In this last episode of the series with Laura Hogan and Sarah Meuler, both specialized physical therapists, they discuss the significance of patients sharing their personal stories encompassing childhood, strengths, and traumas. They underline the therapeutic value of building trust through listening to patients' narratives, especially for those living with chronic invisible illnesses such as POTS, fibromyalgia, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
00:00 Welcome to the Interview Series on Chronic Invisible Illnesses
00:27 The Power of Patient Stories in Physical Therapy
02:11 Building a Therapeutic Alliance and Addressing Emotional Aspects of Chronic Pain
05:34 Understanding the Complexity of Chronic Pain Management
07:51 The Importance of a Comprehensive Approach in Physical Therapy
11:56 Prevention and Family Involvement in Managing Chronic Conditions
24:00 Closing Thoughts and the Future of Physical Therapy
The fibromyalgia starter pack categorizes the episodes in a way that is more accessible for those new to fibromyalgia.
A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.