Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss various patient treatment scenarios using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM).  They highlight the importance of thorough patient history, imaging, and physical exams in diagnosing and treating conditions such as bone marrow edema, knee injuries, sleep apnea, and empty sella syndrome.  Listen to detailed case studies, including the treatment of a teenage hockey player with a thigh injury, and explore how to adapt treatment strategies when initial hypotheses do not yield the expected results.  Additionally, the conversation touches on the psychological aspect of treating adolescent athletes and the complexities of endocrine disorders. 00:24 Mindset and Mental Wellbeing Course Insights 01:27 Patient Case Study: Cervical Trauma and Pain Management 05:41 Understanding Spinal Cord and Leg Tightness 06:20 Personal Medical History and Treatment Insights 10:19 FSM Treatment Techniques and Case Studies 23:17 Exploring Hip Flexor and Related Conditions 30:12 Adapting Treatment Approaches and Flexibility of Mind 31:33 Case Introduction: Dislocated Patella 33:25 MRI Results and Analysis 34:49 Understanding Bone Marrow Edema 37:32 Psychological Impact on Teen Athletes 45:16 Sleep Apnea and Neurological Factors 49:03 Case Report: Hockey Player Injury 52:34 Endocrinology and Pituitary Issues 55:30 Q&A and Closing Remarks

<description>&lt;p&gt;Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss various patient treatment scenarios using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They highlight the importance of thorough patient history, imaging, and physical exams in diagnosing and treating conditions such as bone marrow edema, knee injuries, sleep apnea, and empty sella syndrome. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen to detailed case studies, including the treatment of a teenage hockey player with a thigh injury, and explore how to adapt treatment strategies when initial hypotheses do not yield the expected results. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Additionally, the conversation touches on the psychological aspect of treating adolescent athletes and the complexities of endocrine disorders.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:24 Mindset and Mental Wellbeing Course Insights&lt;br /&gt; 01:27 Patient Case Study: Cervical Trauma and Pain Management&lt;br /&gt; 05:41 Understanding Spinal Cord and Leg Tightness&lt;br /&gt; 06:20 Personal Medical History and Treatment Insights&lt;br /&gt; 10:19 FSM Treatment Techniques and Case Studies&lt;br /&gt; 23:17 Exploring Hip Flexor and Related Conditions&lt;br /&gt; 30:12 Adapting Treatment Approaches and Flexibility of Mind&lt;br /&gt; 31:33 Case Introduction: Dislocated Patella&lt;br /&gt; 33:25 MRI Results and Analysis&lt;br /&gt; 34:49 Understanding Bone Marrow Edema&lt;br /&gt; 37:32 Psychological Impact on Teen Athletes&lt;br /&gt; 45:16 Sleep Apnea and Neurological Factors&lt;br /&gt; 49:03 Case Report: Hockey Player Injury&lt;br /&gt; 52:34 Endocrinology and Pituitary Issues&lt;br /&gt; 55:30 Q&amp;A and Closing Remarks&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss various patient treatment scenarios using Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM).  They highlight the importance of thorough patient history, imaging, and physical exams in diagnosing and treating conditions such...

135 - Cervical Trauma and Pain Management

134 - FSM Sports Courses Update, Patient Cases and the Power of Proper Diagnosis

Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT In this episode, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss their personal experiences and insights from recent events, including an engaging podcast at IFM and interactions with colleagues.  They delve into the practical applications of Functional Medicine, highlighting the importance of perseverance in diagnosis and treatment.  Topics covered include FSM training, the significance of thorough physical exams, and the nuances of treating conditions like knee replacements and tarlof cysts.  The discussion also touches on the emotional and psychological aspects of patient care, particularly how practitioners can support patients through their healing journeys.  Practical advice for FSM practitioners on using specific frequency combinations and addressing unexpected patient reactions is also provided. 00:34 Podcast Recap and Fun at IFM 01:36 Functional Medicine and Physical Exams 03:55 Success Stories and Patient Treatments 06:08 Diagnosis and Second Opinions 11:51 Palpation Skills and Manual Therapy 22:34 Vagus Nerve and Patient History 30:02 Reflecting on Patient Cases 31:11 Understanding Vestibular Injuries 33:23 Exploring Tarlov Cysts 39:42 Addressing Post-COVID Anxiety 40:41 Heat Therapy and Post-Op Care 46:45 Emotional Responses in Treatment 56:33 Stages of Recovery and Healing 59:43 Concluding Thoughts and Questions

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hosts:&lt;br /&gt; Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC&lt;br /&gt; Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss their personal experiences and insights from recent events, including an engaging podcast at IFM and interactions with colleagues. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;They delve into the practical applications of Functional Medicine, highlighting the importance of perseverance in diagnosis and treatment. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Topics covered include FSM training, the significance of thorough physical exams, and the nuances of treating conditions like knee replacements and tarlof cysts. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The discussion also touches on the emotional and psychological aspects of patient care, particularly how practitioners can support patients through their healing journeys. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Practical advice for FSM practitioners on using specific frequency combinations and addressing unexpected patient reactions is also provided.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;00:34 Podcast Recap and Fun at IFM&lt;br /&gt; 01:36 Functional Medicine and Physical Exams&lt;br /&gt; 03:55 Success Stories and Patient Treatments&lt;br /&gt; 06:08 Diagnosis and Second Opinions&lt;br /&gt; 11:51 Palpation Skills and Manual Therapy&lt;br /&gt; 22:34 Vagus Nerve and Patient History&lt;br /&gt; 30:02 Reflecting on Patient Cases&lt;br /&gt; 31:11 Understanding Vestibular Injuries&lt;br /&gt; 33:23 Exploring Tarlov Cysts&lt;br /&gt; 39:42 Addressing Post-COVID Anxiety&lt;br /&gt; 40:41 Heat Therapy and Post-Op Care&lt;br /&gt; 46:45 Emotional Responses in Treatment&lt;br /&gt; 56:33 Stages of Recovery and Healing&lt;br /&gt; 59:43 Concluding Thoughts and Questions&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT In this episode, Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis discuss their personal experiences and insights from recent events, including an engaging podcast at IFM and interactions with colleagues.  They...

133 - Functional Medicine and Physical Exams

132 - The Role of the Vagus Nerve in Health

Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis review the importance of correctly identifying the root causes of various physical conditions for effective treatment, emphasizing nerve pain misdiagnosed as other issues such as bilateral epicondylitis being a result of cervical herniated discs.  Listen to success stories treating conditions from fibromyalgia to severe facial injuries, highlighting the potential in enhancing recovery, addressing emotional and psychological aspects of healing, and improving patients' quality of life.  The significance of sleep and the body's repair mechanisms, the impact of hearing aids on dementia prevention, and the intriguing concept of preparing the brain for sleep to boost recovery and overall health.  Carolyn invites interested FSM practitioners to write papers on FSM case studies, underlining the ongoing need to document and share therapeutic successes with the wider medical community. 01:22 Diving into Listener Questions: A Deep Medical Dive 02:11 A Remarkable Patient Story: Healing Beyond Expectations 07:23 Frequencies and the Science of Healing 14:08 The Sleep Protocol: A Deep Dive into Rest and Recovery 17:00 Mold: The Hidden Health Hazard 18:34 Insights on Sleep and the Brain 22:35 Addressing Tinnitus: Strategies and Personal Experiences 28:48 Navigating Chemo Side Effects: A Proactive Approach 30:28 The Importance of Hearing Aids 35:17 Sleep Solutions: Concussion Protocol and More 35:34 Diving Into Case Studies and Questions 36:24 The Misdiagnosis of Epicondylitis 38:29 Unraveling the True Source of Pain 40:20 Live Interaction and Additional Insights 42:31 A Deep Dive into Treatment Techniques 55:09 The Power of Sleep in Recovery 01:00:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

<description>&lt;p&gt;Hosts:&lt;br /&gt; Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC&lt;br /&gt; Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis review the importance of correctly identifying the root causes of various physical conditions for effective treatment, emphasizing nerve pain misdiagnosed as other issues such as bilateral epicondylitis being a result of cervical herniated discs. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Listen to success stories treating conditions from fibromyalgia to severe facial injuries, highlighting the potential in enhancing recovery, addressing emotional and psychological aspects of healing, and improving patients' quality of life. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;The significance of sleep and the body's repair mechanisms, the impact of hearing aids on dementia prevention, and the intriguing concept of preparing the brain for sleep to boost recovery and overall health. &lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Carolyn invites interested FSM practitioners to write papers on FSM case studies, underlining the ongoing need to document and share therapeutic successes with the wider medical community.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;01:22 Diving into Listener Questions: A Deep Medical Dive&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;02:11 A Remarkable Patient Story: Healing Beyond Expectations&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;07:23 Frequencies and the Science of Healing&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;14:08 The Sleep Protocol: A Deep Dive into Rest and Recovery&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;17:00 Mold: The Hidden Health Hazard&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;18:34 Insights on Sleep and the Brain&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;22:35 Addressing Tinnitus: Strategies and Personal Experiences&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;28:48 Navigating Chemo Side Effects: A Proactive Approach&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;30:28 The Importance of Hearing Aids&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;35:17 Sleep Solutions: Concussion Protocol and More&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;35:34 Diving Into Case Studies and Questions&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;36:24 The Misdiagnosis of Epicondylitis&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;38:29 Unraveling the True Source of Pain&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;40:20 Live Interaction and Additional Insights&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;42:31 A Deep Dive into Treatment Techniques&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;55:09 The Power of Sleep in Recovery&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;01:00:21 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Hosts: Carolyn McMakin, MA, DC Kim Pittis, LCSP, (PHYS), MT Dr. Carol and Kim Pittis review the importance of correctly identifying the root causes of various physical conditions for effective treatment, emphasizing nerve pain misdiagnosed as other...

131 - Healing Beyond Expectations with Frequency Specific Microcurrent

Frequency Specific Microcurrent was developed by Dr. Carolyn McMakin in 1995 using frequencies passed on from an osteopath in Canada who had a practice that came with a machine made in the 1920s.

Dr. McMakin has written two books, "Frequency Specific Microcurrent in Pain Management" and "The Resonance Effect".

Dr. McMakin has taught over 4000 medical practitioners FSM in her courses and has a new FSM clinic in Troutdale Oregon.

Kim Pittis teaches the FSM Sports Course and has a private clinical practice where she works with some of the top athletes in the world. fsmsports365.com

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