#106 - Game-Changing Research Every Clinician Should Know with Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon Steele, Part 2

Research-Backed Rehab: TOS, Placebo Science, and the Power of Communication with ChiroUp co-founders Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon Steele

What if your words held more clinical power than your hands? In Part 2 of our two-part series, host Jessica Riddle continues the conversation with Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon Steele, co-founders of ChiroUp.com, diving into more eye-opening research that challenges assumptions and sharpens your clinical edge.

From the overlooked role of placebo and nocebo effects to practical strategies for managing tricky conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome and proximal hamstring tendinopathy, this episode is packed with research-backed insights that every musculoskeletal provider needs to hear.

Whether you’re refining your rehab protocols or rethinking how you communicate with patients, this episode offers the tools, evidence, and mindset shifts that move the needle—without burnout.

💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

• How proximal hamstring tendinopathy is often misdiagnosed—and what to do instead
• Why thoracic outlet syndrome is frequently overlooked and how to screen for it
• The surprising science of placebo—and how your words, tone, and expectations can shape outcomes
• The clinical impact of stress, sleep quality, and emotional state on healing
• Easy ways to reinforce patient confidence and reduce pain through better communication

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