Ep. 185 – From Mechanics to Neuroimmune: Understanding Nerve Pain with Dan Pilderwasser

💡 Do you know the difference between muscle pain and nerve pain? In physical therapy, clinical neurodynamics helps identify neural dysfunctions and apply sliding and tensioning techniques. More than just mechanics, today we discuss neuroimmune factors and the biopsychosocial model, bringing new perspectives to the treatment of neuropathic pain. 💭 “I decide to use a neurodynamic approach when I can reproduce, during the neurodynamic test, totally or partially, the patient’s original symptoms.”- Dan Pilderwasser 👉🏻Dan G. Pilderwasser, PT, DO (Osteopathy) is a physiotherapist and educator with over 45 years of clinical experience, specializing in neurodynamics and manual therapy. He is a Clinical Neurodynamics Instructor (NDS Australia, Michael Shacklock), a Mulligan Concept Accredited Teacher, and the Director of Physioscience Clinic. Practicing since 1979, Dan holds a postgraduate qualification in osteopathy (DO), with an extensive background in postural re-education, neurophysiology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has trained internationally, including courses in Bobath, PNF, nerve mobilization techniques with David Butler, neurodynamics with Michael Shacklock, and peripheral nerve manipulation with Jean-Pierre Barral. He is also the President of the South American regional MCTA® and has contributed to advancing clinical education in neurodynamics and manual therapy across Latin America. 📚You will learn about: How to differentiate musculoskeletal vs nerve problems Recognizing key types of nerve dysfunction How our understanding has evolved from a mechanical to a neuroimmune perspective Practical tips on ULNTs and nerve-mobilization techniques 🔎 Dan's resources of information: Neurodynamic Solutions: https://neurodynamicsolutions.com/ Clinical Neurodynamics by Michael Shacklock: http://bit.ly/3Vvjm2c Bodily Relearning by Benjamin Boyd: http://bit.ly/46i9MpK Noigroup: https://www.noigroup.com/ 📲 Dan's contact information: https://www.instagram.com/dpilderwasser/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-pilderwasser-662a412a/ https://www.facebook.com/dan.pilderwasser https://twitter.com/DanPilderwasser PS: To join the HEP interest list, please click ⁠here⁠: https://subscribepage.io/hannahhelth 👉 Share Your Feedback: https://forms.gle/YspLGAzHph2fVord8 🎙Listen on all platforms: https://bit.ly/45rzffO 🍁 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝐏𝐓 𝐏𝐫𝐨 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 🍁 In this channel, you will find Physical Therapy-related content, like interviews with experts that share their views and experiences, providing relevant information to help Physical Therapists to improve their practice and patient care! 📩 Don't miss out on podcast updates!📬: https://www.ptprotalk.com/ 🌐𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐞 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 https://www.instagram.com/ptprotalk/ https://www.facebook.com/ptprotalkpodcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk/ https://twitter.com/MariHannaParks Spotify: http://bit.ly/3HFJcNQ ✅𝐆𝐄𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐇 📧 📩Email: mariana@ptprotalk.com Support 💁‍♂️ PT Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: NeckCare: https://bit.ly/3E1uYof, and SaRaHealth: https://bit.ly/saraytb #ClinicalNeurodynamics #NerveMobilization #neuropathicpain #Neuraldysfunctions #Entrapmentneuropathies