In this episode our guest is Dr. Stanley Paris - We discuss the specialized field of manual and manipulative therapy and its application through various techniques. Dr. Paris shares his extensive experiences and challenges in building a successful career across multiple countries. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and seizing opportunities, sharing insights on the evolution of physiotherapy and the significance of manual therapy. We explore incorporating endurance sports into a holistic practice, discussing Dr. Paris's participation in the Ironman Triathlon and swimming the English Channel, and the challenges he faced. We cover the influence of continuous moderate activity on joint health and the importance of embracing failure and success in professional growth. Dr. Paris highlights his discoveries in treatment and therapy techniques, patient interaction, and the role of research in advancing physical therapy. He provides valuable advice on continuous professional development and learning from mistakes, drawing from his experience in founding the University of St. Augustine and his involvement in various professional organizations.

Dr. Stanley Paris has practiced in New Zealand, England, Canada, Bermuda and the United States. He earned a diploma in physiotherapy and another in business – both degree courses today. His first degree is a PhD in neuroanatomy. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Therapy Association as well as from three other organizations and has an honorary Doctor of Laws from his alma mater the University of Otago in New Zealand. He received the highest honor in American physical therapy when being awarded the Mary McMillan Founders Lecture and later the Mildred Elson Founders Lecture of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy. Throughout his career he has founded journals, published articles and a book and started more than a dozen private clinics. In 1992 he founded what would become the University of St. Augustine. Dr. Paris has founded numerous private practices and specialty clinics, two journals, acquired a hotel and turned it into a health resort and founded the University of St. Augustine now with five campuses nationwide. An innovator in practice and education he plans to lay bare his experiences and how he saw and grasped opportunities to build a successful career. While his specialty has been in manual and manipulative therapy, he was the founder and first president of the Orthopaedic Section as well as a founding member of Women’s Health Section now Pelvic Health. His experiences he wishes to share with us in order that we may likewise see and take advantage of opportunities to grow and develop along with the profession.

00:00 Introduction 00:53 Journey to America and Pursuit of PhD 1:53 Challenges in Pursuing PhD 03:27 Early Life in New Zealand 05:53 Evolution of Physiotherapy 08:27 Decision to Study Manipulative Therapy 10:16 Influence of Endurance Sport 14:05 Ironman Triathlon and Swimming the English Channel 19:49 Challenges Crossing the English Channel 24:06 Retiring from Sailing 26:09 Endurance Adventure 28:18 Value of Solitude 31:01 Diverse Interests 32:55 Career Achievements 36:08 Embracing Failure and Success 38:38 Founding the University of St. Augustine 39:34 Evolution of Physical Therapy Education 41:28 Manual Therapy 46:42 Approach to Pain Management 49:00 Patient Interaction and Clinical Presence 51:17 The Role of Research 55:44 Supporting Physical Therapy Research 58:03 Modalilties and Treatment Approaches 1:00:07 Challenges with Reimbursements 1:02:07 Continues Professional Development 1:06:14 Neuroanatomy 1:10:28 Impact of Continuous Moderate Activity on Joints 1:13:11 Learning from Mistakes Visit our website for more information: www.nielasher.com