Orthopedic Injuries – Is it all in Your Head? The Psychology of Healing

Is there really such a thing as a “mind-body connection?” And if so, how does the mind help the body to heal?

Guests Include:

Dave Grohl

• Rock star, musician, he is the founder, lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter for the rock band Foo Fighters. He rose to fame as the drummer for the band Nirvana.

Kyle Beckerman

• Former major league soccer player who played for 21 seasons for teams the Miami Fusion, the Colorado Rapids and Real Salt Lake. He played on the U.S. National Team several teams and competed in major tournaments such as the Copa America, the Gold Cup and the World Cup. He was named one of the 25 greatest players by Major League Soccer before is retirement in 2021. Today, he is head coach of the Utah Valley University men’s soccer team.

Dr. Lew Schon, M.D., FAAOS

• Internationally renowned Orthopedic surgeon specializing in the foot and ankle, he is Director of Orthopedic Innovation at the Institute of Food and Ankle Reconstruction at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was the inventor of an artificial ankle joint known as the Zimmer Total Ankle Replacement and has been co-inventor on several other medical devices used to treat challenging musculoskeletal conditions. He is a researcher and a teacher, having trained over 500 students, researchers and residents worldwide.

Dr. Suzie Bash, M.D.

• Medical Director of Neuroradiology at San Fernando Valley Interventional Radiology in Los Angeles. She is a board-certified neuroradiologist and is actively involved in clinical trials concerning Artificial Intelligence applications in neuroimaging.

Dr. Michele Linden, EdD, MFT, MA , MS

• Dr. Linden is a clinical psychologist specializing in veteran and military care, anger management, trauma and PTSD, serious mental health disorders, communication, and social skills training.