Podcast Category: Physical therapy

We have Dr. Erson to discuss the truths about manual therapy and how we can optimally use manual therapy to create long term change. Dr. Erson dives into bruising, whether structures are brainy put back into place, how to approach chronic pain, self-performed soft tissue mobilizations, asymmetries, strength training, and how manual therapy facilitates the physiological healing process from an injury.

Dr. Kevin Marryshow, a co-founder of Myodetox, starts off by comparing and contrasting a chiropractor with a physical therapist, emphasizing the need for cross-collaboration between rehabilitative therapy and the flaw of both fields – dependency on solely passive modalities as treatment. Then, he explains the science behind manipulations, highlighting the true physiological response to what tissue adjustments and massages do within the body. Then, he explains the message of Myodetox and its efforts to drive patients toward rehabilitative care. By providing insight into the mindset of Myodetox, he explains the concept of “future-proofing” the body, finally offering a scholarship program for Myodetox.

Dr. Birnbaum and Adam dive into the mission behind the HearMe app as a peer-support app and what the app has to offer. They discuss the topic of connection and support in relation to social media and how social media use can be problematic for mental health. Then, they describe the environment of the HearMe app and how it differs from the potential negativity in bigger social media platforms, as well as describe the efforts HearMe is taking to create a safer space for individuals to be vulnerable, feel heard, and be seen. Learn why HearMe is for you and how you can start your process!

DocJen & Dr. Dom distinguish external scars from internal scar tissue and explain how scar tissues from internal trauma or surgeries form in 4 steps. As they dive into hypertrophic or keloid scars as the least favourable scar, they explain the different types of scars and how topical creams, cryotherapy, and lasers work as techniques that address scar tissues. Then, they emphasize the importance of movement and mobilization as ways to prevent hypertrophic scar tissue and re-model scar tissue.

Dr. Stacie, founder of the Physiofix, explains how she ruptured her Achilles tendon. She describes her initial perspective when she got injured. She reveals how beneficial it was to work with another physical therapist, Dr. Meghan, and together debunk the outdated protocols regarding Achilles’ Rupture. Then, Dr. Stacie provides insight on creating an optimal healing environment for the Achilles tendon and how she re-ruptured her Achilles tendon, speaking into self-advocation and realistic rehabilitation goals depending on your personalized journey. Furthermore, Dr. Stacie describes factors that might’ve influenced her re-rupture and the mindset change she had to navigate to rehabilitate optimally!

Lara provides insight on how posture is multifaceted and how it relates to energy, mood, movement efficiency, biomechanics, and pain! Debunking myths around how posture is the cause of all pain, Lara briefly discusses the neurology surrounding pain. Furthermore, Lara explains the research on the biochemical effects of posture and how it affects efficiency in different aspects of life, providing an awareness tool to become more aware of your posture

This podcast episode is for you! We have Dr. Sneha Gazi on to educate you and provide insight on how you can begin to take ownership over your health issues through simple steps. With body awareness being a necessary first step to treating pain, she offers a simple tool you can use to develop body and pelvic floor awareness. Then, she uses relevant analogies to explain the factors that could be contributing to painful sex and incontinence, diving into the nuances in tightness and whether or not it is a strength issue.

We have Dr. Carrie on to debunk the common misconceptions around exercise & pregnancy. She lists her step-by-step approach to returning to running or lifting with pelvic floor health and the importance of instilling the confidence back into mothers! She dives into the psychological and biochemical manifestations of prolapse, providing insight into asymptomatic patients. Moreover, with an emphasis on education, Dr. Carrie speaks about how you can set yourself up for a successful pregnancy through scaling and modification techniques. Finally, she steers away from normalizing leaking and provides a 2-step approach to addressing your leaking issues!

Andrew walks the path of his EDS diagnosis, and how his chronic pain and many injuries took up the majority of his experience in sport from a young age. We take a peek through Andrew’s perspectives on pain, whether or not it makes him want to stop moving, and his experience with his Herniated Disc. Andrew dives into some heavy-hitter recommendations to approaching movement with EDS and the importance of gaining control over extreme ranges of motion. Finally, he touches base with mindfulness as a main component to navigating pain.

Dr. Emily walks the path of bunions, plantar fasciitis, and other foot conditions through the lens of functional podiatry, She begins by explaining the importance of educating individuals about orthotics and the general foot types. Then, she explains how foot structure is not necessarily related to symptoms and whether or not your foot condition is genetic. By discussing the importance of spending more time barefoot and exposing the feet to different structures to optimize neurological feedback, she dives into how the nervous system manifests in the feet, how training function is beneficial, and the role emotions play in feet health. Let’s get your feet functional!