Healthy Wealthy & Smart

Barrett and I discussed the use of story in PT, magic and its relation to neuroscience, and his writings on illusion, hallucination, and delusion. This was a great discussion as we related all of these topics to the practice of physical therapy.

Kathy Kreiter is the executive director of the International Association for the Study of Pain. We discussed why and when IASP was formed, the programs and conferences the run, the grass roots projects they have in developing countries and the scholarship and grant programs they support. If you want to more about this amazing organization this is a must listen to episode.

This show is part 1 of my review of the Women's Health Section Fall Conference weekend with Dr. Lorimer Moseley and Dr. Paul Hodges. In this episode I am highlighting some of the more important points made by Dr. Lorimer Moseley over the weekend. This episode focuses on the input/output feedback loop, the sensitization of neuro tags and the "imprecision" of neuro tags based on current neuroscience research.

Kevin, Karl and I discussed common golf injuries and how physical therapy and a proper golf swing can help treat or even prevent those injuries.  We discussed how no matter what type of golfer you are (beginner to expert) it is important to work with a golf pro and a physical therapist to stay healthy for a lifetime of golf.  Kevin and Karl also gave us practical tips from how to grip the club to posture during the swing.

Jovanka and I discussed juicing and blending for optimum health and how to stay healthy eating whole foods. She also gave great advice on what kind of juicer to buy depending on where you are on your juicing journey. She even gave us one of her favorite juice recipes!

George and I discussed Olympics and technology. George gave us all the info on how to become a physical therapist for the Olympics athletes during the games. he also gave us insight on his experience at the London Olympics and why all physical therapists should experience the Olympics at least once. We also talked about a new app he is developing called Fix My Shoulder. It is an app aimed at the general public to help them understand what us going on in their shoulder after they have been diagnosed by an MD. Then simple exercises to help them through the healing process.

Dr. Elbaz is a pain management doctor and Dr. Lipnitsky is a chiropractor that specializes in chronic pain states. We discussed how they work together at Pain Physicians New York to achieve the best outcomes for their patients. We also discussed the varied treatments for chronic pain patients and how a team approach works best as pain is a multi faceted, multi system issue.

Hillary Rubin is a spiritual and life coach. We discussed how to make lasting changes in life. Hillary also let us in on how she stays so positive in her life.

Dr. Ciuferri-Wnasacz is a naturopathic doctor. We discussed what a naturopathic doctor is, the credentials you should look for when seeking a naturopath, and the criticisms that they are not an evidenced based profession. She also shares with us her treatment protocol for patients with chronic pain.

Gabriela and I discuss the organization We Connect Now that she founded while she was a freshman in college. We Connect Now is a global organization that advocates for college and high school students with disabilities. Gabriela gives us her best advice for what to look for in a college and the surrounding community when you are a student with a disability.

Estelle and I discuss everything you need to know about Multiple Sclerosis from the physical therapy perspective. We talk about symtoms, diagnosis, and physical therapy care. Estelle shares how physical therapists are uniquely qualified to have the privilege to treat those diagnosed with MS.

Dr. Puentedura discussed his research into spinal manipulation, particularly in the cervical spine. He talked about his preliminary studies into a clinical prediction rule for manipulation of the cervical spine. We also talked about the importance of pain science education utilizing the biopsychosocial approach in accordance with manual therapy and exercise. Dr. Puentedura stressed the importance of the physical therapist to integrate the "package deal" into their treatment of patients: manual therapy, exercise, and pain neuroscience education.

Jacob Lief is the co-founder and president of Ubuntu Education Fund. Jacob and I discussed everything from the inception of Ubuntu to the programs they offer to the future of this great non profit organization. Ubuntu's model is: We are a community institution, and we support the most vulnerable children along the pathway out of poverty. We don’t focus on how many children we reach, but how deeply we reach each child. We are in the business of transforming lives from cradle to career.

Colette and I discuss ways to reduce stress at home and in the work place. We also discuss her certification through Yale University, Coping with Work and Family Stress and her company InStep Consulting.

David Perry is the president and CEO of Mesacor, a company committed to developing next-generation ergonomic equipment that enhances safety and delivers measurable benefits via user-centered research and design. David and I discuss the need for ergonomic equipment in the gym/fitness setting to increase safety and reduce the chance of pain in the gym. As David said, it is just as important to be diligent with your set up for exercise as it is to perform the exercise itself.