Healthy Wealthy & Smart

We discuss why certain fitness trends stick and others do not.  We discuss spinning, cross fit and the basic needs of people to be part of a group/something bigger than themselves.

Rayne and Karen discuss the difference between physical therapy and occupational therapy and the work she does with children with Autism and Sensory Integration disorders.

Marjory shares her extensive knowledge on how to pick the perfect diamond, watches, and how to know you are getting the most for your money when selling gold.

Suzanne and Karen discuss her program to increase balance and strength, especially in an older population.

Amber and I discuss her BodyHeart movement and how she is changing the way we view and accept our bodies.

We discuss the non profit shelter Animal Haven, how dogs become therapy and service dogs, and Jaime's experience with a therapy dog for her daughter.

Paul and Karen discuss concussions.  We review the mechanism behind concussions and what physical therapists can do to treat them.

Susan and Karen discuss Ki Hara stretching: what is it and what are the advantages.

Kelly shares her top 10 tools for revving up your business for 2012.

I recap the show's guests, progress and evolution from the past year.

Jessica and Karen discuss her blog Fit Chick in the City.  We also talk about how to create and maintain a successful blog.

Dr. Pappas and Karen discuss his ACL research, mechanism of injury, and treatment options.

I discuss an article written by Gina Kolata from the New York Times.  The article was a scathing look at physical therapy so I was to "defend" my practice and the modern practice of evidence based physical therapy.

Josh and Karen discuss his tips to stay healthy over the holidays, his love of ultramaratons and his workout website Physicalfix.com.

David and Karen discuss direct access care in physical therapy, health care costs, the future of physical therapy, and quality of care issues in physical therapy.