Positive Reaction Podcast

By Danielle Aguilar, Edwin Serrano

What's Positive Reaction Podcast about?

This podcast was created to better question healthcare and help locals in San Antonio make the best decisions to get back to their active lifestyle.

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Positive Reaction Podcast episodes:

04.26.2023
Ep73 | Don't Be Old, Be Mature
Welcome to today's episode where we will be discussing the importance of functional fitness for older and more mature adults. As we age, it is vital to remain active and independent. However, many people may feel hesitant to perform daily...
04.19.2023
Ep72 | New Year, New You
This episode was recorded around New Year's but it is still relevant now. Danielle and Edwin delve into the topic of New Year's resolutions and how they approach their own personal and professional goals. Edwin shares his goals of being...
04.12.2023
Ep71 | Compress To Decompress
In this episode of the podcast, Danielle and Edwin delve into the topic of recovery systems and tools that can help improve blood flow, decrease soreness, and increase plasma flow. They discuss the benefits of compression therapy, including the use...
04.05.2023
Ep70 | Is Your Overhead Press Distressed?
In this podcast episode, Danielle and Edwin delve into the importance of proper form when performing overhead movements, specifically the strict press, push press, and push jerk. They highlight the common compensations that individuals make when trying to achieve proper...
02.02.2023
Ep69 | How Do You Deadlift?
Welcome back, everyone! Today, we dive deeper into the topic of deadlifting. This conversation serves as an introduction to the topic of the deadlift and provides helpful information for those who are looking to learn the proper form and technique....
01.26.2023
Ep68 | Edwin's First Half Marathon
This week on the Positive Reaction Podcast, we recap Edwin's first half-marathon experience. Edwin takes us through the 10 weeks of training, injuries experienced, and then the end result! If you are considering running a half-marathon in 2023, this is...
01.18.2023
Ep67 | Upcoming Competitions
What's up, everyone? This week, we wanted to chat about a few upcoming Crossfit and fitness competitions that we are a part of. We go over the competition dates, cost to compete, vendor information, and much more. We hope to...
01.11.2023
Ep66 | Around The World
Welcome back to the Positive Reaction Podcast! In this conversation, we discuss how to keep athletes compliant with their exercises when working remotely. The farthest athlete that one of us works with is in Europe. We talk about how important...
01.04.2023
Ep65 | Hit The Piñata
Welcome back to the Positive Reaction Podcast and welcome to 2023! This week, Danielle and Edwin discuss the idea of making sure you show up and put in the work, and how important staying disciplined is in life. What separates...
12.28.2022
Ep64 | What To Do When Travelling
What's up, everybody? Welcome back to the Positive Reaction Podcast! It's still traveling season, and today we wanted to talk about some of the useful things you can do to prevent soreness, swelling, and other discomforts that you may experience....
11.30.2022
Ep63 | Did You Eat Lunch?
Should you always go to the P.T. that your doctor recommends to you? That is what we are answering today because we wanted to let you know that who the doc recommends may not always be the best option for...
11.23.2022
Ep62 | Being Comfortable With The Uncomfortable
In order to move forward in life and accomplish things, you have to come to some sort of agreement with yourself. That agreement is that you are willing to get out of your comfort zone, daily. We can't just coast...
11.17.2022
Ep61 | Active Listening
As physical therapists, we need to be effective at solving problems with our patients. In order to be effective at solving long-term problems, we need to be able to communicate with our patients. When we say communicate, we don't just...
11.09.2022
Ep60 | The Monthly Gift
Today's episode is a topic that comes up with our female clients on the sports performance side of things. What is the monthly gift? It is a phrase Danielle uses to discuss menstruation and today we dive into the importance...
11.02.2022
Ep59 | Shop Around
Today's topic is a very important one to us. This topic revolves around shopping for different providers for your physical therapy. If you shop around for other things that you value in your life, why wouldn't you shop around for...
10.27.2022
Ep58 | Danielle's 1 Year Anniversary of Reaction Sports Rehab
Welcome back, everyone. Today, we congratulate Danielle on her 1 year anniversary of opening her practice, Reaction Sports Rehab. This was an excellent opportunity to look back and reflect on getting out of our comfort zone and betting on...
10.19.2022
Ep57 | 9/11 Tower Climb
Welcome back to the Positive Reaction Podcast! As always, we appreciate you all taking the time to listen. It is October but this episode was recorded as we were approaching September 11th last month. Danielle recaps the Tower of America's...
09.21.2022
Ep56 | Less Is More
Today, we're talking about steady progressions and how you should handle hiccups along the way. You might have a bad lifting day because maybe you didn't sleep well, eat well, or maybe you get sick. It can be very deflating...
09.14.2022
Ep55 | How You Drop It Low
Welcome back to another edition of the Positive Reaction Podcast! We hope the title of today's episode grabbed your attention! No, we are not talking about dropping it low at the club! We are referring to squatting. Becoming a developed...
09.07.2022
Ep54 | Invest In Yourself
Today is a very important topic to us and it involves investing in yourself. We don't necessarily mean investing in your physical therapist, we are talking about investing in your overall health. It's very easy for us to give up...
08.31.2022
Ep53 | The Will To Get The Skill
Do you need to have skills to play a sport? Our topic today is derived from this question and we wanted to get into the gray area to the answers of this question. There are so many ways and progressions...
08.24.2022
Ep52 | Work-Life Balance
One thing we are both needing to address as both of our businesses grow is a healthy work-life balance. Achieving a work-life balance should be important for all of us and finding a way to get there without being stressed...
08.17.2022
Ep51 | Get To Know Jesse
On this edition of the Positive Reaction Podcast, we bring you a special guest Jesse! Jesse has been working with Edwin and Positive Action Rehab and Performance for 8 months now. We dive into his background, how he came to...
08.10.2022
Ep50 | Offseason Summer Vibes
Today's topic is specific to athletes' and it has to do with your approach to summer. We are still in the summer months currently, and we wanted to talk about what you are all doing to prepare for fall sports....
08.03.2022
Ep49 | Reaggravation Station
In most cases, people think about seeing a physical therapist after injury. Today, Danielle and Edwin want to discuss a different way of approaching Physical Therapy. Seeing a physical therapist can be a great way to prevent injuries and reduce...
07.27.2022
Ep48 | To Compete Or Not To Compete
Welcome back to another episode of Positive Reaction, this week on the show we get into CrossFit competitions, specifically Power Hour with The Tribe. During these Power Hour stretches we break down expectations, workouts, strategies, and comradery. As intense as...
07.20.2022
Ep47 | Elbow Pain: Is It Tennis Or Golf?
Today, we are discussing common injuries related to golfers and tennis players. Golfer's elbow is not as common or well known as tennis elbow. Both are forms of elbow tendinitis, which causes inflammation and pain. The difference is that tennis elbow...
07.14.2022
Ep46 | Work-Life Balance
Work-life balance is something that is often looked over when we’re in the hustle and bustle of life. Much like physical health, your mental health requires consistent upkeep, love, and care. Sustaining a healthy balance between work and personal life...
06.01.2022
Ep45 | Top Movements That Cause Injury In Crossfit
In this episode of the Positive Reaction Podcast, we are talking about common injuries that can happen in Crossfit. A study found that the majority of injuries are in the back (33%) while the shoulders are the second most common...
05.25.2022
Ep44 | From The Pelvic Floor To The Wall
Welcome back, everyone! Today's episode is a quick but valuable nugget of information on urinary incontinence. A lot of women are not actively seeking help for this and we wanted to shed some light on this as it is a...
05.18.2022
Ep43 | Caffeine
This week on Positive Reaction Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila speak on one of the world’s most commonly used substances, caffeine. Caffeine dependency and caffeine withdrawal are the most familiar symptoms and can only be remedied when moderating...
05.11.2022
Ep42 | Hard-Core
Welcome back to another edition of the Positive Reaction Podcast! This week, we dive into how the core really works and what it entails. Most of us think of our core just being our abs or lack thereof. We break...
05.05.2022
Ep41 | Plantar Fasciitis
Welcome back to another edition of the Positive Reaction Podcast! Today, Danielle and Edwin discuss all things that have to do with Plantar Fasciitis. We will dive into exactly what it is, what it does, and how it affects you.*...
04.20.2022
Ep40 | Healing Times And Good Times
Welcome back to another installment of Positive Reaction with Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle. This week on the show we cover the healing phases of an injury, starting from the first few moments of inflammation down to scar tissue and...
04.13.2022
Ep39 | Hands That Make You Dance
Welcome back to another edition of the Positive Reaction Podcast! After recently taking on boxing, Dr. Aguilar experienced a fracture in her second knuckle. There's not a whole lot that you can do as far as treatment when it comes...
04.06.2022
Ep38 | Rib Pain and Discomfort
In this installment of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle discuss rib pain and rib discomfort with none other than Dr. Danielle. Together, they evaluate Dr. D’s condition starting with the two yearlong development from losing form while front...
03.31.2022
Ep37 | Concussions
We’re back for another episode of Positive Reaction, this week in the show we get into concussions. What are concussions and what are the protocols for getting back into excising? Essentially, a concussion is a traumatic brain injury, and just...
03.23.2022
Ep36 | Headaches And How PT Can Help
Most people in the general athletic population suffer from headaches at some point. Today, we thought it would be a great idea to discuss how these headaches are brought on, and how PT can help mitigate them. Enjoy!Useful Links:Dr. Edwin’s...
02.16.2022
Ep35 | All Is Good in Osgood-Schlatters
Welcome back, everyone, to the Positive Reaction Podcast! Today is a quick deep dive into a disease known as Osgood-Schlatters. You may have or have not heard of it so we wanted to talk about what it is, how to...
02.09.2022
Ep34 | Frozen Shoulder And Is It Real?
Welcome back to the Positive Reaction Podcast! This week, we are talking about shoulders and more specifically the stages of 'frozen shoulder'. This is something that you may have been diagnosed with and we wanted to address some...
02.02.2022
Ep33 | Wrist Pain When Lifting
In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle dive into wrist pain. Together they locate the source of most wrist pain and highlight the importance of shoulder mobility. They take the time to list common injuries that...
01.27.2022
Ep32 | Braces: When and Where
This week on Positive Reaction Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar talk braces, specifically prophylactic and rehabilitative braces. Together they hone in on the mental effects of building a dependency on braces but ultimately extend the choice to the...
01.20.2022
Ep31 | Bunions And Footwear
Welcome back to Positive Reaction; this week, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar dive into bunions. They address what leads to forming bunion, why they develop, and what you can do to fix the issue. As a bonus, Dr....
01.05.2022
Ep30 | How Likely Are You To Get Injured In Crossfit
Every sport comes with the possibility of injuries, and CrossFit is no different – the question is, who is most likely to get injured? This week on Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar break down the three...
12.29.2021
Ep29 | Path To Entrepreneurship
Going all in to entrepreneurship comes with its own baggage of fear and uncertainty, and for Dr. Danielle Aguilar, her experience was no different. In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle speak on the angst that comes...
12.22.2021
Ep28 | Muscular Strength Vs. Muscular Efficiency
Welcome back to Positive Reaction; this week, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss muscular strength versus muscular efficiency. They dive in on the functions of the trap and relate that to efficiency and endurance.[00:33] Muscular strength vs efficiency [01:47]...
12.15.2021
Ep27 | Edwin's Trip To Hawaii And Impact Training
In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss Edwin's recent trip to Hawaii, and how to properly reintroduce impact training after an injury. Enjoy!Useful Links:Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PTwww.positivereaction.com Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47awww.reactionsportsrehab.com
12.08.2021
Ep26 | Danielle's Hip Check-In
In this episode of The Positive Reaction Podcast, we get an update on Dr. Danielle Aguilar's hip impingement pain. She highlights the importance of reaching out to a professional in times of uncertainty and restates that stretching areas of pain...
12.01.2021
Ep25 | Questions For The Doc
Welcome back to another edition of The Positive Reaction Podcast! This week, we go over some of the things that we recommend should be brought to the attention of your doctor when on a visit.Topics discussed:* Questions regarding healing times*...
11.21.2021
Ep24 | Lacross-Balling and Foam-Rolling
In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss when it is appropriate to foam roll and when it isn’t. Often times athletes choose to make foam rolling a habit without considering the possibility of...

What's Positive Reaction Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Positive Reaction Podcast episodes:

Ep73 | Don't Be Old, Be Mature

Ep72 | New Year, New You

Ep71 | Compress To Decompress

Ep70 | Is Your Overhead Press Distressed?

Ep69 | How Do You Deadlift?

Ep68 | Edwin's First Half Marathon

Ep67 | Upcoming Competitions

Ep66 | Around The World

Ep65 | Hit The Piñata

Ep64 | What To Do When Travelling

Ep63 | Did You Eat Lunch?

Ep62 | Being Comfortable With The Uncomfortable

Ep61 | Active Listening

Ep60 | The Monthly Gift

Ep59 | Shop Around

Ep58 | Danielle's 1 Year Anniversary of Reaction Sports Rehab

Ep57 | 9/11 Tower Climb

Ep56 | Less Is More

Ep55 | How You Drop It Low

Ep54 | Invest In Yourself

Ep53 | The Will To Get The Skill

Ep52 | Work-Life Balance

Ep51 | Get To Know Jesse

Ep50 | Offseason Summer Vibes

Ep49 | Reaggravation Station

Ep48 | To Compete Or Not To Compete

Ep47 | Elbow Pain: Is It Tennis Or Golf?

Ep46 | Work-Life Balance

Ep45 | Top Movements That Cause Injury In Crossfit

Ep44 | From The Pelvic Floor To The Wall

Ep43 | Caffeine

Ep42 | Hard-Core

Ep41 | Plantar Fasciitis

Ep40 | Healing Times And Good Times

Ep39 | Hands That Make You Dance

Ep38 | Rib Pain and Discomfort

Ep37 | Concussions

Ep36 | Headaches And How PT Can Help

Ep35 | All Is Good in Osgood-Schlatters

Ep34 | Frozen Shoulder And Is It Real?

Ep33 | Wrist Pain When Lifting

Ep32 | Braces: When and Where

Ep31 | Bunions And Footwear

Ep30 | How Likely Are You To Get Injured In Crossfit

Ep29 | Path To Entrepreneurship

Ep28 | Muscular Strength Vs. Muscular Efficiency

Ep27 | Edwin's Trip To Hawaii And Impact Training

Ep26 | Danielle's Hip Check-In

Ep25 | Questions For The Doc

Ep24 | Lacross-Balling and Foam-Rolling