Dr. Jerry invites former Duke middle blocker Amanda Robertson to discuss life as a Division 1 college athlete. Today, Amanda serves as the Clinical Research Coordinator at Duke. In this episode they discuss the following:

To find out more about Amanda and Duke athletics: [email protected]

On today’s episode, we discuss Rachel’s mission to help women develop “health-esteem” through fitness coaching, why pre-workout warm-ups are that much more essential over 40, and how to choose the proper physio if you’re living an active lifestyle.

Episode Topics:

To find out more about Rachel, follow her on Instagram @ms_rachelbell

Dr. Jerry Yoo invites former NHL Right Winger Shane Willis to discuss his career with the Carolina Hurricanes. Shane, now retired, is the Youth Hockey & Community Outreach Director for the Hurricanes. In this episode they discuss:

Learn more about the first goal program: https://www.nhl.com/hurricanes/fans/youth-and-amateur-hockey/first-goal-program

For more information, you can contact Shane at [email protected]

In this episode, Dr. Jerry Yoo invites the Co-Owner of The Link Studios, Michele Bruce to discuss her journey into the world of Pilates. 

Like many of her clients, Michele started her career in the corporate world. As a Product Manager in the Pharmaceutical industry, she worked long stressful hours. Seeking out a more beneficial way to maintain her strength and improve her health, she discovered Pilates. She started practicing in 2000 and experienced the immediate results of the Pilates method.

In 2007, she traded in her suits for spandex and studied the Classical Pilates Method at Romana’s Pilates™ in New York City. After receiving her certification in 2008, she started working as a freelance instructor at various studios in New York City and New Jersey. She has been managing at The Link Studios since 2011.

Through her now-experienced career teaching Pilates, she has evolved as an instructor. Her goal with each client is to help them change their body!

On today’s episode, Dr. Jerry invites Dr. Shaun Astorga to discuss:

Dr. Shaun’s journey to becoming a successful doctor of physical therapy and CEO/Founder of AMP Rehab & Performance

How to keep active adults with injuries staying active

-what traditional PT keeps people in pain

-the problem with focusing on symptoms and not finding the root cause

-What happens when your PT doesn’t help you transition to your favorite activities

-Why do people continue having back pain when they’ve tried everything out there?

-The benefits of a “whole-person” approach to physio

-What role do the ribcage and pelvic alignment play in orthopedic issues, including low back pain?

-Breathing exercises to help improve pain?

-How manual therapy, used judiciously, can be beneficial to helping you move with ease without creating dependency.

-common running injuries for runners like Achilles, low back pain, and hip impingement.

-should you really stop running if you have an injury?

-why strength training is a non-negotiable for runners

Contact: [email protected]m

Website: amperformancerehab.com

IG: amp_education

Do you have low back pain? In today's episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Alex tackle some common myths about back pain. They also discuss different types of low back pain and the anatomical reasons that cause discomfort. 

Have you ever heard a variety of acronyms while working out or at the gym? In this episode, Dr. Dave and Dr. Alex define 9 different fitness buzzwords including:

Tune in to find out the definition of these buzzwords and how they are used in the fitness world. 

Have you ever suffered from a knee injury? Dr. Alex invites Dr. Nick Dass from Next Level Physio to discuss different reasons why your knee pain isn't going away. Tune in today to find out why!

The knee is the most complex joint in the body. It has to bear the weight of the body while moving through an incredible range of 130 degrees or more. When running the knee absorbs up to 6 times the weight of your body in force! In a lifetime, it is estimated that the average person will take over 216 million steps and walk 108,000 miles. With this amount of use, at times things can go wrong and lead to knee pain.

Have you ever had a bad experience at Physical Therapy? Today, Dr. Dave and Dr. Alex talk about some of the red flags you should be looking out for from your PT. In this episode they discuss:

The dynamic duo also explains the Move. Excel. Inspire. (MEI) Method and how they use it as Physical Therapists every day.

*Modalities are a method of treatment used to relieve pain, decrease swelling, improve circulation, and reduce muscle spasm