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Demystifying Wellness
By Laura MerkelHealth & Fitness
Demystifying Wellness episodes
- Episode 11 - Should I Use Ice or Heat?
In this episode, Laura and Jared attempt to answer the age-old question - Should I use ice or heat?! They discuss what is happening to your body when using both (from a biopsychosocial perspective), what the current medical recommendations are, and how they would (or wouldn't) fit into your recovery journey.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
26 min - Episode 10 - What is Functional Movement?
In this episode, Laura and Jared discuss functional movement. Functional movement or functional fitness is a bit of a buzz word, but it's not always clear what it means. They talk about What it means, what exercises you might work on, and how functional movement might it look different at different stages of your life or on differently-abled bodies.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
18 min - Episode 9 - Mythbuster: The RICE Method
In this episode, Laura and Jared break down why the RICE method is no longer accepted by professionals in Sports Medicine. Then they lay down some updated guidelines for what you can do instead.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
23 min - Episode 8 - Mythbuster: "I Pulled My Rib Out!"
In this episode, Jared and Laura myth-bust the idea that you can "pull your rib out." They discuss the belief systems around subluxation and what we know through current research. They tackle why cavitations, or "pops," feel good and what mechanisms are at play during those "adjustments." And then they discuss how a more comprehensive approach to managing pain yields better results. They highlight one major red flag to watch out for when working with practitioners. This episode is DENSE, so buckle up!
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
- Keating JC Jr, Charlton KH, Grod JP, Perle SM, Sikorski D, Winterstein JF. Subluxation: dogma or science?. Chiropr Osteopat. 2005;13:17. Published 2005 Aug 10. doi:10.1186/1746-1340-13-17
- Reggars, J.W. Chiropractic at the crossroads or are we just going around in circles?. Chiropr Man Therap 19, 11 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1186/2045-709X-19-11
- Mirtz, T.A., Morgan, L., Wyatt, L.H. et al. An epidemiological examination of the subluxation construct using Hill's criteria of causation. Chiropr Man Therap 17, 13 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1186/1746-1340-17-13
- Moseley GL. I can't find it! Distorted body image and tactile dysfunction in patients with chronic back pain. Pain. 2008 Nov;140(1):239–43.
- https://www.painscience.com/articles/subluxation.php
- Image of Lamar Grant - Famous Powerlifter with Scoliosis
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
31 min - Episode 7 - What is a Trigger Point?
In this episode, Jared and Laura discuss trigger points. They explore how trigger points are defined by wellness professionals, what is happening on a biological level, the mechanisms at play during trigger point therapy, and how we might "rebrand" trigger points with more useful language.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
27 min - Episode 6 - Fearmongering in Wellness
In this episode, Laura and Jared have a candid discussion about the prevalence of fearmongering in the wellness industry. They talk about what fearmongering is, how to recognize it, why it's problematic, and what you can do when you see it.
Fun fact: This episode features a special guest - our dog Ivy! We recorded this before we learned we need to take her collar off while podcasting. So, when you hear jingling, don't be alarmed. It's just a very lovable pup!
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
23 min - Episode 5 - Mythbuster: Reshaping Fascia
In this mythbuster episode, Laura and Jared discuss fascia! Laura reads a quote from a wellness publication that claims yoga can reshape the fascia in your body. They explain what fascia is, what it does, and how malleable it actually is. Hint: you don't really want to reshape it! They then explore what factors are really at play to influence a feeling of "release" in yoga. They even talk a little bit about our old friend, the IT band!
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
- Beardsley. Effects of self-myofascial release: A systematic review. 2015
- Cheatham. The effects of self-myofascial release using a foam roll or roller massager on joint range of motion, muscle recovery, and performance. 2015
- Schroeder. Is self myofascial release an effective pre-exercise and recovery strategy? A literature review. 2015
- Flexor tendon adhesion in rats: https://goo.gl/qQf1p2
- Tensile properties of collagen matrices: https://goo.gl/F42YB9
- Endoscopic treatment of sciatic nerve entrapment: https://goo.gl/DdQ8SG
- Assembly and mechanical properties of extracellular matrix: https://goo.gl/Ysz5zu
- Looking back on back pain: https://goo.gl/JCe931
- Mechanisms of manual therapy - Bialosky 2018. JOSPT
- 3D Model of Facial Deformation
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
29 min - Episode 4 - How to Prepare for an Appointment: Talking about Pain
In this episode, Laura and Jared discuss the types of questions you might expect to hear from a wellness practitioner in an appointment addressing pain. They touch on why such information is helpful to the practitioner, as well as what prep work you can do ahead of your appointment so you don't feel flustered and put on the spot when it comes time to articulate your pain experience.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
24 min - Episode 3 - The Importance of Balance as You Age
In this episode, Jared and Laura talk about physical balance. They discuss the body systems responsible for maintaining balance, how those systems are impacted by age, why we would want to make balance a priority not just in aging populations, but everyone, and some of the ways you can do so.
Connect with us on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
Resource Links:
- https://physio-pedia.com/Balance?utm_source=physiopedia&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=ongoing_internal
- Susan B O sullivan, Leslie G Portnry. Physical Rehabilitation :Sixth Edition. Philadelphia: FA Davis. 2014.
- Peterka RJ. Sensorimotor integration in human postural control. J Neurophysiol 88: 1097–1118, 2002.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3597289/
- https://asbmr.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1359/jbmr.2003.18.12.2231
- https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.3109/17453674.2013.878831
- https://geriatrictoolkit.missouri.edu/srff/deBrito-Floor-Rise-Mortality-2012..pdf
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
27 min - Interview - Amy Pisani: Talking About Vaccines
In this special episode, Laura and Jared chat with Amy Pisani, Executive Director of Vaccinate Your Family. She is a leading authority in vaccine advocacy and has played an integral role in setting the standards of immunization in America today. Amy addresses some common questions and concerns Laura and Jared have been hearing about the Covid-19 vaccine and vaccines in general. She helps to set the record straight with evidence-based information.
Connect with Amy:
Vaccinate Your Family Website
VYF Facebook
VYF Instagram
VYF Youtube
Connect with Laura and Jared on Instagram:
@lauramerkelfitness
@jaredthephysio
Work with us:
www.Lauramerkel.com
www.jaredthephysio.com
If you like what you hear, please leave us a review! We love hearing from you! :)
Music by Adam Kurgatikov
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About Demystifying Wellness
From the publisher's feed
***SEASON 2 DROPS NOVEMBER 2, 2021***
There are so many concepts that seem “basic” to fitness and healthcare professionals that the everyday person doesn’t know exist. It’s not because they’re complicated or exclusive, it’s just not common knowledge...yet!
In this bi-weekly podcast, I, Laura Merkel, talk to a variety of fitness and healthcare professionals to help you fill in the gaps of your knowledge. We take a science-forward and practical approach to educating, empowering, and advocating for you, the everyday mover!
Let's get into it!