Brandon chats with Dr. Kathryn Holloway, Neurosurgeon with VCU Health, about Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery as an option to treat symptoms from Parkinson's Disease.  Dr. Holloway discusses who is/isn't a great candidate for DBS, what the DBS surgery entails, safety with DBS, what to expect after DBS, and much more. 

Resources Mentioned

• VCU Parkinson's Disease Page
• VCU DBS Information Page
• Medtronic
• DBS Guide from Parkinson's Foundation
• Boston Scientific
• Abbott DBS

Dr. Holloway's Contact Information

Dr. Holloway's Biography on VCU Health Website

Podcast Information

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Dr. Jonathan Snider, Neurologist at VCU Health NOW Center, regarding an overview of Parkinson's including basic disease process, variables associated with development of the disease, signs and symptoms, other conditions that mimic Parkinson's, medications, treatment options, and much more.

Resources Mentioned

• VCU Parkinson's Website
• Parkinson's Foundation
• Michael Fox Foundation
• American Parkinson Disease Association

Contact Information

Dr. Snider's Biography on VCU Health Website

Podcast Information

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Holly Robinson & Laurie LaFeldt (Occupational Therapists at VCU CMH) about an overview of what occupational therapy (OT) is, what OT can look like from the patient's perspective, where OTs can work, and much more!

Resources

• American Occupational Therapy Association
• The Occupational Therapist's Cognitive ADL Workbook by Laurie LaFeldt
• Occupational Therapy US Department of Labor Statistics
• Occupational Therapist's Role in Breast Cancer Rehabilitation
• Low Vision Considerations

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with John Watson, Physical Therapist at VCU CMH, about what rehabilitation looks like in the hospital for someone presenting with a major neurologic event and after an orthopedic surgery. John also talks about neurologic rehabilitation and stroke recognition.

Resources Mentioned

• American Heart Association
• American Stroke Association
• National Institutes of Health
• World Health Organization

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Kate Wason, Sports PT Resident at VCU, live from Richmond about Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries discussing risk factors, surgical considerations, appropriate rehabilitation, and much more.

Resources Mentioned

Mike Reinold and Lenny Macrina

Erik Miera's Website

Erik Meira's Article on Quad Index with ACL

BJSM ACL Guidelines

APTA Knee Ligament Sprain Clinical Practice Guidelines

Steph Allen's Instagram Page

Clinical Athlete

ACL Injury Prevention

Evidence Referenced

• https://www.jospt.org/doi/pdf/10.2519/jospt.2018.0303
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28990491
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6405414/
• https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa0907797?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%3dwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3553934/ 

Other Podcast Episodes on the ACL

• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/378-mick-hughes-randall-cooper-melbourne-acl-rehabilitation/id532717264?i=1000419015693 
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/426-dr-peter-fabricant-pediatric-acl-injuries/id532717264?i=1000434124371 
• https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physio-edge-079-how-to-rehabilitate-acl-injuries-dr/id454714085?i=1000413276313
•  https://www.clinicaledge.co/podcast/physio-edge-podcast/physio-edge-052-conservative-or-surgical-management-for-acl-injuries-with-enda-king
• https://soundcloud.com/bmjpodcasts/tuning-up-rehabilitation-after?in=bmjpodcasts/sets/bjsm-1

Contact Information

Facebook: @Kate.Wason

Twitter: @fitnerdkate

Instagram: @fit.nerd.kate

Kate Wason (Biography)

She has recently completed a PT Sports Residency at VCU and is now sitting for the SCS Exam. She is a 2018 graduate of Duke University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program and additionally holds a Masters degree Exercise Physiology from University of Virginia. She received her B.S degree from The College of William and Mary. She is also a Red Cross certified emergency medical responder and has experience with endurance sports coaching. She hopes to utilize this training to serve a local community as a physical therapist, coach, and educator in order to create healthier communities through sports.

Brandon chats with Lucero Vazquez, Exercise Physiologist at VCU CMH, about what exercise physiology is and what it can entail along with helpful information for patients and families about cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.

References

• American Heart Association
• What is Cardiac Rehabilitation? 
• ACSM Cardiac Rehabilitation Guidelines
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Website
• Journal of Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation & Prevention
• Basics of Pulmonary Rehabilitation
• How Sleep Affects Heart Health

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Valerie Werth (Pelvic Health Specialist Physical Therapist at VCU CMH) to chat about a variety of topics related to pelvic health physical therapy.

• APTA Section on Women's Health
• APTA Section on Women's Health Resources for Patients
• Herman & Wallace Website
• Find a Practitioner through Herman & Wallace
• Pelvic Guru Website
• Pelvic Guru Find a PT

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Amanda Elliott (Physical Therapist at VCU CMH who specializes in treating vestibular/balance conditions) about data on falls, factors that contribute to risk of falling, home safety considerations, general strategies to improve balance, appropriate assistive device selection and measurements, & much more.

• CDC's Important Facts About Falls
• Home Safety Tips
• Life Alert
• 24/7 Monitoring System Apps/Platforms
• A Matter of Balance Class Website

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Zak Gabor, Physical Therapist at Boston PT & Wellness, about the most common misconceptions regarding musculoskeletal pain along with discussing what the evidence currently says on these topics.

• Barbell Medicine
• Clinical Athlete
• The Sports Physio
• Cor Kinetic
• Posture Video from Greg Lehman

Evidence Referenced:

• Recent SI Joint Research Article
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6614774/?fbclid=IwAR2lL861NbQwPxyc-xgc7J45nr4n_I839_mjsdTZ_EmAIWfgB_bt2CDt7mc
• https://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2093620
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4464797/
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=are+first+time+episodes+of+serious+LBP
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25584950
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25009200
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27867079
• https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3430365/

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Brandon chats with Nana Ataa Ofosu-Benefo, Registered Dietitian, about optimal dietary guidelines for the general population along with debunking common dietary myths and misconceptions

References Mentioned

• What Can A Registered Dietitian Do For You?
• Find a Registered Dietitian in the Richmond Area
• Find a Registered Dietitian in the United States
• Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Website
• Nana's volunteer work with the Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Public Policy Coordinator)

Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/ 

Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/ 

Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS 

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]