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This has been such a hot subject to discuss with my athletes & patients recently

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Yet alone to put yourself through so you can feel the benefits for muscle recovery

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I have had to pleasure to perform weekly cold plunges after long training sessions on Saturday mornings

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And what an eye opener it was!

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For muscle recovery, current research found that:

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📌 Huberman Lab Podcast:  Using Cold & Heat to Improve Health ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110?i=1000613037781 )

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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We do not want to promote a “disabling” environment, but rather a SUPPORTING environment that will still maintain independence for the older adult

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Home safety can be easily overlooked in the older adult population

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Especially when one is discharged back home after a bout of sickness that may have caused them to be hospitalized

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Or…

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If one is recovering from a stroke waiting to get physiotherapy in the outpatient setting

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Listen to some considerations to apply within the older adult’s home for safety & prevention of falls / injury

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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As the aging timeline progresses, a significant increase in fall risk rises

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Falling (along with poor balance) increases one’s chances of suffering a lower extremity injury or even a traumatic brain injury

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Research has shown that a lack of exercise & strengthening contributes to increased fall risk in the aging population

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If there’s one thing to focus on as we age, it’s continuing to learn to get up & down from the floor

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And,

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Incorporating strength + balance training on the daily

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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A question that I’ve been recently receiving a lot from my patients

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And, I personally continue to use on a weekly basis for myself

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But first, let’s define what intermittent fasting (IF) is:

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From research & personal experience insights, I believe that IF can be a fantastic tool for:

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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Ever see someone in the gym lift heavy weights with knee wraps / sleeves on?

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Ever see an athlete wear a strap on their elbow or knee?

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Listen in on my opinion & definition on when to wear these accessories during rehabilitation or gym training / exercise
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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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Medications are a part of the healing process especially when one undergoes a surgical [orthopaedic] procedure

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Meds help the patient heal & to be able to tolerate the physical therapy rehabilitation treatments

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When a surgeon or physician prescribes them for post-surgical recovery, they are a SAFE & ACCEPTABLE level of dosage

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Know that there are 5 “classes / schedules” of meds (see link below)

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Link:  DEA website

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

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Entering the medical system too early happens very often in our culture

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So often, that patients become a “hot potato” being tossed from physician to physician without full answers to their immediate concerns

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This, unfortunately, leads to a significant rise in prescription medication usage

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And…

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A downward spiral to health, wellness, fitness & recovery processes

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BONUS CONTENT:  #FPTCOFFEETALK 33

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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When patients reach out to me for help, they are typically experiencing pain or are unable to perform certain movements during their workouts or fitness endeavors

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Commonly, 9 out of 10 times patients are experiencing a “musculoskeletal” injury or setback that is preventing them from performing their best

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However…

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It is VERY RARE that I have to instruct patients to “SHUT IT DOWN”

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But…

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If a certain movement or exercise is the main thing that is causing the aggravation to begin with, then I must ORDER them to SHUT IT DOWN for their own future safety

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#FunctionWithPurpose

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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My surgeon told me to rest…therefore I shall rest…

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I don’t know about you, but when one undergoes an orthopaedic / musculoskeletal surgery I believe this concept is WACK!

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Here’s why…

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The gym should be a place for “continued physiotherapy” from the exercise perspective

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Just because you had surgery doesn’t mean the gym is off-limits

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In order to recover better & faster, you must continue to exercise / weight lift / move as much as possible to aid in better outcomes post-surgery!

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#FunctionWithPurpose

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

.

PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist

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As my father would say…I’m not here to “keep up with the Jones”

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I’m here to create VALUE-BASED CARE in order for patients to confidently know they are making VALUED-BASED CHOICES when they walk through the FPT door

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As my knowledge & education increases — so does the VALUE for my patients’ expectations

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I want my patients to FEEL:

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#FunctionWithPurpose

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The Function with Purpose Podcast

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All things health - wellness - fitness - & education through the physical therapy perspective

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Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle

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PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

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DISCLAIMER:  THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S).

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[email protected]

980-272-8044

https://linktr.ee/FortressPT

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#FunctionWithPurpose #DrAmyPT #FPTosteopractor #FPTAthlete #FPTEducation #FPTTraining #TeamFPT #Charlotteagenda #CharlotteNC #CharlotteMetroArea #QueenCity #704 #980 #Physicaltherapy #Physio #Physiotherapy #GetPT1st #Physical #Therapy #Health #Wellness #Fitness #CLT#charlottephysicaltherapy #charlottephysicaltherapist