Did you know the leading cause of injury death for those ages 65 and older is from a fall? Thirty percent of people over 65 fall every year and this increases to 40% after the age of 85. Falling just one time doubles your chances of falling again.

Tune into this episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn the risk factors associated with falling, what our balance system relies on, conditions that may alter your balance, and how to make your home a safer place.

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Let's face it, healthcare is evolving and changing all the time. One fantastic practitioner in modern day healthcare is the Physician Assistant (PA)!

Join Dr. Michael Gorman as he interviews two amazing Physician Assistants from the St. Louis, MO region. Raquel Russo, MPH, MMS, PA-C and Paige Rakers, MMS, PA-C share with you the extensive training needed to become a physician assistant and the role they play in the success of their practice, Bluetail Medical Group.

Contact info:

Paige Rakers: [email protected] to email

Call Karen Dr. Bayes/Paige scheduler 636-778-2814 to schedule.

Raquel Russo: Email: [email protected]

For scheduling, call Dawn in the STL office at 636-778-2811 or Brian in the Columbia office at 573-446-4000.

BlueTail Medical Group website: https://www.bluetailmedicalgroup.com/

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Now that you have learned about what dry needing is and it’s uses for treatment, are you wondering what it may look like? How does it feel? 

You don’t want to miss this LIVE performance of Dr. Gorman dry needling Dr. Bennett. You will learn the necessary informed consent questions to make sure this is safe for you. Tune in to see if Dr. Bennett has a needle phobia!? Now let’s get after those trigger points!

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Dry needling is a relatively new type of treatment in the history of chronic pain management. It is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points for the management of pain and movement impairments. 

If you experience chronic pain, myofascial pain, or have the presence of trigger points, tune into this episode to learn more about what a dry needling session looks like, precautions to treatment, and the right questions to ask your therapist!

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Do you experience painful, palpable nodules in your muscles? Are you part of the 75-100 million US citizens suffering from chronic pain? 

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn the history of myofascial pain, cause and physiology behind trigger points, and treatment ideas to restore function.

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Join Dr. Michael Gorman this week for a very special podcast! For the first time in the history of the Healthy Habits for Active Aging podcast we will be interviewing an actual patient of ours!

Brittne will be joining the podcast this week to talk about her TMJ pain journey over the last 15 years and how symptoms have dramatically improved after only 6 visits of focused physical therapy! 

This episode will inspire other TMJ pain sufferers to never give up and to seek out the right provider to treat this debilitating area of pain.

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In this episode you will learn how manual therapy combined with an individualized exercise program and patient compliance will lead to a successful outcome. Learn tips related to posture training, workstation ergonomics, and relaxation techniques. 

Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss what to expect from physical therapy and what to look out for in your physical therapist when seeking care.

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Do you, or someone you know, experience pain in the jaw, inability to eat certain foods because of jaw pain or limited opening, headaches, or neck pain? Do you hear or feel an unusual clicking or popping when opening or closing the jaw? Five to 12% of the population experiences temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD).

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on TMJ pain, when to seek medical treatment, different types of treatment, and what to look for in a healthcare professional treating your pain. Learn just how quickly the RIGHT professional can help you!

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Have you ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? Our bodies are fueled by what we consume. It’s time to look beyond the medicine cabinet for ways to reduce inflammation.

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about food groups that are hindering your health and suggested food groups to reduce inflammation. You will understand the effect of sugar on the body as well as how polyphenols will be advantageous to you.

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How many cups of water do you consume a day? Research shows the average adult consumes five 8 ounce glasses of water a day. Recommended consumption is six to eight 8 ounce glasses a day to stay hydrated.

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on water consumption, signs of dehydration, and tips to stay hydrated.

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