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Speech Therapist, Leigh Root, takes us on the journey inside the brain to describe what happens when someone sustains a concussion to better help us understand her role in managing these patients. 

Leigh shares some tangible treatment ideas like the “Goal, plan, do!”, brain dump, and how the energy tank comes into play when the need to conserve energy comes into play post-concussion. 

If you’ve ever wondered about the role of an SLP in concussion management, tune into this episode! 

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Athletic Trainer, Katie Brodka, wears many hats within our system, one of which includes sideline coverage and helping athletes post concussion. 

Katie does a deep dive into the ATC’s role when someone sustains a concussion, and the importance of education to athletes, parents, coaches to best help athletes return to play safely. 

Katie reviews some tests that are performed, and even did a little SCAT test herself. Tune into this episode to see how she did and to learn about the Athletic Trainer’s role in Concussion Management. 

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Dr. Clark joins us today to talk all things Neuropsychology in the treatment of concussions, but first explains with a Neuropsychologist is and the journey to become one.

Dr. Clark reviewed her process of evaluation and treatments for patients post concussion and provides us some tips and tricks to better help this patient population in our PT clinics.

If you've never worked with a Neuropsychologist or don't understand the role they play with Concussions, this episode is for you!

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Dr. Delasobera takes us on a crash course about all things Concussion! She covers what she’s clinically looks for when someone presents with a concussion and other management techniques and processes, she uses with this patient population. 

Dr. Delasobera expresses the importance of the collaborative efforts between providers in managing patients with concussions so as to ensure the patient’s health is attended to in all dimensions. 

If you want to learn more about concussions, what they are, and how they’re managed medically, this is your episode!!! 

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Physical Therapist, Artie Miguel, takes us through how a Physical Therapist is involved in the treatment of an athlete or patient post-concussion. He talks about the evaluation process from day one all the way to returning to play after sustaining a concussion and who is involved in the team to help the athlete or patient return to life safely and optimally. 

If you’re interested in treating patients with concussions, check this episode out!!! 

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Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer, joins us to share his top 5 Health Holiday Eating Tips!!! Here’s a little teaser, but be sure to listen in to here him elaborate on all these helpful hints: 

1. Do not mess with Grandma’s recipes. 
2. Keep in mind that if you already have a well-balanced diet a holiday meal will not undo this. 
3. Don’t go to a holiday meal hungry. 
4. Stick with the foods that you really like. Don’t eat something just because it is available. 
5. Try to include some holiday meal options more often throughout the year. 

 Have a Happy Thanksgiving from your MedStar Health PT Team!!! 

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Are you interested in running but you’re not sure where to begin? This is your Episode! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we want to make sure you’re prepared for a successful Turkey Trot 5K with your family and friends. 

Chris and Becca go back and forth with LOTS of tips and tricks to get you on the road/trails and keep you there. 

Podcast Referenced: 

Strength Training for Runners – Episode 35 

Nutrition for Runners – Episode 36 

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We are lucky to have as our guest today Dr. Paul Asdourian, a very accomplushed Spine Surgeon. As he nears his retirement, we got to pick his brain on the evolution of spine fusion surgery and the new technologies that have been implemented throughout his career. 

He dives into what it takes to be a successful surgeon including how he gets into the zone or what he calls his “meditative state” during an operation to block out all distractions. 

He even gives us an idea of something he’d invent if he could to make his job a little easier. 

Thank you to Dr. Paul Asdourian for joining us and we hope you enjoy this episode all about back surgery! 

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Jonna and Michelle join us from MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital to discuss their roles as PTs in the acute care setting. They take us through a day in the life, typical patients they treat, and the collaborative care model utilized in this setting. 

They educate us on High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT) and how it’s used in this setting to promote incredible improvements with neuroplasticity allowing patients to become independent quicker than ever. 

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If you’re a Physical Therapist, it’s inevitable that we’ll get to work with doctors to take care of mutual patients. Dr. Ashraf does an exemplary job discussing and verbalizing the importance of the relationship between the MD and PT to optimize the health of our patients. 

Tune into this episode to learn how doctors can educate patients on our craft, and how we can best work together to allow our patients the best avenue to get better faster! 

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