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Physical Therapist, Valeria Mulryne, joins us today to discuss her passion in treating patients with cancer. In this episode, we discuss the team of professionals involved in treating patients with cancer, how it is quite similar in treating patients with traditional orthopedic conditions, and our guest’s passion for helping those affected by this disease.  

Through this podcast, we hope to spread awareness about the incredible benefits that physical therapy can offer for people living with cancer. Join us as we explore the world of physical therapy for cancer patients! 

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Dr. Stephen Epstein joins us to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and why destigmatizing mental health disorders is so important. We will dive into the concerns of sharing our mental health struggles, identifying signs of depression, discussing the opioid crisis going on in our country, how to take care of ourselves so we can help others optimally. Join us for a conversation about an issue that affects everyone!

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For Mental Health Awareness Month, Bryan joins us to discuss how physical therapists can help their patients understand the importance of mental health and its impact on physical recovery. We'll talk about ways to identify potential mental health issues in our patients, strategies for addressing them in an appropriate manner, and tips for providing support during treatment. Our goal is to create a better understanding of the connection between physical and mental wellness so that our patients can achieve their best possible outcomes. Join us as we explore this important topic! 

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Aubrey Harrison is here to talk about mental health and how to identify risk factors of people who may be experiencing mental health concerns. He provides tips on reducing negative thoughts, seeking help in tough times, discussing imposter syndrome and work-life balance. Tune in as Dr. Harrison shares his knowledge on this important topic with the goal of helping us all understand our own mental wellbeing better!


Find Dr. Harrison here: https://www.medstarwise.org/
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Mental Health Awareness Month: Resilience & Recovery for Physical Therapists with Karen Postl 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, we’ll be focusing on bringing awareness to this important topic that affects our wellbeing. This episode features Physical Therapist, Karen Postl, who discusses how to build our own toolbox of strategies and techniques that can help us become more resilient in life's challenges, as well as learning practical ways to take care of ourselves so we have the energy and resources available to help others when they need it most. Karen talks about the importance of knowing ourselves better and how that translates to becoming a better clinician and teammate for the success of your clinic and workplace. 

Join us this month for inspiring conversations with experts who will share their stories, insights, tips, and advice about building resilience and self-care practices that can make a difference in your life! 

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This podcast episode features an interview with Joey Mylott, the Baltimore Orioles’ biomechanist, who specializes in helping pitchers improve their throwing mechanics and stay on the mound by analyzing their mechanics and movement patterns.  

During the conversation, we explored how to use a throwing screen to evaluate pitching efficiency, as well as how to collaborate with other providers to ensure safe training practices for athletes.  

We also discuss strategies for addressing any injuries or issues that may arise during the process of improving performance. Tune in now to learn more about efficient and effective ways to help pitchers reach their full potential!

MedStar Health Pitching Lab: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/medstar-health-orioles-pitching-lab

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This podcast focuses on shoulder instability, be it traumatic and atraumatic, and how to identify athletes with these shoulder pathologies. 

Dr. Levine discusses various surgery options to treat an unstable shoulder, as well as the importance of physical therapy when it comes to strengthening the dynamic stabilizers when the primary ones are jeopardized. 

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This podcast is for anyone interested in sports medicine, shoulder injuries, or baseball. Dr. Looze covers a wide range of topics from management options to reducing injuries in youth athletes. Dr. Looze provides insight into his experience working with professional athletes and shares tips on how to keep players healthy and on the field. He also discusses imaging techniques used to diagnose shoulder injuries and various treatment options available for rotator cuff pathologies and other shoulder issues. Listeners will gain an understanding of how important it is to take preventative measures when playing any sport, as well as learn about different ways that orthopedic surgeons can help keep players active and injury free throughout their careers. 

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On today’s episode, Physical Therapist, Tom discusses the mechanics of baseball hitting, common lower body injuries in baseball, and ways to help keep baseball athletes on the field. 

We explored topics such as proper swing technique, strength training protocols for injury risk reduction, and recovery strategies that can be used by both coaches and players. Join us as we dive into these important issues related to baseball performance so everyone can have a healthier season. 

***CORRECTION***: Our host misspoke re: where Tom earned his doctorate... Tom Sutton graduated from University of Southern California, NOT South Carolina (nothing wrong with South Carolina! But Tom is a proud Univ. Southern California graduate). GO TROJANS!!!!!

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Dr. Douoguih eloquently shares his knowledge of Tommy John surgery and UCL injuries having trained under the surgeon saved Tommy John’s pitching career. Dr. Douoguih discusses how these injuries have been treated in the past, the recovery process associated with this surgery, expected outcomes from treatment, as well as some of the issues we are faced with today that could be leading to more serious injuries. He also provides insight into what can be done to reduce the risk of these types of injuries in athletes. 

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