Our physical therapist guests join us to talk about something called deep gluteal syndrome, it can sometimes lead to sharp pain down the back of your leg. We'll also take any questions about your aches and pains.

Physical Therapy Advice: A pain in the butt

Join host Larry Meiller every weekday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on The Ideas Network stations as he discusses environmental and consumer issues, gardening and helpful "how-to" topics with his guests.

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Fluctuations in temperature and precipitation can cause a gardener problems. We talk with plant expert Susan Carpenter about how climate changes affect native plants. UW-Arboretum

Garden Talk: Spring in the native garden

A Green Bay-area couple share their long-distance adventures riding a bicycle built for two. Then, a Lake Mills bike shop owner prefers to fix and sell used bikes to regular folks “to break down the barriers between our butts and our bikes.”

Intro to tandem bicycling; A bike shop for ‘non-cyclists’

We talk with two scientists from Wisconsin Green Fire about a study on large bird mortality and injury. Then, we move to the basics of backyard chickens with a farmer from Northwest Wisconsin.

Looking after Wisconsin’s large, non-hunted birds; Starting a backyard chicken coop

It’s natural for dogs to bark, but there comes a point when constant, aggravated barking is a nuisance for humans and a sign of concern for the dog. One of our favorite veterinarians is back to share how to help a dog that barks too much.

Pet care: What to do when your dog won’t stop barking

First, we talk about ENERGY STAR, a program that can help you conserve and save money at home. Then, we hear updates about a Wisconsin-based clean energy initiative.

Physical Therapy Advice: A pain in the butt

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