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Physical Therapy, Cardiopulmonary Rehab & Advocating for Your Profession with Dr. Rich Severin, DPT, CCS - Ep. 70


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Today on Move Your BB we welcome Dr. Rich Severin PT, DPT. Dr. Severin is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Currently, he is finishing a PhD in rehabilitation science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a focus on cardiorespiratory physiology and obesity. His dissertation project is investigating the role of respiratory muscle performance in obese patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University.

On This Episode:

  • Dr. Rich Severin's background
  • PhD Research
  • Dyspnea, asthma and looking deeper at breathing muscles
  • Assessing dyspnea & asthma
  • Functional Residual Capacity
  • Changes with obesity and functional residual capacity
  • Leading barrier for obese patients for exercise is the dyspnea they experience
  • Why PT and Personal Trainers are so important for these humans for lifestyle changes
  • The importance of collaboration
  • Blood Flow Resistance Training
  • APTA Leadership Goals
  • Physical Therapy throughout the world
  • Cardiopulmonary Specialty in PT
  • How Dr. Severin moves his brain & body
  • Dr. Rich Severin IG

    Dr Rich Severin's Youtube

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