Positive Reaction Podcast

In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle dive into wrist pain. Together they locate the source of most wrist pain and highlight the importance of shoulder mobility. They take the time to list common injuries that may cause wrist pain along with treatments and possible preventative measures. 

[00:30] Wrist pain

[01:58] Building tolerance

[02:22] Finding the source 

[03:25] The front rack

[05:00] Shoulder mobility

[05:41] Common injuries: TFCC

[08:00] Wrist widgets 

[10:25] Treatment

[15:02] Outro

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

This week on Positive Reaction Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar talk braces, specifically prophylactic and rehabilitative braces. Together they hone in on the mental effects of building a dependency on braces but ultimately extend the choice to the wearer. In conjunction with dependency, Dr. Danielle and Dr. Edwin list common injuries that would require braces and highlight the importance of patient-level comfort above all else.

[00:00] Ankle braces

[02:37] Common injuries

[04:20] Braces after an injury

[05:55] Rolling an ankle

[09:50] The comfort level of the patient

[11:36] The weaning period

[14:51] ACL knee braces

[16:20] Dependency on braces 

[20:00] Having the choice to wear a brace

[22:41] Ankle injury

[24:51] Outro

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

Welcome back to Positive Reaction; this week, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar dive into bunions. They address what leads to forming bunion, why they develop, and what you can do to fix the issue. As a bonus, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle propose an allotted timespan for shoe wear according to a runner’s mileage.

Timestamps:

[00:41] Running and bunions 

[02:22] What leads to a bunion? 

[03:01] Dorcy flexion

[04:14] Can you fix a bunion? 

[05:12] Addressing why bunions develop 

[06:41] The timespan of shoe wear

[08:30] Changing the root of the problem

[09:47] Invest in new shoes

[12:37] Deviation

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

Every sport comes with the possibility of injuries, and CrossFit is no different – the question is, who is most likely to get injured? This week on Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar break down the three levels that come with CrossFit progression; beginner, intermediate, and expert. They explain which level is more likely to get in injured and share precautions you can take to minimize the chance of getting injured while excelling in your abilities.

[00:00] CrossFit

[01:02] Study on CrossFit: Who is most likely to get injured? 

[02:07] Beginner status

[02:41] Intermediate status

[03:25] Expert status 

[05:52] Intermediate status injuries 

[07:11] Coming up with level progressions

[08:45] Hollow body holds

[10:23] Putting in work outside of class

[12:35] Excel and get better

[13:44] Don’t stop just because you are injured

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

Going all in to entrepreneurship comes with its own baggage of fear and uncertainty, and for Dr. Danielle Aguilar, her experience was no different. In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin and Dr. Danielle speak on the angst that comes with pursuing entrepreneurship. Dr. Danielle shares her decision behind going in full-time for herself and invites us to explore the possibility one can have when you believe in yourself and embrace the fear!

“When you’re hungry, you’re going to find a way to eat”

[01:17] Transitioning into a full-time entrepreneur  

[02:12] How it happened

[05:04] Embracing scary feelings

[07:13] Growing pains of starting a business 

[09:06] The fear in pursuing entrepreneurship  

[11:01] Skeptics and doubters  

[13:40] Reverse engineer your goals

[15:20] Experiencing burnout 

[17:55] Its good to be scared

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

Welcome back to Positive Reaction; this week, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss muscular strength versus muscular efficiency. They dive in on the functions of the trap and relate that to efficiency and endurance.

[00:33] Muscular strength vs efficiency 

[01:47] The function of the trap

[03:47] Experiencing tightness

[05:07] Poor efficiency and poor endurance

[07:57] Efficiency of calf movements 

[09:25] Foundational movements 

[10:59] Be efficient 

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss Edwin's recent trip to Hawaii, and how to properly reintroduce impact training after an injury. Enjoy!

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

In this episode of The Positive Reaction Podcast, we get an update on Dr. Danielle Aguilar's hip impingement pain. She highlights the importance of reaching out to a professional in times of uncertainty and restates that stretching areas of pain are not always the solution. Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguilar expand upon the intricacies of injuries and offer guidance on healing methods.

Timestamps:

[00:04] Stretching patients 

[00:56] Hip impingements

[01:32] Update on Danielle’s hip

[02:50] Addressing pain with stretching

[05:00] Reach out and check in with professionals

[08:30] Go to exercises for different patients 

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

Welcome back to another edition of The Positive Reaction Podcast! This week, we go over some of the things that we recommend should be brought to the attention of your doctor when on a visit.

Topics discussed:

• Questions regarding healing times
• Advocating for yourself to get Physical Therapy
• Why you may need more Physical Therapy (even after the Doctor has released you)
• MRI's and X-Rays: Why they don't tell the whole story
• What structures are involved

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com

In this episode of Positive Reaction, Dr. Edwin Serrano and Dr. Danielle Aguila discuss when it is appropriate to foam roll and when it isn’t. Often times athletes choose to make foam rolling a habit without considering the possibility of nerve entrapment or other strains. Dr. Danielle and Dr. Edwin explain when it is recommended to foam roll and when to seek other avenues of stretching.  

Timestamps:

[01:07] When is the right time to foam roll?

[02:23] When NOT to foam roll

[04:20] Reasons 

[07:22] Knee pain

[09:38] Thinking about longevity

[11:04] Mobility vs stability issues

[13:33] Voodoo flossing

[18:30] Look at your symptoms and know what you are dealing with

[19:31] Outro

Useful Links:

Dr. Edwin’s practice: Positive Action PT

www.positivereaction.com

Dr. Danielle’s LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-c-aguilar-pt-dpt-cpt-a125b47a

www.reactionsportsrehab.com