The Beyond Pain Podcast

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary:
In this episode we finish our discussion by talking about if and how we utilize the ACSM guidelines for physical activity with ourselves and our clients. We also discuss Strength Guidelines and how to navigate pain when exercising.

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary

In this conversation, Joe LaVacca and Joe Gambino discuss their current fitness routines and the difference between exercise and training. They both prioritize strength training, with Joe LaVacca training four days a week and Joe Gambino training five days a week. They also incorporate aerobic work into their routines, with Joe LaVacca focusing on lower intensity aerobic exercises and Joe Gambino using a Peloton bike. They discuss the importance of mobility work and how they incorporate it into their training. They also touch on the concept of seasons in training, where they focus on specific goals for a period of time. The conversation explores the importance of skill development in training and the need to practice specific skills to improve performance. It emphasizes the need to align training goals with individual interests and sports-specific skills. The ACSM guidelines for fitness are discussed, highlighting the importance of finding realistic and achievable goals. The conversation also delves into the concept of strength training as a means to improve the body's ability to handle stress and the importance of finding the right balance between rehab and fitness training. The episode concludes with a discussion on navigating pain and making adjustments to training programs to accommodate individual needs.

Keywords

fitness, exercise, training, strength training, aerobic work, mobility work, seasons in training, skill development, training goals, ACSM guidelines, strength training, rehab, fitness training, pain management

Takeaways

• Both Joe LaVacca and Joe Gambino prioritize strength training in their fitness routines.
• They incorporate aerobic work into their routines, with Joe LaVacca focusing on lower intensity exercises and Joe Gambino using a Peloton bike.
• Mobility work is an important component of their training, and they discuss different approaches to incorporating it.
• They discuss the concept of seasons in training, where they focus on specific goals for a period of time. Skill development is crucial for optimal performance, and specific skills need to be practiced to improve performance.
• Align training goals with individual interests and sports-specific skills.
• Be aware of the ACSM guidelines for fitness and find realistic and achievable goals.
• Strength training improves the body's ability to handle stress and should be balanced with rehab and fitness training.
• Adjust training programs to accommodate pain and focus on patterns and modifications to continue training.

Chapters
00:00
Introduction

06:11
Fitness Routines

14:39
Mobility Work and Strength Training

31:29
Navigating Pain and Adjusting Programs

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In this conversation, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss various aspects of pain. They start by talking about their weekend plans and Korean barbecue. Then, they delve into the definition of pain, comparing the Google definition from 1979 to the updated definition from 2018. They discuss the importance of respecting the report of pain and the personal nature of pain experiences. They also touch on the zero to ten pain scale and the need to listen and validate patients' pain experiences. Overall, they emphasize the complexity of pain and the need for a comprehensive understanding. In this conversation, Joe LaVacca and Joe Gambino discuss the definition of pain and the importance of understanding pain as a conscious and learned experience. They emphasize the need for healthcare professionals to listen, validate, and respect patients' experiences of pain. They also highlight the role of clinicians as guides rather than fixers, helping patients navigate their pain journey and set realistic expectations. The conversation touches on the challenges of different perspectives on pain and the importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals. They conclude by inviting listeners to share their own definitions of pain.

Keywords
pain, definition, report of pain, personal experience, zero to ten scale, complexity, pain, definition, conscious experience, learned experience, listening, validation, respect, guide, expectations, collaboration, communication

Takeaways

• The report of pain should always be respected, regardless of the perceived severity.
• Pain is a personal experience and can vary greatly between individuals.
• The zero to ten pain scale is a useful tool, but it should be interpreted in the context of the individual's experience.
• Pain is a complex phenomenon that goes beyond physical sensations and can have emotional and psychological components. Pain is a conscious and learned experience that creates awareness to a body or mindful state.
• Healthcare professionals should listen, validate, and respect patients' experiences of pain.
• Clinicians should view themselves as guides rather than fixers, helping patients navigate their pain journey and set realistic expectations.
• Collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals are essential for a comprehensive understanding of pain.
• Listeners are invited to share their own definitions of pain.

Sound Bites

• "The report of pain should be respected."
• "Pain is a personal experience."
• "When people are describing a nine or ten, they're just telling you, can you listen to me? I am suffering."
• "Let me take a moment to really sit here and listen to your story and see where we can go from here."
• "Give people what they need in the context of what they want."
• "Fitness and movement should be inclusive."

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In the first episode of the Beyond the Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca introduce themselves and discuss their backgrounds in physical therapy and fitness. They reflect on their previous podcast, Cups of Joes, and how their perspectives on patient care have evolved over time. The hosts express their excitement for the new podcast and their desire to help people in persistent pain. They also discuss their preferences for coffee and their hopes for the future of the podcast.

Takeaways

• The hosts have a combined 20+ years of experience in physical therapy and fitness.
• The podcast will focus on helping people in persistent pain and exploring different approaches to patient care.
• The hosts' perspectives on pain and patient care have evolved over time.
• The podcast will feature real-life stories and experiences to provide inspiration and guidance for listeners.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background
05:06
Who We Are
10:21
Why We Got Into Physical Therapy
14:11
The Focus of the Podcast
21:53
Looking Forward
23:56
Closing Remarks

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On Episode 135 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Dan Thompson, a golf educator based out of the UK.

What you'll learn from this episode.

• How biomechanics can help us identify injury risk
• What are the most common injuries in golf
• Key movements for swinging your club faster

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• Strategies to improve X-Factor and X-Factor Stretch

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On Episode 134 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode for a new segment called The Research Corner

Fatigue in golf can make those later holes challenging, especially if you're walking the course. If you can maximize your endurance it can help prevent some of those big numbers on those final holes.

What you'll learn from this episode.

• How inactivity impacts our body
• How HIT training can improve aerobic and anaerobic capacity
• Why a muscle can have decreased activation
• What factors should be kept in mind when creating golf fitness programs.

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On Episode 133 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Liesbeth Pauwels, a golf movement expert, and golf performance coach.

Mobility is an important aspect of golf performance. There are many methods out there that can help you achieve this goal, so today Liesbeth and I talk about how to incorporate yoga and mobility within your fitness plan. 

If you want to feel and play your best golf, this episode will help you better understand how to get the most out of your body, performance, and golf game.

Kinstretch is the primary method I use to improve how my body moves and feels. It's all about garnering active control of your body's movement to help improve performance and reduce injury risk. Head to www.joegambinodpt.com/services/kinstretch to learn more about how it can help you improve your golf performance. 

What you'll learn from this episode.

• Yoga for golfers
• How stress can impact performance
• Where mobility and corrective exercises fit in your training program
• Common mistakes golfers make with their performance

Ask Joe Segment

• What has my yoga/mobility journey been like

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On Episode 132 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Clinton Lee a Physical Therapist and Owner of Physio Strength in NYC.

When it comes to performance, many professionals have conflicting ideas on what's good for someone vs what is not. This can make understanding what is best for YOU very difficult.

This is where the concept of orthopedic cost vs orthopedic revenue comes from. 

Orthopedic cost = movements and exercises that will break down your body over the long term.
Orthopedic revenue = movement and exercises that will build longevity and improve health. 

The question is which exercises are inherently good and which are bad. Maybe the better question is, do they actually exist?

What you'll learn from this episode.

• Do you need to squat, bench, and deadlift for better golf performance?
• Identifying biases in your training programs or methodology
• The most important aspect of golf performance training
• Is pain “normal”?
• Concepts of Orthopedic Cost vs Orthopedic Revenue

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Episodes mentioned on the podcast
Ep 126: Setting Badass Goals with Daniel Hwang

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On Episode 131 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Brian McLaughlin, a Doctor of Physical Therapy at Perfect Stride Physical Therapy in NYC.

When it comes to movement, the nervous system dictates everything. On this podcast, we talk mostly about fitness and the somatosensory system, but there is a visual and vestibular component to movement as well. 

If one of these systems has a deficit, it can impact motor learning, decrease performance, and even increase your risk for injury. 

What you'll learn from this episode.

• Cortical smudging and its impact on movement
• The 3 systems that impact balance
• How your visual system and vestibular system can impact your golf game
• Factors that can impact posture

Ask Joe Segment

• Best shoewear for golf
• Best strategies for learning a new movement such as a grip change in golf

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On Episode 130 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down for a solo episode.

What you'll learn from this episode.

• What I learned from 1 year of fitness training and its impact on my golf game
• The long-term athletic development of golfers

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