The Omega Sports Move More Podcast with Dr. Scott Jablonka

The Omega Sports Move More Podcast with Dr. Scott Jablonka

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  • Sports massage is the most effective recovery method

    Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)

    Episode Summary

    This episode features our podcast host, Dr. Scott Jablonka, expounding on the role of sports massage in Physical Therapy.

    In this episode, Dr. Jablonka explains how sports massage is a key tool in the recovery of athletes and individuals who engage in fitness-oriented physical activities. He breaks down the benefits and the methods by which such benefits are attained.

    New to the gym? Enjoy Dr. Jablonka's free courses!

    Dr. Jablonka has just launched two free courses to help beginners get started in the gym. Check them out on his website:

    1. 'Introduction to Functional Fitness'
    2. 'Introduction to Olympic Lifting'
    3. Top Takeaway

      "Athletes need to limit their downtime… they need something to help them spring back. This is where sports massage comes into play."

      - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

      Episode Highlights
      • [00:45] Intro
      • [01:30] Dr. Jablonka's free courses.
      • [02:02] The best factor in the recovery of athletes, sports massage.
      • [04:10] Reducing injury risk using sports massage.
      • [14:28] How does sports massage work?
      • See full show notes

        27 min
      • Why you shouldn't diet and what you should do instead

        Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)

        Guest: Meg Carber

        Episode Summary

        Today's guest is Meg Carber, an anti-diet dietitian who started “Nourished + Strong,” a company that works with athletes and other individuals. Their goal is to use people's relationship with food as a tool to improve their performance as well as meet other health goals.

        In this episode, Meg expounds on her work on applying anti-diet as an approach to healthy eating. She emphasizes the importance of calories and water intake for full recovery from injury or eating disorder while preserving normal bodily function.

        Top Takeaways

        • "A lot of the food that we intake, can really address some of the pain issues"
        • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
        • "Nutrition is just a unit of energy, and that either helps promote inflammation...or it helps to recover from it"
        • - [Meg Carber]
        • "Your Nutrition and what you eat is super important for your performance and overall health but so are all the other things we don't often talk about"
        • - [Meg Carber]
        • "I think the average human doesn't understand how much they actually need to be eating"
        • - [Meg Carber]
        • "We really want to uncouple this belief that our looks are tied to our health and our worthiness"
        • - [Meg Carber]
        • "When your goal is to get back into the gym or on the pitch or the field faster… you better be eating enough for your body to have those calories to heal"
        • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
          Episode Highlights
          • [00:00] Intro
          • [00:45] Today's topic is on Body Image Issues with respect to our relationship with food.
          • [03:40] Introducing our guest, Meg Carber.
          • [05:12] Meg shares her background.
          • [07:45] What kind of athletes reach out to you?
          • [11:30] What is the process that you go through for each athlete that reaches out to you?
          • [16:05] What would you say are the biggest issues clients often present with?
          • [24:18] The importance of water intake.
          • [26:00] Tips for increasing water intake.
          • [30:30] What is eating healthy?
          • [35:22] How to connect with Meg
          • See full show notes

            39 min
          • How does Blood Flow Restriction build muscle?
            Episode Summary

            This episode's guest is Dr. Ryan Zumwalt, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Washington State.

            In this episode, Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, sits with Dr. Zumwalt and they discuss Blood Flow Restriction, a revolutionary treatment modality with applications that are immensely valuable to both the fitness and rehab industries.

            Top Takeaways
            • "I've never had anyone quit a plan of care with Blood Flow Restriction."
            • - [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
            • “BFR can be applied to anybody, and anybody anywhere.”
            • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
            • “In general, in practice, I haven’t seen anyone have any negative effects from using BFR.”
            • - [Dr. Ryan Zumwalt]
            • “Stronger people are harder to kill and generally more useful.”
            • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
              Episode Highlights
              • [00:43] Intro
              • [03:00] About Today's guest, Dr. Ryan Zumwalt.
              • [06:04] What is Blood Flow Restriction?
              • [10:47] Applications of Blood Flow Restriction.
              • [15:12] Are there certain concepts to determine the number of BFR reps to use?
              • [16:41] What kind of feedback do you get from patients who are skeptical about the treatment?
              • [12:22] Drawbacks of Blood Flow Restriction.
              • [20:11] Connect with Dr. Zumwalt
              • See full show notes.

                25 min
              • Is undereating affecting your weight loss goals?
                Episode Summary

                Meet today's guest, Sean Genovese, a bodybuilder, and fitness coach who is passionate about nutrition, as well as working with people to achieve their fitness goals in a healthy way.

                In this episode, Dr. Scott Jablonka, the Carolina Movement Doc, sits with Sean. They highlight common issues with the erroneous approach of people in regards to weight loss or weight gain and the practical steps needed to attain and sustain weight goals.

                Top Takeaways
                • "Dropping in weight has an amazing impact on all your joints."
                • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
                • "Once you're an athlete, you're always an athlete."
                • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
                • "A lot of people undereat when they're trying to lose weight, and a lot of people overeat when they're trying to gain weight; it's just trying to find that balance in between."
                • - [Sean Genovese]
                • "Anything that you do with intelligence is done well."
                • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
                • "A goal without a plan is just a wish and it's probably going to fail."
                • - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
                  Episode Highlights
                  • [00:35] Intro
                  • [01:53] The typical New Year Resolutions for Weight Loss.
                  • [03:22] Meet today's guest, Sean Genovese.
                  • [04:10] About Sean's background.
                  • [06:08] Where is your career path headed currently?
                  • [07:44] When helping people with nutrition, what is the most harmful thing you see with their plan?
                  • [13:22] What are some simple concepts you give to combat under-eating?
                  • [14:33] What advice would you give to someone who wants to gain mass to be a bodybuilder?
                  • [17:18] Connect with Sean
                  • See full show notes.

                    22 min
                  • What Does Red Light Therapy Do To Your Body?

                    There seem to be numerous advantages to red light therapy. Red light therapy is rapidly gaining popularity in the fitness world. Many enthusiasts are using it before or after workouts to improve their results. But what does red light therapy do to your body? Let’s find out!

                    Red light therapy helps bring out more energy in your body by working on the mitochondria. The mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cells in your body. This means cells can do their work way better and, thus, it can help improve performance and endurance in workouts. Since it also has rejuvenating properties, it can help prevent muscle damage if used before workouts.

                    See full show notes.

                    22 min
                  • Can creatine help with performance and recovery?

                    We are going to dive into the world of creatine supplements. What is creatine? What does it do? Who benefits from it? And what role does it play in performance and recovery? On the Move More Podcast, Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, breaks down his general understanding of the supplement. He pulls from his twelve years of experience in the fitness industry, including where and why the supplement is used, whether it's essential for the body, and how to consume it in the right amounts.

                    A quick side note, Dr. Jablonka is now running Carolina Movement Doc full time! So if you haven't yet, check out his website, he may be able to help you get ahead and stay ahead of pain!

                    See full show notes.

                    24 min
                  • Use Whey Protein to Hack Your Overall Performance

                    More people are ramping up their health and fitness while turning to supplements such as whey protein. On the Move More Podcast, Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, breaks down his general understanding of the supplement. He pulls from his twelve years of experience in the fitness industry, including where and why the supplement is used, whether it's essential for the body, and how to consume it in the right amounts.

                    We recommend you consult with a registered dietician to better discuss what's right for your body.

                    See full show notes.

                    24 min
                  • Should women lift weights?

                    In this episode, we discuss why women should lift weights. Host Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, is going to debunk a couple of myths and squash some of the stigmas that go along with female weightlifting with special guest, Charlotte Quan.

                    Women should lift weights. Weightlifting is empowering. It allows women to become stronger and it builds confidence in your body and beyond. And contrary to popular opinion, weightlifting will not make you look like a man. It will not make you look bulky.

                    See full show notes.

                    27 min
                  • Dry needling, what is it?

                    Dry needling, what is it? Does it work? Who does it benefit? Is it acupuncture? Host Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, dives deep into the dry needling and breaks down the groups of people he tends to see.

                    When you hear "dry needling," you may be cringing your nose because people have a fear of needles. We understand the term "dry needling" can be hard to swallow. But give Dr. Jablonka a chance to explain; perhaps you'll have a change of heart.

                    See full show notes.

                    35 min
                  • Do you need compression boots?

                    What are compression boots? What are they used for and when? Are they even necessary? Host Dr. Scott Jablonka, Carolina Movement Doc, dives deep into the hype behind compression boots and offers his perspective on whether they are worth their salt.

                    See full show notes.

                    23 min

                  About The Omega Sports Move More Podcast with Dr. Scott Jablonka

                  From the publisher's feed

                  Dr. Scott Jablonka is a Performance Physical Therapist in Charlotte, NC. As host of The Omega Sports Move More Podcast, he regularly covers the benefits of movement, addresses common questions of injury prevention and recovery, and celebrates stories from fellow experts in athletics, medicine, and physical therapy.