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Vertical Vitality: Rock Climbing Medicine and Safety with Dr. Masquelin
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the world of rock-climbing medicine with Dr. Masquelin, a passionate climber and experienced sports physic...
Advancing ACL Care and Where We are Today with Surgeon Dr. Mitchell
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we welcome orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mitchell, who discusses the devastating impact of ACL injuries. Discover who is most at risk an...
Healing Young Athletes: Pediatric ACL Surgery Insights with Dr. Hinton
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us as we talk with Dr. Hinton, an expert in pediatric ACL injuries. In this episode, we explore the rising injury risks in youth sp...
PT Playbook: Top ACL Surgery Recovery Tips with PT Lance Kelly
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we sit down with a seasoned sports physical therapist to delve into the intricacies of ACL rehabilitation. We'll u...
Osteotomies and Knee Preservation with Surgeon Dr. Douoguih
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Douoguih dives deep into the world of osteotomies, with a particular focus on high tibial opening wedge osteotomies...
The Inpatient Journey: Physical Therapy After a Knee Replacement with PT Chris Kunkel
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the critical role of inpatient physical therapy for patients post total/uni knee replacements. We explore...
Beyond the Knee: Navigating Outpatient Knee Replacement Recovery with PT George Poscover
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we continue with our mini series on Joint Replacements, specifically the knee. Kicking it off with us is PT George Poscover to dis...
Knee Deep: Exploring Knee Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. McKinstry
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we begin our mini series on Knee Replacements!In this episode, we sit down with an experienced orthopedic surgeon to discuss total...
Celebrating Our Speech Language Pathologists with SLPs Anna Dickstein & Sandra Guevara
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us on Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day (it’s actually May 18th, but we’re celebrating with our SLPs early!) as we d...
Exploring Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month with PTs Brigitte & Rebecca
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for this awesome episode as we dive into the topic of Mental Health in support of May being Mental Health Awareness Month!!! W...
Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month with OT Dave Federline
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textApril is OT Month, and while it may be the last week of April, it doesn’t lessen our appreciation for all occupational therapists! To...
Boston Marathon Recap 2024
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMedStar Health has been medically volunteering at the Boston Marathon for a handful of years now. This year was no different, as we brou...
Lacrosse Medicine: Center for Sports Science & Safety with Director Jason Vescovi
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJason tells us all about the Center of Sports Science and Safety, the current research being conducted towards the mission and values of...
Lacrosse Medicine: Back Injuries in the Lacrosse Athlete with Expert Surgeon, Dr. Kalantar
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLow back pain is a common condition experienced by lacrosse athletes of all levels. Today, Dr. Kalantar, professor and chief of the Divi...
Lacrosse Medicine: Strength & Conditioning for the Lacrosse Athlete with Jay Dyer
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJay has been a prominent name in the Lacrosse world for many, many years. We’re happy to host him on our podcast to gain the perspecti...
Lacrosse Medicine: Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective on Lacrosse and its Evolution with Dr. Hinton
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Hinton covers a vast array of information on this podcast ranging from current healthcare challenges youth athletes are facing, all ...
Lacrosse Medicine: Importance of Athletic Training in Lacrosse with ATC Kellie Loehr
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKellie Loehr, ATC, works in a unique role with MedStar Health and USA Lacrosse. Kellie takes us on the journey of what it takes to work ...
Lacrosse Medicine: Physical Therapy for the Lax Athlete with PT Corrine Etchison
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re grateful to host Physical Therapist, Corrine Etchison, on our podcast to kick of four Lacrosse Medicine series, especially becau...
APTA Combined Sections Meeting Boston 2024 Recap
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’ve got FOUR physical therapists on the podcast today to recap their experiences on the APTA CSM 2024 conference that was held a cou...
Understanding the Athlete's Heart with Sports Cardiologist Dr. Grant
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Grant teaches us the differentiation between cardiology and sports cardiology. He describes the types of patients he sees from ones ...
Total Shoulder Replacement Rehab with OT Lauren Davis
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLauren Davis, OT, teaches us all about the rehabilitation side when a patient is status post a Total Shoulder Replacement. We discuss th...
All About Total Shoulder Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Murthi
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Murthi teaches us all about Total Shoulder Replacements/Arthroplasties and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements. We learn who is a ca...
Shoulder Instability from an Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective with Dr. Wiesel
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Wiesel joins us today to discuss conservative and surgical management of patients experiencing shoulder instability. He describes th...
Phyiscal Therapy for Shoulder Instability with Kelsey McSherry
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textKelsey is a dual credentialed clinician, PT and ATC, who often treats patients and athletes with shoulder instability. We dive into how ...
All About the Eksoskeleton Indego and Helping Patients with SCI Walk Again
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe’re joined by Director of Clinical Operations at Ekso Bionics, Michael Glover, and end user, Vicky Garrison on the podcast today to ...
What It Takes To Succeed as a Neuro Rehab PT with PT Cristen Gordon
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCristen Gordon does an eloquent job verbalizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to treating patients with neurological c...
The Stress First Aid Continuum with PA Maria Leber
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMaria enthusiastically teaches us about the Stress First Aid continuum and how to best utilize it to optimize our wellbeing in the workp...
New Year Goal Setting with Mental Health Coach Angel Clark Brown
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Season Two of our podcast!!! We’re excited to kick off this year with Mental Health Coach Angel Clark Brown to discuss how...
Strength and Conditioning Ins and Outs with Strength Coach Alex Milton
28 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStrength and Conditioning Coach, Alex Milton, joins us for our FINAL episode of the year!!! He takes us on a journey of what it’s lik...
Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textSpeech Therapist, Leigh Root, takes us on the journey inside the brain to describe what happens when someone sustains a concussion to be...
Sideline View of Concussion Management with ATC Katie Brodka
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAthletic Trainer, Katie Brodka, wears many hats within our system, one of which includes sideline coverage and helping athletes post con...
Psychological Perspective Post Concussion with Neuropsychologist Dr. Clark
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Clark joins us today to talk all things Neuropsychology in the treatment of concussions, but first explains with a Neuropsychologist...
Crash Course in Concussion with Expert MD Dr. Delasobera
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Delasobera takes us on a crash course about all things Concussion! She covers what she’s clinically looks for when someone present...
Concussion Physical Therapy: Returning to Play and Life with PT Artie Miguel
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPhysical Therapist, Artie Miguel, takes us through how a Physical Therapist is involved in the treatment of an athlete or patient post-c...
Healthy Tips for Turkey Day and the Holidays with Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRegistered Dietitian, Nick Fischer, joins us to share his top 5 Health Holiday Eating Tips!!! Here’s a little teaser, but be sure to l...
Turkey Trot Tips for Runners and Walkers with PT Chris Heydrick
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textAre you interested in running but you’re not sure where to begin? This is your Episode! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we ...
Evolution of Spine Surgery from Expert Surgeon, Dr. Paul Asdourian
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe are lucky to have as our guest today Dr. Paul Asdourian, a very accomplushed Spine Surgeon. As he nears his retirement, we got to pic...
Physical Therapy Month: Acute Care Physical Therapy World & High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT) with PTs Jonna Carroll and Michelle Chronowski
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJonna and Michelle join us from MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital to discuss their roles as PTs in the acute care setting. They take us th...
Physical Therapy Month: Reframing "PT Eval and Treat" with Dr. Ashraf
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you’re a Physical Therapist, it’s inevitable that we’ll get to work with doctors to take care of mutual patients. Dr. Ashraf do...
Physical Therapy Month: Benefits of Mentorship in Physical Therapy with Caity Bryson
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor week 2 of PT Month, we’ve got Caity Bryson on the pod covering all things Mentorship. Caity leads our New Hire Mentorship program ...
Physical Therapy Month: Talking Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with Rene Lawson
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRene Lawson is a dedicated Pelvic Health PT who speaks passionately about this topic and is excited to bring attention to this area for ...
Physical Therapy Month: Inpatient Physical Therapy World with PT Jessica Jordan
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this Episode for PT month, Jessica Jordan, an Inpatient/Acute Care Physical Therapist, covers all the various areas a PT may cover in...
Physical Therapy Month: PT Sports Residency with Miriam Bovich
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textContinuing with PT month, we’ve got Miriam Bovich on our podcast today, the director of our Sports PT Residency Program, to discuss al...
Physical Therapy Month: Being the Professional with John Brickley
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJohn Brickley has been instrumental in the growth and journey of what is MedStar Health Physical Therapy. We’re excited to kick off PT...
Celebrating National Women’s Health & Fitness Day with PT Brigitte Henry
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBrigitte and Becca dive deep into the benefits of health and fitness for longevity and a fulfilling life as a woman in this world. In th...
Falls Prevention Awareness with Physical Therapist Dionne Hawkins
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday on the podcast we’ve got Falls Prevention expert, Dionne Hawkins. She discusses a typical visit for a patient with balance conce...
Everything You Want To Know about Flat Foot Reconstruction with Dr. Bertram
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Betram, who is a podiatrist, discusses all about expectations before and after foot or ankle surgery. He also educates us on all abo...
Suicide Prevention and Destigmatizing Suicide with Psychologist Dr. Via Strong
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Strong takes on the topic of Suicide Prevention today. She covers the importance of open communication and dialogue with regards to...
Covid Chronicles: All About Long Covid with Dr. Wisotzky & PA, Katy Pelligrino
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIf you or someone you know is suffering from Long Covid, or you’re a clinician working with patients experiencing Long Covid, this is ...
Everything You Want to Know About Tennis Injuries with Dr. Christian Glaser
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Christian Glaser is here to educate us on Tennis Medicine. First, he tells us all about what it’s like to be a medical director at...
Talking Tennis Physical Therapy with our Tennis PT to the Pros, Lance Kelly
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textLance Kelly joins us to kick off our mini tennis medicine series! At the time of recording, Lance was at the Citi Open helping professio...
Spine Surgical Considerations with an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Weiner
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Weiner is joining us to talk about the spine and surgical options avaIlable. He goes into depth discussing who is appropriate for sp...
Physical Therapy for Acute Low Back Pain featuring Physical Therapist Cody Meashaw
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCody Meashaw tackles acute low back pain (LBP), a very common injury that our patients will experience at some point in life. Cody cover...
What it Takes to be a Physical Therapist in an Athletic Training Room of a University with PT Diane Dallap
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this podcast episode, we chat with Diane Dallap, who is one of the physical therapists working inside the Morgan State University’s...
Importance of a Thorough Pre-Participation Exam (PPE) with Dr. Kelly Ryan
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday’s episode features Dr. Kelly Ryan who covers all the bases regarding Pre-Participation Examinations (PPE) or Physicals. Dr. Ryan...
Power Up Your Performance: Nutrition Strategies for the Runner with RD Nick Fischer
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday’s episode is all about Nutrition for Runners with Nick Fischer, a registered dietician. Here you’ll get the lowdown on proper ...
Get Stronger to Run Longer: Strength Training for Runners with Strength Coach Dave Vargo
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to our running medicine podcast featuring Strength and Conditioning coach, Dave Vargo! Our goal is to discuss why strength train...
Race Ready: Reducing Risk of Injury with Running Medicine Expert Dr. Matthew Sedgley
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textContinuing with our running medicine series, today’s guest, Dr. Matthew Sedgely, AKA “The Sedge”, offers a plethora of running med...
The Power of Endurance in Running: Michael Wardian’s Story
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday on the podcast we’re lucky to host a very decorated runner, Michael Wardian. His accomplishments are vast in the running world, ...
Pounding the Pavement: Common Running Injuries and How We Treat Them with Dr. Kate O’Connor
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we’re joined by Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Kate O’Connor. We get deep into common foot injuries in runners includi...
Run Smarter, Not Harder: Running Physical Therapy with Physical Therapist Josh Billings
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWelcome to Josh Billings’s episode of Runners Talk! On this show, we’ll be discussing his experience at the Boston Marathon, as well...
Hot off the Press: Discussing the Latest Publication on Suture Augmented ACL Repair with Dr. Douoguih
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this special episode, Dr. Douoguih shares about his most recently accepted publication titled “Suture augmented ACL repair for prox...
Overcoming Adversity Through Adaptive Sports with Personal Trainer Harsh Thakkar
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPersonal Trainer, Harsh Takkar, enlightens our audience on Adaptive Sports. Having gone through a traumatic spinal cord injury himself, ...
Anesthesiologist Talk: A Deeper Dive Into the World of Anesthesia with Dr. Jennifer Harris
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this podcast, Dr. Harris helps us explore the world of anesthesiology and answers questions about what patients go through when they ...
Importance of Not Underloading the Older Patient in Physical Therapy with Kristin Famiglietti
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode, Kristin discusses the importance of strengthening the older adult and how physical therapy can help. She'll also p...
Creating a Culture of Inclusivity in the Healthcare: DEI with Dr. Ali Carter
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Ali Carter's podcast is a must-listen for anyone interested in learning more about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) or h...
DEI: Embracing Differences in the PT Clinic and Community with PT Robert Metzger
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPhysical Therapist, Robert, helps to define what DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) is, the importance of DEI, how to identify our ow...
Bouncing Back: Washington Wizards Physical Therapist Talks Basketball Rehab with Michael Ashton
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textGuest Host, MedStar Heath PT, Jared Miller, and Physical Therapist & ATC for the Washington Wizards, Michael Ashton, discuss how phy...
National Cancer Survivor Day: Patient Perspectives
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode of The Let’s Get Physical (Therapy) Podcast, we talk to three inspiring cancer survivors about their incredible journe...
Surviving and Thriving: Physical Therapy for Cancer Patients with Valerie Mulryne
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPhysical Therapist, Valeria Mulryne, joins us today to discuss her passion in treating patients with cancer. In this episode, we discuss...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Debunking Stigma & Myths of Mental Health with Dr. Steve Epstein
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Stephen Epstein joins us to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and why destigmatizing mental health disorders is so important. We...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Navigating the Road to Recovery Through Physical Therapy and Mental Health with Bryan Caplan
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textFor Mental Health Awareness Month, Bryan joins us to discuss how physical therapists can help their patients understand the importance o...
Mental Health Awareness Month: It's Okay to Not be Okay with Dr. Aubrey Harrison
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDuring Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Aubrey Harrison is here to talk about mental health and how to identify risk factors of people...
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resilience & Recovery for Physical Therapists with Karen Postl
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMental Health Awareness Month: Resilience & Recovery for Physical Therapists with Karen Postl May is Mental Health Awareness Month,...
Baseball Biomechanics with Baltimore Orioles' Biomechanist Joey Mylott
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast episode features an interview with Joey Mylott, the Baltimore Orioles’ biomechanist, who specializes in helping pitchers ...
Diagnosing and Treating Shoulder Instability in Sport with Dr. Richard Levine
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast focuses on shoulder instability, be it traumatic and atraumatic, and how to identify athletes with these shoulder pathologi...
The Pain of Playing: Rotator Cuff Injuries in Baseball with Dr. Christopher Looze
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast is for anyone interested in sports medicine, shoulder injuries, or baseball. Dr. Looze covers a wide range of topics from m...
Swinging for the Fences: Baseball Hitting Mechanics with Tom Sutton
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn today’s episode, Physical Therapist, Tom discusses the mechanics of baseball hitting, common lower body injuries in baseball, and w...
Curveballs & Comebacks: Understanding Tommy John Surgery with Dr. Wiemi Douoguih
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Douoguih eloquently shares his knowledge of Tommy John surgery and UCL injuries having trained under the surgeon saved Tommy John’...
Talking Baseball PT with our MVP with Steve Luca
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPhysical therapist, Steve Luca, provides valuable insight into the world of baseball training and injury risk reduction. Steve Luca take...
First Job Tips from a New Physical Therapy Grad with Haana Nelson
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis podcast episode is designed for physical therapy students and new physical therapy graduates who are looking for their first job. A...
Brain Changes After ACL Injury with McKenzie Bane
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMcKenzie is a physical therapist and sports medicine specialist who speaks to the neurological impacts of having surgery. He discusses h...
Bridging the ACL Gap, Bridge Enhanced ACL Restoration Surgery with Dr. Richard Levine
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCandidates for ACL reconstruction are typically people who have experienced a tear or rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). T...
Finding Strength in Adversity: A Psychological Look at ACL Recovery with Dr. Erica Force
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode of The Let’s Get Physical (Therapy) Podcast, we talk with Sports Psychologist, Dr. Erica Force, about how athletes can...
Eating for Recovery After ACL Surgery with Nick Fischer
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOn this episode we have Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer. In this podcast, we'll explore the best recommendations to optimize hea...
Maximizing ACL Recovery with a Strength Coach with Bryan Woolson
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBryan Woolson is a strength and conditioning coach with lots of experience in the field. He has specialized knowledge on ACL rehab for a...
National Athletic Training Month #TheresanATforThat with Jeremy Dockter
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textBONUS EPISODE!!! March is National Athletic Training month, and we are grateful for all the hard work Athletic Trainers do! In this podc...
ACL Tears: An ATC's Sideline View and Personal Comeback Story with Amber Radtke
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHappy National Athletic Training Month!!!Amber Radtke is a certified athletic trainer who shares insight on why ACL tears are so devasta...
ACL Treatment: To Cope or Not to Cope, that is the Question? with Samantha King
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textMeet Sam King. She is an experienced physical therapist and is ready to discuss everything copers and non-copers with regards to ACL tea...
Everything You Wanted to Know about ACLs with Dr. Evan Argintar
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textToday we’re featuring Dr. Argintar, one of the leading physicians in the field of sports medicine. Dr. Argintar offers us insight into...
Getting Back in the Game After ACL Surgery with Kala Flagg
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode features physical therapist, Kala Flagg, who treats professional basketball players as well as everyday athletes in the cli...
Let's Get Physical (Therapy) Trailer
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text“Let’s Get Physical (Therapy)” is an exciting new podcast by MedStar Health Physical Therapy. Our host, Becca Schumer, DPT, takes ...