Physical Therapy Innovations: Collaborative Approaches In Strength, Function, Movement, and Performance

In this episode, we host guest speaker Mick Hughes.  Mick shares his expertise, experience and approach to return to sport testing, options for rehabilitation with option for delayed repair, and his approach to return to sport and return to running.Mick is a Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist. He has a strong clinical interest in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation seeing between 20-30 ACL patients per week.  He is the co-founder of both the Melbourne ACL Rehabilitation Guide and Learn.Physio (www.learn.physio) - an online continuing education platform for health professionals.You can find Mick on the following social media handles:Website - www.mickhughes.physioEducation - learn.physioTwitter - @mickwhughesInstagram - @mickhughes.physioYouTube - @mickhughes.physioLinkedIn - Mick HughesFB - mickhughes.physio

In this episode, we speak with Isaac Lewis, co-founder of the AnCore.  AnCore is a portable cable training system ideal for home gyms, fitness centers, and physical therapy clinics.  The AnCore is capable of being used anywhere.For more information on the Ancore system check out their website at ANCORE (ancoretraining.com and their Instagram at ancoretraining. 

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Eric Keene.  He is it inventor of The Handulbar.  The Handulbar Eric describes Using Isometrics to Decrease Shoulder Pain, Improve Strength, and Regenerate Tendinopathy.  Eric Keene graduated from Long Island University Brooklyn Campus in 2014 with a Doctor of Physical Therapy where he received the Clinical Excellence Award. Since graduation, Eric specialized in Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise treating Orthopedic and Sports patients in the outpatient setting. He completed Residency and Certification through the Institute of Physical Art at Elite Health Services in Old Greenwich, CT where he graduated with honors. Following residency, Eric stayed on as a Residency Director mentoring residents and treating patients for 4 additional years while adding to his skill-set knowledge through the Postural Restoration Institute, Spinal Manipulation Institute, the Gray Institute, Mobility WOD, and Board Certification in Orthopedics through the American Physical Therapy Association. Eric truly loves being able to help people who struggle with nagging aches and pains, have difficulty completing daily tasks, have had an injury or surgery, or who are hoping to avoid surgery altogether. Eric was a competitive athlete having played ACHA D1 Ice Hockey at West Chester University of Pennsylvania as well as competed on the 2009-2010 USA Men's Roller Hockey team. Eric is originally from outside of Philadelphia and you can find him exploring Rochester with his wife Kristie, playing with their son Joseph, staying active exercising, or playing Hockey.Connect with Ericwww.theHANDULbar.comhttp://facebook.com/theHANDULbar/

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jim Wagner, OTD, OTR/L, CHT, CPAM, CSCSDr. Wagner is an occupational therapist/certified hand therapist with 27 years of clinical experience working in the upper extremity orthopedic setting.  He received his post professional clinical doctorate from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions with a specialty in hand therapy.  Dr. Wagner is credentialed in physical agent modalities and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist. Jim is currently the team leader of the Guthrie Hand Center and is an adjunct professor at both Keuka and Ithaca College occupational therapy programs.  Jim has been involved in competitive powerlifting/bodybuilding for 35 year and has been in 28 competitions.  He has traveled extensively teaching on topics such as kinesiology taping, cupping, instrument assisted soft tissue mobility, orthotic fabrication, and blood flow restriction training.  Jim is a member of the American Society of Hand Therapists. He has been published in the practice forum section of the Journal of Hand Therapy and serves on the education division of the ASHT.  In our Podcast today, we discuss proximal resistance for distal control, Dr. Wagner's recent studies, and upcoming education opportunities.Follow Dr Wagner on Instagram at strength_therapist71

In this episode, Dr. Lindsay Becker shares her experience with common injuries seen with golfers, golf fitness and rehab, and assessment and treatment of golfing athletes.Lindsay Becker is a Board-Certified Sports Physical Therapy Specialist and Titleist Performance Institute-certified Golf Fitness Instructor and Medical practitioner. Lindsay provides world-class rehabilitation and performance training to golfers of all ages and abilities, from juniors to PGA Tour, and has worked with players who have a combined 35 PGA Tour Wins, multiple State individual and team titles, and dozens of juniors who have earned collegiate golf scholarships. She was named a Top 50   Golf Fitness Instructor by Golf Digest in 2018 and 2020. Lindsay provides medical coverage during the Memorial Tournament and was a Team Trainer for the 2013 President's Cup.  Lindsay works with the prestigious Muirfield Village Golf Club, and her work with their junior golf academy was awarded the 2012 Golf Digest Junior Program of the Year. Lindsay is an instructor with the Titleist Performance Institute, Functional Movement Systems, and Structure & Function teaching fitness and medical professionals about golf fitness, movement assessment, and dry needling around the world. She has spoken on the state, national, and international levels and is recognized as one of the premier authorities on golf fitness and rehabilitation in the world.  Please visit her website for more information:   www.buckeyeperformancegolf.comFollow her on Instagram:  lcbecker

In this episode, Dr. Tonya Bunner shares her experience and advise in assessing, diagnosing, and treating dysfunctions of the lumbopelvic hip complex. Dr. Tonya Bunner is a certified Pelvic Health Physical Therapist, a board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and she is certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback.  In addition, she is the Co-Founder of a successful multi- location private PT practice in AZ which features a women's health residency program.  She instructs for Structure and Function, teaching the Lumbo-Pelvic-Hip and Pelvic Floor course. Dr. Bunner has over 20 years of clinical, teaching and speaking experience.  For questions or to discuss consultation and/or mentorship opportunities, Dr.  Bunner can be reached via email at tonyabunner@gmail.comFor information and to register for upcoming courses visit www.structureandfunction.netPlease forward any comments, questions or requests for future Podcast discussions with Dr. Bunner to vdills@physicaltherapyinnovations.com

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Brian Hortz, Director of Research and Education of Structure & Function Education. Dr. Hortz  is an instructor and the Director of Research and Education for Structure & Function Education,  Dr. Hortz teaches the Dry Needling Foundations and Advanced Dry Needling courses.   Dr. Hortz was inducted into the Ohio Athletic Trainers Hall of Fame in 2018,In 2015, he received the National Athletic Trainers Association Athletic Trainer Service Award, recognizing his contributions to the athletic training profession, He received The Board of Certification Dan Liberia Award in 2009, and was the Ohio Athletic Trainer of the Year in 2008. In this episode, Dr. Hortz provides an introduction to dry needling, the affects of dry needling and healing, and offers advice on implementing dry needling into practice for physical therapists, occupational therapist, athletic trainers, and chiropractors.You can contact Dr. Brian Hortz and Structure & Function Education by visiting their website:www.structureandfunction.net

Keisha Greaves is the founder of Girls Chronically Rock, the Massachusetts State Ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), a fashion designer and  the 2021 MDA National Ambassador.   Keisha has been featured in Good MorningAmerica, Today Show, WCVB Chronicle, ABC News, Thrive Global, Politico, Improper Bostonian, Boston Voyager,  and Herself 360.  In this episode we speak with Keisha about her diagnosis, how she coped with and learned to accept MDA, her business and fashion ventures, and her contributions promoting awareness and fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy.Where to find Keisha;Visit her website:www.girlschronicallyrock.comVisit the website for her non-profit, Trust Your Abilitieswww.trustyourabilities.orgFind her on Instagram:www.instagram.com/girlschronically_rockwww.instagram.com/trust_your_abilities_Find her on LinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/in/keisha-greaves-7a1000bFind her on Facebook:www.facebook.com/keishagreavesCheck out her podcast:www.anchor.fm/keisha-greaves

In this episode we speak with Dr. Elspeth (Elly) Hart).  We discuss her gymnastics career, her academic path, Gymnastic  Medicine , collaboration opportunities,  current research projects and her recent competition  in this seasons "American Ninja Warrior"!Dr. Hart's contact information:gymnasticsmedicine@gmail.comInstagram: elspethhart Gymnastics Medicine ResourcesTwitter:  gymnasticsmedicineInstagram:  gymnastics.medicineFacebook:  gymnasticsmedicineWebsite:  Gymnasticsmedicine.org

In this episode, I have a conversation with Isaac Lewis, co-founder of the ANCORE Fitness Trainer.  The ANCORE Trainer provides a light-weight,  full cable training experience that's built for any space and enables athletes of all kinds to become stronger.   It is easily and quickly mounted to a wall system or any power rack, bringing an adjustable pulley system delivering 5-65 pounds  of resistance.  We utilize this system in our clinics  for rehabilitation to high performance training drills for patients and clients of all ages and abilities. 

Today we sit down with Tony Gentilcore, strength and conditioning coach, presenter, author, and  one of the  co-founders of Cressey Sports Performance,  We discuss Tony's journey into the strength and conditioning world, his training philosophy, upcoming courses and plans for the future.Find Tony's blogs, social media links and contact information at www.tonygentilecore.com

In this episode, we are joined by Emre Barakci, creator of the Gripedo.  Emre is a Bio-Optics and Biomechanics Engineer.  He has studied Judo and Sambo and Eastern European strength training techniques.Emre designed and developed the Gripedo, a patented training device intended to improve grip and arm strength strength along with conditioning in order to improve athletic performance.  Gripedo is used by  Olympians, NBA, NHL, MLB, MiLB, UFC, Crossfit Games athletes, coaches, professional teams, and professional rehabilitation offices. Website:  www.gripedo.comInstagram: @gripedotrainer

Today we speak with Dr. Ben Saviet, DPM who is a board certified foot and ankle specialist with Centeral Massachusetts Podiatry.  In this episode, we discuss foot and ankle injuries along with interventions and injury prevention.  Dr. Saviet explains treatment approaches to promote healing and return to sport interventions such as Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy, Amniotic Tissue Allografts, orthotics, and corrective exercises.Central Massachusetts Podiatry can be reached at centralmasspodiatry.com,  by calliing the Worcester location at 508-356-7021 and the Westborough location at 508-233-3683.