2 PTs in a Pod Douglas & Lucas
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- Health & Fitness
Two PT's discussing our goals, experiences with physical therapy, and a broad array of health topics.
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PEACE and LOVE, not Rest and Ice?
RICE, or rest, ice, compress, and elevate is a method we all know regarding inflammation but is it the best? Listen in as Dr. Douglas and Dr. Lucas discuss inflammation and its vital role in rehab.
Dubois B, Esculier JF. Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):72-73. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-101253
Dr. Mirkin Blog- https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/why-ice-delays-recovery.html -
Focused Eccentric Training- uses in rehab/tendons, strength training, and building muscle.
In this episode, we talked about eccentric contractions. More specifically, focusing on eccentric work for tendon/rehab, strength training, and hypertrophy (building muscle). Papers referenced:
Azevedo PHSM, Oliveira MGD, Schoenfeld BJ. Effect of different eccentric tempos on hypertrophy and strength of the lower limbs. Biol Sport. 2022;39(2):443-449. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2022.105335
Schoenfeld BJ, Ogborn DI, Krieger JW. Effect of repetition duration during resistance training on muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Med. 2015;45(4):577-585. doi:10.1007/s40279-015-0304-0
Wilk M, Zajac A, Tufano JJ. The Influence of Movement Tempo During Resistance Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy Responses: A Review. Sports Med. 2021;51(8):1629-1650. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01465-2 -
Season 2! Ep.1 Flexibility, and Strength Training.
Welcome to Season two of 2 PTs in a Pod. We're starting off the season discussing flexibility: when it may be useful and when maybe not so much. We also discuss Strength training, and its importance in rehab, recreational sports, and everyday living.
References for the podcast:
Lauersen JB, Bertelsen DM, Andersen LB. The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Jun;48(11):871-7. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092538. Epub 2013 Oct 7. PMID: 24100287.
Lauersen JB, Andersen TE, Andersen LB. Strength training as superior, dose-dependent and safe prevention of acute and overuse sports injuries: a systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Dec;52(24):1557-1563. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099078. Epub 2018 Aug 21. PMID: 30131332
The Case for retiring Flexibility as A Major component of physical fitness. James Nuzzo 2019: Opinion
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Episode 17: Dr. Aaron Kubal
Help us in welcoming our guest Dr. Aaron Kubal, aka Dr. No Cracky Backy.
Aaron is a current Doctor of Chiropractic but you may know him more so from his ability to navigate the rough waters of the literature through his social media accounts.
Dr. Kubal joins us in conversations about empowering the patients of the world with the current literature to allow them to optimize their healthcare decisions through education, guidance, and most importantly self-empowering independence. -
Episode 16: Dr. Saransh Kapoor (Dr. SK)
Welcome our guest Dr. Saransh Kapoor (Dr. SK), a Stony Brook University graduate who practices outpatient Physical Therapy in New York. In this episode, we discover the unique pathway through PT school for Dr. SK and his entrepreneurial mindset. We discuss the importance of expanding your business and taking the initial step to expanding your reach as a young clinician.
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Episode 15: Dr. Haley Rogers
Welcome our returning guest Doctor Haley Rogers PT, DPT. During this episode, we catch up with Haley after her completing her boards and moving to Colorado. We dive into the perks of finally finishing school along with some of the negative aspects of insurance-based Physical Therapy.