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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.

The Optimal Body Dr. Jen Fraboni & Dr. Dom Fraboni

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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.

    357 | Improve Your Metabolism, Body Composition and Pain during Perimenopauase and Beyond with Dr. Stephanie Estima

    357 | Improve Your Metabolism, Body Composition and Pain during Perimenopauase and Beyond with Dr. Stephanie Estima

    In this episode, Dr. Stephanie delves into the various factors that influenced her career path and discusses the critical ways in which nutritional and training needs evolve as we age. She explains why you might notice weight gain in your 40s despite maintaining the same routine and explores the importance of meal timings and how to maximize the benefits of exercise. Dr. Stephanie also addresses the role of intermittent fasting, the benefits of HIIT and cardio as we get older, and how to determine the right cardio intensity for your fitness level. Finally, she discusses whether hormone replacement therapy is suitable for all women. Tune in to learn more from Dr. Stephanie!



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    What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Stephaine Estima⁠:

    04:00 - What led Dr. Stephanie down her career path?

    10:45 - Why do nutritional and training considerations change as we age?

    13:15 - How do nutrition and training change?

    21:50 - Why are you putting on pounds in your 40s with the same routine?

    28:10 - Do meal timings matter and how do you maximise gains from exercise?

    31:40 - Intermittent fasting? Should you do it?

    38:38 - Can HIIT and cardio play a role as we continue to age?

    42:40 - How do you calculate your cardio intensity?

    44:15 - Should all women do hormone replacement therapy?

    48:00 - Learn more with Dr. Stephanie!



    To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/357



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    • 50 min
    356 | What is Dry Needling? When is it Beneficial?

    356 | What is Dry Needling? When is it Beneficial?

    Heard of Dry Needling? DocJen and Dr. Dom give you the rundown on what Dry Needling is, the effect it has on the body physiologically, and who might need it! They discuss the limitations of measurement bias in research, the benefits of dry-needling, how long it lasts, and what it means to have expectations and beliefs about dry-needling, also considering the role of supervision and emotions. Let's dive into all things dry needling and what the systematic reviews say about Dry Needling!



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    What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

    2:40 - What is Dry Needling?

    5:30 - Dry needling - how is it used?

    8:05 - Limitation of measurement bias

    11:55 - Dry needling benefit

    14:12 - How long does the benefit last?

    15:20 - Expectations and beliefs of dry needling

    19:13 - What the research says! Systematic reviews!

    22:40 - Emotion ,Supervision, and Pain? 



    To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠

    For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/356



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    • 24 min
    355 | Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity to Kick Insomnia with Devin Burke

    355 | Improving Sleep Quality and Quantity to Kick Insomnia with Devin Burke

    Devin takes a deep dive into the complexities of sleep, beginning with his personal journey towards understanding its significance. He explores the development of insomnia and its implications for individuals. Continuing, Devin sheds light on the physiological processes our bodies undergo during sleep, emphasizing its importance. He also highlights common mistakes people make regarding sleep and offers insights into addressing these errors. Transitioning to practical advice, Devin shares screen recommendations and healthy sleep habits, along with tips for managing emergency sleep-related situations. He further discusses daytime practices to improve sleep quality and offers practical solutions for those with limited time. Exploring sleep aids, Devin examines the effectiveness of sleeping medications. Additionally, Devin discusses the impact of environmental factors on sleep, including the relevance of sound machines. He also addresses how menopause and hormonal changes can disrupt sleep patterns, as well as the role of movement in promoting better sleep. Let's dive in!



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    **Vivo offers a 100-day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund.

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    What You Will Learn in This Interview with Devin Burke:

    7:10 - What got Devin into the realms of sleep.

    9:25 - How do you develop having insomnia?

    12:47 - What our body is doing during sleep?

    14:50 - Mistake you are making around sleep.

    17:00 - The second mistake you are making to sleep.

    19:02 - Screen recommendations and healthy habits for sleep.

    21:25 - Emergency situations!

    24:20 - What can you do during the day to sleep better!

    28:45 - Don’t have time? Here are your practical solutions.

    30:58 - Sleeping medications and aids.

    32:06 - How much does your environment affect sleep quantity and quality?

    36:15 - What about sound machines? Do you need one?

    38:00 - Menopause an hormonal changes affecting sleep?

    40:45 - How much does movement play a role in getting to sleep.

    43:10 - Learn more from Devin.



    To learn more about this episode⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and view full show notes, please visit the full website here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/355⁠⁠⁠



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    • 45 min
    354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?

    354 | What is Blood Flow Restriction Training?

    Have you heard of Blood Flow Restriction? DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the researcher who developed the method of Blood Flow Restriction training, their story of innovation and the science behind its effects on the body. Diving into its clinical implications associated with sarcopenia, cardiovascular complications, muscle growth and pain perception, they provide you with the latest research insights into Blood Flow Restriction Training.



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    What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

    1:50 - How BFR training was born?

    6:00 - How BFR training affects age related muscle wasting? 

    8:50 - How BFR supports blood pressure regulation 

    10:40 - Protocals to stimulate BFR for muscle growth 

    13:00 - BFR training and pain sensitivity 

    16:50 - The importance of supervision 



    To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠

    For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠https://jen.health/podcast/354



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    • 17 min
    353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh

    353 | The Fundamental Pillars of Holistic Health with Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Mahboubeh

    Diving into the pillars and levers of holistic health, Dr. Mahboubeh described why it is important to focus practice on holistic health and how you can begin to create the best environment to allow healing to occur. Then, she speaks about treating the body systemically and holistically, defining her phrase, "We are not what we eat but how we live." Then, she provides a guide to hydration, blood sugar regulation, how to optimize your plate, and finally, what it means to heal in layers. Let's peel back the layers of health with Dr. Mahboubeh!



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    **Vivo offers a 100-day trial period. If you are not completely satisfied, you can send the shoes back and get a refund.



    What You Will Learn in This Interview with ⁠Dr. Mahboubeh:⁠

    3:50 - Why focus practice on holistic health

    5:47 - How do we create the best environment to allow healing to occur

    8:00 - Why should we treat the body systemically and holistically

    15:36 - We are not what we eat but how we live

    19:55 Guide to hydration

    22:00 - Guidelines for hydration

    28:00 - Blood sugar regulation and Is there one best diet?

    33:35 - How to understand what your plate should look like

    37:00 - How do we heal in layers?

    40:38 - Where can you learn more with Dr. Mahboubeh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



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    • 43 min
    352 | Scapular Winging? What can you do!

    352 | Scapular Winging? What can you do!

    Seen or been told your shoulder blade is in a funky position during exercise? Perhaps popping out a little bit? Heard that scapular winging will cause pain inadvertently? Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom have your back as they explore all things scapular and debunk the common myths surrounding scapular winging. Tune into how scapular winging occurs, how you can begin to explore scapular range of motion, and how your scapular moves in coordination with its neighbors. Through this podcast, you’ll develop an appreciation for your scapulae and feel empowered to explore gaining control, awareness, and free expression through your scapulae!



    What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:

    2:30 – What is Scapular Winging?

    3:20 – Scapular Anatomy

    5:11 – Does scapular winging cause pain?

    6:56 – Are you aware of your scapular winging?

    10:30 – It’s not only about the scapulae

    14:56 – Scapular range of motion

    17:59 – Videotape how your scapula moves... It’s pretty cool!

    18:38 - How to test your scapular range of motion

    20:51 - Funny movement does not mean pain or injury

    To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠



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    • 23 min

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