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Welcome to Episode #26 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Lisa Baptis, a physical therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, who has been trained specifically in the Meeks Method. Scott and Lisa started out by defining osteoporosis and why it is often misunderstood to be specific to older patients. They discussed why osteoporosis is prevalent in the population, and if not treated appropriately, can cause severe pain, even fractures. We trust you will benefit from an increased understanding of osteoporosis that you will gain from listening to this episode of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options. Lisa Baptis, PT, DPT Staff Physical Therapist Lisa has been working at UPenn Penn Medicine in Outpatient Rehabilitation since 2004. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in exercise Physiology from Rutgers’s University in 1989, her Master Degree from Temple University and most recently her Doctorate of Physical therapy in 2014. Lisa has worked in a variety of settings including, Acute Rehabilitation, Inpatient Acute Care, and Outpatient Orthopedics. Lisa is currently pursuing advanced training in Movement Impairment syndromes through Washington University. She is currently certified in Vestibular and Concussion Rehabilitation thought American Institute of Balance and Osteoporosis training in the Meeks Method. Married with three children, Lisa enjoys cycling, hiking and traveling to the National Parks.

Welcome to Episode #25 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Jaimee Kukla, a chiropractor practicing in Lawrenceville, New Jersey for over 20 years. Scott and Jaimee discussed chiropractic manipulation, what it's used for and some of the misconceptions behind it. They also talked about the difference between chiropractic manipulation and physical therapy, and when one is an appropriate treatment over the other. If you have ever had chiropractic manipulation as part of your treatment plan, or you are just interested in manual medicine for treatment of musculoskeletal pain, we trust you enjoy this podcast. Jaimee Kukla, DC Dr. Jaimee C. Kukla, Chiropractor, PC 2 Princess road, Suite A Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 609-844-980 www.kuklachiro.com Undergrad was Villanova University, Then New York Chiropractic College. The practice was opened November 2000. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

Welcome to Episode #24 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Dr. Greg Kelley, Princeton Spine & Joint Center's newest physician. Dr. Kelley joined PS&J Center from the Georgetown Hospital System, where he specialized in musculoskeletal medicine. Scott and Greg had an in-depth conversation about Elbow Pain. They discussed the general approach they take with patients with elbow pain, the different pathologies, the different diagnostic tests and different treatment plans for individuals with elbow pain. Greg Kelley, MD is a board certified physical medicine and rehabilitation physician specializing in the care of patients with musculoskeletal and rehabilitation issues. After graduating cum laude from Georgetown University, Dr. Kelley completed his medical school training at St. George’s University School of Medicine before returning to Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and the National Rehabilitation Hospital for his specialty training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Dr. Kelley has spearheaded the implementation of the Rehabilitation and Performance Centers of Excellence in local subacute nursing facilities in the Princeton area. He lectures and publishes widely on issues concerning the management and alleviation of patients’ pain. He also seeks to maximize each person’s potential toward the goal of achieving personal peak performance. He emphasizes that achieving peak performance clearly varies among patient populations – professional athletes have different specific expectations than geriatric patients with heart or lung disease. But, at the end of the day, everyone strives to be the best version of themselves that they possibly can and it is in that pursuit that Dr. Kelley finds purpose and passion in his work helping people. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

Welcome to Episode #23 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, discussed ACL Injuries with Nick Cifelli, a Sports Physical Therapist who works with Progression Physical Therapy in Princeton New Jersey as well as The Training Room in Southern New Jersey. The focus of this episode on ACL Injuries included primary and secondary prevention of ACL tears and rehabilitation. Scott Curtis and Nick Cifelli discussed what the ACL is and how it can be injured, how to diagnose a tear, and how to manage it both surgically and non-surgically. So if you have ever experienced an ACL injury or you are a parent of a child who has, you will learn a lot from this episode of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. Nick Cifelli, PT, DPT, CSCS Nick grew up in Ewing, NJ and graduated from Ewing High School in 2009 where he played both soccer and baseball. As an undergraduate, Nick attended The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and received a degree in Health and Exercise Science. He was a collegiate baseball player during his time at TCNJ, and also worked in the athletic training room. Upon graduating from TCNJ in 2013, he began personal training and became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Nick graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 2017 with a Doctorate in Physical therapy. His personal interests include weight lifting, golfing, skiing, playing soccer, and going to the beach. Education: Bachelor’s in Exercise Science from The College of New Jersey Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University Continuing Education: Selective Functional Movement Assessment Maitland-Australian Physiotherapy Seminars MT-1: Essential Peripheral Soft Tissue Techniques – Release with Fascialization Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

In episode 22 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center podcast, Dr Zinovy Meyler, the co-director of the interventional spine program at the Princeton Spine and Joint Center discusses Tai Chi with Sifu Tony Jackson, founder of Dao Concepts. Tai Chi. Most of us are familiar with the common scene in which it is portrayed; a group of seniors practicing slow movements in a park. As you will learn in this podcast conversation, tai chi is far more than that. It is a serious form of martial arts that has many different dimensions including a mental and psychological aspect with multiple benefits. Our podcast guest, Sifu Tony Jackson of Dao Concepts, has a military background, then went through the corporate world, and ended up using tai chi for his own well being. He learned it to the point where it became a central part of his life. Now Tony is teaching tai chi. In this conversation, you will learn the different benefits of tai chi, the different aspects of tai chi, the psychological component, the historical component, and the physical component that makes this such a great form of martial arts. Sifu Tony Jackson President & Head Instructor of Dao Concepts Discover the Way from Within Dao Concepts is about finding a balanced approach to family, work, life. I truly believe that we can help you discover the way from within. Our approach is about helping individuals seek the answers within. Through our innovative programs from Tai Chi, Life-Coaching, Executive Leadership Coaching, Private Lessons, & our Kids Martial Arts Program, we will help individuals to become better accumulated to live in our modern day world. If you want to live, you have to do nothing. If you want to thrive, then join Dao Concepts and let us help you discover the way from within. Tony Jackson graduated from the United States Military Academy (West Point) in 1989 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering (Energy Systems) and commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He served as an Airborne Ranger Infantryman with the 10th Mountain Division. Tony also successfully completed Pathfinder, SAPPER and SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape) training. He served in the 1st Gulf War and Somalian Conflict to include hot spots in Egypt/Israel and the El Salvador/Nicaragua conflict guarding CIA outposts in Honduras. Tony left the military as a 1st Lieutenant (Promotable) where he began his corporate career. Tony worked at several prominent corporations including Nestle, The Dial Corporation, Roche Pharmaceuticals, and AmerisourceBergen. While a Vice President at AmerisourceBergen, Tony managed over $42 Billion in pharmaceutical spend. Tony has been the COO for two companies. His last job being the COO of BDI Pharma. Tony is the President and Owner of Dao Concepts incorporated in 2006. Tony teaches Tai Chi to adults and Kung Fu to kids full-time at his school. He also teaches Tai Chi at the Peddie School. He is the author of two books: “Decisive Leadership” and “Trinity – The Awakening”. He is currently writing the sequel to “Trinity”. Sincerely, Anthony T. Jackson Managing Partner & President DAO CONCEPTS (703) 980-5863 | ajackson@daoconcepts.com | http://www.daoconcepts.com Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical...

In this episode of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Marco Funiciello, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program spoke with Dr. Freddie Song, an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in knee and shoulder injuries and surgery. This podcast is about the topic of rotator cuff, rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff tendinopathy, and dives into the intricacies of surgical evaluation and surgical approach. Frederick S. Song, M.D. Dr. Song graduated cum laude from Colgate University with honors in Molecular Biology. During his undergraduate career, he was a four year starter on the varsity soccer team. As a senior, he served as team captain and was the Patriot League Player of the Year. After graduating from Colgate, he received his Doctorate of Medicine from Jefferson Medical College, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society during his fourth year. Dr. Song completed his surgical internship and orthopaedic residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a resident, he served as an assistant team physician for the LaSalle University basketball and football teams. Following residency, Dr. Song completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas in Greenville, South Carolina. Under the guidance of Dr. Richard Hawkins, he received specialized training in knee and shoulder arthroscopy, as well as complex knee and shoulder reconstruction. During his fellowship, Dr. Song served as an assistant team physician for the Colorado Rockies Major League Baseball team and the Boston Red Sox affiliate Greenville Drive baseball team. He is currently the team orthopaedic surgeon for the Peddie School and Ewing High School and serves as a consultant for numerous other high schools and colleges in the area. Dr. Song has authored several peer review journal articles and text book chapters on a variety of orthopaedic topics. He recently completed a chapter on massive rotator cuff repairs published in the Instructional Course Lecture series by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Other recent publications include a chapter on subscapularis repairs in DeLee and Drez’s Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and a chapter covering shoulder replacement surgery in the textbook, Orthopaedic Care of the Mature Athlete. Dr. Song currently serves as an associate instructor for the Arthoscopy Association of North America, instructing other surgeons on techniques in shoulder arthroscopy. His orthopaedic interests include arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and knee, as well as knee and shoulder reconstruction. Dr. Marco Funiciello, DO, is a board certified physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. Dr. Funiciello is the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center. https://princetonsjc.com/ After graduating from the University of Scranton, Dr. Funiciello received his medical degree from UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Funiciello then received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Funiciello has extensive additional training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and often utilizes this skill set to complement his conservative and holistic approach to his patients. Dr. Funiciello has authored numerous chapters and papers and lectures widely. He is consistently rated as one of the best doctors in the country by his peers and by his patients.

In episode 20 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center podcast, Dr Zinovy Meyler, the co-director of the interventional spine program at the Princeton Spine and Joint Center explored 'Movement Culture' with Dave DiSanto, founder of the Yoga and Movement Training Center. Dave is yoga instructor, a movement teacher, an Ironman and a triple crown hiker. * Make sure to see Dave's demonstration videos following our podcast interview on youtube.* https://youtu.be/LHRXb9L4hh8 What is this 'Movement Culture'? It is a difficult concept to grasp because it is something very specific as well as all encompassing. Movement permeates what we do. Musculoskeletal care pain is all encompassing and there are ways that we can prevent this pain. And part of it comes from our ability to adapt, our ability to strengthen, and our ability to move in daily life which are some of the things that we naturally lose on a daily basis. In this discussion Zinovy and Dave explore a number of different aspects of the movement culture and the attributes that it brings neuroplasticity. In other words, how do we learn and and how does our nervous system adapt, how movement can stave off some neurodegenerative disease, prevent some spinal injuries and joint injuries, and how it can help us engage in life. This is a wide ranging conversation and it should interest everyone because we all move and we all should be able to move better. So we hope you enjoy this episode about the 'Movement Culture'. Dave DiSanto has been practicing yoga for over 12 years, teaching for 5 and simply obsessed with movement since 2015. “As long as I can remember I’ve always been motivated to see what the human mind and body is capable of. The idea of having limitations was always an unsettling one. I wanted to be the one dictating to my body what I could accomplish rather than my body putting limits on my life’s experience. In 2008 I accomplished my first Ironman Triathlon and something changed, a shift in consciousness that said from now on nothings impossible. During the next few years I would go on to complete the Triple Crown of hiking, having completed thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trails as well as the Grand Enchantment Trail, nearly 10,000 miles of hiking...and counting. As a personal trainer I’ve had the opportunity to work with individuals with various disabilities, the elderly and as of recent many talented young athletes. My approach varies but can be easily summed up with one word, “MOVE”. 2015 marked my first experience studying the “Ido Portal Method”. Since then I would say I’ve become obsessed with the new perspectives and freedoms it has presented me. I’ve travelled to Thailand twice for a yearly Movement Camp which hosts the worlds best movers from around the world to gather together and learn from some of the best teachers across the world as well, all sharing one common thread, a love for exploring human movement. My goal now is to create a culture of hard working, focused individuals and share the knowledge, passion and experience with others that has allowed me to experience so much in life.” Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a...

Welcome to episode #19 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, had a great conversation with Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center. They discussed the basics of electrodiagnostic studies, which includes EMG and nerve conduction studies. They focused a little more on the basics from a patient perspective by answering some common questions like "What is an EMG and nerve conduction study? Why are we doing it? When is it appropriate to do it? And what are some of the risks and benefits of these studies?" Hopefully you enjoy it and learn a few things about electrodiagnostic studies. Zinovy Meyler, DO Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

Welcome to episode #18 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Nicole Cleffi, a blood flow restriction physical therapist from Robert Wood Johnson Physical Therapy and the topic of conversation was blood flow restriction physical therapy. They talked about this new form of technology being used in physical therapy, what it is, and certain patients who it's applicable for, and maybe some patients who its not so great for. They talked about some of the expected outcomes and how it could help patients both postoperatively and for nonoperative musculoskeletal issues. Enjoy! Nicole Cleffi, DPT Physical Therapist at RWJ Sports Physical Therapy in Princeton, NJ Aug 2016 – present Nicole received her doctorate of physical therapy from Columbia University in 2009 where she specialized in orthopedics. Prior to that, she attended Arcadia University where she received a BA in psychology. Being an athlete from a young age, Nicole always had an interest in sports. She fell in love with sports medicine after working as a student athletic trainer in both high school and college. Now with over 10 years of experience working in outpatient physical therapy, Nicole uses her extensive manual therapy and movement science training to help her patients get back to the things they love to do. In the clinic she see’s patients and athletes of all ages, but also works as the PT for Gymland’s Arena gymnastics team. In her free time, she enjoys running, cycling and traveling with her husband. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

​In episode 17 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center podcast, Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, had a great conversation with Sunita Mani, PT, DPT, MBA, CEAS, who is the Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation at Plainsboro & South Brunswick. They had a really good in depth conversation about McKenzie method. McKenzie method is a method of treating primarily the spine, or at least that was the focus of the conversation. If you have any interest in treating the spine, any issues with the spine, if you have any loved ones with issues with the spine, you may find this conversation very helpful and useful because they delve into the importance of ergonomics, posture, the approach of McKenzie, what it's based on. They also talk about how to be a better physical therapy patient, essentially what does it take to get as much out of the treatment as possible. And as this approach implies, this can apply to anything and if you have ever gone through any type of rehabilitation, taking an active role in your care and specifics of that as we talk about in this podcast would be very useful for you, so enjoy. Sunita Mani, PT, DPT, MBA, CEAS Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation at Plainsboro & South Brunswick. Sunita fell in love with physical therapy when she volunteered at a hospital when she was 16 years old. She was fortuitously assigned to the physical therapy department & was immediately drawn to the change she saw in people, both physically and mentally, and knew she wanted to be part of it. She completed her Bachelor of Science, Master of Physical Therapy & Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in 2005, after which she completed her Master of Business Administration from Holy Family University in Philadelphia. Sunita was recruited in 2012 to the University Medical Center of Princeton (now Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center) to start outpatient rehabilitation on the hospital campus and serve as the Director of Outpatient Rehabilitation in Plainsboro; she now also manages physical therapy at the South Brunswick campus. Sunita has taken advanced coursework in posture and ergonomics, thus earning her CEAS (Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist). Over the course of her career, Sunita has had extensive education in orthopedics with a focus on manual therapy and functional biomechanics; she is a McKenzie-trained physical therapist whose clinical passion is the treatment of the spine. Sunita successfully uses the McKenzie approach (MDT: mechanical diagnosis and therapy) in her treatment of patients and finds it extremely valuable and beneficial for patient with neck & back pain. Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast.

Welcome to episode #16 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Scott Giallella, a vestibular physical therapists at Hamilton Physical Therapy Services. They talked a lot about vestibular physical therapy, what it's used for, and what kind of patients would benefit from it. They also talked about the role of physical therapy in concussive symptoms. And finally talked about different types of physical therapy for fall reduction and individuals who may have frequent mechanical falls. Scott Giallella Physical Therapist/partner/owner at Hamilton Physical Therapy Services Jun 2002 – Present Education The College of New Jersey BA in Science/Corporate Fitness Widener University Masters of Science in Physical Therapy Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

Welcome to episode #15 of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, sat down with Barbara Kutch, Physical Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. Barbara is an orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in golf rehabilitation and has trained with Titlest. Barbara and Scott had an informative conversation about golf medicine, golf physical therapy, and golf injuries. If you are a golfer, this is definitely a podcast episode you will find helpful. They discussed a variety of topics to help reduce injury, proper ways to warm up with your swing, proper kinematics within your swing to help recover from injury or might actually pre-dispose you to injury. They also talked about some professional athletes and why are they develop injuries over time and various ways that to go about preventing injuries from recurring again. Barbara Kutch DPT Physical Therapist at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center, Princeton New Jersey Extra Innings Mt. Laurel Softball/Baseball Instructor Certified strength and conditioning coach (CSCS) Titleist Performance Institute Medical Level3 Certified Running Gait Analyst Level 1 (Association of Clinical Excellence) Presentations: APTANJ Spring Conference 2019 Don't be thrown for a curve, assessing the throwing athlete in physical therapy District Meetings Fall 2018 Sport Specific Outpatient Physical Therapy for the Golfer The Implementation of a Golf Rehabilitation and Fitness Program in Outpatient Physical Therapy National Strength and Conditioning Association: Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference Neumann University December 1-2, 2017 Articles: 3 Drills to Enhance the Rhythm of the Baseball Swing Elite Baseball Performance Feb 12, 2018 Have a plan to improve offensive success March 2018, 23,(3) Good baserunning isn't reliant on speed April 2018, 23,(4) Keeping outfield miscues to a minimum May 2018,23, (5) Hover the lead leg for a quick timing fix June 2018, 23,(6) Drills to optimize hitter's weight transfer July 2018, 23, (7) Putting time on your side on the diamond August 2018, 23, (8) Hitting Problems? tape together a swing September 2018 23,(9) Take a leap into the science of power hitting November 2018, 23,(11) Little details matter in outfield throwing December 2018, 23, (12) Help your players see the ball better February 2019, 24, (2) Baseball drills can aid softball players March 2019, 24, (3) Honors: ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American 2008 (softball) NJ All-State 2003 (softball) Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

​Welcome to another episode of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, the Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center sat down with Payal Patel, the Director of Physical Therapy and Co-Founder at Adapt Performance And Rehab in Lawrence Township. Payal Patel is a fantastic physical therapist who has a passion for getting active adults engaged in physical therapy. They had a great conversation about active adults who may have suffered an injury and the steps to evaluate them, treat them, and get them back doing what they want to do in a pain free manner. So if you're an adult who is active or who wants to become active, I highly recommend listening to the conversation they had and I hope you enjoy it. Payal Patel Payal is a physical therapist, director of physical therapy, and co-founder at Adapt Performance And Rehab. She has worked with professional athletes from professional football, hockey, and soccer as well as firefighters. Payal currently focuses on helping active adults who desire to stay active and have been let down by previous physical therapy treatments, doctors, or other treatments. She has had her own back pain, which debilitated her as an athlete and active adults. Her struggles led to her progressive style of treatment which she now uses to help active adults put their own injury struggles behind them so they can do what they love. Payal believes all athletes and active adults should have the confidence in knowing that their bodies can stand up to any task and stay active without the worry of lingering injuries slowing them down. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

In this episode of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Marco Funiciello, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program spoke with Dr. Rony Nazarian, Board Certified Fellowship Trained Spinal Surgeon in Princeton, NJ. They discussed both minimally invasive approaches and more conventional approaches for spinal surgery. Dr. Rony Nazarian received his bachelors of science from Dickinson College Cum Laude with honors in Biology. During his time at Dickinson College he was the recipient of the distinguished Spencer Fullerton Baird prize for research in biology. After graduating, Dr. Nazarian completed a year of extensive molecular genetics research at the University of Pennsylvania where he published in nationally recognized peer reviewed journals. Dr. Nazarian went on to earn his Medical degree at Albany Medical College in upstate NY. He completed a surgical internship at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital and then continued his Orthopaedic residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. He received extensive training in all aspects of Orthopaedic surgery during his time in Albany, NY. After completing residency he finished a Spine Fellowship at the renowned New England Baptist Hospital in Boston, MA. In this combined Orthopaedic and Neurosurgery fellowship Dr. Nazarian received specialized training in degenerative, congenital, and deformity surgery. There he learned both non-operative treatments of spine disorders as well as traditional and minimally invasive approaches to surgery. Dr. Nazarian has extensive training in minimally invasive spine surgery for decompression and/or fusions. These newer tubular approaches allow for less blood loss, smaller incisions, shorter hospital stay and less pain from surgery. Dr. Marco Funiciello, DO, is a board certified physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. Dr. Funiciello is the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center. https://princetonsjc.com/ After graduating from the University of Scranton, Dr. Funiciello received his medical degree from UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Funiciello then received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Funiciello has extensive additional training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and often utilizes this skill set to complement his conservative and holistic approach to his patients. Dr. Funiciello has authored numerous chapters and papers and lectures widely. He is consistently rated as one of the best doctors in the country by his peers and by his patients.

Welcome to another episode of the Princeton Spine and Joint Center Podcast. In this episode Dr. Scott Curtis, the Sports Medicine Director at Princeton Spine and Joint Center sat down with Tyler Joyce, a Physical Therapist, CoFounder and Center Director of ActiveCore Physical Therapy here in Princeton. Scott and Tyler discussed in great detail Redcord Physical Therapy. They reviewed some of its benefits, how it helps with neuromuscular stabilization, how it can be used to treat pain and improve dysfunction. If you've ever heard of Redcord physical therapy we think you will really enjoy this episode of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast. Tyler Joyce PT, CNP, RAS, SFMA, TPI Co-Founder / Center Director / Physical Therapist at ActiveCore Physical Therapy, Princeton New Jersey Tyler Joyce is a compassionate leader and physical therapist who is passionate about improving the lives of his clients through the power of neuromuscular activation. Tyler's motivation will never stop until Activcore transforms the field of physical therapy and performance. With each successful outcome, Tyler is reminded why he joined the profession in the first place: to serve others. Tyler was most influenced by his father, a former professional baseball player. Tyler followed in his dad's footsteps as a pitcher in high school. Whenever Tyler struggled on the mound, his father would provide a calming presence to help him overcome any doubts and fears. A presence that gave him the courage to be exceptional. After sustaining an elbow injury, Tyler shifted his focus to a career in exercise physiology and physical therapy. He became a physical therapist and eventually earned a reputation as the top Redcord NEURAC (neuromuscular activation) practitioner in the United States. Over the past decade, Tyler has taught this concept to hundreds of other providers, including the athletic training staff for the US Olympic Committee, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Nationals, and the University of Michigan. Today, Tyler leads the Activcore movement in Princeton. And, just like his dad, whenever a client or teammate is struggling with something, Tyler shows up in a powerful way to support them for an exceptional outcome. AREAS OF INTEREST: Teaching and leadership Pain science Sports injury rehabilitation General orthopedics EDUCATION: University of Delaware, Fitness Management, 1994 Hanzehogeschool Van Groningen, Physical Therapy, 1999 Redcord Norway, Certified Neurac Practitioner Redcord Norway, Certified Neurac Teacher, 2007-present Redcord Norway, Certified Redcord Active Teacher, 2007-present CREDENTIALS: PT (Physical Therapist) CNP (Certified Neurac Practitioner) RAS (Redcord Active Specialist) SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment) Level 1 Certified TPI (Titleist Performance Institute Certified) Level 1 Certified Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

​In episode 11 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center podcast, Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center, had a great conversation with Simon Hanft, M.D., who is the Director of Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery, the Surgical Director of the Pituitary Tumor Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Their conversation ranged from spine tumors, the way they present, what type of spine tumors exist in general scope, what type of treatments Dr. Hanft employs for those tumors and how he diagnoses and approaches a patient that may or may not need surgery. They also talked about the different aspects of non- oncological surgeries, how does someone with minimally invasive therapeutic background approach some of the more common degenerative entities like spinal stenosis and herniated disc, what type of surgeries are available and what's on the horizon in the surgical world. They also talked about when its appropriate not to do surgery and some of the other considerations dealing with psychosomatics and personality types. They also talked about the nature of medicine in the US and how the mentality is somewhat different from Europe. So this is an in depth, wide ranging, long but very rewarding conversation with an expert in the field who has a tremendous background. Enjoy! Simon Hanft, MD Director, Minimally Invasive Brain Tumor Surgery Surgical Director, Pituitary Tumor Program Neurosurgeon I developed a focus on the treatment of brain and spine tumors while a resident at Columbia University in New York City. I then transitioned to a dedicated surgical neuro-oncology fellowship at the University of Miami, where I gained significant experience in treating malignant brain tumors, developing clinical trials, and delivering minimally invasive therapies for both primary and metastatic tumors of the central nervous system. Prior to my surgical training, I received my undergraduate degree from Yale University, a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge in England, and a medical degree from Stanford University. While at Stanford, I was awarded a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) fellowship award for research into the effects of inflammation and radiation on neural stem cells. The results from this research were published in a high impact journal on stem cell repair. Honors Jackson Hospital Systems Quality Improvement (QI) Grant for founding the Jackson Brain Tumor Bank, 2014 Council of State Neurosurgical Societies (CSNS) Socioeconomic Fellowship, 2011 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Research Training Fellowship, 2005 William B. Bean Research Award, American Osler Society, 2005 Stanford Medical Scientist Fellowship, 2004 Stanford Arts & Humanities Medical Scholars Grant, 2002 New York Arthritis Foundation Fellowship, 2001 Lupus Foundation of America Fellowship, 1997 Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast.

In episode 10 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center podcast, Dr. Scott Curtis, Director of Sports Medicine here at the practice, had a great conversation with Nicole Groszew Mattonelli from Professional Physical Therapy here in Princeton. Nicole is an orthopedic physical therapist and a sport specific physical therapist who has a wealth of knowledge on different types of sport specific physical therapy protocols. They talked about a lot of different things including generalized physical therapy, what it is and what are some of the expectations behind physical therapy. Scott and Nicole also talked about sports specific physical therapy and a functional progression to getting an athlete back to doing what they want to do. They used the example of runners' sport specific injuries and different ways that we get them back to running. So if you've ever done physical therapy or are an athlete who has had chronic or acute injuries that required physical therapy, we think you will enjoy this episode. Nicole Groszew Mattonelli, PT, DPT OCS Clinical Director of Professional Physical Therapy in Princeton Dr. Nicole Groszew Mattonelli received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ). Prior to that, she attended Kean University where she earned her Bachelors of Arts in Biology. Nicole was a student athlete at Kean, as a member of the women’s soccer team, spotlighted for player of the week among other conference honors. Dr. Nicole Groszew Mattonelli is a Board Certified Specialist in Orthopedics. She has been practicing in an Outpatient setting for the last six years in clinics with an emphasis on manual therapy and corrective exercise. Her future goals include continuing to expand her knowledge base with attending continuing education courses to further her manual therapy skills and continue with professional development. Scott Curtis, DO Director of Sports Medicine at Princeton Spine and Joint Center Dr. Scott Curtis is a board certified, fellowship trained physician who specializes in the care of sports related injuries and general musculoskeletal care. After attending Penn State University, Dr. Curtis received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and then completed his residency at Morristown Medical Center in Morristown, NJ where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Curtis completed the renowned Sports Medicine Fellowship at Atlantic Sports Health where he worked with the New York Jets, Seton Hall University Athletics, College of St. Elizabeth Athletics and various high school teams. From weekend warriors to professional athletes, high school athletes to 90+ year old tennis players, Dr. Curtis has a singular focus to treat each patient as an individual, identify their concerns as well as their specific goals and help them reach their aspirations using the most effective non-surgical care options.

In episode #9 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program spoke with Dr. Andrew Appello, practicing clinical herbalist, acupuncturist, and registered nurse of Healthy Living Acupuncture and that's just scratching the surface. They had a great conversation about a number of topics. Andrew has a background in Ayurvedic medicine, he has an extensive background in martial arts which he ties into the practice of acupuncture and herbal medicine. They talked about the history and application of acupuncture - what one can expect if one was to go for the acupuncture treatments including the sessions, including what to expect in terms of treatment durations, outcomes, what the scientific background for accupuncture is. Anyone who's interested in acupuncture, for that matter, if acupuncture can be helpful for them, for their pain, for their anxiety, for stress, would be very interested in hearing Andrew speak because he brings a lot of different aspects of his background to the conversation and enlightens us about acupuncture and its applications. Andrew Appello MSOM, L.Ac., RH(AHG), RN is a practicing clinical herbalist, acupuncturist, and registered nurse whose commitment to natural therapies and traditional Asian healing modalities began in his youth with his pursuit of the martial arts. His masters were teachers who kept the ancient practice of combining traditional healing modalities with the various martial arts forms. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Rider University, Andrew turned his focus to his lifelong commitment to the study of the martial arts and their accompanying ancient healing disciplines. He pursued formal training of these therapies at highly regarded American schools, and apprenticed with leaders in the fields of acupuncture and herbal therapeutics. He received a Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine, covering both internal and external medicine, from the Tri-State College of Acupuncture in Manhattan. Here, he studied three styles of acupuncture: Japanese Acupuncture under Kilko Matsamoto Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture Western Acupuncture, including bio-medical acupuncture and trigger point therapy and two forms of herbal healing: Kanpo Japanese Herbal Therapy Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast.

In episode #8 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Marco Funiciello, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program https://princetonsjc.com/ spoke with Dr. Sandro LaRocca , Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Director of the New Jersey Neck and Back Institute https://njnbi.com/. They discussed Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy, the symptoms, the causes, and the surgical approach to treatment. Dr. Sandro LaRocca is director and founder of the New Jersey Neck and Back Institute and is a fellowship trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon who is board certified by American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the North American Spine Society, the New Jersey Spine Society, the Society for Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, The Orthopaedic Surgeons of New Jersey, and the American Medical Association. Dr. LaRocca has been in private practice since 2001. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive and open techniques of spinal reconstructions, stabilization, and nerve (spinal cord) decompression of the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid-back), and lumbar (low back) spine. Dr. Marco Funiciello, DO, is a board certified physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. Dr. Funiciello is the Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at Princeton Spine and Joint Center. After graduating from the University of Scranton, Dr. Funiciello received his medical degree from UMDNJ-School of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Funiciello then received his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation from Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Manhattan where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Dr. Funiciello has extensive additional training in Osteopathic Manual Medicine and often utilizes this skill set to complement his conservative and holistic approach to his patients. Dr. Funiciello has authored numerous chapters and papers and lectures widely. He is consistently rated as one of the best doctors in the country by his peers and by his patients.

In episode #7 of the Princeton Spine & Joint Center Podcast, Dr. Zinovy Meyler, Co-Director of the Interventional Spine Program at PSJC https://princetonsjc.com, spoke with Dr. Matthew McDonnell, Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon with University Orthopaedics Associates in Princeton New Jersey https://www.uoanj.com. They discussed in detail lumbar discectomy, spinal fusion and the conditions appropriate for each diagnosis and treatment, as well as lumbar spine, cervical spine, and a variety of disc diseases and trauma. Dr. Matthew McDonnell specializes in degenerative conditions and traumatic injuries of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He treats conditions such as stenosis, myelopathy, radiculopathy, disc herniation, spondylolisthesis and fractures of both the spine and the extremities. He has an extensive bibliography of original papers, book chapters and abstracts and has presented both nationally and internationally. He obtained his medical degree from New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ, after completing his undergraduate degree at The College of New Jersey. He completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Brown University and Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI. Dr. McDonnell then completed a fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma at Brown University followed by a fellowship in Spine Surgery at Rothman Institute and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Zinovy Meyler is a board certified, fellowship trained physician specializing in the non-operative care of spine, joint, muscle and nerve pain. After graduating from New York University and receiving his medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Meyler performed his specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, The University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell, where he was honored to serve as Chief Resident. Following residency, Dr. Meyler received additional training in ultrasound guidance at the Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship training in interventional spine and joint medicine at the prestigious Beth Israel Spine Institute in Manhattan. Dr. Meyler is the author of multiple medical chapters and peer-reviewed papers. He serves as a reviewer for medical journals and lectures widely. Dr. Meyler’s expert medical opinion has been sought in newspapers and on radio shows, as well as on this podcast.