Straight-Talk Physio Podcast
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The Straight-Talk Physio Podcast is designed specifically for the general public to help dispel healthcare myths and help listeners make informed decisions about their care. Your hosts are Dr. Andrew Junak PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Craig Giambattista PT, DPT, OCS, two physical therapists who are Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialists. They are both passionate about helping people make better decisions about their health while avoiding opiates, injection or surgery.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Straight-Talk Physio Podcast is designed specifically for the general public to help dispel healthcare myths and help listeners make informed decisions about their care. Your hosts are Dr. Andrew Junak PT, DPT, OCS and Dr. Craig Giambattista PT, DPT, OCS, two physical therapists who are Board Certified Orthopaedic Specialists. They are both passionate about helping people make better decisions about their health while avoiding opiates, injection or surgery.
Language:
English
Website:
https://p3physio.com/
Episodes
Direct Primary Care and Putting Your Health First in a Broken Medical System with Dr. Samantha Jensen | Special Guest
3/2/2023
We had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Samantha Jensen of Life Cycle Direct Primary Care on the podcast! Dr. Jensen is a Board Certified Family Physician who provides full spectrum family medicine to her patients in Columbus, Ohio. In this podcast episode, Dr. Jensen explains the importance of meeting her clients where they are in their journey to finding better health, how her caseload changed from the traditional healthcare model (HINT - no time with patients) to the direct model, her...
Duration:00:28:34
Personal Training, Yoga and Nutrition with Michelle Hart owner of Advanced Training | Special Guest (2021)
8/31/2021
We had the pleasure of interviewing Michelle Hart, owner of Advanced Training on the podcast! At her facility, Michelle offers yoga, one-on-one personal training, group fitness and nutrition services. We go into detail about several of her yoga programs starting from beginner level (*yes everyone can do it!*) to the additional benefits brought on by infrared hot yoga. Michelle also explains how she goes about promoting an active lifestyle tailored to her clients’ fitness level and personal...
Duration:00:32:37
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear? Not So Common Facts About The Most Commonly Blamed Shoulder Structure (2021) | Episode 28
7/20/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the most common shoulder pain diagnosis - the dreaded rotator cuff tear. When a shoulder injury happens, the first expert many patients consult with (which WE DO NOT APPROVE of) is “Doctor Google”. If Google doesn’t scare them into thinking they have a catastrophic injury, then most patients tend to search the web until they come to the self diagnosis of a rotator cuff tear. Rotator cuff injuries are often given a bad wrap and are frequently...
Duration:00:39:11
Nutrition Coaching, Inflammation and Chronic Pain with Rachel Landis from Healthy Body-Strong Mind
7/6/2021
Straight-Talk Physio Podcast --- Nutrition Coaching, Inflammation and Chronic Pain with Rachel Landis with Healthy Body-Strong Mind | Special Guest
We had the pleasure of interviewing Rachel Landis of Healthy Body-Strong Mind on the podcast! Through her business she provides remote nutrition coaching and personal training to help her clients reach both personal and weight loss goals. One of her many core beliefs is the importance of finding and developing a healthy relationship with food....
Duration:00:32:36
The 7 Best Non-Surgical Meniscus Tear Treatments To Get Back To Doing What You Love (2021) | Episode 27
5/25/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the most common knee pain diagnosis - the dreaded meniscus tear. When a knee injury happens, the first expert many patients consult with (which WE DO NOT APPROVE of) is “Doctor Google”. If Google doesn’t scare them into thinking they have a catastrophic injury, then most patients tend to search the web until they come to the self diagnosis of a meniscus tear. Meniscal injuries are often given a bad wrap and are frequently mismanaged...
Duration:00:32:58
What is a Meniscus Tear? Not So Common Facts About The Most Common Knee Diagnosis (2021) | Episode 26
4/27/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the most common knee pain diagnosis - the dreaded meniscus tear. When a knee injury happens, the first expert many patients consult with (which WE DO NOT APPROVE of) is “Doctor Google”. If Google doesn’t scare them into thinking they have a catastrophic injury, then most patients tend to search the web until they come to the self diagnosis of a meniscus tear. Meniscal injuries are often given a bad wrap and are frequently mismanaged...
Duration:00:33:39
7 Secrets to Getting Stronger and Hitting Your Next PR (2021) | Episode 25
3/30/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the 7 secrets you need to know to get stronger and hit your next PR. Athletic performance plateaus are bound to happen, but knowing how to bounce back can quickly put an end to a training slump. This applies to all aspects of performance as it relates to PRs in the weight room, vertical jump height, foot speed, or skill progressions within sport. In this episode we cover: velocity based training, how to properly deload, the principle of...
Duration:00:49:05
How To Thaw A Frozen Shoulder - Physical Therapy Management For Adhesive Capsulitis (2021) | Episode 24
3/2/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the complex treatment and management of frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis. Frozen shoulder has a significant impact on daily life: limiting simple tasks like reaching overhead, washing your hair, dressing, and even sleeping. Oftentimes, patients will see many different providers without pain relief or get sucked into a treatment plan that shows little to no results. In this episode we cover what causes a frozen shoulder (you might be...
Duration:00:37:57
How To Manage Achilles Tendinitis So You Never Miss A Step (2021) | Episode 23
2/16/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the complex treatment and management of achilles tendon pain. Achilles problems can linger and be very difficult to treat frustrating both patients and providers. Oftentimes, patients will see many different providers without pain relief and end up spending lots of money buying new shoes, custom orthotics, and scraping tools without identifying the cause of the problem. In this episode we cover the purpose of the achilles tendon, what key...
Duration:00:31:33
Best Exercise Recovery and Rehab Tools of 2021: Helping You Avoid Buyer's Remorse | Part 2 (2021)
2/2/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the BEST Exercise Recovery and Rehab Tools of 2021. In this episode we cover 8 of the most popular recovery tools:
We break down each recovery tool’s pricing, what it does, and when the best time to use the tool is! We make our recommendations based on our experience treating 100’s and 100’s of patients who use these tools, including our own personal preferences to help you make the best decisions. The goal is to not only save you time, but...
Duration:00:38:16
Best Exercise Recovery and Rehab Tools of 2021: Helping You Avoid Buyer's Remorse | Part 1 (2021) | Episode 21
1/19/2021
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss the BEST Exercise Recovery and Rehab Tools of 2021. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode! In this episode we cover 6 of the most popular recovery tools:
We break down each recovery tool’s pricing, what it does, and when the best time to use the tool is! We make our recommendations based on our experience treating 100’s and 100’s of patients who use these tools, including our own personal preferences to help you make the best decisions. The...
Duration:00:34:38
What’s Causing My Outer Hip Tightness and Pain? CrossFit Athlete Injury Breakdown (2020) | Episode 20
12/22/2020
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista discuss outer hip tightness and pain. It’s VERY COMMON that family, friends, acquaintances and gym members will randomly approach us with questions like “what’s causing my outer hip tightness?”. The real answer to these questions are actually WAY MORE COMPLEX than you think. In this episode, we take our listeners into our minds to explain a situation where a Crossfit athlete asked about their outer hip tightness while Dr. Junak was at the gym. We...
Duration:00:33:48
Unfiltered, Raw and Uncut Thoughts On Current State of Healthcare | Episode 19
11/10/2020
Tune in as Dr. Junak and Dr. Giambattista let loose on this podcast! We discuss our thoughts on the current state of healthcare without holding ANYTHING back. Consider this our first unfiltered, raw and uncut podcast episode sharing what goes on behind the scenes in the insurance based healthcare model and how patients are the ones that lose at the end of the day. We explain the “business” of healthcare and what this looks like from both the provider AND patient perspective. We go in depth...
Duration:00:47:19
Do I Need A Physician Referral To See A Physical Therapist? (2020) | Episode 18
10/27/2020
One of the most common questions we get at P3 is “do I need a referral before I see you?” Direct access to physical therapy services is now available in every state, BUT with specific provisions depending on the state. This was a huge political accomplishment in the world of physical therapy as it allows patients access to services without jumping through the crazy hoops of the healthcare system. In this podcast we discuss the research behind choosing physical therapy BEFORE going the...
Duration:00:42:28
15 Healthcare Myths That Are Told To Patients Everyday [Part 3 of 3] (2020) | Episode 17
10/13/2020
For years and years, sayings about “pain” have been passed down through generations, the media, marketing, false narratives or even just randomly thought up. These phrases take root into our belief systems and give us a false idea of what is actually going on with our body when we experience pain. In this podcast we tackle 5 common healthcare myths and lies that we hear DAILY in the clinic and debunk each and every one of them! There are so many myths out there that we decided to make this a...
Duration:00:42:44
15 Healthcare Myths That Are Told To Patients Everyday (Part 2 of 3) (2020) | Episode 16
9/29/2020
For years and years, sayings about “pain” have been passed down through generations, the media, marketing, false narratives or even just randomly thought up. These phrases take root into our belief systems and give us a false idea of what is actually going on with our body when we experience pain. In this podcast we tackle 5 common healthcare myths and lies that we hear DAILY in the clinic and debunk each and every one of them! There are so many myths out there that we decided to make this a...
Duration:00:51:52
15 Healthcare Myths That Are Told To Patients Everyday [Part 1 of 3] (2020) | Episode 15
9/15/2020
For years and years, sayings about “pain” have been passed down through generations, the media, marketing, false narratives or even just randomly thought up. These phrases take root into our belief systems and give us a false idea of what is actually going on with our body when we experience pain. In this podcast we tackle 5 common healthcare myths and lies that we hear DAILY in the clinic and debunk each and every one of them! There are so many myths out there that we decided to make this a...
Duration:00:53:04
12 Modifications and Scaling Options To Keep You Training During Injury | Home Workouts, CrossFit WODs and Strength Training (2020) | Episode 14
9/1/2020
Let’s be honest, if you are an active adult or athlete you WILL have an injury at some point. It doesn’t matter if you Crossfit, powerlift, run, bike, or play basketball, injuries are a part of life. It’s true that a handful of injuries resolve on their own within the first 1-2 weeks, but many continue to linger and require the guidance of a pro to get rid of pain and improve performance. Injuries are so common among adults and if you don’t believe me check the stats:
There is a very high...
Duration:00:45:11
4 Common Causes of Dizziness or Vertigo and How Physical Therapy Provides Relief (2020) | Episode 13
8/18/2020
Dizziness (including vertigo) affects about over 20% of adults yearly in larger studies within the general population. Patients experiencing dizziness often fear the worst and stop at nothing to find a way to stop the spinning. The good news is that most causes for dizziness or vertigo are able to be managed by a vestibular therapist, a physical therapist who specializes in treating vertigo. Vestibular therapy, when done right, can be highly effective at resolving vertigo, or in chronic...
Duration:00:44:12
Is it a Headache or a Migraine? How Physical Therapy Provides Headache Pain Relief (2020) | Episode 12
8/4/2020
Headaches are a common experience in everyday life, but do they really need to be? Statistics show that the lifelong prevalence of headaches is 96% with the majority of headache sufferers being female. Many don’t even realize that most of these headaches can be managed conservatively with physical therapy without resorting to pain medication or the “secret remedies” found all over the internet. Physical therapy, when done right, can be highly effective at reducing both the frequency and...
Duration:00:43:55