Best Becca Schumer Podcasts (2024)

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Healing Young Athletes: Pediatric ACL Surgery Insights with Dr. Hinton 47:27

1h ago47:27

47:27

Send us a Text Message. Join us as we talk with Dr. Hinton, an expert in pediatric ACL injuries. In this episode, we explore the rising injury risks in youth sports, the intricacies of pediatric ACL surgery, and the critical role of physical therapy in recovery. Dr. Hinton shares essential advice for parents, coaches, and young athletes on reducing…

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PT Playbook: Top ACL Surgery Recovery Tips with PT Lance Kelly 43:51

2d ago43:51

43:51

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned sports physical therapist to delve into the intricacies of ACL rehabilitation. We'll uncover the top ten essential tips for effectively working with patients and athletes post-ACL surgery, ensuring a successful recovery and optimal performance. Stay tuned for bonus tips that provi…

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Osteotomies and Knee Preservation with Surgeon Dr. Douoguih 36:42

9d ago36:42

36:42

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Dr. Douoguih dives deep into the world of osteotomies, with a particular focus on high tibial opening wedge osteotomies. Dr. Douoguih shares his personal journey into the field and how he developed a passion for this specialized surgical procedure. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of how hig…

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The Inpatient Journey: Physical Therapy After a Knee Replacement with PT Chris Kunkel 24:26

16d ago24:26

24:26

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we delve into the critical role of inpatient physical therapy for patients post total/uni knee replacements. We explore the evaluation process and exercises that ensure patients are safe and ready to return home. We also discuss the criteria that determine whether a patient can go home the same day as their …

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Beyond the Knee: Navigating Outpatient Knee Replacement Recovery with PT George Poscover 50:37

23d ago50:37

50:37

Send us a Text Message. Today we continue with our mini series on Joint Replacements, specifically the knee. Kicking it off with us is PT George Poscover to discuss the ins and and outs of rehabilitation following a knee replacement. George has a unique role in this in that he treats patients in prehab, in the PACU immediately post op, then in the …

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Knee Deep: Exploring Knee Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. McKinstry 44:27

1M ago44:27

44:27

Send us a Text Message. Today we begin our mini series on Knee Replacements! In this episode, we sit down with an experienced orthopedic surgeon to discuss total and unilateral knee replacements. From candidacy criteria to post-operative expectations and follow-up protocols, we uncover the intricacies of these procedures. Learn about the surgical t…

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Celebrating Our Speech Language Pathologists with SLPs Anna Dickstein & Sandra Guevara 41:02

1M ago41:02

41:02

Send us a Text Message. Join us on Speech Language Pathologist Appreciation Day (it’s actually May 18th, but we’re celebrating with our SLPs early!) as we delve into the world of SLPs. Discover what Speech Language Pathologists do, the wide range of patients they help—from infants to the elderly—and the diverse settings where they work, including h…

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Exploring Mental Health for Mental Health Awareness Month with PTs Brigitte & Rebecca 42:09

2M ago42:09

42:09

Send us a Text Message. Join us for this awesome episode as we dive into the topic of Mental Health in support of May being Mental Health Awareness Month!!! We start with defining what “mental health” means, how as health care practitioners and care givers this can impact our mental health, as well as discussing resilience and burnout. We emphasize…

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Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month with OT Dave Federline 28:32

2M ago28:32

28:32

Send us a Text Message. April is OT Month, and while it may be the last week of April, it doesn’t lessen our appreciation for all occupational therapists! Today, we’ve got one of our very own OTs, Dave Federline. Dave does an amazing job sharing about the profession of OT and all the various settings OTs practice in. Dave is clearly passionate abou…

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Boston Marathon Recap 2024 32:21

2M ago32:21

32:21

Send us a Text Message. MedStar Health has been medically volunteering at the Boston Marathon for a handful of years now. This year was no different, as we brought up a team full of MDs, PTs, and ATCs. On today’s podcast, we’re joined by an MD, 2 PTs, and an ATC to go over the 2024 Boston Marathon and the capacity with which our team helped the run…

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Lacrosse Medicine: Center for Sports Science & Safety with Director Jason Vescovi 35:14

2M ago35:14

35:14

Send us a Text Message. Jason tells us all about the Center of Sports Science and Safety, the current research being conducted towards the mission and values of USA Lacrosse, and lastly about Lacrosse in the Olympics and metrics being explored to help athletes perform in this sport to the best of the ability. We get to dip our toes into the myriad …

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Lacrosse Medicine: Back Injuries in the Lacrosse Athlete with Expert Surgeon, Dr. Kalantar 33:21

3M ago33:21

33:21

Send us a Text Message. Low back pain is a common condition experienced by lacrosse athletes of all levels. Today, Dr. Kalantar, professor and chief of the Division of Spine Surgery in the Department of Orthopedics at the Georgetown University School of Medicine and the MedStar Orthopedic Institute, teaches us all about low back pain in athletes in…

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Lacrosse Medicine: Strength & Conditioning for the Lacrosse Athlete with Jay Dyer 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

Send us a Text Message. Jay has been a prominent name in the Lacrosse world for many, many years. We’re happy to host him on our podcast to gain the perspective from a strength and conditioning coach on how to best train lacrosse athletes, and truly any athlete, which we dive into in the episode. Jay shares his insight on the importance of relation…

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Lacrosse Medicine: Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective on Lacrosse and its Evolution with Dr. Hinton 52:53

3M ago52:53

52:53

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Hinton covers a vast array of information on this podcast ranging from current healthcare challenges youth athletes are facing, all the way to specifics about helping treat ACL injuries in the pediatric population. Dr. Hinton takes us on the evolution of injuries common in men’s and women’s lacrosse games, and how they d…

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Lacrosse Medicine: Importance of Athletic Training in Lacrosse with ATC Kellie Loehr 38:20

3M ago38:20

38:20

Send us a Text Message. Kellie Loehr, ATC, works in a unique role with MedStar Health and USA Lacrosse. Kellie takes us on the journey of what it takes to work your way up to covering professional sports teams, and the importance of building connections and trust locally with schools, athletes, and other healthcare providers. Kellie shares the back…

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Lacrosse Medicine: Physical Therapy for the Lax Athlete with PT Corrine Etchison 38:29

3M ago38:29

38:29

Send us a Text Message. We’re grateful to host Physical Therapist, Corrine Etchison, on our podcast to kick of four Lacrosse Medicine series, especially because she played Division One lacrosse at Georgetown University. Corrine jumps into common injuries she sees in her lacrosse athletes, and how she helps her athletes navigate a longer recovery fr…

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APTA Combined Sections Meeting Boston 2024 Recap 29:55

4M ago29:55

29:55

Send us a Text Message. We’ve got FOUR physical therapists on the podcast today to recap their experiences on the APTA CSM 2024 conference that was held a couple weeks ago in Boston. Aurora, Jessie, Miriam and Becca share with you what they loved, what they’d changed, and what they learned during their time at CSM. If you went, what was your favori…

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Understanding the Athlete's Heart with Sports Cardiologist Dr. Grant 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Grant teaches us the differentiation between cardiology and sports cardiology. He describes the types of patients he sees from ones with a cardiac history all the way to the other end of the spectrum for sports performance purposes, and everything in between. Dr. Grant educates us on the normal differences and adaptation…

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Total Shoulder Replacement Rehab with OT Lauren Davis 36:24

4M ago36:24

36:24

Send us a Text Message. Lauren Davis, OT, teaches us all about the rehabilitation side when a patient is status post a Total Shoulder Replacement. We discuss the importance of prehab, building rapport with your patients and communicating effectively with the referring physician. She takes us on the journey all the way from Prehab to Returning to Wo…

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All About Total Shoulder Replacements with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Murthi 35:03

4M ago35:03

35:03

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Murthi teaches us all about Total Shoulder Replacements/Arthroplasties and Reverse Total Shoulder Replacements. We learn who is a candidate for each, and what goes into the planning process for these surgeries all the way down to the material used in the components and sizing. Dr. Murthi discusses managing patient expect…

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Shoulder Instability from an Orthopedic Surgeon's Perspective with Dr. Wiesel 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Wiesel joins us today to discuss conservative and surgical management of patients experiencing shoulder instability. He describes the spectrum of instability from your genetically lax patient to the one off dislocations. Dr. Wiesel describes a menu of surgical options on the table for individuals who fail conservative ma…

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Phyiscal Therapy for Shoulder Instability with Kelsey McSherry 31:00

5M ago31:00

31:00

Send us a Text Message. Kelsey is a dual credentialed clinician, PT and ATC, who often treats patients and athletes with shoulder instability. We dive into how someone may present to PT with this issue, and how we evaluate these patients to create an appropriate plan of care. Kelsey takes us through the progression of treatment of someone with shou…

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All About the Eksoskeleton Indego and Helping Patients with SCI Walk Again 53:05

5M ago53:05

53:05

Send us a Text Message. We’re joined by Director of Clinical Operations at Ekso Bionics, Michael Glover, and end user, Vicky Garrison on the podcast today to learn all about the Ekso Indego device and its ability to transform the life of someone with a SCI below T3. This device is incredibly impactful to allow indicated patients with SCI the abilit…

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What It Takes To Succeed as a Neuro Rehab PT with PT Cristen Gordon 36:42

5M ago36:42

36:42

Send us a Text Message. Cristen Gordon does an eloquent job verbalizing the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to treating patients with neurological conditions. She tells us all her favorite parts of working with this patient population, but also the challenges she faces and tools she uses to overcome these obstacles. If you’re a PT stude…

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The Stress First Aid Continuum with PA Maria Leber 37:56

6M ago37:56

37:56

Send us a Text Message. Maria enthusiastically teaches us about the Stress First Aid continuum and how to best utilize it to optimize our wellbeing in the workplace. She describes the green, yellow, orange, red system and ways to implement this strategy in our clinics. Maria also goes into a new way to look at burnout and how we can best advocate f…

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New Year Goal Setting with Mental Health Coach Angel Clark Brown 37:12

6M ago37:12

37:12

Send us a Text Message. Welcome to Season Two of our podcast!!! We’re excited to kick off this year with Mental Health Coach Angel Clark Brown to discuss how to start 2024 off well with proper goal setting and why we spoke on goal setting versus resolutions. The New Year can be a daunting time to figure out what you want to happen and how to achiev…

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Strength and Conditioning Ins and Outs with Strength Coach Alex Milton 38:07

6M ago38:07

38:07

Send us a Text Message. Strength and Conditioning Coach, Alex Milton, joins us for our FINAL episode of the year!!! He takes us on a journey of what it’s like to be a strength and conditioning coach for youth athletes up to the professional level. We discuss various treatment modalities and the challenges and rewards that come with working in vario…

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Speech Therapy's Role in Managing Concussions with Speech Therapist Leigh Root 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

Send us a Text Message. Speech Therapist, Leigh Root, takes us on the journey inside the brain to describe what happens when someone sustains a concussion to better help us understand her role in managing these patients. Leigh shares some tangible treatment ideas like the “Goal, plan, do!”, brain dump, and how the energy tank comes into play when t…

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Sideline View of Concussion Management with ATC Katie Brodka 42:31

6M ago42:31

42:31

Send us a Text Message. Athletic Trainer, Katie Brodka, wears many hats within our system, one of which includes sideline coverage and helping athletes post concussion. Katie does a deep dive into the ATC’s role when someone sustains a concussion, and the importance of education to athletes, parents, coaches to best help athletes return to play saf…

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Psychological Perspective Post Concussion with Neuropsychologist Dr. Clark 33:19

7M ago33:19

33:19

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Clark joins us today to talk all things Neuropsychology in the treatment of concussions, but first explains with a Neuropsychologist is and the journey to become one. Dr. Clark reviewed her process of evaluation and treatments for patients post concussion and provides us some tips and tricks to better help this patient p…

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Crash Course in Concussion with Expert MD Dr. Delasobera 23:00

7M ago23:00

23:00

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Delasobera takes us on a crash course about all things Concussion! She covers what she’s clinically looks for when someone presents with a concussion and other management techniques and processes, she uses with this patient population. Dr. Delasobera expresses the importance of the collaborative efforts between providers…

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Concussion Physical Therapy: Returning to Play and Life with PT Artie Miguel 31:57

7M ago31:57

31:57

Send us a Text Message. Physical Therapist, Artie Miguel, takes us through how a Physical Therapist is involved in the treatment of an athlete or patient post-concussion. He talks about the evaluation process from day one all the way to returning to play after sustaining a concussion and who is involved in the team to help the athlete or patient re…

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Healthy Tips for Turkey Day and the Holidays with Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer 14:23

7M ago14:23

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Send us a Text Message. Registered Dietitian, Nick Fischer, joins us to share his top 5 Health Holiday Eating Tips!!! Here’s a little teaser, but be sure to listen in to here him elaborate on all these helpful hints: Do not mess with Grandma’s recipes. Keep in mind that if you already have a well-balanced diet a holiday meal will not undo this. Don…

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Turkey Trot Tips for Runners and Walkers with PT Chris Heydrick 30:11

7M ago30:11

30:11

Send us a Text Message. Are you interested in running but you’re not sure where to begin? This is your Episode! With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we want to make sure you’re prepared for a successful Turkey Trot 5K with your family and friends. Chris and Becca go back and forth with LOTS of tips and tricks to get you on the road/trails and…

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Evolution of Spine Surgery from Expert Surgeon, Dr. Paul Asdourian 38:57

8M ago38:57

38:57

Send us a Text Message. We are lucky to have as our guest today Dr. Paul Asdourian, a very accomplushed Spine Surgeon. As he nears his retirement, we got to pick his brain on the evolution of spine fusion surgery and the new technologies that have been implemented throughout his career. He dives into what it takes to be a successful surgeon includi…

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Physical Therapy Month: Acute Care Physical Therapy World & High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT) with PTs Jonna Carroll and Michelle Chronowski 34:28

8M ago34:28

34:28

Send us a Text Message. Jonna and Michelle join us from MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital to discuss their roles as PTs in the acute care setting. They take us through a day in the life, typical patients they treat, and the collaborative care model utilized in this setting. They educate us on High Intensity Gait Training (HIGT) and how it’s used in t…

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Physical Therapy Month: Reframing "PT Eval and Treat" with Dr. Ashraf 32:29

8M ago32:29

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Send us a Text Message. If you’re a Physical Therapist, it’s inevitable that we’ll get to work with doctors to take care of mutual patients. Dr. Ashraf does an exemplary job discussing and verbalizing the importance of the relationship between the MD and PT to optimize the health of our patients. Tune into this episode to learn how doctors can educ…

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Physical Therapy Month: Benefits of Mentorship in Physical Therapy with Caity Bryson 28:11

8M ago28:11

28:11

Send us a Text Message. For week 2 of PT Month, we’ve got Caity Bryson on the pod covering all things Mentorship. Caity leads our New Hire Mentorship program and studies this topic deeply. So, she’s the perfect guest to discuss why mentorship is important and how it benefits not only the clinicians involved, but how it filters down to providing the…

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Physical Therapy Month: Talking Pelvic Health Physical Therapy with Rene Lawson 26:06

8M ago26:06

26:06

Send us a Text Message. Rene Lawson is a dedicated Pelvic Health PT who speaks passionately about this topic and is excited to bring attention to this area for PT Month! Rene discusses common pelvic health issues she treats, the common challenges in treating this patient population, and how it relates to other orthopedic conditions we treat in PT. …

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Physical Therapy Month: Inpatient Physical Therapy World with PT Jessica Jordan 31:13

8M ago31:13

31:13

Send us a Text Message. In this Episode for PT month, Jessica Jordan, an Inpatient/Acute Care Physical Therapist, covers all the various areas a PT may cover in the hospital setting. She walks us through a day in the life of an inpatient PT, and all the other providers we encounter and work with in this setting. Jessica covers what PTs do in this s…

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Physical Therapy Month: PT Sports Residency with Miriam Bovich 28:16

9M ago28:16

28:16

Send us a Text Message. Continuing with PT month, we’ve got Miriam Bovich on our podcast today, the director of our Sports PT Residency Program, to discuss all about Sports Residencies. She dives into what MedStar Health’s Sports Residency program entails, the benefits of doing a sports residency, and some tips for anyone looking or considering doi…

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Physical Therapy Month: Being the Professional with John Brickley 50:51

9M ago50:51

50:51

Send us a Text Message. John Brickley has been instrumental in the growth and journey of what is MedStar Health Physical Therapy. We’re excited to kick off PT Month, October, interviewing John Brickley to discuss what it means to “Be the Professional”. John defines the difference between being a clinician versus being the professional, and why it’s…

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Celebrating National Women’s Health & Fitness Day with PT Brigitte Henry 39:11

9M ago39:11

39:11

Send us a Text Message. Brigitte and Becca dive deep into the benefits of health and fitness for longevity and a fulfilling life as a woman in this world. In this episode, we cover all the positive things that happen when we prioritize health, and the health risks if we do not prioritize our health. We also reflect on the struggles women face in th…

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Falls Prevention Awareness with Physical Therapist Dionne Hawkins 21:16

9M ago21:16

21:16

Send us a Text Message. Today on the podcast we’ve got Falls Prevention expert, Dionne Hawkins. She discusses a typical visit for a patient with balance concerns including strength testing and various objective measures used in the clinic. We discuss individuals at risk of falls and how to instill confidence in a patient with a fear of falling by m…

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Everything You Want To Know about Flat Foot Reconstruction with Dr. Bertram 35:59

10M ago35:59

35:59

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Betram, who is a podiatrist, discusses all about expectations before and after foot or ankle surgery. He also educates us on all about flat foot reconstuction. Here’s the run down: Typical post op course after a foot & ankle surgery Post op pain control plan Normal tissue healing Peri Operative Nutrition Recs Red flags f…

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Suicide Prevention and Destigmatizing Suicide with Psychologist Dr. Via Strong 40:40

10M ago40:40

40:40

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Strong takes on the topic of Suicide Prevention today. She covers the importance of open communication and dialogue with regards to this topic, creating safe environments to speak about it, and not shaming someone for having thoughts of suicide. Dr. Strong speaks about identity and reframes how we can change our mindset …

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Covid Chronicles: All About Long Covid with Dr. Wisotzky & PA, Katy Pelligrino 42:21

10M ago42:21

42:21

Send us a Text Message. If you or someone you know is suffering from Long Covid, or you’re a clinician working with patients experiencing Long Covid, this is the podcast for you. Dr. Wisotzky and Katy take cover a wide variety of topics in this podcast including: What is considered Long Covid and how it affects our body Diagnostic criteria for Long…

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Everything You Want to Know About Tennis Injuries with Dr. Christian Glaser 28:03

10M ago28:03

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Christian Glaser is here to educate us on Tennis Medicine. First, he tells us all about what it’s like to be a medical director at the Citi Open in Washington, DC which is where he was located during the time of recording. In this episode, Dr. Glaser covers everything from head illness to common orthopedic injuries in te…

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Talking Tennis Physical Therapy with our Tennis PT to the Pros, Lance Kelly 31:27

10M ago31:27

31:27

Send us a Text Message. Lance Kelly joins us to kick off our mini tennis medicine series! At the time of recording, Lance was at the Citi Open helping professional tennis player, France Tiafoe, with his treatments in between games and practices. Lance talks about common injuries in tennis and how we can help these athletes stay on the court. He div…

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Spine Surgical Considerations with an Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, Dr. Weiner 47:42

10M ago47:42

47:42

Send us a Text Message. Dr. Weiner is joining us to talk about the spine and surgical options avaIlable. He goes into depth discussing who is appropriate for spine surgery and criteria he uses to determine the best procedure for that patient. Dr. Weiner stressed the importance of utilizing physial therapy and having open communication with the PT, …

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