Best Dr Planks Podcasts (2024)

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671. Older Man Kayaking With Fresh Wounds in Water Which Regularly Fails Coliform Tests 13:06

2h ago13:06

13:06

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of kayaking with fresh wounds in water which regularly fails coliform tests while elderly. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Kayaking - Wikipedia Paddle Board vs. Kayak: Which should you buy? | THURSO SURF Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership | Sharing information about New Jersey’s Lower Rari…

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Sesamoidectomy vs 1st Metatarsal Osteotomy for big toe joint pain 5:33

3h ago5:33

5:33

Sometimes runners have to do a whole lot of digging trying to figure out the difference between a couple of different surgical solutions for a recurring injury. Pain under the big toe joint can be because you are getting a stress reaction or a stress fracture in one of the two little sesamoid bones. It is pressure to that bone that is causing all t…

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670. Cooking Salmon on Moldy Cedar Planks 12:05

1h ago12:05

12:05

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating salmon cooked on moldy cedar planks. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Sprouts 3.5 X 7 Cedar Plank | Shop Online, Shopping List, Digital Coupons | Sprouts Farmers Market The fate of mycotoxins during thermal food processing - Kabak - 2009 - Journal of the Science of Food and Agr…

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What is Metatarsal Stress Fracture Displacement? 4:13

1h ago4:13

4:13

I got a call from a worried runner who had a stress fracture. The fracture was not healing so he called for a second opinion. One of the things that he did not understand was this x-ray report that he got. The x-ray report and it said that he had "two millimeters of displacement of the fractured metatarsal bone without angulation." So, in this epis…

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Why Can't I Lose Weight? Blood Sugar, Stress and Hormonal Impacts on Weight Loss 29:08

4h ago29:08

29:08

Hi! By addressing the interconnectedness of various healthfactors, you can better understand why weight loss may frustrate, feel elusive but you can empower yourself to make lasting changes. Remember, it’s not just about the number on the scale; it’s about achieving overall health and well-being. Register Now!: Why Can't I Lose Weight FREE webinar…

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669. Items Washed Twice in a Festered Moldy Dishwasher 8:24

2h ago8:24

8:24

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating off plates covered in mold after they were washed twice in an automatic dishwasher on the sanitize cycle. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Method to Evaluate Factors Influencing the Microbial Reduction in Domestic Dishwashers | Journal of Applied Microbiology | Oxford Acade…

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Icing or NSAID’s better for an inflamed plantar plate in a runner? 5:09

2h ago5:09

5:09

The plantar plate ligament that gets injured in runners is typically located on the bottom of the foot, at the base of the second toe. It gets inflamed, it gets irritated, it may feel weird at first. The plantar plate may not even feel sprained, or sore, or injured. It might just feel like this weird sort of fullness sensation. I got a question fro…

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The Why's, How's, and What If's of Kettlebell Swings 25:07

2h ago25:07

25:07

In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I dive into the Kettlebell Swing—one of the best exercises for glute activation and core stability. I’ll break down why this move is a game-changer for sports performance, explain common mistakes to avoid, and provide essential form cues to help you get the most out of each rep. We’ll also explore key v…

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Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer 37:59

24m ago37:59

37:59

Astronomy Cast Ep. 726: Looking Back Over The Summer By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live Sep 9, 2024. We made all sorts of predictions, and some of the stuff we didn't know about last July, somehow, we still don't know about as we set up this episode on September 3! Join us for the first episode of Season 18 as we review all the crazy spa…

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668. Using a Microwave Because They Are Contaminated With Bacteria 11:43

2h ago11:43

11:43

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of cooking foods in microwaves because of cross-contamination from the cavity. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Frontiers | The microwave bacteriome: biodiversity of domestic and laboratory microwave ovens Can you use the plastic cake covers you get at the store and use them as micro…

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What is Metatarsal Stress Fracture Troughing? 3:53

1h ago3:53

3:53

I got a call from a runner who had a stress fracture that was not healing, who needed a second opinion. When we were on the webcam call, one of the things that he did not understand was the specific medical terms on his MRI report. The MRI report said that he had "troughing" of the fractured metatarsal bone. I just thought that it might be helpful …

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667. Cooking Dry Beans in Slow Cookers 10:50

2h ago10:50

10:50

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from cooking dry beans in slow cookers. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Chow Line: Dry kidney beans need to be boiled | CFAES Cooking (and Canning) Kidney Beans Canning Dry Beans: It Matters How They Go in the Jar - National Center for Home Food Preservation FDA Bad Bug Book Toxicity of Kid…

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Does swimming help your running fitness improve after injury? 3:53

3d ago3:53

3:53

I was on a call with an active athlete who is recovering from a couple of different injuries and her main goal is to get back to running at high intensity. But while she has been injured and she cannot really run, what she has been doing is cycling, swimming, and doing a number of different strength training workouts to supplement her running fitne…

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666. Drinking Alcohol from Uranium Glassware 22:48

2d ago22:48

22:48

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking alcohol from uranium glassware. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – Helpless Lyrics | Genius Lyrics Conversion: Port Hope | Cameco Port Hope, Ontario - Wikipedia Port Hope Area Initiative - Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Marie Curie - Wikipedia …

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Why running is better than lunges or planks when you have a plantar plate sprain 3:56

2d ago3:56

3:56

When you have a plantar plate injury, it can be frustrating. The whole problem stems from a tiny little ligament right at the base of the second toe that is getting irritated, stretched, and strained. If its really bad, you might even have some tiny little tears in the plantar plate ligament. I was just talking to a runner who asked me about other …

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Top 3 Challenges to Starting a Cash-Based Practice & How to Overcome Them 12:31

7d ago12:31

12:31

Are you struggling with the idea of starting your own cash-based practice? In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I’m breaking down the three main reasons why therapists often hold back from starting their own cash-based practice. We’ll dive into the impact of impostor syndrome, the importance of sustainability, and the legal questions that …

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665. Leaving a Cut Unripe Avocado at Room Temperature for a Day 11:30

4d ago11:30

11:30

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from leaving a cut unripe avocado at room temperature for a day. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street | Recipes, TV and Cooking Tips America’s Test Kitchen: Recipes & Reviews You Can Trust | Stream Every Episode | America’s Test Kitchen Richard Kimble | The Fugi…

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What is shortening of a metatarsal stress fracture on a CT scan? 5:22

4d ago5:22

5:22

I get lots of calls from runners who need a second opinion for running injuries like metatarsal stress fractures. Many times they are confused by medical terminology in their imaging reports. In this particular case, the runner wanted to know what it meant when her radiology report said that there was "5 millimeters of shortening of the second meta…

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664. Putting Chairs on a Sanitized Restaurant Table 12:03

7d ago12:03

12:03

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks posed to diners when chairs are placed on sanitized tables. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Consumer Perceptions, Pathogen Detection, and Removal Rate Determination in Market-style Restaurants A Survey of Microbial Contamination on Restaurant Nonfood‐Contact Surfaces - Patel - 2017 …

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Is time or intensity more important after running injury? 4:34

7d ago4:34

4:34

I was just on a call with a trail runner who is recovering from both a sesamoid bone injury as well as a peroneal tendon injury. Right now she is focusing on working toward running on long technical trail runs in the mountains. To that end she is doing a lot of different forms of activity to supplement her running fitness. During our call, she aske…

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663. Eating Foods With Pathogens as Long as You Are Drinking Alcohol 13:09

9d ago13:09

13:09

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating pathogen laden food while drinking alcohol. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ ཨ་རིའི་གླུ་མ་ Amalia སེང་འབྲུག་མཚོ། | #foodsafety #health #sterilization #sanitization #lifehack | Instagram Epidemiology The protective effect of alcohol on the occurrence of epidemic oyster-borne hepatit…

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When does plantar plate tear cause crossover hammertoe? 3:53

9d ago3:53

3:53

If you are a runner and you got diagnosed with a plantar plate sprain, you probably already figured that out plantar plate sprains can be frustrating. The plantar plate ligament is on the bottom of the foot, at the base of the second toe and it helps hold the toe down against the ground. What is crossover toe deformity? Well, if you look at the foo…

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TMJ Therapy Explained: Joe Dawson’s Journey into TMD Specialization 26:18

14d ago26:18

26:18

In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I sit down with our very own Joe Dawson, a specialist in TMJ (Temporomandibular Joints) treatment. Joe talks about his inspiring journey into the world of TMJ Therapy, sharing how he found his niche and what sets TMJ treatment apart from other joint care, the unique aspects it presents, and the signific…

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662. Enjoying a Sourtoe Cocktail 9:19

11d ago9:19

9:19

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of drinking a cocktail made with a mummified toe. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 The history of the Sourtoe Cocktail: a shot of whiskey garnished with a human toe | Short Docs Food Safety Talk 176: Bug Book — Food Safety Talk Sourtoe: The Story of the Sorry Cannibal | Short Docs…

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After injury recovery, do I need to hire a running coach? 3:04

11d ago3:04

3:04

Today's episode comes from a question that I got during a second opinion webcam call with a recovering runner. She is running, she is doing fantastic, and she wanted to know if she should hire a running coach. By the way, this is a very experienced, very fast marathon runner. After injury recovery, do I need to hire a running coach? Well, that is w…

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661. Blowing Air Over Raw Chicken 13:57

14d ago13:57

13:57

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of blowing air over raw chicken. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Alton Brown | Dry that chicken! #chicken #refrigeratorlife #goodeats | Instagram Brian Brozovic on X: “#riskyornot, taking into account FSIS Appendix A will be followed for cooking, so specifically airborne risk from h…

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Does a full or partial plantar fascia rupture increase risk for re-tear? 4:52

14d ago4:52

4:52

Today's episode comes from a question posted in the comments section of one of the Doc On The Run YouTube channel videos. Specifically, it came after a viewer watched the video entitled Top Three Clues of a Plantar Fascia Rupture and Davis posted a question. He wanted to know, does a full or partial plantar fascia rupture greatly increase your risk…

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660. Coffee Made With Water From a Strangers Water Bottle 12:58

16d ago12:58

12:58

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee made with water from a strangers water bottle. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 The Cleanliness of Reusable Water Bottles: How Contamination Levels are Affected by Bottle Usage and Cleaning Behaviors of Bottle Owners Bacterial water quality in the personal water …

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Should I do proprioception retraining on both ankles or just the injured ankle? 5:28

26d ago5:28

5:28

I was just on a follow-up webcam call with a runner who has chronic ankle instability but wants to get back to running on trails. She is trying to decide when it is safe for her to make the transition from running on a smooth, flat surface like asphalt to running on uneven technical trails. Since she had a long time off of running for a long time a…

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Mike Stella’s Road to Success in Sports Medicine 1:00:04

17d ago1:00:04

1:00:04

In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I am joined by Mike Stella, a certified athletic trainer and performance enhancement coach. We dive into Mike’s journey from personal struggles to becoming a leader in sports medicine and the brain behind The Movement Underground. He shares his unique and mission-driven approach in the industry, as well…

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Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER 25:15

18d ago25:15

25:15

Astronomy Cast Ep. 173: Herschel Space Observatory - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 18, 2009. Last week we talked about Herschel the people – William Herschel, his sister Caroline, and his son John. This week we look at the Herschel Space Observatory, a mission launched in 2009 to reveal the coldest and dustiest regions in th…

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659. Drinking Coffee or Tea on an Airplane 16:53

18d ago16:53

16:53

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from drinking coffee or tea brewed on an airplane Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Why You Shouldn’t Order Coffee or Tea on an Airplane 2019 Airline Water Study by CUNY’s Hunter Col | EurekAlert! IJERPH | Free Full-Text | Bacteria that Travel: The Quality of Aircraft Water IJERPH | F…

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How does chronic hyperextension lead to plantar plate injury? 3:30

28d ago3:30

3:30

If you are a runner, and you have pain in the ball of the foot, and you have been diagnosed with a plantar plate sprain, you probably already realize you are in for a lot of trouble. It is very difficult to get the plantar plate ligament to heal while you are still running. If you caused a plantar plate injury by hyperextending the toe, then obviou…

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The Power of Self-Love: Kevin Hines on Turning Brain Pain into Purpose 1:25:25

18d ago1:25:25

1:25:25

TW: This episode discusses suicide and depression In this uplifting episode, we sit down with Kevin Hines, an award-winning speaker and mental health advocate, to explore resilience, hope, and the journey to self-love. At the age of 19, Kevin survived a suicide attempt that forever changed his life. He shares his path from the miracle that saved hi…

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The 2 most important days to skip running to prevent an overtraining injury 3:07

1M ago3:07

3:07

What if I told you that you could skip two days and avoid an overtraining injury altogether? Well, if you are injured, you would probably go back and skip any two days I picked on your calendar, right? Overtraining injuries are preventable. You do not get overtraining injuries because you ran too much. You get overtraining injuries because you did …

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658. Eating Fish in the Olympic Village 10:44

29d ago10:44

10:44

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from eating fish in the Olympic Village. Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼 Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼 Food Vision - Paris 2024 ‎Illness-Causing Fish Parasites (Worms) Effect of Lime Juice on Vibrio parahaemolyticus and Salmonella enterica Inactivation during the Preparation of the Raw Fish Dish Ceviche - Scienc…

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657. Swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics 14:04

24d ago14:04

14:04

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from swimming in the Seine during the 2024 Olympics. Dr. Don - risky ☣️ Professor Ben - risky ☣️ Merch — Risky or Not? Olympic Marathon Swimming | Paris 2024 Olympics Three German swimmers fall ill after Olympic races in the Seine | AP News Triathlon - Wikipedia Why Olympic athletes may be getting sick…

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Is this painful bump a fibular stress fracture or stress reaction? 5:28

1M ago5:28

5:28

Today's episode comes from a question that was posted as a comment on one of the videos on the Doc On The Run YouTube channel about the difference between a stress reaction and stress fracture in the fibula in runners. He said: “Hey, I really appreciate the video, I go to the gym a lot and I was doing the treadmill at maximum speed and one day my f…

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Improve Hip Activation & Running Efficiency with the DNS Star Plank 7:14

24d ago7:14

7:14

In this episode of the Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast, I am joined again by Dr. Eric Abramowitz, our certified running gait analyst, for a special Clinical Corner. This session was prompted by our previous episode on gait analysis, where Dr. Eric introduced the “DNS Star Plank” to our Bucknell athlete, Chris Sims, aiming to improve his hip activation and ov…

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Ep. 172: William Herschel - REMASTER 25:33

1M ago25:33

25:33

Astronomy Cast Ep. 172: William Herschel - REMASTER By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay From January 11, 2010. Ancient astronomers knew of 5 planets, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn – 6 if you count Earth. And then in 1781, William Herschel discovered an entirely new planet, Uranus, boosting the number of planets to 7. Let’s learn about Hersch…

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