Best MedStar Health Podcasts (2024)

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Healing Hips, Labral Pathology and Surgery with Dr. Tepper 41:41

4h ago41:41

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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Tepper to discuss the intricacies of hip labral tears. Dr. Tepper explains how both patients and athletes commonly sustain these injuries, we explore the differential diagnosis of potential hip injuries, and he provides a detailed overview of hip labral repair surgery. We delve into the expectations for recovery post-op …

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From Crimp to Cure: Expert Doctors Hampton and Henn Talk Upper Body Climbing Injuries 36:42

1h ago36:42

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Send us a Text Message. Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Drs. Hampton and Henn, renowned experts in orthopedics, to discuss the intricacies of climbing injuries. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, understanding the common injuries and their treatments is crucial to maintaining your health and performance. …

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Boulder to Better: PT Kaylie Nielson and OT Rachel Friedman on Climbing Injury Rehab 44:08

5h ago44:08

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we sit down with a Physical Therapist and an Occupational Therapist to discuss common climbing injuries and their impact on clients and athletes. We'll explore the most prevalent injuries climbers face and dive into effective treatment strategies used in clinics to help these athletes recover and get back to…

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Vertical Vitality: Rock Climbing Medicine and Safety with Dr. Masquelin 31:21

17d ago31:21

31:21

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we dive into the world of rock-climbing medicine with Dr. Masquelin, a passionate climber and experienced sports physician. Dr. Masquelin shares her unique insights from both her personal climbing adventures and her extensive experience covering numerous climbing competitions. We explore the different styles…

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Advancing ACL Care and Where We are Today with Surgeon Dr. Mitchell 42:04

15d ago42:04

42:04

Send us a Text Message. Today we welcome orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Mitchell, who discusses the devastating impact of ACL injuries. Discover who is most at risk and the physical and emotional challenges these patients face. Dr. Mitchell also shares the latest treatment advancements and techniques used to help patients recover and return to their activ…

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

1M ago47:27

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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

26d 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

1M ago36:42

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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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Blood Cancers with Dr. Kieron Dunleavy 31:35

2M ago31:35

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| Join us for an insightful episode with Dr. Kieran Dunleavy, an internationally recognized expert in lymphoma and blood cancers. Learn about the innovative treatments and clinical trials happening at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital that are transforming patient care. Discover how accurate diagnosis and cutting-edge therapies like CAR T cell…

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

2M ago24:26

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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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All things thyroid; a discussion on thyroid heath with Dr. Paul Sack 51:16

2M ago51:16

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Unlock the mysteries of thyroid health with our special guest, Dr. Paul Sack from MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore. Ever wondered how a tiny gland in your neck can orchestrate the harmony of your body's systems? Dr. Sack reveals the critical role of the thyroid gland, its impact on overall health, and the complexities of diagnosing cond…

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

2M ago50:37

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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

2M ago44:27

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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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The Silent Threat of Esophageal Cancer 34:04

2M ago34:04

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Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine from the largest healthcare system in the Maryland D.C. region: this is MedStar Health DocTalk. In our latest podcast episode, host Debra Schindler talks with thoracic surgeon Dr. Duane Monteith and gastroenterologist Dr. Dana Sloan for a comprehensive look into esophage…

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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M ago32:21

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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

4M ago35:14

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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

4M ago33:21

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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

4M ago38:02

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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

4M ago52:53

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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

4M ago38:20

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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

5M ago38:29

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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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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: What to Know 24:30

5M ago24:30

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Did you know that Colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States in men and women combined? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. On this episode of our DocTalk podcast, we’re discussing colon cancer. Dr. Priyanka Kanth, the Director of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Prevention Program at MedStar Georgetown U…

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APTA Combined Sections Meeting Boston 2024 Recap 29:55

5M ago29:55

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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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Breaking down barriers: A candid discussion on colorectal cancer screening with Dr. Dana Sloane 36:08

5M ago36:08

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For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.By Dana Sloane, MD

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

5M ago28:41

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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

5M ago36:24

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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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Young people and heart health featuring Miss D.C. 2023 35:12

6M ago35:12

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In this heart-stirring episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, we delve into the alarming trend of heart attack fatalities among the young. With heart disease steadfastly holding its ground as the leading cause of death in the U.S., our host Debra Schindler sits down with cardiologists Dr. Barbara Srichai and Dr. Estelle Jean from the MedStar Heart and …

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

6M ago35:03

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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

6M ago39:05

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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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Let's talk AFib, or atrial fibrillation 47:59

6M ago47:59

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Electrophysiologist Dr. Richard Jones, of the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, talks about symptoms and treatment for the full spectrum of the most common form of cardiac arrythmia: atrial fibrillation. Are you feeling a flutter in your chest, or maybe your smartwatch is signaling an irregular heartbeat? It's time to tune in to your heart's he…

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Phyiscal Therapy for Shoulder Instability with Kelsey McSherry 31:00

6M ago31:00

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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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Bone health and fracture prevention program 42:47

6M ago42:47

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Hand surgeon, Dr. Avi Giladi and endocrinologist Dr. Malik Cheikh discuss why their specialties lend to a fracture prevention program; why bone fractures are risky, particularly for seniors, as well as treatment and prevention tips. For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.…

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

6M ago53:05

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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

7M ago36:42

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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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Integrating AI into Healthcare with Raj Ratwani 50:45

7M ago50:45

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Today, Raj Ratwani, Vice President of Scientific Affairs at the MedStar Health Research Institute, Director of the MedStar Health National Center for Human Factors Engineering in Healthcare, and an associate professor at the Georgetown University School of Medicine, joins Tracy Granzyk to explore the intersection of patient safety and data in our U…

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

7M ago37:56

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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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The athlete's heart: A deep dive into sports cardiology with Dr. Aubrey Grant 31:00

7M ago31:00

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In our latest podcast episode, Debra sits down with Dr. Aubrey Grant, a sports and performance cardiologist at Medstar Health, who offers a deep dive into sports cardiology, the athlete's heart, and its capacity to remodel itself. Dr. Grant, a graduate of the only sports cardiology fellowship in the country, shares his unique insights into the phys…

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Multiple sclerosis 101 37:10

7M ago37:10

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Board certified neurologist Dr. Tamar Harel discusses the complex autoimmune disorder, multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is triggered by the immune system attacking the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers, known as myelin, as something foreign. Symptoms include fatigue, loss of coordination, pain, and memory and vision loss. For details…

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

7M ago37:12

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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

7M ago38:07

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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

7M ago37:32

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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

7M ago42:31

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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

8M ago33:19

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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

8M ago23:00

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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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Cervical cancer: prevention, diagnosing and treatment 26:12

8M ago26:12

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Dr. Irinia Tunnage of MedStar Health, talks with host Debra Schindler about the signs, symptoms, screening and treatment of cervical cancer. For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.By Irina Tunnage, MD

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

8M ago31:57

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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

8M 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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