Best Sfma Podcasts (2024)

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EPI 38: Jordan Seda PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FRCms, CCPC, CSAC 1:08:54

4+ y ago1:08:54

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Recorded May 23rd, 2020. Join us as we sit down with returning guest Dr. Jordan Seda. Jordan is a practicing physical therapist here in NYC, strength and conditioning coach, and business owner. The “Abstract Physio” is the name of his business and he specializes in strength and mobility training for his patients/clients. We dive into how COVID-19 h…

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EPI 37: Catch-up and Physio-Interventions 1:04:35

4+ y ago1:04:35

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Recorded May 1st, 2020. Eric and Lee sit down to catch up with all things physio-related along with personal changes occurring over the last year or so. Listen in as they discuss their experiences teaching therapeutic exercise course in a local DPT program in 2019 and prepping for the 2020 semester. AFGP also dives into physio’s response to COVID-1…

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EPI 36: Luke Bongiorno - Telehealth and COVID-19 1:01:22

4+ y ago1:01:22

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Recorded April 10th, 2020. Join us for this special edition of AFGP, as we sit down with a returning guest; Luke Bongiorno. We discussed all things physio-related when it comes to telehealth, COVID-19, and how our industry is handling the situation. It was an absolute pleasure to catch up with a NOI-group faculty member and hear his thoughts during…

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EPI 35: Steve Horney PT, MPT, MTC, CSCS, SFMA, HKC Part 2 1:34:19

5+ y ago1:34:19

1:34:19

Recorded 4/30/2019 He’s back! If you missed the first time Steve joined us in 2018, head back and listen to that incredible episode. In that previous episode, he reviews his 5 keys of successful practice management along with being a gangster-ass clinician! In this episode, Steve recaps those same concepts, along with diving into their Foundations …

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EPI 33: DK Yoo course 1:00:41

5+ y ago1:00:41

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Recorded - Recorded 4/2/2019 Join us as we discuss DK Yoo’s Warfare Combat System (WCS) course, run in New York City March 30th and 31st, 2019, which Leonidas attended. We go into details of what DK taught, his systems of movement, and possible applications. We also examine being teaching assistants the night before at Touro College DPT program. We…

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EPI 32: Garnett Strother Part 2 1:44:14

5+ y ago1:44:14

1:44:14

Recorded 3/26/2019 He's back! We were fortunate enough to have Garnett Strother back in for a 2nd round. Listen in as Garnett shares his experiences with using NLP to help clients change their perspective when attempting behavioral change. Garnett fills us in on how he has been using improved listening skills to bring his clients towards their goal…

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EPI 31: Jason Kapnick and Joe Boffi 1:49:03

5+ y ago1:49:03

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Recorded 3/12/2019 Listen in to this incredible episode as we sat down the co-founders of Catalyst Sport NYC, discussing the strength and conditioning industry, jiu-jitsu, the business of owning a gym in NYC, and much more! Jason Kapnick is a personal trainer, entrepreneur and one of the Co-Founders of Catalyst S.P.O.R.T. His training philosophy ce…

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EPI 30: Luke Bongiorno 1:46:36

5+ y ago1:46:36

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Recorded March 5th, 2019 One of New York City's most prominent physical therapists, Luke practices a 'hands-on' approach combining his advanced manual skills, trigger point therapy and myofascial release with neuromuscular/exercise re-education. Luke has a strong belief that education is fundamental in optimizing patient recovery and performance. H…

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EPI 29: Jiu-jitsu 1:50:46

5+ y ago1:50:46

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Recorded February 26th, 2019. For this episode, we do a deep dive into a topic that we love and feel has changed our lives forever; jiu-jitsu, more specifically Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ). We discuss a brief history of BJJ coming to the United States, the basic elements of this martial art, and its benefits/risks. Our discussions go as far as how BJ…

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EPI 28: Erwin Seguia PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS & Rena Eleazar PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS (explicit) 1:50:07

5+ y ago1:50:07

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Recorded February 19th, 2019 Listen in to our first guests of 2019 the creators of Match Fit Performance, we discuss their journey into the the rehab and sports performance world. We had a interesting and fun conversation about their journey, currents models, challenges within the field of physical therapy, creating a brand, and the power of self r…

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EPI 27: Welcome back! 1:31:30

5+ y ago1:31:30

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Recorded February 5th, 2019 A few good physios return for 2019. Join us as we catch up, discuss current events, review recent continuing education courses, new medical podcasts, and personal medical scenarios. We announce some exciting guests coming to AFGP’s in 2019! Tune in and enjoy! As always, thank you for downloading. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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EPI 26: Reflections 2018 44:36

6y ago44:36

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Recorded November 15th, 2018. Our last episode of 2018! We sat down Thursday November 15th 2018, for a short session to reflect on all our incredible guests and topics for the past 9 months. We each had a closing statement that represents each episode and our podcast as a whole. Listen in, you won’t regret it! We recorded 25 episodes, nearly 48 hou…

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EPI 25: Sarah Currie MS, RD, CDN 1:06:28

6y ago1:06:28

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Recorded October 30th, 2018. Sarah Currie is a co-partner of Physical Equilibrium, a Registered Dietitian, personal trainer, and triathlon coach. Specializing in post-rehab training, she incorporates her extensive knowledge of anatomy and nutrition into her work with clients who want to improve performance, lose weight, live a healthier lifestyle o…

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EPI 24: Garnett Strother 1:45:28

6y ago1:45:28

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Recorded October 23rd, 2018. This was a very special episode with AFGP, where our usual tangential conversations veer into life experiences, current societal trends, martial arts, the NYC fitness industry, and many other existential subjects to relate to all of us! Garnett is fellow martial artist and fitness professional, with decades of experienc…

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EPI 23: Steve Horney PT, MPT, MTC, CSCS, SFMA, HKC 1:46:45

6y ago1:46:45

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Recorded October 16th, 2018 . Do yourself a favor…Tune in to this one, you won’t be sorry! Steve is an incredible physiotherapist, a great human being, and dropped a hell of lotta knowledge on us for over 90 mins! . Steve Horney graduated from Quinnipiac University's top-ranked accelerated Masters program and began his clinical practice in 2005. Fo…

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EPI 22: UFC 229 recap 1:11:57

6y ago1:11:57

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Recorded October 2nd, 2018. Let's get ready to rumble! This episode, we take a break from clinical discussions to examine the happenings over the weekend at UFC 229. Join us as we discuss the controversy of the brawl that ensued after the main fight, along with exploring where MMA stands compared to the inception of UFC 1 back in 1993. How do comba…

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EPI 21: Week in review and Access to quality care 1:17:54

6y ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Join us as we discuss our experiences with patients that have access and resources to seek out “quality care”. Lee and Eric discuss how patient’s unlimited access/resources doesn’t always equate to best practices and quality care. They also chat about a Joe Rogan episode that discussed a debate on research methods, nutrition and disease. The topics…

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EPI 20: Week in review and advocating for change 1:17:05

6y ago1:17:05

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Recorded September 25th, 2018 Listen in to a heated discussion on the trend of large health insurance companies purchasing pharmacies, namely the recent 52 billion dollar deal between Cigna and Express Scripts. Initially Lee and Eric go on a little “rant” on the implications that may follow for clinicians and patient care. They also discuss the fac…

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EPI 19: Sara Dimick 1:30:25

6y ago1:30:25

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Recorded September 18th, 2018 Join us as we speak with Sara Dimick co-owner of Physical Equilibrium! Sara has been personal training in NYC since 2000, along with coaching triathletes and running clients. She also has extensive experience working with post rehab, pre/post natal clients and small group training. Listen in as we discuss fitness trend…

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EPI 18: Epic clinical round table #1 with Jordan Seda and Matt Laliberte 1:43:13

6y ago1:43:13

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Recorded September 11th, 2018 Our first epic round table with two rising clinicians in the physiotherapy world. Listen in as we discuss relevant topics to our industry including therapist burnout, insurance limitations, specific patient cases. Mr. Laliberte is a returning guest on AFGP podcast, he offers a wealth of knowledge and experience working…

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EPI 17: Insurance: the good, bad and the ugly 1:11:48

6y ago1:11:48

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A shorter recording session on a complex topic HEALTH INSURANCE. Lee and Eric explore some of the differences of in-network vs out-of network benefits. Also included are what those differences may mean for patients, providers and institutions. Where are you on this topic? What are your experiences? We give our experiences as well intentioned clinic…

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EPI 16: Movement practices and popular modalities 1:04:00

6y ago1:04:00

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Recorded August 28th, 2018 Graston, Smart tools, foam rolling, skin stretching, the list goes on! So many modalities to treat musculoskeletal injuries, how do they work and what is logic behind them? Find out when Leonidas and Eric dive head first into their experiences with them, research behind the tools, and what the implications are for the PT …

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EPI 15: Week in Review and Compliance 1:42:44

6y ago1:42:44

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Recorded August 21st, 2018 A lot happened this week! Join us as we chat about attending a New York Grappling Industries event during the day, then spectating at Kasai Pro 3 in the evening. A day full of jiu-jitsu competition with lots to discuss! The following day, Dr. Scantalides attending an incredible strength seminar called The Juggernaut Train…

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EPI 14: Jay Hachadoorian 1:29:52

6y ago1:29:52

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Listen in as we chat with our 3rd guest! Jay has over two decades of experience in the fitness industry and owns a Crossfit gym in Long Island City, New York. Jay was a former competitive triathlete and downhill biking athlete, and that's just a few of his athletic endeavors. His abundance of knowledge, athletic experiences, along with his persever…

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EPI 13: Clinical Commentary - Barefoot training 1:21:59

6y ago1:21:59

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Before diving into our clinical commentary, we first catch up on all events from our last month’s hiatus. A new jiu-jitsu injury causes Leonidas concern, Eric takes a break from training, learning how his body responds. Barefoot training is a controversial subject to say the least! We discuss the research we have been exposed too, along with our cl…

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EPI 12: Acupuncture and review 1:31:39

6y ago1:31:39

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A funny and wide ranging episode that starts with a update on Leonidas’ injury. The conversation moves into the “grey area” within the medical community, a general overview of acupuncture and our experiences. A quick chat on a few admired guests of the Joe Rogan podcast. Finally The Museum of PT and Fitness is a humorous section where we discuss eq…

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EPI 11: The Reboot 1:45:23

6y ago1:45:23

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We mourn Anthony Bourdain’s passing, discuss other trending subjects, as well as Leonidas’ experience with a jiu-jitsu injury. We sprinkle in our usual rants on the medical system as well as review how mindfulness/meditation affect brain function. -Cat Zingano on JRE (http://podcasts.joerogan.net/podcasts/jre-mma-show-29) (https://www.mindsetneuro.…

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EPI 10: Fitness trends in sports 1:32:28

6y ago1:32:28

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As we take a break from clinical commentary, we chat about trends we see in the fitness world, how they spill over into the rehab world, and possible benefits/consequences. We also chat about successful S&C coaches, working with pro-athletes, and trends they help facilitate. -Advanced strength Strengthening - Nick Curson (https://www.instagram.com/…

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EPI 9: Elliot Lynde 1:45:20

6y ago1:45:20

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The great and powerful Elliot Lynde joins us for this one! Elliot is a former patient of both of us, works here in NYC as a computer engineer. He has a keen interest in movement, our profession, and deep insights on the medical system in the US. -Torn labrum study (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25922455) -Nocebo pain response study (https://j…

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EPI 8: Clinical Commentary - Knee 1:38:58

6y ago1:38:58

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The good ‘ol knee! How does this sucka get injured? Listen in and find out. -Stat.com article (https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2018/05/21/als-patients-insurers-new-drug/) -NYtimes ER article (https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/19/upshot/anthem-insurer-resists-paying-emergency-room-visits-if-avoidable.html) -Erin Brockovich movie (https://www.imdb.c…

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EPI 7: Clinical Commentary - Shoulder 1:40:14

6y ago1:40:14

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Our clinical commentary on the shoulder! Who gets shoulder pain? How does it happen? What do to if it happens to you. -Study on hopefulness on successful outcomes (https://journals.lww.com/clinicalpain/Pages/ArticleViewer.aspx?year=9000&issue=00000&article=98936&type=Abstract) -Study brain activity during surgery (https://www.technologyreview.com/s…

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EPI 6: Matt Laliberte 1:45:38

6y ago1:45:38

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Join us with our 1st guest; Matt Laliberte! A NYC licensed PTA, working with professional athletes, general populations, and adolescent athletes. His wealth of knowledge, passion for the rehabilitation industry, and own experiences with injury, are NOT to be missed! -Fear Avoidance beliefs study (https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2011.348…

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EPI 5: Clinical Commentary - Cervical spine 1:51:35

6y ago1:51:35

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Our clinical commentary on the Cervical spine. Some basic information on cervical spine and injury, sprinkled with our own experiences treating the neck. -Breathing research (https://neurosciencenews.com/tranquility-slow-breathing-6317/) -stress and sensitization (https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/2018/01000/Chronic_exposure_to_insufficient_sl…

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EPI 4: Clinical Commentary - Lumbar Spine 1:39:58

6y ago1:39:58

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Our 1st round of clinical commentary! We cover some background of the lumbar spine anatomy, physiology, osteokinematics, and arthrokinematics. We also discuss examples of patient cases, common treatments and results. -SFG link (https://www.strongfirst.com/certifications/sfg-i-requirements/) -Peter O’Sullivans method research (https://academic.oup.c…

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EPI 3: Where is our industry going? 1:48:46

6y ago1:48:46

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Have a listen as we discuss the current state of the PT industry and how it interconnects with the strength and conditioning (S&C) industry. What are the common themes in current emerging movement/mobility systems? We chat about why it's important for PT’s to invest time and money in learning S&C principles/techniques. Why do PT’s go cash-based or …

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EPI 2: What is physical therapy? 1:09:44

6y ago1:09:44

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Where did PT originate and how? Join us as we discuss how the profession has developed over the years to its current Doctorate level education. We also speak about common misconceptions of PT, its association with passive modalities, and current best practices suggested by evidence. A short glimpse into the Biopyschosocial (BPS) model and how it im…

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EPI 1: Who we are, and what we’re doing 1:31:15

6y ago1:31:15

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Our first podcast episode! Listen in as we discuss where we came from, our past/current athletic experiences, our professional development in the fitness/strength industry, who inspired us to pursue a career in physical therapy, and where we are now. We also discuss our experiences with managing a clinic in NYC, proposed business models, and our th…

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