Primitive Reflexes in Adults: Overlooked or Overhyped?

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In this episode of the Longevity Formula podcast, Dr. Brandon Crawford welcomes Dr. Trevor Montgomery, a physical therapist working at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. They discuss growing up in small-town Texas and delve into Dr. Montgomery's educational background, highlighting the rigorous training required to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Montgomery shares his experiences working in outpatient orthopedic and vestibular rehab, emphasizing the differences and advancements in functional neurology practices at the NeuroSolution Center.

They also discuss the significance of understanding patients' stories and beliefs to tailor effective treatments, as well as strategies for overcoming personal and professional barriers through physical activity and cold plunges. Additionally, Dr. Montgomery introduced a developmental tracker app he is co-developing with Dr. Cordell Miller and Dr. Michael Larson, which aims to identify and address childhood developmental delays early on. The episode underscores the importance of personalized patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous self-improvement.

What You’ll Learn

• Dr. Trevor Montgomery shares his background growing up in small-town Texas and his journey to becoming a physical therapist who specializes in traditional PT and functional neurology.
• The conversation highlights the differences in therapeutic approaches between functional neurology and traditional physical therapy, particularly in treating neurological patients and conditions like scoliosis.
• Methods for overcoming social anxiety, emphasizing the importance of physical activity, pushing through mental barriers, and the potential benefits of cold plunging.
• 'Path Childhood Development' app: aimed at helping parents monitor their child's development and connect with appropriate healthcare providers to address any delays.

Products

• 528 Innovations Lasers
• NeuroSolution Full Spectrum CBD
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• NeuroSolution StimPod

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Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to the Longevity Formula Podcast (00:00:40)

3. Meet Dr. Trevor Montgomery (00:00:58)

4. Growing Up in Small-Town Texasc (00:01:18)

5. Educational Journey to Becoming a Physical Therapist (00:02:23)

6. Experiences in Gross Anatomy (00:03:37)

7. Transition to Neuro Solution Center (00:05:29)

8. Contrasting Traditional PT with Functional Neurology (00:06:14)

9. Importance of Sensory Systems in Therapy (00:07:56)

10. Primitive Reflexes and Pediatric Care (00:08:18)

11. Vestibular Therapy Approaches (00:10:28)

12. Case Study: Spinal Curvature and Vestibular Imbalance (00:11:52)

13. Building Rapport with Patients (00:15:08)

14. Faith-Based Patient Care (00:17:07)

15. Understanding Patient Fear (00:18:19)

16. Personal Experiences with Fear (00:20:48)

17. Cycling and Overcoming Barriers (00:23:29)

18. Cold Plunges and Mental Resilience (00:27:12)

19. Innovative Childhood Development App (00:31:07)

20. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:33:13)