Build Your Runway
07/16/24 • 15 min
In Episode 15, we dive into a unique analogy comparing our bodies to airplanes. We discuss how our physical abilities change over time and the importance of building a runway to maintain our movement and physical health. Here are some key topics and timestamps to help you navigate through the episode:
**Key Topics and Timestamps:**
**[00:00] Introduction:** What is rehab or rehabilitation?
**[00:28] Airplane Analogy:** Comparing our bodies to airplanes and the importance of a runway.
**[01:17] Physical Changes Over Time:** How our physical attributes change and the need to adapt.
**[02:09] Building Your Runway:** The importance of scaling activities and maintaining movement.
**[03:42] Adapting to Physical Vulnerabilities:** Personal experiences and changes in training.
**[04:56] Maintaining Physical Activity:** The importance of strength training and adapting exercise routines.
**[05:53] Jiu-jitsu and Aging:** My personal journey with jiu-jitsu and adapting to physical changes.
**[07:32] Encouraging Flexibility:** The importance of mental and physical flexibility in staying active.
**[08:53] Final Thoughts:** Building longer runways and becoming better pilots of our bodies.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you find this analogy helpful and inspiring as you think about your own movement and physical health. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like and subscribe to the Talking Rehab Podcast. Have a movement-filled day!
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In Episode 15, we dive into a unique analogy comparing our bodies to airplanes. We discuss how our physical abilities change over time and the importance of building a runway to maintain our movement and physical health. Here are some key topics and timestamps to help you navigate through the episode:
**Key Topics and Timestamps:**
**[00:00] Introduction:** What is rehab or rehabilitation?
**[00:28] Airplane Analogy:** Comparing our bodies to airplanes and the importance of a runway.
**[01:17] Physical Changes Over Time:** How our physical attributes change and the need to adapt.
**[02:09] Building Your Runway:** The importance of scaling activities and maintaining movement.
**[03:42] Adapting to Physical Vulnerabilities:** Personal experiences and changes in training.
**[04:56] Maintaining Physical Activity:** The importance of strength training and adapting exercise routines.
**[05:53] Jiu-jitsu and Aging:** My personal journey with jiu-jitsu and adapting to physical changes.
**[07:32] Encouraging Flexibility:** The importance of mental and physical flexibility in staying active.
**[08:53] Final Thoughts:** Building longer runways and becoming better pilots of our bodies.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you find this analogy helpful and inspiring as you think about your own movement and physical health. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like and subscribe to the Talking Rehab Podcast. Have a movement-filled day!
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In this episode, I recount a personal story about a frustrating experience with an HVAC specialist and draw parallels to the expectations and realities faced by our patients. Join me as we explore the importance of understanding patient goals and delivering on their expectations.
Key Topics:
- [00:00:00] Introduction to Rehabilitation: What is rehabilitation? Let's delve into the basics.
- [00:02:40] My Background in Sports and Spine Medicine: An introduction to my journey and the purpose of this podcast.
- [00:32:56] A Frustrating HVAC Experience: How a frustrating interaction with an HVAC specialist made me reflect on patient care.
- [03:00:00] Meeting Patient Expectations: Are we, as clinicians, truly addressing our patients' needs and expectations? How can we ensure we're not just treating symptoms but helping them achieve their movement goals?
- [06:20:00] The Role of Movement Goals in Treatment Plans: Understanding and prioritizing patients' movement goals as the North Star of treatment plans.
- [09:42:76] Redefining Success in Medical Treatment: How do we measure success in treatments and surgeries? It's not just about alleviating pain but ensuring patients can achieve their functional goals.
I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your practice and consider how we can better meet our patients' needs. Thank you for tuning in to the Talking Rehab Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, please like and subscribe. I wish you a movement-filled day!
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How I Chose PM&R
In this episode, I delve into my career path, from my early interest in orthopedic surgery to discovering the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R). I also discuss the factors that influenced my decision to pursue further specialization and the experiences that have shaped my approach to musculoskeletal care. Here are some key topics and timestamps to help you navigate through the episode:
**Key Topics and Timestamps:**
- **[00:00] Introduction:** What is rehab or rehabilitation?
- **[00:03] Meet Your Host:** My background and the purpose of this podcast.
- **[00:28] Early Career Interests:** From orthopedic surgery to exploring other fields.
- **[01:07] Transition to Osteopathic Medicine:** How I discovered manual medicine and PM&R.
- **[01:17] Medical School Rotations:** My experience with clinical rotations and the shift away from surgery.
- **[02:36] Discovering PM&R:** Learning about the field and the pivotal moments that led to my decision.
- **[03:53] Challenges and Realizations:** Applying for PM&R late in the process and the adjustments I had to make.
- **[04:53] Residency Training:** My time at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the diverse experiences in inpatient and outpatient settings.
- **[06:03] Focus on Movement:** The importance of understanding how diseases and injuries affect movement.
- **[08:13] The Driving Force:** Why studying movement has always been a core interest for me.
- **[08:28] Residency Reflections:** My varied interests and the decision to pursue a sports and spine medicine fellowship.
- **[09:34] Continuous Learning:** Seeking answers to musculoskeletal questions through further training.
- **[10:35] Revisiting Family Medicine:** Why I ultimately chose PM&R over family medicine and other specialties.
- **[12:03] The Unique Aspect of PM&R:** Focusing on movement and how it differentiates PM&R from other specialties.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. I hope you find this episode insightful and helpful as you consider your own path in the medical field. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like and subscribe to the Talking Rehab Podcast. Have a movement-filled day!
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