Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Season 3, Episode 6 Episode Summary

This episode focuses on the management of Plantar Fasciitis.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka explains the term pinching hip or femoroacetabular impingement, highlighting the populations most at risk, simple exercise recommendations, and tips to help alleviate the pain.

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Dr. Jablonka has just launched two free courses to help beginners get started in the gym. Check them out on his website:

1. Introduction to Functional Fitness
2. Introduction to Olympic Lifting

Top Takeaway

• "The hip joint is the actual only ball and socket joint."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The running population is ruthless to themselves."
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• "Don't aggravate it; that's the best thing that you can do."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

Episode Highlights

• [00:34] Today's topic is pinching hip.
• [03:36] The anatomy behind the term "pinching hip"
• [06:38] Symptoms of pinching hip.
• [07:50] Who is at risk of pinching hip?
• [18:58] Techniques for treating pinching hip at home.

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Season 3, Episode 5 Episode Summary

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka discusses identifying and treating IT band syndrome, emphasizing different tools you can use to treat the cause.

New to the gym? Enjoy Dr. Jablonka's free courses!

Dr. Jablonka has just launched two free courses to help beginners get started in the gym. Check them out on his website:

1. Introduction to Functional Fitness
2. Introduction to Olympic Lifting

Top Takeaways

• "IT band syndrome is not a death sentence."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "If you do nothing but treat the symptoms, you will have this issue for an extended period of time."
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• "Research shows that it takes a tremendous amount of force to create deformation of the IT band."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The body dies not like too much friction because that's where breakdown happens."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "You already know how to treat yourself and recover yourself; you just don't know it yet."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

Episode Highlights

• [00:44] Today's topic: IT band syndrome.
• [04:12] Locating the IT band.
• [07:12] Symptoms of IT band syndrome.
• [11:50] Treatment for IT band syndrome.

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Season 3, Episode 4

Episode Summary

This episode focuses on the management of Plantar Fasciitis.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka describes plantar fasciitis, noting the symptoms, predisposing factors, treatment options, and necessary lifestyle modifications to aid in a speedy and optimal recovery.

New to the gym? Enjoy Dr. Jablonka's free courses!

Dr. Jablonka has just launched two free courses to help beginners get started in the gym. Check them out on his website:

1. Introduction to Functional Fitness
2. Introduction to Olympic Lifting

Top Takeaways

• "We have to gradually place the good stressors on the body so we can lay down the bone."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Healthy bone will change and adapt to stresses placed upon it."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Tape that stretches doesn't really support anything."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "When it comes to shoes, you get what you pay for."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The bottom of the shoe is quite literally the only thing that separates you from the pavement."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

Episode Highlights

• [00:28] Today's topic: plantar fasciitis
• [03:20] Basic anatomy of the plantar fascia.
• [05:16] What are the common risk factors for Plantar Fascitis?
• [06:13] What to do when you suspect plantar fasciitis.
• [07:13] Wolf's Law.
• [11:19] Treating plantar fasciitis.
• [17:26] The role of intrinsic and extrinsic foot muscles in plantar fasciitis.
• [20:00] Myofascial decompression.
• [22:02] Electro Dry Needling
• [24:46] Lifestyle modifications to treat plantar fasciitis.

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