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.

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 Takeaway

• "The hip joint is the actual only ball and socket joint."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The running population is ruthless to themselves."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "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."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "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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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Season 3, Episode 3

Episode Summary

This episode focuses on Achilles tendonitis and the different aspects of its management.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka describes the Achilles tendon, and explains the causes of tendonitis, how it occurs, and the role of physical therapy in addressing it.

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 Takeaway

• "Cadence does matter when we're running."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "After about five hundred miles or so on the same set of shoes, it is typically recommended you look at getting a new pair."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

• "The best way to prevent a running injury is 'never run'; that's stupid."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

Episode Highlights

• [00:40] Today's topic is Achilles Tendonitis.
• [03:07] Anatomy of the Achilles Tendon.
• [06:50] Differentiating Achilles Tendonitis from other similar cases.
• [09:17] Two main types of Achilles tendonitis
• [12:31] Why cortisone injections are not recommended.
• [13:00] Three methods to aid recovery at home.
• [16:25] Treatment of Achilles tendinitis

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Season 3, Episode 2

This episode focuses on the impact of health insurance on physical therapy.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka describes the shortcomings of health insurance regarding patient rehabilitation with physical therapy. In addition, he notes the harmful effects of this on the overall patient's well-being.

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

• "In the world of rehabilitation and performance, health insurance doesn't really care about your goals."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Health insurance is more catastrophe insurance."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "You invest your time, money, energy into something or someone that will solve your problems and solve your problems well."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

• [00:34] Today's conversation revolves around the inadequacy of health insurance in rehabilitation.
• [02:13] Health insurance limits physical therapy
• [07:13] The impact of health insurance limits on therapists and patients.
• [15:05] How can patients find good quality physical therapy?

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)

This episode focuses on finding the right rehabilitation service provider to achieve your health goals or address your physical health challenges.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka highlights what to avoid and prioritize when finding a rehab provider.

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

• "Once you find the right provider, you should budget your time and energy to getting to that person."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Cost is not the most important."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The same rule applies when it comes to your medical provider, not who's the cheapest. It should be legitimately, who is the best?"
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "If you find yourself getting tossed around from provider to provider, find someplace else."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Individualized care is really going to be a deal breaker when it comes to 'how effective is your provider at solving your problems?"
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "The most crucial part about the recovery process is finding that one person or that one team that can help you get back to doing what you like to do quicker."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "If it doesn't feel like the right fit, it is not the right fit."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

• [01:01] Today's topic: How do you choose the right physical therapy provider?
• [03:40] What to avoid when looking for a rehab provider.
• [08:00] What should you look out for in a health provider

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)

Today's episode revolves around HIIT, High-Intensity Interval Training, emphasizing its role and benefits.

HIIT is an efficient tool with which people can get started in their fitness journey conveniently, especially with the busy lifestyle predominant in our world today.

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

• "HIIT training can help you lose fat as well."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Even if you're doing HIIT training, you really can't out-train a bad diet."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "If you want to gain muscle, you have to lift heavy."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "Studies show that we can manage our blood sugars way better or more efficiently and effectively when we have a structured exercise routine."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "You don't match energies in the room, you be the energy in the room, and everybody else will match up to that."
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]

• [00:57] What is the best way to exercise in the shortest amount of time?
• [02:48] The typical reasons people fail to start their fitness journey.
• [05:00] A solution; HIIT training.
• [07:58] General Benefits of HIIT.
• [14:05] Health benefits of HIIT
• [16:30] Some gym recommendations by Dr. Jablonka.

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Host: Dr. Scott Jablonka (Carolina Movement Doc)
Guest: Dr. Chris Long

Today's conversation focuses on Vestibular Rehabilitation, especially as it relates to active people and professional athletes.

In this episode, Dr. Jablonka, Caroline Movement Doc, sits with Dr. Chris Long, Founder of Platinum Rehab Specialists, as he highlights the main symptoms of vestibular issues, the different causes, and the approach to successful treatment.

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'

• "Those people that are staying active are usually the ones that hate being inactive"
  - [Dr. Chris Long]
• "Everyone's an athlete, we all just play different sports"
  - [Dr. Scott Jablonka]
• "If you can convince a vestibular patient who's dizzy all the time that you're going to make them dizzier to get them better, you can convince anybody that you're going to do anything for them to help"
  - [Dr. Chris Long]
• "The brain can't fix what it can't see"
  - [Dr. Chris Long]

• [00:30] Intro.
• [02:04] Understanding Vestibular Rehabilitation.
• [02:10] Meet our guest, Dr. Chris Long
• [03:28] How Dr. Long got into physical therapy
• [06:33] About Platinum Rehab Specialists.
• [07:25] Vestibular Rehab; 3 groups of causes.
• [08:39] How Vestibular problems affect physically active people.
• [15:03] Implementing vestibular rehab in Dr. Long's practice.
• [22:25] Connect with Dr. Long.

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