The Medicare vs Medicare Advantage confusion is real and it affects millions and millions of people every day.
Listen to this episode to clear up the confusion you have over a Traditional Medicare supplement policy vs a Medicare Advantage plan. We bring in a Senior Insurance expert, Stacy Haberstroh, to get us all clear on this confusing topic!
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https://youtu.be/Lj6QeGLhIAA
6 months have passed since you had your total hip or total knee replacement. Now what? What kind of exercise is safe for you to do? Can you return to running if running is your passion in life?
Join Dr. Gorman as he brings Physical Therapist Dr. Karen Litzy into the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast community! Dr. Litzy brings her vast physical therapy experience, especially working with total joint replacement patients, to let you know how to safely return to exercise after your joint replacement!
6 months have passed since you had your total hip or total knee replacement. Now what? What kind of exercise is safe for you to do? Can you return to running if running is your passion in life?
Join Dr. Gorman as he brings Physical Therapist Dr. Karen Litzy into the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast community! Dr. Litzy brings her vast physical therapy experience, especially working with total joint replacement patients, to let you know how to safely return to exercise after your joint replacement!
Is it possible to gain muscle mass while lifting less heavy weights? In this episode, join Dr. Bennett and special guest physical therapist, Dr. Cardona, discuss the purpose and benefits of blood flow restriction therapy (BFR).
BFR is a safe and effective treatment for gaining muscle mass and strength. It is a technique that combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion that produces similar results to high intensity training. Dr. Cardona explains who would benefit from BFR as well as contraindications.
Find out if you could benefit!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/x1GpU6X25Ac
What do you do when you have that pain in your back and you can’t get in to see your favorite physical therapist? What if the bottom of your foot is killing you and you have to figure something out quickly to help (without taking pain medication!).
Healthy Habits for Active Aging podcast audience you are in for a real treat today! My good friend and fellow private practice physical therapy owner Dr. Dave Kittle is joining us to share his top home self treatment tips!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/N3Ih85U5JGY
What are your top five tips for healthy and long living? You don’t want to miss this episode! Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett share and compare their lists. We would love to hear from YOU!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WGoE02q1NOM
The average person takes an average of 25,000 breaths a day. Did you know there is a right and a wrong way to breathe? What seems so automatic and so natural, 80% of us are breathing incorrectly.
Join Dr. Bennett with special guest, Dr. Vanessa Kamp, to learn the difference between belly breathing and chest breathing. Learn exercises to properly use your diaphragm and the associated benefits. Stay tuned to the end to learn about mouth taping while sleeping!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6NwrCePkCck
Are you part of the 36.3 million people playing pickleball, contributing to the 158% growth in the sport over the last three years? If not, you are missing out!
Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn about how to minimize the risk of injury whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete. Learn the tips and tricks to avoiding the top five pickleball injuries.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2vH3wcfGDaQ
Don't miss this very special episode where Dr. Lauren Bennett interviews Dr. Jill Oertle on the contributing risk factors that may make one with Parkinson's Disease more susceptible to falls.
You will learn exercise class suggestions, assistive device advice, and advantages of music! Dr. Oertle is LSVT BIG certified. Tune in to learn more about her certification and how you or your loved one could benefit to reduce risk of future falls and increase mobility.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/w2w1oBtSbpQ
Is it possible to prevent a future fall? Your balance begins to decline naturally through the aging process in your fourth to fifth decade of life. What can you do to control this?
You don't want to miss this episode to learn the evidence based practice research explaining what exercise programs and frequency are proven to stimulate our neuromuscular system. Learn helpful tips to stay independent!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T1CdbboSFw8
Did you know the leading cause of injury death for those ages 65 and older is from a fall? Thirty percent of people over 65 fall every year and this increases to 40% after the age of 85. Falling just one time doubles your chances of falling again.
Tune into this episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn the risk factors associated with falling, what our balance system relies on, conditions that may alter your balance, and how to make your home a safer place.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/61QeRdQ5cjk
Let's face it, healthcare is evolving and changing all the time. One fantastic practitioner in modern day healthcare is the Physician Assistant (PA)!
Join Dr. Michael Gorman as he interviews two amazing Physician Assistants from the St. Louis, MO region. Raquel Russo, MPH, MMS, PA-C and Paige Rakers, MMS, PA-C share with you the extensive training needed to become a physician assistant and the role they play in the success of their practice, Bluetail Medical Group.
Contact info:
Paige Rakers: pmrakers@gmail.com to email
Call Karen Dr. Bayes/Paige scheduler 636-778-2814 to schedule.
Raquel Russo: Email: RaquelKRusso@gmail.com
For scheduling, call Dawn in the STL office at 636-778-2811 or Brian in the Columbia office at 573-446-4000.
BlueTail Medical Group website: https://www.bluetailmedicalgroup.com/
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/j6Co5zwK_sc
Now that you have learned about what dry needing is and it’s uses for treatment, are you wondering what it may look like? How does it feel?
You don’t want to miss this LIVE performance of Dr. Gorman dry needling Dr. Bennett. You will learn the necessary informed consent questions to make sure this is safe for you. Tune in to see if Dr. Bennett has a needle phobia!? Now let’s get after those trigger points!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2qG1cjbXAyE
Dry needling is a relatively new type of treatment in the history of chronic pain management. It is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points for the management of pain and movement impairments.
If you experience chronic pain, myofascial pain, or have the presence of trigger points, tune into this episode to learn more about what a dry needling session looks like, precautions to treatment, and the right questions to ask your therapist!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OYgipgVY1_Q
Do you experience painful, palpable nodules in your muscles? Are you part of the 75-100 million US citizens suffering from chronic pain?
Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn the history of myofascial pain, cause and physiology behind trigger points, and treatment ideas to restore function.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I7gr0QrmR20
Join Dr. Michael Gorman this week for a very special podcast! For the first time in the history of the Healthy Habits for Active Aging podcast we will be interviewing an actual patient of ours!
Brittne will be joining the podcast this week to talk about her TMJ pain journey over the last 15 years and how symptoms have dramatically improved after only 6 visits of focused physical therapy!
This episode will inspire other TMJ pain sufferers to never give up and to seek out the right provider to treat this debilitating area of pain.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ljII_fbGIvU
In this episode you will learn how manual therapy combined with an individualized exercise program and patient compliance will lead to a successful outcome. Learn tips related to posture training, workstation ergonomics, and relaxation techniques.
Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss what to expect from physical therapy and what to look out for in your physical therapist when seeking care.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fr8V4n65y98
Do you, or someone you know, experience pain in the jaw, inability to eat certain foods because of jaw pain or limited opening, headaches, or neck pain? Do you hear or feel an unusual clicking or popping when opening or closing the jaw? Five to 12% of the population experiences temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD).
Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on TMJ pain, when to seek medical treatment, different types of treatment, and what to look for in a healthcare professional treating your pain. Learn just how quickly the RIGHT professional can help you!
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cVuCKw_naYQ
Have you ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? Our bodies are fueled by what we consume. It’s time to look beyond the medicine cabinet for ways to reduce inflammation.
Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about food groups that are hindering your health and suggested food groups to reduce inflammation. You will understand the effect of sugar on the body as well as how polyphenols will be advantageous to you.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/IT4IoZp875s
How many cups of water do you consume a day? Research shows the average adult consumes five 8 ounce glasses of water a day. Recommended consumption is six to eight 8 ounce glasses a day to stay hydrated.
Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on water consumption, signs of dehydration, and tips to stay hydrated.
Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBvAkjzQ78g