Dr. Jennifer Penrose, owner of Penrose Physical Therapy, interviews Dr. Chad Rogers, an expert in vestibular rehabilitation about vertigo and dizziness. If you struggle with vertigo and dizziness listen in on how physical therapy helps. Working with a specialist in vestibular rehabilitation makes all the difference. We have several on the team at Penrose PT that work with vertigo and dizziness and concussions. Please reach out to Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA if you need help with vertigo or dizziness. www.penrosept.com or 360-456-1444. #dizziness #vertigo
Millions of people give up hope when they have had pain for years. Shockwave and EMTT and pulsed radio frequency are 3 newer regenerative therapies that are helping people recover faster and giving those with long standing issues a new hope! Here is a case study of a 24 year old who had a clavicle fracture requiring surgery and hardware that 3 weeks later was able to compete in an half ironman triathlon due to the EMTT treatments. Normally that would take 13 weeks! Here is the link: https://www.curamedix.com/hubfs/Clavicle%20fracture%20and%20triathlon%20performance%20-%20a%20case%20report-1.pdf
These regenerative therapies are being used in the NFL and professional athletes in the U.S. and the military. Remeber Big Pharma and surgeries are the income generators here and it will take longer for these therapies to be offered by all medical providers. It is more common in the UK and Europe. The results are amazing and you should inquire. We offer a free pain consult to see if these are right for you. www.penrosept.com. 360-456-1444.
Pulsed radio frequency is a non invasive way to help with nerve pain and nerve symptoms including numbness and tingling and loss of strength. If you are tired of managing nerve pain with medication the give this episode a listen. Dr. Penrose interviews Mikel who had an injury 9 years ago that caused numbness and loss of grip strength that after 4-5 treatments of Stimpod pulsed radio frequency completely resolved it! Visit www.penrosept.com or email info@penrosept.com for more information.
Dr. Penrose interviews Dr. Brittany Petrie on this episode. Brittany has over 10 years of pelvic health experience and has joined Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA. This is quick over view on what pelvic health is and conditions we can treat: pelvic pain, incontinence, painful sex and more. It is common to leak urine after having babies but not normal and there are things you can do to help.
Dr. Penrose discusses a new service: PEMF (pulsed electro magnetic therapy with a class II medical device by BEMER) and the benefits of this service. This PEMF device by BEMER increases micro-circulation. Increasing circulation can help clear lactic acid, inflammation, move out waste products to recover faster and brings in more blood flow and nutrients to areas of the body to aid in what the body needs to heal. PEMF device by BEMER has a patented wave form by NASA engineers and was started to help astronauts combat negative affects of being in space. Helping blood flow to increase bone density and muscle recovery. Listen in to see how PEMF can be an adjunct to your therapy or part of your life to live optimally. Here is a great video of how BEMER increases your blood blow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0h6_N_HLkgo
If you want to learn more about PEMF at Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA then sign up here: https://info.penrosept.com/pemf-machine-inquiry-form
Dr. Penrose interviews JV, PTA, at Penrose PT who has experience with boxing and is teaching our small group training boxing classes. Boxing works on agility, balance, coordination, strength and cardio. Boxing has been very helpful for fighting back against Parkinson's and is one of the best things seniors can do to fight back against aging. Listen in to how this helps, what is involved, and how to sign up.
If you think you are stuck living with your pain then this episode is for you. Bill, who is nearly 80, talks about how he had lost hope and really didn't think physical therapy could help. He had tried it before and thought it was a waste of time. However, the Penrose team had a different approach and he found sure enough we could help. He talks about his journey with his knee, his shoulder, and now his back. He reports how his hope has been restored and that he has improved quality of life and less pain - even at the near age of 80.
Dr. Penrose interviews class instructor expert Nicole about the benefits of Pilates and what class participants are reporting. Pilates is a great way to keep your spine healthy, improve your overall strength, posture & balance. It is the number one exercise spine specialists recommend. You can attend your first one for free! www.penrosept.com
Dr. Penrose discusses the notion of "I thought it would just get better" and when you really need to pay attention to your pain. Penrose Physical Therapy is the #1 Physical Therapy Clinic in the South Sound and we help people stay mobile and active. If you are struggling to live as mobile as you would like then let us help you. If something has been hurting for 2 weeks or longer it is time for professional help and quite trying the DIY Dr. Google and YouTube University method. Yes we all do it but our bodies are complex and the experts often has simple easy tips that help right away. www.penrosept.com has lots of free tips you can use. Happy to help.
Dr. Penrose interviews an 83 year old patient, Beth Davis, about a fall that caused a fracture in her knee requiring surgery and her journey from a leg brace, a walker, to a cane and now back to participating in her water aerobics classes again and most importantly able to care for her spouse. We discuss how falls can take out your independence and mobility as well as what things you should be looking for that make you at risk for a fall. Can you stand on one leg for at LEAST 10 seconds? Can you stand on foam feet together with eyes closed? These are important things to minimize a fall. If you need your balance screened to see if you are at risk for falls call us for a free balance screen 360-456-1444. Penrose Physical Therapy is located in Lacey, WA.
Dr. Penrose discusses the common causes of neck pain, tension headaches, and TMJ dysfunction. Dr. Penrose gives tips to help with each and how physical therapy can play a big role in helping you manage these conditions so you can live a more active and pain-free life.
Concussions create lots of anxiety and stress for athletes, parents, and coaches. Here are some of the best tips to implement right away after a concussion to make the recovery as smooth as possible. Dr. Penrose covers the dangerous signs and symptoms of a concussion and the more mild common symptoms in this episode. She also explains what concussion physical therapy looks like and when to see a physical therapist who specializes in concussion management. Dr. Penrose also explains what preseason baseline testing is and why it is the gold standard for athletes and how it eliminates the guesswork with returning to play.
Here is a Youtube video showing and explaining what preseason baseline testing is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G8sr8TKOhM
Here is a Youtube video discussing a little bit about concussion rehab and what you can do during the physical and cognitive rest phases of healing after a concussion:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPdLq-bdEuw
Here is a link to a FREE tips report about how to recover from a concussion quicker that you can download: https://penrosept.com/concussion-management/
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Elizabeth Piper on many myths around pelvic health. Such as people think it is normal to leak urine as they age or after having multiple kids. Another one is that the only thing for pelvic health is “Kegel’s.” And so much more!
This is a great episode on pelvic health and when you should seek out a pelvic health physical therapist and what you can do to help those sensitive topics.
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Other resources: This podcast discusses the importance of Fiber: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LTakbZLM0pcFgRqEU3lIW?si=sxYAWtl2QayTGEnGC41kjQ
Also some links about hip strength and pelvic floor:
Tuttle LJ, DeLozier ER, Harter KA et al. The Role of the Obturator Internus Muscle in Pelvic Floor Function. Journal of Women’s Health Physical Therapy. 2016; 40, 1 pg 15-19
Sapsford R. Rehabilitation of pelvic floor muscles utilizing trunk stabilization. Man Ther 2004;9(1):31-42
Sapsford RR, Hodges PW, Ricahrdson CA, Cooper DH, Markwell SJ, Jull GA. Co-activation of the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles during voluntary exercises. Neruourol Urodyn 2001;20(1):3-12
Sapsord RR, Hodges PW. Contraction of the pelvic floor muscles during abdominal maneuvers. Arch Phys Med REhabil. 2001;82(8):1081-1088
-------------------------- Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Piper, Doctor of Physcial Therapy that specializes in pelvic health for women and men.
Find her on instagram: elizabeth.piper.dpt
Currently works at Providence
Host: Name: Jennifer Penrose, DPT, OCS, MTC
Company: Penrose Physical Therapy
Author of “Run Forever: The secrets to common running & walking injuries.”
https://www.facebook.com/PenrosePhysicalTherapy/
Phone: 360-456-1444
Address: 1445 Galaxy Dr. Suite 301 Lacey, WA 98516
Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses some common myths about low bone density and the confusion around osteoporosis and osteopenia. She discusses what Yoga can do for bone density and which poses have been found to be effective for building bone density.
She also discusses weight training and that if you have low bone density you need to lift enough weight to make a difference. She goes into the literature and explains some exercises that have shown results with bone density.
It is understandable to be afraid if you have low bone density but don’t stay in that stage; get expert help so you know what to do and how to do it!
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a patient, Tom, a client that did our 8-week weight loss and wellness program. He lost 38 lbs and his A1C went from 8.0 to 7.2. The best news is he has been completely off insulin since Sept 30, 2022. He used to take over-the-counter medication to golf and now he doesn’t need it - his joints don’t hurt eating this way. He still has 40 lbs to lose so it is not his weight that is the main issue of the joints feeling better.
The sugar, the processed foods, the refined carbohydrates (bread and pasta), and beef lead to inflammation. His BMI went from a 47.1 to a 41.7. He is committed to continuing this lifestyle and his main motivation is to never go back on insulin again. He now wants to get off Metformin.
Listening to this episode they get a FREE TLS weight loss consult.
If you have a "bad back" like degenerative changes, bad discs, pinched nerves, stenosis and think you have to have surgery then this episode is for you! Loosing 4 lbs is 16 lbs of pressure off your spine. Margit tells her story and once she went on our TLS program she lost weight and started tolerating physical therapy and now she can walk 30 min and she no longer has radiating symptoms. She no longer feels like an old woman.
Free full body fitness assessment at Penrose Physical Therapy. Please call 360-456-1444 if you are interested. We are located in Lacey WA.
How pain signals are perceived by the brain and how the brain can increase or decrease the perception of pain. What can we do to influence pain and decrease the sensation we perceive? Deep diaphragmatic breathing is an underutilized tool for decreasing pain, tension, anxiety and improving mood.
