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February 6, 2014: Over the next few weeks, the world will turn their attention to the elite athletes from around the world at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia. We will witness them accomplish unimaginative feats, and we will also marvel at their ability to do so. But for all the ways that Olympic athletes are beyond imagination, in at least one way they are very much like the rest of us: they fall down. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapist Amber Donaldson, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, of the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will discuss the vigorous training of Olympic athletes, and provide tips on how to best avoid injuries while skiing and snowboarding. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

January 23, 2014: What exactly is dry needling and what does it do? Many may confuse this physical therapist treatment technique with acupuncture. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, a physical therapist discusses the differences, explains what dry needling is, how it works, what it is used for, and how long it lasts. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

January 9, 2013: Each January, Americans rush back to the gym determined to burn off holiday season calories and work toward New Year's resolutions to get into shape. Unfortunately, various studies indicate that more than half of those who join a gym or fitness club will drop out within 3-6 months. One common reason is injury. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, a physical therapist will give tips to those looking to safely and sucessfully reach your fitness goals. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

December 19, 2013: Typically when one imagines someone crossing the finish line of an Ironman triathlon, they do not imagine a 6 foot 4 inch, 285 pound man. However, that describes former NFL defensive lineman Don Davey.  At least it describes him several years ago, finishing his first race after retiring from professional football. In this episode of Move Forward Radio, Davey describes how he told physical therapist/certified athletic trainer Mike Ryan of the Jacksonville Jaguars that he would compete in an Ironman within five years of retirement from football.  With the help of Ryan, Davey has dramatically reshaped his body, and reconfigured vigorous training regimens around football-related injuries. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

December 5, 2013: A new documentary called Pain Matters, which premiered on the Discovery Channel November 16, and will re-air December 7 and 14, attempts to bring chronic pain out of the shadows – discussing the issue with health care experts and profiling several individuals who have battled chronic pain. This episode of Move Forward Radio features three people interviewed in the Pain Matters program: Dr. Melanie Rosenblatt, American Chronic Pain Association CEO Penney Cowan, and Iraq war veteran Derek McGinnis. Also featured is physical therapist John Garzione, PT, DPT, who discusses physical therapy treatment for chronic pain.  Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

November 14, 2013: November is National Family Caregivers Month. According to the Caregiver Action Network, about 29% of the U.S. population will provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or friend during a given year, spending an average of 20 hours a week providing care.    In this episode, a home health physical therapist discusses the demanding role of a caregiver, and how, sometimes, the caregiver themself is in need of assistance.  She offers tips on how to prepare for the role, and how to maintain health and happiness while providing care. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.  

October 31, 2013: After decades of coping with debilitating migraine episodes that would last several days, Angelie Alciatore of New Orleans, Louisiana, had tried every treatment imaginable, including countless medications. Finally a new neurologist recommended she see a physical therapist for trigger point therapy.  In this episode of Move Forward Radio, Alciatore and her physical therapist discusses what trigger point therapy is, and how it has finally provided relief she has been seeking for decades. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

October 24, 2013: The pain and discomfort from his arthritis of the neck was constant for Barry Cunha, a dentist from Lexington, Massachusetts.  He had been suffereing for so long, he had begrudgingly accepted the headaches and steady diet of aspirin.  After being convinced by his daughter to try physical therapy, the results were immediate and noticeable.  In this episode of Move Forward Radio, Cunha and his physical therapist discuss the manual therapy that brought him back to a pain free life.  Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

October 17, 2013: A freak water skiing accident broke both bones in Linda Conklin's lower leg, nearly leading to amputation. But after surgeons saved her left foot, the personal trainer and recreational marathon runner teamed with her physical therapist, determined to walk again -- and then to run.  In this episode, Conklin and her physical therapist discuss her injury and her hard-fought recovery.  Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

October 10, 2013: A shoulder replacement surgery gave Pam Pelton a repaired body part, but it did not immediately return her to pain-free life. Persistent shoulder pain caused sleepless nights and prohibited many activities she loved. In this episode, Pelton describes how dry needling treatment by a physical therapist provided immediate relief and put her on the road to recovery. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

October 1, 2013: Today is the start of National Physical Therapy Month.  In celebration, MoveForwardPT.com teamed with Huff/Post 50 to survey the 50 largest US metro areas to determine which cities are best suited for maintaining a healthy and fit lifestyle as people age. In today's episode, physical therapist Alice Bell announces the winners of MoveForwardPT.com's top 10 Fittest Baby Boomer Cities.  Winners met criteria, which included life expectancy, cardiovascular health and stress levels of Baby Boomers, as well as local healthcare and fitness resources.  Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

September 19, 2013: Given the frequency of back pain, one might assume the health care system adheres to the most current guidelines that call to treat the condition conservatively, with over the counter pain medication and physical therapy. But a recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) suggests that back pain is often being over-treated with referrals to specialists, orders for expensive imaging, and prescriptions for pain medication.   In this episode, a physical therapist discusses the findings of this study and describes how the medical community's understanding of back pain has evolved over the years, from once recommending bed rest to now recommending against it, for example.  He also provides tips for avoiding back pain in the first place. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

September 8, 2013: September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day - an opportunity for physical therapists all over the world to raise awareness about the power of physical therapy to keep people fit, active and independent across the lifespan.  To celebrate, Move Forward Radio is airing two episodes profiling physical therapists and students of physical therapy who have volunteered their services overseas to provide much needed care in impoverished countries. Part 2: Serving Those in Need through Physical Therapy Physical therapist Efosa Guabadi and physical therapy student Stephanie Irwin recount their experiences volunteering in Central America, where people will come from far and wide for medical attention at satellite village clinics.  Due to high demand, time with patients is often brief, but the impact can still be profound - both for the patients and their care-givers. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

September 6, 2013: September 8 is World Physical Therapy Day - an opportunity for physical therapists all over the world to raise awareness about the power of physical therapy to keep people fit, active and independent across the lifespan. To celebrate, Move Forward Radio is airing two episodes profiling physical therapists and students of physical therapy who have volunteered their services overseas to provide much needed care in impoverished countries. Part 1: Valuable Lessons Physical therapist Karen Sawyer oversees a college program that sends dozens of physical therapy students to places in need, such as St. Elizabeth Parish in Jamaica, where, under the supervision of physical therapists, they help victims of stroke and other neuromuscular disorders regain function and independence, while learning valuable lessons about passionate care. Sawyer discusses these trips and the valuable lessons learned by students. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therap

August 22, 2013: Flat head syndrome (or plagiocephaly) in infants has become more common over the past few decades as a side effect of the Back to Sleep campaign, which instructs parents to put babies to sleep on their back in order to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. In this episode, a physical therapist and an orthotist discuss how parents can follow the recommendations of the Back to Sleep campaign while also taking steps to prevent flat spots. They also explain what treatment to expect in instances where flat spot syndrome occurs. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

August 8, 2013: As recreational running continues to increase in popularity, so have instances of women running while pregnant.  In this episode of Move Forward Radio, physical therapists  discuss their recent study, which found that pregnancy alters a woman's running biomechanics. Additionally, a study participant discusses her experiences of running while pregnant. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.  

July 25, 2013: If a recent CrossFit Games video is to be believed, stressed induced urinary incontinence is largely unavoidable, particularly for women who participate in high-impact exercise or women who have had children.   In this episode, two physical therapists respond to the video, making it clear that although stress induced urinary incontinence is common, it isn't normal, and it's also preventable.  Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

July 11, 2013:  The path to lifelong fitness and wellness travels through the lungs.  In this episode of Move Forward Radio, a physical therapist discusses the role of physical therapy in treating pulmonary conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and rehabilitation before and after lung transplants. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.  

June 27, 2013: Just in time for the start of the Tour de France, Move Forward Radio discusses cycling injuries and the role of physical therapists in managing recreational and elite cyclists. Subscribe to Move Forward Radio podcasts on iTunes. To learn more about physical therapy, visit MoveForwardPT.com.

Every year on Patriots' Day, the third Monday of April, Bostonians gather for one of their city's most celebrated events, the Boston Marathon. On April 15, 2013, when two bombs exploded near the finish line, the 217th Boston Marathon turned from a much celebrated sporting event to a horrific scene of chaos and terror. As a result, three people were killed and more than 260 were injured. In this three-part Move Forward Radio series, we speak with four physical therapists who describe what the road to recovery looks like for the bombing victims, or anyone who has suffered similar injuries. Part 3: Moving Forward After Amputation Today's guest is physical therapist Ignacio Gaunaurd of the Miami Veterans Affairs Healthcare System.  He hasn't treated victims of the marathon bombing but he has extensive experience treating another population that has suffered similiar injuries: our military's wounded warriors. Today he discusses what's ahead for individuals looking to move forward after an amputation.  Part 1: A