Functional Rehab

After 9 days of my wife breastfeeding our daughter, here are my thoughts as a physical therapist to help you overcome the neck, shoulder, and hand pain that comes with breastfeeding. You don’t need to deal with pain while providing this amazing gift to your child. Here’s our affiliate link (we receive a commission) to the breast friend pillow- https://amzn.to/3N8mcGd Interested in our rehab by tex...

What happens when a physical therapist themselves go through a bout of sciatica pain? How good are we as patients? Today we interview Dr. Diana Wang, PT, DPT (who’s also an athletic trainer), and founder of https://www.openmatphysio.com/ and we discuss her bout of sciatica pain and the strategies she went through to return back to doing the sports that she loves, jiujitsu. We also discuss some ret...

Bone density will decline with each decade in life. But it isn’t a death sentence. Today we interviewed Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, MD FACP and we discuss menopause and the changes that happen in regards to bone density. You don’t want to miss this! Here’s the link to the FRAX score: https://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9 You can find Susan here: mymdadvocate.com Interested in our rehab by te...

Dr. Samuel Kelokates, PT, DPT is an expert on headaches. We go through the evaluative process and what to expect when going into a physical therapy evaluation. You don’t have to go through this headache or pain journey alone. To get in touch with Dr. Sam, you can find him here: kelosphysicaltherapy.com Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have...

What is a migraine? Why does it happen? How can we navigate the healthcare system with it? Today we learn more about this neurological disease with Lindsey de los Santos, patient advocate and founder of migraineroad.com. We talk all things migraines and how to navigate the system. You don’t need to get through pain alone. You have people like Lindsey to help you figure this all out. You can find h...

Knee arthritis and pain? Considering a knee replacement? We interview Tony Maritato, physical therapist and host of the amazing YouTube channel Total therapy solutions ( https://youtube.com/@totaltherapysolutions?si=_Ns6K8rVsnkR7lE_ ) we talk all things knee replacements and rehab! Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question specifica...

What is speech therapy? Why is it so important? Did you know that feeding is a large component of the profession? Learn from Kathie-Lee Petsch, a speech and language pathologist as we take a deep dive into the profession.  Any questions? You can reach out to her here- kathieleejp@gmail.com Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvocate.com Have a question s...

Do the arches of your feet collapse in standing and walking? Why does this happen? Is it bad? Today we get a chance to answer those questions and more with Dr. Keith Chittenden, DPM, DPT, a podiatrist and physical therapist. Explore this position and how it affects our life plus some super actionable ways to improve it.   You can reach Dr. Chittenden here - Keithfit99@hotmail.com My top shoe recom...

Buying shoes doesn’t have to be complicated. But the market out there is overwhelming and it shouldn’t be. This episode covers all you need to know about shoes and how to buy the best pair for you. My top shoe recommendation affiliate link is found here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_products Interested in our rehab by text message program? Check it out here at ptpatientadvoc...

In medicine, getting the right information/data from a patient is key. That’s where the provider can determine what the cause/source of the problem is and then provide the appropriate treatment. We take a deep dive into Dr. David Candy, PT, DPT, OCS’s brain to talk about the through process into diagnosing the causes of foot numbness. We learn about some of the key questions that he asks to better...

The digital age allows us to live wherever we want. Although this is exciting, you will encounter some challenges when it comes to staying healthy. From trying to find a doctor to navigating the health system when overseas, these challenges can be quickly remedied with the right team. We interview Dr. Mohammad Ashori, MD and founder of https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ , a primary care office design...

What is menopause? What age does it happen? What are some things that women should be aware of when approaching this stage of life? Today’s interview with Dr. Susan Baumgaertel, MD of myMDadvocate.com a company that helps Washington state residents navigate the healthcare system. She is also a menopause expert, helping women navigate this time in life. She is the proud author of the Menopause Menu...

What if you didn’t have to go to the doctor to help navigate some of the common issues like the cold, headaches, etc? Imagine all the time and money you’d save if there was a solution that met your needs without having to do any extra work? Dr. Bryan Fine, MD, MPH does exactly that. We discuss how meeting patients where they’re at can make receiving healthcare easy, accessible, and more affordable...

Did you know that physical therapists play a crucial role in the Emergency Department? Today we meet with Dr. Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT, NCS who is part of the ED out in Colorado. We discuss some things to help you understand how the emergency department works in hospitals.  Also, if you’re interested in learning more about how to put PT in your local hospital ED, you can reach out and find her bo...

Today we interviewed Al Lyman, Veteran, and coach of aging adults. What happens when we age? Do we lose hope in regards to our life and health? What should we expect in this third chapter of our life? We answer these questions and more.  You can reach out to Al at https://theallyman.com/ and find him on all major social media platforms. Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at...

Do topical analgesics work? What are they? How do they work? We interview Jordan Battaglia, founder of Play on Relief, a company that has created a proprietary blend of ingredients to allow pain relief with just a spray.  You can check them out here https://playonrelief.com/ Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashley@dragonphysicaltherapy.com. Check us out at ashleyjmak.c...

How do the traumas we encounter in life affect our pain? Today we answer that question and more with Lauren Fonvielle, an energy healer and practitioner of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Learn to release trauma and see your pain and stress slowly melt away.  You can hear more from Lauren here:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/laurenic0le/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/LaurenFonvielle YouTube: htt...

Welcome to the functional rehab podcast. We’re here to help you better understand your body and how to recover from your injuries. In this episode, get to know Dr. Ashley Mak, physical therapist and host of this podcast. Get excited because we’ll answer all your questions about pain, overcoming injuries, and everything in between! Have a question specifically for Ashley? You can email him at ashle...