Optimal Health Uncovered

Todd welcomes special guest and Good Morning America host, Lara Spencer , to the podcast. Lara Spencer is also the star of Flea Market Flip on HGTV. A a long-time client at Performance, Lara discusses her journey towards Optimal Health, as well as her life-changing hip surgery and what she does to stay fit and healthy in its aftermath. Lara and Todd also touch upon her health and wellness lifestyl...

In this week's episode, Todd and Mike are joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ted Blaine to discuss the latest orthopedic surgeries, techniques that are being used, and what to prepare for if you need surgery.  They also discuss what to do if you're facing an upcoming orthopedic surgery.  

This week's episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Sama Yoga founder Rebekah Jacobs and fellow instructor Angie Mandl who discuss Sama Yoga, how they got here in New Canaan, their practice, what principles they teach, how to train to become a yoga teacher, and much more.  Angie and Rebekah are decorated instructors and well-known in the yoga industry for being some of the most progressive and f...

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by renowned acupuncturist and Chinese medicine specialist, Casey Potetz.  Casey Potetz holds a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.  Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist, and a Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM).  She practices acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine along with a variety of clin...

In this episode, Todd and Mike review all the benefits of fasting, including weight loss, energy gain and generally feeling more clear-headed.   

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Zack Buechner to discuss how you can improve your golf game when you can't play outdoors. Todd and Mike review TrackMan technology and using an indoor golf simulator as a tool to get better, particularly during the winter.  Todd and Mike talk about the metrics and how to use these data points to their advantage to help golfers get better.

We want to hear from you!  Give us some feedback or to submit a topic request, send us an e-mail at podcast@performance-pt.com. In this episode, Todd and Mike discuss the health and wellness benefits and impacts of alcohol on the body.  They review the mental impact it can have as well as alcohol's effect on your weight and ability to burn fat.  Todd and Mike also discuss how often one should...

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by running coach and physical therapist Britt Gunsser.  Britt talks all things running and how it relates to Optimal Health.    They cover how to train for a marathon, 10k, 5k, or any race that you have coming up.  They discuss proper gait, shoes, and how to correct those flaws.  Britt gives some nuggets on how to train your body to peak at the right time....

To contact the show or to let us know of a topic you'd like to hear us discuss on the show next, send an email to podcast@performance-pt.com. In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by athletic trainer and recovery expert Zack Buechner.  They discuss the NormaTec and how compression therapy works and how it can help you.   Zack reviews how NormaTec operates, who can use it, and some of the...

In this episode, Todd and Mike discuss the rising numbers of athletic injuries all across sports.  Across professional, college and high school ranks, data is showing a higher rate of injuries with the significant layoff period. Todd and Mike review data from professional sport lockouts from years past including the injury rates after the 2011 NFL lockout, comparing it to today.  

In this episode, Mike and Todd discuss wearable technologies such as the OURA ring, whoop straps, the Apple watch, Withings, and others and how they relate to optimal health.  They review the abilities of these wearables to detect abnormalities in the body and possibly even detect early onset of COVID-19 (coronavirus) symptoms. 

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by fellow physical therapist and CBD (cannabidiol) expert Kevin Cota.  They discuss all things CBD and debunk the myths about the trending product.  They also discuss how to choose an appropriate CBD product for you and where to go to find more answers about CBD.  You can also visit our website to view more info on CBD and FAQ's.  https://performance-...

In this part 2 episode, Mike and Todd finish their conversation with Jenn Trepeck, founder of the podcast "Salad with a Side of Fries."  They discuss all things nutrition and the latest truths and myths about diets and what is trending today.  Jenn covers tips and tricks you can use in your daily life to improve your eating habits and how you diet.  For more information about Jenn Trepec...

In this episode, Mike and Todd are joined by renowned nutrition expert Jenn Trepeck.  Jenn is the founder and host of the podcast "Salad with a Side of Fries" and you can check out her website here .  Jenn, Mike and Todd discuss all things nutrition and break down common myths and fads in dieting.  Jenn offers listeners tips and tricks for eating healthy and finding optimal health in wha...

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Trevor Perry, founder and CEO of Goodcell Health Technology Platform.  Goodcell takes blood panels by drawing blood and uses that data to create actionable steps to improving your health, whether that be biomarkers for potential diseases or susceptibility to injury.  Trevor discusses the process of the Goodcell blood paneling, what it means, and how it...

In this episode, Mike and Todd are joined by Pilates instructor and dancer Christina Merrill.  Christina is a certified Pilates instructor and teaches weekly at Performance.  Christina is an expert in the field of Pilates and discusses the history of Pilates, differences between Yoga and Pilates, and who should incorporate Pilates into their fitness and health routine.  To reach out to Christina a...

In this episode, Mike and Todd are joined by special guest Shane Foley, a DPT who specializes in back patients, scoliosis rehabilitation and is a certified Schroth professional.  They discuss the benefits of using the Schroth method for scoliotic patients and tips for helping reduce back pain using this same method.  

Up to 16% of men experience pelvic pain or disfunction in their lives. Jay Myerson, a physical therapist at Performance who specializes in men's health, health risks, and prevention techniques joined the podcast to speak about cancer, prostates, and diabetes among others. They also discuss regular check-ups and who to see about getting these regular check-ups, whether it's your primary c...

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by long time training coach and founder of Ranfone Training Systems, Mike Ranfone.  Mike Ranfone, Todd and Mike discuss training and exercise through the Covid-19 pandemic and how it's affected business.  They dig into what the pandemic has caused for athletes at every level and how to overcome challenges you face in your training. 

In this episode, Mike and Todd discuss the benefits of dry needling and when to use this modality.  Mike is certified in dry needling and covers how he got certified, who is able to get certified, why its beneficial, who should have it done, and the process of dry needling a patient.  They also reveal what the research says about dry needling and what happens in the skin and tissues during a dry n...

In this episode, Mike and Todd are joined by Mathew Welch, a certified strength and conditioning specialist and certified athletic trainer.   Mat discusses the importance of conditioning your body for exercise and making sure you're setting appropriate goals in your routines. They review specific exercises and training techniques that anyone can benefit from.  

In this week's episode of Optimal Health Uncovered, Todd and Mike discuss the latest updates and trends of the coronavirus pandemic and if there are ways to prevent the coronavirus disease.  Todd and Mike talk about how COVID-19 is changing and affecting the medical world, some of their personal experiences during the pandemic, how its changing Performance and the rapid emergence of telehealt...

In this episode, Todd and Mike discuss golf fitness, being certified Titleist Performance Institute professionals, and golf injuries.  Zack Buechner hosts this podcast and asks the questions.  Todd, Mike, and Zack cover golf fitness evaluations at Performance and in the clinic and how they approach golf injuries.  They review the benefits of having multiple Titleist Performance Institute certified...

In this episode, Todd and Mike review health and fitness as it relates to tennis and other racket sport athletes, in the wake of the 2020 Wimbledon tournament cancellation.  They are joined by certified RacquetFit professional and athletic trainer Zack Buechner who discusses the RacquetFit process and how it benefits the tennis player.  Mike and Todd also cover common types of tennis injuries in t...

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Dr. Paul Sethi to discuss anterior cruciate ligaments (ACL) of the knee.  Dr. Paul Sethi is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon at the Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists center in Greenwich, Connecticut who specializes in sports medicine, particularly the knee joint as well as the elbow and shoulder.  Dr. Sethi graduated from Cornell University an...