Function With Purpose [Podcast]

– Physiotherapy (PT) is not natural a standard to participate in . In fact, PT is oftentimes overlooked that it’s more “acceptable” to abide by the medical physician’s suggestions . But, physicians do physician stuff . And, PTs do PT stuff - - It’s time to change the old school of thought on this one! . Let’s focus on AND not OR when it comes to improving your health, wellness, fitness & recov...

– There are too many times we experience unforeseen circumstances without a backup plan in place . But, we actually have the ability to control our efforts & responses to the situation / schedule changes . Both in a timely manner & with a purposeful “Plan B” in place - - Grab you coffee for this one as I share my thoughts on developing a Plan B (or Plan C) when Plan A doesn’t layout as we...

– I came across a podcast I was listening to regarding the minimal-required knowledge behind intentions . In regards to, perhaps, supplements, training or even recovery from an injury or setback  . I 100% believe it is so important to “know enough” through a buy-in as to WHY you’re doing the things . The knowledge buy-in will help you gain better control over your intentions of building a more rob...

– No, I’m not talking about hiring an employee  . Rather, I’m speaking on terms of caring for your own health, wellness, fitness & recovery profiles . There are seasons of “hire” that can take you to the next level of a new version of yourself  . And, if you’re like me, I have to put my $$ where my mouth is in moments of true change . Hear me out on how to breakdown the mental barriers in orde...

-- Dizziness is not a normal thing to experience . Sometimes dizziness episodes can be due to side effects from medications . While other dizziness experiences can be from an imbalance of the crystals inside our ears . Or even an eye-brain “faulty” connection . Today’s episode will explore one of the most common types of dizziness, or vertigo, one may experience —  BPPV (Benign Paroxysmal Position...

– This is the last Part 2/2 of this series regarding Zone 2 training / exercise Today I would like to expose you to the basic details of Zone 2 training: Who is Zone 2 for? How to find your own Zone 2 heart rate? How to implement Zone 2 into your routine? P. S.  Doing new things take time to reap the results; And, starting with Zone 2 training is the KEY to building improved metabolic fitness for...

– Part 1 of this series is all about “Zone 2” basic biology & concepts . I want to help clear the air on some key points of what Zone 2 training does for your health . And, why we must focus on this type of exercise training for longevity & disease prevention - - LINKS: Zone 2 cardio for CrossFit athletes Zone 2 training for peak performance What is fitness . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEdu...

– This is a good one that you won’t want to miss listening to today! . PT can (and often should) be the first point of contact for patients . Not only for musculoskeletal disorders . But, . Also as a first, direct point of contact for urgent concerns . So we must take into account our ability to perform screenings, testing & a more in-depth subjective assessment to all patients when the first...

– Movements must coincide with the patients ability to perform it . And . The targeted tissue’s irritability level that will allow them to do it . Some key aspects to consider when choosing the right movements may be (in no specific order): Range-of-motion pattern Changing the tempo or speed Using different external loading Using assistance or support Utilizing an unloaded position Incorporating m...

– The day has come to see how my training has paid off! . Part 2 of this HYROX-specific podcast will expose detailed insights as to my competition day . Along with my game plan for each station . And some thoughtful insights on how HYROX set up this special day for athletes / spectators - - LINKS: What is HYROX ? WHOOP [for free] with FPT My HYROX IG post HERE . . #FunctionWithPurpose #FPTEducatio...

– Last December 2024, I decided to commit to training for my first HYROX competition that was on the books for April 2025 . In this podcast episode, I want to share with you my training prep strategies & recovery protocols that helped me make it to the competition with confidence . Bottom line for prepping for something like this… . Have a plan in place & stick to it - - LINKS: What is HYR...

– If your warm-up routine takes 45 to 60 minutes to "grease the groove”… . Then something needs to change . I believe there can be more effective warm-ups to help prepare your body & mind for the next portion of your exercise / training movements . And the biggest key to do that is… to listen to this episode to find out! - - This is a great talk on some points that you may need to incorporate...

– There's nothing wrong with "interviewing" providers & doing your own research . This is [especially] important when it comes to elective orthopaedic surgery . I think everyone should have their own healthcare team of providers & all in between . But in order to have the right ones in your corner, you have to do your own research - - Hear me out on a patient case in which sh...

– I believe that patients should develop a deeper understanding on HOW their body responds to different seasonal effects on their body . Initially, when patients seek my help for any type of ailment, injury, setback, surgery, etc. — it’s more so my responsibility (90% of the time) to guide the patient back to full-reign again . Eventually, over time, the script should flip — 90% effort by the pati...

– Today, I want to provide you with some insights on two (2) perspectives both in the gym & in the physiotherapy clinic . Perspective 1 — THE GYM: Certain movements within the gym may not serve us well, especially when we haven’t been building the foundations for those higher, complex moves in the first place So it’s very important to gut-check the mind & know the risk vs reward when we ar...

– Recently, I’ve been having a lot of conversations with some athletes & patients of mine who are to the point where they are encouraged to take their fitness for a “test-drive” . Growing up an athlete, basketball games were a test of who was the best prepared for the match . With fitness, it’s how prepared is your body to endure the tests or workouts . To me, I think it’s important to place y...

– A unique topic & viewpoint from an orthopaedic side when it comes to needing surgery in order to function daily . You won’t believe this story when a patient of mine had to undergo a distal biceps repair/reattachment surgery… . And then got an “uneducated response” when he asked about going to physiotherapy (PT) after his 1-week follow up . Let’s say that PT should & must be a part of th...

– Oh man are you in for a treat on this one! . A topic that I want to share a personal story about with a patient of mine who has been “dealing” with chronic pain for over 10 years (perhaps even more than 10 years) . And guess what exactly her surgeon told her once he entered the examination room showing her the MRI results? . Hang on tight as I will be talking fast & in-depth on this episode...

– From the physiotherapist POV, we have to dig deeper to a personal level as to WHY & WHY is preventing patients from starting to take ownership of their health / wellness . Something needs to click for the patient to start in re-invest back into themselves . To build a broader scope of practice towards upward progression . So… . The #1 mistake you can make when [preventing] re-injury is… . We...

– [By the time this podcast goes live, I have already gone on my West Coast travel to Oregon] . My best friend, Rachel, & I planned each day to make fitness a part of our routine . All while enjoying the scenes, food sampling, wine tasting & soaking up the vibes of the West Coast lifestyle . We chose a variety of fitness dosing — from yoga, hotel weightlifting & conditioning, CrossFit,...

– I finally made it back into a local CrossFit competition here in Charlotte, NC after a long hiatus . From this experience, I wanted to share some “within competition” recovery tactics I incorporated between events in order to perform as optimal as possible . And, . Some “post-recovery” practices I relied on to prevent the negative effects from high-intensity effort output from this single-day co...

– I’ve been #rucking for over one year now & it’s been a great alternative to help build my aerobic capacity . By “aerobic capacity” I mean my ability to sustain longer, endurance-type exercise without feeling out of breath nor feeling “slow” . On this episode, I want to share the benefits I’ve learned through rucking . And some simple suggestions on how one can start doing it  immediately . S...

– The medical system is there to serve for emergencies, detrimental illnesses & difficult (possibly longer-term) recovery . When it comes down to it… . The medical system doesn’t care if you show up nor does it prevent one from getting sick . Essentially, the medical system is in place for those who are “reactive” to a change in their health status (even if it’s not a serious matter) . Wouldn’...

– RECOVERY — Probably one of the most overlooked & under-appreciated applications to lessening the stress upon our bodies . “Recovery days” can change everything for the better in order to help ourselves perform more optimal . They can be an independent active approach or passive approach . And also as well as a nice blend of both active & passive recovery interventions . Today, I want to...

– Today, I want to share with you my definition of “range-of-function” . And . How I personally incorporate more “function” into my daily / weekly routine . But first, what is “range-of-function”? . What are the steps that you need to take in order to improve your “range-of-function”? . Building better habits into your routine will help solidify “function” to stay around longer . So let’s dive a b...