Healthy Habits for Active Aging

The Medicare vs Medicare Advantage confusion is real and it affects millions and millions of people every day. Listen to this episode to clear up the confusion you have over a Traditional Medicare supplement policy vs a Medicare Advantage plan. We bring in a Senior Insurance expert, Stacy Haberstroh, to get us all clear on this confusing topic! Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L...

6 months have passed since you had your total hip or total knee replacement. Now what? What kind of exercise is safe for you to do? Can you return to running if running is your passion in life? Join Dr. Gorman as he brings Physical Therapist Dr. Karen Litzy into the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast community! Dr. Litzy brings her vast physical therapy experience, especially working with tot...

6 months have passed since you had your total hip or total knee replacement. Now what? What kind of exercise is safe for you to do? Can you return to running if running is your passion in life? Join Dr. Gorman as he brings Physical Therapist Dr. Karen Litzy into the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast community! Dr. Litzy brings her vast physical therapy experience, especially working with tot...

Is it possible to gain muscle mass while lifting less heavy weights? In this episode, join Dr. Bennett and special guest physical therapist, Dr. Cardona, discuss the purpose and benefits of blood flow restriction therapy (BFR). BFR is a safe and effective treatment for gaining muscle mass and strength. It is a technique that combines low intensity exercise with blood flow occlusion that produces s...

What do you do when you have that pain in your back and you can’t get in to see your favorite physical therapist? What if the bottom of your foot is killing you and you have to figure something out quickly to help (without taking pain medication!). Healthy Habits for Active Aging podcast audience you are in for a real treat today! My good friend and fellow private practice physical therapy owner D...

What are your top five tips for healthy and long living? You don’t want to miss this episode! Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett share and compare their lists. We would love to hear from YOU! Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WGoE02q1NOM

The average person takes an average of 25,000 breaths a day. Did you know there is a right and a wrong way to breathe? What seems so automatic and so natural, 80% of us are breathing incorrectly.  Join Dr. Bennett with special guest, Dr. Vanessa Kamp, to learn the difference between belly breathing and chest breathing. Learn exercises to properly use your diaphragm and the associated benefits. Sta...

Are you part of the 36.3 million people playing pickleball, contributing to the 158% growth in the sport over the last three years? If not, you are missing out! Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn about how to minimize the risk of injury whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete. Learn the tips and tricks to avoiding the top five pickleball injuries. Check out this episode on YouTube:...

Don't miss this very special episode where Dr. Lauren Bennett interviews Dr. Jill Oertle on the contributing risk factors that may make one with Parkinson's Disease more susceptible to falls.  You will learn exercise class suggestions, assistive device advice, and advantages of music! Dr. Oertle is LSVT BIG certified. Tune in to learn more about her certification and how you or your loved...

Is it possible to prevent a future fall? Your balance begins to decline naturally through the aging process in your fourth to fifth decade of life. What can you do to control this?  You don't want to miss this episode to learn the evidence based practice research explaining what exercise programs and frequency are proven to stimulate our neuromuscular system. Learn helpful tips to stay indepen...

Did you know the leading cause of injury death for those ages 65 and older is from a fall? Thirty percent of people over 65 fall every year and this increases to 40% after the age of 85. Falling just one time doubles your chances of falling again. Tune into this episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn the risk factors associated with falling, what our balance system relies on, conditions...

Let's face it, healthcare is evolving and changing all the time. One fantastic practitioner in modern day healthcare is the Physician Assistant (PA)! Join Dr. Michael Gorman as he interviews two amazing Physician Assistants from the St. Louis, MO region. Raquel Russo, MPH, MMS, PA-C and Paige Rakers, MMS, PA-C share with you the extensive training needed to become a physician assistant and the...

Now that you have learned about what dry needing is and it’s uses for treatment, are you wondering what it may look like? How does it feel?  You don’t want to miss this LIVE performance of Dr. Gorman dry needling Dr. Bennett. You will learn the necessary informed consent questions to make sure this is safe for you. Tune in to see if Dr. Bennett has a needle phobia!? Now let’s get after those trigg...

Dry needling is a relatively new type of treatment in the history of chronic pain management. It is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points for the management of pain and movement impairments.  If you experience chronic pain, myofascial pain, or have the presence of trigger points, tune into this episode to le...

Do you experience painful, palpable nodules in your muscles? Are you part of the 75-100 million US citizens suffering from chronic pain?  Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn the history of myofascial pain, cause and physiology behind trigger points, and treatment ideas to restore function. Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/I7gr0QrmR20

Join Dr. Michael Gorman this week for a very special podcast! For the first time in the history of the Healthy Habits for Active Aging podcast we will be interviewing an actual patient of ours! Brittne will be joining the podcast this week to talk about her TMJ pain journey over the last 15 years and how symptoms have dramatically improved after only 6 visits of focused physical therapy!  Thi...

In this episode you will learn how manual therapy combined with an individualized exercise program and patient compliance will lead to a successful outcome. Learn tips related to posture training, workstation ergonomics, and relaxation techniques.  Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss what to expect from physical therapy and what to look out for in your physical therapist when seeking care. Che...

Do you, or someone you know, experience pain in the jaw, inability to eat certain foods because of jaw pain or limited opening, headaches, or neck pain? Do you hear or feel an unusual clicking or popping when opening or closing the jaw? Five to 12% of the population experiences temporomandibular joint and muscle disorder (TMJD). Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on TMJ pain, when...

Have you ever heard the saying “you are what you eat”? Our bodies are fueled by what we consume. It’s time to look beyond the medicine cabinet for ways to reduce inflammation. Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about food groups that are hindering your health and suggested food groups to reduce inflammation. You will understand the effect of sugar on the body as well as how p...

How many cups of water do you consume a day? Research shows the average adult consumes five 8 ounce glasses of water a day. Recommended consumption is six to eight 8 ounce glasses a day to stay hydrated. Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in their discussion on water consumption, signs of dehydration, and tips to stay hydrated. Check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pBvAkjzQ78g

Experiencing knee or hip joint arthritis? Thinking of a total joint replacement? You won't want to miss this episode.  Dr. Wattles, an orthopedic surgeon from St. Louis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, discusses total knee and hip replacements. Learn the "inside scoop" of preoperative and postoperative care.  Have your questions answered: when is the right time to have a replacement? W...

It is known that muscle mass begins to decline after the age of 30, approximately 3-5% per year. Look no further than today’s podcast!  Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss safe and effective ways to build muscle mass no matter your age. Learn guidance on strength training, dietary protein consumption, shoewear, and Vitamin D intake. Check out this episode on YouTube: Building Muscle Mass Regar...

Have you been told you are bone on bone or have knee arthritis from an x-ray? Did you know the knee joint bears 80% of your weight in standing and 150% with walking?  Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn 5 conservative treatments you can do on your own to improve your pain, stiffness, and swelling. Check out this episode on YouTube: 5 Ways to a Healthier Arthritic Knee

Check out this week’s podcast interview with Dr. Matt Bayes from Bluetail Medical Group in Chesterfield, MO. If you are curious about whether stem cell treatment and regenerative orthopedics is right for you, then this episode is a must for you! Dr. Bayes brings his immense knowledge on regenerative orthopedics to the Healthy Habits for Active Aging community. He will let you know who is (and who...

Time to talk stem cells!  This buzz word has come to the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast!  Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss stem cell therapy, a form of regenerative medicine that can allow the body to heal itself. In this episode, learn common orthopedic conditions successfully treated by stem cells. Understand what qualifies someone as a good candidate, expectations following...