Healthy Habits for Active Aging

Did you know it is normal for your balance to depreciate with age? Did you know you could take measures to improve your balance?  Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about the three systems of balance: visual, auditory, and proprioception. One in ten falls leads to fracture.  Learn what physical therapy can do for you to improve your balance, coordination, and genera...

In this episode, special guest Chelsey Lampros, a physical therapy assistant practicing in St. Louis, MO, shares her background and expertise in lifting mechanics. She is known for her accomplishments in powerlifting, ranked #5 in the world in her weight class. She discusses proper lifting mechanics, how to begin a strength training program, and advantages to weight lifting.  Whether you are...

Eighty percent of the American population experience low back pain at some point throughout their lives; approximately 20% of low back pain cases can be attributed to the sacroiliac joint (SIJ).  Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about the function of the SIJ, common symptoms associated with SIJ dysfunction, and how physical therapy can be a successful first line of tre...

Platelet Rich Plasma, also known as PRP, is a form of regenerative medicine that allows the body to utilize its natural growth factors to allow tissues to heal.  Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in discussion on how PRP is performed, common diagnoses for use, pros/cons, risks, and benefits. Understand PRP is a treatment that can allow tissues to heal either to avoid surgery or used in conjunct...

Join Dr. Gorman as he interviews our very first special guest, Dr. Manish Suthar! Dr. Suthar is a physiatrist in St. Louis, MO with over 20 years of experience, specializing in pain management. Dr. Gorman invites Dr. Suthar to discuss his recommendations for frequency and aftercare of cortisone injections, Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA), and other forms of non-invasive treatment for pain managemen...

Cortisone injection is a localized steroid meant to relieve pain and inflammation. However, there are benefits and risks associated.  Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the most common indications for cortisone, expectations following injection, and how physical therapy can maximize the results.  Afterall, cortisone is not a cure but a short-term relief of symptoms. Check out this episod...

Eighty percent of the adult population experience low back pain at some point in their life. Twenty percent of low back pain cases turn chronic, lasting > 3 months. Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to learn about common causes and treatment of low back pain. Learn about how physical therapy can be a great long term option for treatment and prevention of LBP. YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/lLWbP6...

The mid back, also known as thoracic spine, consists of 12 vertebrae with a common purpose to provide stability of the trunk and serve as an attachment for our ribs to protect our vital organs.  Due to the anatomy and stability it must provide, stiffness of the mid spine is common and can lead to discomfort.  Learn the common causes and risks to developing pain in your mid back as well a...

Do you experience a stiff neck, accompanied by one sided headaches? In today’s episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss a particular type of headache resulting from cervical dysfunction: cervicogenic headaches.  Learn the basics of classification of headaches, signs and symptoms of cervicogenic headaches, and how physical therapy can be an effective treatment in improving your quality of l...

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in today’s podcast episode on causes and treatment of neck pain, also known as cervical pain.  At any given period of time, 13% of American adults experience neck pain. Learn the effects of posture, overuse injuries, arthritis, and whiplash on the cervical spine. Understand how physical therapy can be a successful, conservative first line of treatment to reduce...

Twenty percent of the population experiences chronic pain as a result of a sensitive nervous system. Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the neuroscience behind pain.  Understand how the brain perceives pain, tips to healthy living with chronic pain, and strategies to help eliminate persistent pain.  Pain is normal. Living in pain is not.

Do you find yourself sitting for long periods of time at a desk? In this episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the proper workstation set up to promote proper ergonomics. Ergonomics is defined as the study of one’s efficiency in their environment.  The goal is to reduce muscle fatigue and increase productivity. Learn how to properly set up your desk chair, computer screen, and achieve a...

In this podcast, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett discuss the indications for when to use heat vs. ice. You will learn the timelines for acute and chronic injuries, forms of application for heat and ice, and contraindications for use.  Tune in to learn how to make your very own ice pack at home!

Tune into today's episode with Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett to help you prepare for and understand the process of a total knee replacement, what to expect, and how to recover as quickly as possible.  Research shows pre-surgical physical therapy can expedite the recovery process, decrease your hospital stay, and reduce post-op healthcare costs by 29%. You will learn the goals of pre- and post-op...

Join Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett in this episode to learn about alternatives to joint replacements, timing of replacements, and how to interpret your x-ray. Almost 800,000 knee replacements are performed in the United States each year.  Nearly 1/2 of American adults will develop knee osteoarthritis in at least one knee in their lifetime. Undergoing a total joint replacement is a personal decis...

This week’s podcast is all about the beautiful sport of golf. Specifically Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett will be talking about how to stay injury free and, if you are injured, how to successfully return to the course. Although the average age of a golfer in the United States is 54 years old, you will learn tips to keep you healthy and golfing until you are 100!

“Age is just a number.” In this episode, Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett discuss the effects of aging at the biological and cellular level and how it affects the body’s function.  You will understand the difference between chronological age vs. functional age. You will also learn the normal effects of aging on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, neurological, and integumentary syst...

Have you ever experienced muscle soreness after a workout? In this episode, Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett will discuss the benefits of exercise, physiology of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and tips for prevention of soreness after a workout.  You will also learn how to distinguish between muscle soreness and pain. DOMS occurs 12-24 hours following a workout and typically d...

In this episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett will be discussing how to begin an exercise program if you have osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects 350 million people worldwide (1 in 5 adults!). The economic cost of arthritis annually is $128 billion. With something this prevalent in our society, we must be smart about what exercises to perform, how often to perform the exercises, and how intense t...

In this podcast episode, Dr. Gorman and Dr. Bennett will be discussing safe and effective ways to exercise as you age! They will provide information on exercise prescription directly from the American College of Sports Medicine. The 4 categories of exercise will be explored during this podcast... 1. Aerobic 2. Flexibility 3. Resistance Training 4. Neuromotor

Get to meet your hosts, Physical Therapists Dr. Michael Gorman and Dr. Lauren Bennett, of the Healthy Habits for Active Aging Podcast! Our main purpose of this podcast is to provide education to the Aging Adult to promote healthy longevity. Every week we will be providing valuable information on all topics involving the Aging Adult. We welcome feedback from our community and suggestions for future...