Live Better Longer

On the Season 10 finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Anthony Lombardo, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, USA-PL, TSAC-F, Pn. 1. Anthony is fresh off two new certifications, expanding his expertise further into oncology and pelvic floor physical therapy. First, he talks about how patients can strengthen their pelvic floor and highlights the benefits of incorporating g...

In conjunction with Survive Stroke Week, which happened earlier this May and Stroke Awareness Month, we are joined by Dr. Guilherme Dabus, MD, a board-certified interventional neuroradiologist, specializing in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases of the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Dabus speaks on the importance of acting quickly if you or a loved one sho...

After being struck by a car and having a subsequent stroke, Carl Haydel’s family was told he may be non-responsive for the rest of his life. Carl had other plans. Though he entered the Claiborne at Baton Rouge, an assisted living facility, in a wheelchair and was referred to three different disciplines of therapy, Carl was determined to be able to get down on bended knee, raise a ring, and propose...

What happens after physical therapy school ends and real-world practice begins? In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with FOX’s Gianna Sabo, PT, DPT, to discuss the transition from student to clinician—from choosing a career path and navigating uncertainty to overcoming early challenges in the workforce. We explore the pressure many students feel to “have...

To all speech-language pathologists, Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! We’re kicking things off by welcoming back one of our favorite guests (and possibly a soon-to-be fill-in co-host), Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP. While Elyse has joined us on the podcast multiple times, we’ve never taken the time to break down her SLP origin story, and we have questions! Why SLP? Did she ever consider a...

To close out Occupational Therapy Month, we welcome back Noah Pennypacker, OTD, OTR/L, ATC, to FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast. Originally on a path to be an athletic trainer, we discover what made Noah change course and pursue a career in Occupational Therapy. While he lays out his OT origin story, we also find out that Noah is a thrill seeker, can come up with countless ways to i...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we review Scott B. Fulton’s 2026 book, Function: Turn Your Blind Spots into Strength, with FOX’s Chief Strategy and Growth Officer, Jason Hazel, PT, DPT. Because Function focuses on optimal aging, this book aligns perfectly with what we do at FOX. Jason explains how our FOX Wellness program helps our clients turn back the c...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with relentless Parkinson’s advocate, Dr. George Ackerman, who founded the movement, Together for Sharon, in memory of his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman. His goal is to raise awareness and hope for a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. George reflects on his mother’s diagnosis, the isolation his family felt early on, a...

In this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Amy Eisenberg, the co-founder of Papa’s Path (the Babbush Family Fund for Parkinson's Education, Research and Innovation) to talk about the moment her family’s world changed when her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Amy opens up about watching a renowned surgeon face retirement, identity loss,...

In honor of OT Month, FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast sits down with Amanda Cable, OTD, OTR/L, to clear up some of the biggest misconceptions about occupational therapy and discuss why it is still misunderstood by many. What does an occupational therapist actually do, and why do so many people still confuse it with physical therapy? In a full-circle moment, Amanda shares how her jo...

As a lead-up to Parkinson’s Awareness Month starting next week, on today’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down—in-person—with FOX patient, Phyllis Wetterman, and her clinician, Lauren Irvin, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP. Phyllis opens up about her diagnosis and the mindset that helped her take a proactive, “use it or lose it” approach. She shares her experience with both th...

This week on FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we speak with Founder of MEG Business Management, Brian Gallagher, PT, who talks about his journey as a physical therapist and what led him to eventually pivot into focusing on the business of healthcare. Brian discusses his role at MEG, especially how he uses his 30+ years of experience to mentor and coach individuals and companies to...

Our yearly tradition continues for Women’s History Month as we pass the host microphone of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast to Regional Director, Audra Vellucci, PT, MPT, who speaks with fellow FOX leaders, Carey Sambogna, MSPT, DPT; our VP of Client Services, and Rachel Read, OTD, OTR/L, BCG, CAPS; our Director of Enterprise Systems. Carey and Rachel talk about their FOX origin sto...

In this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, FOX Regional Director John Dominski, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, joins the conversation to explore the future of healthcare and the evolving role of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists. John shares why the profession must continue shifting from reactive care to proactive, preventative mode...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Greg Pemberton, a 75-year-old occupational and physical therapist who truly embodies the FOX mission. Greg shares his unique perspective as both a PT and OT, and how a love of sports and creativity led him into a career in healthcare. He discusses what drives his passion for patient care, how his age helps...

On the season premiere of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we chat with music personality and one of the five original MTV VJs, Mark Goodman. At the age of 73, we find out what Mark does to stay in fighting shape, what drives him to maintain a busy schedule, and the secret to his longevity in the music industry. Mark shares details of his 2014 liver transplant and the tremendous su...

In our season finale of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we are lucky to be joined by DJ, motivational speaker, radio host, and licensed clinical therapist, Hesta Prynn, who talks about her upcoming iHeartRadio podcast, Music is Therapy, premiering on January 15. Hesta talks about what led her to become a counselor and who inspired her to combine it with her love of music. Hesta al...

On this week's episode of FOX Rehabilitation's Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back our VP of Operations, Brian Fusetti, PT, DPT, who reflects on his 21 years with the practice. We travel back to 2004, when Brian was the sole FOX clinician in New York City. For practicality (because, let's face it, car parking is tough in the big city), Brian would travel from patient to patient on his moto...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we welcome back Lauren Dillon, PT, MSPT, GCS, CDP. Lauren provides a brief overview of how physical therapy overlaps with the vestibular system. Because she is a Vestibular Specialist, Lauren even recounts multiple occasions when she was able to diagnose and treat herself after realizing that she had positional vertigo (don...

On this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, Ashley Denny, OTD, OTR/L, discusses low vision. From macular degeneration to everyday visual impairments, Ashley shares the many ways vision loss impacts patients and how therapy can help restore not just function, but confidence. She walks us through proactive strategies, smart interventions, and simple tools that make a big diff...

The holidays can be joyful—but they can also be challenging, especially when celebrating with loved ones who have cognitive impairments. On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Elyse Gordon, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how families can make the season brighter and more inclusive for those living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, or post-stroke...

In the latest episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we sit down with Alaina Kramer, PT, DPT, CLT to explore the often-misunderstood world of lymphedema. Alaina breaks down what lymphedema is, why it happens, and which parts of the body are most affected. She also shares how her passion for helping patients manage this condition led her to specialize in lymphedema and oncology...

On this week’s episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, we’re joined by Amanda Cable, OTD, OTR/L, who relocated to Louisiana late last year—and brought a bit of magic with her. When her husband’s job led them south, Amanda found a creative way to connect her new community with local spirit by orchestrating a heartwarming visit from the LSU Women’s Soccer team to her senior livin...

In this episode of Live Better Longer, we’re joined by FOX Rehabilitation’s Vice President of Wellness, Dan Quirk, PT, DPT,  GCS, and he’s here to discuss how FOX Wellness goes beyond traditional fitness. Dan breaks down what FOX Wellness offers, why it’s such a smart investment, and how it helps older adults build strength, confidence, and independence through personalized sessions from a FOX Fit...

In this episode of FOX Rehabilitation’s Live Better Longer podcast, FOX Rehabilitation’s Aaron Baldridge, PT, DPT, GCS, CDP, FSOAE, takes us Beyond the Physical—exploring how psychosocial insights can maximize function and recovery in the aging population. Fresh off his recent webinar, Beyond The Physical: Maximizing Function in the Aging Population Through Psychosocial Insights and Strategies, Aa...