The Myokinetix Podcast

In this episode, we have Dr. Claudia Ginsberg from Tri-County Orthopedics In Cedar Knolls, NJ She is an expert in non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries for the past 17 years and is one of the best in the country. She received her undergrad from Dartmouth College and attended medical school at Cornell Univerisity Currently, she is a team physician for Roxbury high school, Morris Hills...

In this episode, we have coach Rae Oliver from East Orange High School. Coach Rae is a head coach of the East Orange HS football team and has a successful program since he got there. His coaching philosophy mirrors his approach in life. He wants to bring the best out of his athletes on and off the football field.  He is looking to create a culture that will inspire his students to be better and to...

In this episode, we have Dr. Neil Shah from Atlantic Health System on to explain his role as a radiologist. Dr. Shah talked about the importance of radiologists when it comes to diagnosing injury. He talked about day-to-day life and what a radiologist does when it comes to patient care. He took the time to explain to us the difference between MRI, X-RAY, CT SCAN, and Ultrasound. He gave out advice...

In this episode, we have our partner, Decker Lindsay, the owner of Decker Lindsay Strength and Conditioning.  Decker shared with us his journey and background in the world of strength and conditioning. Decker and Dr. Natty shared their stories on how they were working together for 3 years prior to creating this new facility together. They spoke about why having a state-of-the-art facility will hel...

In this episode, we have two athletic trainers joined our show, Ashley Sivo from West Orange HS and Kate Hanlon from Cedar Grove HS. Ashley and Kate have been working with athletes at all levels and all age groups. They are deeply passionate about their career and enjoy the rewarding aspect of seeing athletes perform at the highest level. They shared with us the day-to-day life of an athletic trai...

In this episode, we have John Wooley from Make Wods Great Again (a CrossFit satire page on Instragram) shared his CrossFit journey. John started CrossFit 10 years ago and has been making it part of his lifestyle. He found a healthy balance of training and recovering to stay injury-free. John talked about his strategy when it comes to approaching all the WODs. He uses his love for numbers and math...

In this episode, we have Frank Gennarelli who is one of the top ultra-endurance athletes in the world. Frank had completed ultra-endurance events such as the Sparta Ultra and the Death Race. These are events that at least 24 hours-72 hours long.  He pushed himself beyond failure and fatigue during these events but managed to overcome them. He shared with us - his shoulder rehab process right befor...

In this episode, we have our patient Andres Diaz who is a teacher and a coach.  Andres Diaz came to us as a patient for his neck and shared many insights on how he uses what he learned as a teacher and a coach to help with his parenting skills. He also finds ways to connect with his students through life experiences, books, and sports. This is a great podcast for all of our parents out there to co...

In this episode, we have Brendan Lowery sharing with us his journey after a shoulder injury. Brendan is a Division 1 baseball player at Bucknell University. He is currently a junior with the aspiration of playing at the next level. He is also academically driven and always prioritized his study. He shared with us  - his recruitment journey to D1. - how he balances schoolwork and baseball - how he...

In this episode we have  David Jachera  joining us to discuss his ACL rehabilitation and what he did to overcome a lot of self-doubts. David is a quarterback for The College of New Jersey and currently is a junior. He tore his ACL last year after making a cut and felt this knee "popped" then gave out. He is a very competitive person and this injury was a humbling experience for him. He t...

We have an incredible episode for you this week. We invited our former patient, Amanda Faison, to share her story. Amanda is a mother, a full-time teacher for special needs children, and a yoga instructor at Yoga Mechanics in Montclair, NJ.   Amanda came to us with horrible back pain and was on the VERGE on getting surgery (she scheduled her surgery before an appointment with us). She was not able...

In this episode, we have Nixon Provillon and Jason Lacayo joining us in our first episode of season 2. We talked about Nixon's journey as a track athlete who walked on to Rutgers University Football team. - Nixon shared with us what he did to get on the roster. - How he was able to manage his time to balance his academic, football, and personal life - What support system did he have to make s...

Dr. Natty from Myokinetix Physical Therapy and Performance is here to give you a preview of our second season of the podcast The theme is "How do we go from surviving to thriving". We will be interviewing world-class coaches, trainers, and high-level athletes. We are so excited!! We hope you guys enjoy this episode. Get connected www.myokinetix.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Join Our Tri...

In this episode, we have our patient Anna Biank on to share her story. Anna tore her ACL during his freshman year lacrosse game and ever since then has been dealing with setbacks and complications which led to 2 more surgeries.  We started with Anna after the OATS procedure to help her get back on the field and finish her senior year strong. Anna shared with us her strategies for overcoming self-d...

In this episode, we have Jan Dayleg who is 12 weeks post-op of his ACL reconstruction surgery. Jan is a CrossFit coach, a National-Level weightlifter, and a firefighter. He sustained his ACL injury while he was at work 4 months ago. He came on our podcast to share his journey thus far in order to shed light on who that will be embarking on the journey. Jan talked about his recovery from day 1 to w...

In this episode, we have our patient Aaron Aiken on to talk about his journey back on the field after an Achilles tear. Aaron is currently a professional arena football QB and looking to keep the fight to get back to the big league. Aaron sustained a big setback with his injury but was able to find his way back stronger than ever. We hope you guys learn a lot about his mental and physical game tha...

In this episode we have our patient who is a former college baseball player and a coach, Jeremy Decotiis, sharing with us his story. Jeremy came to us as a last resort to help him with his sports hernia prior to making the decision to get surgery. After 2 months of hard work and help from other medical professionals that are involved in his care, Jeremy is now pain-free and able to go back to bein...

We have one of our low back pain patients, Juliana Magnifico shared with us her story. Juliana is a CKO kickboxing coach as well as a nutrition coach. She truly understands the field of fitness and has been part of it for the past 8 years. She came to us in April to address the nagging low back pain and sciatica that prevented her from coaching, working out, and living her life. We talked about -...

In this episode, Dr. Natty Bandasak was interviewed by a physical therapy student from Boston University, Paz Leos regarding his approach at Myokinetix. She asked him about  - what makes this clinic so unique compared to other PT clinics - what does the typical care looks like at the clinic - how is he able to integrate wellness into rehab - what does he mean when he said "everyone is an athl...

In this episode, we have one of our patients Grace Gigliotti on to share her story. Grace is a junior softball pitcher in high school. She overcame a labrum injury in 2018 but currently is dealing with a new obstacle that warrants her to get another cleanup surgery.  This is a reality that all high-level athletes face. To play and compete at the highest level, your body will be push beyond its lim...

In this episode, we have Emily Field RD who is a friend/former patient of Myokinetix on to talk about the importance of a healthy relationship with food. We are extremely happy to have Emily on because she offered so many wonderful insights for both active parents and athletes.  We talked about  - building a positive self-image through social media audit - understanding macro and micronutrients -...

In this episode, we have Cameron Bentley who is Division 1 Rower at the University of Virginia. She shared with us her recovery journey after sustaining a shoulder injury during the US Rowing Selection Team tryout. She offered a lot of insights regarding the rehab process and how she overcame her mental limitations. She worked hard and was able to PR her 2k test and received a scholarship to UVA....

In this episode, we have a parent of our patient who gave us insights on how she was able to help her child during his rehab process. Beth Nydick is a mother from Livingston, NJ who always prioritizes her family health and wellbeing. She has been an expert in wholesome eating and even published a book on healthy cocktail recipes. She offered a lot of advice for parents who are currently helping th...

Welcome to Mindful Monday, Today we have some lead questions for you to ask yourself before you embark on your recovering journey. The main message is that in order for you to get the results you are looking for, you have to believe that you can achieve them. That you are worthy of being pain-free and living the life that you desire.  We hope you guys enjoy this episode. Get connected www.myokinet...

In this episode, we have two special guests to share their ACL success stories with us. Jen and Olivia Romano suffered ACL injuries around the same time in 2018. Olivia ruptured her ACL during a basketball practice while her mom, Jen ruptured her ACL a couple of months after. They are here to share their stories from both perspectives of the mother and daughter during their rehabilitation. This is...