The Optimove Podcast: Providing Solutions For Optimal Human Movement

In this episode, our producer Anmar joins us to talk about his experience in lifting weights for the past six months. Just last November, Anmar couldn't get himself to even visit a gym. Now, he has trouble staying away. Today, he and Dr. Guild discuss what they've learned about how we can motivate ourselves to work out, the benefits we can enjoy as a result, and so much more. Enjoy! Some links you...

Therapist Peter Langlois talk about the secret to solving foot pain and knee pain, and why those things aren't typically caused by what you think. You'll also hear him talk about arthritis, the kinetic chain, plantar-fasciitis, and so much more. We call Peter the "joint whisperer" around here, and you'll soon understand why. His knowledge in this field is unbelievable. The way he thinks about thes...

Part 2 of a presentation Dr. Jeffrey Guild gave at a wonderful living facility in McKinney. He talked about balance, falls, dizziness, vertigo, joint-problems, and so much more. We hope you enjoy it, and we'll back with new exciting content next week! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw....

Part 1 of a presentation Dr. Jeffrey Guild gave at a wonderful living facility in McKinney. He talked about balance, falls, dizziness, vertigo, joint-problems, and so much more. We hope you enjoy it, and we'll see you on Part 2 next week! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Opt...

In this episode Jenny Kell sits down with Jeffrey Guild to discuss solving chronic back pain with yoga, and so much more! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' (All platforms): https://anchor.fm/optimove Our Website: https://OptimoveDFW.com 'Optimove' Facebook P...

In this episode Imana Cordova shares her story of working with us to get regain her independence. She's back to doing yoga, confidently walking up the stairs unaided by railing, and sleeping however she wants to! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcas...

In this episode Dr. Stefani Crowley from mPower Physical Therapy joins us to talk about the problems with our healthcare system, why x-ray imaging should only be done when absolutely necessary, how to regain your independence, and SO MUCH MORE! I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Some links you might find useful: Stefani's Website: https://www.mpower-pt.com Sign up to get these ep...

In this episode you'll hear the 3rd and final part of the presentation Dr. Guild gave in his Virtual Event: ' How to Take Charge of Falls and Regain Your Independence' . We'll be back next week with some exciting new podcasts. Enjoy! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove...

In this episode you'll hear Part 2 of the presentation Dr. Guild gave in his Virtual Event: ' How to Take Charge of Falls and Regain Your Independence' . Part 3 will be released soon as well. Enjoy! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' (All platforms): https://...

In this episode you'll hear Part 1 of the presentation Dr. Guild gave in his Virtual Event: ' How to Take Charge of Falls and Regain Your Independence' . Part 2 and 3 will be released soon as well. Enjoy! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' (All platforms): ht...

Today's episode covers a problem that affects nearly EVERYBODY of all ages and physical abilities, and that's weakness of the hip muscles. Here are just some of the problems that weakness of the hip muscles can cause: Knee Problems Back Problems Sports Performance Problems IT Band Problems General 'Glute' Problems Balance Problems Falling Necessity for Canes and Walkers SI Joint Problems Weakness...

Dizziness does NOT come with age. Understanding this is the key to taking control of your dizziness once and for all. There are specific reasons you feel dizzy, which also means there are specific solutions you can use to overcome dizziness. You'll learn A LOT about dizziness and vertigo in this episode. Enjoy! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email...

Although you may think movement problems are reserved for elderly people, or injured people, this is not the case. EVERYBODY will encounter movement problems in their lives. The information in episodes of this podcast will help you better understand and deal with these movement problems whether you are an aging adult, a child of an aging adult, or even an athlete. Some links you might find useful:...

Some people think walking slowly and carefully reduces the risk of falling. This is NOT the case. Like riding a bicycle, slowing down greatly increases the risk of falling, and is a dangerous thing to do for somebody with balance problems. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Op...

Today's healthcare system focuses on treating people like billable units for insurance purposes. We stand strongly against that at Optimove. In fact, the guiding philosophy in our practice is that we treat people as INDIVIDUAL PEOPLE! Everybody's situation is a little bit different, so solving their problem effectively must begin with an individualized solution, not a 'one-size-fits-all' program....

Vestibular (balance) specialists have an incredibly valuable skill set, but are quite uncommon. This is the story of how I came to be a Vestibular Specialist, and build a company that offers people help when the traditional healthcare system has failed them. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optim...

Welcome to the first official episode of our podcast. In this episode you'll learn our philosophy for healthcare, the dangers of relying on furniture to get around the house, why Big & Loud is not a full solution for Parkinson's (and what to do instead), and SO MUCH MORE. Enjoy! Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come o...

Healthcare providers are being forced to turn into bureaucrats. The education is becoming less and less about healthcare, and more about documentation to get reimbursed by insurance. Stepping outside of this traditional healthcare model is the only way that GOOD care can continue to be provided. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon a...

Vertigo itself is not a problem. It's a symptom of an UNDERLYING problem. So the only way to find out how long it will last is to figure out what's causing it. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' on Spotify (All platforms): https://anchor.fm/optimove Our Websi...

Talking to a doctor is the first thing anyone experiencing vertigo should do. But often, doctors won't know what's causing vertigo. That's where Vestibular Specialists come in. There aren't many of them out there, but they are the BEST chance  of finding out what's causing vertigo. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they co...

Healthcare used to be about people. Doctors spent as much time with their patients as they wanted. This isn't the case anymore. Now that insurance companies are involved, the healthcare system is completely systematized. 'People' became 'billable units,' and the human aspect was lost. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come...

Most common cause of vertigo? Crystals in the inner-ear ending up in the wrong place. Medicine can reduce the symptoms, but as always, the key to solving the problem is to tackle the root cause. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' on Spotify (All platforms): h...

People with balance issues may want to think twice about using a cane. Canes are great. There are very specific ways in which they can be useful, such as taking pressure off of an injured or weakened leg. But when it comes to balance problems, they aren't the right choice. What CAN canes be used for? Hint: It's tricky, and unexpected. They're great as SIGNALING DEVICES. Some links you might find u...

Dizziness never happens just because of age. There's always a cause for dizziness, and finding the cause out is the key to getting rid of it. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as they come out: https://podcast.optimovedfw.com/ 'The Optimove Podcast' on Spotify (All platforms): https://anchor.fm/optimove Our Website: https://Optimo...

Falling and having to go to the hospital, especially nowadays, is very dangerous. But before elderly people fall, they often show warning signs. Catching these signs as soon as possible is the key to avoiding falls. Here are some warning signs to look out for, and what to do if they happen. Some links you might find useful: Sign up to get these episodes delivered to your email inbox as soon as the...