Have you been diagnosed with a frozen shoulder? Or just want to learn what a frozen shoulder actually is? In this podcast you will learn about the diagnosis, stages, and treatment options from PT & injections to surgery for this frustrating condition.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - The Basics: Definition & Pathophysiology
03:04 - Primary vs. Secondary AC & Risk Factors
05:04 - The 4 Clinical Stages of Frozen Shoulder
09:35 - Natural History and Prognosis: Does it really just go away?
11:34 - Clinical Diagnosis: History & Physical Exam Keys
13:53 - Role of Imaging: X-Ray, MRI, Ultrasound
16:53 - Conservative Management: Education & Pain Control
19:43 - Physical Therapy: The Cornerstone of Treatment
22:27 - Steroid Injections: Do they work? (Ultrasound Guidance)
26:52 - Hydrodilation / Hydrodistension Explained
27:57 - When is Surgery Needed? MUA vs. Arthroscopic Release
29:40 - Summary & Key Takeaways

SELECTED REFERENCES:
https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2019/0301/p297.html
https://pmc-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.usu01.idm.oclc.org/articles/PMC5384535/

*Disclaimer* This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

Cold plunges and ice baths are everywhere online, touted as a miracle cure for everything from muscle soreness and depression to boosting immunity and metabolism. But how much of this is social media hype, and what does the evidence really show?

In this episode, we talk about the science behind cold water immersion. We'll explore its long history, unpack the biggest claims (improved recovery, better mood, stronger immune system, faster metabolism), and critically examine the actual research.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
01:20 - The Claims
02:59 - The History
04:14 - Improved Recovery
05:56 - Bad For Hypertrophy and Strength
08:23 - Mental Health
12:36 - Immune System
15:23 - Metabolism
17:49 - Wim Hof Method
20:31 - Risks
23:18 - Who Should NOT Cold Plunge
24:57 - How To Do It Safely
26:43 - Evidence Summary
27:47 - My Takeaways

SELECTED REFERENCES:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9012715/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9518606/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11897523/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9896520/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36527593/

https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0317615

Disclaimer This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.

As lifelong athletes, we've all had aches and pain that come up with training. In this episode we talk about how to navigate those frustrating "annoyances" and keep moving forward.

Instead of telling you to "just stop," we try to help you understand the complex nature of pain, give you a framework to rehab your injuries, and provide common pitfalls to avoid during the process.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - What Type Of Pain This Applies To
01:23 - What is Pain?
05:43 - The Biggest Reason People Get Hurt
08:39 - Pain Rules/Stoplight Analogy
11:38 - Try This First
14:46 - Things We Can Change To Keep Training
17:27 - Step 1: Find An Entry Point
21:58 - Step 2: Progression
24:46 - Step 3: Troubleshooting
27:06 - Step 4: Live Your Life

*Disclaimer* This podcast is for entertainment, education, and informational purposes only. The topics discussed should not solely be used to diagnose, treat , or prevent any condition. The information presented here was created with an evidence based approach, but you please keep in mind that science is always changing and at the time of listening to this there may some new data that makes this information incomplete or inaccurate. Always seek the advice of your personal physician or qualified health care provider for questions regarding any medical condition.