Episodes

  • #99 - Long COVID, Chronic Pain and the Next Big Breakthrough in Rehab with Keith Cronin, DPT, Part 1

    #99 - Long COVID, Chronic Pain and the Next Big Breakthrough in Rehab with Keith Cronin, DPT, Part 1
    Feb 22 2025
    Long COVID, Chronic Pain, and the Next Big Breakthrough in Rehab with Keith Cronin, DPT

    In this groundbreaking two-part series, we delve into the revolutionary field of electrophysiological neuromodulation with Keith Cronin, DPT. We will explore how this cutting-edge electrical stimulation technology is transforming the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders, autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and even long COVID. If you're a musculoskeletal healthcare practitioner looking to stay on the forefront of innovation, this episode is a must-listen!

    Episode Highlights
    • What is electrophysiological neuromodulation and how is it being used today vs in the past?
    • Understanding electrical stimulation (e-stim) and its role in modern healthcare.
    • The groundbreaking potential of whole-body electrical stimulation in addressing chronic pain and autonomic dysfunction.
    • Real-world success stories, including a long-time patient experiencing significant relief from muscle spasms after 15 years.
    • The role of autonomic balance in chronic conditions and how neuromodulation offers a new treatment pathway.
    Resources & Links
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    📩 Have a question or topic request? Email us at info@faktrpodcast.com.

    This episode is sponsored by Southeast Professional Education GroupIf you’re interested in teaching healthcare providers, we want to hear from you. Learn more about Southeast Professional Education Group and schedule a call with a member of our team here.

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    35 mins
  • #98 - Exploring the 5 Element Theory with Dr. Andria D’Amato, Part 2

    #98 - Exploring the 5 Element Theory with Dr. Andria D’Amato, Part 2
    Feb 7 2025
    Beyond Symptoms: How Five Element Acupuncture Enhances Evidence-Based Practice with Dr. Andria D’AmatoIn

    Part 2 of our deep dive into Five Element Acupuncture, Dr. Andria D’Amato returns to explore how this ancient system of healing integrates seamlessly into evidence-based modern practice. We discuss real-world applications for treating chronic pain, stress-related disorders, emotional imbalances, and even athletic performance—all through the lens of the Five Elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water.

    If you’re a healthcare provider looking to expand your understanding of how Eastern medicine aligns with modern clinical approaches, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

    What You’ll Learn in this Episode:
    • The clinical applications of Five Element Acupuncture in rehab, sports medicine, and holistic care
    • How this approach goes beyond symptom management to address root causes of dysfunction
    • The intersection of traditional Eastern medicine and evidence-based practice
    • How to recognize elemental imbalances in patients and apply practical treatment strategies
    • Why emotional health and physical recovery are deeply connected
    💡 Missed Part 1? Listen here

    Resources & Links
    • Learn more about FAKTR products here
    • Attend a live FAKTR Course here
    • View Dr. D’Amato’s online courses here
    • Follow us on Instagram: @FAKTR
    📩 Have a question or topic request? Email us at info@faktrpodcast.com.
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    33 mins
  • #97 - Exploring the 5 Element Theory with Dr. Andria D’Amato, Part 1

    #97 - Exploring the 5 Element Theory with Dr. Andria D’Amato, Part 1
    Jan 25 2025
    Exploring the 5 Element Theory with Dr. Andria D’Amato

    In this first installment of our two-part series, we’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Andria D’Amato, a board-certified chiropractic physician and acupuncturist with over a decade of expertise in integrative health. Dr. D’Amato takes us on a journey into the 5 Element Theory, a foundational framework of traditional Chinese medicine that offers a holistic approach to understanding health and wellness.In this episode, you’ll discover how the five elements—Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood—shape our physical, emotional, and environmental health. Whether or not you practice acupuncture, this episode will inspire you to see patient care through a new lens, equipping you with insights that can transform the way you approach wellness in your practice.

    Key Takeaways:
    1. Introduction to the 5 Element Theory: Learn how the five elements interconnect to influence organ systems, emotions, and overall health.
    2. Holistic Diagnostics: Discover how this framework can enhance your diagnostic abilities by connecting physical symptoms with emotional and environmental factors.
    3. Patient-Centered Care: Explore ways to use the 5 Element Theory to better understand and address the root causes of patient complaints, even outside the scope of acupuncture.
    4. The Integration of East and West: See how combining traditional Chinese medicine concepts with modern healthcare practices can elevate patient outcomes.

    • View the full recorded replay of the webinar training with Dr. D’Amato here:
    • Interested in learning more from Dr. D’Amato? View her online courses here.
    • Seats are filling fast for our next 100hr Acupuncture Certification in West Palm Beach, FL. Click here to learn more and register now for the Spring 2025 cohort.
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    35 mins
  • #96 - Top Lessons Learned from our Most Popular Webinars of 2024

    #96 - Top Lessons Learned from our Most Popular Webinars of 2024
    Jan 10 2025
    Top Lessons Learned from our Most Popular Webinars of 2024

    Welcome to 2025! In this special solo episode, host Jessica Riddle takes a look back at the most impactful lessons from last year’s FAKTR webinars. These gems are packed with actionable strategies to help you elevate patient care, achieve better outcomes, and grow your practice in exciting new ways. From optimizing healthspan and integrating functional fitness into rehab, to unlocking the transformative potential of acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine for kids—this episode is your shortcut to starting the new year strong.Here’s What We’ll Cover:
    1. Healthspan is the New Goal
      Prioritize immune resilience and longevity for your patients with personalized protocols and holistic education.
    2. Bridge the Gap from Rehab to Performance
      Functional assessments and performance-based care aren’t just for athletes—they’re tools to help all patients achieve lasting fitness.
    3. Empower Parents with Pediatric TCM Techniques
      Integrating traditional Chinese medicine can make a big impact on pediatric care, offering non-invasive solutions for common challenges.
    4. Personalized Care Through Five Element Acupuncture
      Understanding your patients' emotional and physical imbalances leads to better results and greater trust.
    5. Prevent Practitioner Burnout
      Self-care isn’t optional. Mastering ergonomics and training your team ensures longevity and passion in your practice.
    6. Education is Key to Patient Engagement
      Patients value understanding their care journey—teach them the “why” behind their treatment plans to deepen trust and compliance.
    7. Integrate Longevity into Everyday Practice
      Expand your services to include longevity-focused offerings, such as lifestyle counseling on diet, hydration, sleep, and stress.
    8. Leverage Functional Fitness Tools
      Equip your practice with assessment tools that guide patients toward independence and peak physical function.
    9. Demystify Holistic Therapies
      Address common misconceptions about therapies like acupuncture to encourage broader adoption and enhance patient outcomes.
    10. The Ripple Effect of Better Care
      As a healthcare provider, prioritizing self-care translates to improved patient care and a thriving practice.
    Join us for our next webinar Practical Research from the Last Year: Learn New Skills to Improve Clinical Outcomes on Tuesday, January 21st at 1PM EST. Click here to register for this free event >> https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-ep96
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    49 mins
  • #95 - Optimizing Longevity and Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman, Part 2

    #95 - Optimizing Longevity and Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman, Part 2
    Dec 13 2024
    Protocols for Longevity and Optimizing Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman

    The modern quest for longevity extends beyond merely adding years to life. Instead, the focus has shifted to ensuring that these years are lived in optimal health and performance. By diving deep into functional nutrition, we can uncover protocols that enhance our health span— the period during which we remain active and disease-free.

    In part two of this fascinating series, we will discuss protocols to provide personalized healthcare for your patients and identify new targets for interventions that can enhance immune function and maintain healthy aging.Equipped with this knowledge, you’ll be able to develop a roadmap for aging well and adding life to your years–for yourself and your patients.

    Key Themes in Today’s Episode:
    • The Role of Biomarkers in Longevity and key indicators that indicate systemic issues
    • How the gut truly acts as a “second brain” and can have a tremendous impact on cognitive function
    • The key supplements Dr. Rob considers essential for healthy aging
    • What the research says about the true benefits of intermittent fasting
    Sign up to join in our 12 Days of Christmas here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-pod95
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    36 mins
  • #94 - Optimizing Longevity and Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman, Part 1

    #94 - Optimizing Longevity and Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman, Part 1
    Nov 30 2024
    Optimizing Longevity and Performance with Dr. Robert Silverman

    Today, we kick off a new two-part series with Dr. Robert Silverman focused on health span and longevity. We've all heard of lifespan or the average life expectancy, but health span is actually how long you live without chronic disease.Sure, we’ve all heard of lifespan, but health span? That’s where it really gets interesting. Here’s a hard truth: 70% of Americans are living with at least one chronic disease by age 65, and nearly half are managing two or more. For healthcare professionals like you, this isn’t surprising—it’s what you see in your practice every day. But the question is: what can you do about it?

    In this two part series, we will discuss protocols to provide personalized healthcare for your patients and identify new targets for interventions that can enhance immune function and maintain healthy aging.

    With the new year coming up in just a few short weeks, patients will be looking to you for insight and guidance in how they can live their "best life yet" in the year ahead, so this is the perfect time to add some new tools to your clinical tool belt.

    Key Theme’s in Today’s Episode:
    • How to empower your patients with strategies to combat inflammation
    • The importance of gut health and its effects on longevity and immune function
    • Recommendations for supplements that can combat the negative effects of inflammation
    Join our email list for exclusive offers and end-of-year announcements. Join the community here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-ep94
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    40 mins
  • #93 - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter, Part 2

    #93 - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter, Part 2
    Nov 15 2024
    Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter

    Today, we will be wrapping up Part 2 of our series with Dr. Teter titled Unlocking Elite Performance: Strategies to Transform Your Sports Practice.

    If you've been a listener for any length of time or have attended any of our live FAKTR monthly webinars, then you KNOW that anytime Dr. Teter comes on to teach he delivers a TON of great information and shares a different perspective and approach to treating athletes and active patient populations.

    In Part 1, he went over the six stages of rehabilitation - from acute management to fundamental capacity and we talked about the importance of insuring a patient has what Dr. Teter refers to as "full performance readiness" instead of stopping care once pain has been resolved.

    Today, we will discuss the importance of athlete involvement in their recovery, how to build a multifaceted skill set, and the necessity of a having a robust support team. Be sure to bookmark this episode and come back to it more than once...this is one you'll definitely want to take notes on.

    Key Theme’s in Today’s Episode:
    • How to use standards and exit criteria based on best practices for assessing patient progress instead of conventional questionnaires.
    • The importance of quantifying and monitoring an athlete stress and load to manage recovery effectively and maintain peak performance
    • Why shifting your perspective from pain relief to performance produces better patient outcomes
    Download our FREE Comprehensive Guide to Athlete Care and Performance here.

    We’ll email you the free guide along with more information on our new certification programs, the 2025 live course schedule and more.
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    43 mins
  • #92 - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter, Part 1

    #92 - Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter, Part 1
    Nov 1 2024
    Unlocking Elite Performance with Dr. Tom Teter

    Today on the podcast is one of our favorite guest instructors. Dr. Tom Teter with a new two part series titled Unlocking Elite Performance: Strategies to Transform Your Sports Practice.

    We start off with a deep dive into the six stages of rehabilitation - from acute management to fundamental capacity and discuss why it's important to transition from a local to a global view when addressing the function of any exercise or movement-based treatment.

    Dr. Teter goes on to explain that a common pain point in traditional clinical rehab is stopping care once pain is relieved rather than ensuring full performance readiness. He explains why this is a problem and what you should do instead.

    Key Theme’s in Today’s Episode:
    • The Six Stages of Rehabilitation and the clinical interventions involved
    • The most important goal of any rehab program
    • Why focusing on human performance over sports-specific performance will yield better results
    • Adjusting your intent to start with the end in mind and work backwards
    Download our FREE Comprehensive Guide to Athlete Care and Performance here.

    View our remaining FAKTR Rehab Live Course Dates here.
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    36 mins