EPISODE · Sep 20, 2017 · 1H 1M
99. Physical Therapy: What is it and when do I need it? with PT Karen Emery
from Truce with Food with Ali Shapiro, MSOD, CHHC · host Ali Shapiro, MS, CHHC
Many people have an image of physical therapy based on a bad experience from a friend or family member or that it’s only relevant after a major trauma like a stroke. But that’s not true! One of it’s superpowers is the ability to get to the root cause of chronic pain issues like back and neck pain.In today’s episode, I sit down with my client Karen Emery, who is a physical therapist to discuss how the you can use PT in your own life.We discuss:1. The unexpected reasons you might want to see a PT instead of starting to explore your pain with an MRI or CT scan.2. How your doctor might not even be aware of when to refer you to a PT and how you can be a better advocate for getting pain relief3. How to access and find a phenomenal PT for you as well as movement guidelines for health and better posture
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Many people have an image of physical therapy based on a bad experience from a friend or family member or that it’s only relevant after a major trauma like a stroke. But that’s not true! One of it’s superpowers is the ability to get to the root cause of chronic pain issues like back and neck pain. In today’s episode, I sit down with my client Karen Emery, who is a physical therapist to discuss how the you can use PT in your own life. We discuss: 1. The unexpected reasons you might want to see...
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