PODCAST · health
Move To Improve
by Dr. Matthew Jirjis, Dr. Greg Uchacz, Dr. Nykola Dovgyy
Movement is the most effective therapy for physical health, mental health, and all-cause mortality. Although, it’s a challenging landscape with more nuance than we ever imagined. We are experts who aim to bridge the gap for ever day people.
Episodes
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Centenarian Decathlon
Send us Fan Mail Training for the Centenarian Decathlon – inspired by Dr. Peter Attia’s powerful longevity framework. Instead of just hoping to live longer, what if you trained today for the specific physical feats you want to still be able to do at 100? Hiking with friends, getting up off the...
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Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back – Tom Swales Reveals What Most Therapists Miss
Send us Fan Mail Join us as physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales, founder of AMT Certification, shares why chronic pain keeps returning—and how to stop it for good. Drawing from his work with elite athletes (like the Canadian Alpine Ski Team) and his own 2024 health scare, Tom reveals…
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Will Person and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
Send us Fan Mail Retired Team USA bobsledder Will Person shares his journey from Olympic athlete to brain injury survivor. After enduring years of undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) from high-impact bobsledding, he found significant relief through cutting-edge hyperbaric oxygen therapy...
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Movement Impairments
Send us Fan Mail Today we revolutionize the way you see injury; by changing the focus. A traditionally tunnel vision view of injury focuses on a specific structure being damaged. It's only half the story. Today we help you take a step back and acknowledge how a movement breakdown (compensation)...
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Cory Fagan and VO2 Max
Send us Fan Mail Cory Fagan is our resident VO2 Max expert and owner of TCR labs. Cory explains the simple process of having this test done, the information it reveals and the enormous benefits on not only performance... but massively extending ones life.
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Bree Walker
Send us Fan Mail This Australian underdog is turning heads in the world of women's bobsleigh. Positioning herself amongst the best after a strong 2023/2024; Bree reveals how she intends to carry the momentum into the upcoming season and what it means to be healthy as an athlete.
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The Nature on Injury
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why injuries seem to occur completely out of the blue? When is it safe to get back to the activities you love? And how intensely should you push yourself? In this episode we explore return to sport criteria. The goal is to provide our listeners with an intimate...
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Sleep Posture
Send us Fan Mail The podcast you didn't know you desperately needed. It can be the secret to ending chronic pain or a shortcut to fixing lousy posture. Understanding the general spectrum of good to bad sleep positions can make a tremendous difference over the course of any lifetime. Use this...
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Risk or Myth? The Real Impact of Adjustments on Arteries
Send us Fan Mail Cervical manipulation (neck adjustments) appears a crude or even barbaric practice. Many medical practitioners allege that it is unsafe and can cause strokes. It's commonly known to be an effective treatment, but is it safe? Thankfully we have decades of high quality research to...
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The Truth about Arthritis
Send us Fan Mail Osteoarthritis is a looming threat to all living beings and our understanding of it has evolved immensely. Although research and clinical expertise has outgrown the old wear and tear model we grew up with, the vast majority of people still believe it holds true. Amend your…
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Optimize Your Warm Up
Send us Fan Mail If static stretching doesn't make for a good warm-up, what does? Today we go through the self-discovery process of warming up for exercise.
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Is Stretching Useful?
Send us Fan Mail Stretch before activity is advice as old as time. It's still the most common self-therapy everyday people use to help overcome injuries. So how do we reconcile the mountain of research and clinical expertise calling it into serious question?
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Dr. Ali Chatha
Send us Fan Mail As the world evolves and becomes increasingly specialized and interconnected, so has our healthcare. This holds a lot of promise for the future of patient health, yet still many barriers exist. Dr. Chatha has been instrumental in strengthening communication between disciplines…
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Sachin Latti
Send us Fan Mail Sachin is bodybuilder gone ultra-marathonist, a feat rarely thought possible. After struggling with mental health hardship during the pandemic, he found a new purpose. Compelled to transition out of Law Enforcement and run at insane lengths to raise money for Honour House…
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Mikael Backlund
Send us Fan Mail Mikael Backlund is a professional hockey player and alternate captain for the Calgary Flames. He has worked closely with our own Dr. Greg Uchacz to keep his body firing from all cylinders during that time. During out talk, he opens up about overcoming injury and reaching new...
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Leo King
Send us Fan Mail Leo King is a professional natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength coach and owner of Kings fitness and 5th Avenue Fitness. He gives us the ins and outs on his training approach and how to stays competitive in two very different weight lifting sports. Follow Leo King @:...
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Joint Manipulation
Send us Fan Mail Chiropractics has been around since 1895 and it is believed that joint manipulation was practiced by healers far before then. However only in recent decades has its benefits have largely studied and uncovered. Whether it makes you cringe or feel deeply satisfied, find out the...
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Julia Shelley
Send us Fan Mail Julia is a WBFF fitness champion, Women's fitness coach and former UN flight attendant. Despite living on the front line of war-torn countries with limited access to dietary needs, health care and exercise equipment; Julia's story reveals that a winning mind-set is our biggest...
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Chronic pain
Send us Fan Mail The thought of a never ending injury is an uneasy one. You likely know someone who suffers daily from chronic pain and have said to yourself, not me. Unfortunately more people today find themselves in this situation as any injury can spiral into this positive feedback loop. Today...
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IV Therapy Explained with Dr. Jatish Kaler
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever made an unfortunate trip to the hospital, one of the first line therapies used is the IV or "intravenous therapy". Now, what if we infuse that bag of salt water with critically essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants? Is it any better than simply taking...
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How to be a Desk Jockey 101
Send us Fan Mail This is the ultimate pep talk for those who sit in from of a computer for multiple hours a day. You know it's the source of many of your aches and pains, and it's not getting any better on its own. It's time to switch it up.
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Mobility Vs. Stability
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you stretch you hamstrings day after day and you never gain an inch of lasting flexibility? Like Yin and yang, mobility and stability are the core principles of how your body functions. Todays episode will fundamentally change how you perceive movement and recovery.
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Corticosteroids
Send us Fan Mail Are steroid injections an effective treatment or do they mask the symptoms? Today we talk about why this standard of care stirs up some controversy.
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Pain vs Function
Send us Fan Mail A paradigm shift is taking place in the field of conservative health care. The wear and tear model of injury is out-dated and function reigns over pain. What does that mean? Well it means a completely ruptured muscle hurts less than a partial tear. A 94 year old marathoner can…
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Anton Joseph
Send us Fan Mail Executive director of Strive Fitness, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Calgary Colts GM. Canada’s most sought after sport strength coach. Sport dream maker. Anton opens up about youth training and the formula for athletic success. Get started with Strive fitness Calgary:...
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Brad Layzell and PX3 AMP
Send us Fan Mail CEO and founder of PX3 AMP; Brad Layzell has bucked the status quo in youth sports. Brad explains why Canada is behind the curve when it comes to athletic development, resulting in an alarming amount of burn out and injury in our youth. Brad and his team of field experts and…
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Lynda Roberts and Calgary Canoe Club
Send us Fan Mail Director of the Calgary Canoe Club, Lynda Roberts, shares her passion for paddling sports, unique challenges these athletes face, and the breathtaking facility that overlooks Calgary's beloved Glenmore reservoir.
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Scott "Smash" Mackenzie
Send us Fan Mail Known for his aggressive yet technical style and powerful knockouts, Scott is a professional Muay Thai fighter, strength and conditioning coach, nutrition coach, Muay Thai and boxing instructor, and speaker. He owns and operates Fight Fit YYC which runs out of Vision Sports…
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Duff Gipson and Kids sports
Send us Fan Mail Canadian winter Olympian, Skeleton Gold Medalist, Founder of Dark Horse Athletics kids multi sport program, firefighter and family man; Duff Gipson joins us on the show. He opens up about his passion and vision for kids sport, the problem of early sports specialization, and to...
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Rob Walker and The New Yoga
Send us Fan Mail Alberta Yoga College President and author of The New Yoga", Rob Walker shares his transition in Yoga. Moving away from a misguided emphasize of flexibility and showmanship, to core values that align with a nuanced understanding of movement science. Join Yoga classes or become a...
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Melissa Benoit and Redcord
Send us Fan Mail Melissa Benoit is one of the few Canadians accredited to use a cutting edge technique known as Redcord. Redcord is revolutionary in its ability to permanently fix patient injuries.
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Carolyn McRorie
Send us Fan Mail Calgary based Olympic Curler Carolyn McRorie and the esteemed sports Chiropractor Dr. Greg Uchacz reminisce over the experience that brought them to the 2010 Vancouver Winters.
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Chris Cederstrand
Send us Fan Mail Chris Cederstrand is a former WNL athlete, Albertan Firefighter, PX3 AMP hockey program Director, Motivational speaker, Founder of the Chris Cederstrand foundation, Canadian Paralympian sledge athlete, Father of two, and an above-the-knee amputee.
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Dr. Mandy Swinden and Female hormones effect on Athletic Performance
Send us Fan Mail Did you ever thing it was possible to use menstrual cycle to your athletic advantage? Dr. Mandy Swinden, Naturopathic Doctor and female hormone enthusiast changes our perception of hormonal cycles and explains how women can optimize their performance by listening to their body.
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Dr. Ludovic Brunel and the Mental Health Crisis
Send us Fan Mail Whether its sleep, physical health, productivity, social life, pain or injury; our mindset is pivotal. Naturopathic Doctor and mental health advocate, Dr. Ludovic Brunel joins us to discuss the mental health crisis and its far reaching effects on the body. His quarterback…
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The Devolution of Walking
Send us Fan Mail Foot and Gait specialist Alex Paquin explains how the modern era of shoes and concrete have fundamentally changed the way we walk. The result? Deprived feet and a domino effect of biomechanical issues with far reaching effects. The innovation of the Rehab Orthotic may be our best...
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Dr. Ludovic Brunel and Sleep Deprivation
Send us Fan Mail Imagine if you slept deeply 8 hours every night. Your productivity and career might flourish. Mood and social life will undoubtedly improve. Physical activity would become easier , along with countless other areas of life. In this episode we chat with Dr. Ludovic Brunel,...
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The Shoulder.
Send us Fan Mail As the most mobile and least stable joint in your body, the shoulder complex is uniquely fascinating. We discuss its surprising anatomy, how it overcomes it's instability, and what you can do to restore its biomechanics to prevent further injury and optimize sports performance.
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Fundamental Movements: Squats and Deadlifts
Send us Fan Mail Squatting and deadlifting aren't just for muscle heads and gym rats. We discuss the importance of these two basic movements in setting your body's foundation. Creating a platform to reduce injuries, optimize performance and feel good.
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Trifecta of Care
Send us Fan Mail There are 3 pieces to the puzzle that need to be in place to achieve full resolution of an injury. Without these three components, an issue will inevitable plateau. This session will allow listeners to determine which corner of care is holding them back from a full recovery.
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Internal Tug of Wars
Send us Fan Mail It's not a question of if, Crossed Postural Syndrome effects everyone. We're talking about the tug of war that goes on in your body to keep you spine straight up.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Movement is the most effective therapy for physical health, mental health, and all-cause mortality. Although, it’s a challenging landscape with more nuance than we ever imagined. We are experts who aim to bridge the gap for ever day people.
HOSTED BY
Dr. Matthew Jirjis, Dr. Greg Uchacz, Dr. Nykola Dovgyy
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Movement is the most effective therapy for physical health, mental health, and all-cause mortality. Although, it’s a challenging landscape with more nuance than we ever imagined. We are experts who aim to bridge the gap for ever day people.
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Move To Improve is created and hosted by Dr. Matthew Jirjis, Dr. Greg Uchacz, Dr. Nykola Dovgyy.
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