In this episode, Joe Odgen, Physical Therapist, discusses a frequently asked question in the clinic, " should I wait for a joint replacement?" Joe talks about the pros and cons of waiting and not waiting to for surgery. If you are uncertain whether you should get that knee, shoulder, or hip done, take a listen. If you are still not sure, schedule your appointment with a PT to help you decide what is best for you.
Feb 26, 2024•13 min•Ep. 111
In this Freedom Talks Short, Host, Joe Ogden, talks about when and why you may utilize a Physical Therapist. Physical Therapy is not always just for after you are injured or after surgery. Physical Therapy can be used proactively to help improve wellness, health, and function. Learn more about why you may want to utilize a Physical Therapist today!
Feb 21, 2024•19 min•Ep. 110
This week, Jeff Verhagen joins host, Joe Ogden. They discuss Jeff's osteopathic approach to treating the body and how it is different than how others treat. Jeff also creates custom orthotics and talks about the importance of correctly fitting inserts. Jeff has been with Freedom for 19 years and is an integral part to the company and team!
Feb 13, 2024•35 min•Ep. 108
In this week's episode of Freedom Talks, host Joe Ogden, sits down to talk with Adrienne Loukopoulos, Occupational Therapist. They talk about how Adrienne started with Freedom, before she was an OT. They also talk about her pending Certified Hand Therapist test and how she is preparing for it.
Feb 05, 2024•36 min•Ep. 109
In this podcast, host, Joe Ogden, takes you through how to reach your goals. This begins with planning. Listen and follow along as Joe takes you through his journey and how he setting his goals. He talks about mapping out your obstacles, being flexible, and how to push through hard things.
Jan 31, 2024•20 min•Ep. 107
In this Freedom Talks Short Episode, Joe Ogden takes you through 4 tips to recover effectively. Sleep, diet/nutrients, recovery methods, and time off are all part of recovery. Listen to learn how to most effectively improve and enhance your body for optimal recovery function.
Jan 25, 2024•20 min•Ep. 106
Host, Joe Ogden, sits down with Mike Verplancke on this week's Freedom Talks Episode. Mike Verplancke has been with Freedom Physical Therapy Services for 19 years! He is the Grafton Clinic Manager and one of only a few Craniofacial Certified therapists in the country. Joe and Mike discuss Mike's path in the Physical Therapy field and Mike's current patient load. They also discuss the advantages to seeing a therapist at a private practice vs big box facility.
Jan 18, 2024•35 min•Ep. 105
In this episode of Freedom Talks, Host, Joe Ogden, talks with Mukwonago Freedom Physical Therapy Services Manager, Wes Kokott. In addition to being a Physical Therapist, Wes Kokott has devoted his time to baseball biomechanics reasearch. Wes is currently working with Dr. Janelle Cross, of the Medical College of Wisconsin to help in improving the health of overhead athletes. More information on the studies Wes Kokott is a part of, check out: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34543423/
Jan 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 104
In this Freedom Talks Short, Host, Joe Ogden introduces the Freedom Fitness Challenge 2024. This health and wellness challenge encourages you to set a goal for yourself for 2024 in the health/fitness/wellness realm. Commit to walking 1 mile 3 times a week, cooking a healthy meal 1 time a week, limiting fast food to 1 time a month, stretching 4 days a week, getting in the pool to exercise 1 time a week, run a 5K, bike 100 miles, the possibilities are endless. This is the time to become accountabl...
Jan 01, 2024•10 min•Ep. 103
In this episode of Freedom Talks, Host, Joe Ogden, talks with Erin Bafunno, assistant manager at the Fox Point clinic. Erin has known she was going to be a Physical Therapist since 7th grade and talks with Joe about how she became interested in the profession. They also discuss how teaching at the Marquette University DPT program has kept her knowledge and skills sharp. A specialty that not many other therapists have been taught is craniosacral therapy. She uses this therapy to help her patients...
Dec 26, 2023•35 min•Ep. 102
In this episode of Freedom Talks, Joe talks with Megan Ludke, pediatric PT and founder of LiveRecovered. Megan works in the school system with pediatric patients. She also devotes her time to LiveRecovered.org, a non-profit group that shines a light in the darkness of eating disorders, helping others to live recovered. For more information on her non-profit, check out Liverecovered.org
Dec 18, 2023•35 min•Ep. 101
In this episode, Joe Ogden, Freedom PT host, sits down with Rachel Beilfuss. Rachel Beilfuss comes to Freedom PT Services after completing her PT orthopedic residency. Joe and Rachel discuss how she came to specialize in orthopedics, what types of patients she enjoys treating, and what she looks forward to learning more of in the future.
Dec 11, 2023•33 min•Ep. 99
Freedom Talks host, Joe Ogden, talks with Kaela Beugnet, Physical Therapist. Kaela has been with Freedom Physical Therapy Services for 1.5 years and they talk about how she found Freedom PT, what types of patients she enjoys working with and what she does outside of work.
Dec 04, 2023•22 min•Ep. 98
Bradi O'Rourke, Speech Language Pathologist, joins Joe Ogden on Freedom Talks Podcast. Bradi talks about the different areas of practice she is involved. They also discuss Bradi's private speech therapy practice and the benefits and challenges they have faced. Learn more about Bradi's business on Instagram @braxy_speech_therapy
Nov 13, 2023•33 min•Ep. 97
In this episode, Joe Ogden talks with Bri Ahner about their recent achievements of finishing the Lakefront Marathon and Chicago Half Marathon respectively. They discuss the challenges and victories from their race days. Joe challenges Bri and all listeners to the " Freedom Fitness Challenge 2024". Joe challenges everyone to pick something hard and set it as your goal to accomplish for 2024.
Nov 06, 2023•25 min•Ep. 96
Joe Ogden sits down with Joe Nelson, college colleague and fellow Physical Therapist. Joe and Joe talk about their beginnings at Carroll College and how they both enjoy working in outpatient orthopedics. They also discuss Crossfit and the misconceptions they had with it when they began.
Oct 30, 2023•31 min•Ep. 95
In this Freedom Talks Short episode, Joe Ogden, host, talks about his experience with his first ever marathon, the Lakefront Marathon, October 2023. Joe talks about how setting goals, showing-up, and giving your honest best effort helps you to achieve whatever you put your mind to.
Oct 23, 2023•14 min•Ep. 94
Join Joe Ogden, host of the Freedom Talks podcast, as he talks with Kelley Berk. Kelley Berk is a Board Certified Prosthetist Orthotist at Shamrock Prosthetics in Athens, Georgia. We discuss how Prosthetists and Physical Therapists work together to provide patients with top most care. Listen in to learn the ins and outs of the skills of being a Prosthetist and Orthotist.
Oct 16, 2023•49 min•Ep. 93
This week, host Joe Ogden, sits down to get to know new therapist, Bri Ahner. Bri works at both the Mukwonago and Fox Point clinics, where she treats a wide variety of patients, from young athletes to older adults with weakness.
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 92
Grace Pitzen, Doctor of Physical Therapy, joins host, Joe Ogden for this episode of Freedom Talks. On this episode, they talk about Grace's journey from Physical Therapy school to her first jobs. They discuss the clinical rotations Grace experienced and how she initially became interested in Physical Therapy.
Oct 03, 2023•25 min•Ep. 90
Another Freedom Talks Short! This week's episode discusses the unfortunate events that happened to former Green Bay Packers QB and now Jets QB Aaron Rodgers and his achilles rupture as well as discusses the surgery and rehabilitation which will follow to get Aaron back to the field.
Sep 25, 2023•17 min•Ep. 91
Host, Joe Ogden, speaks with Dr. Matt Ferlindes from BioEndurance Physical Therapy and Performance. Matt works with Endurance athletes and provides remote coaching services to help athletes attain their performance goals.
Sep 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 89
Joe Ogden, host, sits down to talk with Scott Coonen, Physical Therapist, and Clinical Manager at the Fox Point Freedom Physical Therapy Services. We get to know Scott and learn more about his passion for helping others achieve more FREEDOM and how his role at Freedom PT has changed over the years.
Sep 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 88
On this Freedom Talks Shorts, Joe Ogden discusses the differences between HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and LISS (Low Intensity Steady State) cardiovascular workouts. He gives advantages and disadvantages of both types of cardio workouts and who might benefit from each type of workout.
Sep 05, 2023•10 min•Ep. 87
In this episode, Joe talks with Physical Therapist, Heather Barry. They discuss Heather's career in PT, where her interests have taken her. They talk about how wide a range of problems she treats, including TMJ pain, women's health, and orthopedic issues.
Aug 30, 2023•27 min•Ep. 86
While we usually see patients after they have been injured, but here are 5 tips to stay injury free. Some of the tips include proper nutrition and fueling, to adequate water and electrolyte intake. All the tips can help you remain injury-free during your training season, or just so you can enjoy life.
Aug 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 85
In this episode, host, Joe Ogden, talks with Anna Grassman, a new therapist at the Fox Point clinic. They discuss Anna's journey to becoming a licensed Physical Therapist, found Freedom PT Services, and her PT specialties. She is a Milwaukee Foodie at heart, so if you have awesome restaurant places for her to try, leave us a message in the notes.
Aug 15, 2023•30 min•Ep. 84
Joe Ogden, host of Freedom Talks, is back with a short, this week focusing on the power of routine. He discusses the importance of creating habits through consistency and discipline. Listen today to this Freedom short to build your change.
Aug 10, 2023•8 min•Ep. 83
We are getting to know all of our therapists at Freedom Physical Therapy Services. This week, we get to know Karina Folliard. Karina joined the Freedom team this July and acclimating well to the Freedom family. Host, Joe Ogden, and Karina discuss how she got into the PT field, where she is been, and how she ended up at Freedom PT.
Jul 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 82
Freedom Talks Host, Joe Ogden, shares what to expect through the process of booking an appointment through your initial evaulation at the clinic. Joe discusses what sets Freedom Physical Therapy Services apart from other providers.
Jul 20, 2023•10 min•Ep. 81
