Dr. Jennifer Penrose, owner of Penrose Physical Therapy, interviews Dr. Chad Rogers, an expert in vestibular rehabilitation about vertigo and dizziness. If you struggle with vertigo and dizziness listen in on how physical therapy helps. Working with a specialist in vestibular rehabilitation makes all the difference. We have several on the team at Penrose PT that work with vertigo and dizziness and concussions. Please reach out to Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA if you need help with vertigo...
Jun 30, 2025•41 min
Millions of people give up hope when they have had pain for years. Shockwave and EMTT and pulsed radio frequency are 3 newer regenerative therapies that are helping people recover faster and giving those with long standing issues a new hope! Here is a case study of a 24 year old who had a clavicle fracture requiring surgery and hardware that 3 weeks later was able to compete in an half ironman triathlon due to the EMTT treatments. Normally that would take 13 weeks! Here is the link: https://www....
May 12, 2025•20 min
Pulsed radio frequency is a non invasive way to help with nerve pain and nerve symptoms including numbness and tingling and loss of strength. If you are tired of managing nerve pain with medication the give this episode a listen. Dr. Penrose interviews Mikel who had an injury 9 years ago that caused numbness and loss of grip strength that after 4-5 treatments of Stimpod pulsed radio frequency completely resolved it! Visit www.penrosept.com or email info@penrosept.com for more information....
Dec 16, 2024•20 min
Dr. Penrose interviews Dr. Brittany Petrie on this episode. Brittany has over 10 years of pelvic health experience and has joined Penrose Physical Therapy in Lacey WA. This is quick over view on what pelvic health is and conditions we can treat: pelvic pain, incontinence, painful sex and more. It is common to leak urine after having babies but not normal and there are things you can do to help.
Nov 22, 2024•32 min
Dr. Penrose discusses a new service: PEMF (pulsed electro magnetic therapy with a class II medical device by BEMER) and the benefits of this service. This PEMF device by BEMER increases micro-circulation. Increasing circulation can help clear lactic acid, inflammation, move out waste products to recover faster and brings in more blood flow and nutrients to areas of the body to aid in what the body needs to heal. PEMF device by BEMER has a patented wave form by NASA engineers and was started to h...
Sep 07, 2024•25 min
Dr. Penrose interviews JV, PTA, at Penrose PT who has experience with boxing and is teaching our small group training boxing classes. Boxing works on agility, balance, coordination, strength and cardio. Boxing has been very helpful for fighting back against Parkinson's and is one of the best things seniors can do to fight back against aging. Listen in to how this helps, what is involved, and how to sign up.
Apr 30, 2024•20 min
If you think you are stuck living with your pain then this episode is for you. Bill, who is nearly 80, talks about how he had lost hope and really didn't think physical therapy could help. He had tried it before and thought it was a waste of time. However, the Penrose team had a different approach and he found sure enough we could help. He talks about his journey with his knee, his shoulder, and now his back. He reports how his hope has been restored and that he has improved quality of life and ...
Feb 14, 2024•32 min
Dr. Penrose interviews class instructor expert Nicole about the benefits of Pilates and what class participants are reporting. Pilates is a great way to keep your spine healthy, improve your overall strength, posture & balance. It is the number one exercise spine specialists recommend. You can attend your first one for free! www.penrosept.com
Dec 07, 2023•27 min
Dr. Penrose discusses the notion of "I thought it would just get better" and when you really need to pay attention to your pain. Penrose Physical Therapy is the #1 Physical Therapy Clinic in the South Sound and we help people stay mobile and active. If you are struggling to live as mobile as you would like then let us help you. If something has been hurting for 2 weeks or longer it is time for professional help and quite trying the DIY Dr. Google and YouTube University method. Yes we all do it b...
Nov 30, 2023•20 min
Dr. Penrose interviews an 83 year old patient, Beth Davis, about a fall that caused a fracture in her knee requiring surgery and her journey from a leg brace, a walker, to a cane and now back to participating in her water aerobics classes again and most importantly able to care for her spouse. We discuss how falls can take out your independence and mobility as well as what things you should be looking for that make you at risk for a fall. Can you stand on one leg for at LEAST 10 seconds? Can you...
Oct 25, 2023•48 min
Dr. Penrose discusses the common causes of neck pain, tension headaches, and TMJ dysfunction. Dr. Penrose gives tips to help with each and how physical therapy can play a big role in helping you manage these conditions so you can live a more active and pain-free life.
Sep 06, 2023•28 min
Concussions create lots of anxiety and stress for athletes, parents, and coaches. Here are some of the best tips to implement right away after a concussion to make the recovery as smooth as possible. Dr. Penrose covers the dangerous signs and symptoms of a concussion and the more mild common symptoms in this episode. She also explains what concussion physical therapy looks like and when to see a physical therapist who specializes in concussion management. Dr. Penrose also explains what preseason...
Jul 21, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Elizabeth Piper on many myths around pelvic health. Such as people think it is normal to leak urine as they age or after having multiple kids. Another one is that the only thing for pelvic health is “Kegel’s.” And so much more! This is a great episode on pelvic health and when you should seek out a pelvic health physical therapist and what you can do to help those sensitive topics. -------------------------- Other resources: This podcast discusses the importan...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 42
Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses some common myths about low bone density and the confusion around osteoporosis and osteopenia. She discusses what Yoga can do for bone density and which poses have been found to be effective for building bone density. She also discusses weight training and that if you have low bone density you need to lift enough weight to make a difference. She goes into the literature and explains some exercises that have shown results with bone density. It is understandable to b...
Feb 24, 2023•19 min•Ep. 41
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a patient, Tom, a client that did our 8-week weight loss and wellness program. He lost 38 lbs and his A1C went from 8.0 to 7.2. The best news is he has been completely off insulin since Sept 30, 2022. He used to take over-the-counter medication to golf and now he doesn’t need it - his joints don’t hurt eating this way. He still has 40 lbs to lose so it is not his weight that is the main issue of the joints feeling better. The sugar, the processed foods, the refine...
Jan 11, 2023•49 min•Ep. 40
If you have a "bad back" like degenerative changes, bad discs, pinched nerves, stenosis and think you have to have surgery then this episode is for you! Loosing 4 lbs is 16 lbs of pressure off your spine. Margit tells her story and once she went on our TLS program she lost weight and started tolerating physical therapy and now she can walk 30 min and she no longer has radiating symptoms. She no longer feels like an old woman.
Sep 29, 2022•33 min•Ep. 40
Free full body fitness assessment at Penrose Physical Therapy. Please call 360-456-1444 if you are interested. We are located in Lacey WA.
Aug 16, 2022•38 min•Ep. 39
How pain signals are perceived by the brain and how the brain can increase or decrease the perception of pain. What can we do to influence pain and decrease the sensation we perceive? Deep diaphragmatic breathing is an underutilized tool for decreasing pain, tension, anxiety and improving mood.
Jul 08, 2022•21 min•Ep. 38
Dr. Jennifer Penrose unpacks the differences between shoulder arthritis, bursitis, impingement, and rotator cuff problems. If you are struggling with shoulder pain it is time to get it solved and get back to what you love.
Jun 02, 2022•24 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses myths about arthritis, degenerative joint disease, osteoporosis, brain fog/senior moments and more!
May 02, 2022•43 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a client, Larry, about his hip replacement. They discuss how to best prepare, pain management, the rehab and recovery process.
Mar 22, 2022•58 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews a client, Cleo, about her journey with Penrose Physical Therapy and why she currently attends Yoga at Penrose PT.
Feb 22, 2022•37 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose explains why inflammation is necessary to kick start the healing process.
Jan 26, 2022•24 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews patient, Kyle Smith, who ran her 3rd Boston Marathon 6 weeks after her meniscus surgery.
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose discusses all things with back pain: discs, stenosis, sciatica, and even takes you on her own personal journey of her lumbar surgery.
Nov 29, 2021•36 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Dr. Kylie Starr, a staff physical therapist at Penrose Physical Therapy that went through a total knee replacement in 2021.
Oct 29, 2021•49 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose interviews Jeff Lynch, a patient of Penrose Physical Therapy, and discusses his journey with the Penrose Physical Therapy Team.
Sep 28, 2021•35 min
Dr. Jennifer Penrose explains the 2nd most common walking and running injury, Achilles tendonitis. In this episode, Dr. Penrose shares quick tips to implement right away if you have it and long-term considerations to prevent it!
Aug 31, 2021•28 min
Dr. Penrose interviews local business owner, Lisa Ellis regarding Rock Steady Boxing and the benefits for Parkinson’s.
Jul 20, 2021•25 min
Dr. Penrose discusses why low back pain is so common. She also puts to rest some myths regarding the low back like 1. You need a strong back. 2. You need a flexible spine. She also discusses common diagnoses: herniated discs, degenerative discs, sciatica, stenosis. She also gets into what to do about back pain. Optimal back health doesn’t come from doing nothing. Implement spine hygiene today as you only get 1 spine in your life and you want it to last.
Jun 28, 2021•31 min
