Need more time with your doctor? Feel like you’re not being heard by your doctor? Frustrated with the lack of help you get in the traditional health care system? We have got Dr. Alec Weir, Dr. Dom’s functional medicine doctor on Steady MD, here to talk about how virtual medicine may be exactly what you need. With an underlying theme of availability, convenience, and connection, Dr. Alec shares what drove him to be a functional doctor and a virtual doctor. He shares his process in becoming a medi...
Oct 06, 2021•37 min•Ep. 143
Do you really have bad posture? What even is posture? DocJen and Dr. Dom break down the misconceptions around posture and unveil the truths around how posture is dynamic rather than a static hold. With an overarching emphasis on the act of moving frequently, they preach the message that the “best” posture is the next posture. Throughout the episode, they shift the narrative around addressing posture into addressing resting state, explaining the mechanism behind why you tend to resort to a partic...
Oct 04, 2021•29 min•Ep. 144
Do you practice yoga? Practice yoga and still have pain? Stretching out aches and pains? Mesmerized by all the yogic shapes? Hiro discusses his method of bridging science and anatomy with the spirituality of Yoga. Hiro paves the path of his journey from Ashtanga Yoga to his current Body Smart Yoga method. He shares his story with pain arising after years of the Ashtanga practice and how he changed his pain game by introducing active stretching, engagement, and strength to his practice. Throughou...
Sep 29, 2021•47 min•Ep. 141
Diagnosed with Arthritis? Worried about Arthritis? DocJen & Dr. Dom hone in on stripping away the fear that is associated with the Arthritis diagnosis. They touch base with 7 different types of Arthritis, what is happening within the body respectively, and emphasize the importance of moving. They provide insight into how to continue to move within what is tolerable within your body and the importance of looking at the body systemically and how to combat systemic and chronic inflammation. Fin...
Sep 27, 2021•39 min•Ep. 140
#womenarenotsmallmen Wondering how to optimize your nutrition & training as a female? Lost a period? Struggling to figure out nutrition and exercise around menopause? Dr. Stacy Sims dives deep into hormones, nutritional, and training considerations during the menstruating phase of life, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. Dr. Stacy explains Amenorrhea, nutritional considerations during and post-exercise, and how eating times affect hormones and recovery. Dr. Stacy deciphers nutriti...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min•Ep. 139
Is your pain caused by your misaligned kneecap? Wondering if it matters that your patella appears misaligned? Unsure if you have patella tracking? Let’s take a deep dive into patella (kneecap) tracking! Firstly, DocJen & Dr.Dom explains patellofemoral syndrome and how it may relate to patella tracking, providing insight into why physical therapists may focus on the appearance of structures as a guide to diagnosing. They discuss if taping or manual therapy actually puts the kneecap back into ...
Sep 20, 2021•36 min•Ep. 138
Is cupping worth the hype? Curious to learn about cupping? Dr. Chris Daprato walks us through the path of his journey to cupping and where his passion stemmed from. Soon after, he discusses his experience with cupping and why pairing movement with cupping changed the game for him. He deciphers the science behind cupping, addressing range of motion, blood circulation, and fascial lubrication. Then, Dr. Chris explains the term ‘fascial decompression,’ and how cupping can pull in fascial slings. Fu...
Sep 15, 2021•40 min•Ep. 137
Love to use a massage gun? Curious about the hype around them? Tune in to learn all about what the massage gun is and the mechanism behind its function put simply. Debunking myths, DocJen & Dr. Dom explain the role massage guns play in manipulating the fascia, breaking down adhered tissue, and range of motion. They describe how the pressure feedback massage guns provide affects the fascia through hyaluronic acid and its benefits. They discuss the importance of getting to the root cause of yo...
Sep 13, 2021•19 min•Ep. 136
Is pain in the head? Finding pain flare up at random times? Curious about current perspectives on pain? “Pain is an experience and perception,” says Dr. Kyle, co-founder of Integrated Kinetic Neurology. Dr. Kyle unpacks the truths around pain and deciphers the mechanisms behind how the pain experience is elicited. With an emphasis on survival and protection, Dr. Kyle discusses 2 reasons why revisiting pain may occur and how they may relate to stress, and the concept of the path of least resistan...
Sep 08, 2021•43 min•Ep. 135
Feeling continual ankle instability? Constantly getting ankle injuries? Overall weak ankles? You're not alone. DocJen & Dr. Dom present the literature and statistics on the prevalence of chronic instability and preditors of chronic instability. Furthermore, they explain the anatomy of the ankle and the different types of ankle sprains that can occur. They dive into how grades are determined, symptoms and tests that indicate chronic ankle instability, and how mechanical and functional instabi...
Sep 06, 2021•24 min•Ep. 134
Struggling to release food restrictions? Wanting to commit to a challenge to kickstart your journey, but feel like you can’t commit? Curious about simple nutritional guidelines to consider? Cara deciphers nutrition and provides insight into changing the focus around food restriction, yet appealing to the control food restrictors desire. After a dive into Cara’s passion, her motivations, education, and what motivated her to pursue nutrition, Cara provides simple nutrition principles and explains ...
Sep 01, 2021•48 min•Ep. 133
Diagnosed with IT Band Syndrome? Feeling pain on the outside of the knee? Rolling out your IT band? DocJen & Dr. Dom describes the anatomy of the IT bands, the muscles that connect into, and why it is said to be a “friction injury.” They discuss whether or not foam rolling is beneficial, the mechanism behind foam rolling, and how to optimize its use. Then, they explain the potential causes of feeling ITB syndrome-related symptoms, and how you can begin to address the root cause issue. After ...
Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Ep. 132
Feel like your chronic pain is never-ending? Completely ignoring your emotions? Wondering why you can’t quite let go of struggling past experiences? Dr. Liz Letchford, Athletic Trainer with a P.h.D in Kinesiology, uncovers the current perspectives on how trauma impacts pain and performance. Through a holistic health approach, Dr. Liz speaks to the importance of staying curious, honing in on how emotions and past traumas can mold our movement patterns and persistent pains. Through a simple explan...
Aug 25, 2021•48 min•Ep. 131
Diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome? Is it actually your Piriformis causing you pain? The victim, your piriformis that tends to get much of the blame, is not always the culprit. DocJen & Dr. Dom take a deep dive into the anatomy of the Piriformis, its function, and how it may be affected by the way it coordinates with or how the 7 other external rotator muscles may be affecting the surrounding nerve endings. As a diagnosis related to the sciatic nerve, they describe what is happening in the b...
Aug 23, 2021•17 min•Ep. 130
Struggling with mindset? Wondering how language affects mindset? Curious to dive deeper within yourself? Mike Aidala, a health and wellness expert, explores mindset in its whole capacity. With a look into his background, Mike shares his “addiction” to yoga and the mental space it provided him in helping him perform better with his lifting. He leads by example, setting the example of this dualism in his movement practice, opening up the freedom to embrace all schools of movement. Furthermore, he ...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Ep. 129
Got an ACL Injury? Considering surgery? DocJen & Dr. Dom address it all in this PT Pearl. After describing the anatomy and function of the ACL, they explain the different degrees of the ACL injury and the tests that are used to diagnose an ACL injury. They name the signs and symptoms associated with an ACL injury and who is at higher risk. Then, they take a deep dive into surgery. Debunking the common misconception around absolutely no stability around the knee with a torn ACL, they explain ...
Aug 16, 2021•28 min•Ep. 128
Stuck in a cycle to lose weight to try and fit into a norm? Have doctors been weight-shaming you? Body Positivity. It is a hot topic. But, what does it really encompass? Dr. Lisa Folden sets us off on her journey with diet culture that started as early as 12 years old! She speaks about when her perspectives started shifting and how we can change the narrative behind diet labels in the next generation. She describes how you can determine what “healthy” is and how healthcare providers or coaches c...
Aug 11, 2021•44 min•Ep. 127
Does KT Tape really work? What is the hype around it? Perhaps, you swear by it? Find out what is truly happening in the body when you layer on that elastic tape. DocJen & Dr. Dom debunk common misconceptions associated with Elastic tape and provide insight into how you can use it to your advantage. Ultimately, Elastic tape is an incredibly low-risk product to use, but intention and awareness are everything. If you love your Elastic tape or are curious about it, this episode covers the truths...
Aug 09, 2021•20 min•Ep. 126
Curious about the Wine Industry? How about drinking wine that actually benefits your health? Is commercial different from natural different from organic? Todd White, Founder of Dry Farm Wines, deciphers the wine industry. With a passion to produce wine that is better for health and has better taste, Todd White, stumbled upon a passion to create premium health qualified wine that serves pure, natural, and lab-tested wine to ensure they are sugar-free, lower sulfates, and lower alcohol. Todd White...
Aug 04, 2021•36 min•Ep. 125
Diagnosed with a herniated disc? DocJen & Dr. Dom breaks it all down for you! Debunking the common messaging we hear about bulging discs, DocJen & Dr. Dom provide you the hopeful perspective you need to hear. With a strong emphasis on adaptability, they mold the conversation around function, instead of structure, through research and their client experience. Through a brief and simplistic explanation of modern pain science, DocJen & Dr. Dom moves past the stereotypes associated with ...
Aug 02, 2021•29 min•Ep. 124
Curious about healthcare in America, Getting ready for pregnancy? Pregnant and want to optimize your delivery? Dr. Fraboni covers it all! We dive straight into the biases within the healthcare system, especially in the context of pregnancy and labor, and how competition tends to disrupt the power of collaboration between health providers. Dr. Frabroni explores his training with nurses and midwives, and how he has carried forward his early teachings to his practice today. With insufficient access...
Jul 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 123
Got Flat Feet? You’re in luck. DocJen & Dr. Dom unravel the misconceptions surrounding flat feet. Firstly, they explain the importance of focusing on function, rather than structure with more and more research, science is shifting away from scans, structure, and alignment indicating pain, injury, or dysfunction. They describe the different types of flat feet, their prevalence, and which of the diagnosis tends to be more commonly associated with symptoms. Briefly, DocJen & Dr. Dom discuss...
Jul 26, 2021•27 min•Ep. 122
Dealing with persistent pain? Physical Therapists deal with them too! Kristi Barker walks the path of her passion for physical therapy and where her interests stemmed from. She explores the balance between educating on an online platform and her ability to physically manipulate in person. Through this, she explores the perks of simple education online and where her goals are heading in reaching a more global population. She unveils her experience with chronic pain recently, and how she navigated...
Jul 21, 2021•38 min•Ep. 121
Been diagnosed with a rotator cuff injury? Shoulder acting up? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher the different diagnoses you can get with rotator cuff injuries: tendonitis, tendinosis, shoulder impingements, and tearing of the rotator cuff. In doing so, they explain the anatomy of the shoulder, specifically honing on which diagnoses are most popular for each of the four rotator cuff muscles. They hone in on the research between MRI scans and asymptomatic individuals, ending the podcast with their b...
Jul 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 120
Caught up in a binge-restrict cycle? Can’t seem to truly practice intuitive eating? Feeling powerless with food choices? If you are struggling with the concept of naturally moderating your portion sizes, this one’s for you. Keri ford, a holistic health specialist, provides insight into approaching your relationship with food through a perspective of healing with a deeper root cause. Explaining the power of pausing, intuitive eating, and gradient of healing, she walks you through her own disorder...
Jul 14, 2021•42 min•Ep. 119
Pain or swelling around the thumb side of your wrist? This PT Pearl gives you the rundown of what might be happening! Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into what DeQuervains Syndrome and the tendons associated with it. Also known as Gamer’s thumb and Mother’s thumb, Dr. Dom coins the term “Mellenial’s Thumb,” discussing the association between the use of technology and DeQuervian’s syndrome. Furthermore, they explain the use of Finkelstein’s Test and potentially modifying it as a part of the treatment ...
Jul 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 118
Let’s talk about optimizing nutrition to combat aging, disease, and weight management. Shawn starts the conversation by taking us through his path in deciding to leave the traditional medical and health care system, and use his expertise to provide guidance on truly experiencing longevity. Maybe, salt, fat, and cholesterol are not as bad as we think it is? Shawn unveils the truths behind the research that proposes negative correlations with salt, fat, and high cholesterol, in the context of hype...
Jul 07, 2021•47 min•Ep. 117
Been diagnosed with pes anserine bursitis? Have pain to swelling around your lower knee area? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher pes anserine bursitis, breaking down the term, diagnosis, and anatomy associated with the diagnosis. They explain common symptoms and dive into common contributions to the diagnosis. With its prevalence seen commonly amongst athletes and in conjunction with other issues in the lower limb, they hone in on concepts of irritation, tenderness, and systemic inflammation. Moreov...
Jul 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 116
Wonder what the difference is between grass-fed and grass-finished meat? Curious to learn about regenerative farming? Interested in how the omega 3:6 ratio matters in your meat? Tune in as Anya deciphers the world of meat. Starting off with her story and how her transition from eating vegetarian to eating meat, she speaks from within as she explains what drove and still drives her passion to produce quality meat. Then, Anya explains the fundamentals of regenerative farming and how it relates to ...
Jun 30, 2021•43 min•Ep. 115
Has someone told you that you have a posterior pelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences between anterior and pelvic tilt while honing in on the idea that structure does NOT necessarily correlate with your pain or symptoms through research. With awareness as a focal point, they describe the importance of noticing changes in your tendencies when you stand, sit, change positions, or move, especially...
Jun 28, 2021•23 min•Ep. 114
