In The RACK Podcast

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick talk about the importance of this hormone...Vitamin D!As you all know, the days are getting shorter. This also means we have less sunshine throughout the day.   Fun fact…The rate of vitamin D deficiency is over 40% in the US.   So, basically, the average person has a 50/50 chance of being deficient in Vitamin D. Studies are consistently showing that our vitamin D status drops during the winter, with levels peaking in September and at their lowest in March.We talk about how Vitamin D is synthesized in the human body as well as the most recent studies regarding the impact of COVID and your vitamin D levels. We finish up the episode by the episode with tips on how to best optimize your vitamin D levels.So...Why is Vitamin D so important? Give this episode a listen to learn all the benefits of vitamin D and what you can change today to make sure that you are getting enough.__________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick give you their top 10 Turkey Tips for this year's Thanksgiving holiday.   Here is our top 10 Turkey Tips:1. Enjoy Yourself2. Don't Over-Restrict Yourself3. Don't Over-Indulge4. Get Good Sleep5. Utilize A Fasting Period6. Monitor Your Alcohol Intake7. Don't Try To Exercise Off Your Big Meal8. Fit In Your Normal Exercise Routine9. Go For More Walks...Especially After That BIG Meal10. Get That Protein Intake In Check   We focus a lot of our discussion around sleep, fasting, and exercise as well as talk about the myths surrounding tryptophan and its effects on making us tired after that Thanksgiving meal. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy. In this Episode Chad and Nick talk about the importance of grip strength.   Grip strength is a good reflection of total body strength.   Grip Strength has been shown to be associated with longevity/mortality as well as a variety of disease and conditions from cardiovascular to numerous cancers.We talk about the inclusion of grip strength as a biomarker/vital sign for older adults as well as the importance of the good 'ol handshake.Of course we always have to tie it back to the feet. We feel that strong feet do improve quality of life - it makes sense, as foot issues related to weakness could causing mobility issues and limit physical activity, etc. We feel that this could be just as important if not more important as a predictor of your longevity...Just a theory lol!From an evolutionary perspective, we’ve been lifting things, climbing and hanging from trees forever. But in our modern day society we are becoming more "lazy". For example we now have the option to have our groceries being delivered to our home. This is an even more important reason to work on that grip strength. Now go out there and hold something. You life may just depend on it! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy. In this Episode Chad and Nick get a little reckless In The RACK ...Yet Again!In part IV of the series of Reckless In The Rack, Chad and Nick have another story time. Story time is where we talk about stories that our patients and clients tell us. However, today we talk about how both Chad and Nick have been reckless. Today, Chad and Nick both talk about times in which they made mistakes as well as how they learned from their mistakes. These stories are not only crazy, but they are reckless!It's reckless as a provider to be telling patients this type of harmful information!So...if you are a healthcare provider and are listening to this episode we just ask that you don’t be reckless with other people's health.Now for all of you patients that are listening…you shouldn’t put up with people who are reckless with yours!Let's Get Learnt! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick have a great discussion with fellow physical therapist and women's health specialist, Katie Burnham.Katie has been a PT for over 12 years and has been a great addition to the ProForm staff over the last 3 months. Katie is just as excited as we are to now offer this great service of women's health to our community. In this episode we dive into Katie's journey into the niche of women's health PT field as well as how her pregnancy experiences have allowed her to better help her patients today.Katie not only dives into the treatment of her own pelvic floor dysfunction following pregnancy, but discusses how pelvic PT can help with common issues that both men and women face daily.Overall, women’s health physical therapists, like Katie help women…and men to understand not only how their bodies work, but empower them to take charge of their own body. __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick have another great discussion with their guest speaker Matt Ibrahim.Matt has been a strength and conditioning coach since 2007 and has written numerous articles in Mens Health and T-Nation to name a few and is very active in the profession with the NSCA, Perform Better, and TrueCoach.Above all of that Matt is a Ph.D. student in Human & Sport Performance and finds the time to perform public speaking at nationally recognized conferences as well as educate students, athletes and people like us.  We dive into the world of today's strength and conditioning as well as talk about Matt's career and how he got to where he is today. We discuss the importance of deceleration training and daily walking ...Oh and Calves. If you know Matt then you know he is all about training those calves!Moral of The Story…You learn more from failure than from your success. If you are listening to this and have ever failed…Try again…If you fail again…Just make sure that you fail better! For more information about Matt Ibrahim, visit his personal instagram at matthewibrahim_ or to see what else Matt is up to or offering click here ! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick are switching it up. Today we are talking about the good ‘ol dx of plantar fasciitis...But is this actually what we should be calling it?   Fasciitis means inflammation. Through research of plantar pain, inflammation does not seem to be a big factor if any at all!   Fasciosis (meaning an abnormal state or condition) or fasciopathy (meaning a disease or disorder) are much more accurate terms to describe pain surrounding the plantar fascia region.    In this episode we dive into what the plantar fascia is and how the biomechanics of the body can greatly impact the stress of this tissue.We discuss the reoccurrence rate of plantar fasciopathy and what is contributing to this increasing rate.Stay tuned for the end of this episode as we also discuss quality treatment strategies for plantar fasciotopathy as well as introduce our next guest speaker for the upcoming episode. __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick have another great discussion with their guest speaker Jackson Frey. Jackson Frey is a sports performance coach for GVN Performance in Chicago, IL as well as the head performance coach for the Chicago Jets Hockey Program.  In this episode we talk about the many accomplishments of Jackson's performance coaching career as well as how he has been able to adapt his training and coaching to optimize the hockey athletes of today.Jackson also talks about his many mentors throughout his career that have all had an impact on his professional development. One of the main characteristics that Jackson instills with all of the teams that he coaches is culture. "You want to be an extension of the coach. Everything you do. You want that to translate into being a better teammate, being a better team and winning games".Nick also gets Jackson's opinion on the cardio and building muscle debate that we had back in Ep. 12 lol!!   Moral of The Story…You are never too big to do the little things. Sweep the shed and remember to keep that logo up!   For more information about Jackson Frey, visit his personal instagram at coachj_frey or his performance facility instagram at gvnperformance ! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick get a little reckless In The RACK ...Yet Again!In part III of the series of Reckless In The Rack, Chad and Nick have another story time. Story time is where we talk about stories that our patients and clients tell us.The best part is…one of these stories might be like your story so you might want to listen!These stories are not only crazy, but they are reckless!It's reckless as a provider to be telling patients this type of harmful information!So...if you are a healthcare provider and are listening to this episode we just ask that you don’t be reckless with other people's health.Now for all of you patients that are listening…you shouldn’t put up with people who are reckless with yours!Let's Get Learnt! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.

In The RACK Podcast...Powered by ProForm Physical Therapy.   In this Episode Chad and Nick give you a PT perspective on the dirty truth about your health insurance.We not only discuss the things that insurance does not want you to know, but we give you a better understanding about the difference between receiving your PT care from an in-network facility vs. an out-of-network facility. In our opinion, the current model of traditional physical therapy has to change as it is not benefiting our patients or our community. With our model here at ProForm PT you will not only save time, but you will ultimately save money and achieve your desired results…faster.   Moral of the story…Insurance is not the only way…and we will tell you first hand that it is not the best way!    You deserve better than your insurance. Do not let your insurance dictate your physical therapy care. ..We Sure As Hell Don’t! __________________________ For more episodes, make sure to subscribe and tune in to our podcast. For other resources on our training, physical therapy and health/wellness tips, check out our Website, YouTube Channel, Instagram and of course our Facebook Page!Make sure to subscribe to our Newsletter to get all the updates about what we got going on here at ProForm.