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Movement is Medicine
In order to live a healthy life, you have to know what healthy means for you. Movement is Medicine (MiM) Podcast aims to help guide your path to healthy. Recorded at RECHARGE in Howard County MD, MiM integrates physical therapist's clinical expertise with unique fitness focused perspective. Hosted by: Dr. Gene Shirokobrod Dr. Meghan Wieser Dr. Michelle Komrower Dr. Kaitlin Tierney
Episodes
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Episode 50: Breaking the Spiral of 'What if': Set Your Mind Free to Move Forward
On this episode of Movement is Medicine Podcast, we discuss how to break away from loss, failure, and/or a challenging situation. Jim O'Neill is back to…
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Episode 49: Creating a Mindful Life with Jim O'Neill
Jim O'Neill from www.journeymindfulness.com returns for guest hosting duties. On this episode, learn how to establish a mindful state, trust your thoughts, and…
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Episode 48: 6 Year Recharge Anniversary Reflections and Cory's Biceps Surgery Update
Recharge recently turned 6 years old! A lot of business life has happened in that 6 year period. The team reflects and shares views for the future. Also, Cory…
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Episode 47: How Physical Therapists Deal With Their Own Injuries (and Suggestions For You!)
Cory hurt his arm. It's a significant injury. What happened? What happens next? And how do we as physical therapists approach our own injuries? Find out!
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Episode 46: Is Having a Fitness/Performance Coach Worth It?
Do you train with a coach, take classes, or go about it alone? On this episode, the Recharge team shares their thoughts on why or why not a coach is worth it.
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Episode 45: Healthy Eating, Healthy Living: Practical Nutrition Tips and Strategies to Get You Started
On this episode of Movement is Medicine, our three physical therapists dive into the world of nutrition and share their expertise on the basics of healthy…
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Episode 44: Are You Getting Stronger or Stagnating? How to Track Your Workout Progress!
In this episode of the Recharge Movement is Medicine podcast, our expert physical therapist strength coaches share their tips and tricks for tracking progress…
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Episode 43: Fact or Fiction: Popular Health and Fitness Myths Debunked
In this episode of the Movement is Medicine Podcast, our hosts dive into popular health and fitness myths that have been circulating for far too long. From…
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Episode 42: Take Control of Your Motivation: Fitness and Life Strategies To Always Move Forward
Don't fall victim to the whims of motivational bursts. Learn how to always be in control. Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts…
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Episode 41: Beyond the Basics: Unlocking the Potential of Adjunct Fitness Strategies
Are you looking to take your health to the next level? Look no further! In this episode of Movement is Medicine, we delve into the world of adjunct fitness…
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Episode 40: Unstoppable: Strategies for Staying Motivated on Your Fitness Journey (AND What Happened to Meghan!)
Motivation requires strategy and mental training. We make assumptions based on feelings. We hope that powerful motivating factors can carry us through, but the…
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Episode 39: Don't Get Infected with Resolution-itis
Happy 2023 friends! As the calendar turns, so does our motivational push to change. Why does this happen? And can we successfully leverage this unique time…
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Episode 38: Create Realistic, Effective and Practical Mindfulness Practice
Mental health is a crital part of complete health. Focusing on fitness without addressing mental health struggles or challenges only gets you part of the way…
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BONUS EPISODE: Thanksgiving Conversations and Traditions
What happens when physical therapists have a big holiday family dinner? Depends which part of the country they live apparently. Tune in to this bonus episode…
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Episode 37: Optimize Your Training Performance...Before The Training
When it comes to training, consistency is key for long term success. However, there's much more that you can do to optimize your training while remainind…
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Episode 36: The Anatomy of a Great Coach
What differentiates an average and a good coach? How about a good coach and a great coach? On this episode of Movement is Medicine podcast the team discuss…
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Episode 35: Posture Doesn't Matter
The body is designed to move. Yet, we get hung up on our posture. It doesnt matter. Yea, seriously. More in the podcast. Listen up! Enjoying the podcast? Let…
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Episode 34: Stretching is USELESS...AND What You Can Do Instead.
There's something about the idea of stretching that makes it both the missing link in your health chain, and yet also something you dont want to do. The good…
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Episode 33: A Big Aspect of Health...And You're Missing It!
When it comes to health and fitness, we typically think of exercising and eating. Yet, there is an area we often times ignore or half-ass. On this episode of…
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Episode 32: We NEED To Expand the Scope of Physical Therapists
The current medical model is in a state of disarray. It's outdated, bloated, and expensive. The solution? A multi-systemic approach. It can start with physical…
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Episode 31: Is Going To The Gym A Waste of Time?
Do you go to the gym? If you do, why? Is there an actual benefit of going to the gym to workout? On this episode of Movement is Medicine podcast, we discuss…
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Episode 30: Why Pain Persists...AND What You Can Do About It.
Several weeks ago we talked about surviving a sudden onset of low back pain. We even made a video guiding you through the process: Check it out here. What…
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Episode 29: How to get through a fitness (or life) rut
Sometimes we get derailed. Othertimes, we cant get started in the first place. In both situations we typically KNOW better. Yet, still cant get going. On this…
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BONUS EPISODE: The Return Trip from HELL!
Meghan went to Ireland...and barely made it back. Find out what happened! Enjoying the podcast? Let us know! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Want…
Movement is MedicineEpisode 28: Learn How To Survive (and Thrive) Through Low Back Pain
Low back pain is the most common medical issue. If you havent yet, chances are you will experience some form of low back pain. On this podcast, the Recharge…
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Episode 27: Become A Better Golfer in 23 minutes and 32 Seconds
Are you a golfer? Have you attempted to play golf? If either of those apply to you, then you know how frustrating golf can be. It's even more challenging if…
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Episode 26: Dealing with Training (and Life) Speed Bumps
You will experience challenges. It's inevitable. Whether it's training, pain, or life--they will happen. How you handle them, will largely be determined by…
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Episode 25: Training in Pain...Should You Stop?
We've talked about pain in episode 8. It's complex, challenging, and universal. We will ALL experience pain at some point. But should you stop exercising when…
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Episode 24: How to Stay Fit While Traveling
Summer time means travel time. Many of you will be going on week long (or more) trips. You're going to pack your swim trunks, but you cant pack dumbbells (or…
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Episode 23: WTF Is A Physical Therapist?
Hi, we are physical therapists. You might have heard of us. Yet, you still probably dont know what we do, and how we can help. On this episode of Movement is…
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Episode 22: The Imaginary Core
What is THE core--your core? If you just looked down at your abdominals, you're going to want to hear us out on this podcast.
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Episode 21: The Challenge of Changing Your Body
It's hard to change your body. Yet, it's an increasingly common goal for many people. On this episode of Movement is Medicine Podcast, the Recharge team take…
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Episode 20: Facts About Mermaids
Confused by the episode title? It will all make sense. On this episode of Movement is Medicine podcast, the Recharge team dig into a crucial concept that is at…
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Episode 19: Not Seeing Results? Things HAVE To Change.
Adaptability is your body's superpower. It hates to change. You have to earn change by proving to your body that it's needed. On this episode of Movement is…
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Episode 18: It's Personal
Every story has a beginning. On this episode of Movement is Medicine, the team share their personal stories and culminate to why Recharge was started. Tune in…
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Episode 17: The Ugly Truth About Motivation
We all struggle with consistent motivation. For some it's working out, or maybe nutrition. Regardless, we all share common struggles when it comes to…
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Episode 16: Give Me Fuel, Give Me Fire, Give Me Gains That I Desire
Machines need fuel to power them. Your body is an incredible and nuanced machine. Let's talk about how to fuel it for max effectiveness. On this episode of…
Movement is MedicineEpisode 15: LIES!!! Common Fitness Myths Debunked
When talking about fitness you'll have a hard time not bumping into half-truths or full out myths. It's pervasive, which makes it harder to differentiate truth…
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Episode 14: Just Keep Pulling...Just Keep Pulling...
When you think about a pulling movement pattern, what comes to mind? Hopefully a lot. One of the most fundamental pulling exercises in the pull up. It's also a…
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Episode 13: Push It, Push It Real Good.
The push movement pattern is critical. Yes, it's critical for your anterior upper body gains. More importantly, it's critical to get up off the floor if at…
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Episode 12: The Most Important Exercise?...And You're Probably Not Doing Enough Of It.
There are many reasons to exercise. While it's not our place to say one reason is better than another--for the most part we can all agree that living longer…
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Episode 11: Squat...From Poop to Lunge
On this episode of Movement is Medicine, we take a look at the squat, the antagonistic movement of the deadlift (last episode). Enjoying the Movement is…
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Episode 10: Deadlift...From Pain to Gain
On this episode of Movement is Medicine podcast, the team dives into everything deadlift. Learn the mechanics, common fears, and best way to approach arguably…
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Episode 9: How to Write Your Own Workout Programs...That You'll Actually Do
It's tough starting a workout routine. Most people go into a workout relatively blind. The common approach is figure it out as you go. As you can imagine, the…
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Episode 8- Everybody Hurts...Sometimes
Death, taxes...and experiencing pain at some point. Yet, pain is extremely complex, varied, and often times necessary. On this episode of Movement is Medicine…
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Episode 7-Working with Failure
Failing is scary. It's engraved in us to avoid failure at most costs. However, failure is a necessary part of progress when it relates to fitness. So how do…
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Episode 6: Why Resolutions Don't Work...And What Does.
It's a common annual tradition of sorts. The year ends, and new resolutions are made. Yet, for most people, nothing becomes of those resolutions. Why? On this…
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Episode 5: Exercise: What Is It Good For?
What does exercising do? In our experience, people have wide ranging expectations from exercise. How realistic are those expectations? On this episode of…
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Episode 4- Why Are You So Tired?
If we went by most common phrases we hear, it would seem many of you spend majority of the day "so tired." Fatigue is part of training...and life. Yet, for…
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Episode 3: Does Form Matter When Lifting?
When it comes to lifting "properly" there is a seemingly never ending stream of conflicting information. Is there an ideal way to lift? Does it even matter? On…
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Episode 2: What is Fitness?
Do you want to be fit? Or maybe in shape? What does that mean? On this episode of Movement is Medicine Podcast we begin to delve into fitness-- what it is and…
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Episode 1: What is healthy?
Are you healthy? Did you answer? What makes you say that? Too often healthy is determined by an unhealthy event. It becomes a process of working back to a…