A Few Good Physios

Recorded May 23rd, 2020. Join us as we sit down with returning guest Dr. Jordan Seda. Jordan is a practicing physical therapist here in NYC, strength and conditioning coach, and business owner. The “Abstract Physio” is the name of his business and he specializes in strength and mobility training for his patients/clients. We dive into how COVID-19 has affected current physical therapy practices and how he has adapted to the times to continue to be successful with his business. To contact Jordan, you can find him:Webiste: https://www.theabstractphysio.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractphysio/Thank you for downloading and your continued support!

Recorded May 1st, 2020.Eric and Lee sit down to catch up with all things physio-related along with personal changes occurring over the last year or so. Listen in as they discuss their experiences teaching therapeutic exercise course in a local DPT program in 2019 and prepping for the 2020 semester. AFGP also dives into physio’s response to COVID-19 from the perspective of business owners and clinicians, from the epicenter of the crisis.  Finally, Eric and Lee discuss what defines interventions in physiotherapy and what patients expectations/outcomes result from certain treatments. To all of our listeners and followers, hope you are healthy and safe during these times.Thank you for your continued support of our podcast!

Recorded April 10th, 2020.Join us for this special edition of AFGP, as we sit down with a returning guest; Luke Bongiorno. We discussed all things physio-related when it comes to telehealth, COVID-19, and how our industry is handling the situation.It was an absolute pleasure to catch up with a NOI-group faculty member and hear his thoughts during these unprecedented times.To all of our listeners and followers, hope you are healthy and safe during these times.Thank you for your continued support of our podcast!

Recorded 4/30/2019He’s back! If you missed the first time Steve joined us in 2018, head back and listen to that incredible episode. In that previous episode, he reviews his 5 keys of successful practice management along with being a gangster-ass clinician!In this episode, Steve recaps those same concepts, along with diving into their Foundations of Health concepts and announcing their upcoming courses offered to clinicians and trainers alike. Beginning in June 2019, ihealthsciences will be running continuing education courses where they presents a systematic approach to working with patients/clients. Listen in to hear more!https://ihealthsciences.com/courseshttps://ihealthsciences.com/foundations-of-healthhttps://www.instagram.com/ihealthsciences/

Recorded - Recorded 4/2/2019Join us as we discuss DK Yoo’s Warfare Combat System (WCS) course, run in New York City March 30th and 31st, 2019, which Leonidas attended. We go into details of what DK taught, his systems of movement, and possible applications. We also examine being teaching assistants the night before at Touro College DPT program. We chat about our experiences thus far teaching DPT students with the current curriculum, whats changed since we went to school and what has stayed the same. Thanks for listening and all the support!https://dkwcs.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaFPh_ms6WL9p9Sg4pkekqg

Recorded 3/26/2019He's back! We were fortunate enough to have Garnett Strother back in for a 2nd round. Listen in as Garnett shares his experiences with using NLP to help clients change their perspective when attempting behavioral change.  Garnett fills us in on how he has been using improved listening skills to bring his clients towards their goals! Listen in to this fun and informative journey in finding your inner resources to create lasting change!  Thanks for listening and all the support!

Recorded 3/12/2019Listen in to this incredible episode as we sat down the co-founders of Catalyst Sport NYC, discussing the strength and conditioning industry, jiu-jitsu, the business of owning a gym in NYC, and much more!Jason Kapnick is a personal trainer, entrepreneur and one of the Co-Founders of Catalyst S.P.O.R.T. His training philosophy centers around building a strong foundation of movement quality, and then layering strength and conditioning on top of that. He believes in empowering his clients to take responsibility for their results through mindful practice, education, and a collaborative approach.Prior to becoming a fitness professional, Jason worked in investment management, where he specialized in leveraged credit, analyzing companies ranging from start-ups seeking growth capital, to investment grade credit, as well as distressed credit and special situations. Jason is also a lifelong athlete. He was an All-State midfielder in lacrosse and went on to play Division 1. Following that, he was a successful strength athlete in Powerlifting, where he made multiple "Elite" totals, including best lifts of 545lbs squat, 355lbs bench press, and 660lbs deadlift in the 198lbs weight class. Jason was the 17th person to ever complete the prestigious kettlebell challenge known as “The Beast Tamer Challenge”—which requires one to overhead press, one-legged squat, and perform a pull-up with the 48kg (106lb) kettlebell. Currently, Jason practices brazilian jiu-jitsu at the Renzo Gracie Academy, where he is a purple belt under the legendary John Danaher. His certifications and continuing education have included the StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor Level 2, Functional Movement Screen Level 2, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, Russian Kettlebell (RKC) Level 2, and others. Jason lives in Morris Plains New Jersey with his wife Veronica and their mutt dog, Tormund Giantsbane.Joe Boffi is an accomplished Muay Thai Kickboxer with a record of 4-3-1 and currently has a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Master Renzo Gracie and Professor John Danaher.. One of the co-founders of Catalyst, Joe has extensive experience coaching clients and athletes from a wide variety of backgrounds. He is certified as an SFG2 Kettlebell Instructor, Functional Movement Screen Specialist, RKC kettlebell Instructor, and SFB bodyweight training instructor.CONTACT INFO:https://catalystsportnyc.com/Joe Boffi (joe@catalystsportnyc.com) Jason Kapnick (jason@catalystsportnyc.com)

Recorded March 5th, 2019One of New York City's most prominent physical therapists, Luke practices a 'hands-on' approach combining his advanced manual skills, trigger point therapy and myofascial release with neuromuscular/exercise re-education. Luke has a strong belief that education is fundamental in optimizing patient recovery and performance. He teaches advanced skills courses in Manual Therapy as well pain science education in the US as well as internationally.As an avid athlete, Luke is at the cutting-edge of helping fellow athletes return to their sport after injury. He has extensive experience in the management of acute and chronic sports injuries and has completed marathons and been part of the medical team for marathons and triathlons around the country. Luke is also affiliated with professional football and triathlon teams. He treats professional and Olympic athletes as well as touring performing arts/dance company members. He currently serves as a consultant with the NBA Players Association as well as European soccer professional teams.Since graduating with honors from the University of Melbourne, Luke has attained the Mastery Certification in Manual Therapy. Luke also has training in McKenzie Method mechanical diagnosis and therapy, McConnell knee and shoulder treatment and advanced taping techniques. Luke is the co-founder of NY Sports Medicine which was later acquired by Orthology. He is currently involved in clinical research focused on injury management and is developing guidelines for injury prevention in sports medicine and in the workplace.Thank you all for you support and downloads!

Recorded February 26th, 2019.For this episode, we do a deep dive into a topic that we love and feel has changed our lives forever; jiu-jitsu, more specifically Brazilian Jiu-jitsu (BJJ). We discuss a brief history of BJJ coming to the United States, the basic elements of this martial art, and its benefits/risks. Our discussions go as far as how BJJ mirrors the principles of life, all the way to its practicality in unarmed combat. With 2 years into BJJ, we speak to our experiences with injury, tissue tolerance, positional stress, and learning a brand new complex skill in our forties. Finally, we announce our upcoming courses for Considerations in treating/training the BJJ player. These courses are for clinicians and trainers who treat, or might be treating BJJ athletes and would like to learn the specific considerations of their sport. Please contact us through IG or facebook for further details for booking. This is a huge plug for BJJ, its incredible life lessons, physical benefits, and how fun it can be. Don’t fear BJJ for its risks, but love it for how it produces the best you!Thank you all for you support and downloads!