On today’s episode, Dr. Jerry invites Dr. Shaun Astorga to discuss:
Dr. Shaun’s journey to becoming a successful doctor of physical therapy and CEO/Founder of AMP Rehab & Performance
How to keep active adults with injuries staying active
-what traditional PT keeps people in pain
-the problem with focusing on symptoms and not finding the root cause
-What happens when your PT doesn’t help you transition to your favorite activities
-Why do people continue having back pain when they’ve tried everything out there?
-The benefits of a “whole-person” approach to physio
-What role do the ribcage and pelvic alignment play in orthopedic issues, including low back pain?
-Breathing exercises to help improve pain?
-How manual therapy, used judiciously, can be beneficial to helping you move with ease without creating dependency.
-common running injuries for runners like Achilles, low back pain, and hip impingement.
-should you really stop running if you have an injury?
-why strength training is a non-negotiable for runners
Contact: shaun@amperformancerehab.com
Website: amperformancerehab.com
IG: amp_education