Do you have neck pain?  Have you seen a healthcare provider and just didn't get the quality of care you were looking for or didn't get better??  On this episode we delve into your neck pain and how to manage it!  Neck pain is very common and ( if you lump it into back pain) is one of the most common reasons residents in the U.S see their primary care physicians.  With all the advances in surgical procedures, ergonomic chairs, and "supportive shoes" why has back pain/ neck pain not gotten better?  Why has this trend not changed?  Most likely, because we are not add ..read more

Have you been to a health care provider and didn't have the best experience?  Maybe it was a physician not listening to you or a a physical therapist that moved you from a heat pack, to the bike, to some cookie cutter exercises.  Choosing the right provider for can be challenging and sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to find the right one.  On this episode of the podcast we go over what to look for in a healthcare provider! Maybe its someone who actively listens to you??  Listen to this episode to learn more about how to choose the right provider for you! https://ww ..read more

On this episode I get to talk with Emily Smith and Jenny Birks from FIT4MOM Montgomery and Frederick County!  I met Jenny and Emily a while ago after one of us reached out to the other on social media!  They are doing something really special with moms in the local community.  FIT4MOM is program designed for moms to create not only an environment to stay healthy and reach your health goals, but to be around like minded moms and those who share the same values as you.  From person experience, that is something rare to come by those communities have so many benefits physical ..read more

"The Obstacle Is The Way" is a book written by Ryan Holiday that is a fantastic read!  It talks about how to make obstacles in your life work for you and not against you.  What about knee pain?  Low back pain? or maybe you tore your achilles tendon or ACL and needed surgery?  These are still obstacles, just a different kind of obstacle.  On this episode we talk about why most people never actually get out of pain and solve their problems.   Most people get an ACL re-construction or see a physical therapist for there achilles tendon pain and go on to eventuall ..read more

On this episode we tackle a question I get ALL THE TIME.  What makes up good running form?  Is it your cadence, arm swing, where your foot is landing?  Maybe all or some of the above?? :). We will tackle 5 must haves that make up running.  If you are missing some of these important parts of your running form, than you may have a lot of opportunity to fix your running form, decrease aches and pains, and become a better runner! #frederick #germantown #alphaprojectphyzio #health&fitnessfrederickpodcast ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the podcast!  On this episode we are talking about a simple concept and a VERY IMPORTANT CONCEPT.....strength training.  Most people say" Yeah we get it, we need to strength train".  The question we have fort them is... why are you strength training?? Most people can't answer that question.  Some good answers are to be able to lift more weight, so my knee doesn't hurt, so I can perform my job.  Some life changing answers are: so I don't fall down, break my hip when I'm 80 y/o and die in the hospital.  Pretty powerful stuff, and very r ..read more

Meet Maddie Watkins, a coach, educator, and gym owner in Bethesda Maryland. We take a deep dive into her life as a coach, why she became a trainer, how 202Strong works with their athletes and clients, and why you should have a trainer and maybe even a physical therapist in your life! We also dive into the challenges she had during COVID with one of her gyms shutting down, getting all 4 wheels stolen form her car, and personal challenges! You don't want to miss tis episode ..read more

On this episode we're doing something a little different!  I'm diving into a couple stories from some patients I have seen and are currently seeing and really diving into some things they went through and why they ended up working with me.  Many times patients find themselves frustrated with the current model we have for physical therapy and also the current mode we use for treating muscle skeletal injuries/aches and pains.  This is a sneak peak into many of the problems my patients were facing and why they ultimately decided to invest in working with me and actually start inves ..read more

Welcome Sunny and Lauren from Sunny and Lauren's personal training studio. Sunny and Lauren help provide a space for personal trainers to be their own business owners, while giving those who are starting or continuing their fitness journey the best personal trainer for them. They are active in the fitness community and a great resource for other trainers. Hear more on today's podcast ..read more

Welcome Sophia Wilmot to the podcast!  She is the owner of Summit Nurse Consulting and is a family nurse practitioner.  Myself and Sophia have a lot in common, both in our philosophies and our business models!  She is an out-of-network nurse practitioner, which we know is a GOOD THING!  Being in network really ties your clinicians hands behind their backs.  Sophia is now able to give her clients the best quality of care in the Frederick and central Maryland area, just by going out-of-network.  Hear more about us on this podcast as we discuss how Sophia works with ..read more