The Optimal Body

Feb 02 2025 394 ep. 37 mins 479
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Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.

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394 | Does a Vibration Plate Help Prevent Muscle & Bone Loss?

Feb 02 2025 20 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore the benefits and drawbacks of whole body vibration plates. They discuss claims about these devices enhancing muscle gain, weight loss, and bone health, while emphasizing the need for critical evaluation of research. The conversation highlights the importance of balance and

393 | The Myths and Facts of Red Light Therapy with Forrest Smith

Jan 26 2025 49 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom engage with Forrest Smith, CEO and co-founder of Kineon, to explore the benefits of red light therapy for chronic pain management and overall health. Forrest shares his personal journey of discovering red light therapy after an MCL tear and chronic inflammation, emphasizing its scientific backing and practica

392 | What is an adjustment or manipulation? Is it putting me back in place?

Jan 19 2025 28 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore the phenomenon of joint adjustments, often associated with the sounds of "snap, crackle, and pop." They explain the science behind these sounds, emphasizing that they result from pressure changes and gas release in the joints, not bones being realigned. The hosts str

391 | Our Service Trip to Peru and the Pelvic & Sexual Health Disparities Across the Globe with Heather Florio

Jan 12 2025 50 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, are joined by Heather Florio, the second-generation owner of Desert Harvest and a women's health advocate. They discuss their trip to Peru in August 2024, intended to educate women about pelvic and sexual health. Despite facing challenges like lost luggage and cultural barri

390 | Our Top 3 Recommendations to Prevent Pain & Injury in the New Year

Jan 05 2025 22 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, share practical tips for enhancing physical health and wellness as we enter the new year. They emphasize the importance of downregulation for the nervous system, mobility training, and the benefits of barefoot living. Doc Jen highlights the role of prenatal vitamins in postp

389 | Fixing Your Metabolism to Fix Your Health with Vince Pitstick

Dec 29 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom welcome Vince Pitstick, a pioneer in functional and holistic nutrition coaching. Vince shares his personal journey of overcoming early health challenges and how it shaped his holistic approach to health. He emphasizes the importance of addressing root causes and the interconnectedness of bodily systems, criti

388 | Best Exercises to Prevent Running Injuries

Dec 22 2024 20 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy , explore running injuries and prevention strategies. They highlight the importance of foot strength, especially the use of Vivo Barefoot shoes, and discuss the benefits of structured exercise programs. A key study is reviewed, showing that hip and core strength training significan

387 | Pelvic Floor Therapy Post Abdominal Surgeries with Dr. Joselyn Wallace

Dec 15 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both physical therapists, welcome Dr. Jocelyn Wallace, a pelvic health specialist. The discussion centers on pelvic health, particularly following abdominal surgeries like myomectomy and hysterectomy, and issues related to fibroids. Dr. Wallace shares her personal journey of undergoing multiple surgeries due

386 | Should I Use A Psoas Release Tool for my Tight Hip Flexors

Dec 08 2024 19 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, explore the topic of psoas release tools and hip flexor health. They express concerns about the safety and effectiveness of hard psoas release tools, highlighting potential risks to vital organs and nerves. Instead, they advocate for a holistic approach to addressing hip fle

385 | How to Maintain a Healthy Gut, Prevent Colon Cancer and Reverse Aging with Dr. Roshini Raj

Dec 01 2024 52 mins  
In this episode of the Optimal Body Podcast, hosts Doc Jen and Doctor Dom, both doctors of physical therapy, engage in an enlightening discussion on gut health with guest Doctor Roshini Raj, a board-certified gastroenterologist. Doctor Raj shares her journey into gastroenterology and her expertise on the gut microbiome. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a balanced gut fo