Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know

About Everything Your Doc Wants You To Know

The mission of this podcast is to educate and inform about health matters affecting adults, from latest research updates to tips on navigating the health system and everything in between.

Publisher

Lindsey Dahl & Kirsten Juhl

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Mar 2019

Latest episode

10 Jan 2022

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Jan 2022

   Episode 41 - Life Space

   Physicians Lindsey and Kirsten are back with a new topic. They discuss the concept of life space, the area in which one conducts life activities. Studies have demonstrated that larger life space positively affects health. Lindsey and Kirsten discuss the benefits of a larger life space and explore how to obtain these benefits even when life space is limited. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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   16 Jun 2021

   Episode 40 - Physical Therapy for Shoulders

   In this episode we discuss shoulder pathology including impingement, adhesive capsulitis, arthritis of the shoulder, and rotator cuff injuries with physical therapist Lindsey Sandbeck. We review what to expect from a PT evaluation, as well as non-operative and post-operative physical therapy. Lindsey provides insight into strategies to optimize recovery from shoulder injuries and surgery.

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   29 Mar 2021

   Episode 39 - Dizziness

   Dizziness Dizziness can come in different forms: vertigo, lightheadedness, disequilibrium. Vertigo:  False movement, room spinning.  Feels as if you are moving when you are not. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo:  acute, occurs with certain movements, lasts seconds to minutes Dix-Hallpike to diagnose Vestibular rehab/physical therapy to treat - Epley Maneuver Meniere’s Disease: vertigo, with hearing loss and ringing in ears Labyrinthitis Central vertigo: can be more worrisome, exam looks for signs of stroke or other pathology. May need brain imaging. Lightheadedness: feeling like one could pass out, pre-syncope Cardiac causes: arrhythmias, valve disease Orthostatic hypotension Disequilibrium: sense of imbalance Changes in nerve sensation can contribute: peripheral neuropathy, knee replacements Vision and auditory impairment can also contribute Diagnosis: monofilament testing, vibration sensory testing, gait speed, get up and go test, Romberg test all help evaluate Treatable causes: B12 deficiency, thyroid disease, uncontrolled diabetes, medications that can be stopped (older anti-histamines) Treatment: Adaptations (change in glasses, hearing aids), practice balance - physical therapy, strengthening Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD): persistent dizziness that worsens with motion or upright position, present > 3 months Often follows BPPV or labyrinthitis Anxiety, depression often present concomitantly Treatment: Evaluate medications, consider medication to help with anxiety, depression Health Pearl: For people who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, we discuss CDC guidelines and ways to safely expand activities. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

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