Ask A Physical Therapist: Recent Episodes
Dr. Tanice Kitchener
Join Dr. Tanice Kitchener, Physical Therapist as she tackles topics to help you stay mobile, strong. and agile throughout your lifespan. Dr. Tanice owns and operates a specialized Physical Therapy clinic in Carbondale. On Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice chats with guests who specialize in various health and wellness areas including running coaching, Blood Flow Restriction Training Specialist, Personal Training, Doula/Women's Health, Climbing Coach, and more. Email topics that you would like to learn more about or specific questions to rockymountaintherapros@gmail.com with subject "KDNK Ask a PT",
Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT gets personal and shares some of her experience living with the BRCA mutation, preventative surgeries including Mastectomy with reconstruction, explantation to flat closure as well as a hysterectomy. She and her colleague and friend, Dr. Caitlyn Tivy, PT also chat about other snippets of some of her experiences as a "Previvor".
Dr. Tanice is joined by Dr. Paula Marchionda, MD of Mimi's Clinic to speak about foundations of health. These foundations are key for both the quantity and quality of life that we strive for in the pursuit of healthy aging/longevity. The 4 pillars of health discussed include Anti-inflammatory pathways, Mitochondrial Health (energy) pathways, Oxygen utilization pathways, and Glucose and Insulin Pathways.
Dr. Nicole Woods, Physical Therapist joins host Dr. Tanice Kitchener to discuss Dr. Woods' work in identifying and combating healthcare provider burnout. We discuss strategies and resources as well as stats regarding anticipated nationwide shortage of healthcare providers. Being an informed healthcare consumer includes understanding the challenges in our current and future healthcare environment.
On this month's episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Davis Cowles joins Dr. Tanice Kitchener to discuss being a Men's Group Facilitator, Life, Breath, and Movement Coach.
On this month's episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice joins Emily Banks for a discussion about the gritty parts of recovery and what it means to be an injured athlete.
On this month's episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, host Dr. Tanice Kitchener speaks with Gina Mundy about the keys to a robust and flexible labor and delivery plan.
On this month's episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Host Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, DPT speaks with Dr. Caitlyn Tivy, PT, DPT about Patient Self Advocacy - How to prepare for appointments and advocate for yourself as a patient in the modern day health care system.
On this month's episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, host Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, DPT is joined by Ron Speaker, "ReWired" wealth manager discussing lessons that he has learned about the holistic balance sheet of life.
Dr. Caitlyn Tivy, PT, DPT, OCS joins Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, DPT, OCS for part 2 of Pelvic Health in Physical Therapy. We specifically discuss pelvic floor topics such as PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), Pelvic Physical Therapy in Pediatrics, and more. Tune in and Tune Up on Physical Therapy and Wellness related to Pelvic Health.
On this episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Host Dr. Tanice Kitchener speaks with Dr. Caitlyn Tivy, DPT, OCS about Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Part 1: What is Pelvic Health PT and how can you make sure that a PT has the appropriate training? Who can benefit from it and how to get access to it?
On this episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice Kitchener is joined by Dr. Lucas Armstrong as they discuss dry needling and its effects on recovery.
On this episode of KDNK's Ask A Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice Kitchener has a conversation with Dr. Seyed Shobeiri, MD, world renowned urogynecologist, researcher, educator, and artist regarding pelvic floor injuries suffered during labor and delivery, the role of pelvic floor Physical Therapy, and the education required for a PT to serve as a Pelvic Floor specialist.
In the second part of this conversation, host Dr. Tanice Kichener interviews author, physician and researcher Dr. Richard Burt about his book Everyday Miracles and the groundbreaking research and treatment protocols using stem cells to treat autoimmune disorders including Multiple Sclerosis, Scleroderma, Crohn's Disease, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIPD), and neuromyelitis optica.
Host Dr. Tanice Kichener interviews author, physician and researcher Dr. Richard Burt about his book Everyday Miracles — and the groundbreaking research and treatment protocols using stem cells to treat autoimmune disorders.
In the second part of this conversation on pain, physical therapist Dr. Tanice Kitchener and Dr. Tom Walters take a dive into pain science: What we have learned about what causes pain, why it is so individualized, and how to tame it.
On this episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice Kitchener, Physical Therapist and Dr. Tom Walters take a dive into pain science; what we have learned about what causes pain, why it is so individualized, and how to tame it. The scientific and medical communities have experienced a significant increase in knowledge and understanding of the human pain experience. Tune in to join the discussion and learn how it can support your journey to live a pain-less or pain scarce life by changing pain thresholds, reframing your experience and graded activity exposure. Part 1 is focused on the how and why of the pain experience itself and part 2 expands on treatment and coping strategies. Tom Walters, PT, DPT is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist and educator, owner of Rehab Science, an online platform dedicated to providing evidence-based musculoskeletal rehabilitation resources and author of Rehab Science - How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury with rehab protocols for common injuries.
In this episode of Ask a Physical Therapist Dr. Tanice chats with Jodi Huffman about behavioral and developmental warning signs for children that may benefit from services and how she can support the whole family during behavioral challenges in neurodivergent and neurotypical children.
Marcey Robinson, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator and Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiologist from Achieve Health and Performance joins Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, to discuss proper fueling for outdoor sports, best way to do a food diary and how to get the best absorption of protein after activity. This discussion will be beneficial for all!
Dr. Dustin Anderson, MD, Physiatrist, Orthopedic and Pain Management Specialist at The Steadman Clinic joins Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, to discuss nonsurgical pain management options including cortisone injections as well as regenerative medicine including PRP and Stem Cell (BMAC) injections. We discuss best evidence in management of knee pain and arthritis, low back pain and others.
Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, DPT interviews Personal Trainer Caitlin Kinney, who also runs the Blood Flow Restriction training program at RMTP in Carbondale. Endometriosis is a women’s disease which impacts one in ten women in our world today. The disease entails endometrial-like tissue growing outside of the uterus into places it does not belong such as the abdominal cavity, stomach, organs and in some rare cases, the diaphragm or brain. It can cause pelvic pain, infertility and frustration. Caitlin has first hand experienced many of the frustrating, painful by-products of Endometriosis including: Chronic pelvic and back pain, anxiety/depression, sciatica, painful periods, hormone imbalances and more. Dr. Kitchener and Caitlin dive deeper into what endo is, how to get support and find a skilled surgeon in order to remove the tissue and achieve relief. They also talk about the many benefits of pelvic floor therapy and other alternative therapies that facilitate relief. If you or a loved one is suffering from this disease then tune in for more in depth information.
On this segment of "Ask a Physical Therapist" Dr. Tanice is once again joined by Professional runner, Running Coach and joint owner of Microcosm Coaching, Author, and Editor in Chief of Trail Runner Magazine, Zöe Rom.Ms. Rom takes an off the cuff opportunity to ask Dr. Tanice questions about several topics including return to running after injury, maintenance therapy, and injury prevention. Join us for a casual chat during which Dr. Tanice's guest gets to ask the questions. Recorded April 2022.
Dr. Tanice Kitchener, PT, DPT interviews Zoë Rom. Ms. Rom is an author, running coach, executive director of Trail Runner Magazine and an elite runner. Together they will be discussing topics from Ms. Rom's co authored book Becoming a Sustainable Runner (Late 2022 Publication), including environmental and individual advocacy, sustainability, and wellness. This is applicable to all mountain athletes and anyone interested in learning more about the connections between our recreation and environmental advocacy.
On this episode of Ask a Physical Therapist, Dr. Tanice Kitchener is joined by Dr. Lucas Armstrong as they discuss dry needling and its effects on recovery.
On Ask a TheraPro host Tanice Kitchener will discuss Physical Therapy and why it is helpful and important. How to prevent inuries while exersising and how to take care of injuries.
Caitlin Kinney, Personal Trainer/Rehab Technician joins us to discuss Blood Flow Restriction Training. Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR) is utilized in Prehab, Rehab, and Recovery to optimize strength, minimize muscle loss and maximize recovery with low load/low intensity training. Join Caitlin and Dr. Tanice to learn more about utilizing BFR in rehab and personal training.