PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast: Recent Episodes
PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast
Join us for a monthly podcast on Health & Wellness related to the members of the Pipe Trades Services of Minnesota. We will be interviewing the PTSMN physicians and providers from The PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers, as well as other leaders from the community and members with stories to share about their own health and wellness journey. Our goal is to provide timely and actionable information to our community.
In this episode of the PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast, we talk with Dr. Mark Pappenfus about his journey as the original doctor of chiropractic medicine at PTSMN. Like many of the providers at PTSMN, Dr. Pappenfus walks the walk and has a passion for health and fitness. Dr. Pappenfus and I go over how chiropractic medicine differs from other kinds of medicine, how it works and the unique chiropractic approach at PTSMN. For PTSMN members interested in making an appointment to see Dr. Pappenfus or any other provider at the PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers, please call: 651-348-8851 .
1:15 PTSMN (https://www.ptsmn.org/) 2:25 Collaboration at work (https://ed.stanford.edu/news/what-secret-happy-collaboration) 3:25 Chiropractic care (https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chiropractic-in-depth) 4:50 Methodologies of chiropractic care (https://www.thejoint.com/texas/cypress/cypress-28060/instrumental-adjustments-vs-manual-adjustments) 7:05 Gonstead Technique (https://www.gonstead.com/overviews-of-gonstead-technique/) 12:35 Mayo Clinic (https://www.mayoclinic.org/) 14:40 Early Detection (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/cancer/patient-education/wellness-prevention/prevention-early-detection) 15:40 Upstream Healthcare (https://www.bmc.org/healthcity/population-health/upstream-healthcare-sdoh-root-causes) 17:11 Functional Movement (https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/defining-crossfit-part-1-functional-movements) 17:59 Gray Cook (https://www.functionalmovement.com/) 20:09 Structural Care (http://alignchiromi.com/2018/03/06/structural-chiropractic-vs-traditional-chiropractic/) 20:32 Spinal Intrinsic Muscles (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/10040-spine-structure-and-function) 28:39 Personalized Medicine (https://hbr.org/2007/10/realizing-the-promise-of-personalized-medicine) 29:33 Disc Herniation (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/herniated-disk/symptoms-causes/syc-20354095) 31:07 Spine Degeneration (https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16912-degenerative-back-conditions) 31:08 Stenosis (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/spinal-stenosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20352961#:~:text=Spinal%20stenosis%20is%20a%20narrowing,lower%20back%20and%20the%20neck.) 37:34 Neuromuscular Skeletal Care (https://stanfordhealthcare.org/medical-clinics/neuromuscular-program/conditions.html) 39:20 Collaborative Care (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2921780/) 45:00 Collaborative Care in Professional Sports (http://jicareblog.org/guest-blog-interprofessional-collaborative-practice-in-sports-medicine/) 47:35 Contact Mark (https://ptsmnhealth.org/mark-pappenfus-dc-chiropractor/)
In this episode of the PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast, we talk with Dr. David Caccamo about his journey to becoming a PTSMN physician. Dr. Caccamo and I also share a common interest in functional fitness. Our discussion about the power of functional fitness to improve health is relevant and timely. I also ask Dr. Caccamo to share his experience with practicing at PTSMN versus in a more traditional medical system. For PTSMN members interested in making an appointment to see Dr. Caccamo or any other provider at the PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers, please call: 651-348-8851 .
:50 PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers (https://ptsmnhealth.org/) 3:20 Family Medicine (https://www.aafp.org/about/the-aafp/family-medicine-specialty.html) 10:10 Chronic Illness (https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm) 16:16 Cooking & Health (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooking-good-for-your-health-2018081514449) 18:06 Americans & Processed Foods (https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/processed-foods-calories-and-nutrients-americans-alarming-diet/#:~:text=If%20you're%20like%20the,contribute%20to%20overweight%20and%20obesity.) 19:46 Functional Fitness (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/functional-fitness/art-20047680) 21:12 CrossFit (https://www.crossfit.com/) 25:50 Benefits of a Gym Community (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/why-you-should-work-out-crowd-ncna798936) 28:55 CrossFit Intimidation (https://journal.crossfit.com/article/cfj-scared-of-crossfit) 30:30 Functional Movement Screen (https://www.physio-pedia.com/Functional_Movement_Screen_(FMS)) 31:17 Physical Therapy ( 33:38 Virtual Classes (https://tphmn.com/virtual-schedule/) 37:34 Goal Setting in Training (https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/an-easier-way-to-set-and-achieve-health-goals) 40:01 CrossFit Masters Training (https://assets.crossfit.com/pdfs/seminars/sme_masters_trainingguide.pdf) 44:20 Exercise and Mental Health (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495) 44:37 Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity/Diabetes (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-exercise-when-you-have-diabetes) 48:56 Lean Muscle Mass (https://www.livestrong.com/article/339082-define-lean-muscle/) 50:00 Metabolism and Weight Loss (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/metabolism/art-20046508) 52:28 Body Composition Analysis (https://inbodyusa.com/general/what-is-body-composition/)
This episode features PTSMN Retirement and Investment Advisor John Ehlers. John has been working with the PTSMN members and trustees for the last 18 years. In this episode John shares a wealth of information on how he recommends PTSMN members navigate the financially turbulent times that we are in. John also shares a lot of really valuable information about the services that he and his team at Channel Financial offer to the PTSMN membership at no charge. To reach John Ehlers, please contact him via phone at 763 231 7551 and jehlers@channelfinancial.com. To make an appointment at the PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers with any provider, including The Power House MN coaching staff and physical therapists, please call 651 348 8851.
1:44 John's two-fold role in the retirement and investment of PTSMN members
3:09 Managing existing investments during the current economic turbulence
4:12 The danger of emotional investing
5:03 Historical downturn in the market
5:24 The current market versus the Spanish Flu of 1918 and the Great Depression of the 1930s
14:36 Discretionary spending and the economy
20:38 John's outlook on PTSMN members' workload during these turbulent economic times
21:30 The essential nature of the PTSMN members' work
22:36 John's summary of the PTSMN retirement funds during COVID economics
24:10 Dollar Cost Averaging and Retirement Funds
27:36 Recession Recovery Times and Best Practices for Investing in a Down Market
31:48 Best practices for Investment Allocation and the technology used by Milliman
34:00 Customizing Retirement Plan Allocation by Risk Tolerance
34:34 Real Estate Market During COVID
36:00 Bond Markets During COVID
38:54 Cash as a losing asset class
39:44 Commodities and the fallacy of a safety net
40:55 Fear and greed as the main driver of emotional investing
42:27 Investing within retirement plans
52:38 March 23rd, 2020 & the single biggest retail selloff in the history of the stock market
53:14 March 24th, 2020 the biggest up day in 97 years, and the long term effects of missing up days in the market
On this episode we talk with Jim Hynes, the executive administrator of the PTSMN Health & Pension Funds. 7 years ago, Jim started the first PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Center. With 4 locations, the Family Health & Wellness Centers are reaching more members today than ever. Jim explains the original goals for the Family Health and Wellness Centers and speaks to how those goals are very much alive today. For PTSMN members, call 651 348 8851, to make an appointment or find out more about the PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers.
This episode is a short update on the most recent steps the Family Health & Wellness Centers are taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to serve the PTSMN members. Dr. Turinske also shares her recommendations for using masks effectively, including instructions for making quality homemade masks and how to use a mask while working.
The PTSMN Health & Wellness Website can be found here.
PTSMN Primary Care can be found here.
PTSMN Trainers & Health Coaching can be found here.
To make a virtual appointment with a PTSMN Provider including trainers and health coaches please call 651 348 8851.
For COVID testing, visit virtuwell.com or call Health Partners Care Line: 612 339 3663.
For in-person COVID care, visit:
Health Partners Clinic: 205 S Wabasha St Saint Paul, MN 55107
Park Nicollet Lakeville Clinic: 18484 Kachina Ct, Lakeville, MN 55044
Stillwater Medical Group: 1500 Curve Crest Blvd 1st floor, Stillwater, MN 55082