4 | Piriformis syndrome and Myodetox
Today, Doc Jen & Dr. Dom dive into your most requested PT Pearl on...Piriformis Syndrome!!! Along with this gem of a PT Pearl, they also welcome Vinh Pham a.k.a "Vinnie Rehab" to the show!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
PT Pearl: Myths about Piriformis Syndrome Symptoms | Smash, stretch or Strengthen?!
01:21 – What is Piriformis Syndrome?
03:35 – Other muscles responsible and why it is important to understand
07:07 – Looking at your environment and what causes inflammation
10:35 – Why to not attack just one muscle and why PTs do what they do
12:43 – Tools to becoming mindful of body: Feet
Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F-3Anw72Pgk
Interview with Vinh Pham - @ vinnierehab
16:11 – Introduction of Vinh Pham, Physical Therapist and Founder of MyoDetox
18:50 – Where Vinh started as a PT and where that journey led to early on
24:30 – What kind of continuing education and mentorship led him to a different style of treatment and different understanding of the body?
26:30 – Where was Myodetox born?
30:00 – When a patient or client walks into a Myodetox clinic, what do they go through? What kind of process do the therapists take them through?
36:52 – Vinnie’s approach to empower the client.
38:58 – How do people start to explore their bodies on their own from home?
41:08 – Some easy in-home mobility hacks to try out.
Vinh Pham is a Physical Therapist and co-founder of Myodetox - a wellness company that offers treatment designed to help eliminate pain and improve the way you move. Since 2015, he's opened several Myodetox clinics across Los Angeles, Toronto and Vancouver and they're widely known for their expert therapists, effective treatment plans, and premium experience. Over the years, he has built one of the largest Instagram followings in the health care space, and he's the leading therapist to several professional athletes, celebrities, and musicians.
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