physiatry

We’re back with another episode of Rehabilitationships, a podcast from Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation. We are usually digging into the intersection of rehabilitation and relationships by pairing up a patient with their clinician for a great conversation.

For the next couple episodes, we are going to break from that format to get to know some of the team at Mary Free Bed. We will be talking with health care professionals across our rehabilitation system.

In these discussions, we’ll learn about the different types of clinicians we have helping patients in their recovery. They’ll also share what makes them tick and why they keep coming back day after day to serve others.

In this episode, we feature three of the team from Grand Rapids. They are:

Andrew Young, PT, DPT, physical therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - (1:40)

Andrew works as an inpatient physical therapist and has seven years’ experience in outpatient therapy. He talks about his work as part of Mary Free Bed’s medically complex team and how he got into rehabilitation.

Rebecca Brower, RRT, respiratory therapist at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - (14:28)

Next, we shine the spotlight on respiratory therapy and how it’s included in rehabilitation. We talk with Rebecca who works in the Intensive Medical Rehabilitation Unit at Mary Free Bed, and how she’s seen her team grow at the hospital.

Adam Lamm, MD, Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital - (27:59)

Teaching the future of rehabilitation is vital to Adam Lamm, MD, at Mary Free Bed. When Dr. Lamm isn’t seeing patients on the outpatient side, he’s leading the hospital’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency program. Learn more about his work as a physiatrist and why it’s important to the hospital to host its residency program.

We’ll be back in our next episode with conversations from the team at Mary Free Bed at Covenant HealthCare. Keep an eye on your feed for that, and in the meantime, make sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

We’d love to hear your feedback and any story ideas you might have for future episodes. Send us a note at podcast@maryfreebed.com.

If you, a family member or friend are looking to make a move and make an impact in your career, come join our team. Visit MaryFreeBed.com/careers to find our job postings.

Do you ever wonder why pain feels the way it does? Or how to manage it effectively? We're pulling back the curtain on these questions with our esteemed guest, Dr. Jonathan Reisman, a board-certified physiatrist from the Kayal Orthopaedic Center. Together, we navigate the elusive world of pain management, shining a light on the different types of pain - nociceptive, neuropathic, somatic, and visceral - and unveiling the intricate network of nerve fibers transmitting these signals to our brains. 

But it's not just about the physical. We also delve into the psychological aspect of pain, underlining the integral role the doctor-patient relationship plays in addressing secondary gain issues. Understanding pain isn't merely a medical exercise; it's a human one too. We delve into the power of patient education, setting expectations before surgery, and addressing possible roadblocks that could hinder recovery. 

We wrap up by impressing upon you the critical importance of multimodal pain management. From early and aggressive treatment to prevent chronic pain, to the application of preemptive anesthesia and regional blocks, we leave no stone unturned. We also explore the role of radiofrequency ablation, medication, and the often underplayed value of exercise, physical therapy, acupuncture and chiropractic in improving mobility and reducing pain. Tune in as we demystify the fascinating world of interventional pain management with Dr. Reisman.

Episode at a glance:

• Relation to autoimmune arthritis: Dr. Furlan is a physician at a pain clinic, a scientist at the rehab institute, and assistant faculty at the University of Toronto. She is a physiatrist who specializes in pain.
• Understanding Pain: Dr. Furlan explains how pain science is continually advancing and more information about how the brain processes pain is being discovered. There are different types of pain, and multiple systems in the body involved with the sensation/perception of pain.
• Your pain is valid: Some people might not see your pain, and you may be stigmatized, but what you say is pain, IS pain. If other people say you’re not in pain, it’s because they don’t understand the pain system.
• Language around pain: The words we use about pain can make a difference too. Cheryl and Dr. Furlan discusses different ways of approaching words like “conquer” or “defeat” in the context of living with a painful autoimmune condition.
• 8 steps for living better with pain: Dr Furlan explains strategies for exercise, sleep and more. For example, she recommends breaking up exercise into smaller “snacks” or movement breaks. She also shares the importance of quality sleep is important too, since it gives you energy for other lifestyle factors. Investigate if you have a treatable sleep condition (like sleep apnea), and then address your sleep hygiene/routines - including making sure you’re not sleeping too little or too much. Lifestyle factors are often interconnected, and taking care of your mental health and nutrition can also support sleep and exercise.
• Dr. Furlan’s best advice for newly diagnosed: Doing it alone is HARD. Find support, someone knowledgeable who’s climbed their mountain or helped others do it, who’ve traveled this road before - they can be your guide.

Medical disclaimer: 

All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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The newest episode of Mary Free Bed’s Advisory Group podcast, Be Advised, spotlights physical medicine and rehabilitation residency programs and how they bring value to an organization.

This episode’s featured guest is Dr. Adam Lamm, assistant medical director for Mary Free Bed’s Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency (PM&R) program.

Dr. Lamm specializes in the care of adults with brain injuries and strokes. He works with patients in our inpatient and outpatient Brain Injury programs as well as our post-concussion program.

A graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Dr. Lamm earned his medical degree as well as a master’s degree in bioethics. He completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital/Harvard Medical School, where he served as chief resident. Following his residency, Dr. Lamm completed a brain injury medicine fellowship at Spaulding.

Be Advised is hosted by Joyal Pavey, vice president of the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group. The podcast hosts experts who shine a spotlight on the field of medical rehabilitation as a critical component of health care.

This conversation covers a wide range of topics, including:

• Dr. Lamm’s background and journey to the field of PM&R
• The history of Mary Free Bed’s residency program
• What value does a residency program add to an organization?
• What can incoming residents expect from Mary Free Bed’s program?
• Where do graduating residents go onto in their careers?

The comprehensive PM&R Residency at Mary Free Bed includes clinical, educational and research opportunities in all areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation. Resident physicians gain experience working with brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, multiple trauma, amputation, cancer, COVID-19 rehabilitation and other diagnoses.

For questions about this or other “Be Advised” podcasts email us at: advisorygroup@maryfreebed.com

Find out more about the Advisory Group.

The ‘Be Advised’ Podcast is back with a new episode exploring the topic of medical leadership and what that looks like now and into the future of rehabilitation programs. This episode’s guest is Dr. Michael Jakubowski, the Chief Medical Officer of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital.

 Over the last several years, the inpatient rehabilitation industry has seen a rise in the complexity of persons served. Patients now often have multiple co-morbidities, a higher case mix index and require a well-coordinated team of specialty providers.

 Through Dr. Jakubowski’s leadership, Mary Free Bed has been able to ensure patients with complex needs receive critically-important medical coordination, to help facilitate sustainable functional outcomes, as well as decrease complications of care.

 On this episode of Be Advised, Dr. Jakubowski discusses the role medical leadership plays in a progressive, forward-focused rehabilitation program. He is joined by host, Joyal Pavey, vice president of the Mary Free Bed Advisory Group. Co-advisors, and co-hosts are J’nise Ramsey and Sherry Mullins who serve as regional directors of care transitions and Dr. Robert Krug.

For questions about this or other “Be Advised” podcasts email us at: advisorygroup@maryfreebed.com

Find out more about the Advisory Group.

On today’s episode, I’m talking to Physiatrist and Founder of Sports Equity Lab Dr. Yetsa Tuakli-Wosornu.

Yetsa is a sports physiatrist and assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and an adjunct associate professor at Yale School of Public Health. She is the founding director of the Sports Equity Lab, which focuses on dismantling inequalities in sport while amplifying sport’s role as an agent for positive change. 

We talk about:

• How learning to direct your focus to multiple pursuits can add meaning to your work.
• Applying skills learned through sports, like how to pivot and adapt, to everyday life.
• Yetsa’s advice to cherish and prioritize unstructured time as a way to create a sustainable, meaningful life. 

At the end of the episode I shared the free resource I created to help you define your values so you can make sure that you're doing the work that matters to you, no matter what your job or job title is.
Grab your free copy of this exercise here!

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The Mary Free Bed Advisory Group’s podcast, “Be Advised,” is back with its eighth episode. Special guest is Dr. Ralph Wang, a Mary Free Bed physician, who discusses his role at the hospital, including involvement with its COVID-19 ReCOVery Program, and offers input on the importance of transitions of care.

Dr. Wang is a physiatrist – a physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation. An employee since 2019, he cares for adult inpatients with a variety of diagnoses at Mary Free Bed’s main campus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University and completed his residency at the Baylor College of Medicine and TIRR Memorial Hermann. He served as Illinois medical director for U.S. Physiatry prior to joining Mary Free Bed.

“Be Advised” is hosted by Joyal Pavey, vice president of the Advisory Group. The podcast spotlights the field of medical rehabilitation and why it’s a critical component of health care. 

In this special episode of Off the Charts, we get to know co-host Steven Jackson, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, and the medical director of patient experience at Regions Hospital.

Dr. Jackson shares stories about growing up in Chicago, his desire to help people and how he always knew that he wanted to be a doctor.

Host: Kari Haley, MD

Guest: Steven Jackson, MD

HealthPartners website: Off the Charts podcast

Got an idea? Have thoughts to share? We want to hear from you. Email us at offthecharts@healthpartners.com.

Season 3 Coming Soon!

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Yao - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Hosts: Eric Jeong

Edited by: Michael Moreton

Music: Dr. Ian Downie

The Physiatry Podcast - we talk about all aspects of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Pain Management, Traumatic Brain Injury and Sports Medicine all in one!  We focus on the latest unbiased data, and talk to the experts in the field.  

Today's episode is about Nutrition for Chronic Pain and Injury.  We discuss how you should adjust nutrition with Chronic Pain and Injury and discover how loosing weight is the key to helping with chronic pain and injury.  Dr. Ramchandani discusses his weight loss and how he become Gluten Free due to symptoms of IBS and how it resolved.  

In this episode, Peter reviews yet another week of first-time winners on the PGA TOUR and LPGA Tour! Then he sits down with New York-based physiatrist, Dr. Chris Sahler, M.D., to discuss ways you can prepare your body to withstand the game of golf for the long haul, and shares his thoughts on the three players who are only one win away from completing a Career Grand Slam.