The FAKTR Podcast

The FAKTR Podcast

Welcome to the FAKTR podcast, covering the foundations of FAKTR, supplemental research, and implementation. A series of short courses you can take with you on your morning commute, while you’re at the gym, or whenever you feel like tuning in. Each episode’s structure is an educational course offering, so links to download the presentation notes are always here in the show description. FAKTR LINKS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconcept INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr

Episodes

March 22, 2024 42 mins
Auriculotherapy and Clinical Practice Pt 2 with Dr. Janette Kurban

In today's episode we pick back up with our fascinating course on auriculotherapy with Dr. Janette Kurban.  In Part 1 of this training, Dr. Kurban introduced the 12 master points of auriculotherapy (acupuncture that is applied to specific points on the ear).  It was incredible to hear about the various ways that these tiny points in the ear can create substantial cha...
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Dr. Janette Kurban on Ancient Ear Acupuncture Points and Modern Practice

Today, we're venturing into the intricate world of acupuncture, a practice that has healed and balanced lives for centuries.In this episode, we unravel the complexity of auricular acupuncture, exploring the 12 master control points on the ear and how they correlate with bodily health and pain management. We'll delve into the artful blend of traditional wisdom w...
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Innovations in Laser Therapy in the Treatment of Pain (Part 2 of 2)

Guest: Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

When you're faced with a decision to add a new therapeutic device or piece of equipment to your practice, it's easy to get overwhelmed with the variety of options currently on the market. Whatever choice you make must have a positive impact on patient outcomes and provide a great ROI or return on your investment.But much like a hamm...
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Therapeutic Laser for Treating Pain Part 1 with Mark Callanen, PT, DPT, OCS

Therapeutic Laser and other light therapy devices have surged in popularity in recent years, so much so that you'll be hard pressed to attend any healthcare conference without seeing them there. In this two-part training, we will hear from Mark Callanen, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Director of Clinical Education and Recovery Science for Enovis, the comp...
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Accelerating Recovery and Performance: Insights into Elite Athlete Care - Pt 2
Guests: Dr. Todd Riddle and Rodger Fleming

Today’s episode picks up with our interview with Dr. Todd Riddle and Rodger Fleming, ATC, LMT. These two guys are absolutely incredible to chat with and our discussion covers a wide variety of interesting topics for healthcare providers interested in delving into the sports medicine field.


Highlights from this epi...
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Accelerating Recovery and Performance: Insights into Elite Athlete Care - Pt 2
Guests: Dr. Todd Riddle and Rodger Fleming


Today’s episode picks up with our interview with Dr. Todd Riddle and Rodger Fleming, ATC, LMT. These two guys are absolutely incredible to chat with and our discussion covers a wide variety of interesting topics for healthcare providers interested in delving into the sports medicine field.

Highlights from this epi...
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Accelerating Recovery and Performance: Insights into Elite Athlete CareGuests: Dr. Todd Riddle and Rodger Fleming

In our final episode of 2023, we take a break from our typical training format to feature an in-depth interview with two healthcare professionals who have traveled the world treating elite and professional athletes.


Highlights from this episode include the importance of trust and collaboration among sports med staff, coac...
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Shockwave Therapy for Post-Surgical Care Part 2 featuring Dr. David Rudnick

In today's episode, we chat about the successful implementation of Shockwave therapy for various orthopedic cases and talk about its potential to reduce the economic burden on the health system and improve patient outcomes.One intriguing aspect highlighted in this episode was how Dr. Rudnick integrates movement and rehabilitation protocols (like FAKTR) with ...
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Shockwave Therapy for Post-Surgical Care Part 1 featuring Dr. David Rudnick

From post-surgical applications to enhancing tissue healing, and even optimizing rehab for athletes, this two part series is FULL of great information and insight...especially if you've been considering adding a shockwave device to your treatment toolkit.I


n this episode, we cover a wide array of topics, including the mechanisms of shockwave therapy, patient ...
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Bone Stress Injuries: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly with Dr. Tyler Kemp Pt 2

Stress fractures are actually quite common — but did you know that there are different subtypes of fractures that can vary depending upon the mechanism of injury and location? Or that females are more likely than males to suffer from bone stress injuries?


We will cover these topics and a lot more on this episode and the next, including the different types o...
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Bone Stress Injuries: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly with Dr. Tyler Kemp Part 1

Stress fractures are actually quite common — but did you know that there are different subtypes of fractures that can vary depending upon the mechanism of injury and location? Or that females are more likely than males to suffer from bone stress injuries?


We will cover these topics and a lot more on this episode and the next, including the different type...
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Immune Reboot Pt. 2 with Dr. Robert Silverman

Today in the final segment of this two-part series, Dr. Silverman will discuss the long-term impacts of COVID-19 infection on the lung-gut-brain axis and gut microbiome. We will also talk more about the role of systemic inflammation in what is now considered "long-hauler COVID."We will chat about strategies for reducing inflammation such as diet, supplements, and lifestyle improvements. ...
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Immune Reboot with Dr. Robert Silverman


While it may seem like the darkest days of the COVID pandemic are behind us, even now...as we are nearing the end of 2023 you will be hard-pressed to find one healthcare provider who hasn't encountered a patient with the myriad of strange symptoms associated with "long COVID."From lingering fatigue and neurological symptoms to chronic pain and an increase of autoimmune disease diagnoses, we ar...
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Pelvic Floor Health, Diagnosis and Dysfunction in Men Part 2

In today’s episode, we dive deeper into the important role of proper breathing mechanics in correcting pelvic floor dysfunction.We will also touch on the impact these conditions can have on the mental health of your patients and best practices for collaborating with other healthcare providers.


Our guest speaker is Brittany Sudbrook, PT, FAAOMPT- a fellowship trained orthope...
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Pelvic Floor Health, Diagnosis and Dysfunction in Men

There is no refuting that there are some distinct anatomical differences between cisgender men and women, but there hasn't been a great deal of public awareness that both groups can develop pelvic pain. Usually when you hear about pelvic pain or pelvic floor dysfunction, it often surrounds post-partum or post-hysterectomy care. But, studies have found that at least one in six cis...
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Encouraging Women Leaders in Sports Chiropractic

In today's episode we've taken a bit of a detour from our typical training format to bring you a special Q&A discussion on Sports Chiropractic and how to encourage female leadership in what has been a traditionally a male-dominant profession. From treating on the sidelines to serving on the governing boards for some of the world's leading sports medicine organizations, in recent ...
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Supercharge your Clinical Skillset Part 2
In the final segment of this two-part training, Dr. Fergus shares his insights on hiring the right team members, building a collaborative and effective healthcare practice, and achieving clinical and financial success. Get ready to learn how to differentiate yourself in the industry, set and achieve physical goals with your patients, and discover the power of a team-centered approach.Dr. Ben...
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Supercharge your Clinical Skillset Part 1
In today's episode, we kick off a new training titled Supercharge your Clinical Skillset with Dr. Benjamin Fergus.

Dr. Benjamin Fergus is the owner of Cornerstone Health, a clinic specializing in helping individuals overcome chronic pain and regain their quality of life. Through their unique approach called the GRIP approach, Dr. Fergus and his team have achieved a remarkable 99% success rate...
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Creating a Prehabilitation Program with Dr. Davis McAlister Pt 2FAKTR Podcast Episode 58Featuring: Davis McAlister, DC, MEd, BS, BA, HKC, PHRPCIn part-two of this two-episode series, Dr. Davis McAlister discusses the critical topic of ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries and explores effective prehabilitation strategies to minimize risk and optimize knee strength and stability.Key points include:
  • ACL injury prevention strat...
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Creating a Pre-habilitation Program with Dr. Davis McAlister - Pt 1FAKTR Podcast Episode 57
Featuring: Davis McAlister, DC

EPISODE SUMMARY


In today's episode, we're going to explore a fascinating topic that has gained significant attention in recent years. Today's training is titled: "Creating a Pre-habilitation Program with Dr. Davis McAlister." Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or someone preparing to go under the kni...

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