The Health and Fitness Connector Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

On this episode, Kelly and Kiki are joined by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Eric Rightmire of Plymouth Bay Orthopedic and Associates. He takes a deep dive into the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament, better known as the ACL located in the knee joint. He discusses how it can tear, surgical or non surgical expectations, timeline of recovery and what to expect along the journey of a person who has torn their ACL. Dr. Rightmire has over 20 years of experience reconstructing ACL's, and is excited about the future of where ACL reconstruction is going and figuring out how to decrease the likelihood of a tear happening and utilizing the best evidence for the person in front of him.

For more information about Plymouth Bay Orthopedic and Associates and Dr Rightmire

On this episode we have the pleasure of having Carly Fauth on the show. She is the founder of Fit Fun Carly, where she helps people maintain an active lifestyle that works for them. Carly shares tips on creating a fitness routine that fits into your busy schedule and finding the motivation to stick to it. Discover the importance of self-care and learn practical strategies to stay on track with your wellness goals. Tune in for Carly's expertise on staying active and healthy.

Visit her website at www.fitfuncarly.com

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Donna Govoni has been one of our longest tenured therapist at PTU. She has been an integral part of the origin story of PTU and as the clinic has evolved so has she. Tune in to hear more about her AT background, placing patients first and the new certification she is working on getting.

On this episode, the GM of PTU, Julie Cicalis joins the show. She was one of the first hires Kelly made to join the PTU team. She has been an integral part of the growth of the clinic and also takes pride in continuing to learn as the healthcare field continues to change. Tune into learn about Julie's evolution over the years and how she can help you achieve your goals.

We were lucky to have the opportunity to bring Laura on to the PTU team. Her experiences in vestibular rehab have helped our growth and development as a team.  Tune in to hear more about Laura and how she can help you at PTU.

Laura Galib is one of our newer PT's but has already made a huge impact at PTU. She tells us why she chose to begin her PT journey at PTU and her passion for working with runners. Tune in to learn more about Laura!

Alicia Wohlgemuth is another one of our newest therapist that has made a huge impact already. She has had to overcome multiple ACL reconstructions, but it has not stopped her from continuing to pursue her passions. Her previous experiences give her a unique ability to connect with her patients and further solidifies the fact that she made the right decision to become a PT. Tune in to hear more about Alicia!

Brendan Keane has been at PTU since he was a student and knew it was going to be a great fit. He brings a unique perspective to the clinic and utilizes his background in research, strength and conditioning, and TPI has helped Brendan develop as a clinician. Tune in to learn more about Brendan's journey.

Cassie Giannouloudis has been there from the beginning, one of PTU's longest tenured therapist and she has been a huge reason we have been able to grow as much as we have. Cassie enjoys working with dancers, but also has expanded her roles to include onboarding specialist, and lead of orthotic analysis. Tune in to learn more about Cassie's journey.

Kiki Levesque has had quite the journey to becoming a Physical Therapist. She got involved in the strength and conditioning world early and that helped her find her passion for PT. But also her extensive hockey background allows her to have a unique perspective. On this episode she dives into her background, her journey to PTU, the ACL task force and more.