Lectures on human anatomy and physiology. Best for undergraduate students entering any medical and or health profession degree program. Sam your host of the Anatomy Nerd is a 20 year healthcare educator and hospital clinician. He will give informative and entertaining lectures on all things Anatomy & Physiology. You can also visit our site at https://theanatomynerd.com
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My name is Dr. Kate. I am a movement educator, chiropractor, yoga instructor, and anatomy nerd. I want to bring more balance to people's lives and make it possible for them to continue to do their physical hobbies while staying injury free for the long term. I have a heavy focus in post partum, pelvic floor work, diastasis recti, c section work, and core function. I follow a lot of the principles of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. I feel that you can fix so much with addressing core imb ...
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The Anatomy Nerd Podcast is for everyone! Some of the things you can expect are: interviews with fellow anatomy nerds in the medical and science fields, episodes on niche anatomy topics and more broad topics, and mini episodes on my current obsessions and nerdy bits. You will never be bored with this podcast. I will be covering a wide spectrum of topics, and I can't wait to dive in and share them! Thank you again for listening! And remember, the information on this podcast is not intended or ...
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Episode 86 - What Does Dr. Kate Use Shockwave on Herself?
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14:22In this episode, Dr. Kate Eckert shares her personal journey with shockwave therapy, a powerful tool she uses for maintaining joint and muscle health and supporting injury recovery. With her hands-on profession, Dr. Eckert explains how she uses shockwave therapy to manage the strain on her hands, hips, and feet, preventing long-term damage. Tune in…
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Episode 85 - Why We Picked Focused over Radial Shockwave
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11:01In this episode, we dive into the science behind shockwave therapy, why I chose a specific type for my practice, and how it works to stimulate healing, increase blood flow, and promote long-term pain relief. If you’ve ever wondered about the different types of shockwave therapy and which one is the best for pain management and tissue repair, this e…
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In this episode, Dr. Kate Eckert breaks down the safety and effectiveness of shockwave therapy for pregnant patients. With extensive experience in prenatal, postpartum, and pelvic floor care, Dr. Kate shares which therapies are safe, which should be avoided, and how chiropractic care plays a vital role in pregnancy wellness. Key Highlights: Experti…
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Episode 83 - Can Kids do Shockwave and Laser?
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7:44In this episode, Dr. Kate Eckert explores how shockwave and laser therapy can be used safely and effectively for children. From sports injuries to stress-related headaches, these therapies provide a gentle, non-invasive alternative to traditional pain management. Learn how they help speed up healing, reduce inflammation, and keep kids active and he…
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In this episode, I dive deep into the benefits of shockwave and laser therapy compared to traditional pain management treatments like medications, steroid injections, and epidurals. If you've been struggling with chronic or acute pain, this episode will help you understand why these non-invasive therapies should be your first choice—not the last re…
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In this episode,we dive into the evolution of chiropractic care and the groundbreaking therapies that are redefining joint pain treatment. From traditional approaches to revolutionary methods like laser decompression, shockwave, and vibration therapy, discover how these innovations are delivering results beyond imagination. Tune in to hear about th…
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Reflecting on Growth: A Recap of 2024 As we close out 2024, it’s the perfect time to reflect on where we started and how far we’ve come. This episode dives into our year in review, the growth of our team, and the incredible strides we’ve made in serving our community. Key Highlights: A snapshot of our business at the start of 2024 and how it evolve…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into everything you need to know about TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders. Drawing from years of experience and the latest advancements in therapy, I’ll discuss how TMJ affects the muscles we use for chewing, why clenching and grinding can worsen the problem, and how a multifaceted approach—using therapies like…
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In this episode, we delve into the powerful benefits of laser and shockwave therapy for treating various injuries. Whether you’re dealing with a sudden sprain, a chronic issue, or a painful flare-up, these therapies can help speed up your recovery and get you back to doing what you love. We explain how each therapy works, when to use them, and how …
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Today’s episode, I discuss an innovative and gentle approach to postpartum recovery using laser therapy. In this episode, you'll learn: How laser therapy aids in healing perineal tears from grade 1 to grade 4. The benefits of starting laser therapy immediately postpartum, even before the six-week mark. Why laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free…
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Welcome to today's episode where we explore the transformative potential of shockwave therapy and laser therapy in managing knee pain and degeneration. Whether you're dealing with arthritic knees, recovering from surgery, or struggling with a Baker's cyst, this episode provides insights into how these advanced therapies can help manage pain and pro…
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into advanced therapies for plantar fasciitis and pelvic floor health with Dr. Kate Eckert. Dr. Eckert brings years of experience and insight into how new therapies like shockwave, laser, and vibration therapy are transforming recovery for her patients. Today, we’ll discuss how these therapies work, what to…
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Welcome back to another episode with Dr. Kate Eckert, chiropractor at Form Function and Flow Lab, with offices in Oil City and Grove City, Pennsylvania. Today, we’re talking about a common condition: sciatica. I will guide you through what causes sciatic pain, how to identify its root cause, and the various treatments available, including shockwave…
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Episode 73 - How Quickly Should Shockwave Work?
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7:50Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the world of shockwave therapy with Dr. Kate Eckert, a chiropractor with Form Function and Flow Lab. With offices in both Ole City and Grove City, Pennsylvania, Dr. Eckert brings her expertise in helping patients understand the benefits and mechanisms of shockwave therapy. Today, we'll uncover how this…
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Introduction To The Nervous System In Under 7 Minutes
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6:17In this lecture, we will briefly explore the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, including its structure, function, and the different types of cells that make up this system.
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9 Tips For Passing Anatomy and Physiology Exams
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8:45We have compiled the best tips for passing College anatomy and physiology. These strategies will enhance your studies not only in human anatomy and physiology. It will do so in a number of your other science and related classes.
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about my review of Shockwave Therapy. We borrowed the machine from the wholesaler and used it on patients in the office for over a month. This is why I am so happy that I am able to give you a comprehensive review of what the results were when we used Shockwave therapy for our patient…
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Episode 71 - Needing a Nutritionist? - Interview with Bethany Kontaxes
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30:48In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I interviewed Bethany Kontaxes, the owner of Kontaxes Nutrition. We talked about so many things that could be helpful to you and the main point is getting the facts straight about what Kontaxes Nutrition can do for you! In this episode we discuss: [00:37] Introduction to the topic [1:02] Betha…
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Episode 70 - Not Sleeping? - CBT-I with Kasryn Kapp
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41:21In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I was able to interview Kasryn Kapp, the owner of BodyMind Alliance Counseling and Consulting. I talked to her about so many things in this podcast, but more importantly we discussed getting a great night’s rest. Kasryn talked a lot about CBT-I and the differences it has with CBT. In this epis…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the Cat Cow pose and when the Segmental Cat Cow pose is for you. I wanted to talk about this in this podcast because when we do the Cat Cow pose, we stretch the bendiest parts. We want to make each joint move to its fullest capacity but because the body likes to take the path of…
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Episode 68 - Do You Have a Diastasis and Not Know It?
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17:40In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the in-person workshops we’ve been doing at the office for the past month. One of the workshops is about diastasis recti last weekend. I wanted to talk about this in this podcast because I have gathered from seeing patients in my office that many people have Diastasis Recti and …
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about what is shockwave therapy. I am considering putting it in my office for my patients to use because it is a type of therapy that works really well with musculoskeletal issues, specifically chronic-related matters like adhesions and scar tissues. I see these issues all the time in…
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Episode 66 - Barrel Chest or Compact Ribcage? Does it Affect Your Breathing?
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14:46In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about getting that lateral breath in your rib cage. We’ve done a lot of talking on breathing, but today I want you to check your rib cage and see if you have a barrel chest or a compact ribcage. You have to know that having either affects your breathing. In this episode we discuss: [0…
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Episode 65 - Why is the Tongue Important?
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14:30In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the importance of the tongue. I asked on our Just Breathe site, “Where do you typically place your tongue?” People were pretty interested in what does that have to do with anything and what is it connected to. Actually, where our tongue goes, our body tends to follow. That is wh…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about how when you are rehabbing an injury, or some type of issue, your progress is never linear. I think when we have something going on, we are in an “immediate gratification” kind of society. In this episode we discuss: [00:36] Introduction to the topic [2:03] Consistency helps in …
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Episode 63 - Female Anatomy Lesson - Better Blood Flow = Healthier Pelvic Floor
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16:34In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about a topic that might be uncomfortable for many people: orgasms. However, orgasms actually play a role in affecting your pelvic floor health that is why I wanted to talk about this subject. In this episode we discuss: [00:35] Introduction to the topic [00:50] How orgasms keep your …
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the birth and labor mindset. I have a ton of first-time pregnant patients in the office right now, and I thought it would be a good time to talk about this mindset and how important it is no matter what kind of birth plan you have in mind. In this episode we discuss: [00:36] Int…
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Episode 61 - In a Ton of Pain? Don't Discount the Little Stuff
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12:20In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about acute issues and flare-ups that people have. This means being in a ton of pain and not being able to move very well, sometimes in the neck or the lower back. I also shared about what to do about these pains and how to start the healing process. In this episode we discuss: [00:35…
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Episode 60 - Pooping, Pelvic Floor, and Back Pain?
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18:39In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about pooping, pelvic floor, and back pain. Here, I discussed how your bowel movement can be connected to how your low back feels, your SI joint feels, and how your pelvic floor is functioning. These are the things I feel like we don’t talk often about. Women’s health talks a lot abou…
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Episodse 59 - Belly Breathing vs. 360 Breathing
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16:49In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about belly breathing versus 360 breathing because I haven’t done one in a while. It is one of the things that I do with every single patient who comes to my office. I deal with a lot of people who are stressed, have pelvic floor issues, and learning to breathe better is really going …
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Episode 58 - Pelvic Floor connected to your Feet and Jaw?
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11:26In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the connection between the pelvic floor to your feet and jaw. The pelvic floor is actually broadly connected to many parts of your body and I wanted to share how sometimes, we treat other areas of your body that are not even anywhere near the pelvic floor but have a direct corre…
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Episode 57 - Pelvic Floor and Stress Connection
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18:37In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about the connection between the pelvic floor and stress. I did a couple of podcasts separately for these two topics, but now I decided to combine them in one podcast since I see both issues show up a ton with patients. I also talked about the importance of proper breathing to help wi…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about some updates two weeks post-operation. I will be visiting my surgeon tomorrow and see how things have been panning out after the surgery. I already shared with you the healing things, such as grounding, I started doing post-operation. Now, I will be talking about the long-term e…
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Episode 55: Vibration vs Percussion Massage Guns
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19:27In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about reviews of some of the new products I got for the office. They are from the company called RockTape, and we do use a lot of their products in the office because they have a really good continuing education program aside from the Kinesio tape that they are so famous for. Here, I …
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Episode 53: Grounding - Help with Inflammation and Sleep
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19:04In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about grounding. I recently posted and asked people if they’ve done grounding that day. Many of them asked what is grounding so I thought I should talk about it in this podcast. I recently also got a pair of shoes from a company that I’ve used in the past and they are grounding footwe…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I recorded my 52nd episode, which means I’ve been doing a podcast once a week for an entire year! With this, I hope to bring in more people to interview to educate you about treatments you’ve never heard of, different aspects of women’s health, and help you be more proactive with your body and…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked my new pregnancy program. I talk a lot about C-section rehabilitation, pelvic floor issues, diastasis recti, and more. However, I wanted to find a program that is most suitable for pregnant patients since I work a lot with them. With the insurance system that we have, my pregnant pati…
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Episode 50: Medicine is Gray NOT Black and White - Part 2
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11:41In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked more about medicine not being black and white. I already talked about this topic weeks ago when I told you guys about when I went for a check-up because I’ve been feeling fatigued. The PCP who saw me missed my issues with my thyroid, and I had to ask my Gynecologist during our yearly …
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Episode 49: Are You in Denial About You Pelvic Floor Dysfunction?
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13:34In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about what constitutes a pelvic floor issue. I think some people are misinformed about pelvic floor dysfunction and because they are misinformed, they are in denial about having an issue relating to this area. In this episode we discuss: [00:36] Introduction to the topic [:] A patient…
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Episode 48: Blood Flow: Healing, Fertility, and Pelvic Health
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14:46In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about healing, fertility, and pelvic health in relation to blood flow. The blood flow system and the lymph system work closely together. Since I already talked about the lymph system in an earlier podcast, I wanted to share about the blood flow system, too. Also, with women’s health, …
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Episode 47: Medicine is Gray NOT Black and White
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15:35In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about medicine being gray and not black and white. I wanted to discuss what kinds of questions you need to be asking when you go to your doctor for an evaluation and when should you get a second opinion. I decided to do this because I recently went to a PCP appointment, which I haven’…
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Episode 46: Prevention is Key in Having as few as possible Pregnancy Pitfalls
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14:22In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about how prevention is so much easier than fixing a problem when it comes to pregnancy. It’s not usually how things happen in the office because people come to the clinic when they are already having an issue after talking to their OB-GYN. Another factor that creates this situation i…
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In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about natural ways to induce labor. I talked about my birth stories in the past and I shared a couple of times already about not wanting a medically induced labor and why I wanted natural deliveries. This time, I wanted to share about some natural ways to induce labor to give you an i…
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Episode 44: How Can I Help My Lymph System at Home?
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23:16In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about some easy tips and tricks on how to help stimulate our lymph system at home. This stems from the fact that I just taught the first in-person yoga class since the beginning of the pandemic. One of the people in that class mentioned she was training for a race and she’s been feeli…
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Episode 43: How to Stay Consistent with Your Exercises
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18:49In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about some tips and tricks for consistency. I give out exercises to every single patient that I have and sometimes, consistency becomes an issue. The biggest stumbling block that I believe why my patients fail to do what I ask them to do is because they think of it as exercises. In th…
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Episode 42: Proper Intra Abdominal Pressure - Helping my Low Back Pain, Prolapse, and Hernias??!
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19:53In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked how proper intra abdominal pressure helps with low back pain, prolapse, and hernias. In this episode I also talked about how different it looks in a variety of different ways. Women struggle to find that optimal pressurization in the abdomen post-partum even if they did not have a C-s…
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Episode 41: Hip Flexors - To Stretch or To Strengthen?
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17:41In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about hip flexors. This is an issue with all of my patients – kids, women, and men. People hear about it all the time but there is a tendency that they overstretch the hip flexors. In this podcast, I talked about where the hip flexors are, what constitutes them, and how we want to add…
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Episode 40: Are All Diastasis Recti the Same?
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17:21In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about diastasis recti. I’ve talked about this topic so many times already, but this time I wanted to delve into why there is no cookie-cutter set of exercises that help with diastasis recti. In this episode we discuss: [00:36] Introduction to the topic [4:20] Fixing diastasis recti an…
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Episode 39: Inflexible/Weak Feet causing your Low Back, Knee, and Pelvic Floor Pain??
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25:08In this week’s episode of Form, Function, and Flow Lab, I talked about having inflexible or weak feet possibly being the cause of your low back, knee, and pelvic floor pain. I posted on TikTok recently talking about your feet being strong and flexible. If you don’t have strong feet, you run the risk of losing the shock absorber for your body. Losin…
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