Everybody Hurts - An IRG Health Matters Podcast

Everybody Hurts - An IRG Health Matters Podcast

Stay informed about the most recent developments in the field of medicine, innovative technologies and new advanced techniques. Our show will cover a diverse array of medical topics, featuring insights from prominent healthcare providers in the Pacific Northwest. Join host Shannon O'Kelley, President and CEO of IRG Physical & Hand Therapy, as he engages in conversations and poses questions to our esteemed guests!

Episodes

August 18, 2025 19 mins

In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Antoine⁠⁠, orthopedic surgeon with Proliance ProOrtho in Kirkland, WA. Listen as he explains the walk-in urgent orthopedic care ProOrtho in Kirkland is now offering.

ProOrtho will offer walk-in clinic hours on Saturdays from 10am to 6pm for patients with minor orthopedic injuries. If think you might have broken, strained or sprained something or just have a painful bump or bruise, you can now ...

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In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Lisa Apple, PT, DPT, BSPTS, C1/C2 Therapy Development Specialist – Therapy Development Specialist at ⁠MicroTransponder⁠ & Amanda Saylor, OTR/L, CNS, CBIS – Neuro Occupational Therapist and Co-Founder of ⁠The Neuro Ots⁠ (Amanda has treated the most Vivistim patients in the country).

Listen as they discuss ⁠Vivistim⁠ by Microtransponder and how it can help chronic ischemic stroke survivors with th...

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In this episode, hear from Robb Lamb⁠, MS, ATC, CPSS, and IRG's Performance Director. Treating patients at IRG Physical & Hand Therapy - Sports Institute in Fremont.

  • Robb is faculty for The ACL Athlete, a company dedicated to both high quality remote ACL rehab as well the mentoring of coaches and healthcare professionals while they improve ACL rehab outcomes for athletes and active individuals.


Listen as he expla...

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June 24, 2025 25 mins

In this episode, hear from Bruce Overstreet a long-time educator in the Everett Public Schools system and personal mentor for his program Total Mindset Transformation (TMT).

Listen as he explains what the Total Mindset Transformation program is and his reasoning for creating/teaching it. Bruce provides the tools and motivation to be successful, but it is up to the individual to be accountable for their own success and progress.Progr...

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In this episode, hear from Dr. Dhanur Damodar, Board Certified orthopedic surgeon with specialty expertise in sports medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center.


Dr. Damodar discusses all things about complex knee. Learn about the anatomy, the importance of its cartilage and the biologics of preserving the knee. Listen as he discusses signs and symptoms, surgical/ non-surgical recovery options and the expected outcomes of each.

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May 27, 2025 29 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Andrew Gomez, Sports Medicine Physician, Engineer, and Founder of Primary Care Sports Lab. Currently seeing patients at Elite Sports Performance Medicine in both Seattle and Kirkland.

Listen as he explains his purpose, reasoning, and end goal of creating Primary Care Sports Lab. By building PCSL, Dr. Gomez is implementing technologies that create a synthesis between artificial intelligence and healthc...

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May 9, 2025 34 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Jennifer Saam, Podiatrist with Pacific Medical Centers in Renton and Issaquah. Her special interests include sports medicine, biomechanics, and pediatric foot problems.

Dr. Saam discusses Posterior Tibial Tendinitis, what it is, common causes, the anatomy of the foot and ankle and the recovery process. Specifically hear about how this tendinitis affects the muscle function, how the surrounding muscles ...

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April 16, 2025 33 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Linnea Welton, Orthopedic Surgeon with specialty training in sports medicine, hip preservation, and knee preservation at MultiCare in Auburn and Covington. She is the Head of the Hip Preservation Program at MultiCare, she is establishing the Premier Hip Preservation service for the Pacific Northwest Region and is the leading hip arthroscopic surgeon in Washington State.

Dr. Welton discusses the most up...

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January 27, 2025 30 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Timothy Alton, Dual-Fellowship Trained & Board Certified Orhopaedic Surgeon at Proliance Orthopaedic Asssociates in Renton, Covington, and Auburn.

Dr. Alton discusses the modern advancements in knee replacement surgery. Learn about the different approaches to total knee/hip replacements, specifically minimally invasive surgery muscle sparing surgery and robotic surgery. Listen as Dr. Alton explain...

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December 27, 2024 30 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Doug Backous, board certified Neurotologist specializing in treating conditions of the ear and skull base at Proliance Ear Nose Throat & Allergy Associates in Puyallup. Dr. Backous discusses the connections between hearing loss and dementia. Learn about ways to prevent hearing loss, how to potentially reverse a dementia diagnosis and how someone can benefit from a hearing test.

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December 2, 2024 20 mins

In this Episode, hear from Dr. Andrew Simon, ND, BCB, Clinic Director & Co-Founder of Rebel Med Northwest in Ballard.


Dr. Simon discusses everything Long Covid. Learn what it is, symptoms you may have, the effects it could have on your body and potential ways to prevent/treat it. He will touch on brain fog, the autonomic nervous system, the microbiome and a holistic approach.

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November 25, 2024 30 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Kim Harmon, MD, FAMSSM, Deputy Chief Medical Officer of the NHL, part of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee and Head Football Physician and the University of Washington.

Dr. Harmon discusses everything concussions. Hear about her experience taking action on the field when a concussion occurs and diagnosing injury on site. She explains the signs, symptoms, and mechanism of a concussion. Learn a...

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In this episode, hear from Dr. Michael Dujela, Board Certified, Orthopedic Fellowship Trained Foot and Ankle Surgeon and a Subspecialty Certification in Reconstructive Hindfoot and Ankle Surgery at Washington Orthopaedic Center in Olympia & Centralia.


Dr. Dujela discusses everything foot and ankle. Learn about the complex anatomy, biologics and mechanics of the lower extremities and how they affect the rest of the body when i...

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In this episode, hear from Dr. Kaley Capitano, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine specializing in non-operative orthopedics and sports medicine including acute and chronic injuries at Olympia Orthopaedic Associates at Westside Clinic in Olympia.

Dr. Capitano discusses PRP Injections, Shockwave Therapy and Prolotherapy. Learn about what these non-operative procedures are and how they can injuries such as fractures, sprains/strains/tears...

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In this episode, hear from ⁠Dr. Samuel Galle⁠, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with a clinical focus on hand, wrist and upper extremity surgery, which includes sports injuries, osteoarthritis, fractures, nerve issues, and comprehensive elbow to fingertips healthcare at Proliance Hand, Wrist & Elbow Physicians in Kirkland.


Listen as Dr. Galle discusses the anatomy of your thumb/hand, the mechanism of injury of an Ulnar...

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May 30, 2024 31 mins

In this episode, hear from Dr. Lucas Harvey, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee reconstruction and trauma at Washington Orthopaedic Center in Centralia.

Learn about the Mako Robotic Surgery and how it can be utilized in surgeries such as adult hip and knee reconstruction.

Dr. Harvey will discuss the anatomy of your lower extremities, the advancement of technology for surgical intervention, dif...

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May 14, 2024 34 mins

In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Steve Russell⁠⁠, Olympia Dentist who practices treatment for TMJ disorders, facial pain, headaches and sleep related breathing disorders including snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Dr. Russell will discuss Sleep Pathology. Specifically, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep bruxism, temporomandibular disorders and treating sleep related breathing problems with oral appliances. Learn about the anatom...

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In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Jamie Antoine⁠, fellowship-trained board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, knee and shoulder replacement as well as treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Antoine will discuss Syndesmosis aka a high ankle sprain. Learn about the anatomy of the ankle, what differentiates a high vs low ankle sprain, how they're graded, the m...

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In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠⁠Dr. Nicholas Vaudreuil, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, with advanced accredited fellowship training in sports medicine, including hip arthroscopy, at Kerlan-Jobe Institute in Los Angeles. Dr. Vaudreuil will discuss Epicondylitis aka Tennis Elbow. Learn about the anatomy and function of the elbow, the mechanism of injury of Lateral Epicondylitis, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, who a...

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In this episode, hear from ⁠⁠Dr. Andre Shaffer⁠⁠, Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, who specializes in surgical, procedural, and non-surgical management of spine, pelvis, and traumatic orthopedic conditions, including degenerative and deformity conditions of the spine and pelvis.

Learn about the Disc Herniations and Endoscopic/ Minimally Invasive surgical options.

Dr. Shaffer will discuss the function of the discs within the spi...

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