How Physical Therapy Can Help Work-related MSK symptoms with Barbara Van Gorp

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Episode details:

Barbara Van Gorp is a clinical specialist with Iowa Orthopedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation within University of Iowa Health Care.  She received both her MTP and tDPT from Concordia University Wisconsin.  She has nearly 25 years of clinical experience. In addition, Barbara performs research on the management of chronic spine  and tendinopathy pain.  She has presented her work at numerous state, national and international conferences.  In her free time, Barbara enjoys painting nature and outdoor scenes, bike riding, hiking, gardening and cooking for her family and friends.  

In this episode Dr. Van Gorp:

- Shares how she became interested in treating healthcare workers for MSK symptoms

- Describes how sustained forward head posture (in and out of the OR)can head to imbalances which manifest as Upper Cross Syndrome

- Explains how physical therapy can help with alleviating work-related MSK symptoms via pain relief, postural dynamics via stretching/strenghtening and assessing the mind-body connection. 

- Discusses how one doesn't need multiple PT appointments a week to get a treatment plan in place 

- Shares her top high-yield exercises for proceduralists and trainees to address forward head posture

You can reach Barbara here: https://uihc.org/providers/barbara-van-gorp

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