

The Optimal Body
Dr Jen Fraboni & Dr Dom Fraboni
Join top-40 Physical Therapy Influencer, Doc Jen, and her Physical Therapy husband Dr. Dom, as they bring you the body tips and PT Pearls you need to help you understand your body, relieve your pains and restrictions, and answer your questions. Along with expert guests, the goal of The Optimal Body is to help you discover what optimal means in your own body.
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Jul 7, 2021 • 47min
117 | Nutrition and Supplement Masterclass with Expert Fomulator, Shawn Wells
Let’s talk about optimizing nutrition to combat aging, disease, and weight management. Shawn starts the conversation by taking us through his path in deciding to leave the traditional medical and health care system, and use his expertise to provide guidance on truly experiencing longevity. Maybe, salt, fat, and cholesterol are not as bad as we think it is? Shawn unveils the truths behind the research that proposes negative correlations with salt, fat, and high cholesterol, in the context of hypertension, obesity, and heart disease respectively. While doing so, he hones in on the importance of natural, unprocessed, and whole foods. Moreover, Shawn addresses protein through concepts of muscle protein synthesis and insulin as a major contributor to protecting the body from sarcopenic obesity and age-related muscle loss. Particularly highlighting collagen and leucine, Shawn talks about different types, sources, and the importance of protein and collagen. Furthermore, Shawn addresses creatine and its anti-cancer, anti-aging, and performance-enhancing benefits. Finally, he mentions the association between blood sugar and diseases, and provides insight into his top 10 supplement list, emphasizing the significance of vitamin D3 and K2, magnesium, and polyphenols. Keep a handy notebook and pen close by. This one is noteworthy.
Dry Farm Wines Discount:
We mention Dry Farm Wines in this episode. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom love to enjoy a little bit of wine now and then, and they love Dry Farm Wine! They use organic grapes, practice regenerative agriculture, and test every bottle for herbicides and pesticides to produce vibrant, fresh, and bright wine. Buy one get one for just one extra penny!
What You Will Learn In This Interview with Shawn Wells:
6:09 – Shawn’s Work & Story,
13:28 – Salt, Fat, Cholesterol
20:54 – Protein Sources & Collagen.
26:49 – Collagen Ingredient Lists.
23:39 –Getting collagen through food.
31:07 – Creatine.
33:30 – Vitamin D3 & K2.
36:31 – Magnesium.
37:56 – Berberine.
38:54 – Blood Sugar & Disease
40:02 – Polyphenols.
41:52 – Evidence, Bioindividualsity, and The Energy Formula
43:38 – Learn more with Shawn.
About Shawn Wells:
Shawn Wells, MPH, LDN, RD, CISSN, FISSN is a product formulator and expert in the fields of performance nutrition, longevity, fitness, and supplementation. He earned his master’s degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, where he studied nutritional biochemistry with a minor in exercise science. Shawn is a Registered Dietitian with a decade of experience as a Chief Clinical Dietitian in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. He is also a Certified Sports Nutritionist and has worked with celebrity clients and professional athletes.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Shawn’s Book “The Energy Formula”: https://www.energyformula.com/
Shawn’s Website: https://shawnwells.com/
Shawn’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnwells/
To learn more about Shawn and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/117
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 5, 2021 • 20min
116 | Pes Anserine Bursitis - Pain on the Inside of the Knee
Been diagnosed with pes anserine bursitis? Have pain to swelling around your lower knee area? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom decipher pes anserine bursitis, breaking down the term, diagnosis, and anatomy associated with the diagnosis. They explain common symptoms and dive into common contributions to the diagnosis. With its prevalence seen commonly amongst athletes and in conjunction with other issues in the lower limb, they hone in on concepts of irritation, tenderness, and systemic inflammation. Moreover, they debunk the misconception that flat feet and knee valgus are the causes of pes anserine and clarify the association. Finally, they guide you through their method of approaching pes anserine, covering inversions, lymph drainage, breath, stressors, mobility, and their favorite ways to activate the muscles associated with pes anserine. Tune in to learn!
PaleoValley Discount:
We also mention PaleoValley throughout the episode. En route to their next destination, currently, Doc Jen & Dr. Dom take these EVERYWHERE. PaleoValley is their go-to when they’re feeling peckish. For a complete protein, whole food, and all-natural snack. get your 100% grass-fed beef stick or superfood bar for a discount using code “OPTIMAL” at checkout.
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
1:57 – The Pes Anserine Area.
4:36 – Symptoms of Pes Anserine Bursitis.
5:56 – What could contribute to Bursitis.
6:44 – Prevalence in Athletes.
9:44 – What do Muscle Imbalances mean?
11:19 – Treatment
15:45 – Targettting the Muscles specifically.
18:34 – From foot up the chain.
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/docjenfit/watch/
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/116
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 30, 2021 • 43min
115 | Belcampo Regenerative Farming and Organic Meats with CEO Anya Fernald
Wonder what the difference is between grass-fed and grass-finished meat? Curious to learn about regenerative farming? Interested in how the omega 3:6 ratio matters in your meat? Tune in as Anya deciphers the world of meat. Starting off with her story and how her transition from eating vegetarian to eating meat, she speaks from within as she explains what drove and still drives her passion to produce quality meat. Then, Anya explains the fundamentals of regenerative farming and how it relates to farm legacy and soil nutrients for health. Soon after, she shifts into talking about the environment and ethics, discussing her perspectives on overpopulation and the meat industry, the cheap meat paradox, as well as food wastage. Finally, she breaks down all our questions about labels, clarifying the difference between grass-fed, grass-finished, organic, cage-free, farm-raised, and pasture-raised. With that comes her top recommendation in choosing the best sources of meat, depending on ruminant versus non-ruminant animals, according to its labels. She takes pride in how Belcampo cares for the development of the animal and the health of her customers. Listen in as Anya talks you through the meat industry, and how Belcampo meat might be your best bet!
Dry Farm Wines Discount:
We mention Dry Farm Wines in this episode. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom love to enjoy a little bit of wine now and then, and they love Dry Farm Wine! They use organic grapes, practice regenerative agriculture, and test every bottle for herbicides and pesticides to produce vibrant, fresh, and bright wine. Buy one get one for just one extra penny!
What You Will Learn In This Interview with Anya Fernald :
3:05 – What drove Anya’s passion?
8:40 – From vegetarian to farm foods.
11:54 – Food Italy.
15:58 – Regenerative Farming.
17:30 – Regenerative Farming in America.
19:30 – Benefits of slow-growing meats.
20:59 – Can regenerative farming feed overpopulation?
22:59 – Cheap-Meat paradox.
25:58 – Subsidization & Meat.
27:30 – Battling Alternative Meats.
28:23 – Different labels in the meat industry and what they mean.
30:30 – How to source the best quality meat.
36:40 – E-commerce & Grocery Stores for Belcampo
38:56 – Learn more & How you can order Belcampo.
40:00 – Rights & Meat.
About Anya Fernando:
Anya Fernald brings 15 years of experience building and growing food businesses to Belcampo. Her first job after college was to launch a cooperative of cheesemakers in rural Sicily, from there she moved to direct international micro-investments for the Italian Slow Food Foundation. Upon returning to the US in 2005, she built and ran a produce distribution company and launched Slow Food Nation and Eat Real. Anya then developed business plans via her own company, Live Culture, where she first began working with partner Todd Robinson as a client. Anya has been a regular judge on the Food Network’s Iron Chef since 2009 and also serves as the founding board chair of the Food Craft Institute.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Belcampo Website: https://belcampo.com/
Belcampo Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/belcampo
Anya’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anyafernald/
To learn more about Anya and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/115
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 28, 2021 • 23min
114 | Posterior Pelvic Tilt - What is it & Should I be Concerned?
Has someone told you that you have a posterior pelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences between anterior and pelvic tilt while honing in on the idea that structure does NOT necessarily correlate with your pain or symptoms through research. With awareness as a focal point, they describe the importance of noticing changes in your tendencies when you stand, sit, change positions, or move, especially in the sagittal plane for starters. Then, they explain the intricacies between the pelvic-ribcage-breath synergy and debunk pelvic tilt tendencies with hamstring or “core” tightness. Using principles of research surrounding pelvic tilts and chronic low back pain, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explore how you can explore proprioception, range of motion, and speed within the pelvic area to find a more optimal position and neurologically safe position for your body. Let’s dive in!
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
0:38 – Structure does not necessarily determine pain.
2:25 – Anterior Vs Posterior Pelvic Tilt.
4:12 – Noticing tendencies in the sagittal plane.
5:55 – Pelvis-Ribcage-Breath Synergy.
8:34 – Asymptomatic research on pelvic tilt tendencies.
10:17 – Is the posterior pelvic tilt always due to tight hamstrings and core?
12:48 – Pelvic tendencies in chronic low back pain.
13:44 – How you address your pelvic tilt tendencies.
9:15 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies.
20:02 – Dr. Dom’s pelvic tendencies.
20:42 – Getting guided is hugely important.
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/114
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 23, 2021 • 39min
113 | Healing Through Ancient Remedies with Dr. Josh Axe
Wondering about the medicinal properties of spices? Curious about the science behind collagen and collagen supplements? Wondering why herbs and spices have been getting all the press lately? Let’s take a deep dive into alternative medicine, using principles of traditional Chinese medicine with Dr. Josh Axe. With his passion driven by the profound healing effects of natural medicine on cancer with his mother, he speaks into what inspired his mother to keep an open mind to methods beyond the traditional health care system that she found was making her sicker, and how he initiates change in his clients. Dr. Axe dives into the significant benefits of collagen, the types, and the best sources of collagen, through meat consumption or as a supplement. Furthermore, Dr. Axe unveils the interplay between emotions and the taxing effects of different emotions on different organ systems, ultimately honing in on identifying and managing the root cause of your symptoms. Through this interplay, he explores the world of herbs and spices, explaining which ingredients are most beneficial for different health conditions: inflammation, immunity, hypothyroidism, digestive issues, brain health, and reproductive issues to name a few. Moreover, he dives into the power of mushrooms, highlighting the therapeutic effects of different types of mushrooms, and explores the taboo around CBD. Finally, he praises Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom for their approach to movement as medicine, and provides his top tip to longevity, emphasizing that herbs and spices supplement holistic health, but aren’t necessarily the one solution to your symptoms.
PaleoValley Discount:
We mention PaleoValley in this episode. Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom swear by Paleovalley because they know everything that is in their beef sticks and can trust the ingredients list. There’s no vague labeling or words they don’t understand on the packaging! Stack them up in your pantry using code ‘OPTIMAL’ to get a 15% discount at checkout.
What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Josh Axe:
3:26 – Where Dr. Axe's Passion Origins From.
7:40 – Dr. Axe's mother and her open mind to Ancient Medicine.
9:07 – How Dr. Axe introduces Natural Medicine to first-timers.
11:47 – Why Collagen.
15:09 – Types, Quality, Sourcing Collagen
18:45 – Getting more collagen by eating the nits and grits of meat?
20:00 – How emotions tax different organ systems.
25:16 – Herbs that support different medical issues.
28:16 – Power of Mushrooms.
30:53 – CBD Taboo.
33:34 – Movement Medicine.
37:03 – Learn more with Dr. Axe!
About Dr. Josh Axe:
Dr. Josh Axe, founder of Ancient Nutrition and DrAxe.com, is a certified doctor of natural medicine (DNM), doctor of chiropractic (DC) and clinical nutritionist (CNS) with a passion to help people get healthy by empowering them to use nutrition to fuel their health. He is the bestselling author of KETO DIET, Eat Dirt, and COLLAGEN DIET and Ancient Remedies. Dr. Axe founded the natural health website DrAxe.com, one of the top natural health websites in the world today.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Dr. Axe’s Website: https://draxe.com/
Dr. Axe’s book: Ancient Remedies: https://draxe.com/ancientremedies/
Dr. Axe’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjoshaxe/
Dr. Axe’s Podcast: https://draxe.com/podcast/
To learn more about Dr. Josh and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/113
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 21, 2021 • 19min
112 | Anterior Pelvic Tilt - Is it Causing my Low Back Pain?
Has someone told you that you have an anteriorpelvic tilt? Or have you noticed it yourself? Maybe you’re confused between the pelvic tilts? Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom dive into the differences between the anterior and posterior pelvic tilt while honing in on the idea that structure does NOT necessarily correlate with your pain or symptoms through research. With awareness as a focal point, they describe the importance of noticing changes in your tendencies when you stand, sit, change positions, or move, especially in the sagittal plane for starters. Then, they explain the intricacies between the pelvic-ribcage-breath synergy and debunk pelvic tilt tendencies with hamstring or “core” tightness. Using principles of research surrounding pelvic tilts and chronic low back pain, Dr. Jen & Dr. Dom explore how you can explore proprioception, range of motion, and speed within the pelvic area to find a more optimal position and a neurologically safe position for your body. Let’s dive in!
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
0:45 – What are pelvic tilts?
1:06 – How to determine pelvic tendencies
2:15 – Why does Dr. Dm have an anterior pelvic tilt tendency
3:55 – Lower cross syndrome
5:07 – Queen of the body - Nervous System
8:00 – Keep stretching those hip flexors?
9:25 – How to neurologically re-pattern
15:26 – Foundations & building breath
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/112
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 2021 • 39min
111 | Improve Your Eyesight with Jake Steiner
Do you wear glasses/ contact lenses? Got Lasik? Eyesight worsening, perhaps? This episode is for you. Jake Steiner breaks down the world of Myopia, also known as shortsightedness, and explains the mechanism behind Myopia in a simple manner. Jake hones in on the differences between long-distance and short-distance glasses, and what may be contributing to your eyesight worsening, even if you have glasses! Much like Dr. Dom has his 30-30 rule about moving every 30 minutes, Jake provides insight into his rules on optimizing eye health in our digital age. Moreover, he dissects whether or not squinting or trying to struggle through blurred vision is bad for the eyes, and how glasses and contact lenses have their place for specific purposes. Jake offers his suggestions on some steps you can take to optimize your vision, and speaks into how diet and your environment can play a significant role in your vision clarity. Finally, he talks through his perspective around Lasik and when it may be best to consider Lasik, if desired. Open up your eyes, both literally and metaphorically, as Jake deciphers all things eye-related.
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
What You Will Learn in this interview with Jake Steiner:
2:57 – What drove Jake’s passion?
4:11 – What is Myopia?
9:52 – How long until it's time to get off technology during the day?
10:47 – Glasses and Worsening Eyesight.
13:38 – Is squinting or blurred vision making your eyesight worse?
17:44 – Contact lens is better short-term than glasses.
18:17 – How can you start on your own?
21:30 – Do eye exercises work?
23:40 – Your environment and eyesight.
25:50 – Diet & Eyesight.
27:12 – Laski Surgery.
31:33 – Eyesight changes across the life span.
33:20 – Jake’s Quick Suggestions.
36:12 – Learn more with Jake.
About Jake Steiner:
Jake Steiner is a (semi-retired) stock trader and investor. His personal passion is understanding human eyesight - and has spent the past 20 years in vision biology science, exploring natural myopia control. Jake hosts the Web’s largest vision improvement community with many tens of thousands of participants and has written over 1,200 articles on vision biology and myopia control.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Jake’s Website: https://endmyopia.org/
A FB Group: https://web.facebook.com/groups/
Forum: https://community.endmyopia.org
Wiki: https://wiki.endmyopia.org/wiki/EndMyopia_Wiki
Jake’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/jakesteiner
Jake’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeysteiner/
To learn more about Jake and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/111
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 14, 2021 • 25min
110 | Bunionettes Causing Pain on the Outside of the Pinky Toe?!
Bony growth on the pinky side of your foot? Feel your pinky toe squished in your shoes? Join DocJen & Dr. Dom as they explain what might be the root cause of your Bunionette and how common it is. They dive into the anatomy, the three types of Bunionettes, and the optimal function of the foot. Then, they move into discussing the intrinsic and extrinsic factors associated with Bunionettes, talking into the consequences of shoes, overcorrections, and under corrections with surgery, and how surgery may not provide the fix you are looking for. With a whopping 75-90% success rate with non-operative Bunionette treatment, DocJen & Dr. Dom hone on the power of adaptation, the importance of going barefoot and investing in Vivos, and how else you can address Bunionettes through movement and awareness. The goal is not to wear toe spreaders when you get a pedicure, right?! Let’s build that foundation back up!
Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount:
We also mention VivoBarefoot throughout the episode. Vivo highlights the conspiracies around shoes and highlights the intrinsic and sufficient structures within your feet. Your feet have all they need within them. Free up the feet! By using code “TOB” to get a 15% discountat checkout.
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
2:43 – What is a Bunionette?
5:14 – The 3 types of Bunionettes
6:03 – The Body Adapts
7:16 – Etiology of Bunionettes
9:35 – Can Physical Therapy help?
13:13 – Shoes & Bunionettes
18:48 – Go barefoot at home
19:52 – Feet, hips, core
22:28 – Adaptability Goals
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://youtube.com/watch/
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/110
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 9, 2021 • 44min
109 | Can You Improve Your Yoga Practice While Building Strength?
Is Yoga your only form of exercise? Wondering why only Yoga is not enough Fear you will lose flexibility from strength training? Jenni & Travis break down strength training, through the context of Yoga, and provide insight into why movement variety is important. As they explain their respective drivers to their passion in promoting strength training through the Yoga practice, they explain the different types of Yoga and explain how certain Yoga practices dominate as an endurance-based movement. They unveil the Yogi advantage to already having the range of motion to build true strength and the ease in coaching Yogis as they have analogous movement patterns to strength-based exercises and base-level understanding through movement. As a result of their passion, they speak into how their guide promotes confidence as it maps and integrates yoga poses with strength training. Finally, they let us in on how to balance your yoga practice with strength training in terms of time and frequency. As lovers of Yoga themselves, they empathize with the reluctance Yogis feel with fewer practices, but recognize the profound effects strength training has on flexibility, susceptibility to injury, and performance in the Yoga practice itself. Move more optimally, through your favorite Yoga practice, more safely, and with strength with Jenni and Travis!
Free Week of the Jen Health Membership:
Looking for a movement community that gives you the plan specific to your body? Need accountability and a plan that is specific to your restrictions?! Come grab a free week of our Jen Health Membership! You'll have access to 12 plans that were all currated by Doc Jen, Dr of Physical Therapy. We make sure you get set up with the plan that will be best for your goals and the rest is laid out for you to follow! Come check it out today! You can even get a discount on your first month using code OPTIMAL at checkout!
Strength for Yogis Guide:
We also mention a $20 discount for Jenni and Travis’s Strength for Yogis Guide throughout the episode. To learn how you can balance out your yoga practice with yoga-inspired strength training and strength training fundamentals, use code ‘OPTIMAL20’ at checkout!
What You Will Learn In This Interview with Jenni Rawling & Travis Pollen:
2:40 – What drives Jenni & Travis.
7:12 – Types of Yoga.
12:58 – Yoga, injury, Endurance.
17:36 – Taking strength training progressions to your mat.
22:21 – Myths around Strength vs Flexibility.
26:43 – Ease in coaching strength for Yogis.
28:00 – Mapping Yoga poses with Strength Exercises.
32:48 – How to balance strength training with Yoga.
37:50 – What to do if the weight room or time is a barrier.
41:12 – Learn more with Jenni & Travis.
About Jenni & Travis:
Jenni Rawlings has completed a wealth of training and learning in the fields of yoga, anatomy, and movement science. She writes regularly for Yoga International and for her own body geek-focused yoga website, where she also offers science-based yoga classes and continuing education courses for yogis.
Travis Pollen is an author, personal trainer, and Ph.D. in Health & Rehabilitation Sciences. His research focuses on core stability, movement screening, training load, and injury risk appraisal. He also holds a master’s degree in Biomechanics and Movement Science along with an American record in Paralympic swimming.
Items mentioned in this episode include:
Strength For Yoga Guide: https://www.strengthforyoga.com/
Jenni Rawling’s Website: https://jennirawlings.com/
Travis Pollen’s Website: https://travispollen.com/
To learn more about Jenni & Travis and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/109
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 7, 2021 • 20min
108 | Baker's Cyst Causing Knee Pain? Tune in!
Baker’s What!? Feel a bulge at the back of your knee? Doc Jen & Dr. Dom break down the Baker’s cyst diagnosis and determine the test used to diagnose a Baker’s cyst. Furthermore, they describe the anatomy and the muscles that are commonly associated with Baker’s cyst. They highlight the etiology of the diagnosis and distinguish the cyst from herniations in children. As Baker’s cyst is typically seen in conjunction with another diagnosis, Doc Jen and Dr. Dom discuss the symptoms associated with Baker’s cyst and summarizes a simplified and generalized way to approach Baker’s cyst. They both speak into their movement preferences, resulting in certain diagnoses. Specifically speaking into the importance of control over a range of motion, Dom’s talk explains how the Optimal Body mobility flows and muscle activations have revolutionized his movement performance by going back to the foundations.
Vivobarefoot Shoe Discount:
We also mention VivoBarefoot throughout the episode. If retro is your vibe, the all-new Geoshell has got you all matched up! More often than not, DocJen gets complimented on her shoes, and this addition has got her all riled up! Free up your feet and move in style with your very own Vivp Geoshell. Use Code “TOB” to get a 15% discount at checkout.
What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl:
2:10 – Dr. Jen's experience with Baker's Cyst.
3:45 – What is Baker's Cyst?
4:52 – How to distinguish if it is a Baker's Cyst.
6:07 – Etiology of Baker's Cyst.
7:17 – Prevalence with other Degenerative conditions.
8:19 – It typically goes away on its own.
10:06 – Baker Cyst Symptoms.
12:17 – Real treatment to assessing the knee.
14:37 – Dr. Jen & Gymnastics.
15:24 – Dr. Dom & Football.
16:03 – Why we need to control range of motion.
17:36 – How The Optimal Body has helped Dr. Dom.
To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/docjenfit/watch/
For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: https://jen.health/podcast/108
Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to subscribe and leave a quick rating and review of the show! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


