Function With Purpose [Podcast]

By Dr. Amy Bullock

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All things health | wellness | fitness | & education through the physical therapy perspective - - Fortress PT is here to serve the Charlotte-Metro area by highlighting the importance of how & why physical therapy should be a part of your health & wellness lifestyle - - DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST SERVES FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADVICE FROM YOUR PERSONAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL(S). - - PURSUIT | PRECISION | PURPOSE

Episode Date
S12:E3 – Part 1/2: My HYROX Training Prep
Aug 04, 2025
S12:E2 - Breaking the habit in the warm-up
Jul 07, 2025
S12:E1 - Doing your own research
Jun 09, 2025
S11:E8 – The Untold 90/10% Rule
May 12, 2025
S11:E7 – I think it may be time to Break-Up…
Apr 14, 2025
S11:E6 – When to take your Fitness for a "Test Drive"
Mar 10, 2025
S11:E5 – I’m getting surgery…so when should I begin my physiotherapy?
Feb 10, 2025
S11:E4 – You're the "PERFECT" candidate for surgery
Jan 13, 2025
S11:E3 – The BIGGEST mistake you can make when [preventing] re-injury
Dec 16, 2024
S11:E2 – Implementing exercise during planned travels
Nov 11, 2024
S11:E1 – Recovery tips during & after a competition
Oct 14, 2024
S10:E8 – Rucking to improve (aerobic capacity) health
Sep 16, 2024
S10:E7 – Be your own advocate
Aug 12, 2024
S10:E6 – Recovery can change EVERYTHING
Jul 15, 2024
S10:E5 – Expanding your “range-of-function”
Jun 10, 2024
S10:E4 – Returning to what heals
May 06, 2024
S10:E3 – Why your “HEALTH INSURANCE” doesn't work for your health
Apr 08, 2024
S10:E2 – What physical therapy really does for you
Mar 11, 2024
S10:E1 – How to thoughtfully respond to a body's “Warning Signal”
Feb 12, 2024
S9:E8 – Don't POO POO on your Profession!
Jan 22, 2024
S9:E7 – Best Baselines to track to improve Health Metrics
Jan 08, 2024
S9:E6 - Patient Input is the Best Input
Dec 18, 2023
S9:E5 – When are Meds appropriate to use during the PT Timeline?
Dec 04, 2023
S9:E4 – Vertigo after COVID
Nov 20, 2023
S9:E3 – Inflammation: The “Good” vs The “Bad”
Nov 06, 2023
S9:E2 - Elective surgery vs. Emergency surgery
Oct 23, 2023
S9:E1 - How soon is “TOO SOON” for physio after an acute injury?
Oct 09, 2023
S8:E8 - Cold Plunge Therapy for Recovery
Sep 18, 2023
S8:E7 - “Home Safety” – Considerations for the Older Adult
Sep 04, 2023
S8:E6 - The Aging Timeline – It's all about Balance & Fall Prevention
Aug 21, 2023
S8:E5 - Should I intermittent fast before my workouts?
Aug 07, 2023
S8:E4 - What do wraps, sleeves & straps really do?
Jul 24, 2023
S8:E3 - Respect the meds [after surgery]
Jul 10, 2023
S8:E2 - When the medical system doesn't work
Jun 19, 2023
S8:E1 - When to tell patients to “SHUT IT DOWN”
Jun 05, 2023
S7:E8 - Surgery = No gym…or can I?
May 22, 2023
S7:E7 - When & why you should change your $$ RATES $$
May 08, 2023
S7:E6 - How to make progress in the presence of injury
Apr 17, 2023
S7:E5 - Making it to “within normal limits”...then I’m outta here!
Apr 03, 2023
S7:E4 - Pack your protein
Mar 20, 2023
S7:E3 - Don’t skip your warm-up!
Mar 06, 2023
S7:E2 - Types of stretching approaches
Feb 20, 2023
S7:E1 - Should I workout before or after my physical therapy session?
Feb 06, 2023
S6:E8 - Building more durable & robust bodies
Jan 23, 2023
S6:E7 - Building better health with "LISS"
Jan 09, 2023
S6:E6 - Fearing the aging process
Dec 19, 2022
S6:E5 - The "pre-warm up” before the warm up
Dec 05, 2022
S6:E4 - Health incentives for “universal” tax reductions
Nov 21, 2022
S6:E3 - Setting rehab standards
Nov 07, 2022
S6:E2 - Waiting for the fire to build
Oct 24, 2022
S6:E1 - My “COVID-fog” experience
Oct 10, 2022
S5:E8 - Double-dipping" physical therapists…wait, what?
Sep 19, 2022
S5:E7 - A better way to create longevity & durability: Movement pattern training splits
Sep 05, 2022
S5:E6 - What’s the best body fat test?
Aug 22, 2022
S5:E5 - Insight to my +COVID test experience
Aug 08, 2022
S5:E4 - How I became DEBT-FREE from physical therapy school
Jul 18, 2022
S5:E3 - When your “financial health” isn't so healthy…
Jul 04, 2022
S5:E2 - “Free advice” sets limitations
Jun 20, 2022
S5:E1 - Should I finance my therapy visits?
Jun 06, 2022
S4:E8 - ALL the letters behind your name don’t always mean s * * t (yes…I said it)
May 23, 2022
S4:E7 - My intake to exercise machines vs free weight equipment
May 09, 2022
S4:E6 - 10k Steps a Day vs Accumulated Daily Strain - Which is Better?
Apr 18, 2022
S4:E5 - Physical therapy should be non-negotiable during pregnancy
Apr 04, 2022
S4:E4 - Don’t be a Desk Jockey - Expand Your “Movement Language Alphabet”
Mar 21, 2022
S4:E3 - "Types" of Physical Therapy Clinics
Mar 07, 2022
S4:E2 - Training vs Exercising: What’s the difference? Am I even doing what I’m supposed to be doing?
Feb 21, 2022
S4:E1 - My Thoughts on Wearables: Apple iWatch vs WHOOP Band
Feb 07, 2022
S3:E8 - Physical therapy failed me & it will never work for me again
Jan 17, 2022
S3:E7 - My go-to home gym set up…minimalist style!
Jan 03, 2022
S3:E6 - Pain vs discomfort - Is there a difference?
Dec 20, 2021
S3:E5 - Physical therapy is more than just hot packs, whipped cream & table exercises
Dec 06, 2021
S3:E4 - What is training age?
Nov 22, 2021
S3:E3 - What is RPE & why is it important for tracking effort output during exercise training or physical therapy
Nov 01, 2021
S3:E2 - What is heart rate variability (HRV) & why should I know about it?
Oct 18, 2021
S3:E1 - How can PT improve movement asymmetries & muscle strength imbalances?
Oct 04, 2021
S2:E8 - Should I see a physical therapist for “check ups”…even if I’m feeling good?
Sep 20, 2021
S2:E7 - Should I quit my gym membership because I just had surgery?
Sep 06, 2021
S2:E6 - How to know when you should get back to the exercise/fitness game after a bout of back pain.
Aug 23, 2021
S2:E5 - My doctor said I have the WORST neck X-ray/MRI ever…& I should NEVER raise my arms above my head [or I’ll damage myself even more]!
Aug 09, 2021
S2:E4 - What mentorship means from a physical therapy & personal view point?
Jul 19, 2021
S2:E3 - What is remote/virtual physical therapy & wellness training?
Jul 05, 2021
S2:E2 - How to improve your movement quality
Jun 21, 2021
S2:E1 - How to go hard at the gym “the smart way” after working from home during quarantine for a year
Jun 07, 2021
S1:E8 - How to avoid pain during training/therapy
May 17, 2021
S1:E7 - How to create autonomy for the patient
May 03, 2021
S1:E6 - What is the difference between HSA vs FSA spending?
Apr 19, 2021
S1:E5 - What is a “cash-based” therapy clinic?
Apr 05, 2021
S1:E4 - What is “healthcare” & “health insurance”?
Mar 22, 2021
S1:E3 - What the future of physical therapy will look like
Mar 01, 2021
S1:E2 - Why physical therapy should be your first route to take when recovering from COVID19
Feb 15, 2021
S1:E1 - What is this podcast about? Who is Dr. Amy?
Feb 01, 2021