Freedom Talks

Mike Verplancke discusses his physical therapy story, becoming a manager, and his hopes for his hometown St. Louis Blues winning a Stanley Cup. Then Brady and Mike have a conversation about Dry Needling. What is it? How does it work? And how being able to dry needle has changed rehab for athletes and chronic headache sufferers.

Show Notes

Get to know Mike Verplancke (0:55). Brady asks Mike about his hockey background and how it influenced him to become a PT and how he manages to stay healthy and play hockey at a high level (3:12). Mike shares his thoughts on his favorite NHL team being in the chase for the Stanley Cup (11:09). Mike talks Dry Needling. Find out about how and why Dry Needling is a useful tool for getting rid of trigger points and improving muscle performance (14:55). Mike talks about how migraines and headaches can be treated using dry needling (28:12).

What is Freedom Talks?

We set out to talk with physical and occupational therapists, along with other healthcare providers about the state of healthcare, hot button topics, and treatment options in different healthcare segments.