Ep 577: Out of Pain, Into Power: Online PT Coaching for Women with Dr. Krista Fazio

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Online Physical Therapy
02:33 The Benefits of Online Physical Therapy
04:24 Common Issues in Women Aged 35-65
09:15 Functional Movements for Independence
12:36 The Importance of Rotation in Movement
16:06 Pelvic Floor and Core Health
17:56 Internal Rotation Exercises
20:38 Addressing Tech Neck and Posture
23:28 Progressing Beyond Basic PT Exercises
26:15 Assessing Mobility and Identifying Issues
27:50 The Importance of Glute Activation
30:33 Understanding Foot Mechanics and Pain
33:31 The Kinetic Chain: Why Everything is Connected
35:54 Comprehensive Body Assessments in Physical Therapy
38:56 Integrating Rehab and Strength Training
43:17 The Importance of Consistent Strength Training
49:36 Introducing the New App for Holistic Health

On this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause interviews, Dr. Krista Fazio on the benefits of seeing a physical therapist to optimize your movement as you get older. Dr. Krista is an experienced Physical Therapist and Licensed Athletic Trainer with a diverse background in treating everyone from elite athletes to post-op patients. She integrates rehabilitation principles with customized workout programs to help people move pain-free, regain strength, and prevent injury. Her Instagram is loaded with incredibly helpful tips to help you move better and kick pain to the curb. 

Her approach goes beyond rehab as she blends movement with nutrition support, offering healthy recipes, meal prep ideas, and cookbooks to support optimal health. She’s teamed up with her nutritionist husband, Adam Ross to offer comprehensive online access to personalized physical therapy and nutrition all in one setting.

What You’ll Learn In This Episode:

How online physical therapy allows for personalized, accessible care without the limitations of insurance.

What Dr. Krista is doing to help clients tackle the most common issues women experience like back pain, shoulder pain, and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Why functional movement = longevity: maintaining strength, mobility, and independence is crucial as we age.

The most overlooked motion that’s essential for healthy movement patterns.

How to improve pelvic floor health with simple at-home exercises.

Why hip internal rotation is vital for mobility and injury prevention.

How Dr. Krista integrates rehab exercises into fitness routines 

The importance of foot health as the foundation for proper body mechanics and movement.

Resources From The Show:

1:1 Online Evaluations (via video call) → identify compensation patterns & build a custom workout plan.

Personalized Rehab & Fitness Programs → move pain-free, gain strength, and restore function.

Stay Tuned for Dr. Krista’s Workout & Nutrition App for ongoing support.

Connect with Dr. Krista:
🔗 Website: https://www.arnutrition.net/about
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.kfazio/