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Apr 2024
52m 30s

#1: What Physical Therapists Do to Stay ...

Dr. Tom Walters
About this episode

Welcome to the first episode of the Rehab Science Podcast!

In this episode, I interview my wife and fellow orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Kirsten Walters, DPT, CSCS. We discuss her background, how we met and the strategies we both implement to stay healthy. We cover a number of topics including, exercise, nutrition, supplements, sleep, stress management and more.

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