On this week’s program, the benefits of movement as a form of medicine. When used proactively and not solely as a response to injury, physical therapy can offer lifelong benefits by preventing chronic pain, reducing fall risks and helping patients manage illnesses such as cancer. We examine how physical therapy can support people throughout their lifespan by improving strength and protecting mobility.
Guest: Scott Capozza, master's degree in physical therapy, Smilow Cancer Hospital Survivorship Clinic at Yale Cancer Center, national spokesperson for the American Physical Therapy Association
And, after a seemingly fatal diagnosis, Eric Borstein made a conscious decision to fight back through movement. Now known as “The Walking Guy,” Bornstein collapsed from a massive right heart failure in 2020 and was diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Given just months to live, he began walking laps in the intensive care unit and continued the routine after leaving the hospital. Nearly four years later, Bornstein has logged more than 14,500 miles and has regained significant heart function. He has become a beacon of hope and advocacy, highlighting the healing power of physical activity, the importance of mental health and the dangers of ignoring symptoms.
Guest: Eric Borstein, known as “The Walking Guy”