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'The Training Room' Radio Program

ESPN Radio LogoThe Training Room was a weekly radio show that aired on ESPN 100.9 FM. It focused on the latest advances in medical science and sports medicine, as well as tips to improve health and athletic performance, bringing the expertise of MidMichigan Health to the region.

Hosted by radio veteran Jerry O’Donnell, voice of Dow Diamond and the station's director of operations, each program included national health news headlines and interviews with local medical experts from MidMichigan, including orthopaedic surgeons, family medicine practitioners, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.

 To play previous broadcasts, click on the show date in the table below (requires software that can play audio MP3 files, such as QuickTime or Windows Media Player). To download a show for podcasting, right-click on the show date and choose "Save Target As." Then follow the on-screen prompts to save the MP3 file in a location on your computer where you can listen to it later or upload it to your portable device.

Date

Topics

Presenters

July 2, 2010 

Summer Mishaps
Children's Sports and Safety on the Field

Family Medicine Physician Jack Pinney, M.D.
Athletic Trainer Tony Partipilo, C.A.T.

June 25, 2010

Hand Injuries
Occupational Therapy for Hand Injuries

Hand Surgeon Curtis Young, M.D., M.S.
Occupational Therapist Lucynda Killian, R.-O.T.

June 18, 2010

Aquatic Aerobics
Sinusitis and Allergies

Wellness Coach Judi Powers, M.S.
Otolaryngologist David Roden, M.D. 

June 11, 2010 

Performance Enhancement
Minimally Invasive Surgery

Athletic Trainer Landon LaLonde, A.T.C.
General Surgeon Matthew Fourman, M.D.

June 4, 2010

Athletes Overcoming Diabetes
Gettting Ready for a Triathalon

Ironman "Iron Andy" Holder
Family Medicine Physician Assistant David Mulder, P.A.-C

May 28, 2010

Treating Foot & Ankle Injuries
Physical Therapy for Foot & Ankle Injuries

Orthopaedic Surgeon Kent Biddinger, M.D.
Physical Therapist Karen Beougher, P.T.

May 21, 2010

Performance Enhancing Drugs
High School Physicals

Orthopaedic Surgeon John Murphy, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician William Dery, M.D.

May 14, 2010

Dynamic Stretching
Treating Head and Neck Pain

Athletic Trainer Ryan Klawon, C.A.T
Physical Therapist Lori Tyree, P.T.

May 7, 2010

Health Benefits of Running
Training for a Marathon

Neurologist Gregory Dardas, M.D.
Neurologist Gregory Dardas, M.D.

April 30, 2010

Emergency First Aid for Dads
Bariatric Surgery

Family Medicine Physician Scott Ross, M.D.
General Surgeon Matthew Fourman, M.D.

April 23, 2010

Fly Fishing
Bee Stings, Bug Bites and Sunburn Treatment

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Jeffrey Gandy, P.A.-C
Family Medicine Physician Jakub Malarz, M.D.

April 16, 2010

Preventing Running Injuries
Orthopaedic Injuries from Running

Family Medicine Physician Jack Pinney, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Assistant Jeffrey Gandy, P.A.-C

April 9, 2010

Preparing for Spring Soccer
Swimming for Fitness

Physical Therapist Neil Sauer, D.P.T.
Physical Therapist Sabrina Buchalski, P.T.

April 2, 2010

Gearing Up for Golf
General Surgery & Hernia

Physical Therapist John Andraka, P.T.,  D.P.T., O.C.S., C.S.C.S.
Surgeon Jeffrey Bonacci, M.D.

March 26, 2010

Walking for Fitness
Exposure to Radiation

Exercise Physiologist Susan Logan
Radiologist Michael Bartlett, M.D.

March 19, 2010

Tai Chi for Stroke

Family Medicine Physician Lorenzo Berlanga, M.D.
Tai Chi Instructor Henry Chung

March 12, 2010

Am I Hungry?
Male Sterilization

Family Medicine Physician Jennifer Morse, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician Scott Ross, M.D.

March 5, 2010

Building Stamina for Sport
Preparing for Fatherhood

Family Medicine Physician Ross Ramsey, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician Scott Ross, M.D.

February 26, 2010

Upper Body Strength Training
Off-Season Bicycle Training

Physical Medicine Physician Blake Bergeon, M.D.
Obstetrician/Gynecologist Scott Thiele, M.D.

February 19, 2010

Strength Training
Triathalon

Physical Medicine Physician Blake Bergeon, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant David Mulder, P.A.-C

February 14, 2010

Tennis Elbow & Basketball Injuries

Orthopaedic Surgeon Denise Stadelmaier, D.O.

February 6, 2010

Shoulder Replacement and Resurfacing
Choosing a Fitness Class

Orthopaedic Surgeon David Bortel, M.D.
Physical Therapist Jon Roberson, D.P.T

January 29, 2010

Rotator Cuff Injuries
Fitness at Home

Family Medicine Physician David Jordahl, M.D.
Physical Therapist Jon Roberson, D.P.T

January 22, 2010

Heart Attack & Snow Shoveling
Curling

Interventional Cardiologist Gregory Pellizzon, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician Assistant David Mulder, P.A.-C

January 15, 2010

Ice/Figure Skating
Skiing Safety

Family Medicine Physician Hallie Wilson, D.O.
Family Medicine Physician Jack Pinney, M.D.

January 8, 2010

Training in Cold Temperatures
Protecting Your Back in Winter

Family Medicine Physician Lorenzo Berlanga, M.D.
Physical Therapist Getulio Ambas, P.T.

January 1, 2010

Fad Diets
Am I Hungry?

Registered Dietitian Mary Jane Hofelich, M.S., R.D., C.S.P.
Family Medicine Physician Jennifer Morse, M.D.


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