Fusebox Dr. Samuel G Oltman, ND, RMSK explains, discusses, and interviews experts related to maintaining an active life and Keeping You Moving.  Dr. Samuel G Oltman, ND, RMSK explains, discusses, and interviews experts related to maintaining an active life and Keeping You Moving.  Dr. Samuel G Oltman, ND, RMSK explains, discusses, and interviews experts related to maintaining an active life and Keeping You Moving. ]]> en-us false fbx/492dab40-922a-11ee-8bcc-ba5fa9561315 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:21:20 -0800 Dr. Oltman talks about his background, path into medicine, professional development, and personal life.  Dr. Oltman talks about his background, path into medicine, professional development, and personal life. ]]> 1676 false 1 full fbx/b3d66062-982f-11ee-81dd-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 06:20:26 -0800 Platelet Rich Plasma, aka PRP, is explained in detail and in a way that everyone is able to understand. Dr. Oltman reviews PRP's definition, history, rationale, current use, defining features, and future developments. Platelet Rich Plasma, aka PRP, is explained in detail and in a way that everyone is able to understand. Dr. Oltman reviews PRP's definition, history, rationale, current use, defining features, and future developments.]]> 2226 false 2 full fbx/b868850c-a8c8-11ee-a51f-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 09:11:29 -0800 Dr. Oltman explains the incentives in the US healthcare system and the fundamental misalignment between insurers, hospitals, and patients. The role of capitalism, American culture, and good intentions are also explained. Along with a brief exploration of the potential solutions and why Cascade Regenerative Medicine is structured the way it is.  Dr. Oltman explains the incentives in the US healthcare system and the fundamental misalignment between insurers, hospitals, and patients. The role of capitalism, American culture, and good intentions are also explained. Along with a brief exploration of the potential solutions and why Cascade Regenerative Medicine is structured the way it is. ]]> 3841 false 3 full fbx/ae915f3c-b5a1-11ee-acdf-ba5fa9561315 Thu, 18 Jan 2024 11:12:05 -0800 Dr. Oltman explains the difference between the goal of pain relief and the goal of healing damaged tissue. The relationship between pain and tissue damaged is discussed. Understanding the short term and long term frame of reference that is needed to understand the difference. And Dr. Oltman's top pet peeve: "Cortisone helps arthritis" (spoiler: it doesn't).  Dr. Oltman explains the difference between the goal of pain relief and the goal of healing damaged tissue. The relationship between pain and tissue damaged is discussed. Understanding the short term and long term frame of reference that is needed to understand the difference. And Dr. Oltman's top pet peeve: "Cortisone helps arthritis" (spoiler: it doesn't). ]]> 2189 false 4 full fbx/536fce72-ca78-11ee-b65f-ba5fa9561315 Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:01:03 -0800 Most of orthopedic and musculoskeletal medicine is not based on high quality evidence. Where does PRP and regenerative medicine stand within this landscape? And why is it considered "alternative" if the mainstream is so poorly supported? See the corresponding article written on our website for references.  Most of orthopedic and musculoskeletal medicine is not based on high quality evidence. Where does PRP and regenerative medicine stand within this landscape? And why is it considered "alternative" if the mainstream is so poorly supported? See the corresponding article written on our website for references. ]]> 3522 false 5 full fbx/e1bb0758-e005-11ee-9674-16a2cd1ac1f8 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 17:16:47 -0700 Dr. Oltman reflects on the joint replacement he received 3 years ago, the lessons he learned, and how it translates into his patient care.  Dr. Oltman reflects on the joint replacement he received 3 years ago, the lessons he learned, and how it translates into his patient care. ]]> 966 false 6 full fbx/f7b2fad2-ef7a-11ee-a0b7-16a2cd1ac1f8 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:35:30 -0700 The lack of a coherent concept of foot health is the biggest blind spot in medicine today. Dr. Oltman starts with first principles arguments for foundational foot health. The impact of conventional shoes is then explained along with the importance of alignment and strength. Every cause of foot pain can improve with the expertise of Dr. Oltman. He is the preeminent expert at the intersection of foot health and regenerative medicine. Adopting this approach based on alignment and strength is empowering and provides a path for life long movement.  The lack of a coherent concept of foot health is the biggest blind spot in medicine today. 
Dr. Oltman starts with first principles arguments for foundational foot health. The impact of conventional shoes is then explained along with the importance of alignment and strength. 
Every cause of foot pain can improve with the expertise of Dr. Oltman. He is the preeminent expert at the intersection of foot health and regenerative medicine. 
Adopting this approach based on alignment and strength is empowering and provides a path for life long movement. ]]> 4912 false 7 full fbx/6412b2f0-00ae-11ef-8a22-16a2cd1ac1f8 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 06:44:07 -0700 Dr. Oltman explains the distinction between covering the symptom from addressing the cause. Pain is a symptom that can be covered up, Healing is the process of improving damage and dysfunction. This difference is often not discussed with patients because it's not even recognized as a salient distinction. But it has major repercussions on your treatment choice and its effectiveness.  Dr. Oltman explains the distinction between covering the symptom from addressing the cause. Pain is a symptom that can be covered up, Healing is the process of improving damage and dysfunction. This difference is often not discussed with patients because it's not even recognized as a salient distinction. But it has major repercussions on your treatment choice and its effectiveness. ]]> 3394 false 8 full fbx/cedf0154-0c86-11ef-9d96-16a2cd1ac1f8 Tue, 07 May 2024 08:31:00 -0700 Is what we do FDA approved? Is stem cell therapy a cure for anything? How do you know what's going on in the confusing landscape of regenerative medicine? In this episode, Dr. Oltman reviews the regulatory landscape in regenerative medicine from the FDA to the FTC. There is a lot of confusion of terms and definitions, as well as stances that shift and change with time. Ultimately, it's not necessarily important for a potential-patient to know every detail but it is important to know the general outline and how to spot red-flags.  Is what we do FDA approved? Is stem cell therapy a cure for anything? How do you know what's going on in the confusing landscape of regenerative medicine? 

In this episode, Dr. Oltman reviews the regulatory landscape in regenerative medicine from the FDA to the FTC. There is a lot of confusion of terms and definitions, as well as stances that shift and change with time. 

Ultimately, it's not necessarily important for a potential-patient to know every detail but it is important to know the general outline and how to spot red-flags. ]]> 2231 false 9 full fbx/a4e38026-3d5c-11ef-8bcb-16a2cd1ac1f8 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 09:40:07 -0700 Dr. Oltman reviews the different types of "stem cell therapy", why you shouldn't use products that aren't from your own body, and why fat is better than bone marrow as a source of cells for orthopedic procedures.  Dr. Oltman reviews the different types of "stem cell therapy", why you shouldn't use products that aren't from your own body, and why fat is better than bone marrow as a source of cells for orthopedic procedures. ]]> 2108 false 10 full fbx/ba53239c-aab4-11ef-af9a-16a2cd1ac1f8 Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:37:46 -0800 Dr. Oltman explains his approach with nutritional supplements and reviews the supplements he commonly recommends for pain and joint health.  Dr. Oltman explains his approach with nutritional supplements and reviews the supplements he commonly recommends for pain and joint health. ]]> 3330 false 11 full