Today on Move Your BB we welcome Dr. Rich Severin PT, DPT. Dr. Severin is a board-certified cardiovascular and pulmonary clinical specialist. Currently, he is finishing a PhD in rehabilitation science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a focus on cardiorespiratory physiology and obesity. His dissertation project is investigating the role of respiratory muscle performance in obese patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. Dr. Severin serves as clinical faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is the coordinator of the bariatric surgery rehabilitation program at UIHealth. He is also a part-time clinical assistant professor in the Hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Baylor University.
On This Episode:

Dr. Rich Severin's background
PhD Research
Dyspnea, asthma and looking deeper at breathing muscles
Assessing dyspnea & asthma
Functional Residual Capacity
Changes with obesity and functional residual capacity
Leading barrier for obese patients for exercise is the dyspnea they experience
Why PT and Personal Trainers are so important for these humans for lifestyle changes
The importance of collaboration
Blood Flow Resistance Training
APTA Leadership Goals
Physical Therapy throughout the world
Cardiopulmonary Specialty in PT
How Dr. Severin moves his brain & body

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