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A Thru-hiker's Dream Come True: Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT (Blaze Physio)
Description
Dr. Morgan Brosnihan PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and avid thru-hiker who founded Blaze Physio to help long-distance hikers overcome injuries and complete their treks. Morgan travels along major trails in her red camper van with her golden retriever, Honey, providing on-trail assessments, pre-trail conditioning, and telehealth services.
Learn More About Morgan:
Website: www.blazephysio.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/blazephysio
Facebook: www.facebook.com/blazephysio
YouTube: www.YouTube.com/@blazephysio
0:00 Intro
2:13 What Got Morgan into PT
6:25 Morgan's Backpacking/Thru-hiking Background
11:46 How Blaze Physio Got Started
20:52 Blaze Physio Services
25:46 Most Common Injuries On Trail
38:32 The Big Difference With Treating Thru-hikers vs a Regular Practice
46:10 A Day In The Life
54:26 Honey - everyone’s emotional support dog on the PCT
57:37 Lowering Baseweight to Prevent Injury
1:00:41 First Aid Worth Carrying on trail
1:10:10 Hiking The PCT in a High Snow Year (2017 & 2019)
1:18:54 Where to Find Blaze Physio
Music: Tangled by Evelynn Ray
https://youtu.be/vyfB_whvPJY?si=us_LsEkcnfKKfaCuIntro
by Aaron Mattox