Summary
Dr. Brandon Crawford interviews Dr. Trevor Montgomery, a physical therapist at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. They discuss Dr. Montgomery's background, his experiences in physical therapy, the importance of understanding patients' stories for tailored treatments, strategies for overcoming barriers, and the developmental tracker app he is co-developing to address childhood developmental delays.
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Show Notes
In this episode of the Longevity Formula podcast, Dr. Brandon Crawford welcomes Dr. Trevor Montgomery, a physical therapist working at the NeuroSolution Center of Austin. They discuss growing up in small-town Texas and delve into Dr. Montgomery's educational background, highlighting the rigorous training required to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Dr. Montgomery shares his experiences working in outpatient orthopedic and vestibular rehab, emphasizing the differences and advancements in functional neurology practices at the NeuroSolution Center.
They also discuss the significance of understanding patients' stories and beliefs to tailor effective treatments, as well as strategies for overcoming personal and professional barriers through physical activity and cold plunges. Additionally, Dr. Montgomery introduced a developmental tracker app he is co-developing with Dr. Cordell Miller and Dr. Michael Larson, which aims to identify and address childhood developmental delays early on. The episode underscores the importance of personalized patient care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continuous self-improvement.
What You’ll Learn
- Dr. Trevor Montgomery shares his background growing up in small-town Texas and his journey to becoming a physical therapist who specializes in traditional PT and functional neurology.
- The conversation highlights the differences in therapeutic approaches between functional neurology and traditional physical therapy, particularly in treating neurological patients and conditions like scoliosis.
- Methods for overcoming social anxiety, emphasizing the importance of physical activity, pushing through mental barriers, and the potential benefits of cold plunging.
- 'Path Childhood Development' app: aimed at helping parents monitor their child's development and connect with appropriate healthcare providers to address any delays.
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Resources
Cold Caloric Test: A method used to assess vestibular function by introducing cold water into the ear canal.
Primitive Reflexes: Reflex actions originating in the central nervous system that are exhibited by normal infants.
Path Childhood Development App: An upcoming app designed to track childhood development and monitor milestones and primitive reflexes, expected to be available by fall.
Dr. Trevor Montgomery
Trevor Montgomery is a Doctor of Physical Therapy at NeuroSolution Center of Austin, specializing in neurological, orthopedic, and vestibular rehabilitation. He graduated from Texas Woman’s University and has been developing his skills in developmental functional neurology/neurobehavioral disorders. He was also a collegiate cross country/track and field athlete at Texas A&M University-Commerce.
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