Our physical therapists return to discuss prehabilitation for hip and knee replacements. Then, we talk with Dr. Mahua Dey about developing a vaccine for glioblastoma.
Featured in this Episode
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The value of prehabilitation – preparing the body for joint replacement surgery
You’ve likely heard of post-surgery rehabilitation. But there’s also prehabilitation – what to do to prepare yourself physically for an operation. We’ll talk to physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum about “prehab,” particularly prior to common joint replacement surgeries.
(Originally aired April 21, 2025.)
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This Wisconsin neurosurgeon is developing a vaccine to treat one of the deadliest forms of cancer, glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is a common and aggressive brain tumor. It’s one of the deadliest forms of cancer. We talk with one Wisconsin neurosurgeon who’s working toward a therapeutic vaccine.
(Originally aired August 5, 2025.)
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Lori Thein Brody Guest
- Jill Thein-Nissenbaum Guest
- Dr. Mahua Dey Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
- Clara Neupert Producer
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