Episode 5 - PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast - Physician Dr. David Caccamo on his Journey to PTSMN, Fitness & Health

In this episode of the PTSMN Health & Wellness Podcast, we talk with Dr. David Caccamo about his journey to becoming a PTSMN physician. Dr. Caccamo and I also share a common interest in functional fitness. Our discussion about the power of functional fitness to improve health is relevant and timely. I also ask Dr. Caccamo to share his experience with practicing at PTSMN versus in a more traditional medical system. For PTSMN members interested in making an appointment to see Dr. Caccamo or any other provider at the PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers, please call: 651-348-8851 .

:50 PTSMN Family Health & Wellness Centers (https://ptsmnhealth.org/)

3:20 Family Medicine (https://www.aafp.org/about/the-aafp/family-medicine-specialty.html)

10:10 Chronic Illness (https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/about/index.htm)

16:16 Cooking & Health (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/home-cooking-good-for-your-health-2018081514449)

18:06 Americans & Processed Foods (https://www.aicr.org/resources/blog/processed-foods-calories-and-nutrients-americans-alarming-diet/#:~:text=If%20you're%20like%20the,contribute%20to%20overweight%20and%20obesity.)

19:46 Functional Fitness (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/functional-fitness/art-20047680)

21:12 CrossFit (https://www.crossfit.com/)

25:50 Benefits of a Gym Community (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/health/why-you-should-work-out-crowd-ncna798936)

28:55 CrossFit Intimidation (https://journal.crossfit.com/article/cfj-scared-of-crossfit)

30:30 Functional Movement Screen (https://www.physio-pedia.com/Functional_Movement_Screen_(FMS))

31:17 Physical Therapy (

33:38 Virtual Classes (https://tphmn.com/virtual-schedule/)

37:34 Goal Setting in Training (https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/an-easier-way-to-set-and-achieve-health-goals)

40:01 CrossFit Masters Training (https://assets.crossfit.com/pdfs/seminars/sme_masters_trainingguide.pdf)

44:20 Exercise and Mental Health (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/depression/in-depth/depression-and-exercise/art-20046495)

44:37 Exercise and Insulin Sensitivity/Diabetes (https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-exercise-when-you-have-diabetes)

48:56 Lean Muscle Mass (https://www.livestrong.com/article/339082-define-lean-muscle/)

50:00 Metabolism and Weight Loss (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/metabolism/art-20046508)

52:28 Body Composition Analysis (https://inbodyusa.com/general/what-is-body-composition/)