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Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist looking for tips, tools, and strategies to work with more athletes, become a sports specialist or get a job in a sports setting...so you can finally enjoy the career that you’ve always dreamed of? If so, you’re in the right place...this podcast is for you. Your host is Dr. Chris Garcia, a physical therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, nationally recognized public speaker, and residency-trained sports specialist. Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SC ...
 
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“Verbal and vague”… this is the way most PTs outline care to patients with acute injuries. Instead, patients should have a full outline of care written down with expected week-by-week healing timelines so they have a plan. However, managing patient care with the “verbal and vague” framework delays healing, decreases patient buy-in, and leads to poo…
 
How do you know if you’re on the right track to become a REAL sports physical therapist? Do you need your SCS or CSCS? What skills do you need to work on within your current phase of professional development? Before your spend more money or time on unnecessary CEU courses, this podcast will help you with the framework you’re looking for. In this ep…
 
How do you manage complex regional pain syndrome in a youth athlete? What do you do differently with your rehab strategy? In this episode, I share a case study of one of the toughest patients I’ve treated for over a year. If you’re a sports PT and want to learn what to do and what NOT to with complex youth cases, you need to tune into this episode.…
 
My physical therapy clinic recently flooded and in this episode, I share how I managed the stress and how you can apply the lessons learned in your personal and professional development. As a physical therapist, you will encounter life experiences that will challenge your passion and distract you from your goals. If you’re a sports physical therapi…
 
“What if I lose my job?” Nothing is more scary than losing your job as a PT in a looming recession. As a physical therapist, you need to understand what employers and managers are looking for as they prepare budget cuts. In this episode, I share the four things you have direct control over that will set you apart from your peers and colleagues so y…
 
“Why isn’t my knee better? Why am I still in pain?” These dreaded conversations can be avoided with proper planning. As a physical therapist, nothing is more frustrating than patients not getting better. How many times have you created the best program or spent extra time helping people…and they don’t improve as planned? In this episode, I share th…
 
In this episode, I share 3 tips to get more active patients or “athletes” on your schedule consistently. You don’t need to obtain your SCS or complete a residency…or design fancy exercises. Working with athletes is simple. They simply want to work with people who understand them and make recovery seamless. If you’re a sports physical therapist and …
 
If you’ve ever designed a rehab program to address movement impairments and simply added weight or reps to increase difficulty, you might be increasing risk for re-injury. All too often orthopedic PTs skip critical phases of strength development. In this episode, I share how sports PTs can enhance outcomes with 1-2 small changes. If you’re a sports…
 
If you’re on the field covering an event, which member of the medical team responds first…and where does the sports PT play a role from injury to return to play? In this episode, I cover where to get training on acute injury management and emergency medicine and how to work seamlessly with a medical team of doctors, ATC, paramedics and more! If you…
 
In this episode I share what NOT to do with injuries in the early phase of healing. One of the worst things to do is apply traditional orthopedic principles to acute injuries. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to avoid making mistakes working with your athletes, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _______________________________…
 
Have you ever felt stuck in your career or wanted to advance but didn’t know how? After personally planning my next year, I share my outline on how to create a comprehensive plan with realistic targets to maximize your professional development. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to ensure you’re on the right path in 2023, you need to tu…
 
Today, I share how and when to progress athletes faster. There is risk to advancing athletes quicker, but with preparation and the tips I provide, you’ll be able to confidently determine if it’s the right time for your athletes. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to provide accelerated rehab using a safe, trusted protocol, you need to t…
 
Today, I how and why sports PTs should implement injury prevention screening on their athletes. I walk you through the annual assessment and quarterly check-ins to ensure athletes are performing at their best. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to add more tools to your toolbox when working with athletes, you need to tune into this epis…
 
Today, I share five critical things sports PTs need to adapt treat the modern athlete in 2023. While most physical therapists are looking for more “cool” exercises to give to their patients, tune into this episode to learn simple framework to set you up for success without having to rely on exercises as the outcome. If you’re a sports physical ther…
 
Today, I share six hard decisions every sports PT will encounter throughout their career. Many PTs think treatment techniques and home exercise program progressions will be the biggest barrier to professional growth. In this episode, I share effective ways to plan for these hard decisions and simple methods to avoid potential challenges in the futu…
 
Today, I share how physical therapists will need to change their approach when treating the modern patients and athletes of today. More and more, patient and athletes spend hours researching the internet before arriving at the clinic. As a result, they are more informed and aware of their treatment options. How does this change the treatment approa…
 
Today, I share the roadmap of professional development as a physical therapist. There are rules of “4 years” in clinical practice. Your professional development within those four years will be determined by your work environment, mentorship, and your personal drive. Most clinicians find themselves burnt out and have a difficult time advancing to th…
 
Today, I interview Roy Holmes, renowned strength and conditioning coach. Roy has worked with professional athletes for over a decade and has developed a unique system to help athlete perform at their best. Roy shares his framework and approach to working with elite athletes and NFL combine preparation. He also shares what he looks for when collabor…
 
Today, I share the syndrome that will limit the professional growth of physical therapists in their careers. All too often, physical therapists become complacent in their career and find themselves stuck in a rut, depending on annual CEU course to motivate or inspire them. In this episode I share this unique syndrome, what it is, why it happens, an…
 
After practicing for 14 years, I’ve evolved as a clinician and streamlined my treatment strategy and approach. In this episode I share four things I no longer use that were inefficient, not functional, and caused the patient to lose focus. If you’re a PT and you want to avoid wasted time on documentation and unnecessary home exercise program design…
 
Today, I share the lesson I learned from working with Lex Gillette, a visually impaired sprinter, and long jumper. Lex has a tremendous amount of trust in the people he works with and I wanted to share that same experience with my team at Sports Performance. We recently joined Lex and Jerome Avery for a lesson on guide running, but more importantly…
 
In this episode, I share my day-by-day rehab progression to compete in a CrossFit competition 5 days after an acute calf strain. I share the tips and lessons I learned and what I will be applying to future patients and athletes. If you have little exposure to acute injury management or want to add more tools to your toolbox, you need to tune into t…
 
“What do you commonly recommend for aspiring PTs to accelerate their career path within sports physical therapy? After working in professional sports and mentoring sports physical therapists, there are five trends I see in clinicians who are successful in clinical practice. In the podcast episode, I summarize the five ways to accelerate the traject…
 
“What do PT overlook when working with barbell athletes?” There are three simple concepts that PTs miss when treating barbell athletes. In the podcast episode, I share mistakes I’ve made so you don’t have to. If you’re a physical therapist and work with barbell athletes, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ___________________________________…
 
“What are your best clinical pearls for managing injuries in Olympic weightlifters?” After working with thousands of Olympic weightlifters, I’ve consolidated treatment progressions into four categories. In the podcast episode, I share the four categories and the step-by-step approach I use with all injured Olympic weightlifters. If you’re a physica…
 
“What are your recommendations to get CrossFitters out of pain quickly?” There are four simple steps to get CrossFit athletes out of pain quickly and they have nothing to do with exercise selection. If you’re a physical therapists who works with CrossFit athletes and you want to improve patient outcomes, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _…
 
“How do you change your treatment approach when working with powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, or CrossFitters?” These three barbell athletes have distinct differences in range of motion demands, intensity, and training volume. In this episode, I cover three critical things to include in your approach as a physical therapist to maximize patient …
 
“What do you do differently when treating a CrossFitter? What do you change in your evaluation or treatment?” CrossFitters are a community of athletes who love intensity. They thrive on the gym community members and the variation across workouts. Physical therapists who work with CrossFitters need to know three critical things to maximize outcomes.…
 
“What are some of the biggest mistakes, wins, and lessons you’ve learned over the last 14 years as a sports PT?” After traveling the world with professional athletes and working in professional sports, I’ve learned a lot of lessons along the way. In this episode, I share 6 lessons to help other sports physical therapists avoid my mistakes and strea…
 
“If there is an economic downturn, what does it mean for physical therapists?” In this episode, I share how patients and athletes will view physical therapy and I offer solutions for providers to continue to deliver high-quality care despite the uncertainty. If you want to continue to be successful in your role in a possible recession, you need to …
 
“Have you ever made the mistake of pushing an athlete too slow or too fast when returning to sport? Have you ever felt hesitant because you didn’t feel confident that the athlete was ready?” There is an art and science to returning athletes back to sport in a short timeline. In this episode, I share mistakes I’ve made and mistakes I’ve seen PTs mak…
 
“How do you mentor aspiring sports PTs?” This is a question I often get from physical therapists. In this episode, I share the ideal structure and framework of clinical mentorship throughout the first 8-10 years of clinical practice. If you are looking for mentorship or want to know if you’re on the right path, you need to tune into this episode. E…
 
“What do you include or modify to reduce aches and pains in a powerlifter during a strength cycle? How can a physical therapist support athletes as they train for a competition?” In this episode, I interview Charlie Illardi, wellness coach and fitness professional. We review a strength cycle to prepare for a competition and how physical therapists …
 
“How do you manage an injured athlete with a short timeline to return to sport? Are you more aggressive or conservative?” After working with professional athletes for over a decade, I’ve compiled the top 4 tips I personally use to quickly get athletes out of pain and back to sport faster. In this episode, I share all four tips to help sports PTs ad…
 
“Where do you start when you create a year-long strength program? How do you build a program for an athlete who competes all year long?” In this episode, I share my lessons and takeaways from my recent strength and conditioning summit. I also share my general framework to build a well-rounded program for single-sport and multi-sport athletes who tr…
 
“What are the two simple things you focus on when you create a strength & conditioning program for athletes?” I hear physical therapists say that programming can seem daunting but it doesn’t have to be. After years of working with strength and conditioning coaches in pro sports, I’ve obsessed over simplifying it so that any physical therapists can …
 
“How do you create a strength and conditioning program for a professional CrossFit athlete s/p shoulder surgery who is 5 months away from competition?” This was one of my most challenging cases with programming. In this episode, I share the timelines and approach I took each month to help a professional CrossFit athlete achieve their dreams to reac…
 
“What characteristics or traits do you look for in hiring a physical therapist? How would you describe an amazing physical therapist?” I hear these questions all the time so I had to share my responses on a podcast. The answers will surprise you. If you’ve ever wondered what I look for when mentoring or hiring a physical therapist, you need to tune…
 
“What is the best approach to collaborate with medical professionals if you are sharing a patient case together?” Should you call them, email them, or show up person? What are the steps to ensure you maintain a great relationship and avoid “stepping on their toes?” If you’ve ever wondered how to navigate communication and relationship building with…
 
“What do I need to consider if I want to work in pro sports as a physical therapist?” In this episode, I cover the challenges that a medical provider working with professional athletes encounters but is rarely discussed. Before you look into internships or job opportunities working in pro sports, tune into this episode to avoid making a HUGE mistak…
 
”What mistakes have you made with patients and athletes? Knowing what you know now, what would you recommend for other sports physical therapists?” In this episode, I share three post-op cases gone wrong so you can avoid making the same mistakes. Enjoy! _____________________________________ Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist looking fo…
 
”If the profession of physical therapy can adapt one thing from strength and conditioning coaches, what would that one thing be?” After working with strength coaches all over the world, I’ve realized they do one thing exceptionally well that every physical therapist needs to learn. In this episode, I share one tool I’ve adapted from strength coache…
 
Do you want to become a PT clinic director? Or, are you a current PT clinic director struggling to lead others? Before you accept the position or quit your role as a PT clinic director, tune into this episode to see why it might NOT be for you. In this episode, I share why most PT clinic directors are unsuccessful, hit burnout, and how you can avoi…
 
”Have you ever felt like you don’t know what you’re doing with patients sometimes? Have you felt unprepared to manage a case and want to know where to start?” Many PTs struggle to find a rhythm, become complacent, and eventually become a “let’s see how it goes” type of clinician. In this episode, I share why and how to avoid being this type of PT. …
 
”What is the future for orthopedic and sports physical therapy and how will CEU courses slow this down?” In this episode, I explain how CEU courses and continued care for body regions only will facilitate a “dependency” model for athletes. If you’re a sports PT and want to stay ahead of the game and see what you can be doing outside of CEU courses …
 
”How would you return an athlete back to soccer 10 months s/p ACL reconstruction?” In this episode, I share a complex case study and outline a weekly progression to return to contact and practice integration. If you’re a PT and want to improve your return to sport progressions with ACLs, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! __________________…
 
”What advice do you have for new grad PT's interested in sports physical therapy?” In this episode, I share four important tips every new grad PT should use in their first 2-3 years of practice. If you’re a PT student, new grad PT, or established PT who mentors PTs, this episode is for you. Enjoy! _____________________________________ Are you a phy…
 
”Why does being a Doctor of Physical Therapy work against you?” In this episode, I share why you should not be a Doctor of Physical Therapy and why this concept will help you get athletes to stay on your schedule. I also share how it will help prevent athletes from canceling or dropping off your schedule. Enjoy! ____________________________________…
 
How do coaches at the elite level create programs for professional athletes? How do their programs integrate with medical professionals throughout the season? If you’re a sports PT, you need to tune in. In this episode, I interview Kris Mack, USA Track and Field coach, and we discuss the following: ✅ Roles and responsibilities as an Olympic track a…
 
“What is it like to create strength and conditioning programs for professional athletes?” How do you manage programming over the course of a full year or season of training? If you want to improve your confidence and structure with programming for athletes, this episode is for you. I interview Jamie Myers, senior strength and conditioning coach at …
 
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