Best Massagetherapy Podcasts (2023)

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP120: “Where Sports PTs Get Stuck In Their Career” 35:34

4h ago35:34

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Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to master all aspects of clinical care - documentation, manual therapy, exercise progressions, taping, bracing, etc? Do you want to an easy, clear way to streamline your professional growth as a sports PT? In this episode, I share the framework that successful sports PT throughout their career…and where sports …

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EP119: “2 Types Of Athletes & How To Treat Them Differently” 29:10

16m ago29:10

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Do you find yourself stuck when treating specific regions of the body or managing tough cases? Do you feel like you’re missing something that will improve your outcomes but you don’t know what it is? If so, you’re in luck! In this episode, I share two very different patients/athletes and how to manage their care differently. I outline how to progre…

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EP118: “The Easiest Way To Sabotage Your Patient Outcomes” 33:40

16d ago33:40

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Want to improve patient outcomes by doing one simple thing? The good news is…it will take you five minutes to do it within treatment sessions. In this episode, I share how PTs are sabotaging patient outcomes and they don’t even know it. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize your outcomes with athletes, you need to tune into this episode. E…

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EP117: “What Happens When You’re Too Good Of A Sports PT” 27:11

2h ago27:11

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Do you find it easy to get patients better quickly? Are you looking for the next challenge in your career? Or, are you able to get outcomes but quickly but want to know how to ensure your outcomes are consistently high? In this episode, I share the danger of being a good sports PT and what 2-3 things will happen if specific treatment approaches are…

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EP116: “The #1 Skill Sports PTs Need To Develop” 26:41

7d ago26:41

26:41

This is my BIGGEST recommendation for new grads and established clinicians! In this episode, I share how to stay focused in your career so you don’t get lost in random CEU courses and lost without mentorship. If you’re a sports PT and want to make sure you’re on the right path, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ____________________________…

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EP115: “My Strategies And Tips For Public Speaking” 36:16

1M ago36:16

36:16

“What your best tips for public speaking?” After presenting to an audience size of 10,000 people and over 500 public presentations, I’ve consolidated my best tips into one episode. Whether you’re presenting at a local community event or a workshop in your clinic, there are four critical things to include in every presentation. In this episode, I sh…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP114: “What Sports PTs Start And Don’t Finish” 23:46

21d ago23:46

23:46

“If I’m a sports PT, what’s one thing I should be focusing on besides learning more manual therapy techniques or exercise progressions?” In this episode, I share an outline to help sports PT improve their overall approach to athlete care. If you’re a sports PT and want to know what you’re missing in your professional development, you need to tune i…

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EP113: “Avoid Overworking Nights & Weekends As A Sports PT” 26:01

28d ago26:01

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You don’t have to spend your weekends or nights working harder to get things done. This is one simple way to save 5 hours per week on your weekly patient care tasks. In this episode, I share an easy way to gain more time for your personal and professional development by modifying your home exercise program approach. If you’re a sports PT and want t…

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Research Perch

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NIH Study: MABT for Opioid Use Disorder [Research Perch] 28:41

28d ago28:41

28:41

Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy (MABT) combines manual, mindfulness and psycho-educational approaches to teach interoceptive awareness and related self-care skills. Learn more about MABT and an NIH-funded study looking at how it can be used to combat the opioid epidemic, as MTF President Adrienne Asta interviews researcher Cynthia Price …

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP112: “3 Things to Avoid When Collaborating With Strength & Conditioning Coaches” 21:14

1M ago21:14

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Don’t risk ruining your reputation by overstepping bounds when developing new relationships with personal trainers or strength coaches in your community. There are simple and effective ways to collaborate. In this episode, I share tips to support your local athletes with strength and conditioning programs AND work seamlessly with your local fitness…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP111: “4 Steps To Design a Strength & Conditioning Program” 34:06

1M ago34:06

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“How do I create a strength & conditioning program for athletes?” It’s not as difficult as most physical therapists think. The best place to start is with a comprehensive intake and performance analysis. Once you determined the athlete’s needs, you create a monthly or quarterly program with corresponding parameters and exercises that address the de…

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EP110: “3 BIG Mistakes PTs Make With Acute Injuries” 41:22

2M ago41:22

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP109: “The 4 Hats Of A Sports Physical Therapist” 33:15

2M ago33:15

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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…

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Research Perch

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MassageNet Study—MT Mental Health Knowledge [Research Perch] 18:31

3M ago18:31

18:31

Join us for Research Perch! Listen in as MTF Research Committee Chair, researcher Dr. Niki Munk, interviews doctoral student Sami Zabel, about her MassageNet study exploring massage therapists’ knowledge and attitudes about mental health and mental illness—and how you can participate!

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP108: “[Case Study] Complex Regional Pain Syndrome In A Youth Athlete” 37:25

2M ago37:25

37:25

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.…

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EP107: “When Disaster Strikes In Your Life” 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

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…

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EP106: “How To Keep Your Job In A Looming Recession” 38:15

3M ago38:15

38:15

“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…

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EP105: “How To Manage Tough Conversations With Athletes” 19:22

3M ago19:22

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“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…

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EP104: “How To Get More Athletes On Your Schedule” 30:54

3M ago30:54

30:54

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 …

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EP103: “Your Biggest Mistake With Creating Rehab Programs” 28:15

3M ago28:15

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP102: “The Role of Sports PTs in Acute Injury Management” 36:35

4M ago36:35

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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…

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EP101: “4 Tips To Manage Acute Athletic Injuries” 31:42

4M ago31:42

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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! _______________________________…

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EP100: “Resolutions For The Successful PT in 2023” 24:54

4M ago24:54

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP099: “My Guide On How & When To Push Athletes Harder” 31:51

4M ago31:51

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP098: “Injury Prevention Screening For The Sports PT” 36:02

5M ago36:02

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP097: “What Sports PTs Are Missing With Treating Athletes In 2023” 33:44

5M ago33:44

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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…

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EP096: “Hard Decisions You Will Face As A Sports PT” 36:44

5M ago36:44

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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…

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EP095: “How Social Media Has Changed The World of Physical Therapy” 29:18

6M ago29:18

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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…

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EP094: “The 4 Phases Of Development As A Physical Therapist” 34:24

6M ago34:24

34:24

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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP093: “NFL Combine Training And What It Takes To Work With Elite Athletes: Featuring Roy Holmes” 1:29:52

6M ago1:29:52

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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…

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EP092: “How To Avoid The Someday Syndrome” 28:07

6M ago28:07

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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…

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Research Perch

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Efficacy of Perinatal Massage Part 2 [Research Perch] 19:49

6M ago19:49

19:49

Join us for Research Perch! In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Adrienne F. Asta welcomes Michele Kolakowski, LMT, CD & CPD (DONA), CLC, and Carole Osborne, BCTMB, two of the co-authors of the highly successful book, "Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy." The trio discuss recent research into the efficacy of massage and birth narrative storytel…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP091: “4 Things I No Longer Use In Clinical Practice” 22:41

7M ago22:41

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP090: “What I Learned From A Blind Athlete” 30:16

6M ago30:16

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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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP089: “How I Competed In A CrossFit Competition Despite An Acute Calf Injury” 30:25

7M ago30:25

30:25

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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP088: “5 Ways To Accelerate Your Career Path In Sports PT” 23:35

7M ago23:35

23:35

“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…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP087: “Sports PT’s Overlook These 3 Things With Barbell Athletes” 25:27

7M ago25:27

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“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! ___________________________________…

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EP086: “4 Critical Modifications For The Injured Olympic Weightlifter” 25:09

7M ago25:09

25:09

“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…

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Research Perch

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Efficacy of Perinatal Massage Part 1 [Research Perch] 31:40

8M ago31:40

31:40

Join us for Research Perch! In this two-part episode, host Adrienne F. Asta welcomes Michele Kolakowski, LMT, CD & CPD (DONA), CLC, and Carole Osborne, BCTMB, two of the co-authors of the highly successful book, “Pre- and Perinatal Massage Therapy.” The trio discuss recent research into the efficacy of massage and birth narrative storytelling for w…

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP085: “4 Tips To Get CrossFitters Out Of Pain Quickly” 23:15

8M ago23:15

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“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! _…

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EP084: “3 Different Approaches To Treat 3 Different Barbell Athletes” 39:58

8M ago39:58

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“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 …

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP083: “3 Things You Need To Know To Treat CrossFitters” 26:42

8M ago26:42

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“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.…

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EP082: “14 Years As A Sports PT And Here’s What I Learned” 33:59

8M ago33:59

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“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…

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EP081: “How A Recession Will Impact Physical Therapists” 32:23

9M ago32:23

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“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 …

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EP080: “Where PT’s Go Wrong With Return To Sport Decisions” 34:53

9M ago34:53

34:53

“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…

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EP079: “What Mentorship Should Look Like For Sports PTs” 42:21

9M ago42:21

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“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…

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EP078: “Strength Programming For The Powerlifter” - Featuring Charlie Illardi 1:01:25

9M ago1:01:25

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“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 …

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The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

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EP077: “4 Tips To Get Athletes Out Of Pain & Back To Sport Faster” 27:40

10M ago27:40

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“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…

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EP076: “My Framework To Build A Year-Long Strength Program” 32:31

10M ago32:31

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“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…

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EP075: “2 Ways To Simplify A Strength & Conditioning Program For Athletes” 36:15

10M ago36:15

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“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 …

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