Best Sportsperformance Podcasts (2023)

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EP137: “3 Things Every CrossFit Coach Wants To Know About Their Injured Athlete” 41:06

2h ago41:06

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Have you ever wanted to reach out to a CrossFit coach or fitness professional about a shared injured patient but didn’t know what to recommend or how to reach out? There are three simple things every coach wants to know that every sports PT shoulder deliver. In this episode, I share what and how to collaborate with local fitness coaches in your com…

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EP136: “Why Barbell Athletes Are Different” 25:21

22h ago25:21

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Do you work with or want to work with CrossFitters, powerlifters, and Olympic weightlifters? Do you struggle to get these athletes out of pain and back in the gym? In this episode, I share why barbell athletes require a different approach clinically and how you can make small adjustments in your practice. If you’re a sports PT and want to maximize …

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EP135: “When Joint Manipulation Goes Wrong: 3 Pro Athlete Case Studies” 31:15

8d ago31:15

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Have you ever questioned if you should or should not perform a grade 5 joint mobilization on a patient? If so, you need to hear my three case studies to learn when to NOT perform these techniques on athletes. In this episode, I share case studies of pro athletes who were injured with grade 5 mobilizations. If you’re a sports PT and want to ensure y…

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EP134: “Staying Focused In Your Career & Away From Shiny Object Syndrome” 29:03

15d ago29:03

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Do you feel frustrated that despite all the exercises and tips you learn on podcasts and social media, you’re not progressing in your career path? You’re trying everything everyone tells you but you’re stuck in the same place. In this episode, I share how to stay on a consistent path to the career you’ve always dreamed of and away from “shiny objec…

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EP133: “Treating Athletes 5-7 Days Per Week: Challenges & Opportunities” 17:34

22d ago17:34

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What would you do if an athlete asked to see you 5-7 days per week? Would you tell them they don’t need PT that many days or take on the challenge? In this episode, I share my experience working in pro sports managing athletes 7 days per week and what you can apply inside your clinic with the athletes in your community. If you’re a sports PT and wa…

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EP132: “Where The Specialty Of Sports PT Is Getting Stuck” 33:32

29d ago33:32

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The speciality of Sports PT will hit a roadblock over the next few years…and it will affect what types of active patients you will be able to see. In this episode, I share how sports PT will be stuck in professional opportunities and how you can avoid it at all costs. If you’re a sports PT and want to ensure you’re on the right path, you need to tu…

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EP131: “Back Pain Treatment: What You’re Missing & What To Look For” 29:48

1M ago29:48

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Do you struggle to treat back pain? Do you feel lost and don’t know where to start? In this episode, I share how to confidently approach back pain as soon as the initial evaluation. If you’re a sports PT and want to ensure you’re on the right path with low back pain, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _____________________________________ A…

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EP130: “3 Tips To Know Which Patients To Push And When” 28:23

1M ago28:23

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Do you ever feel like you give 100% of your energy and effort to patients but their outcomes and compliance don’t match what you put in? In this episode, I share an easy outline too determine which patients to push and apply more effort and when to . If you’re a sports PT and you want to thrive in your professional career, you need to tune into thi…

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EP129: “PT Burnout: Why It Happens & How To Avoid it” 45:47

2M ago45:47

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PT burnout is common at years 3, 5, 8, and 10. There are a series of events that lead to burnout and many of these can be easily avoided. In this episode , I share why burnout happens and a step-by-step approach to avoid it. If you’re a sports PT and you want to thrive in your professional career, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ________…

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EP128: “3 Tips To Improve Your Evaluation Of Athletes” 30:15

2M ago30:15

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Are you looking for ways to improve your evaluation of athletes? What are 2-3 things you can add that can make a big difference in your clinical approach? In this episode, I share 3 easy tips to include within your framework to gain buy-in from your athletes. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize your outcomes, you need to tune into this e…

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EP127: “How To Transition Athletes Into Wellness Programs” 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Physical therapists want to help athletes with wellness programs but often don’t know where to start or what to do. In this episode, I share how to successfully offer wellness programs for athletes who need support with performance programs and more. If you’re a sports PT and you want to take rehab with your athletes to the next level, you need to …

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EP126: “3 Things I Wish I Knew Earlier In My Career” 26:08

2M ago26:08

26:08

What would I have changed earlier in my career as a sports PT? In this episode, I share three simple and effective tips to help clinicians avoid the mistakes I’ve made in my career in professional sports and beyond. If you’re a sports PT and you want to accelerate your career with less mistakes along the way, you need to tune into this episode. Enj…

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EP125: “3 Non-Negotiable’s To Be A Successful Sports PT” 31:02

3M ago31:02

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What does it take to become a successful sports PT? After mentoring sports PTs over the last decade, there are three critical things that separate the best PTs from everyone else. In this episode, I share three things to focus on in your career path to become the sports PT you’ve always dreamed of. If you’re a sports PT and want to make sure you’re…

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EP124: “Pro Athlete Rehab: What They Don’t Teach You In CEU Courses” 31:15

3M ago31:15

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How do you manage rehab differently when working with athletes vs community members? In this episode, I share my easy-to-use framework for managing pro athlete care. If you’re a sports PT and you want to ensure you’re providing a comprehensive approach to athletes, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _____________________________________ Are…

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EP123: “It’s Not Your Job To Say No!” 23:21

3M ago23:21

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In this episode, I share the how to approach the patient, what to say, and how to follow up to ensure the patient is set up for success. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize clinical outcomes without scaring patients along the way, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ________________________________________ Are you a physical thera…

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EP122: “MRI Needed: What To Do And How To Inform To The Patient” 36:26

3M ago36:26

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“I’m concerned my patient needs an MRI and I don’t know what to do.” This happens to PTs weekly and they find themselves stuck in a situation where they can do more harm than good. In this episode, I share the how to approach the patient, what to say, and how to follow up to ensure the patient is set up for success. If you’re a sports PT and you wa…

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EP121: “Why Patient-Centered Care Is A Disservice” 32:02

4M ago32:02

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“It’s all about the patient. We should have a patient-centered approach” This is the approach most PTs take with clinical care and it’s a disservice in the long-term. In this episode, I share the how the patient-centered approach will limit our outcomes and the growth of our profession. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize clinical outcom…

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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

4M 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

5M ago26:41

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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

5M ago36:16

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

5M ago23:46

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“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

5M 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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EP112: “3 Things to Avoid When Collaborating With Strength & Conditioning Coaches” 21:14

6M 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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EP111: “4 Steps To Design a Strength & Conditioning Program” 34:06

6M 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

6M 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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EP109: “The 4 Hats Of A Sports Physical Therapist” 33:15

6M 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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EP108: “[Case Study] Complex Regional Pain Syndrome In A Youth Athlete” 37:25

6M ago37:25

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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

7M ago35:49

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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

7M ago38:15

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“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

7M 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

7M ago30:54

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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

8M 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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EP102: “The Role of Sports PTs in Acute Injury Management” 36:35

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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EP099: “My Guide On How & When To Push Athletes Harder” 31:51

9M 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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EP098: “Injury Prevention Screening For The Sports PT” 36:02

9M 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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EP097: “What Sports PTs Are Missing With Treating Athletes In 2023” 33:44

9M 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

9M 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

10M 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

10M ago34:24

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

10M 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

10M 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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EP091: “4 Things I No Longer Use In Clinical Practice” 22:41

11M 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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EP090: “What I Learned From A Blind Athlete” 30:16

11M 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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EP089: “How I Competed In A CrossFit Competition Despite An Acute Calf Injury” 30:25

11M ago30:25

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

11M ago23:35

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“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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