From Injury to Insight: Real Talk on Recovery, Stability & Performance

In Episode 55 of KIMEcast, Russ Dunning, MPT and Evan Hauger, DPT take you inside the real-life process of injury, recovery, and performance evolution. When Evan suffers a back injury playing pickleball, it sparks a powerful and honest discussion about how clinicians navigate their own rehab and what it teaches them.They break down:The healing timeline from acute inflammation to tissue regenerationSupplements that actually help (collagen, vitamin C, magnesium, fish oil, peptides)Why blunting inflammation with Advil may delay recoveryDynamic stability and why it’s the missing link in injury preventionHow real-life injuries fuel clinical learning and innovationLessons from kettlebell training, peptide injections, and blood flow restrictionPlus, Russ shares a compelling case of a young athlete with elite strength and power—who still suffered a preventable ACL tear due to a stability deficit.This episode is packed with practical insights, personal stories, and game-changing concepts for clinicians, athletes, and anyone navigating pain or performance.🎧 Whether you’re a rehab professional, coach, or simply curious about what really works—you don’t want to miss this one.