The Sports Rehab Lab

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!This is part 2 of our conversation with Russ Linville from Training Haus in Minneapolis Minnesota.  We will finish our conversation on Upper extremity return to sport, and discuss whether or not surgical advancements and technology can help speed up rehab processes for our upper extremity athletes!  Lets GOOO!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!For this episode we have Dr Russ Linville as our guest to talk about everything upper extremity rehab related and return to sport.  Russ works at Training HAUS in Minneapolis Minnesota which is one of the leading sports medicine and athlet rehab centers in the US.  We talk about everything from post op rehab to advancements in throwing programs and return to sport protocols.  This is part 1 to a 2 part episode and there is a ton of great information in here, so LET"S GOOO!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We cannot deny the fact that golf is one of the hottest sports out there for almost all of our patients of any age or athletic ability.  That's why it is super disappointing for people when an injury hits, and they are not able to play.  Some people may think that returning is so easy, but we need to make sure that our athletes are not only able to athletically, but safely as well.  Jamie Osmak's passion is golf, so we are really lucky to have his insight on not only how to assess a golfer, but what we need to make sure we are doing to return them to their sport safely and effectively. Great episode to round out this year so Let's Gooooo!!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Its not just about treating one body part when an athlete comes in to rehab.  Sure we have to fix their knee or hip or shoulder, but they really need to return to competitive athletics.  That's why it's important to treat the whole body and makes sure that all body parts work together to output the optimal and maximal force that it can.  This is why its important to understand the concept of kinetic linking.  Listed to how we incorporate thisw into our practice.  Out strength coach Jamie Osmak has an uncanny ability to communicate this to his clients, and he has taught us a lot over the years, so now its time to share that knowledge with you as well!.  Let's Goooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We end up discussing knee surgery all of the time, and our focus always ends up being on the ACL, but meniscus tears and meniscal repair is all too common with our athletic population.  But, when these individuals come in, especially after surgery, how are we treating them.  Are they non-weight bearing? Is there a ROM restriction? How long until you return to running and return to sport?  The crew tries to answer all of these questions reflecting on the years of treating these people.  A great conversation with a lot of thoughtful questions and answers that you won't want to miss.  Let's Gooooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Thoracic outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition that plagues our overhead athletes, but often times goes undiagnosed.  You may have athletes come into the clinic with the classic signs, but there are other signs and symptoms that are not so apparent and could stray you away from this diagnosis. The crew has some good thoughts on TOS with diagnosis in the clinic and overall treatment in the non-operative and operative context to hopefully help you out in your clinical life.  Let's Gooooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!In this episode we are gonna finish up our conversation with Johnny Owens with Owens recovery Science on everything you every wanted to know about Blood flow restriction.  We move the conversation on how BFR therapy started to come into the mainstream of therapy, and we try to debunk some of the miseducation out there about the safety in the rehab setting.  We ask another guest about what they want to fight in the farm as well!  Trying to tally up the votes in that subject.  Great ending to the whole discussion with him, and we hope that you take a lot away from it.  Let's Gooooo!!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Blood flow restriction is a modality that is highly used in a good number of sports medicine and orthopedic clinics, but that was not always the case.  This novel adjunct to treatment was introduced into the mainstream only a little over a decade ago, and we decided to have an absolute expert on the subject matter on the show to give us the nitty gritty about everything BFR.  We welcome our good friend Johnny Owens of Owens Recovery Science to give us some background of the origins of BFR and how we can and should be using it in our practice.  This is part 1 of a 2 part discussion, and you won't want to miss any of the wisdom that he gives out with the crewThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!This is Part 2 of our talk with Aaron Reynolds from Elite Orthosport in Los Angeles, California where we finish off talking about the article in the September 2024 issue of IJSPT.  In this conclusion we will talk about how we determine when the patient is ready for higher level activity such as running and finally returning to more ballistic type of exercises.  If you have not gotten a chance to read the article as of yet follow the link below for the reference.  Let's Goooo!!!!Link to Article:https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/122643-rehabilitation-and-return-to-sports-after-achilles-tendon-repairThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Welcome back for season 3!To start of this season we are talking to Aaron Reynolds from Elite Orthosport in Los Angeles California.  In collaboration we recently published an article in the September issue of IJSPT regarding advances in rehab and return to sport after Achilles repair.  We discuss all aspects of early to late stage rehab, especially things that have changed over the years with rehab and this procedure.  A lot of good information in this first of a 2 part episode.  Let's Goooo!!!!!Link to Article:https://ijspt.scholasticahq.com/article/122643-rehabilitation-and-return-to-sports-after-achilles-tendon-repairThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!This is the conclusion to our conversation with Heather Linden from the UFC Performance Institute.  We discuss what the mindset is of a fighter when they are training and when an injury occurs, and then we also get into the mental aspect of getting back to competition after an injury.  Heather has seen it all when it comes to the MMA athlete, and is able to give a lot of insight on how to treat this patient population, especially ones that are trying to get back to competition as soon as possible.  This will be our last episode for season 2 until we return in the fall for season 3, and we couldn't have asked for a better conversation.  Let's Goooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We finally get to sit down with Heather Linden, Physical Therapy Director for the UFC performance institute in Las Vegas.  The combat athlete is really unlike any other athlete and treating them takes a different mindset, and involves using every aspect of your toolbox to make these athletes successful in their sport and in their lives.  Heather has been working for these athletes at the highest caliber for a number of years and her expertise makes her one of the most sought after PT's for combat athletes everywhere.  This is going to be part 1 of a two part podcast with her, so Let's Goooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!This is the final episode in the SRL ACL series!  We discussed a lot of things over the past several weeks, but what people want to get back to is returning to sport, but just because they have passed all of their criteria are they ready to immediately return to high level sport.  What other influences are in the mix, and what do athletes need to make sure that they continue to do to reach this final goal.  Listen to the crew as we wrap up this series.  Let's Gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Moving on to that late stage rehab. we discuss a return to running plan and what we like to see from these patients when they get to this phase.  There is also a change that needs to take place where we have to start thinking of the speed of actual sport and how we are going to get to that.  Listen to what the crew has to say about this as we continue this series.  Let's Goooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!In our 4th episode in the ACL series we are going to close out our discussion of mid-phase rehab with part 2 of our discussion of Phase II rehab.  A lot of questions arise on when can I lift harder, and the most important question most of our patients have "when can I run".  Listed to the crew about how we continue to progress these patients and what qualitative and quantitative measures we use to determine how to progress to a higher level.  Hope you are enjoying the series thus far, and there is more to come.  Let's Gooooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We took a lot of time explaining our keys during that first 6 weeks of therapy, so this episode is going to focus on the mid-phase of rehab, that 6-12 week period.  This is when your patients are getting past that acute phase, but now its time to progress them to get to higher level strength and cardio training.  How do we do this safely and effectively.  Listen to the crew discuss about the best ways we continue to progress these patients.  Let's Gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Here we go with Episode 2 of our ACL series. We are still going to be talking about the early phase of rehab, finishing off our discussion with weeks 0-6.  We will talk about how we progress motion at this early phase, and how aggressive should you be getting at this phase.  Also, where should you expect your patients to be at the end of the first 6 weeks of ACL rehab.  Lots to learn from in Episode 2 of the ACL series.  Let's Gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We have talked briefly about ACL rehab in a lot of our episodes but we noticed that we did not have a specific episode that was dedicated to ACL rehab.  So this will start our Sports Rehab Lab series on ACL rehabilitation, and we are going to start with early post op rehab from weeks 0-6.  This episode will focus on the immediate concerns and methods we use in the early post-op phase.  We feel that this is one of the most critical points in this rehab, and it important to know the do's and don'ts of this phase.  Hope that everybody enjoys the series!  Let's Gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Part 1 of the discussion of cartilage surgery and its advances in the past few decades was highly informational, and Dr. Williams has many more pearls of wisdom in this episode as well.  Listen to the crew as we continue to discuss the advancements for high level athletes, and how rehab and advanced strengthening in this patient population is essential for success with surgical procedures.  Part 2 starts now!!!Let's Gooooo!!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Cartilage surgery has greatly evolved in the last 2 decades.  Surgical treatments along with technological advancements give patients many more options to potentially fix an early arthritic knee.  Join the crew as we speak with Dr, Riley Williams, an early pioneer of cartilage surgery as we discuss how cartilage surgery and medical intervention has evolved over the years, and how a more high level athletic population can benefit from some of these procedures.Let's Goooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!This is part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Merideth Chaput from the University of Central Florida talking about neurocognitive rehab and visual cognition in the realm of the post ACL patient.  We talk more about the return to sport aspect of it in this aspect.  Are we doing enought to test athletes to make sure that they are able to meet these particular demands of sport, and are we spending too much time in trying to fix other movement faults.  Part 2 starts now!Let's Goooooo!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!ACL rehab continues to make progressions as the years go on.  We think that we have a good grasp on the rehab, and what it takes to return to sport, but do we really.  Neurocognitive therapy and visual cognition is something that we may not be spending a lot of time on, but as evidence continues to grow it may be something that we have taken for granted when rehabbing and testing a ACL patient.  This 2 part episode is a conversation with Dr. Merideth Chaput from the University of Central Florida and her work is focused on the Neurocognitive aspect of rehab with ACL patients.  Are we really doing enough in this aspect to bring the patinet back to the level of sport that they should be at?  This is a very informative episode that all of you will enjoyLets Goooooo!!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Rotator cuff repairs can range from simple small tears, to massive tears that involve a lot more surgical intervention.  The age old question is how fast can we really go when rehabbing a rotator cuff?  Can we push the limits with this surgery, or is it always that slow and steady will win the race?  Listen to the crew as we discuss the nuances of rotator cuff repair, and see how much we can push the limits with this surgical rehab.  Let's Gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Our first hamstring episode was packed full of information, but we never were able to address post op rehab and what was beyond that as well, namely when to introduce running and high speed sprinting.  Listen to what the crew thinks about hamstring strains/tears, how we treat this non-surgically, and what are the basices to know after a proximal hamstring repair rehabilitation and returning to high speed sport.  Let's Goooo!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We all have seen the "controversy" over the whole knees over toes concept.  is it really that bad, or should we be encouraging this with certain patient populations.  Knees over toes has gotten a bad rap by some over the years, so we are hear to clear things up in this episode.  Listen to the crew discuss where this whole controversy came from, and is it really that bad to be doing with your patients?  Let's Gooo!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We are very focused and diligent in rehab to make sure that range of motion, strength and general function are achieved by our patients.  We even progress them to the point where we are comfortable with returning them to their sport.  But, do we really do enough?  Are we making sure that we are just not working on strength, but speed and strength as well.  Often times we dont have the time or resources to mimic the speed of the actual sport in the clinic, so what do we do?  Listen to the crew discuss what they think is lacking at this time in returning to full sport for some of our patients, and what we can do to help this.  Let's Gooo!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!How complex to rehab programs have to be?  There is an influence of social media on rehabilitation programs and the trend of making them overly complex, but do they really need to be this way.  Listen to the crew as they discuss the complexity of their rehab programs, and how they progress through them for both lower and upper extremity surgeries.  Things don't have to be so complicated.  So if you are someone who is confused as to how complex your rehab program should be, this is the episode you want to listen to!.  Let's Goooo!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!What happens after someone has passed their return to sport testing metrics?  Are they completely ready to go back to competitive sport, or are we missing the fact that returning to play is just the fist step in returning to high level competitive sport.  .Listen to the crew as they share their insights and experiences in progressing patients through an interval sport program, considering factors such as strength, movement quality, and cognitive load to return to full high competition sport.  Let's Goooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Have you ever encountered that stiff joint after surgery and just get confused as to how much you should be pushing to get that motion back?  Or should you be pushing it at all?  This can be very confusing and there are a lot of schools of thought and influences out there that may confuse you as to how to really treat this patient population.  Listen to the crew on how they have tackled this over the years.  From shoulders to ankles, we try to give our view of the post surgical joint in general and how to treat it.  Let's goooo!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Treating a professional athlete is something that most if not all sports physical therapists strive to do.  Luckily we are fortunate to do this on a regular basis. But, is treatment really different when treating one of these individuals.  Listen to our thoughts of how we started out on this path, and what we have done in order to continue to have our hands in high level sports.  If you are interested in treating professional athletes this is an episode that you should not miss.  Let's goooo!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Part 2 of our conversation with Dr, Beamer Carr focuses on UCL repair, the use of weighted balls in training, and things he looks for in a physical therapist when sending them his patients after surgical repair.  Let's GooooThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Dr James "Beamer" Carr is our guest for this special 2 part podcast.  Listen to his perspective on elbow and shoulder surgery of today's overhead athlete, and advances that have happened in the past few years, along with his his insight on how he implements the skills and knowledge of his physical therapist base to help with optimal outcomes of his patientsThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!As a new or established clinician the concept of loading after lower or upper extremity surgery can provide a lot of confusion.  It can be daunting to know that a patient your are seeing post op day one will have to sprint and or throw at high velocities.  How do we acheive that?  The conversation explores the importance of loading tissue after surgery and the effects of unloading on different tissues and concludes with a discussion on incorporating speed in rehabilitation and transitioning to higher velocity exercises.  Let's Gooo!!!01:03The Importance of Loading Tissue in Rehabilitation02:01Effects of Unloading on Different Tissues03:45Loading Considerations for Ligament Repairs04:45Loading Considerations for Tendon Repairs05:26Optimal Holding Time for Isometric Contractions06:59Factors to Consider in Loading ACLs09:21Frequency and Duration of Isometric Contractions10:26The Importance of Proper Loading in Rehabilitation12:11Loading Considerations for Upper Extremity Surgeries18:42Loading Progression for Ligament Repairs20:45Loading Considerations for Shoulder Surgeries28:12Incorporating Speed in Rehabilitation29:54Transitioning to Higher Velocity ExercisesThe Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We have dealt with a lot of hip impingement and post hip arthroscopy patients over our careers, and have had the privilege of learning from the best there is.  With that said we all have had our struggles of this patient population, and sometimes it is a struggle to get them better once they have gotten off the correct rehabilitation track.  Hear what our mentors have taught us on how to avoid pitfalls with post hip arthroscopy rehab, and how to dig yourself out if you have gone off the path wit these patients.  Let's goooo!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Total Shoulder Arthroplasty has become much more prevalent in todays active adult population, but how far can they get after surgery.  Are we looking at them getting back to just functional activities, or is some sort of athletic function a possibility with them.  Listen to the discussion this week and listen to what we think about the surgery, the nuances of it, and how we can get these patients back to doing what they love doing pain free.  Let's gooooo!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Articular cartilage surgery has seen a lot of advancements in the last several years.  With progressed rehabilitation patients should advance as well.  Listen to our experience in treating this patient population over the years, and things we have leraned to effectively return these patients to higher level sport, Including advancements in rehab, and progressive weightbearing.  Let's go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Almost every clinician in an outpatient clinical setting will see a rotator cuff repair at some point in their career, but can you treat it efficiently?  Listen to our take on rotator cuff repair and rehab from our active adult population to our professional athletes, and the nuances we use to get effective results for our patients.  Let's go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!With youth sports getting more competitive, more explosive and the constant participation with minimal rest we have seen common injuries go way up.  With that we are seeing a lot of our youth athletes start to get injuries that we would predominately see in our professional population.  Listen to us talk about youth sports in general, and what are some ways we can combat this growing problem.  Let's Go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Rehab after an Achilles tear and subsequent surgery can be tricky. When to start weightbearing, how much should we be moving, what are the restrictions and rules with the post surgical boot? Most importantly how do we progress these people so that they can return to a high level of function?  Listen to the crew discuss their experience with this conditions and tips on how to progress this patient population. Let’s gooo!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We hear a lot about the optimal testing for LE extremity post surgical patients to return to sport safely and effectively, but what about out upper extremity athletes?  Beyond popular belief this includes more than just our baseball population.  We have a good idea on how to return our baseball players back to play, but what about our other athletes that are in collision sports such as football, or activities such as volleyball, How do we know if they are ready.  Listen to the crew explain their current testing protocol for our upper extremity population including timelines and procedures.  Let's gooooo!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!We discuss in depth on our episodes on how proper interventions help our athletes move forward in their rehab journey.  With this, its also important that our healing athletes fuel themselves properly after surgical intervention.  Proper nutrition is a mainstay for healing athletes, but many of us forget or don't know how to properlky fuel our athletes.  Join us as we talk to our special guest Tiffany Chag of tiffanychagtraining.com and athleticfoundations.com.  She is an exercise physiologist and registered dietician who specializes in athletes of all ages.  Tiffany provides a lot of great information in this episode on nutrition in general and more importantly what rehab professionals can use to better help our athletes through the entire healing process.  Let's Goooo!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Is open chain knee extension really bad for the graft after ACL reconstruction?  This topic has been debated for decades now, and there are still a lot of questions regarding the validity of it.  Listen to this episode to hear our thoughts along with discussing a recent article that really makes us think about how effective this intervention is and if it is doing any harm on healing tissues.  Let's Goooo!!!Reference to article:Forelli F, Barbar W, Kersante G, et al. Evaluation of Muscle Strength and Graft Laxity With Early Open Kinetic Chain Exercise After ACL Reconstruction: A Cohort Study. Orthop J Sports Med. 2023;11(6):23259671231177594. Published 2023 Jun 27. doi:10.1177/23259671231177594The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Returning to sports is fundamental issue that all of us face when trying to treat our athletes. How are we going about it and more importantly what metrics are we using to make sure that our athletes are ready to return to the levels of sport effectively and safely. Listen to the crew explain their current return to sport testing procedures and testing timeframes for lower extremity patients. Let’s goooo!!!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Medicine and physical therapy is changing! Listen to our thoughts on the future of healthcare, longevity and Physical Therapy. Everyone wants to live longer and stay active. We will give some pointers on the trends that we have observed over the years and the direction we see the field going. Lets Go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Anterior knee pain can be challenging to diagnose and treat. It is not always from weak VMO's and tight ITB's. Tune in to hear about how we assess and treat anterior knee pain as it is one of the more common orthopedic diagnosis. Listen to some of the tips our knee experts offer for successful and rapid management of knee pain. Lets Go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Tune in to listen how we handle difficult rehab situations. Sometimes things don't go as planned and management of these situations can alter the outcome of our patients. We all have had to deal with these difficult situations so tune in to hear how we manage them. Let's Go!!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Everybody is busy when they are in the clinic. From treating patients, to documenting, and answering patients calls, the tasks can seem endless in a work day and there never seems to be enough time in the day. Listen to how we manage our busy schedule along with giving advice on how you can do it as well. Let’s go!!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Force plates can be used in the rehab setting in many different ways. Listen up to see how we use them for both treatment and testing for our patients. Hear how we implement them for return to play testing and why we feel that they are an important tool for all of our patients. Lets GO!!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!Strength testing has come a long way in the last 10 years. Listen up to hear how we use to assess strength and how we are doing it now? Hear what equipment we use and what positions we put our patients in for testing. We will discuss both upper and lower body testing using multiple devices. Lets gooo!The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.

Like this episode or have questions? Send us a Text!In this episode we will talk about what a sports hernia really is. Listen to our experts discuss treatment for a sports hernia and their experience returning players back to the field. Hear about our treatment strategy, rehab progressions and return to play guidelines. Do they all need surgery? Listen up and find out. The Sports Rehab Lab podcast is for general information only and does not constitute the practice of physical therapy, medicine, or professional healthcare services, including medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. Views expressed by hosts, guests, and contributors do not represent their employers or affiliated institutions. While we strive for accurate and up-to-date information, we make no express warranties or guarantees, assuming no legal liability for content accuracy. By tuning in, you acknowledge hosts, guests, and contributors are not responsible, legally or otherwise, for any actions or consequences based on podcast information.We encourage discretion and consulting multiple sources for sports medicine, fitness, or health decisions. Listeners should consult medical providers before acting on podcast information. Linked materials are at the user's risk, and the podcast content is not a substitute for professional medical advice, establishing a "standard of care," diagnosis, or treatment. Listeners should not disregard or delay obtaining medical advice and should seek healthcare professionals' assistance for any conditions. Listening, reading, emailing, or interacting on social media with our content does not establish a doctor-patient relationship.Privacy is paramount; all people, places, and scenarios mentioned have been altered to protect confidentiality.