Today on the podcast, Dan is joined by John Kline, PT, DPT, CSCS, FAFS and Brian Schulte, CSCS, FAFS along with our special guest, Dave Tiberio, PT, FAFS, Professor Emeritus from the University of Connecticut and the Dean of the Gray Institute! Together, the four discuss how understanding the proprioceptors can be beneficial in our application of rehab principles by creating more resources for the body!

Dan and Bekah are joined by world-renowned PT, ATC and Strength Coach, Sue Falsone. Sue is the founder of the education company, Structure and Function, and the three discuss her company and approach to education. She will also be a featured speaker at The Huddle, April 5th and 6th, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ!

The Huddle

Dan and Bekah are joined on the podcast with Dr. Charles Peterson and Dr. Gary Waslewski. The four discuss the evolution of sports medicine and how collaboration of care is crucial for the success of your athlete. Dr. Waslewski and Dr. Peterson will be speaking at The Huddle Sports Medicine Conference April 5 and 6 in Phoenix, AZ!

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We are celebrating our 100th episode with a special guest! Dan is joined on the podcast today by Bekah Hibbert and Charleston De La Cruz to discuss the role of the strength/performance coach in the athlete’s network. Charleson will be a highlighted speaker at The Huddle 2024, April 4th and 5th in Phoenix, Arizona!

The last podcast of 2023! John Kline and Ashley Schallett join Dan to discuss a clinical case about a patient with a total knee replacement. The three talk about different stages with range of motion, prognosis, and intervention ideas. Stay tuned for future episodes with clinical case discussions.

In the fall of 2022, the International Conference for Concussion in Sport, released updated guidelines for management of post-concussive athletes. On today’s podcast, Dan and Bekah are joined by two experts, Dr Glynnis Zieman, MD and Dr. Tamara Mcleod, PhD, ATC. Together, they share information on the updated guidelines as well as additional resources. Dr. Zieman and Dr. Mcleod will also be speaking at The Huddle, April 5th and 6th, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ!

Every athlete will go through the same transition…stay tuned to hear what that is! Dan and Bekah are joined on the podcast by Maddie Mclean, from Victory Sports Counseling. Together, they discuss the management of transition times for athletes!

We all encounter the difficult conversation of having to tell a runner to stop running. During this podcast, Paul and Dan are joined by Kayleigh Orozco to discuss the biomechanical causes of Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome, aka Shin Splints, as well as different management strategies.

When emotions are high…intelligence is low!  This is an episode you do not want to miss! Dan and Paul are joined on the podcast with Jamey Schrier. Jamey is the owner of Practice Freedom U.  The three discuss communication skills and steps to take control of your emotions when tensions run high. Communication is a skill that we as physical therapists MUST develop, just like our clinical skills.

The popular and MOST listened-to, Google PT series, RETURNS! Dan is joined on the podcast with John Kline and Andrew Walquist to compare the current literature with the commonly found Google PT exercises! Be prepared to join the paradigm shift when treating individuals with Adhesive Capsulitis.  See the links below for access to the articles discussed!

References:

1. Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder
2. Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Training and Conventional Physical Therapy in Treating Adhesive Capsulitis
3. Effects of Different Types of Contraction Exercises on Shoulder Function and Muscle Strength in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis

Helping patients achieve movement abundance! Dan is joined by Javier Miller-Estrada on today’s podcast to discuss movement literacy and creating this concept in not just athletes, but all patients! Javier, is the co-owner of Ignite Performance in Chandler, AZ.