The [p]rehab Audio Experience

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Ryan DeBell discuss Ryan's online journey with Movement Fix. Ryan starts out with how he got started with his personal brand. The conversation takes a turn into meditation, throughout this podcast Ryan does a great job of expressing his thoughts through a philosophical lens. We end up with one of Ryan's favorite topics, squatting and hip anatomical variations to consider!    Ryan DeBell is the founder of Movement Fix. Ryan has a deep passion for two things: Health/Fitness & Technology. Movement Fix is a blend of these two areas. In 2009 Ryan graduated from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, focusing on Information Technology. Ryan then attended the University of Western States, earning a Master's Degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Doctorate in chiropractic. Ryan does not identify as a chiropractor because he believes labels pigeon hole us into thinking in a limited way. Ryan is open minded to all things that can make us healthy and he co

In this episode, Craig and Sarah Forsythe, a clinical mental performance coach, discuss how to train the mind with sport psychology. Mental health and fitness in professional sports has been in the spotlight more than ever over the past few years. Athletes are now understanding the true value of optimizing their psyche, which can improve their physical performance. Craig and Sarah discuss the power of sport psychology and much more including what the profession is all about, who can benefit from this type of service, learning the signs and symptoms of those that would benefit from seeking help, and how to master the skill of being present. Sarah also shares some easy actionable practices and resources to start training your mind now.    Bio Sarah Forsythe is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and has her Masters in Counseling and Sport Psychology. She specializes in high performance mindset training. Her viewpoint is that as humans, we perform in every asp

In this episode, Craig is joined by Tesa Johns & Andy Mutnan, who are athletic trainers for The Penn State Football Team, to discuss all things Athletic Training in D1 College Sports. Topics from this discussion include what exactly is an athletic trainer, what an ATC's role looks like and how it evolves season to season, what it's like to work in a D1 college football setting with extremely talented student athletes, prehab for athletes, and some of the constraints and limitations to true prehab in a competitive environment. Furthermore, they discuss where the profession is at, how it is has adapted over the years on and off the field, and where Tesa and Andy would like to see it go in the future. BioTesa Johns is a licensed, board-certified assistant athletic trainer at Pennsylvania State University, where she works exclusively with Penn State Football. She is a 2015 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she majored in athletic training and minored in psychology. She obtained a master’s deg

In this episode, Craig is joined by Jarod and Aron Hiltzik from Recovery For Athletes to discuss all things recovery. These brothers know all about recovery considering the fact they were professional tennis players competing on the ATP tour all around the world. Now they are helping fellow athletes and the average person navigate the world of recovery products with their first-hand experiences. Topics from this discussion include what ultimately led the brothers to create recovery for athletes, their preferred recovery strategies, challenges in the emerging field, and much more. Be sure to check out their website link in the show notes to get your hands on recovery equipment today.    Bio Recovery for Athletes was founded by two brothers, Jared and Aron, whose passion for sports longevity transpired into creating a company that has now helped thousands of athletes, sports teams, physical therapists and more. Jared and Aron grew up playing all sports but ultimately decided to pursue a tennis career. Aft

In this episode, Craig and Chris Johnson, a triathlon runner and Physical Therapist, discuss all things running and endurance athletes. Topics from this discussion include Chris's background including why he is so passionate about helping runners, some of the misconceptions runners as well as healthcare clinicians deal with in regards to running injuries, running and bone stress injuries, and easy actionable steps both parties can take to improve outcomes. Chris has a way with helping these types of athletes not only rehab back to their baseline, but ultimately elevate the bar and compete at the highest level across the world. This podcast is filled with some great clinical pearls on top of just how to be a better healthcare clinician.    Bio Chris Johnson is a physical therapist and certified triathlon coach (ITCA) based out of Seattle, WA. Chris is the owner of Zeren PT LLC, which provides unparalleled physical therapy and performance coaching for multisport athletes in the Pacific Northwest. Outside o

In this episode, Mike chats with world renown Olympic Weightlifting Coach Dave Spitz - founder and CEO of California Strength - a premier athletic performance facility located in San Ramon, California. They chat about how technology has allowed them to remotely train thousands of athletes from around the world and build a tribe amongst the weightlifting community. Dave has an in-house physical therapist at California Strength and they chat about how they have integrated rehab and prehab to keep their athletes performing at a high level at the time. Dave also shares some insights on weightlifting, programming for elite level athletes, and how he's raising his kids to have a solid all-around athletic base. This was a great one for anyone interested in weightlifting, performance physical therapy, and raising kids (haha!).      Dave is one of the few USA Weightlifting Senior International Coaches in the country as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. His athletic facility, California

In this episode, Craig and Sean Johnson from the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Team discuss all things PT and Pro Baseball. Sean has spent the last three seasons with the Angels as a team physical therapist and assistant strengthening and conditioning coach. Topics from this discussion include Sean's experience in his unique role, how baseball players can be different from other athletes and even amongst themselves based on position, the benefits of interdisciplinary care, what it takes to work in pro sports, and a whole lot more. Sean is a book of life knowledge and there is a ton of value packed in this one!   Sean Johnson is in his third season within the Angels Organization as a Physical Therapist and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the team. In this role, Sean facilitates continuity between Athletic Medicine and Strength and Conditioning for the Angel Players. Prior to joining the Angels Sean practiced at USC Physical Therapy Associates at University Park Campus; a Faculty Practice within th

In this episode, Arash and celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson talk about fitness. Gunnar explains his fitness journey and his experience as the director of strength and endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss an assortment of topics such as mindset, stress management, client goals, and the importance of training movements vs. the muscle!     Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar’s dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Mike Reinold discuss how Mike began his online journey, physical therapy (where we are & where we are headed), the pro's and con's of social media, and when to embrace vs. improve asymmetries. This is a must listen to for clinicians! Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance.  He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guest: Mike Reinold  Instagram: @MikeReinold  Mike Courses: https://mikereinold.com/products/   Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Le

In this episode, Craig and Ashley Reaver, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist from InsideTracker, discuss how you can use blood analytics to make better-informed decisions about your nutrition and lifestyle habits to promote longevity. InsideTracker helps you optimize your body using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance. They analyze your blood, your DNA, and your habits to create an ultra-personalized nutrition plan made for your body, tailored to your goals. They tell you what you need to do and more importantly why. You can track your progress and respond to real-time feedback from your body. Click HERE to learn more and schedule your first blood test, be sure to use the code 'PREHABGUYS10' to save 10%.    Ashley Reaver obtained her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at Cornell University and her master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. She completed her supervised practice during her dietetic intern

In this episode Arash and Professor Jill Cook of Melbourne, Australia talk about tendon pain. This podcast goes over what tendinopathies are, common myths with tendinopathies, and where the research is currently at with tendon pain. We then dive into how most of these tendon pathologies are often treated best on the latest evidence.     Jill Cook is a physiotherapist who after a clinical career of 20 years has become primarily a musculoskeletal researcher. Her main interests are in connective tissue function, injury, and healing. Her particular interests are risk factors for tendon injury and the tendon in growth and development. She is currently working in the Musculoskeletal Research Centre at La Trobe University and at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at Deakin University. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.   Guest: Jill Cook  Twitter: Jill Cook    Learn

Mike interviews Dr. Mike Giunta, a physical therapist, and head medical director the newly formed Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Not only is the PLL unique in the sense that it is run and managed by the players themselves, but they also truly see the value in physical therapy which is why they brought on Mike as their head medical director. Mike discusses his role within the PLL, the importance of inter-disciplinary care, and his career path to this position. He also shares his recommendations for how up and coming clinicians or students can follow in his footsteps. For anyone interested in sports physical therapy or lacrosse, you are going to love this one!    Mike Giunta is medical director the premier lacrosse league, head physical therapist of the burton US open of snowboarding, and CEO of Evolution Physical Therapy in Los Angeles California.     Get in Touch With Dr. Mike Giunta  Email: Mike.giunta@premierlacrossleague.com   IG: @MikeGiuntaPT    Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com 

Mike spoke with Physical Therapist Dr. Wesley Want who specializes in ACLr rehab, especially end-stage rehab and return to sport. Wes is passionate about decreasing 2nd and even 1st ACL injury risk, and believe the high 2nd ACL injury rates (>20%) can be attributed to a lack of proper end-stage rehab and return to sport testing. Wes covers many of his tips and tricks with ACLr rehab, general time frames when he wants certain criteria met, and also his ACL Mastermind Group which boosts over 100 therapists, trainers, and coaches who collaboratively are pushing the field of ACLr rehab.    Get in Touch With Dr. Wesley Wang  Website: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/  ACL Mastermind Group: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/  Instagram: @WesleyWang.dpt    Learn more about the Knee Extension Overhaul [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com  Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter    Connect with The Prehab Guysinfo

In this episode, I (Arash) talk about Achilles Tendon Pain. This has been something I have recently been dealing with, but I have been seeing often in the clinic. Arash goes into what can cause Achilles tendinopathies, the science behind tendon pain, and some research behind the best plan to address Achilles tendon pain! If you are looking to learn more about Achilles tendon pain, check out this article!    Enjoy!  The Prehab Guys    Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com  Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter    Connect with The Prehab Guys  info@theprehabguys.com    Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 

Mike spoke with New York Time's Best Selling Author, Ramit Sethi about finances and fitness. As a financial guru and avid fitness enthusiast, Ramit draws on the parallels between the two worlds and how important having a long term plan is as well as not striving to be perfect. He talks about finding what your rich life entails, and the concept of money dials for achieving your rich life. If you have questions regarding investing, debt, retirement accounts, etc, this is the podcast episode for you!  After 10 years, Ramit has written a brand-new update to his New York Times bestseller, I Will  Teach You To Be Rich, which Mike just finished up reading! Ramit teaches his community how to live their rich life by earning more, money, starting businesses and mastering their money mindsets. Ramit started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004. He now hosts over a million readers every month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Ramit has been featured in the New York Tim

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Bret Contreras discuss how you can train the glute, specifically with the barbell hip thrust. We talk about some simple tricks when first beginning glute training. Bret breaks out his rule of thirds used to maximize glute hypertrophy and build foundational strengths. One of the last points Bret discussed is: does a bigger muscle equal a stronger muscle?     Bret Contreras is an expert on glute training. Bret has his Ph.D. in Sports Science from AUT University, Master's Degree from Arizona State University, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction from the National Strength & Conditioning  Association. Bret is the author of "Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy," co-author of "Strong Curves" and Founder of "Booty by Bret." Bret has a phenomenal gym in San Diego called "The Glute Lab."    Enjoy!  The Prehab Guys    Guest: Dr. Bret Contreras  Instagram: @Bretcontreras1    Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our

In this episode, The [P]Rehab Guys discuss getting into Physical Therapy School. We touch on each one of our journeys into USC PT school, which is where we all met! We go through some tips and tricks for anyone looking to get into PT programs. Whether you are in the process of applying to PT school or you envision being a PT in the future, this podcast is a must listen to. Most of this advice will apply to other grad programs. Good Luck!    Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter    Connect with The Prehab Guys  info@theprehabguys.com    Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 

In this episode The [P]Rehab Guys discuss the recently dropped Knee [P]Rehab Program. Let us show you how to bulletproof your knees! Click here to check our more about the Knee Program! Use code "PREHAB10"  for 10% off!   Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter  Connect with The Prehab Guys  info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. 

In this episode, Craig and Tyler discuss all things sports science. Sports science is an evolving field and Tyler has been at the forefront of it for the past 7 years. Tyler gives us some insight into the field and his interesting role with the team. This talk includes what defines sports science, testing for athletes, utilized technology, and how Tyler analyzes data points to bridge gaps of communication with the entire team to optimize athletic performance on the field.   Tyler is the manager of Sports Science for the NFL Los Angeles Rams and is going into his 13th season with the team, 5th season managing sports science. His role with the LA Rams is to utilize different technologies and data to enhance performance decision making and increase collaboration between all departments involved in player performance. Tyler attended Truman State University and got his Masters from the University of Penn. He is entering his 3rd year as Director of Internal Education for PFATS in the NFL and first year as a soft t

In this episode, Craig and Dr. Curtis VandenBerg discuss pediatric orthopedics and how management can be different than working with adults. This talk includes different injuries that typically don't happen in the adult world including osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), ACL surgery considerations for the adolescent, rehab considerations, and motion testing with return to sport testing.  Dr. VandenBerg is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced specialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. He attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and graduated with honors in bioethics while serving as class president for four years. Dr. VandenBerg completed his internship and residency at Columbia University’s St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. During this time, he also gained further experience in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. After his five-year orthopaedic surgery residency, Dr. Vanden