The [p]rehab Audio Experience

Mike and Dr. Jonathan Frank talk all about ski and snowboarding injuries, prehab, and what it is like to serve as part of the US Ski and Snowboarding Staff. Dr. Frank is huge fan of prehab, which he defines as "preparing for the activity or sport you want to get into to". You must prepare for the rigors of the sport or activity that you want to play! Dr. Frank shared some unique inputs on his experience as part of the medical staff for the US Ski and Snowboarding Teams and what makes an accelerated ACL protocol different than a normal ACL rehab protocol. Snowsport fans, you guys will enjoy this one!  Dr. Jonathan Frank is a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon from Beverly Hills, CA. He attended UCLA (go Bruins!) for undergrad with a dual-degree in History and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology as well minoring in Near Eastern Languages and cultures and completed his medical degree at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. After medical school, he completed his orthopedic residency at RUSH University in Chicago wh

Mike and Dr. Nho talk all about hamstring injuries. We cover what exactly is a hamstring strain, grades of injury, as well as rehab. Furthermore, we dive into operative vs non-operative hamstring strain treatment plans as well as identifying those who are at greatest risk for hamstring injuries.   Dr. Nho's practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the Hip, Shoulder, and Knee. He treats both surgical and non-surgical treatments for the hip, shoulder, and knee. His specialties include hip arthroscopy, open and endoscopic repair of hamstring and abductor tears, shoulder arthroscopy, and arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee.  In addition to a busy clinical practice at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, he is an Assistant Professor and Section Head of Young Adult Hip Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is the Assistant Program Director for the Division of Sports Medicine and trains orthopedic surgery residents and fellows. H

Mike and Nick talk about blood flow restriction and the creative uses of it for the healthy population. While it's well documented within the literature and best practice to use BFR for individual that cannot tolerate high loads in the rehab setting, the use of BFR for healthy individuals is not yet as popular. We discuss the application of BFR to the average gym junkie all the way to the performance athlete.    Nick Rolnick, aka The Human Performance Mechanic aspires to be a world class physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist. He has had an interest in sports and performance from his days as captain of his college baseball team, where he achieved all-conference honors, to his more recent pursuits as men’s physique competitor, stepping on stage multiple times and winning a natural bodybuilding show. Since graduating with an M.S. in Health Promotion Management, Nick realized his love for fitness with his passion to help others by earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Columbia Univer

In this episode Craig and Ryan discuss everything you need to get motivated for an obstacle course race. Ryan plans to compete in 40+ races in 2019 alone. Ryan is also a certified Spartan Coach and helps people on a daily basis to get mentally and physically prepared to race as well. We discuss some of the factors that go into training for these type of races. Ryan also shares stories how he and others are able to overcome personal obstacles to achieve their goal of racing.    Ryan's Bio  Ryan Kennedy is a Certified Spartan SGX Coach and full-time personal trainer. He has been training clients 1-on-1 and in small groups for over ten years. Ryan’s main focus now is preparing athletes of all ages and fitness levels for Obstacle Course Racing. Ryan has competed in over 50 Spartan Races, including Ultra distances and 24-hour events. He is a Penn State Alum who is also certified through the NSCA, NASM, FMS, DVRT, HKC, and Strongfirst.    Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guest: Ryan Kennedy  Instagram: sp

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In this episode Arash interviews Ben Greenfield. Ben discusses topics including what recovery is from more than just from a musculoskeletal standpoint, he also looks at recovery from a neurological viewpoint. We then dive into how you can change your recovery based on environmental factors. The main factors we touched on include nutrition supplementation through amino acids and how you can sleep better.     Ben competed as one of the top ranked amateur triathletes in the world, completing over 120 races and 12 Ironman triathlons while racing for the elite Team Timex multisport team, winning gold medal for the USA in long course triathlon, and leading squads of swim, bike and run enthusiasts in guided adventures through Hawaii, Thailand, Japan and beyond. In 2013 and 2014, Ben was named as one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness, and by 2015, Ben was coaching the world’s top CEO’s, chefs, biohackers, poker players, tennis, motocross and endurance competitors, and professio

In this episode Arash and Dr. Makhni discuss Shoulder Instability. Dr. Makhni breaks down the common MOI for shoulder dislocations and subluxations, initial phases of rehab, who needs surgery, when he recommends using a brace and much more! Dr. Makhni is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint preservation of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He also has extensive training in non-operative and injection-based modalities for joint preservation and injury recovery. He has a strong research background in managing shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead athletes and baseball players, including Tommy John Surgery and labral repairs. He also has extensive training in treatment of complex hip and knee injuries, including hip preservation surgery for labral tears and complex knee ligament reconstruction.    Enjoy!    -The Prehab Guys    Guest: Dr. Eric Makhni  Instagram: @drericmakhni    Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website:

We interviewed two of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country, Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush to discuss biologics. Biologics like PRP, stem cells, corticosteroid injections, and hyaluronic acid are all the rage in medicine right now – and for good reason. Instead of having to reconstruct or repair damaged or torn tissues in the body through surgery, what if we could help relieve pain and improve function with a minimal invasion biologic injection? That is the promise of biologic injections. While significantly more research needs to be done to better understand how to best deliver biologics and what patients they may benefit the most, the future is very promising. As physical therapists, we will always be advocates of more conservative measures like physical therapy or biologic injections prior to more invasive options like surgery when warranted to potentially give our patients the upper hand in their rehab.     Dr. Chahla is an orthopedic surgeon specializi

In this episode Arash and Dr. Cole discuss shoulder arthritis in this episode. Specifically what interventions to provide with the young patient in the clinic presenting with shoulder arthritis. We discuss what shoulder arthritis is and how someone with arthritis may present.  We then discuss interventions including supplementation, physical therapy, injections, and common procedures that Dr. Cole performs with this population. Dr. Brian Cole is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and a Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cole is Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics and is the Department’s Associate Chairman and the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center. He is the Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and leads the Rush Orthopedic Master’s Program. Dr. Cole also holds several leadership positions in national and international orthopedic societies.  Enjoy!    -The Prehab Guys   

In this episode Ryan and Craig discuss what it is ultimately like to be a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Ryan shares his journey regarding how he ended up as the assistant director of sports performance at DePaul University in Chicago, what his job entails, and the honest truth about the profession and what it takes to work your way up the chain in the field. Ryan also gives advice and wisdom for aspiring S&C coaches and talks about his relationships with athletes, coaches, and the medical team from the S&C standpoint. We also talked shop for a bit as well! Ryan Nosak is in his second season as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at DePaul. Nosak primarily works with the cross country, golf, women's soccer, and track and field programs while also assisting with the men's basketball team. He plays an extensive role in the athlete monitoring process for all teams, working specifically with force plates and the isometric mid thigh pull, and he leads the sports performance internship program

In this episode Arash and Dr. Cameron discuss concussion in this episode. What is a concussion and the common myths surrounding a concussion, Why should you not return to sport even though symptoms have completely dissipated, and much more on concussion management in this episode. Dr. Cameron Marshall, AKA @Concussion_Doc is a published concussion researcher and the founder of Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI), the largest clinical network of concussion clinics in the world. With over 300 certified clinic locations in five different countries, CCMI provides clinics with the training and tools to develop an effective concussion management program within their clinic. By providing innovative technology, continuous education, and marketing support, CCMI-trained clinicians continue to stay a cut above the rest and provide effective evidence-based treatment to all those impacted by concussions.    Enjoy!    -The Prehab Guys    Cameron Marshall  Instagram: @Concussion_Doc  Learn more about

In this episode Mike and Dr. Nima Mehran discuss all things ACL related. We cover what the ACL is, how its most commonly injured, to get surgery or not to get surgery, the pros and cons of different graft options, what early and late rehab looks like, and most importantly ACL injury prevention strategies. Dr. Nima Mehran, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California, attended the Chicago Medical School and was Chief Resident during his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mehran has published several scientific papers and has delivered numerous scientific lectures. He has been on the physician team for the USC Trojan Football team, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks  Enjoy!  -The Prehab Guys    Link to this article: https://theprehabguys.com/what-is-the-acl/  Guest: Dr. Nima Mehran  Learn more about the Knee Ext

 In this episode Jon and Craig discuss what its ultimately like to be a physical therapist working in the NFL. Jon shares his journey regarding how he ended up with the LA Rams, what its like to treat professional athletes, what his job entails, and some of the daily challenges he faces. Jon also sheds light on how working with pro athletes also has it's similarities to traditional physical therapy in your average clinic. Dr. Jon Hernandez is the physical therapist for the NFL Los Angeles Rams. He previously worked for the Buffalo Bills and is a Trojan Alumni where he completed his DPT education and sports residency training.  Enjoy!  -The Prehab Guys Guest-Dr. Jon Hernandez | Instagram: @jhernzzz Visit our webiste: 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.

In this episode Dr. Alex Weber and Craig discuss what the shoulder labrum exactly is, common injuries and how they occur, labrum surgery and rehab, and it's relationship with the biceps long head tendon. All of this is covered in addition to a few live questions from Instagram that were answered related to the topic. Dr. Alex Weber is an orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist. Dr. Weber practices in Los Angeles, CA and serves as a team physician for the USC Trojans. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys  Dr. Alex Weber Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our webiste: 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.

In this episode Mike and Dr. Nima Mehran discuss all things related to the meniscus. They cover meniscus function and anatomy, different types of meniscus injuries, when to repair or remove the meniscus, meniscus rehab, and the burning question that everyone has…do you need to have surgery for a meniscus injury? Dr. Nima Mehran, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California, attended the Chicago Medical School and was Chief Resident during his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mehran has published several scientific papers and has delivered numerous scientific lectures. He has been on the physician team for the USC Trojan Football team, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks. Enjoy!  -The Prehab Guys Link to this article: https://theprehabguys.com/meniscus-surgery-rehab/ Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program

In this episode Dr. Okoroha and Arash Discuss Hip Pain, FAI Syndrome, Conservative and Invasive interventions, in addition to answer a few live questions from Instagram. Dr. Okoroha is an Orthopedic surgical fellow at rush university where he provides high level sports medicine care to his patients and athletes including the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Whitesox.  Enjoy!  -The Prehab Guys  Guest: Dr. Kelechi Okoroha   Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our website 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 review and subscribe.