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  • Griffin Zink, PT, DPT, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss psychological readiness for athletes returning to sport following ACL reconstruction.

    We reviewed his residency research project as well as his recently published article in Sports Health: The Influence of Strength and Sport Exposure on Psychological Readiness After ACL Reconstruction
    Topics Include:

    Why psychological readiness should be considered independently from strength and hop testing Screening psychological readiness via the ACL-RSI The Inverted U Theory and the criticaltimepoints and milestones during rehab that have fluctuations in emotions When to administer the ACL-RSI during the return to sport continuum How demographics such as age and gender impactpsychological readiness Potential interventions to addresspsychological readiness

    Contact:

    Instagram: ⁠@GriffinZink

    Email: [email protected]

    Zink GP, Zwolski CM, Thomas SM, Paterno MV, Schmitt LC. The Influence of Strength and Sport Exposure on Psychological Readiness After ACL Reconstruction. Sports Health. 2024;16(2):239-246. doi:10.1177/19417381231223522⁠
    ​Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover! ​

    More About Us: Instagram: ⁠⁠@athletes_first_physio⁠⁠ ​

    Run Time: 36:33 Released on 7April2024

  • Javy Ramirez, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss his journey from enlisting as a Navy Submariner, to making the rounds as a D1 football strength and conditioning coach, and ultimately finding his way back into the military setting to become a tactical strength and conditioning coach


    Topics Include:

    Experiences in the Navy and lessons learned Gaining meaningful coaching experience while getting his degree The importance of networking and building relationships to get the jobs and experience that you want in life Leveraging his prior experience in the Navy to help connect, teach, and lead soldiers to higher levels of physical performance


    Instagram: @Javy_RPerform

    The Awakening Training Program on Train Heroic

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    ​Run Time: 58:21 Released on 26March2024

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  • Orthopedic Surgeon Paul Inclan, MD joined the podcast to discuss ACL reconstruction, rehab, return to sport, and prevention programs.


    Topics Include:

    Initial evaluation for athletes with an acute knee injury ACL graft type selection ACL rehab considerations for meniscus pathology Best ways that surgeons, PT's, and ATC's can come together for designing rehab protocols and return to sport testing How to maximize return to play and injury prevention programs for athletes recovering from ACL reconstruction


    Paul Inclan, MD
    Email: [email protected]
    Twitter: Inclanpm

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    More About Us: Instagram: ⁠@athletes_first_physio⁠
    ​Run Time: 1:01:46 Released on September 10, 2023

  • Trevor Lomax joined the podcast to discuss performance nutrition for the injured athlete and soldier.


    Topics Include:

    Key concepts that every athlete or soldier should know about nutrition and injury recovery The nutrition pyramid by Eric Helms Supplementation to enhance performance and recovery Nutrition protocols for common injury patterns seen in soldiers How to maximize nutrition during long term rehab post surgery


    Trevor Lomax, MS, RD CSSD, CSCS
    Instagram: ⁠@trevorlomax

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    More About Us: Instagram: ⁠@athletes_first_physio⁠
    ​Run Time: 1:12:43 Released on July 28, 2023

  • Matt Matau, CSCS joined the podcast to discuss his career as a strength and conditioning coach, moving from the university setting to working with the Army as part of a H2F team.


    Topics Include:

    How to handle working with multiple teams as a college strength and conditioning coach The path to becoming a tactical strength and conditioning coach Building relationships with the soldiers that he works with Key considerations when working with the tactical population Advice for coaches who want to move into the tactical setting

    Matt Matau
    Instagram: @mathew_f_matau
    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Run Time: 35:34 Released on July 15, 2023

  • We had Nate Reynolds, PT, DPT, OCS on the podcast to discuss how he has transitioned his PT career from outpatient orthopedics to home health, and now creating a cash PT practice where he specializes in treating Crossfit athletes and baseball players. 

    Topics Include

    Transitioning to home health and starting a cash pay PT business Creating a niche with Crossfit athletes and baseball players  How he is setting up his business to create the time and financial freedom for future success 

    Nate Reynolds 

    Instagram: @NRG.Health

    Website: NRGhealth.fit

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/

    Instagram: @athletes_first_physio

    Run Time: 36:42  Released on November 3rd, 2022

  • In this episode we discuss the Patellofemoral Pain Clinical Practice Guidelines. 

    Topics Include:

    Differential Diagnosis Objective Exam Techniques  Functional Tests and Measures Classification Systems  Treatment 

    References: 

    1. Willy RW, Hoglund LT, Barton CJ, et al. Patellofemoral Pain: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2019;49(9):CPG1-CPG95. doi:10.2519/jospt.2019.0302

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletes_first_physio/

    Run Time: 58:36  Released on October 9, 2022

  • In this episode we discuss testing and profiling athletes following ALCR with Madi Franek and Brandon Surber. 

    Topics Include

    Important considerations for strength testing athletes during ACLR rehab  Practical applications for assessing explosiveness and reactive strength in the clinic  Horizontal deceleration and how it applies to ACL rehab  Long term rehab frameworks

    Madi Franek 

    twitter: madisonfranek

    instagram: dr.madison.franek

    Brandon Surber 

    twitter: @BSurberATPT

    instagram: B_Surber4

    [email protected]

    References

    1. Essential guide to testing and profiling an athlete during rehabilitation and return to play following ACLR

    2. Harper DJ, McBurnie AJ, Santos TD, et al. Biomechanical and Neuromuscular Performance Requirements of Horizontal Deceleration: A Review with Implications for Random Intermittent Multi-Directional Sports. Sports Med. 2022;52(10):2321-2354. doi:10.1007/s40279-022-01693-0

    3. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Carling C, Kiely J. Can Countermovement Jump Neuromuscular Performance Qualities Differentiate Maximal Horizontal Deceleration Ability in Team Sport Athletes? Sports. 2020;8(6):76. doi:10.3390/sports8060076

    4. Harper DJ, Cohen DD, Rhodes D, Carling C, Kiely J. Drop jump neuromuscular performance qualities associated with maximal horizontal deceleration ability in team sport athletes. European Journal of Sport Science. 2022;22(7):1005-1016. doi:10.1080/17461391.2021.1930195

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    More About Us:

    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/

    Instagram: @athletes_first_physio

    Run Time: 1:23:06 Released on September 24th, 2022

  • To start off season 2 of the podcast, we broke down the new Clinical Practice Guidelines: Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes. 

    Topics Include

    Injury Incidence Pathoanatomical Features Risk Factors:   Non-modifiable and Modifiable Evaluation Process Interventions  Return to play

    References

    1.Hamstring Strain Injury in Athletes

    RobRoy L. Martin, Michael T. Cibulka, Lori A. Bolgla, Thomas A. Koc, Jr., Janice K. Loudon, Robert C. Manske, Leigh Weiss, John J. Christoforetti, and Bryan C. Heiderscheit JOSPT Cases 0 0:0, CPG1-CPG44

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Run Time: 41:41 Released on February 27th, 2022

  • In this episode, we discuss bone stress injuries in running athletes and military population. 

    Topics Include 

    What is a bone stress injury (BSI) Basic pathophysiology of BSI and healing,  Epidemiology and risk factors Clinical dx and low vs high risk BSI,  Overarching treatment plan mobility, strength, and plyometrics for bone loading,  When can athletes return to run and how to progress running program 

    References 

    1. Warden SJ, Davis IS, Fredericson M. Management and Prevention of Bone Stress Injuries in Long-Distance Runners. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014;44(10):749-765. doi:10.2519/jospt.2014.5334

    2. Warden SJ, Edwards WB, Willy RW. Optimal Load for Managing Low-Risk Tibial and Metatarsal Bone Stress Injuries in Runners: The Science Behind the Clinical Reasoning. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;51(7):322-330. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.9982

    3. Warden SJ, Edwards WB, Willy RW. Preventing Bone Stress Injuries in Runners with Optimal Workload. Curr Osteoporos Rep. 2021;19(3):298-307. doi:10.1007/s11914-021-00666-y

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/

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    Run Time: 55:04 Released on November 4th, 2021

  • We break down the basics regarding blood flow restriction training in the clinic.

    Topics Include:

    Proposed mechanisms of BFR Safety  Determining proper limb occlusion pressure and what works best for developing muscle strength and hypertrophy Exercise volume and determining proper load  What type of patients or athletes benefit from BFR Specifics regarding BFR with resistance exercise and aerobic exercise  Pain Modulation Using BFR with post-op ACL 

    Resources: 

    1.Hughes L, Rosenblatt B, Haddad F, et al. Comparing the Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction and Traditional Heavy Load Resistance Training in the Post-Surgery Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Patients: A UK National Health Service Randomised Controlled Trial. Sports Med. 2019;49(11):1787-1805. doi:10.1007/s40279-019-01137-2

    2. Patterson SD, Burr JF, Warmington S. Editorial: Blood Flow Restriction: Rehabilitation to Performance. Front Physiol. 2021;12:566421. doi:10.3389/fphys.2021.566421

    3. Owens Recovery Science 

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

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    Run Time: 37:07 Released on October 4th, 2021

  • This episode is the last episode of our Pain Science Series. We discuss three different case studies on how to apply pain neuroscience education in the clinic.

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!  

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    Run Time: 43:42 Released on September 14th, 2021

  • This episode is the second of three episodes of our Pain Science Series. This week, we break down the drivers of persistent pain. 


    Topics Include:

    Cup Overflow Analogy Control of Stressors Sleep Mental Health Fear of Movement Graded Exposure

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    More About Us: 
    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/
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    Run Time: 36:34
    Released on August 31st, 2021

  • This episode is the first of three episodes of our Pain Science Series. This week, we break down pain biology and try to simplify the pain process. 

    Topics Include:

    Defining pain Breaking down the process of pain  Pain modulation  What causes odd pains? Central sensitization 

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    More About Us: 

    Website: https://athletesfirstperformance.weebly.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletes_first_physio/

  • In episode 10 we discuses the evaluation and management of athletic low back pain. We talk about the differences between flexion and extension sensitive athletes and then take a deep dive into evaluation and treatment of spondylolysis in youth athletes. 

    Topics Include:

    Initial evaluation for athletic low back pain  Specific tests to help identify spondylosis The importance of regional interdependence when dealing with athletes   Trunk specific training and rehab progressions for athletes dealing with spondylosis  Our thoughts on motor control exercises vs low back strengthening 

    Articles

    1.Daniels JM, Pontius G, El-Amin S, Gabriel K. Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Athletes. Sports Health. 2011;3(4):336-345. doi:10.1177/1941738111410861

    2.Purcell L, Micheli L. Low Back Pain in Young Athletes. Sports Health. 2009;1(3):212-222. doi:10.1177/1941738109334212

    3. Selhorst M, Allen M, McHugh R, MacDonald J. REHABILITATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPONDYLOLYSIS IN THE YOUTH ATHLETE. Intl J Sports Phys Ther. 2020;15(2):287-300. doi:10.26603/ijspt20200287

    4. Nambi G, Abdelbasset WK, Alqahtani BA, Alrawaili SM, Abodonya AM, Saleh AK. Isokinetic back training is more effective than core stabilization training on pain intensity and sports performances in football players with chronic low back pain: A randomized controlled trial. Medicine. 2020;99(21):e20418. doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000020418

    Thanks for listening and as always if you have any questions feel free to reach out on social media or email! 

  • In this episode we introduce the new clinical practice guidelines for managing lateral ankle sprains. We break down the CPG and discuss how we will be using the evidence to help improve our treatment for athletes/patients following a lateral ankle sprain. The flow of the podcast starts with defining a lateral ankle sprain and then identifying risk factors for  primary and secondary injury. We then dive into our assessment of specific impairments for acute sprains then analyze a new framework for return to sport criteria. There is also discussion on prophylactic ankle bracing vs taping, stable and unstable surface balance training, and updated views on ankle special testing.

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    Articles 

    Caffrey E, Docherty CL, Schrader J, Klossnner J. The Ability of 4 Single-Limb Hopping Tests to Detect Functional Performance Deficits in Individuals With Functional Ankle Instability. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2009;39(11):799-806. doi:10.2519/jospt.2009.3042

    Martin RL, Davenport TE, Fraser JJ, et al. Ankle Stability and Movement Coordination Impairments: Lateral Ankle Ligament Sprains Revision 2021: Clinical Practice Guidelines Linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health From the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy of the American Physical Therapy Association. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021;51(4):CPG1-CPG80. doi:10.2519/jospt.2021.0302

    Smith MD, Vicenzino B, Bahr R, et al. Return to sport decisions after an acute lateral ankle sprain injury: introducing the PAASS framework—an international multidisciplinary consensus. Br J Sports Med. Published online June 22, 2021:bjsports-2021-104087. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2021-104087

    Run Time: 1:08:12

    Released on July 13th, 2021

  • In this week's episode, we discuss our principles of rehab. We start with the history and the importance of defining the situation and activity to give us a good foundation of where we need to take our objective exam. Next, we talk about our 6 principles of rehab to help develop systems based thinking for our evaluation and treatment. At last, we go over the Vermeil's Hierarchy, different phases of rehab, and criterion based vs timeline based thinking to help guid our treatment progressions. 

    Thanks for listening and as always, please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

  • During this episode we provide an overview of hip femoroacetebular impingement syndrome evaluation and treatment.

    Topics covered include:
    Classifying different hip pathologies and defining FAI
    The Funnel Approach to assessing the hip
    Guiding principles for treatment                                                                                                                                                                    General treatment options for improving hip mobility and strength 

    Articles

    Reiman MP, Thorborg K, Sportsphysio M. CLINICAL EXAMINATION AND PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT OF HIP JOINT-RELATED PAIN IN ATHLETES. 

    Reiman MP, Agricola R, Kemp JL, et al. Consensus recommendations on the classification, definition and diagnostic criteria of hip-related pain in young and middle-aged active adults from the International Hip-related Pain Research Network, Zurich 2018. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(11):631-641. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-101453

    Thanks for listening and as always please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

  • In this episode we cover the control-chaos continuum and how it relates to late stage ACLR rehabilitation with Dr. Madi Franek. 

    twitter: madisonfranek

    instagram: dr.madison.franek

    Topics Covered Include: 

    ° Describing the Control to Chaos Model  and how we can utilize this approach in our program design during on field rehab

    ° Objectively breaking down the athletes capacity to perform a task such as double or single leg squatting 

    ° Discussing his rehab and reconditioning process for athletes returning to sport following ACL injury 

    °Energy system development and discussing the differences between intensive and extensive training 

    ° Specific criteria that he looks at in order to progress throughout the rehab process for running, plyometrics, return to on field training, and return to play 

    Article Links: 

    Taberner M, Dyk NV, Allen T, et al. Physical preparation and return to performance of an elite female football player following ACL reconstruction : a journey to the FIFA Women ’ s World Cup. Published online 2020. doi:10.1136/bmjsem-2020-000843

  • For our fifth episode, we are joined by Dr. Wesley Talley to talk about the examination and treatment of the shoulder in baseball players. Wesley has a background in working with overhead athletes both during his time in the ATI Sports Residency and in his current position with ATI in Spartanburg, SC.

    We cover the subjective and objective portions of the examination as it relates to baseball players and then go into specific education and treatment strategies that Wesley uses to maximize the athlete's ability to recover and then return to sport. There are a lot of specifics that go into working with this population and we greatly appreciate Wesley's expertise on the subject.

    Thanks for listening and as always please let us know if you have any questions, recommendations, or topics you would like us to cover!

    Article Links:

    Wilk KE, Bagwell MS, Davies GJ, Arrigo CA. RETURN TO SPORT PARTICIPATION CRITERIA FOLLOWING SHOULDER INJURY: A CLINICAL COMMENTARY. Intl J Sports Phys Ther. 2020;15(4):624-642. doi:10.26603/ijspt20200624 

    Matsel KA, Butler RJ, Malone TR, Hoch MC, Westgate PM, Uhl TL. Current Concepts in Arm Care Exercise Programs and Injury Risk Reduction in Adolescent Baseball Players: A Clinical Review. Sports Health. 2021;13(3):245-250. doi:10.1177/1941738120976384 

    Reinold MM, Macrina LC, Fleisig GS, Aune K, Andrews JR. Effect of a 6-Week Weighted Baseball Throwing Program on Pitch Velocity, Pitching Arm Biomechanics, Passive Range of Motion, and Injury Rates. Sports Health. 2018;10(4):327-333. doi:10.1177/1941738118779909  

    Run Time: 58:24 

    Released on May 19th, 2021