Candid Conversations with Dr. Kelsey

Surgery can be life-changing when it's the right treatment, but it's not a shortcut or magic fix. As a physical therapist who has helped hundreds of people recover from orthopedic surgeries, I've seen firsthand how unrealistic expectations can lead to disappointment, even when the surgery itself was technically successful.  In this episode, I share what I wish everyone considering s...

In this episode, I continue the conversation from my previous episode on the "messy middle" of recovery by discussing what it actually looks like when you're stuck in rehab. Through several patient stories, I break down common signs that your current treatment plan may no longer be moving you toward your goals, including exercises that never progress, a lack of meaningful improvemen...

I share how an unexpected lesson from working on my business's SEO helped me better understand what many people experience during rehab.  Whether you're recovering from an injury or coming back from surgery, there comes a point where you've put in a lot of work but still aren't where you want to be yet. That "messy middle" can be one of the hardest parts of the proces...

Most athletic adults assume using their insurance for physical therapy is the smart financial move. But what if staying with a physical therapist who isn't helping you is actually costing you more? In this episode, I share a personal experience with dental insurance that reveals a trap many people fall into without realizing it: the sunk cost fallacy. It may seem like a no-brainer to use insu...

I go over what actually matters when choosing shoes for running or CrossFit and how to know when it's time to replace your shoes. Main topics covered: How much do shoes matter for reducing injuries Importance of activity-specific shoes Taking comfort into consideration How to know when you should replace your shoes Continue the conversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.coach.kelse...

This is my race recap for the 2026 RAGE Sprint Triathlon where I got third in my age group (30-34). It was my first triathlon race postpartum, which was supposed to happen last October but ended up being postponed because of the government shutdown.  Main topics covered: Events leading up to the race My goals for the race Swim leg breakdown Bike leg breakdown Run leg breakdown What happened after...

I go over four common treatments used for pain-relief and recovery and whether they are worth the cost of paying out-of-pocket for. Main topics covered: What dry needling is and how it works What shockwave therapy is and how it works What PRP is and how it works What low-level light therapy (LLLT) is and how it works Are these treatments worth it? References: Fernández-de-Las-Peñas, C., & Nijs...

I go over my 2026 CrossFit Open experience as someone who’s been doing CrossFit for 14 years. Main topics covered: Where CrossFit fits into my current fitness goals Recap of Week 1 Recap of Week 2 Recap of Week 3 Continue the conversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.coach.kelseydpt Monthly Newsletter: https://www.anteaterptp.com/newsletter Episode topic requests: email podcast@anteate...

I focus on Dr. Jill Cook’s papers introducing the tendon pathology continuum from 2009 and her paper from 2016 revisiting this model with new evidence. Based on her papers, I’ll break down what tendinopathy is and how to actually improve it based on this updated model. Main topics covered: Previous tendinitis definition Current understanding of tendinopathy What doesn’t work when treating tendinop...

This bonus episode is my race recap for the Hyrox Las Vegas 2026 race in the Women’s Open Doubles division. Main topics covered: Overall goals and strategy What went well Station-by-station recap Overall takeaways Areas for improvement Continue the conversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.coach.kelseydpt Monthly Newsletter: https://www.anteaterptp.com/newsletter Episode topic requests...

In this episode, I’m going to talk a bit about my background, what led me into physical therapy in the first place, and why I ultimately decided to start Anteater Physical Therapy and Performance. Main topics covered: My fitness journey What led me to physical therapy My frustration with traditional physical therapy The limitations of traditional physical therapy My decision to quit and go all-in...

In this episode, I go over the benefits of strength training for youth athletes specifically, why it’s still not universally implemented in all youth sports programs, and give a rough idea of what a strength training program for youth athletes should focus on. Main topics covered: The problem with youth sports today Sports performance benefits with strength training Injury risk reduction with stre...

In today’s episode, I answer the question “Is working out while pregnant safe?” by unpacking the three most common myths active women hear about working out while pregnant, where those ideas came from, and what the research and current medical guidelines actually say. Main topics covered: Myth 1: Don’t let your heart rate go above 150 bpm Myth 2: Exercise can cause miscarriage Myth 3: Don’t lift m...

Welcome to Candid Conversations with Dr. Kelsey, a podcast focused on no-BS conversations about rehab, training, and staying active long-term. I’m Dr. Kelsey Changsing, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Anteater Physical Therapy and Performance, where I help athletic adults stay active long term. Main topics covered in this episode: Why I started this podcast My vision for this podcast My...