ClinicalAthlete Podcast

Competition prep for physique athletes is hard. Why do injury rates seem to be higher during this time? What are the optimal training and nutritional strategies when preparing for a show? Are all types of cardio created equal? Is cardio necessary at all for a show-prep cut? We welcome internationally recognized coach, competitor, and researcher Eric Helms, PhD onto the show to discuss these topics...

In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Nate Wong onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community! Topics Covered: - 7:13: Handling resistance from professors and peers - 19:46: How can professionals better support students - 29:08: Balancing curriculum information with other knowledge - 45:55: How does strength & conditioni...

What are the important things to look for when interpreting research? What can we take from research conclusions? What are strategies to setting realistic goals for diet and training? We discuss these things and much more with Dr. Melissa Davis of Renaissance Periodization. Learn more about Mel here: https://goo.gl/W3dwu2 (https://goo.gl/W3dwu2) Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: http...

In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community, with special guest John Flagg! Topics Covered: - 7:19: The future of Athletic Trainers - 21:54: Applying load management in the athletic training setting - 33:42: Injury Prevention - 50:18: Pain Tolerance Follow John on Instagram @rebuildstrongeronline (https://www.instagram.com/rebuildstrongeronline/) To learn more about the...

In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community! Topics Covered: - 6:09: Handling disagreement with colleagues - 15:51: Affective-reflective theory of physical inactivity - 21:25: Peripheral vs. central sensitization - 42:07: Future research that we would like to see Follow Michael on Instagram @michaelvamato To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.cl...

In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community with special guest Steph Allen, DPT! - 7:00: Compliance & fear avoidance with ACL rehab - 16:06: Using the objective measures learned in school - 27:22: Applying acute:chronic workload ratios to barbell sports - 40:09: Residencies - are they worth it? - 47:14: Advice to new grads making a 5-year plan Follow Steph on Instagram ...

In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community! - 2:24: Management of DOMS - 11:30: Learning about integrating S&C into rehab - 21:25: Tempo work and overuse injuries - 30:00: Specificity of diagnoses and documentation - 44:45: Approaching professors about curriculum To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com (https://www.clinicalath...

Why must we overcomplicate things? In this episode, we welcome Physiotherapist and strength and conditioning specialist, Adam Meakins, onto the show to discuss management of shoulder injuries (and other topics) in a simple, practical way. Adam's blog: https://thesports.physio/ (https://thesports.physio/) To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com (https://ww...

In this episode, we welcome co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel, onto the show to discuss how to program your strength training when coming back from an injury. To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community:https://www.clinicalathlete.com (https://www.clinicalathlete.com/)

In this episode, we welcome strength coach and science aficionado Greg Nuckols onto the show. Greg discusses the similarities & differences between men and women regarding their responses to resistance training, based on fundamental physiology and a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature. Greg's blog:www.strongerbyscience.com/ (https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.strongerbyscience....

What is Frozen Shoulder and how do we manage it? In this episode, we welcome Jarod Hall, DPT onto the podcast to answer these questions and to discuss: - the importance of the subjective exam- the impact of placebo & nocebo on these patients- pain neuroscience education as a whole- therapeutic exercise treatment for the frozen shoulder Follow Jarod on IG:www.instagram.com/drjarodhalldpt (https://e...

In this episode, we are joined by Meryl Alappattu, DPT, PhD to discuss current evidence and management of urinary incontinence. - How common is it, and why isn't it talked about more?- Evidence-based treatment- Considerations for athletes- Resources and referral systems Connect with Dr. Meryl Alappattu:twitter.com/pundispice (https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fpundispice)Meryl's Univ...

Arthroscopic knee surgery is common, but is it warranted? Today we are joined by Sydney-based Orthopedic surgeon and researcher, Dr. Ian Harris. Dr. Harris discusses the evidence-practice gap regarding the use of arthroscopic knee surgery and provides insight into how we can improve the system. We discuss one of Dr. Harris' research papers - in which there was a strong recommendation AGAINST the u...

What is knee valgus? When is it a mechanism of injury and when is it not? Does it matter in the squat? In this episode, we welcome Sam Spinelli, DPT to discuss these questions and more. If you'd like to learn more about this topic, check out Sam's ClinicalAthlete Webinar at: www.clinicalathlete.com (https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.clinicalathlete.com)

How do we define and track "load" with progressive rehab? How do we organize the rehab plan while managing other athlete stressors? In this episode of the ClinicalAthlete Podcast, we welcome Scot Morrison onto the show to discuss these topics, as well as: -When is it better to strive for “good enough” rather than “optimal”-Examples of feedback loops and metrics to track in order to keep the rehab...

In this episode of the ClinicalAthlete Podcast, we discuss how patient beliefs and expectations of care can have a significant effect on patient outcomes. We also discuss how we can manage, potentially reframe, and measure patient expectations clinically. We finish the show discussing a case study of an injured athlete, and how to incorporate patient education as it relates to appropriately framin...

That is the question we attempt to answer in this episode. What does "self-myofascial release" do and how does it do it? Is it worth spending time on? Does it effect recovery, performance, or injury? What does the research say? Here's our take..

In the first edition of the ClinicalAthlete debate series, we are joined by Dr. William Brady, DC of: integrativediagnosis.com. During this professional debate, we discuss the biopsychosocial model of pain and injury. What effect does a clinician have on the "bio"? When and how should the "psychosocial" element be addressed? Should we take a "structuralist" or "pain science" approach when diagnosi...

Are children specializing too soon? How early is too early to pick one sport? What can we do to foster long-term development? In this episode, we discuss youth athletic development and whether early sport specialization is a risk factor for our young athletes. Peer-Reviewed References:Feeley BT. et al. When is it too early for single sport specialization? AJSM. 2015Myer GD. et al. Sport specializa...

What is "pain"? Does pain mean tissue damage? Can we, or should we, treat pain directly? Does the approach change in acute versus chronic cases? In this episode, we attempt to talk through the complex topic of pain science, as it relates to clinical application. Logic of Rehab pain science blog:goo.gl/f9PZG6 (https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Ff9PZG6) Peer-Reviewed References:Williams AC....

In this episode of the ClinicalAthlete podcast, we are joined by Jason Eure, DPT, to discuss the physiology and current best practice for the management of Tendinopathy. Follow Jason on Twitter: twitter.com/jmeure Read Jason's awesome blogs on Tendinopathy:Squatting with Patellar TendinopathyTraining with Biceps Tendinopathy Find your nearest ClinicalAthlete Provider or ClinicalAthlete Event at  w...

In this episode of the ClinicalAthlete Podcast, Quinn Henoch, DPT, Michael Ray, DC, and Derek Miles, DPT discuss the current evidence for a popular modality - the infamous "voodoo" bands. Reference:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28254581 (https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fpubmed%2F28254581)

Epistemology - the theory of knowledge. How do we know what we know? In the very first episode of the ClinicalAthlete Podcast, Quinn Henoch, DPT, Michael Ray, DC, and Derek Miles, DPT discuss the past, present, and future of evidence-based practice.