Healthcare Revolution

Every athlete wants to get back as quickly as possible after an injury—but returning too soon can have devastating consequences. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , Dr. Brad Powell sits down with Caroline Vixaysack, PT, DPT, ATC , a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, former competitive figure skater, and ACL specialist at Foundation Physical Therapy, to break down w...

Why do so many people stay in pain—even after X-rays, MRIs, physical therapy, or surgery? In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution Podcast, Brad Powell sits down with Dr. K. Bo Foreman, PhD, PT, Professor of Physical Therapy & Athletic Training and Director of the Motion Analysis Facility at the University of Utah. Dr. Foreman explains why understanding basic anatomy isn't just for doc...

Back pain affects millions of people—but knowing what treatment is right for you can be overwhelming. Should you try physical therapy? Chiropractic care? Injections? Surgery? Or just wait it out? In this episode, minimally invasive spine surgeon Dr. Steinhaus breaks down the full spectrum of back pain treatment options, explaining what works, who each treatment is for, and when surgery truly becom...

Most people walk away from a minor car accident thinking they're fine. Then the headaches start. The neck pain won't go away. Their back feels different. Weeks turn into months, and they never quite feel the same again. In this episode, chiropractor Jay Sheltin breaks down why seemingly minor car accidents can create long-term problems, what actually happens to the body during a collision,...

Most women are told how to prepare for birth — but almost nobody talks about what happens to your body after. In this episode, Katrina Lecheminat opens up about her personal pregnancy and postpartum journey, and how pelvic floor therapy completely changed the way she recovered physically and mentally after having a baby. From pain and weakness to rebuilding confidence and strength, this is the sid...

When an injury happens, waiting days or even weeks to get answers can lead to frustration, delayed treatment, and a longer road to recovery. Orthopedic walk-in clinics are helping change that by giving patients faster access to specialized care and creating a better pathway from injury to recovery. In this episode of Healthcare Revolution, we sit down with Cory Belnap, co-founder of Ortho & In...

Are you skipping the best form of healthcare without even realizing it? In this episode of Healthcare Revolution, we sit down with Bryan Gallaer, DPT, ATC to unpack why physical therapy is one of the most powerful—yet most underutilized—tools in healthcare today. Too many people wait until pain becomes unbearable or go straight to more invasive options, when physical therapy could have been the fi...

What if the first step you take when you’re in pain is actually slowing down your recovery? In this episode of Healthcare Revolution, we sit down with Katie O'Bright to break down why choosing physical therapy first for musculoskeletal injuries can lead to faster recovery, fewer unnecessary treatments, and better long-term outcomes. Most people are conditioned to go straight to a doctor when s...

Is joint pain really just a normal part of getting older… or have we been getting it wrong? In this episode of the Healthcare Revolution Podcast , we sit down with Samuel Spinelli to break down one of the biggest misconceptions in health and fitness: that pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility are simply inevitable with age. Samuel dives into: Why joint pain is often misunderstood (and misdiagnosed...

What does it take to run an ultra marathon—and keep going when your body is completely done? In this episode, Tim Hughes breaks down the mindset, discipline, and mental toughness required to push beyond human limits. We talk about: Ultra marathon training and recovery Mental resilience and discipline How to push past pain and exhaustion Building a mindset that doesn’t quit If you’re interested in...

Most people think Physical Therapy is just about rehab… but it can be so much more. In this episode, we sit down with Drew Wilcox to break down how you can turn physical therapy into a real career path — whether that’s becoming a DPT, working in sports rehab, or even building your own clinic. We go deep on: How to become a physical therapist (step-by-step) What DPT school is actually like Salary e...

In this episode of Healthcare Revolution, we sit down with Dr. Justin Carrier, President of APTA Utah, to talk about how physical therapists are helping lead major healthcare changes in Utah. We discuss the push for better access to care, the growing role of PTs in primary care, and the legislative efforts that could expand what physical therapists can do for patients. From imaging and durable med...

Feeling stretched thin in your business? You’re not alone. In this episode, Will Humphreys joins us to talk about a powerful concept: buying back your time. From leveraging virtual assistants to thinking differently about delegation, this conversation centers on creating more freedom, clarity, and growth as a leader. If you’re trying to scale, avoid burnout, or simply stop doing everything yoursel...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Dr. Jared Aida, a board-certified PM&R and fellowship-trained sports medicine physician, to tackle a powerful question: how do we move patients from dependence to true empowerment? We explore what it really means to be an active participant in your health instead of a passive consumer of the system. From medication reliance and procedure-driven...

Stop normalizing postpartum symptoms. In this episode with Betty Delass, PT, DPT, we unpack one of the biggest misconceptions in postpartum recovery — that symptoms are simply something women have to accept after having a baby. Leakage, pain with sex, chronic back pain, abdominal weakness — these experiences may be common, but they are not normal. We dive into why the “gap” in diastasis recti does...

Getting an MRI can feel overwhelming. Suddenly you’re reading words like degeneration , bulging disc , or herniation — and it’s easy to assume something is seriously wrong. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , Brad Klemetson, PT, DPT helps break down what MRI findings actually mean and why they don’t always explain your pain. We talk about how common “abnormal” findings are in people wit...

We’ve been told for decades that the best way to heal an injury is to rest it, ice it, and wait for the pain to go away. But what if that advice is actually slowing your recovery? In this solo episode, Brad Powell, PT, DPT breaks down why the traditional RICE method is outdated and what modern research says actually helps injuries heal faster. From why rest can weaken your body, to how movement, b...

Low back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide, yet millions of people bounce between imaging, medications, injections, and specialists without ever understanding the root of their pain—or how to prevent it from coming back. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , host Brad Powell, DPT is joined by Dr. Jeremy Joyal, MD, a board-certified pain physician specializing in spine a...

Most families don’t realize they’re behind until a crisis forces decisions they were never prepared to make. This week, we sat down with Steven Schiess , a seasoned post-acute care expert, to talk honestly about what families wish they had known sooner. We dive into the realities of skilled nursing stays, Medicare coverage, and why discharge planning begins the moment a patient is admitted — not b...

Most people don’t realize how much time, money, and frustration they lose simply by starting in the wrong place when an injury happens. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , we sit down with Ty Berrett, Executive Director of Western Rehab , to explore why Physical Therapists are uniquely equipped to evaluate and manage musculoskeletal injuries — and how recognizing PTs as primary care cou...

A new year often brings big fitness goals — but for many people, joint pain or arthritis makes those goals feel out of reach. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution, Dr. Brad Powell, PT, DPT, is joined by Dr. Alyssa Kuhn, PT, DPT, to discuss how to return to exercise in 2026 with or without arthritis. They unpack why extreme New Year resolutions tend to fail, how joints, muscles, and bones a...

Every January, gyms fill up—and by February, they’re empty again. Not because people are lazy, but because they get hurt, burned out, or overwhelmed. In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , Dr. Brad Powell, PT, DPT, sits down with CrossFit coach Elijah Bowers to talk about what it actually takes to get back to the gym without breaking your body. Elijah has coached athletes and everyday huma...

What if rehab was only the beginning of healthcare—not the finish line? In this episode of The Healthcare Revolution , Brad sits down with Dr. Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC, FAPTA—internationally recognized leader in neurologic rehabilitation—to challenge how we think about recovery, wellness, and the role of physical therapy. From Parkinson’s disease to fall risk, balance disorders, and community-base...

Have you ever wondered how childhood experiences shape our mental and physical health? In this episode, Bharat Sanders, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, breaks down the science of trauma, resilience, and connection — and why safe, stable relationships can literally change the trajectory of a life. We dive into how children experience stress differently, the role of parents in modeling regu...

What if the missing link in your low back pain has been overlooked this entire time? In this powerful episode, Brad sits down with two of the most influential voices in modern spine care — Kyle Kiesel, PT, PhD and Jeremy Joyal, MD — to unpack the science, the misconceptions, and the future of treating back pain with precision. Together, they break down the role of the multifidus, why so many peopl...