Mind Your Rehab

In this episode, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny break down why a diagnosis alone rarely tells you what you actually need to know, and what a non-diagnosis-based approach to rehab looks at instead. In this episode: Why diagnoses like arthritis, low back pain, and rotator cuff tears are the tip of the iceberg, not the full picture How becoming attached to a diagnosis can limit your progress before you ev...

In this episode, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny break down why turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for rehab exercises, injury advice, or nutrition guidance is not just unhelpful but potentially a waste of your time and money. In this episode: Why AI tools like ChatGPT and other large language models can only pull generic information from the internet, with no ability to assess your individual situation W...

In this episode, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny break down why training exclusively in neutral spine can actually leave a gap in your body's ability to handle real life, and why your spine needs to be able to bend in all directions to stay resilient. In this episode: Why the spine is designed to flex, and why rounding forward during a toe touch is completely normal How the fitness industry's emphasis o...

In this episode, Dr. Allison & Dr. Vinny break down everything you need to know about footwear and foot health. Dr. Allison explains why so many people end up with weak feet after a lifetime of restrictive shoes and socks, and walks through the hierarchy she uses with patients when picking better footwear. In this episode: Why weak feet develop and how shoe and sock design plays a role The 4 p...

Have you ever been told you need an X-ray or MRI before starting treatment — or gotten imaging results that left you more confused and scared than before? In this episode of Mind Your Rehab, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny break down everything you need to know about medical imaging: what it's actually useful for, when it's unnecessary, and why your MRI or X-ray results are not the final word on your pa...

Are you doing all the right exercises but still not getting better? In this episode of Mind Your Rehab, Dr. Allison breaks down why so many people stay stuck in pain despite months of physical therapy and consistent effort and it comes down to one key principle: joints act, muscles react. Dr. Allison shares two real patient stories from her clinic this week: A personal trainer with six months of h...

You've done PT. You liked your therapist. But you're still not back to lifting, golfing, or moving the way you want to. Sound familiar? In this episode, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny break down why cookie-cutter rehab falls short and what a more holistic, goal-driven approach actually looks like. They dig into the underrated role your feet play in everything from hip pain to Olympic lifting, the diffe...

The conversation begins with personal updates and transitions into a discussion about passive care vs. active care. The hosts explore the role of passive care in pain management and the importance of active care in rehab and recovery. They provide insights into the impact of passive care on joint training and muscle training, emphasizing the need for a balance between passive and active care for o...

After a spinal fusion eight weeks ago, one of Dr. Allison's newest clients came in having been told she didn't need PT. When she sought it out anyway, her physical therapist gave her a TENS unit and told her not to exercise at home. In this episode, Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny dig into why unrealistic post-surgical expectations can set you back just as much as the injury itself, how a fearful provid...

Most of us feel "stuck" at some point, but what if it's not a wall, just a sign to take a different action? Dr. Allison and Vinny reveal how your mindset, words, and the right questions can unlock progress you didn't realize was within reach whether it's in rehab, fitness, or life. In this conversation, they share real stories: a woman over 60 challenging her own beliefs about aging and strength,...

Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny review the reality of what it's like to start to challenging yourself when you're going through injury/surgical recovery.

In this episode Dr. Allison and Dr. Vinny introduce themselves and the goal of their new podcast, Mind Your Rehab. Remember to Like and Subscribe so that you can be notified every week when a new episode drops!