Movement Upgraded Podcast

After almost 5 years in practice and working with thousands of people, it has become obvious that most people don't fully understand physical therapy and rehab. In this episode, we're diving into the 3 most common misconceptions patients we've worked with (and people we've talked to) have about rehab and why it's closer to fitness coaching than your typical doctor visit. 

If you've ever wondered what it's like to work with us to tackle a nagging injury, tune in to this episode. We're diving into what an assessment looks like as well as what you can expect from us and what we require from our clients to help them achieve their goals.

I'm never shy when it comes to my disappointment with DPT school. While much of what I hoped to learn was glazed over or hardly touched on, there were a few things the education and process really helped me learn. In this episode, we'll cover the 3 biggest unexpected things I learned or developed through DPT school, AND we even touch on how my understanding of the differences between a trainer and...

It can very often feel like there isn't enough time in the day to take care of ourselves. With the new-er focus on mobility, it can easily get overwhelming with how much there is to work on and how little time there is to do the work. If you've ever wondered how much time you should be dedicating to mobility work, this episode is for you!

While strength programming has really progressed in recent years, there are still some things that could be upgraded for better results. We definitely can't prevent injuries, but we can do better to address common issues most people face as they get older. Tune in to this episode to learn the 3 things you can upgrade in your strength programming to help mitigate injuries.

It can be so frustrating to work on your mobility and feel like nothing is happening. Mobility work progress is definitely like watching paint dry - slow and boring. BUT there should still be progress. If you're struggling with results, tune in to this podcast to learn one of the most common reasons that's happening. It might surprise you!

Learning something new is never easy. Yet as adults, we sometimes put a lot of pressure on ourselves to be good at everything we try, and then we get frustrated when we don't succeed. Mobility work is no different. In this episode, we cover the journey I take clients through - the 4 stages of learning, what that looks like at each stage, and signs you're progressing at each stage.

In this episode, Dr. Jen breaks down 3 of her favorite ways to implement mobility work into strength training programs. Programming is a science and an art, which means there are many ways to achieve similar results. The goal of this episode is to keep things simple and to not overwhelm you with an abundance of options. If you are a coach interested in programming mobility or a movement nerd who l...

DOMs (delayed onset muscle soreness) is that stiff, achy feeling you get a day or two after a particularly intense workout. When we first get into fitness, it's often something that we feel is an immediate "reward" or proof that we did something. Unfortunately, most people assume this is a necessary feeling for every workout and begin chasing it. I'm here to flip that idea on its head and give you...

As requested on Instagram, Dr. Jen brings Dr. Ryan Hosler back onto the podcast to breakdown Squat University's controversial Instagram post about the Jefferson Curl exercise. We talk about why we didn't like this post, provide some movement education, explain why you likely shouldn't fear this particular exericse, and briefly speak about what the research says about his claims. To wrap up this ep...

Entering a new decade of my life had me reflecting and made me realize this year marks a full decade in the fitness industry. Believe it or not, I was not always a "fitness person"- sure, I loved sports, but not even super competitively. Needless to say, it's been a journey these past 10 years. In this episode, I share 10 of the biggest lessons I've learned over this decade. Fitness has so much to...

We recently returned from a trip to visit family in Indiana and family visits are always filled with lots of questions and requests for advice on rehab, pain, and fitness. Dr. Jen shares two of those stories in this episode to highlight why mobility training is more important than you may realize - even if it's just as simple as daily CARs, how we need to be our own advocates in healthcare, and ye...

There are plenty of coaches and trainers on the internet (and in-person) promoting overly complicated warm-up routines, creating yet another barrier to fitness. Tune in to hear Dr. Jen's thoughts on workout warm-up routines. In this episode, Dr. Jen discusses the exact warm-up routine that she uses herself and for all of her patients & clients.

The menstrual cycle can have huge implications on how you feel on a week-by-week basis, yet no one seems to talk about it. In fact, for many, it was regarded as "taboo" to speak about, despite how much it impacts our lives for our child-bearing years. In this episode, we're breaking down the menstrual cycle, how it can affect your ability to show up in your life, and the frustrations that come wit...

If you struggle with lower back pain, tightness, or chronic lower back injuries, then check this episode out. Dr. Ryan Hosler joins Dr. Jen to discuss everything low back related, including how they assess the lower back, introduce movement into the lower back, and progressively overload the spine to build strength and resilience. 

If you have lower back pain or you have been told that you need to work on your core, then this episode is for you. Dr. Ryan Hosler joins Dr. Jen to discuss everything about core stability, including what it is, what it isn't, how to self-assess your own core stability, and how to properly progress your core stability training.

If you've ever wanted to know more about getting better hip mobility, this episode is for you. Dr. Ryan is back on the podcast with Dr. Jen to discuss some important mobility concepts that apply to every joint, give some insight on how we assess hip mobility, and some tips on beginning to work on upgrading your hips. We also chat about hip mobility for squatting. Tune in if you have a hip that nee...

Pain is a normal part of being human; we all experience it at some point. Some people experience a lot more of it than others. In this episode, Dr. Jen discusses 3 things that research shows makes us more resilient against chronic pain. Tune in to hear what they are & get a glimpse on why traditional healthcare fails most people in helping them combat chronic pain. If you're nerdy like Dr. Jen and...

In this episode, Jen interviews Dr. Emily Rausch, a chiropractor who specializes in helping pole dancers recover from injuries and build stronger, more resilient bodies. In this episode, you'll learn how (and why) Dr. Emily decided to specialize in working with pole dancers and how she helps pole dancers both online and in-person. Dr. Emily also discusses some of the most common pole injuries she...

In this episode, Jen interviews Steph Gaudreau, a strength coach on a mission to help women adequately fuel their fitness pursuits, so they can get strong AF. In this episode, you'll learn some of the most common struggles women deal with when underfueling, how that becomes worse with age, and what you can do to make sure you're fueling enough for your goals. 

In this episode, I invited my husband, Dr. Ryan Hosler, onto the podcast to discuss some of the similarities and differences between chiropractors and physical therapists. We discuss why he became a chiropractor, what chiropractic school is like, what an "adjustment" is, and how a good chiropractor should actually be very similar to a good physical therapist because they both follow research and e...

If you've ever been told that you're "double-jointed" or have excessive flexibility or you work with people who tend to be hypermobile, then this episode is for you. We're covering the two main things to consider when exercising with hypermobility: control & load management. 

Getting a diagnosis like osteoarthritis (OA) or being told you have "bone-on-bone" or "wear & tear" perpetuates a sense of fragility and can often leave you feeling hopeless and afraid to exercise or load your body. In this episode, we unpack these phrases, why they're harmful, and what you should consider if you've been given this diagnosis or told these things from a healthcare provider. You may...

I used to think that fitness and exercise were all about discipline and willpower. I thought that all fitness people had some sort of superpower. But, it turns out that's not the case. Tune into this episode to learn 3 ways to leverage your willpower better to get consistent (and stay consistent) with your movement goals.

If you've ever been confused about the terms 'flexibility' or 'mobility' and what they mean, then this episode is for you. Not only will you leave with a better understanding of the differences between flexibility and mobility, but you'll also learn about hypermobility and how mobility training helps to mitigate injuries and improve performance.