Return to Performance Podcast

In today's episode we are joined by Derek Batman, head strength and conditioning coach and owner of Hardbat Athletics. We discuss the mindset around injury, how Derek assess this in his athletes, and considerations on the impact of mindset with athletes in the gym. Hope it helps!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Dan D'Egidio, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and graduate of Temple University, to discuss the benefits of blending strength training with running. Dan is an advanced clinician in the coaching & management of musculoskeletal pain in runners. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we discuss 10 concepts that are often only learned once students transition into the real-world clinical setting. Dr. Max and Dr. Nisha discuss how these 10 things impact students and young clinician's perspectives. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Nisha Meyer discusses her research at Temple University on sleep in DPT students. We touch on what this research and other studies suggest regarding sleep and pain, mental health, and other health outcomes. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Max discusses the importance of self-efficacy in patient care with Dr. Brandon Fredhoff. The focus of this episode is around 2 papers, each published on the topic of self-efficacy as a predictor for persistent pain. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss the various considerations behind training for looks vs. training for performance. They share their past & recent experiences with changes in training goals, and the reasons why one might want to modify their goals & how to do so. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Brandon Fredhoff, a physical therapist and graduate of EIM/Bellin College fellowship, to discuss the pros/cons of enrolling in a residency or fellowship program after PT school. Max and Brandon discuss a variety of crucial considerations one should make before deciding to embark on another educational endeavor of that magnitude, and how to make sure your tim...

In today's episode we close out another series, Student Struggles, with a discussion between Dr. Max and future Dr. Hannah about soft skills as a student and some practical recommendations on how to better prepare yourself prior to clinical rotations as a DPT student. Hope it helps!

In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Jon discuss the pros and cons of the various models of physical therapy businesses. They also touch on how to monetize the PT skillset and other products/services that can be offered to help supplement revenue from traditional patient care. Hope this helps!

In today's episode we address another controversial topic: manual therapy. We dive into the nuance regarding how this intervention relates to our understanding of pain and injury. We also talk about some of the practical considerations regarding when manual interventions can & possible should be used. If you have questions, please reach out to us. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Max & Dr. Nick dive into a controversial topic: movement technique. They do a recap on how perspectives have changed within the profession regarding movement technique and pain/injury. This is a great episode to share with friends for discussion & ask questions. Also, check out the show notes for references cited and other resources. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we take a dive into Dr. Nick Perugini's background in both a professional and personal context. We learn about what brought Nick into the profession of Physical Therapy, what he does for fun, and even what career he might have chosen if not for PT. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we discuss some of the "hard skills" required once you enter the clinic as a student going into your full time clinical rotations. Often times, students believe they need to be up-to-speed with the latest manual therapy techniques and fancy evaluation components, is this really the case?

Do you have to practice what you preach as a PT or HCP? In today's episode we try to highlights some considerations on this topic. Namely, the potential for personal experience to provide an enhance perspective on the patient's experience, but also recognizing that some folks aren't able to share those experiences for various reasons of their own, which is perfectly okay. Hopefully this conversati...

In today's episode we follow up on the "Student Struggles" series and discuss how to deal with the uncertainty of clinical practice in the context of being trained in a fairly black and white mentality of academia. Hopefully this helps you all navigate some of this uncertainty, which is a normal part of the process!

In today's episode we discuss the difference between being hurt vs being injured. We talk about the usual aches and pains that are associated with training and when these might warrant a bit more investigation and management. Hope this helps!

In today's episode we introduce a new series titled "Student Struggles" in which we delve into the myriad of challenges that DPT students face, particularly as they transition from the academic and didactic setting into their clinical rotations. In this conversation we introduce a few of these common struggles, including a discussion surrounding how to introduce yourself to patients. Hope it helps...

In today's episode we wrap up our Return from Rehab Series and discuss "core" training when returning from the injury rehab process or while working around aches or pains that are affecting your core training. We touch on how to define "core", how to (or how not to) assess it, and how to approach training it. Hope it helps!

In today's episode we record during an Instagram live in order to field questions from any viewers, while also discussing some of our own training backgrounds and current training goals. We touch on training for performance, aesthetics, working out at home during a pandemic, and many other topics. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we discuss some of the common programming adjustments and modifications in exercise selection or technique that you might consider making when returning to the gym following some pain that limited you on your "upper body pulling" motions. This might include diagnoses such as tennis elbow, shoulder "impingement" or tendinopathy, and even low back pain. Hope it helps!

In today's episode we have a lighthearted discussion of what it is like in a typical 24 hour day for us as PTs and coaches. We touch on how we like to approach nutrition, training, and sleep strategies to optimize our schedule, and even make a few recommendations on how you might be able to help improve your 24 hours.

In today's episode we discuss some of the strategies approaching exercise selection and modification that we might make for someone returning to the gym after rehabbing common upper extremity pains that have limited them in their ability to perform pushing motions (bench press, overhead press, etc). Hope it helps!

In today's episode we discuss some of the common fitness myths we have fallen for in the past. These include Troy waking up in the middle of the night to eat chicken breast and me packing my lunches to never go more than 2 hours without a meal. Hope you all enjoy!

In today's episode we discuss common modifications for the hinge pattern when coaching someone around an injury or following a return to training after injury (commonly low back pain). Feel free to reach out to us with any questions!

In today's episode we tackle a topic that is recently more widely discussed in the health and fitness industry: the barriers women face when contemplating participating in weightlifting. These range from environmental barriers of being in a gym setting, cultural barriers in and out of the gym, and personal barriers related to the uncertainty of "how" to lift and "what" will happen when you do. Sti...