Return to Performance Podcast

In today's episode we introduce the 2nd part of the Return from Rehab Series where we discuss common complaints of pain associated with lower body push (i.e. squat) patterns and considerations to make when returning from rehab of these common issues or how to modify training to continue to make progress towards your goals.

In today's episode we discuss a topic that is far from our general scope of knowledge (but we gave it a shot!), and that is fashion . More specifically, we touched on general appearance and attire as former physical therapy students, practicing physical therapists, and overall professionalism in healthcare as discussed in a recent controversial article published in the Journal of Vascular Surgery....

Today's episode is the first installment of the "Return from Rehab" series in which we will be discussing how to progressively reintroduce training following a stint of "rehab" during an injury or time away from the gym. Episodes will focus on modifications of certain movement patterns, exercise selection, and how to program progressions for these movements. Stick around for more insight on how to...

Today we are joined by Elroy Houston, the co-owner of Unlimited Tennis Academy and expert tennis coach. Elroy talks about how he got his start in tennis in a unique way, and the path that led him to co-found one of the most holistic and professional tennis academies in the country.

In today's episode we sit down with Dr. Nisha Meyer to discuss what led her to her position as a Physical Therapist at Precision Performance Physical Therapy. We touch on her background in strength and conditioning, group fitness, CrossFit, and how these led her to her current focus on the management of female athletes. Nisha also discusses her own training and how she likes to stay in shape and c...

In today's episode we meet Rob Rabena, the head strength and conditioning coach at Maplezone Sports Institute. Rob has studied formally at the undergraduate and graduate level, ultimately earning a Masters in Exercise Science. He then went on to apply that academic education to practice with a variety of athletes with many backgrounds, but focuses specifically on assisting baseball players in achi...

In today's episode we meet Jon Herting, a physical therapist as well as the founder/owner of Precision Performance Physical Therapy. Jon gives us an inside look at his background and what led him to become a physical therapist and eventually start his own business. He also discusses the challenges that face the healthcare system and how he and Precision plan to rise to the occasion and set the sta...

Today's episode we meet Troy Koch, a physical therapist at Precision Performance Physical Therapy, and take a look into the personal side that inspired Troy to become a physical therapist and how he continues to stay active in his own life.

In this episode Dr. Nick Perugini discusses the importance of core stability and training with a local gym and their coaches. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions by emailing jon@precisionperformancept.com. Did you know we offer remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit precisionperformancept.com for more information. Connect with...

In this episode the guys interview former Maplezone Sports Performance Strength and Conditioning intern Mike Rytelewski who is now the Director of Sports Performance and Co-Owner of Team Invictus and Compete Academy in Neptune, NJ. In this episode Mike discusses the the learning curve he has gone through as both a new coach and business owner over the past 5 years and what his plans are moving for...

In this episode the guys discuss how they form a team around there athletes to ensure optimal outcomes during the rehab and performance training process. They discuss how they believe Physical Therapists, Personal Trainers and Strength and Conditioning coaches should approach integration and how each professional has a pivotol role in the process. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions by...

In this episode the guys talk with Cat Hammer, Director of Nutrition for Maplezone Sports Institute. In this discussion she brings her wealth of knowledge from working in pro baseball and Division 1 college athletics to now working with everyone from adolescent athletes to their pro counter parts. She discusses her assessment process. How she guides athletes to make the write choices within their...

In this episode the guys welcome back Nick Mascioli. Since moving on from being a pro baseball strength coach he is now Director of Sports Performance at Second Baptist High School in Houston, Texas where he deals with all levels of adolescent athlete participating in all sports. Nick continues to provide us great insight from his plethora of coaching experiences in a variety of settings. Enjoy! D...

In this episode the guys discuss unilateral lower body training. They discuss why they program it, how they program it and the variations they will use to reduce injury and improve performance. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, customized remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit http://precisionperformancept.com for more i...

In this episode Dr. Ray Carr discusses arm care for overhead athletes. He discusses upper body injury prevention and performance measures that you can easily add to your program to improve your overall performance. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, customized remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit http://precisionperform...

In this episode Dr. Nick Perugini, Dr. Ray Carr and Coach Rob Rabena discuss programming unilateral upper body lifts into their programs. They discuss the "why" behind including these in their programs and how they benefit their athletes as they enter the playing field. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and...

Gaining mass and size in the gym is hard for some people and easier for others. In this episode the guys discuss the most evidence based ways to gain mass and why both nutrition changes and consistency in lifting are keys to success. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit http://precisio...

In this episode the guys discuss the concept of overtraining vs under-recovery. Does it truly matter or do we just need to make sure an athletes program is comprehensive to include all aspects of physical development, sleep, nutrition and hydration? Find out our thoughts. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students a...

In todays episode the guys discuss the importance of certifications in the worlds fitness and Physical Therapy. They discus what they look for when hiring an individual and which certifications are important to them. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit http://precisionperformancept.co...

Remote fitness programming has been gaining traction recently and there are a lot of pros and cons to this medium of workout delivery. In this episode the guys discuss their experiences with remote programming, how they utilize it, who it works for and why they use it daily to deliver top notch programs to their clients and patients. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote progr...

In this episode the guys discuss tendon injuries and the best practice for treating them across all populations. There are a lot of great nuggets of information in this episode. Enjoy! Did you know we offer done-for-you workouts, remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit http://precisionperformancept.com for more information. Connect with us...

In this episode Coach Jim Ferris owner of GYM Ferris Fitness (@gymferris) discusses the state of the industry. He discusses what he has seen, where he thinks the industry is now and where he thinks it is going. Enjoy! Did you know we offer remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit precisionperformancept.com for more information. Connect with...

Dr. Jon Herting recently presented a seminar on managing and training through shoulder pain. This episode is a recording of that hour long seminar. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions by emailing jon@precisionperformancept.com. Did you know we offer remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit precisionperformancept.com for more inf...

Dr. Jon Herting recently presented a seminar on managing and training through low back pain. This episode is a recording of that hour long seminar. Enjoy and let us know if you have any questions by emailing jon@precisionperformancept.com. Did you know we offer remote programming, video telehealth sessions and mentorship for students and professionals. Visit precisionperformancept.com for more inf...

Building community is the number one thing you can do to grow a successful gym and the guys at Gage Strength Training in West Chester, PA have done a great job doing so. In this episode, Devin Gage and Jeff Schumacher discuss how they built a thriving culture of support and how they hire the staff that supports both their clients success and gym growth. Enjoy! You can connect with the guys over at...