The Barbell Rehab Podcast

In this episode, we sit down for Part 2 with Dr. Bronnie Thompson to discuss pain, health, and physical activity. We highlight some concerns with "pendulum swings" regarding more "bio" vs. "psycho-social" contributors to pain, as well as the potential value in seeking biomedical pain solutions and the reality of pursuing a life involving living well with pain. You can learn more at Bronnie's blog...

In this episode, we sit down for Part 1 with Dr. Bronnie Thompson to discuss pain, health, and physical activity. We dive into the diverse options available to engage in fitness and enhance health, pain mechanisms, and the value in considering differences between them, along with why pain is never "just psychological". Bronnie also offers invaluable insight into ways she engages in movement practi...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jessie Czarnecki to discuss all things CrossFit. We cover essential exercises, scaling for beginners and those in pain, and the role of programming, instilling confidence, and prioritizing movement preparation. We also discuss common CrossFit injuries and strategies for how to continue to intelligently train around them. Dr. Jessie can be found on Instagram @d...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Hays Estes to discuss all things Olympic Weightlifting. We explore injury risk, programming considerations, and options to keep folks training in the presence of pain. We also consider the role of mobility work for weightlifting, common mistakes when rehabbing weightlifters, and the benefits of comprehensive capacity, variability, and specificity. You can find...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael Mash to discuss the temptation of over-analysis in the pain, rehab, and fitness worlds. We explore some of the possible reasons this may happen, potential negative consequences, and ways to reframe treatment options. We wrap up by considering what we view as the real essentials as well as why getting folks moving is our main concern and goal. We hope y...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Max Coleman to discuss his research with Brad Schoenfield and others on hypertrophy. We dive into volume, intensity, range of motion and technique specific considerations. We discuss the pros and cons of using momentum in training and some of the delineations between strength vs. hypertrophy training. We briefly discuss the role of ice...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we discuss a "body as garden" versus a "body as machine" approach to pain and rehabilitation. We discuss the SAID principle, graded exposure, and dosage. We wrap up by highlighting the optimism behind the concept of antifragility and how we can leverage this with a more updated understanding of pain and adaptability. We hope you enjoy the episode!   Ad...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we have a round robin discussion with Dr. Ben Geierman, Dr. Sophia Veiras & Dr. Michael Mash to unpack if and when form matters. We explore the rehab to performance continuum, when and how to cue without being nocebic, finding a balance between over coaching and "satisficing" and when to allow load to be the coach. We debate different coaching philosop...

In this episode, we sit down with Ben Cormack to discuss pain, exercise, and the biopyschosocial model. We dive into the nocebo effect and its potential role in exercise, the corrective exercise trap that often seduces clinicians and coaches, movement snacks and variability, and low back pain reoccurrence. To conclude, Ben offers insight into the misapplications of the biopsychosocial model from h...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, Dr. Ben attempts to unpack belief change. He discusses the pursuit of being less wrong to better serve patients and clients by mitigating nocebo effects. He unpacks the role research can play to help guide us towards more accurate models and influence our rehabilitation approach as evidence continues to evolve. Finally, he ends the podcast by offering...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, Dr. Ben Geierman sits down with Greg Lehman to discuss movement optimism and the kinesiopathological model of pain. They discuss challenging narratives in the clinic and what we should and shouldn't realistically hope for. Greg also discusses his current views on exercise for osteoarthritis, the role of symptom modification, and how fitness professiona...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Derick Luu to talk about his experiences competing in national level powerlifting as an athlete and clinician. We discuss managing pain while competing, belief change, and programming. We hope you enjoy this episode!    Additional Resources FREE Research Roundup Email Series  | Get research reviews sent to your inbox, once a month,...

In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Daniel Vilaubi to discuss chronic pain, treatment paradigm evolution, and self-care. We hope you enjoy the episode!   Additional Resources FREE Research Roundup Email Series  | Get research reviews sent to your inbox, once a month, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in rehab and fitness The Barbell Rehab Method Certification...

In today's episode, Dr. Cameron Faller joins the show to discuss the complexities of helping humans make positive changes & explore options in their movement repertoire. Dr. Cameron is an educator and business owner through Dynamic Principles in Grand Rapids, Michigan specializing in complex pain problems. His team is pioneering a movement towards a process centered approach to redefine care throu...

Join us for Episode 18 of the Barbell Rehab Podcast where Dr. Ben Geierman discusses the science of stretching. We cover how stretching can be beneficial (as well as it's limitations) and how we, as fitness and rehab professionals, can incorporate it practically into our lives and the lives of our clients and patients.    Additional Resources FREE Research Roundup Email Series  | Get research revi...

Join us for Episode 17 of the Barbell Rehab Podcast where Dr. Sophia Veiras talks about all things older adults and strength training. Unfortunately, there is still a stigma that older adults are inherently fragile and shouldn't strength train. We want to help fight that stigma. Learn why strength training might be exactly what this population needs. We hope you enjoy this episode!    Additional R...

In today's episode, Dr. Miles Nicholas joins me to talk about all things knees over toes. Is it ok to allow your knees to come past your toes when you squat? What about in the post-operative phase of an ACL reconstruction? As always, the answer is...it depends. We hope you enjoy this episode!    Additional Resources FREE Research Roundup Email Series  | Get research reviews sent to your inbox, onc...

In today's episode, Dr. Sophia Veiras joins us again to talk all things urinary incontinence and lifting. Up to 44% of female powerlifters experience urinary incontinence during lifting, and while it's certainly common, it's not something we should just ignore and normalize. In this episode, Dr. Sophia provides some practical information for how to better manage this. If want to learn even more, c...

In today's episode, Dr. Sophia Veiras joins the show to talk all about women and strength training. Dr. Sophia is an elite-level powerlifter, pelvic health specialist, and creator of our CEU approved online course Unique Considerations for the Female Barbell Athlete . We talk about the different stimgas women may face regarding resistance training, why they're present, and what we can do about it...

In today's episode, Dr. Miles Nicholas joins me to talk about overcoming persistent muscle tightness. Ever have the "knot" in your back that never seems to go away? What about feeling the need to consistently "crack" your back? Dr. Miles and I dig into those very questions. We hope you enjoy! Additional Resources 5 Reasons Your Muscles Feel Tight | Blog article written by Dr. Michael FREE Research...

In today's episode, Dr. Miles Nicholas joins me to talk about deadlifts, MRIs, and low back pain. Can you safely deadlift with a herniated disc? How do you have better conversations with your clients about their MRI results? What do you do when a client says their Doctor said they shouldn't lift? We hope you enjoy this episode!    Additional Resources Can You Deadlift with a Herniated Disc? | Blog...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Ben Geierman to talk about a highly-debated topic in the fitness and rehab industry, corrective exercise. In this episode, we cover the concept of corrective exercise, movement dysfunctions, and whether or not we should be using it with our clients. Enjoy!   Additional Resources Revisiting the Corrective Exercise Conundrum | Blog article written by Dr. Ben FREE Research Rou...

Providing lifting cues to our patients and clients can really augment the process of motor learning and thus improve performance.  In this episode, Dr. Ben Geierman and Dr. Michael Mash start with discussing the difference between internal and external cues and then move on to cover topics like movement variability, degress of freedom, and contextual interference. Enjoy!   Additional Resources Pla...

If you're a fitness coach or rehab professional, there's no doubt that you've worked with folks who have persistent pain.  In this episode, Dr. Ben Geierman and Dr. Michael Mash talk all things persistent pain including Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and then finish up with practical suggestions for how to best manage pain during training!   Additional...

As a personal trainer or strength coach, you may regularly work with clients who have nagging aches and pains. How do you optimally navigate this?  In this episode, Dr. Miles Nicholas and Dr. Michael Mash talk about how you can make exercise modifications to instantly allow exercises to be more tolerable, and when you should refer out to a qualified rehab professional.  Additional Resources The Ba...