The E3 Rehab Podcast

Chris Hughen sat down with Megan Graham to discuss all things ACL Rehab. We dive into Megan's reflections on managing ACL's throughout the course of her PhD program and clinical career. Megan touches on: muscle atrophy, E-stim, evolving views on late stage rehab, injury prevention, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/-hsRrU6S5AI   Episode Resources: PT Inquest Podcast Megan's R...

Chris Hughen sat down with Nicole Surdyka to discuss rehabbing the youth athlete. We dive into the differences Nicole has noticed working within professional and collegiate sport settings versus the pediatric and youth athlete populations. Nicole highlights the differences in communication styles, parental dynamics, time availability and constraints, training age considerations, and much more.  Wa...

Chris Hughen sat down with Ruth Chimenti to discuss Achilles Tendinopathy. We dive into the recently revised Clinical Practice Guideline on mid portion achilles tendinopathy, treatment options, continued uncertainties, common misconceptions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qNUow-leX5Q   Episode Resources: Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy CPG Previous Episode on Achilles Ten...

Chris Hughen sat down with Rob Gray to discuss what it means to be an "Ecological" Coach. We dive into a constraints-led approach, guidelines for effective coaching, common mistakes in skill acquisition, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/EM2gpS8udS4   Episode Resources: Rob's Website Rob's Podcast Rob's Twitter --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab   Insta...

Chris Hughen sat down with Greg Lehman to discuss his perspective on objective force testing. This conversation was sparked by a recent instagram post of Greg's, "Do you suck as a clinician if you don't use objective force testing?" We dive into Greg's views on when objective testing is and is not beneficial, the importance of clinical decision making, explaining the role of exercise as a treatmen...

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things home exercise programs. We dive into 6 mistakes that are commonly made when creating and implementing a home exercise plan.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/yAFaAnpaV0U   Episode Resources: E3 Rehab Mentorship Calls   --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitt...

Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Powell to discuss his recent publication, "Dear Newly Graduated Physical Therapist": A Direct Message Containing Advice We Wish We Had Received. We dive into Jared's experience and journey as a new grad physio, navigating early career challenges, the role of uncertainty in clinical practice, the value of mentorships, navigating social media, essential resources for...

Chris Hughen sat down with Alec Blenis to discuss all things abdominal training. We touch on some of the more common camps and narratives around core training, productive ways to actually load the abs throughout a training week, progression strategies, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/c3paUUAHa2k   Episode Resources: Alec's Instagram Alec's YouTube Video w/ Eugene Teo Core S...

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of continuing education courses. We highlight major red flags to identify with continuing ed courses, what to look for and be skeptical of, recommendations for learning and consuming new information, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/2SbkVGYUceQ   More Debunking Episodes:   #109 Core Stability...

Chris Hughen sat down with Dustin Oranchuk to discuss all things Isometrics. We dive into the differences and similarities between pushing and holding isometrics, practical applications in rehab and performance contexts, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Xd6W3brJ4kA   Resources:   Pre-Print of Pushing vs Holding Systematic Review   Episode #98 with Alex Natera on Isometrics  ...

Chris Hughen sat down with David Hohenschurz-Schmidt to discuss all things placebo and nocebo. We dive into contextual factors, the role of sham interventions, challenging traditional narratives, navigating patient expectations and beliefs, the value of rituals, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Rm--wRHSPEI   More about David:   David's ResearchGate Avoiding Nocebo (Hohenschu...

Chris Hughen sat down with Bradley Neal to discuss all things Patellofemoral Pain. We dive into the new Best Practice Guide on patellofemoral pain, differential diagnosis, primary management options, what's not recommended, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/BwfiTfXzX6U   Resources:   Best Practice Guide (Neal, 2024) Prior Podcast Episode w/ Brad Brad's Twitter Brad's Instagra...

Chris Hughen sat down with Andrea Love to debunk a variety of common narratives and beliefs within the health and wellness space. We dive into probiotics and gut health, GMO's, vaccines, Andrew Huberman, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/zWIJiv71Azs   More about Andrea:   Website Twitter Instagram --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab   Instagram:  https:/...

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things Total Knee Replacement. We dive into pre-operative recommendations, early post-op priorities, normalizing knee range of motion and improving quad strength, rehab progressions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ZC8FTqkVwuw   Resources:   Total Knee Replacement Blog   Total Knee Replacement YouTube Video Knee OA Blog...

Chris Hughen sat down with Vien Vu to discuss his Return to Sport Cheat Sheet Tool. We dive into what this tool offers including: key testing principles, data entry, normative values, interpretation of findings, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/tbNqXgL-1Ic   More about Vien:   Vien's Website Vien's Twitter YouTube Video: RTS Cheat Sheet Tool RTS Cheat Sheet Tool - Imperial  ...

Chris Hughen sat down with Adrian Chavez to discuss nutritional priorities when recovering from an injury or surgery. We dive into the main dietary recommendations during the rehab process, calorie and protein intake, addressing misconceptions and common mistakes, tracking progress, when to refer out, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/JrMgumZIl6c   More about Adrian:   Adrian...

Chris Hughen sat down with Ilana Ackerman to discuss Knee Osteoarthritis. We dive into the contents of the newly updated Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard based out of Australia. Ilana outlines the 8 quality statements within the Clinical Care Standard, communication and management strategies, what treatments are not appropriate / recommended for knee OA, and much more. Watch the f...

Chris Hughen sat down with Katrina Piercy to discuss the Physical Activity Guidelines. Katrina is the Director of the Division of Prevention Science at the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. We dive into the current national and international physical activity guidelines, the benefits of meeting or at least moving towards meeting the guidelines, moderate vs vigorous aerobic activit...

Chris Hughen sat down with Steph Mundt to discuss high vs. low risk bone stress injuries. We discuss the differences in patient education, recovery timelines, and management strategies between high and low risk sites.   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/f_5arJm93uM   More about Steph: Steph's Instagram Steph's Website Steph's BSI Webinar Nathan Carlson BSI Protocols --- Follow Us: YouTube: ...

Chris Hughen sat down with Mehmet Gem to discuss all things hip dysplasia. We dive into the diagnosis of hip dysplasia, the ALPHA mnemonic, when to consider imaging, management strategies, addressing common misconceptions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kBnBNSvbNTk   Paper Discussed: Evans, 2024 More about Mehmet:   Mehmet's Instagram Mehmet's Website Mehmet's YouTube ---...

Chris Hughen sat down with Austin Baraki to discuss all things teaching and communication. We dive into Austin's different roles as a teacher and educator, strategies for effective communication, understanding your audience, navigating uncomfortable situations, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/rpqABwjI72M   More about Austin: Austin's Instagram   Austin's Twitter Barbell Med...

Chris Hughen sat down with Julie Ayre and Hazel Jenkins to discuss Shared Decision-Making. We dive into the purpose of shared decision-making, how to practically implement it into practice, decision aids and their utility for both patients and clinicians, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/oNwkgjmnFR8   Resources:   Decision Aid Library A Decision Aid for Patients Considering...

Chris Hughen sat down with Ben Cormack to discuss all things patient education. We dive into the challenges of standardization in patient education, common mistakes, building trust and connection, recognizing when things aren't going well, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lOBBMu5BQaA   More about Ben:   Ben's Instagram Ben's Twitter Ben's Website Ben's Podcast --- Follow Us:...

Chris Hughen sat down with Jonas Thorland to discuss all things meniscus tears. We dive into degenerative versus traumatic tears, surgical vs non-surgical management options, meniscectomies vs meniscal repairs, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Vw0L-fATJlw   More about Jonas:   Jonas' ResearchGate The DREAM Trial Feasibility Study and Included Exercise Prescription Jonas' Twi...

Chris Hughen sat down with Derek Griffin to discuss all things Fibromyalgia and chronic pain. We dive into the diagnosis of fibromyalgia, management strategies, addressing common misconceptions, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/XSRzfo7-Mvo   Resources:   Derek's Twitter E3 Rehab Fibromyalgia Article --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab   Instagram:  https...