The E3 Rehab Podcast

Chris Hughen sat down with Laurel Beversdorf and Sarah Court to discuss popular myths within yoga and pilates. We dive into 4 commonly held beliefs and misconceptions surrounding strength training within the yoga and pilates communities. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/x3R4exyQbfg   Resources:   Movement Logic Website Movement Logic Podcast Movement Logic Tutorials Instagram Laurel's Inst...

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc and Nicole Surdyka to discuss all things ACL Rehab. We dive into commonly held beliefs related to ACL surgery, average rates of return to sport, potential risk factors associated with a second injury, strategies to reduce the likelihood of a second tear, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/g3LuxxgER2k   Resources:   Blog - ACL Reconstruction: Ex...

Chris Hughen sat down with Jake Tuura to discuss all things tendons. We dive into the management strategies, and misconceptions of, acute and persistent achilles and patellar tendinopathies. More about Jake:   Jake's Instagram Jake's Twitter Jake's Website Jacked Athlete Podcast --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab   Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter:  http...

Chris Hughen sat down with Tom Jesson to take a deep dive into the lower limb neuro exam. We discuss the purpose of a neuro exam, screening and stewarding, the 3 P's of nerve function, diagnostic buckets, reassurance and education, sensory, strength and reflex testing, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/SPx8kfygGmo   More about Tom:   Tom's Website Tom's Twitter Discount Code:...

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to reflect on some of their prior podcast episodes. They discuss a variety of topics including: frozen shoulder, rotator cuff related shoulder pain, rotator cuff repairs, calf muscle strain injuries, the value of Louis Gifford's work, our thoughts on the Stu McGill episodes, and changing 'debate' formats moving forward. Watch the full episode: https://youtu....

Chris Hughen sat down with Jon Hodges to discuss hip arthroscopy rehab. We dive into pre-operative considerations, managing patient expectations, early post-op priorities, determining when to progress, objective testing, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/eTMNxW3_Pg4   More about Jon and NevPT:   NevPT Website   Instagram Updated Hip Arthroscopy Protocol Updated ACL Protocol...

Chris Hughen sat down with Austin Jochum to discuss all things movement, exploration, and play. We dive into the importance of incorporating games and play into training, embracing failure, breaking free from constraints, the power of words, creating a positive environment, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/OfuG7tuP-zI   More about Austin:   Austin's Instagram Austin's Websit...

Chris Hughen sat down with Alec Blenis to discuss all things hybrid training. We dive into common mistakes runners and lifters make when introducing hybrid training, challenging misconceptions and fears, lifting and running form, making training fun, and much more. We hope you enjoy!   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/BaRfhrXZFkM   More about Alec:   Alec's Instagram Alec's Website --- Fol...

Chris Hughen  sat down with Quinn Henoch to discuss the concept of "Defining Done" in the context of rehabilitation. We dive into why this is an important topic to broach with patients early on, the value of circling back to this topic throughout the plan of care, recommendations on how to initiate these conversations, and much more.   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/v6AMGx8RFiQ   More ab...

Chris Hughen sat down with Jason Tuori and Chris Juneau to discuss all things dynamometer testing.   We dive into: the value of dynamometry testing, practical strategies for both testing and training, upper and lower extremity case studies, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/1SxXXujooP0   More about Chris and Jason:   Dungeons and Dynamometers PT Inquest Podcast Chris' Instagr...

Chris Hughen sat down with Adam Meakins to chat about all things manual therapy. We discuss the new paper Adam co-authored, "A modern way to teach and practice manual therapy." We dive into the value of updating outdated views and beliefs, Adam's disagreement with parts of this piece, why he does not perform manual therapy, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/wLeH-zki-Cc   More...

Chris Hughen sat down with Q Willey to discuss all things hamstring strain rehabilitation. We dive into: initial testing and training priorities, early introduction to pre-run drills, focusing on objective criteria, the importance of high velocity sprinting, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/6FnheswhRcU   More about Q:   Q's Instagram Q's Hamstring Protocol Hamstring Resource...

Chris Hughen sat down with Josh Zadro to talk about High vs Low Value Care in musculoskeletal rehab and medicine. We dive into a variety of topics including high and low value care in the context of imaging, injections, surgery, and physical therapy. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/7dyTQNOHbXA   Helpful Papers:   Zadro et al, 2020 Overcoming Overuse Parts 1-5 More about Josh: Josh's Twitt...

Chris Hughen sat down with Diego Hidalgo to discuss the value of skepticism. We dive into a variety of topics including: the challenges and benefits of seeing 60 patients per day, questioning anatomical possibilism, encouraging skepticism in clinicians and students, balancing learning and clinical practice, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/hzyZosKEoKI   Paper's Discussed:  ...

Chris Hughen sat down with Peter O'Sullivan to discuss Elon Musk's recent tweet on disc replacement surgery. We dive into the current evidence on disc replacements and alternative surgeries for neck and back pain, when a surgical consult might be warranted, primary treatment strategies and recommendations for managing neck and back pain, and much more.   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Es...

Chris Hughen sat down with Jim Eubanks to discuss all things lumbar spinal stenosis. We dive into a variety of topics including: differential diagnosis, base rates, when to consider imaging, treatment options, team-based care, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/46DVJQu5n-8   More about Jim:   Jim's Twitter Jim's ResearchGate --- Follow Us: YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/e3r...

Chris Hughen sat down with Terrance Sgroi to discuss all things Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab. We dive into early rehab priorities, addressing persistent pain and complications, range of motion goals, when and how to introduce isometrics, the importance of going slow and the value of a conservative approach, and much more.   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AnIBn89e9JE   Paper's Discussed:   S...

Chris sat down with Jared Powell to discuss all things Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain. We dive into a variety of topics including: contextual factors, developing a strong therapeutic relationship, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding exercise therapy, combating misinformation, and much more. Paper's Discussed:   Powell, 2024 Powell, 2023 More about Jared:   Jared's Website The Shoulder Ph...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a test-retest approach, reactive versus proactive approaches to treatment and clinical decision making, setting realistic patient expectations, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/4W7ZMFWqn_0   Paper's Discussed:   Runge et al, 2019 Tuttle, 2009 Natural History / Prognosis Google Doc --- Follow Us: YouTu...

Chris sat down with Brady Green to discuss all things Calf Muscle Strain Injuries. We dive into a variety of topics including: a detailed subjective and objective examination, rehabilitation stages and principles, return to sport, injury risk reduction, and much more. Papers:   Green at el. 2022 Green and Pizzari, 2017 More about Brady: Brady's Twitter Brady's ResearchGate --- Follow Us: YouTube: ...

Chris and Marc sat down with Stu McGill for part two of their discussion. Stu adds more context to a host of topics that were discussed during his podcast recording with Peter Attia. Stu also addresses our disagreements with some of his statements made within that specific episode. We dive into a variety of topics including: Epidemiology, the McGill Big 3, nonspecific low back pain, and much more....

Chris sat down with Filip Struyf to discuss all things Frozen Shoulder. We dive into a variety of topics including: the most common signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder, identifying specific risk factors, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/xJr04IZO7eY   More about Filip:   Frozen Shoulder: Present and Future (30% discount code: BIOM...

In this episode, Chris sat down with Stu McGill and Marc Surdyka. Stu provided more context surrounding his previous podcast interview with Peter Attia in addition to our recent episode discussing some of Stu's claims during his conversation with Peter. We dove into a variety of topics including: deadlifting in older adults, promoting resilience, disc bulges, adapting exercises for specific needs,...

Chris sat down with Brittany Kim to discuss Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).   Brittany outlines the diagnostic criteria, prognosis, communication recommendations, treatment pathways, rehabilitation management strategies, and major misconceptions involving CRPS. Watch the full episode here:  https://youtu.be/Adcd9FNJZfY   More about Brittany: Brittany's Website Brittany's Instagram CRPS Reso...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss Stu McGill's most recent podcast episode with Peter Attia. We dive into a variety of Stu's claims throughout that podcast including: deadlifting in older adults, the McGill Big 3, vacuuming disc bulges, non-specific low back pain, and much more.   Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/2uycvTuFHbQ   Podcast Discussed Other Resources:   Lancet Series on...