The Prehab Podcast

In this episode, Dillon sits down with top neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett looking to answer the following questions; What is the role of your brain? How are emotions made? Are emotions prewired in our systems? How does uncertainty create brain fatigue?   Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett Lisa Feldman Barrett is a University Distinguished Professor o...

In this episode, Dillon discusses foam rolling. It has been a hot trend in fitness the past few years and as you head into the New Year you may be wondering should you be foam rolling? Does foam rolling break down scar tissue? Does foam rolling improve performance? Should you use foam rolling before or after a workout? These questions and much more answered on this episode!    Hope you enjoy! -Tea...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with worldwide expert Dr. John Rusin to discuss the 10 commandments of injury prevention. We dive into the importance of perfecting your warm-up, the pendulum swings and dogmatic approaches we see in the fitness industry, the important of the core and how to train it safely and effectively, the most forgotten movement pattern, and end with an amazing takeaway from...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with worldwide expert Dr. John Rusin to discuss everything related to pain free performance training. In this episode we discuss Dr. Rusin's path to creating the pain free performance specialist certification. We also discuss why there is so much burnout keeping people from engaging in fitness.    Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. John Rusin Con...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Sherif Elnaggar to discuss everything about the balance system and how to improve each component. We look to answer; What systems work together to provide balance? What does the term postural control mean? How do you improve the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory system? What roles does muscular strength and power play? These and much more answered on...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with the authors, Bryan and Tim of  Movers & Mentors: Leaders in Movement Science Share Tips, Tactics, and Stories.  Tim and Bryan spent the last 2 years interviewing experts in the field such as; Gray Cook, Stephania Bell, David Butler, Mike Reinold, Jeff Moore, Peter O'Sullivan, Tim Flynn, Shante Cofield, just to name a few!!! In this episode they discuss; what...

In this episode, Dillon keeps the conversation going with ACL Rehab expert Mick Hughes on non-operative vs operative ACL solutions. In this episode we look to discuss and answer; What would you like to add to the coper classification? What's the return to sport timeline without surgery? Can you get back to elite sports with an ACL deficient knees? Can the ACL spontaneously heal? What role does the...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Rehab expert Mick Hughes to discuss if surgery is the only option in treatment after an ACL tear. The conversation is incredible and split up into a 2 part series. In part 1 we look to answer, is ACL reconstruction needed or can you cope without reconstruction and return back to full function without surgery? What classifies someone as a coper vs non-coper? C...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Jasper De Coninck looking to change the lens through which you see knee valgus or the knees caving in during movement. The glutes are typically pinned as the cause, the solution becomes training the glute medius. We have a special guest on the show today to help show us that there is more to the story than the glutes! We look to answer; is knee valgus dangero...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Marcus Filly to discuss the creation of functional bodybuilding! In this episode we look to answer; What is the difference between optimization and survival systems in training and business? What is functional bodybuilding? Does our metabolism slow due to age? These and so many more questions answered in this episode!       Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More A...

In this episode, Dillon and Arash discuss the different deadlift variations that exist! They look to answer; what technique variations can be used to learn the deadlift? Why do so many different deadlift variations exist? How can deadlifts be used in Rehab? How to choose which variation to use for Strength & Conditioning? These questions and much more are answered in this episode!       Enjoy! -Te...

In this episode, Dillon discusses deadlifts and the concept of spinal flexion! We look to answer; who should be performing deadlifts? Do deadlifts create injury? Is spinal flexion a risk factor for back injury or disc herniation? All of these and more are answered in this episode!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read  Deadlift Warmup Essentials Learn  Mor...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Lauren Lynass to discuss tips and strategies to maintain and gain fitness while traveling or dealing with a chaotic schedule. Lauren has just road-tripped across the country and provides insights that helped her to keep moving in the process!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab   Learn  More About [P]Rehab Fitness Program!!! Learn  More About Dr. Lauren Lynass Submit...

In this episode, Dillon discusses everything about one of the most debated movements; the kipping pull-up! Why use a kipping pull-up? Is a kipping pull-up safe or dangerous? How do you return to kipping pull-ups after an injury? All of these and more are answered in this episode!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read  How To Improve Pull-Ups Learn  More Ab...

In this episode, Dillon discusses everything about the pull-up and returning back to pull-us after an injury. He looks to answer; what is needed to achieve your first pull-up? What are the best exercises to return back to pull-ups? What's the importance of pull-ups? All of these and more are answered on this episode!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read  ...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Craig Lindell to discuss his running training and journey to complete a half marathon! The discussion dives into; How to stay disciplined with your training to reach your goal, how to become a more efficient runner, what areas to strengthening to both improve performance and decrease the risk of injury in other areas and much more answered for you on this...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Sherif Elnaggar to discuss what creates nerve pain such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. We look to answer; what causes nerve pain? How do nerves behave differently compared to other structures in your body? How can you calm down an irritated nerve root? What is neurodynamics? How does neural mobility relate to overall mobility? These and much more...

In this episode, Dillon discusses what is truly happening during a spinal manipulation or adjustment and what is not happening! We dive into the Law Of The Artery and The Subluxation Theory. Where did these theories originate? Are they valid? Should manipulations be used or avoided? All of this and more answered in this episode!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT...

In this episode, Dillon discusses the noises our bodies make, specifically the snap, crackles, and pops in joints and tissues. We answer the questions, what creates the crepitus noise, and does it mean a pathology is present? Is it abnormal for these noises to be present? This is part 1 explaining the noises; in part 2 we will be taking a deep dive into what the noises are not!   Enjoy! -Team [P]R...

In this episode, Dillon is joined by Tommy to discuss what is missing in ACL Rehab? The re-injury rate remains high leading us to the question, why is this occurring? We also discuss the importance of a "quiet knee" in the Rehab process, the role of bracing and crutches, return to sport testing, and the importance of truly strengthening the quads!       Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr....

In this episode, Dillon and Craig help to explain why the fitness and health industry is so confusing for the consumer. We discuss the implications of the confusion and the principles you can use to make better health decisions! Most importantly, we discuss solutions now available!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab   Learn  More About The New [P]Rehab Fitness Program!!! Submit Questions/Topics Connect with...

In this episode, Dillon is joined by Craig to discuss the saying, "Movement Is Medicine", in its entirety! Is movement actually medicine? Can exercise be the solution to the rising rates of chronic disease? We also dive into why movement is not offered more as a solution and how we can make simple solutions sexy! Lastly, the episode discusses how to know if you are being led down the path for move...

This is part 3 of a 3 part series with expert aerobic capacity Coach Chris Hinshaw. In this episode, we answer how to pace various types of workouts, how to build further work and aerobic capacity, and why elite fitness athletes tend to have a higher risk of rhabdomyolysis.    Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab   Learn more about Chris Hinshaw: Subject Matter Expert: Aerobic Capacity  Coach to 31 CrossFit Game...

This is part 2 of a 3 part series with worldwide endurance coaching expert Chris Hinshaw. Part 1 was about becoming better coaches, part 2 we dive into the interference effect. Is it true that training cardio or endurance will impact your weightlifting performance or can it actually help improve your performance? We also dive into the role the aerobic system plays in recovery!   Enjoy! -Team [P]Re...

We all want to become better coaches, clinicians, athletes, and people but how do we get there? In this episode, Dillon sits down with Coaching expert Chris Hinshaw to discuss the answer to this question!     -Team [P]Rehab   Learn more about Chris Hinshaw:  Subject Matter Expert: Aerobic Capacity  Coach to 31 CrossFit Games Champions  11+ Years of CrossFit Athlete Experience  Spartan Master Train...