The Prehab Podcast

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Sherif Elnaggar to discuss everything related to piriformis syndrome! They look to answer; what is the piriformis and what roles does it play in our movement system? Does piriformis syndrome actually exist? Is it time for a name change for deep gluteal syndrome? What else could be causing deep buttocks pain? And most importantly, what solutions exist to g...

In this episode, Dillon and Arash discuss the underdog, the workhorse of the movement system, the groin or adductor muscle group! They look to answer; What is the role of the groin? Why do groin injuries or strains happen? How does strengthening the groin lead to improved sports performance? Is blood flow restriction useful in treating groin strains? Lastly, they discuss if it is okay for the knee...

In this episode, Dillon interviews Arash on his current back injury that is discogenic in nature; likely caused by a disc herniation bothering the nerve root and creating nerve symptoms down the leg. As Arash is going through the recovery process he shares what caused his injury, his plan to get out of the injury cycle, and his mindset related to injuries!       Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More A...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Lauren Lynass to discuss everything related to Osgood Schlatter disease looking to answer; What is Osgood Schlatter disease? What causes this condition? Can youth athletes keep playing if they are having pain caused by Osgood Schlatter's?  Is using knee straps or bracing beneficial? Lastly, what are the best treatment strategies? All of this and more answ...

In our 100th episode, Dillon sits down with Chris Norton to discuss the power to stand!!! Chris suffered a cervical spinal cord injury and when given a 3 percent chance to move again took control of his outcome. He faced adversity and persevered to not just move again but to be able to walk across the stage to receive his college diploma and then to walk his wife down the aisle! Chris has become a...

In this episode, Dillon and Mike sit down with Dr. Danny Matta to keep the discussion on leadership going! They also discuss how to overcome challenges as they arise, finding the balance between personal and work life, and how to value your service both personally and financially.     Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Danny Matta, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Dr. Danny Matta is a coach, physical t...

In this episode, Dillon and Mike sit down with Dr. Danny Matta to discuss strategies to improve leadership skills both for ourselves and for leading a team! How do you take risks and develop the career or the life you want? What characteristics make up a leader people want to follow? Lastly, in part 1 of this 2 part discussion, they answer, what role does a culture of psychological safety play?  E...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Coach Adam Rogers from Training Think Tank to discuss the 2021 CrossFit Open and what athletes should be taking away from it! Specifically, we look to answer; what's the risk vs benefit of competing in the CrossFit Open? What were the themes of the 2021 open tests? How can athletes reflect to determine limiting factors from the open? Lastly, how can we addres...

In this episode, Dillon discusses the power of our thoughts. We look to answer; How do our thoughts play a role in outcomes? Are placebos a bad thing? Can positive self-talk improve performance? What strategies can we implement to improve positive self-talk? All of this and more answered on this episode!    Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn  More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read  You Are Not...

In this episode, Dillon and Craig discuss one of the most enjoyable and frustrating sports to play, golf. There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding the game of golf and we pick Craig's brain to see if these are true or false!  We look to answer; Do you have to be fit to golf? How much physical exertion happens in a round of golf? Can golf increase longevity? We also discuss Craig's warm-up rou...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Jason Tuori to discuss the best practice in selecting running shoes. We look to answer; Do they need to be specifically fit to your foot type? Should we be running in minimalist shoes or barefoot running? Can shoes decrease the risk of running-related injury? Should we be using different shoe types for different distances?  Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab Learn M...

In this episode, Dillon, Sherif, and special guest MLB All-Star Ellis Burks look to answer; what qualities allow you to achieve a particular goal? What role do community and team play in overcoming adversity? Which qualities allowed Ellis to come back to professional baseball after multiple injuries and surgeries? What routines or habits allow professional baseball players to stay injury-free? All...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. David Meyer discussing every related to rehabbing and [P]rehabbing the mind! We look to answer why a social stigma surrounds mental health and how to shift perspective and find your identity in the initial injury phases. What role does mindset play in rehab, strength and conditioning, and overall performance? Dave also discusses tips and strategies to dec...

In this episode, Dillon and Taryn discuss the topic of dead butt syndrome or gluteal amnesia, answering the question do the glutes forget how to activate? The glutes are one of the strongest muscles we have in the human body, where did the idea of them turning off come from? What is the role of the glutes? What are the best exercises for glute gains or booty gains? All of this and more answered in...

In this episode, Dillon and Sherif discuss the important differences in both diagnosing and treating high ankle sprains vs the common lateral ankle sprains! Along with discussing the differences in these two injuries, they answer the questions; Are X-rays or MRI's needed? How long does it take to return to sport after a high ankle sprain? Are ankle braces or ankle taping effective in reducing the...

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Joe Tatta to discuss the topic of acceptance and commitment therapy from his new book  Radical Relief: A Guide to Overcome Chronic Pain . The episode dives into the importance of identifying your values, psychological flexibility, mindfulness or present moment awareness, putting life before pain vs pain before life, and the role of self-forgiveness to tre...

In this episode, Dillon and Craig sit down with special guest Eric Cressey to discuss strategies to develop rotational speed in athletes such as golfers, baseball, softball, and hockey players. They look to answer; what are the building blocks or fundamentals required to train rotational power? What are some training methods to build rotational speed and swing speed? What role do age and technolog...

In this episode, Dillon and Taryn discuss the topic of weightlifting belts. Should we be using weightlifting belts while working out? What benefit do weightlifting belts provide? Do belts decrease the risk of a lower back injury in the workplace and the gym? What's the difference between hollowing and bracing? If using a belt, what's the proper way to wear it? All of this and more answered in this...

In this episode, Dillon and Sherif discuss the best approaches to treat chronic pain! They discuss the difference between top-down and bottom-up techniques. How effective is pain science education? Should opioids be used to treat chronic pain? How does the role of prediction play into all of this? Is it possible to get out of chronic pain and what obstacles can be faced along the way? All of this...

In this episode, Dillon and Sherif discuss everything related to the most complex sensation we experience, pain. What is pain? Why do we feel pain? What are the different types of pain? Is pain typically viewed as a good thing or a bad thing? The guys also discuss previous scientific explanations of pain along with the shortcoming of these theories that then led up to modern-day pain science advan...

In this episode, Dillon and Arash keep the conversation going on Rotator Cuff from part 1. In this episode they answer questions related to treatment options if rotator cuff related shoulder pain is present. Do you need surgery for the rotator cuff? Is conservative management successful in treating rotator cuff related shoulder pain? The discussion then turns to methods to prevent rotator cuff rel...

In this episode, Dillon and Arash discuss everything related to the rotator cuff! The rotator cuff is a relatively smaller muscle group but crucial for shoulder functioning. In this episode they answer, What is the job of the rotator cuff? What are the risk factors for developing rotator cuff related shoulder pain? Lastly, for the students and clinician listeners how special are the clinical speci...

In this episode, Dillon discusses the R.I.C.E protocol. After an initial injury do we need to rest, ice, compress, and elevate the area? Is inflammation good or a bad thing? How does ice work? Does ice help in the healing process? Are there better ways to recover after an initial injury? All of this and more answered in this episode!!!   Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab   Guest:   Learn More About Dr. Dill...

In this episode, Dillon, Mike, and special guest Josh Madonick talk strategies to get out of debt! Students coming out of college are hit with big loan repayments and are often left unsure what to do? Is the best strategy to aggressively pay? Is it to pay the minimum? Which loan should you pay off first? All of this and more answered in this episode!!!   Josh Madonick graduated from Fresno State U...

In this episode, Dillon, Mike, and Tommy look to dispel an old myth that using the knee extension machine is bad for your knees!!!  Where did this concept originate? Can using a knee extension machine truly damage your knees? The discussion then dives into the importance of the quadriceps muscle. How can we best isolate and strengthen the quad? Why is it so important to isolate the quad after a kn...