The Prehab Podcast

In this episode the guys talk about knee extension and why it is so important in our daily lives. They answer some common questions from followers about knee extension and discuss gait patterns, load management, pre-op measures, and post-surgical protocols to regain full knee extension! Be sure to check out The [P]rehab Knee Extension Overhaul Program!     Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more ab...

With all the knowledge on anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, tissue healing guidelines you are maxed out with how good of a practitioner you can be. What do you need to master to move to the next level? Communication. In this episode Arash and Brett Bartholomew discuss the art of communication. Brett began with an overview discussing where his interest in communication stemmed from. He then got i...

In this episode the guys talk about different lunge variations and why the lunge is a fundamental movement. They answer some common questions from followers about the lunge and discuss various loading strategies, different lunge progressions, and their favorite lunge variations/movement patterns. More importantly, they discuss the Master The Lunge [P]rehab Program so be sure to check this one out!...

What is the perfect posture? Is sitting the new smoking? Is Slouching bad for me? We get asked these questions ALL the time. We have helped countless patients and clients overcome postural issues. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to posture, leaving people paralyzed with what to do in the presence of an injury. Oftentimes the worst plan is to entirely avoid moving! Motion is lotion fo...

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Alex Weber, a Los Angeles based orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist as well as a team physician for the USC Trojans & The Los Angeles Kings. Topics from this discussion include defining exactly what are 'cortisone shots' and other biological solutions, understanding the role of these type of injections and how they work, learning about alternative...

In this episode the guys talk about their recent program launches, the running and squat fundamental [P]Rehab programs. More importantly, they dive into some of the common questions and nuances associated with troubleshooting running and squatting along with how they address these issues in the programs.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about the Running [P]Rehab Program HERE Learn more ab...

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Jesse Elis, the director of player health and performance for the Portland Trailblazers. Jesse leads all facets of the Trail Blazers medical and performance staff to provide preventative maintenance and rehabilitative health care to Trail Blazers players. Topics from this discussion include Jesse's story, how he positioned himself to take on a very unique and...

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Jared Vagy AKA The Climbing Doctor. Jared is an expert when it comes to all things rock-climbing and physical therapy. Jared is also a very well rounded and established clinician and educator. He has worked with various athletes and Olympians at the highest level and he is part of the clinical faculty at the University of Southern California's DPT program. To...

In this episode Craig is joined by Cesar Roldan Jr, the head athletic trainer for the LA Galaxy Soccer Team. Cesar is a SoCal native and comes from a family with deep roots in soccer. Cesar is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the training room, acute management of sport related injuries, and communicating with sports science and performance staff on managing players throughout t...

In this episode Michael, Craig, & Arash decided to change things up. This is a podcast updating you guys on ourselves and what we have been up to during this pandemic. We start with what we are doing differently with our workouts. We go into the struggles of home workouts and how we are adjusting given the current situation.   If you are looking for more at home workouts check out our [P]Rehab At...

In this episode Mike is joined by his two good friends, Christy Landy RN, CSN, CEN, a registered nurse in the emergency room, and Dr. Michael Litt MD PhD an internal medical resident. Both are current treating and managing COVID-19 patients at Brigham Woman's Hospital in Boston Massachusetts and joined the show to share their experiences and perspective on the pandemic. They provide sound advice o...

In this episode Craig is joined by Jarod Carter, owner of Carter Physiotherapy located in Austin, Texas. Jarod has been a trailblazer for cash-based PT services over the past decade. Today, he along with others are now designing the roadmap to successfully providing telehealth services. With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreading around the world, physical therapy and other face-to-face healthca...

In this episode, Craig is joined by Kevin Schmidt, owner of Pedal PT located in Portland, Oregon. Kevin is the bike PT guru, seriously he is an expert when it comes bike-friendly physical therapy. Kevin specializes in bike fitting and the clinical management of all types of cyclists on and off the bike. Not only is he an expert when it comes to this niche, but he a serious rider himself and lives...

In this episode Craig is joined by James Wilks, an elite special forces trainer, The Ultimate Fighter Winner, and one of the producers of the popular film (THE GAME CHANGERS) to discuss all things whole food plant-based diet and lifestyle. Topics from this discussion include James' background and what ultimately led him to a whole food plant-based diet, the benefits of shifting your fuel source to...

In this episode, Craig is joined by Dr. Greg Lehman to discuss controversial movement-related theories that will challenge your physio biases! Topics from this discussion include understanding physical load and stress -  what does it actually do to the body? Are we doomed for failure with the wear & tear theory or are we built for robustness with the optimistic wear & repair theory? When do biomec...

In this episode, Craig is joined Cooper Fitzgerald, one of the founders from Eat Brave to discuss how to make your busy lifestyle easier. The brothers from Brave know all about busy and active lifestyles considering the fact they have traveled the world for work and exploration. Through their personal experiences, they realized there was a void to fill when it came to a modern breakfast for busy h...

Not all sleep is created equal! In this episode Arash and Nick Lambe AKA "The Online Sleep Coach" discuss all things sleep related. A few topics of discussion include circadian rhythm, biological clock, sleep quality and quantity, sleep vs. sedation, and the 3 main causes of sleep issues. They discuss a few actionable items that you can implement today to improve your sleep health!   Nick Lambe ha...

In this episode, Mike chat's with Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT is a sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and writer, as well as a former physical therapist and personal trainer who also happens to hold a masters of business association. Through our conversation, we learned about her career path, how her past experiences as a physical therapist have influenced her practice as an orthopedic surg...

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Ryan DeBell discuss Ryan's online journey with Movement Fix. Ryan starts out with how he got started with his personal brand. The conversation takes a turn into meditation, throughout this podcast Ryan does a great job of expressing his thoughts through a philosophical lens. We end up with one of Ryan's favorite topics, squatting and hip anatomical variations to cons...

In this episode, Craig and Sarah Forsythe, a clinical mental performance coach, discuss how to train the mind with sport psychology. Mental health and fitness in professional sports has been in the spotlight more than ever over the past few years. Athletes are now understanding the true value of optimizing their psyche, which can improve their physical performance. Craig and Sarah discuss the powe...

In this episode, Craig is joined by Tesa Johns & Andy Mutnan, who are athletic trainers for The Penn State Football Team, to discuss all things Athletic Training in D1 College Sports. Topics from this discussion include what exactly is an athletic trainer, what an ATC's role looks like and how it evolves season to season, what it's like to work in a D1 college football setting with extremely talen...

In this episode, Craig is joined by Jarod and Aron Hiltzik from Recovery For Athletes to discuss all things recovery. These brothers know all about recovery considering the fact they were professional tennis players competing on the ATP tour all around the world. Now they are helping fellow athletes and the average person navigate the world of recovery products with their first-hand experiences. T...

In this episode, Craig and Chris Johnson, a triathlon runner and Physical Therapist, discuss all things running and endurance athletes. Topics from this discussion include Chris's background including why he is so passionate about helping runners, some of the misconceptions runners as well as healthcare clinicians deal with in regards to running injuries, running and bone stress injuries, and easy...

In this episode, Mike chats with world renown Olympic Weightlifting Coach Dave Spitz - founder and CEO of California Strength - a premier athletic performance facility located in San Ramon, California. They chat about how technology has allowed them to remotely train thousands of athletes from around the world and build a tribe amongst the weightlifting community. Dave has an in-house physical the...

In this episode, Craig and Sean Johnson from the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Team discuss all things PT and Pro Baseball. Sean has spent the last three seasons with the Angels as a team physical therapist and assistant strengthening and conditioning coach. Topics from this discussion include Sean's experience in his unique role, how baseball players can be different from other athletes and even am...