The Resilient Athlete Project

On this episode, I talk about the concept of Better Human Friday. Instead of using today to buy stuff you probably don't need, use it to make yourself better. Here's a link to an explanation of the Eo3 5K in case you're interested.  Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media...

On this episode, I'm joined by my friend and fellow PT, Loni Rodriguez. We both have a passion for changing the way Physical Therapy is done and we discuss why that matters for you!  We explain what we want you to know about PT, why customer service still matters, why the healthcare system isn't set up for athletes, why it's important to have a real relationship with your Doctors an...

The way you do anything is the way you do everything.  Do you have good habits? Do you give each workout, meal, relationship, etc. the attention it deserves?  On today's episode, learn why brown M&Ms were so important to one of the best rock bands of all time and why this matters for you.  Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, vi...

On this episode of the podcast, I discuss why we might be seeing a spike in injuries in the NFL and what we can learn from them.  Managing athletes and injury risk can feel like a really complicated process and it often is. However, it's important to remember we do have control over many things that can mitigate injury risk and optimize performance. It's about being resilient, adaptable...

"Movement is Medicine." We've all heard of this concept and I wholeheartedly agree. However, I don't think we do a good job of applying the principles of medication selection and dosage to movement. Why is this important? How can we do better? Check out this episode to find out. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, vi...

For this episode, my friend Matt Capachione joins me to talk about his rehab process, becoming a personal trainer, working with youth athletes and much more! Matt is a former patient of mine at Wagner PT & Performance and after working with me, decided to take the leap into his own career in coaching. He has some great insights from the perspectives of an athlete, a patient and a coach.  Enjoy...

On this episode, I narrate a recent blog post about all things posture. This is something I talk about a lot with patients and colleagues alike and there is a lot of misinformation and fear mongering out there.  Posture can matter, but probably doesn't matter as much as most people think it does. I hope this episode makes you think and gives you some good information.  Don't forget to su...

Andrew Millett joins me for this episode. We discuss the out of network Physical Therapy model and why it's better for athletes and active people, his personal story of tearing his ACL twice and how that has shaped his practice as a PT, integrating strength and conditioning into PT and much more.  DISCLAIMER: There is some brief explicit language in this episode.  Don't forget to subscri...

For this episode, I'm joined by Matt West. I primarily brought Matt on the show to talk about training for runners, but we got into a ton of great topics. Be sure to check out Matt's bio and additional resources below. Enjoy the episode! Matt is a 31 year old strength and conditioning coach. He works full time for a nonprofit that supports adults with learning disabilities called  Living...

For this episode, I'm staring some tips from a recent blog post.  As gyms start to re-open and many of us are trying to get back to our training routines, there are a few things I want you to know to stay healthy and use this time productively. I hope you enjoy the episode! Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.co...

For this episode, I am joined by my friend and golf coach, Gary Cardoza.  Gary is a golf professional with a wealth of knowledge and experience. He has been a member of the PGA since 2002. He has been consistently recognized as one of the top teachers in New England and the United States as a whole. He has been nominated as the best golf coach in the state six times by Golf Digest, nominated for N...

Page Lockhart joins me for this episode. Page is a Masters Crossfit athlete who discovered a love for Crossfit later than most and as she says, the rest is history! Page coaches at Crossfit Bridgewater . If you're in the Bridgewater, MA area I highly recommend checking it out. It has been a big part of my own start in the Crossfit community.  On this episode, we talk about how and why Page st...

My friend Brandin McClay joins me for this episode. Brandin is the owner of BeFit Performance , the gym Wagner PT & Performance shares space with. We talk about starting and owning a gym, his background in professional soccer and Brandin gives a ton of great advice for youth athletes who aspire to play at a high level.  Check it out and share with any athletes in your life.  Brandin is married...

For this episode, my friend Kevin O'Connor joins me to talk all things golf rehab and performance. We cover warm ups, movement screens, mobility and corrective exercise, building power for your golf swing and so much more.  Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagne...

My friend Brian Pothier joins me on the podcast today.  Brian grew up in New Bedford, MA. He attended Northfield Mt. Hermon High School and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute before going on to play 12 years of professional hockey in the NHL and Swiss A league.  He now works with athletes of all ages through his company Pothier BlueLine Hockey as well as working with local schools, the Boston Bandit...

For this episode, I read part 2 of my Youth Sport Specialization blog.  Sport Specialization is a topic I have been thinking about a lot recently. It is crucial to understand if we are going to keep our youth athletes healthy, happy and performing well. I hope you enjoy the blog and please let me know if you have any questions.  Check out my blog HERE to read part 1 and 2 of this blog and see lots...

My friend and fellow Physical Therapist Nate Kadlecek joins me for this episode.  Nate has a special interest in working with patients with low back pain. We cover a lot of valuable information around back pain, myths vs. fact, the insurance system and how we might fix it, how to take care of your back, how to pick the right medical provider and much more.  Don't forget to subscribe and share...

Today I'm reading one of my recent blog posts for you. I've been thinking a lot about Youth Sport Specialization and wanted to make sure I addressed this topic. I recorded this episode for those of you who prefer listening instead of reading. I also add a bit of commentary at the end.  If you also want to read the article and check out the links and references I included, click HERE to g...

Joining me for this episode is Shannon Porges.  Shannon has a ton of great accomplishments, the most important of which is beating Cancer! She is also a 5 time Ironman finisher. We talk about triathlons, physical and mental resilience/toughness, how to get started with endurance sports, being a part of an athletic community and so much more.  Here is her bio: Shannon Porges is a wife, mother of 2...

My good friend Jason Chisholm joins me for our first full length episode. Jason is a former D1 Collegiate athlete and current youth sports coach. We talk about why strength and conditioning is so important, the mental side of training, sports as a model for life, outcomes vs. process, what resilience means to us, exercise vs. training, the role of competition in life, health span, gratitude and so...

The Resilient Athlete Project is a podcast from Wagner PT & Performance.  It is our mission to help athletes get healthy, perform better and stay in the game.  Listen to this quick teaser episode for all the details. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Check us out online at wagnerptp.com  Insgatram: @wagner_ptp Facebook: Wagner PT & Performance