The Sports Physical Therapy Academy Podcast

"There has to be something more than just doing rehab on people." This was a statement from a sports PT I mentor regarding feeling bored at work.  The greats news is…there are more opportunities. Sports PT is just the entry point to what physical therapists can do for patients.  In this episode, I share four additional paths PTs can excel in to better support athletes. If you're a sports PT and lo...

If you've thought about changing your career away from physical therapy due to burnout, productivity standards, or documentation requirements, I share three things that will help you get refocused on the career you once loved. Your passion will be reignited to help do the thing you enjoy most - helping people feel their best. In this episode, I share three simple things to consider as you navigate...

"I don't use tape or a brace on an injured athlete." This is a common response I hear from sports PTs. However, there are situations where it's been shown that bracing and taping is effective for both pain relief and objective outcomes. In this episode, I share the exact outline and timeline of when you should consider using taping or bracing with injured athletes. If you're a sports PT and want t...

Do you ever find yourself stuck in the same rut year after year? You're taking CEU courses, listening to podcasts, and watching videos on YouTube…but you're still not where you want to be professionally. In this episode, I share how to get unstuck and finally grow in 2024 by outlining the year in four simple categories. If you're a sports PT and to make sure you're thriving in your professional ca...

"I want to work in pro sports but don't know where to start. What do you recommend?" This is a question I received from a sports PT. In this episode, I share my journey and path to working in pro sports within three years of graduating PT school and how you can do the same. If you're a sports PT and aspire to work in an elite level environment, this episode is perfect for you. Enjoy! _____________...

What do you do to manage chronic or stubborn SIJ pain in athletes?  In this episode, I share my personal framework and rehab approach to help you navigate tough cases in the clinic. If you're a sports PT and want the confidence to manage even the most complex SIJ pain case, this episode is perfect for you. Enjoy! ______________________________ _______ Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapis...

Do you struggle managing complex chronic back, shoulder, or knee pain cases? Do you want to learn an easy way to approach these cases? In this episode, I share my 3-step process to approach complex cases. If you're a sports PT and want improve outcomes with ease, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ______________________________ _______ Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist lookin...

My path along sports PT has been unique. I completed a sports residency, worked in professional sports, supported NFL combine training, traveled the world as a concierge PT for pro athletes, helped started a DPT program in San Diego, and built a multi-location cash-based PT company.  In this episode, I share my story and what I would do if I had to do it all over again. If you're a sports PT and w...

Have you ever wanted to help a patient beyond their current goals but didn't know what to say or how to do it?  In this episode, I share a story of helping someone with cancer and what sports PTs can apply in the clinic. If you're a sports PT and want to help athletes at all levels, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ______________________________ _______ Are you a physical therapist or ph...

Have you ever felt like your outcomes don't match your effort in the clinic? You're working hard, researching articles, and listening to podcasts, but you feel like you're going in circles.  In this episode, I share the downward spiral that most sports PTs face in their career. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure you're on the right track, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! __________...

Do you struggle to manage chronic low back pain? Do you get stuck trying to find the next best exercise or manual therapy technique after exhausting your current toolbox? In this episode, I share my step-by-step framework to conquer back pain in athletes who've failed various conservative treatments. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure you're delivering the best possible outcomes, you need to...

Have you felt lost in your path as a PT or wondered what your next step is? Are you uncertain about your future as a PT and want to know what's possible to reignite your passion for the profession? In this episode, I outline what lies ahead in the PT profession and simple things you can do to be in control of your own journey. If you're a sports PT and want to stay motivated in the career you love...

Do you struggle with higher level athletes or active patients? Do you get stuck trying create better exercises or knowing when to push them harder without risk of re-injury?  In this episode, I outline a simple framework to use with athletes to help you make the complex cases simple. If you're a sports PT and want to work , you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ______________________________...

What do you do when you have an athlete who wants to go to back to sport but is not ready? What's the best way to approach their progression and how do you outline it to the athlete? In this episode, I share three tips to outline a return to sport progression in non-ideal recovery timelines. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure athletes are safe to return to sport in all scenarios, you need to...

Do you struggle to get things done because you want to make it "perfect?" Maybe you haven't created the strength and conditioning program or protocol that you've been meaning to because you haven't had time. This is normal for people who need to be "over-prepared" before they make a decision and leads to slow professional growth.  In this episode, I share how to have exponential improvement in you...

Sports PT will often blame poor outcomes on "bad patients" or poor job satisfaction on a "bad job," but it's because they haven't hit a "make it or break it point" to help them see the root challenge. In this episode, I share how to overcome these challenges and reignite that passion you once had in PT school or early in your career. If you're a sports PT and want to enjoy your career despite the...

If you're burnt out, have an empty schedule, or questioning your passion for treating, you might be missing one simple thing on the initial evaluation that could reignite your passion. In this episode, I share how and when to include storytelling in your initial evaluation and how this will significantly impact your outcomes. If you're a sports PT and want get more athletes on your schedule, you n...

Have you ever wanted to reach out to a CrossFit coach or fitness professional about a shared injured patient but didn't know what to recommend or how to reach out? There are three simple things every coach wants to know that every sports PT shoulder deliver. In this episode, I share what and how to collaborate with local fitness coaches in your community. If you're a sports PT and enhance your car...

Do you work with or want to work with CrossFitters, powerlifters, and Olympic weightlifters? Do you struggle to get these athletes out of pain and back in the gym? In this episode, I share why barbell athletes require a different approach clinically and how you can make small adjustments in your practice. If you're a sports PT and want to maximize your outcomes with these athletes, you need to tun...

Have you ever questioned if you should or should not perform a grade 5 joint mobilization on a patient? If so, you need to hear my three case studies to learn when to NOT perform these techniques on athletes. In this episode, I share case studies of pro athletes who were injured with grade 5 mobilizations. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure you're keeping patients safe with the techniques yo...

Do you feel frustrated that despite all the exercises and tips you learn on podcasts and social media, you're not progressing in your career path? You're trying everything everyone tells you but you're stuck in the same place. In this episode, I share how to stay on a consistent path to the career you've always dreamed of and away from "shiny objects" that distract you from it. If you're a sports...

What would you do if an athlete asked to see you 5-7 days per week? Would you tell them they don't need PT that many days or take on the challenge? In this episode, I share my experience working in pro sports managing athletes 7 days per week and what you can apply inside your clinic with the athletes in your community. If you're a sports PT and want to expand your toolbox, you need to tune into t...

The speciality of Sports PT will hit a roadblock over the next few years…and it will affect what types of active patients you will be able to see. In this episode, I share how sports PT will be stuck in professional opportunities and how you can avoid it at all costs. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure you're on the right path, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _____________________...

Do you struggle to treat back pain? Do you feel lost and don't know where to start? In this episode, I share how to confidently approach back pain as soon as the initial evaluation. If you're a sports PT and want to ensure you're on the right path with low back pain, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ______________________________ _______ Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist lo...

Do you ever feel like you give 100% of your energy and effort to patients but their outcomes and compliance don't match what you put in?  In this episode, I share an easy outline too determine which patients to push and apply more effort and when to . If you're a sports PT and you want to thrive in your professional career, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ______________________________...