True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

Uncover the roadmap to successful ACL rehabilitation in this comprehensive course led by Dr. Tim Stone, a seasoned physiotherapist known for rehabilitating some of the world's top athletes post-ACL surgery. 🏆 Whether you are a medical professional, a coach, or someone on the path of recovery, this course is tailored to provide you with a holistic understanding of every phase involved in ACL rehab...

In this episode, we have an extraordinary guest - Morgan Cox, an NFL long snapper with a remarkable 14-year career! Join us as we explore his incredible journey and glean insights on rehab, strength and conditioning, rapport-building, and what every sports PT should know. Morgan's achievements at the pinnacle of his profession are nothing short of inspiring, and he's here to help you on your path...

20 year Navy Seal Veteran Warrant Officer Jeff Bull gives step by step instruction as to how to be the ultimate leader, regardless of your position and profession. Officer Bull deconstructs ways to build a winning culture in your work place with correlations from his time fighting for his country and leading his men to battle both in the military as well as the corporate setting. Buckle up for a b...

Want to know what is the future of ACL reconstruction? Maybe you are wondering what it is the ALL (anterolateral ligament) is and what it has to do with ACL rehabilitation. All of this and more is covered in this episode with the director of the Women’s Sports Medicine Center at the Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, Dr. Ashley Bassett.    If you want to learn more about sports medicine be sure t...

Dr. Ben Kelly is built differently. He went from working on motorcycles to serving his country and just completed a Sports Residency @ The University of Wisconsin. Ben teaches us how to choose a residency, why to do a sports residency and even why he prefers light roast coffee (huge mistake). 

Dr. Jill Zimmerman clarifies best practices when assessing and treating the hypermobile athlete. She clearly articulates ways to teach core stability as well as the import of breathing techniques to symptoms resolution and functional gains. Jill also discusses what she has learned in 10 years of owning her own practice in Charleston South Carolina and highlights the import of connection and authen...

Avoid these 5 mistakes in order to enhance your post-op ACLr evaluation! While we have highlighted some of what makes the ideal evaluation, this episode makes clear what MUST be avoided! Too often we become rote in the ways in which we evaluate and educate the patient following surgery, this episode is sure to break that monotonous cycle and get you thinking about what we need to avoid to set our...

Dr. Zach Juliano, PT, DPT teaches you everything you need to know about core muscle injuries including their rehab both conservatively and post operatively as well as an in depth breakdown of pathophysiology and even what not to call them (do not say “sports hernia”).    Zach treats at the world renowned Vincera Institute in tandem with the leading core muscle surgeon, Dr. Bob Meyers. He works wit...

Legendary coach and coach of legends, Troy Jones highlights how to teach speed deceleration and shows the mindset needed to find success in and on any field. With humility and knowledge as his hallmarks, Troy talks of ways in which sports PTs can accel and describes in detail drills to make your athletes better. Troy has forthcoming education on developing your athletes and can be found at coachtr...

For so long PTs have been told to rest and ice things. In today’s episode we dive into why that was the case and how to best use ice in both rehab and performance. We also highlight when to avoid using ice and finally best practices to optimize your outcomes!

There is a Major problem in  the PT profession and it is the inherent difficulty in repaying hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt with a job that pays around $75,000  Dr. Andrew Livingston has solved this problem and he tells you exactly how in this episode! If you are someone who is looking to enhance your financial and clinical situation, listen, learn and share this episode now!    Do not h...

This episode is for you if you have any interest at all in the small business. Highlights of marketing, system management and scalability are all delved into and applicable to any field. Listen. Learn. Share.    Danny Matta knows how to start and grow cash PT practices. He learned from experience, leaving a stable military PT career to execute on his vision of private practice. This vision laid th...

David Grey is the foremost expert on Achilles and Foot pain and joined us to elucidate what can be a very perplexing body part and presentation. He does a masterful job at demystifying rehab and also highlights what he strongly believes is essential to an outstanding therapy course and career - open minded, humble and determined. Tune in to learn from one of the great in the industry!

Chris Wormley gives us the inside scoop on rehabbing his knees at both University of Michigan and with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Worm” describes both his physical and mental challenges in rehab and how he overcame them to return stronger than ever. As always, skilles necessary for success are highlighted which are applicable to any field and nuances of how to craft a great rehab session for your a...

In this episode you will learn everything there is to know about helping your patient choose a graft type. Also included is a discussion on retear rates, return to sport data and pearls on creating a successful outcome in ACL rehabilitation. This POD begins to demystify ACL rehabilitation with specifics on how to prescribe home exercises, as well what qualities to consider in a surgeon. Hope you e...

What leads to success in one field, leads to success in all fields. Kyle Harrison’s career is a testament to this. Reaching elite levels both on the field and in his varies business endeavors, Kyle shares lessons applicable to any sports physical therapist and entrepreneurs of any industry. We cover Kyle’s championship runs and his lessons learned from everyone from surgeons to NBA greats.    As a...

Sean Greenspan flips the script of our standard format and asks Dr Yoni Rosenblatt questions on how to stay healthy for the long run. Ever wondered about barefoot training, low back pain in the elite endurance athlete or even founding and running your own sports PT business, than this POD is for you! Covering both clinical and business topics alike, Yoni elucidates his outlook and routines to prom...

Tune in to hear a behind the scenes look at how to start your very own sports PT practice. Hear from Dr. Cleary on the nitty gritty of founding Athletic Lab Physical Therapy and Fitness in Santa Monica California. Learn about start up costs, risk aversion, how she built out her team of professionals, clinical and otherwise! Dr. Cleary highlights the thrill of it all in this far reaching conversati...

Kyle Kimbrell, PT, MPT of Owen’s Recovery Science @owensrecoveryscience shares the absolute best way to use Blood Flow Restriction in a rehab and performance settings. He discusses the differences in specific brands of cuffs, as well as in depth clinical rationales and use cases. Kyle speaks from years of experience as both a PT and clinical instructor highlighting recent literature, mistakes to a...

Dr. Mike Giunta shares his innovative approach to physical therapy and the cutting edge career opportunities he is creating in his nationwide practice. Mike also shares some of the secrets behind bolstering his own treatment schedule, decreasing cancellations and maximizing outcomes. A self described lacrosse and snowboarding geek, Dr Giunta shares what makes for a successful PT as well as entrepr...

Dr. Rayce Houser is an expert at applying strength and conditioning principles to his patients rehabilitation programs. It allows for a significant increase in the strength gains and overall rehab success. In this conversation, Dr Houser highlights the need to meet your patients where they are and the multiple biomechanical and loading considerations when implementing a thorough rehab program.

In this episode we welcome one of the world's leading shoulder surgeons, Dr Larry Gulotta. Dr. Gulotta shares his hot takes on what makes for great rehab, what his interventions are for the labral tears in professional pitchers and how he hopes to change the outlook for professional pitchers with labral pathology. Dr. Lawrence V. Gulotta is the Chief of the Shoulder and Elbow Division of the Sport...

It is time for the NFL draft and no one knows more about assessing talent than, NFL tight end Colin Thompson. Whether it be in the business world or the NFL, assessing talent is crucial to success. Running his own media company and competing for the Carolina Panthers, Colin Thompson shares his wisdom as to how to judge one's talent, create lasting and meaningful relationships and leverage your own...

Eric Hinman has completed some of the world's most grueling physical challenges as well as conquered the business world from instagram to the board room.  In this conversation Eric shares life lessons learned that are easily applied to the sports PT world including ideal ways to schedule your day to how to approach and connect with elite endurance athletes.  An added bonus is Eric's best advice fo...

Listen in to learn about the education and practice styles of some of the nation's best chiropractors. We cover how they differ from PTs and how similar chiros actually are. What patients are perfect fits for chiropractic care and the diversity across the field of chiropractic. This episode will help you understand our fellow allied health professionals and help identify what makes a good chiropra...