True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

Eric Cressey has proven to be THE authority in strength and conditioning in the baseball world. In this episode he takes us through his thorough evaluation process and programming for elite level pitchers in their offseason. A tremendous amount of nuance is covered including essential questions to ask when creating an offseason programming as well as measurements and tech that are highly recommend...

Joining us this week is legendary PT, Dr Dan Pope, DPT, CSCS. Dan educates us on treating recalcitrant quad tendinopathies and speaks to his approach of evaluation and treatment of athletic populations Highlights include Dan’s take on passive modalities, training at both end and mid ranges as well the import of loading the quadriceps!

Emily Perrin, LMSW is a mental health therapist, mindfulness and performance coach located in the Baltimore, Maryland area. As a former DI soccer player at the University of Virginia and former DI soccer coach at the University of Pennsylvania, Emily knows firsthand the demands and pressures of the elite athlete. Emily combines her expertise and training in Mindfulness to work with athletes throug...

Dr Shariff Tabbah founder of Atheltix Rehab in South FLA. Dr. Reef has a wealth of experience treating some of the NFL’s best athletes and shares his wisdom on starting a practice and breaking down movement. You will hear him touch on understanding the basics, progressing exercises for the elite and whether or not one can isolate the VMO.

Learn the 5 keys to a great shoulder evaluation as well as lessons learned in sports PT entrepreneurship and the future of True Sports. Dr Rosenblatt handles these topics and more in this enthralling episode, sure to make you better at what you do!

How does a rookie physical therapist get better quicker? How does a young PT stand out from the crowd? What is the ideal work environment for a new sports PT? These questions and many more are covered in today's conversation with Dr Julie Burrill, PT, DPT, CSCS.

So often BOTH applicants and interviewers are unsure what to ask. Listen to our first solo podcast to hear what to cover in any interview and some behind the scenes information on how to nail the interview process.

Want to know how the GOAT approaches Tommy John rehab? One of the best to ever do it, Mike Reinold takes us behind the curtain of his wizardry and simplifies the process of post op UCL rehab including both a reconstruction and an internal brace repair. Tons of clinical and life pearls abound in this one!

Use this episode to avoid the biggest mistakes most sports PTs make. Clinical pearls abound in this weeks episode ranging from Yoni's past mistakes, to how Dr. Caswell of the [P]rehab Guys approaches taking an outstanding subjective history. As always wisdom is shared you will not get anywhere else as we help you become a better sports PT! Dillon Caswell PT, DPT, SCS Head of Programs. Dillon is a...

This is Hustle.    Learn how to enhance your own digital presence, how to monetize said presence, and also some gems around endurance and strength training. This conversation is a must for the budding sports physical therapist or the sports rehab vet looking to stand out in the digital landscape!   Matt Choi is an expert personal brand creator and influencer. But NOT JUST that! Matt is a former D1...

Ever wonder what it is like to live and train like a big leaguer? Do you want to learn what elite baseball players want from their PTs? Listen and learn how White Sox Outfielder, Gavin Sheets, preps for his seasons, maximizes his potential and even what he learned from Cal Ripken, Jr. Also included is Gavin's advice for outstanding sports PTs and how he has utilized a team approach to his overall...

Dr Robin West is a board-certified orthopedic and sports medicine surgeon and is also the Lead Team Physician for the Washington Nationals. Additionally, Dr West served for 18 years as the team physician for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Washington Commanders. Currently, Dr West serves as the Chairman of Inova Sports Medicine, where she directs the clinical, strategic, administrative and academic af...

This conversation will help you treat the type of athlete you are dying to treat! We cover the ins and outs of developing a specialty within your desired sport and provide tips to becoming the "go-to" sports PT to your community. This episode is perfect for any lacrosse enthusiasts or sports PTs looking to cater to a select demographic. As always leave us some feedback and tell us who you want to...

Ever struggle completing a concussion evaluation? If so this episode is for you! All your questions from proper evaluation sequence to treatment and return to sport testing are answered in this weeks episode with Dr Christie Chiesa, PT, DPT, SCS. As always do not hesitate to tell us what you think @truesportspt or leave us a review wherever you listen to your podcasts!  

Nick Moore, Ravens long snapper explains WHAT PRO ATHLETES WANT FROM THEIR PT, how he stays calm under pressure and obsesses over the details . Nick has worked with countless coaches and PTs in an effort to hone his craft. He explains what makes a good PT session and the details behind how he snapped the world's longest field goal.   Nick Moore was raised in Georgia and was drafted by the Red Sox...

We have the honor of hosting a true GOAT in our field this week. Legendary performance therapist and self-care guru, Dr. Kelly Starrett DPT, is our guest today. Dr. Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. This wide-ranging conversation encompasses Kelly's path to New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, his advice on avoiding burnout and the need for changin...

Fascinating topics are in store for the True Sports PT listeners with this week's guest being Baltimore Ravens team physician Dr. Jamie Dreese!  Conversation around the difference between reconstructing the ACL of recreational athletes vs. professional athletes, the future of ACL reconstruction, and the implementation of the anterolateral ligament in ACL surgery make this episode a must for the sp...

They don't make many humans like Michael Burton. One of the most motivated, driven and focused humans on the planet, Mike plays full back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Although he is in his 8th year in the NFL, Mike was an unrecruited high school football player, but a star lacrosse player. Betting on himself, Mike walked on to the Rutgers University football team and the rest is history. In this ep...

Dr. Tim Machan, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, COMT, CSCS is our guest this week. As Director of Integrated High Performance with the Rutgers University Big Ten Football program, Dr. Machan knows what an awesome gig in Sports PT is all about.  Dr. Machan is also the former Program Director University of Cincinnati (UC) Sports Physical Therapy Residency. In this episode, we highlight some of the truly unbeliev...

Listen to today's show with Zachary Cogen, PT, DPT, SCS, XPS, and learn how to get where you want to go in the field of sports physical therapy. Dr Cogen shares his path which included multiple attempts at applying to physical therapy school, networking his way into outstanding clinical experiences and kicking down the door of pro soccer in his current role as Director of Rehabilitation for DC Uni...

We have the honor of hosting a true GOAT in our field this week. Legendary performance therapist and self-care guru, Dr. Kelly Starrett DPT, is our guest today. Dr. Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. This wide-ranging conversation encompasses Kelly's path to New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, his advice on avoiding burnout and the need for changin...

Get the real story on how a sports Physical Therapist completes both subjective and objective assessments of the thrower's shoulder with Dr. Alex Gett, PT, DPT, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-1 and Dr. Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN, of True Sports Physical Therapy. Dr. Gett shares the import of information gathering, screening techniques and objective assessments of the thrower's shoul...

Baltimore Ravens long snapper Nick Moore joins the podcast this week. It's Moore's steady hands and physical consistency that jumpstarts every Justin Tucker field goal each week for the AFC North's Ravens. Listen to this episode as Nick describes his journey with stops playing pro baseball, college football at UGA, and snapping the ball to Tucker for the NFL's record breaking 66-yard field goal ag...

Dr. James  "Jamie" Dreese is one of the world's best sports orthopedic surgeons, specializing in arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Dreese provides a behind the scenes look at the way orthopedists provide care and look to refer their patients.  He has served as editor-in-chief for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has been appointed to numerous regional and national leadership...

Deemer Class joins us to talk about the art of coaching great athletic movement.  Deemer is a world class lacrosse athlete and coach, a truly rare combination. In this episode, Deemer sheds light on ways in which he coaches complex movements, an essential skill for every great sports physical therapist. Tune in to hear coaching and life lessons from a two-time national NCAA champion and successful...