The Rethinking Rehab Podcast

Oct 20 2024 57 ep. 17

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Daring to Doubt Our Own Beliefs.

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57. Sean Harris: Creating Systems in Business & Leadership

Oct 20 2024 53 mins

In this episode of Rethinking Rehab, I sit down with Sean Harris, a physical therapist and entrepreneur, to talk about his journey from working in a hospital system to running a large gym, clinic, and private research lab in Houston. Sean shares how having a strong vision helped him make tough decisions and grow his business, even during challenging times. We dive into lessons he�

56. Maggie Bryant: Evolving Roles & Responsibilities in the NBA

Oct 06 2024 38 mins

In this episode, I chat with Maggie Bryant, whose journey I've personally been inspired by over the years. I've always appreciated how honest she is in conversations about life as a PT in the NBA - the really cool parts, but also the hard and challenging parts that you don't see online. She currently serves as the President of Performance, Health, and Wellness for the LA Clippers.

55. Dominick Walker: Simplifying Elite Performance

Sep 20 2024 63 mins

Hey friends! In this episode, I chat with a great human I met through a book club a few years back. Dominick Walker is the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Mississippi State's Men's Basketball program. Like most of us, he's been inudated with so many methods and thought processes, all which promise better results than the "other." Ultimately he's found value in simplif

54. Alex Hubelbank: Life as an NBA Performance & Medical Consultant

Aug 30 2024 58 mins

Hey friends! Super excited to share this conversation I had with Alex Hubelbank. Alex wears multiple hats as a performance physical therapist, strength coach and athletic trainer. We dive into her role as an NBA Consultant, discussing the challenges of maintaining effective communication, adapting rehab techniques, and the role of manual therapy in high-stakes environments. Lastly,

53. Ramsey Nijem: NBA to D1, Injury Prediction & Community

Aug 06 2024 48 mins

Hey friends! Super pumped to share this conversation I had with Ramsey Nijem, the Director of Performance for the University of Kansas Men's Basketball team. Ramsey shares why he decided to leave the NBA for an opportunity in Division 1 basketball. We also delve into the complexities of injury prediction and the critical role of community support for strength coaches.

52. Dano Norceide: Finding His Way to the NFL

Jul 08 2024 54 mins

Hey friends! On this episode I sit down and chat with Dano Norceide, a Physical Therapist and Athletic Trainer with the Arizona Cardinals. During the first half of our conversation Dano shares the detailed version of his journey to the NFL, including the challenges he's faced. The second half of our chat highlights how Dano's approach to athlete care has changed. Dano emphasizes th

51. Justin Tallard: Mentorship, Networking & Systems in Baseball

Jun 14 2024 35 mins

Hey friends! On this episode I catch up with my good friend and former coworker, Justin Tallard, who now works with the Philadelphia Phillies as a Minor League Rehab Coordinator. We chat about the importance of his mentorship and networking early on in his career, as well as what he's learned during his transition from working in an outpatient sports clinic to professional baseball

50. Lindsay Gately: The Nuances of the NFL for a PT-AT

May 24 2024 52 mins

Hey friends! Welcome back to episode #50! WOW. I'm stoked to share this conversation I had with Lindsay Gately, a PT-AT with the Washington Commanders. We chat about her journey into the NFL, wearing both PT and AT hats, working within multi-disciplinary high-performance sports medicine team, navigating the conversation around achilles tendon ruptures, and so much more. CALU FB Com

49. Olivia Abdoo: Navigating Rehab with UFC Fighters

Apr 30 2024 59 mins

Hey, friends! Olivia Abdoo and I chat about her career path leading up to her job with the UFC. We talk about what she gained through her residency and fellowship experiences. We also chat about some of her clinical challenges and a few strategies she uses with her fighters to maintain buy in. Finally, Olivia shares how she's matured in her responses to other people relative to the

48. Ben Brewster: The Problem with Interval Throwing Programs

Mar 31 2024 88 mins

Welcome back, friends! Excited to share this chat I had with Ben Brewster, a pitching coach and co-founder of Tread Athletics, a holistic coaching facility for baseball athletes in North Carolina. Ben shared a thread on X titled, “The Problem with Interval Throwing Programs,” which caught my attention and acted as the springboard for this conversation. We also chat about his