The [p]rehab Audio Experience

In this episode, Dillon and Arash discuss everything squats with Dr. Aaron Horschig aka Squat University. What are common injuries seen in the squat pattern? Is it safe to round your back when lifting? How do you train under load when experiencing some aches and pains? How do you decrease butt winking with squats? All these questions and more answered in this episode!   As a physical therapist & strength coach, Aaron helps athletes move better, decrease their aches & pains associated with training, and find their true athletic potential. After spending over a decade competing in the sport of Olympic weightlifting (even placed 6th in the 2011 USA Nationals) Aaron knows first hand the struggles and injuries athletes face in their pursuit of lifting big weights. Dr. Horschig founded Squat University as a way to share his innovative approach to help millions of athletes and coaches across the world move better, decrease their aches & pains and reach their true athletic potential. He has worked with so

In this episode, Dillon and Kelly discuss everything diabetes. Are you able to become a high level athlete with type 1 diabetes? How do you manage your blood sugar levels? What's the link between diabetes and frozen shoulder? All of that and more answered in this episode!   Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab   Learn More About Dr. Kelly Wild, PT, DPT   Read [P]Rehab Article: Frozen Shoulder and Diabetes: What's the Link?   Link To Submit Questions   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with Team [P]Rehab info@theprehabguys.com     [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps!!!

In this episode, Dillon and Sherif talk all about Runner's Knee. This condition can become a bully if not treated appropriately. Do you need to foam roll your IT band, change your running mechanics, get new running shoes? These are the common questions we get in the clinic and we answer them here on this episode!   Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab   Learn More About Dr. Sherif Elnaggar, PT, DPT, OCS   Read [P]Rehab Article: Runner's Knee Causes And Treatments Read [P]Rehab Article: Tendinitis Versus Tendinosis: Important Differences For Rehab And Treatment Read [P]Rehab Article: What You Need To Know About Tissue Healing   Start [P]Rehab Running Program Start Knee [P]Rehab Program Listen To Podcast With Professor Jill Cook Learn Ways To Track Workload   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with Team [P]Rehab info@theprehabguys.com     [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to

In this episode, Dillon and Taryn discuss all things related to the Lymphatic System. This system tends to be very underrated but is crucial to our functioning!!! In this episode, you will learn the function of the lymphatic system, factors leading to dysfunction of the lymphatic system, the gold standard treatment for Lymphedema, and what to expect when undergoing Lymphedema treatment!    Enjoy!   -Team [P]Rehab   Learn More About Dr. Taryn Everett HERE Read [P]Rehab Article: "Living Well With Lymphedema" HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with Team [P]Rehab info@theprehabguys.com     [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps!!!

In this episode, Dillon and Tim focus the discussion on answering the question, "how do we reach optimal levels of performance?" Other topics include the importance of establishing a relationship with your athletes/clients and also the grind/grit it takes to work in the field of sports science!!! Dr. Tim Gabbett has 25 years of experience working as an applied sport scientist. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology and has completed a second PhD in Applied Sport Science, with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition. Tim has published over 250 peer-reviewed articles and has presented at over 400 national and international conferences. Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Olympic Games cycles; his research interests are borne from his work in high performance sport. He continues to be in demand as a sport science consultant and advisor for several professional teams around the world. He is committed to providing ‘real world’ support for coaches and at

In this episode, Dillon and Tommy discuss the keys to progressive overload along with using the method of acute to chronic workload ratios for load management both clinically and for performance programs! They dive into discussions of load management and the benefits of tracking workload to make better training decisions. They also touch on the pros and cons of wearable technology.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Read the [P]Rehab Article: The Key To Progressive overload HERE Ready to start progressively overloading safely? Click HERE Learn more about Tommy Mandala, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, an

In this episode, our host Dillon Caswell answers 'How Do We Begin Strength Training?" Identifying a starting point becomes difficult, likely due to the varying methods that are available to the consumer. Fitness can be confusing! We hope to make it less confusing and give you some key takeaways. In this discussion, we will focus not on the methods but the fundamental principles of starting a strength program and how to utilize training age! We will also discuss questions you should ask your coach/trainer, red flags that you may be in the wrong program, and lastly tips to enjoy the process!!!   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Read the [P]Rehab Article: How To Begin Strength Training HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy thi

The [P]Rehab team has been looking for ways to optimize content delivery and up the game even further! In doing so the team has expanded. In this episode you will have the chance to learn of the origins of the [P[Rehab guys, the mission, and how the brand has evolved into [P]Rehab. Next, you get to meet the new clinical team members! Each holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and brings specialty certifications from various fields such as; sports, ortho, strength and conditioning, weightlifting, nutrition, and lymphedema. The goal is to get out the RIGHT information at the RIGHT time and to put healthcare back into the people's hands through education. Expanding the team allows us to further achieve that mission!!!   Links to find more information about the team: https://theprehabguys.com/about-us/   Check out new content in out blog: https://theprehabguys.com/blog/   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Team   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   C

In this episode, Dillon sits down to talk with Division 1 Soccer player Gabby Piontkowski. In her first year of college she faced an illness that almost ended her life but then was able to battle back and return to D1 soccer. Gabby has opened up the conversation on mental health and discusses strategies that helped her as a youth athlete and collegiate athlete when faced with uncertainty. Dillon and Gabby discuss social stigmas that surround mental health, emotional hygiene, and strategies to further open up this important conversation!!!     Gabby Piontkowski is currently a junior at Binghamton University where she plays division one soccer and is majoring in Psychology and double minoring in Health & Wellness and Education. She plans to become a sports psychologist and coach college soccer in the future. After dealing with a life-threatening condition during her freshman year of college and reflecting on anxiety experienced as a youth athlete, she discovered her passion for helping those live a heal

In this episode, Mike and Dillon discuss all you want to know about ankle dorsiflexion and more! The discussion starts with the importance of this motion both for activities of daily living and sports. Then it dives into conscious coaching cues, differing movement patterns across the world, and the origins of "don’t let your knees travel in front of your toes" cuing. Other topics included clinical pearls for plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, and their favorite go to exercises to improve ankle dorsiflexion!    Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Read the [P]Rehab guys Ankle Dorsiflexion article HERE Learn more about the Ankle Dorsiflexion Overhaul Program HERE     Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and su

In this episode Arash introduces the new host of The [P]Rehab Audio Experience, Dillon Caswell. Dillon is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Performance Coach with board credentials as a sports certified specialist. He was first a physical therapist assistant, then earned his Bachelors from Syracuse University and Doctorate from SUNY Upstate Medical University. They discuss the path that lead to Dillon becoming a physical therapist and his current practice. They dive into topics on return to sport testing, the role of limbic system, previous life experiences related to current conditions, and end with discussing overall wellness.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Link to Articles Written by our new host https://theprehabguys.com/how-to-begin-strength-training-for-youth-athletes/ https://theprehabguys.com/the-truth-about-icing-injuries/   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedba

In this episode, Craig breaks down strength assessments. For strength assessments it's better to measure to assess, rather than guess, not only is this beneficial in the gym, but also during rehab! This podcast goes over why strength assessments are necessary for program development, the importance of having a baseline and a 'needs analysis', muscle hypertrophy, equipment familiarization, and the different kinds of strength testing. Be sure to check out The Master the Back Squat [P]Rehab Program   If you are looking to learn more about how to rep max strength testing , check out this article!     Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Read More - Here  Check out the Master the Back Squat [P]Rehab Program - Here    Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode, Arash discusses strategies to improve shoulder pain during the bench press and push-ups. Far to often people AVOID an exercise because it is painful. This podcast will dive into how you can train around your pain! Arash discusses how you can improve your form, techniques to modify the bench press, & an easy way to warm-up prior to your next workout session. If you are looking to learn more about how to bench press pain free, check out this article!     Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Read More - Here Check out the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program - Here   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode the guys answer questions polled from Instagram regarding the low back! Topics from this discussion include what is the best daily strengthening exercise you can do for your back, are deadlifts actually good or bad for your back and who should be doing them, and what is the roadmap from dealing with an acute disc injury to now focusing on how to improve back flexibility after an old disc injury.       Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about our Low Back [P]Rehab Program HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode the guys talk about knee extension and why it is so important in our daily lives. They answer some common questions from followers about knee extension and discuss gait patterns, load management, pre-op measures, and post-surgical protocols to regain full knee extension! Be sure to check out The [P]rehab Knee Extension Overhaul Program!     Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about Knee Extensions HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

With all the knowledge on anatomy, biomechanics, kinesiology, tissue healing guidelines you are maxed out with how good of a practitioner you can be. What do you need to master to move to the next level? Communication. In this episode Arash and Brett Bartholomew discuss the art of communication. Brett began with an overview discussing where his interest in communication stemmed from. He then got into this idea of buy-in, and breaks down actionable steps with how you can improve patient/client buy in today!   Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and Founder of Art of Coaching™. His experience includes working with athletes both in the team environment and private sector along with members of the United States Special Forces and members of Fortune 500 companies. Taken together, Brett has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports world-wide, at levels ranging from youth athletes to Olympians. He’s supported numerous Super Bowl and World Series Champions,

In this episode the guys talk about different lunge variations and why the lunge is a fundamental movement. They answer some common questions from followers about the lunge and discuss various loading strategies, different lunge progressions, and their favorite lunge variations/movement patterns. More importantly, they discuss the Master The Lunge [P]rehab Program so be sure to check this one out!    Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about the Lunges HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

What is the perfect posture? Is sitting the new smoking? Is Slouching bad for me? We get asked these questions ALL the time. We have helped countless patients and clients overcome postural issues. There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to posture, leaving people paralyzed with what to do in the presence of an injury. Oftentimes the worst plan is to entirely avoid moving! Motion is lotion for the body. In this episode the guys talk about posture!     Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about the Posture [P]Rehab Program HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Alex Weber, a Los Angeles based orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist as well as a team physician for the USC Trojans & The Los Angeles Kings. Topics from this discussion include defining exactly what are 'cortisone shots' and other biological solutions, understanding the role of these type of injections and how they work, learning about alternatives to corticosteroid injections, learning about the short term vs. long term benefits and risks as well as potential risks and side effects. We also cover various scenarios as to why you opt for an injection and when you should consider something else along with the role of injections in the general population vs. sports medicine.   Dr. Alexander Weber is a specialist in the field of orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at USC. He is also an assistant professor of sports medicine in the USC department of orthopedic surgery. Dr. Weber has a keen interest in caring for athletes across the spectrum from yout

In this episode the guys talk about their recent program launches, the running and squat fundamental [P]Rehab programs. More importantly, they dive into some of the common questions and nuances associated with troubleshooting running and squatting along with how they address these issues in the programs.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Learn more about the Running [P]Rehab Program HERE Learn more about the Squat Fundamentals [P]Rehab Program HERE   Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter   Connect with The Prehab Guys info@theprehabguys.com   Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.