The [p]rehab Audio Experience

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Jesse Elis, the director of player health and performance for the Portland Trailblazers. Jesse leads all facets of the Trail Blazers medical and performance staff to provide preventative maintenance and rehabilitative health care to Trail Blazers players. Topics from this discussion include Jesse's story, how he positioned himself to take on a very unique and rare role in the NBA, his advice and what it takes for someone to pursue a medical career in pro sports, the origins and true definition of load management, the most common NBA injuries and how they're managed, and understanding the demands of basketball.   Jesse Elis has an extensive history in the realm of high-performance sports model and rehab to performance integration. He is the Director of Player Health and Performance for the Portland Trail Blazers. Elis leads all facets of the Trail Blazers medical and performance staff to collaboratively provide preventative maintenance and rehabilitative health care to

In this episode Craig is joined by Dr. Jared Vagy AKA The Climbing Doctor. Jared is an expert when it comes to all things rock-climbing and physical therapy. Jared is also a very well rounded and established clinician and educator. He has worked with various athletes and Olympians at the highest level and he is part of the clinical faculty at the University of Southern California’s DPT program. Topics from this discussion include Jared's story, how he became the climbing doctor and how it involved taking more risks than just rock climbing, breaking down the physical and mental demands of the sport, what it is like working with rock climbers from all ability levels in-person as well as remotely, and what you should know in order to help rock climbers!   Jared Vagy is a doctor of physical therapy who specializes in treating climbing injuries. In addition to his doctoral degree, he has completed a one-year residency in orthopedics and a one-year fellowship in movement science, totaling nine years of concentrat

In this episode Craig is joined by Cesar Roldan Jr, the head athletic trainer for the LA Galaxy Soccer Team. Cesar is a SoCal native and comes from a family with deep roots in soccer. Cesar is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the training room, acute management of sport related injuries, and communicating with sports science and performance staff on managing players throughout the season. Topics from this discussion include how the LA Galaxy team as a whole is currently dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, predictions for how things will be if and when the season returns, the interesting dynamics of the Roldan family as Cesar's two brothers both play in the MLS on the same team, what its like treating pro soccer players, the most common things Cesar deals with from an injury standpoint season to season, and ultimately what it takes for play, perform, and win at the highest level. A native of Los Angeles, CA, Cesar Roldan Jr is the head athletic trainer for the LA Galaxy Soccer Team. He serve

In this episode Michael, Craig, & Arash decided to change things up. This is a podcast updating you guys on ourselves and what we have been up to during this pandemic. We start with what we are doing differently with our workouts. We go into the struggles of home workouts and how we are adjusting given the current situation.   If you are looking for more at home workouts check out our [P]Rehab At Home program!   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   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 Mike is joined by his two good friends, Christy Landy RN, CSN, CEN, a registered nurse in the emergency room, and Dr. Michael Litt MD PhD an internal medical resident. Both are current treating and managing COVID-19 patients at Brigham Woman's Hospital in Boston Massachusetts and joined the show to share their experiences and perspective on the pandemic. They provide sound advice on if wearing gloves and masks for the general public are necessary, if the hyper around malaria drugs to treat COVID-19 are warranted, how COVID-19 leads to respiratory and cardiac compromise, and the importance of social distancing. All of us are on the front lines. And we have to do our part to help flatten the curve.   Michael Litt MD, PhD is from Jacksonville, Florida and received his medical and graduate degree from Vanderbilt University. His research specialty is in obesity and its effect on the heart. He is currently an internal medicine resident at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. 

In this episode Craig is joined by Jarod Carter, owner of Carter Physiotherapy located in Austin, Texas. Jarod has been a trailblazer for cash-based PT services over the past decade. Today, he along with others are now designing the roadmap to successfully providing telehealth services. With the novel coronavirus COVID-19 spreading around the world, physical therapy and other face-to-face healthcare services are being significantly affected in efforts to flatten the curve. Business owners, clinicians, and patients alike are being asked to adapt quickly by stepping outside their comfort zone and exploring virtual services. Topics from this discussion include how to get started with telehealth, adjusting to the transition, showcasing the value of PT's knowledge and skills beyond our hands, and why it is important for everyone to contribute to flattening the curve.   Jarod Carter is a physical therapist and owner of Carter Physiotherapy in Austin, Texas. Carter Physiotherapy is a fully cash-based physical ther

In this episode, Craig is joined by Kevin Schmidt, owner of Pedal PT located in Portland, Oregon. Kevin is the bike PT guru, seriously he is an expert when it comes bike-friendly physical therapy. Kevin specializes in bike fitting and the clinical management of all types of cyclists on and off the bike. Not only is he an expert when it comes to this niche, but he a serious rider himself and lives and breathes biking. Topics from this discussion include how to get into biking PT, the secrets and basics of bike fitting, tips with treating bikers, common issues you'll see with bikers and their set-up, and considerations when it comes to managing recreation vs. performance bikers.   Since 2007, Kevin has dedicated himself 100% to living the 'bike life' and has not driven a car to a workday in over 12 years. He Founded Pedal PT in 2012 in Portland, Oregon, which became America's very first Physical Therapy clinic ever to be certified as a 'Gold-Level' Bike Friendly Business from the League of American Cyclists. I

In this episode Craig is joined by James Wilks, an elite special forces trainer, The Ultimate Fighter Winner, and one of the producers of the popular film (THE GAME CHANGERS) to discuss all things whole food plant-based diet and lifestyle. Topics from this discussion include James' background and what ultimately led him to a whole food plant-based diet, the benefits of shifting your fuel source to plants, the most common misconceptions and arguments against this type of diet, and easy actionable steps you can take to incorporate aspects of this type of diet and lifestyle if you desire.   James Wilks is a mixed martial artist best known for winning Season 9 of The Ultimate Fighter. He also serves as a combatives trainer for government agencies including the US Marshals, US Marines, US Army Rangers and US Navy SEALs.    Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guests: James Wilks  Email: james@gamechangersmovie.com  Website: https://gamechangersmovie.com/    Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com  Follow

In this episode, Craig is joined by Dr. Greg Lehman to discuss controversial movement-related theories that will challenge your physio biases! Topics from this discussion include understanding physical load and stress -  what does it actually do to the body? Are we doomed for failure with the wear & tear theory or are we built for robustness with the optimistic wear & repair theory? When do biomechanics and posture actually matter? What is the physical activity paradox? This and many more thought provoking questions to re-examine your approach to movement!   Dr. Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model. He currently teaches two 2-day continuing education courses to health and fitness professionals throughout the world. His courses (Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency) have been taught more than 60 times in more than 40 locations world wide. Greg has also deli

In this episode, Craig is joined Cooper Fitzgerald, one of the founders from Eat Brave to discuss how to make your busy lifestyle easier. The brothers from Brave know all about busy and active lifestyles considering the fact they have traveled the world for work and exploration. Through their personal experiences, they realized there was a void to fill when it came to a modern breakfast for busy humans. Now, they provide clean fuel for busy lifestyles with Eat Brave Overnight Oats. Topics from this discussion include what ultimately led the brothers to create Eat Brave, their preferred strategies for conquering the day, how to build smart habits (including eating habits), and much more. Be sure to check out their website link in the show notes to get your hands on Eat Brave Overnight Oats today, a 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout!   Cooper FitzGerald started his career at Zen Planner, a SAAS startup and became the SDR manager and holder of assisted sales and SQO records. Before that, he owne

Not all sleep is created equal! In this episode Arash and Nick Lambe AKA "The Online Sleep Coach" discuss all things sleep related. A few topics of discussion include circadian rhythm, biological clock, sleep quality and quantity, sleep vs. sedation, and the 3 main causes of sleep issues. They discuss a few actionable items that you can implement today to improve your sleep health!   Nick Lambe has been a coach for the last 8 years. He has always aimed to and prided himself on being different in his approach to working with clients. He is a massage therapist, strength coach, sleep coach, and health coach but envisions himself firstly as a healthcare practitioner. He believes exercise and lifestyle interventions can be some of the most powerful medicine, especially proactively for our health. Nick has done certification work in many other aspects of health and wellness such as sleep, nutrition, behavioral psychology, heart rate variability, brain health, stress management and more. Most notably in these lifes

In this episode, Mike chat's with Dr. Catherine Logan, MD, MBA, MSPT is a sports medicine Orthopedic Surgeon and writer, as well as a former physical therapist and personal trainer who also happens to hold a masters of business association. Through our conversation, we learned about her career path, how her past experiences as a physical therapist have influenced her practice as an orthopedic surgeon today and her thoughts on the future of medicine and healthcare in the United States. She drops a lot of great advice for any aspiring young professionals or students on how to arm yourself with the knowledge to choose a career path.   Based in Denver, CO, Dr. Logan is an attending at Rose Medical Center, where her clinic uniquely offers The Fit Lab, a dedicated exercise testing space using motion capture and force mats to better follow her patient’s rehab progress. Dr. Logan is also the Head League Physician for Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), caring for our nation's most talented men's lacrosse professionals on

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Ryan DeBell discuss Ryan's online journey with Movement Fix. Ryan starts out with how he got started with his personal brand. The conversation takes a turn into meditation, throughout this podcast Ryan does a great job of expressing his thoughts through a philosophical lens. We end up with one of Ryan's favorite topics, squatting and hip anatomical variations to consider!    Ryan DeBell is the founder of Movement Fix. Ryan has a deep passion for two things: Health/Fitness & Technology. Movement Fix is a blend of these two areas. In 2009 Ryan graduated from the University of Washington's Foster School of Business, focusing on Information Technology. Ryan then attended the University of Western States, earning a Master's Degree in Sport & Exercise Science and a Doctorate in chiropractic. Ryan does not identify as a chiropractor because he believes labels pigeon hole us into thinking in a limited way. Ryan is open minded to all things that can make us healthy and he co

In this episode, Craig and Sarah Forsythe, a clinical mental performance coach, discuss how to train the mind with sport psychology. Mental health and fitness in professional sports has been in the spotlight more than ever over the past few years. Athletes are now understanding the true value of optimizing their psyche, which can improve their physical performance. Craig and Sarah discuss the power of sport psychology and much more including what the profession is all about, who can benefit from this type of service, learning the signs and symptoms of those that would benefit from seeking help, and how to master the skill of being present. Sarah also shares some easy actionable practices and resources to start training your mind now.    Bio Sarah Forsythe is a Certified Mental Performance Coach (CMPC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and has her Masters in Counseling and Sport Psychology. She specializes in high performance mindset training. Her viewpoint is that as humans, we perform in every asp

In this episode, Craig is joined by Tesa Johns & Andy Mutnan, who are athletic trainers for The Penn State Football Team, to discuss all things Athletic Training in D1 College Sports. Topics from this discussion include what exactly is an athletic trainer, what an ATC's role looks like and how it evolves season to season, what it's like to work in a D1 college football setting with extremely talented student athletes, prehab for athletes, and some of the constraints and limitations to true prehab in a competitive environment. Furthermore, they discuss where the profession is at, how it is has adapted over the years on and off the field, and where Tesa and Andy would like to see it go in the future. BioTesa Johns is a licensed, board-certified assistant athletic trainer at Pennsylvania State University, where she works exclusively with Penn State Football. She is a 2015 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, where she majored in athletic training and minored in psychology. She obtained a master’s deg

In this episode, Craig is joined by Jarod and Aron Hiltzik from Recovery For Athletes to discuss all things recovery. These brothers know all about recovery considering the fact they were professional tennis players competing on the ATP tour all around the world. Now they are helping fellow athletes and the average person navigate the world of recovery products with their first-hand experiences. Topics from this discussion include what ultimately led the brothers to create recovery for athletes, their preferred recovery strategies, challenges in the emerging field, and much more. Be sure to check out their website link in the show notes to get your hands on recovery equipment today.    Bio Recovery for Athletes was founded by two brothers, Jared and Aron, whose passion for sports longevity transpired into creating a company that has now helped thousands of athletes, sports teams, physical therapists and more. Jared and Aron grew up playing all sports but ultimately decided to pursue a tennis career. Aft

In this episode, Craig and Chris Johnson, a triathlon runner and Physical Therapist, discuss all things running and endurance athletes. Topics from this discussion include Chris's background including why he is so passionate about helping runners, some of the misconceptions runners as well as healthcare clinicians deal with in regards to running injuries, running and bone stress injuries, and easy actionable steps both parties can take to improve outcomes. Chris has a way with helping these types of athletes not only rehab back to their baseline, but ultimately elevate the bar and compete at the highest level across the world. This podcast is filled with some great clinical pearls on top of just how to be a better healthcare clinician.    Bio Chris Johnson is a physical therapist and certified triathlon coach (ITCA) based out of Seattle, WA. Chris is the owner of Zeren PT LLC, which provides unparalleled physical therapy and performance coaching for multisport athletes in the Pacific Northwest. Outside o

In this episode, Mike chats with world renown Olympic Weightlifting Coach Dave Spitz - founder and CEO of California Strength - a premier athletic performance facility located in San Ramon, California. They chat about how technology has allowed them to remotely train thousands of athletes from around the world and build a tribe amongst the weightlifting community. Dave has an in-house physical therapist at California Strength and they chat about how they have integrated rehab and prehab to keep their athletes performing at a high level at the time. Dave also shares some insights on weightlifting, programming for elite level athletes, and how he's raising his kids to have a solid all-around athletic base. This was a great one for anyone interested in weightlifting, performance physical therapy, and raising kids (haha!).      Dave is one of the few USA Weightlifting Senior International Coaches in the country as well as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist. His athletic facility, California

In this episode, Craig and Sean Johnson from the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Team discuss all things PT and Pro Baseball. Sean has spent the last three seasons with the Angels as a team physical therapist and assistant strengthening and conditioning coach. Topics from this discussion include Sean's experience in his unique role, how baseball players can be different from other athletes and even amongst themselves based on position, the benefits of interdisciplinary care, what it takes to work in pro sports, and a whole lot more. Sean is a book of life knowledge and there is a ton of value packed in this one!   Sean Johnson is in his third season within the Angels Organization as a Physical Therapist and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the team. In this role, Sean facilitates continuity between Athletic Medicine and Strength and Conditioning for the Angel Players. Prior to joining the Angels Sean practiced at USC Physical Therapy Associates at University Park Campus; a Faculty Practice within th

In this episode, Arash and celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson talk about fitness. Gunnar explains his fitness journey and his experience as the director of strength and endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss an assortment of topics such as mindset, stress management, client goals, and the importance of training movements vs. the muscle!     Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar’s dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred