True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

Welcome to a special episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast: a format unlike anything we’ve done before. In this episode, we bring you inside an exclusive team-wide Zoom call that took place during a major snowstorm, where our entire clinical team, including Dr. Jeremy Beyer, Dr. Austin Colish and Dr. Rachel Noble, gathered to share invaluable insights on a wide range of high-level rehab topics. This session is a behind-the-scenes look into the internal education, collaboration, and decision-making that powers the clinical excellence at True Sports. At the heart of this discussion is a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues in modern sports rehab: how to define success in physical therapy, navigating the grey areas of clinical decision-making, and knowing when to shift from a medical lens to a performance-based approach. You'll hear seasoned clinicians share real-world cases, challenges, and strategies for managing long-term patient care, especially with athletes whose goals evolve throughout their careers. A major highlight of the conversation is the in-depth exploration of Achilles rupture rehabilitation. Our experts discuss the nuances of discharging the boot, tendon loading strategies, return-to-run decision-making, and how to prevent complications like tendon elongation. With personal stories, force plate applications, and discussion of current research, this section alone is worth the listen for anyone involved in post-op rehab. This episode is an audio masterclass in collaborative rehab strategy, covering everything from ACL rehab progression and cyclops lesion management to building long-term trust with patients. Whether you're a clinician, coach, or rehab-savvy athlete, you’ll come away with clinical pearls, actionable strategies, and a fresh appreciation for the level of thought True Sports puts into every step of the recovery journey. #TrueSportsPT #SportsRehab #PhysicalTherapy #ACLRehab #AchillesRehab #ReturnToSport #PerformanceTherapy #SportsInjuries #RehabEducation #AthleteRecovery #TSPTPodcast #RehabExcellence #SportsMedicine #PTCommunity

In this high-impact episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Todd, entrepreneur, clinic owner, and physical therapy business coach, to explore how physical therapists can break free from the time-for-money trap and build scalable, sustainable practices. With over two decades in the industry, Dr. Todd shares his personal journey from clinician to multi-business owner, giving listeners a raw look into the mindset shifts required to succeed beyond the treatment table. Greg walks us through the exact framework he teaches thousands of PTs, including his powerful "Four T's" for building relationships and retention: Touch, Thank, Teach, and Tell. These aren't just clinical principles, they're foundational tools for creating unforgettable patient experiences and lifelong clients. He also dives into the “Five P’s” of audience targeting, a must-know guide for any therapist trying to expand their reach with digital products, memberships, or hybrid models. One of the most compelling discussions in this episode is around the membership model for physical therapy: a concept Greg has successfully implemented to generate recurring revenue without sacrificing quality care. Whether you're managing one clinic or scaling across multiple states like True Sports, this conversation offers practical strategies for integrating digital and in-person services while elevating client outcomes. This episode is a must-listen for any clinician, clinic owner, or healthcare entrepreneur looking to amplify their impact. Dr. Todd blends clinical wisdom, business acumen, and infectious energy to challenge the status quo and push PTs to think bigger. Tune in, take notes, and rethink what's possible in your career as a rehab professional. #PhysicalTherapy #GregTodd #PTBusiness #RehabEntrepreneur #TrueSportsPT #SmartSuccessHealthcare #ClinicOwner #SportsRehab #PTMarketing #HealthcareLeadership

In this episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt welcomes Dr. Steve Fell, performance coach for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team and founder of Performance Science and Rehab. Dr. Fell’s journey is one of grit, humility, and relentless curiosity. From sleeping in his car to getting in the door at top-level training camps, to now preparing the world’s best soccer athletes for the World Cup. With roles spanning club, country, and private practice, he shares a masterclass on building bridges between rehab, performance, and elite sport. The conversation dives into what makes rehab for soccer players uniquely demanding, and how clinicians who haven't played the game can still deliver high-quality care through communication, empathy, and specificity. Dr. Fell breaks down his thought process on return-to-play criteria, deceleration demands, GPS metrics, and why change of direction trumps straight-line speed in his rehab progressions. He explains how to gain trust with athletes, ask the right questions, and use objective data, even without fancy tech. From in-season monitoring with the USMNT to curating a performance environment for all levels in his Florida-based clinic, Dr. Fell shows how to scale elite care to everyday athletes. He details how he tailors gym-based programming based on field demands and movement profiling, and gives practical tools for blending data, clinical reasoning, and athlete buy-in. Whether you're a soccer coach, physical therapist, or performance specialist, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom and career-building advice. Dr. Fell’s approach is equal parts science and human connection and proof that you don’t need to be the smartest in the room, just the most committed. Tune in to learn how to better serve your athletes and grow your impact in sports rehab. #SteveFell #SoccerRehab #USMNT #PerformancePhysicalTherapy #EliteAthleteCare #SportsPT #ReturnToPlay #SoccerInjuries #TrueSportsPT #MovementMatters #RehabToPerformance #WorldCupPrep #SportsScience #PerformanceRehab #FIFA11Plus

In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Leyland, founder of Coast Performance Rehab and creator of Loaded Manual Therapy, for a powerful conversation that cuts through the noise surrounding manual therapy in the rehab world. From evidence-based skepticism to hands-on practicality, Dave shares how he bridges the gap with a hybrid approach rooted in experience, results, and human connection. We dive deep into what manual therapy really means today, especially for sports physical therapists and why throwing it out entirely might be a disservice to patients and clinicians alike. Dave discusses the value of combining soft tissue work, joint mobilizations, and dry needling with thoughtful loading strategies. He also opens up about burnout, the emotional weight of being a clinician, and how different international models impact physical therapy career sustainability. This episode is a must-listen for both new grads and seasoned PTs. You’ll gain practical takeaways about when to use manual therapy, how to integrate it with exercise, how to foster stronger therapeutic alliances, and what "skilled touch" really means. Whether you’re navigating conflicting messages on Instagram or developing your own clinical style, Dave offers a refreshing, grounded approach that empowers therapists to treat with both art and science. If you’ve ever questioned the role of your hands in a sports PT setting, this conversation will recalibrate your thinking. Learn why manual therapy still has a seat at the table and how to use it effectively without creating dependency. Tune in now! #ManualTherapy #SportsPT #TrueSportsPT #PhysicalTherapyPodcast #DryNeedling #SoftTissueWork #JointMobilization #RehabStrategies #EvidenceBasedPT #LoadedManualTherapy

In this episode, we sit down with Joe DeFranco, legendary strength and conditioning coach, founder of DeFranco’s Gym, and creator of CPPS and Team Forever Strong. Widely regarded as one of the most influential coaches in modern performance training, Joe joins Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt for a wide-ranging, honest conversation on efficiency, longevity, and what truly drives success in training, rehab, and business.  Joe shares his remarkable journey from training athletes out of a 500-square-foot storage closet to building one of the most recognizable brands in strength and conditioning. Along the way, he reflects on the lessons learned from personal injury, business mistakes, and decades of coaching elite athletes including NFL veterans, professional wrestlers, and lifelong clients who have trained with him for over 20 years.  In this episode, we cover Joe’s obsession with efficiency and minimal effective dose, why warm-ups should blend seamlessly into training sessions, and how listening, not talking, is the most underrated skill in coaching and physical therapy. Joe breaks down his philosophy on programming for longevity, why two high-quality sets may be enough for hypertrophy, and how overdoing volume often sabotages recovery, especially in rehab populations.  The conversation also dives into the blurred line between rehab and performance, highlighting why sports PTs and strength coaches must live in the “middle ground.” Joe discusses common mistakes PTs make when transitioning athletes back to strength training, why football conditioning tests are outdated, and what truly contributes to ACL and Achilles injuries at both the youth and professional levels.  Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, strength coach, clinic owner, or performance professional, this episode delivers timeless lessons on coaching, communication, programming, and putting the athlete first. Watch now to learn how Joe DeFranco continues to shape the future of strength, rehab, and performance through clarity, humility, and consistency. #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #JoeDeFranco #DeFrancosGym #StrengthAndConditioning #SportsPhysicalTherapy #RehabToPerformance #CoachingEducation #PerformancePT #ACLRehab #AchillesRehab #WarmUpDesign #HypertrophyTraining #SportsRehab #AthleteDevelopment #PTPodcast #StrengthCoach #ClinicalCoaching #LongevityTraining

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Stone, Chief Operating Officer at True Sports Physical Therapy, former NCAA National Champion lacrosse player, and one of the most respected voices in ACL rehabilitation and coaching within sports physical therapy. Dr. Stone shares his unique journey from collegiate athletics to clinical leadership, detailing how he balances executive-level operations across multiple clinics while still delivering elite-level care to athletes. This conversation centers on the art of coaching: what separates simply instructing exercises from truly coaching athletes through high-stakes rehab.  In this episode, we dive deep into how great clinicians create exceptional sessions by combining preparation, adaptability, and communication. Tim explains how to structure rehab sessions with clear goals, how to regress and progress exercises in real time, and how to read the room to meet athletes where they are emotionally and physically.  We also cover how to build trust with high-level athletes, manage frustration and emotional moments during rehab, and balance athlete autonomy with authoritative coaching when it matters most. Tim shares practical strategies for navigating return-to-sport decisions, interpreting objective testing like force plates and dynamometry, and knowing when data does, and does not, tell the full story.  Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, student, strength coach, or clinician working with ACL athletes, this episode delivers a masterclass on coaching, leadership, and delivering meaningful rehab experiences that drive confidence and performance. Watch now to learn how Dr. Tim Stone approaches ACL rehab, athlete communication, and the art of coaching at the highest level. #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #TimStone #ACLRehab #SportsPhysicalTherapy #RehabToPerformance #PerformancePT #CoachingInPT #AthleteRehab #ReturnToPlay #SportsMedicine #PTPodcast #ClinicalLeadership #SportsRehab #PhysicalTherapyEducation #AthletePerformance #ACLRecovery #RehabInnovation

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Ben Moxness, physical therapist and performance coach at THP Strength, for a deep dive into jump mechanics, sprinting, plyometrics, and tendon health and how sports PTs can better prepare athletes for the real demands of high-level performance.  Despite being early in his clinical career, Ben brings an exceptional depth of knowledge shaped by years immersed in jump training, sprint mechanics, and applied biomechanics. From working with youth athletes to professionals, Olympians, and elite dunkers, his perspective bridges performance coaching and rehabilitation in a way few clinicians can.  In this episode, we cover how to properly progress jump training beyond box jumps, why approach jumps place completely different demands on the body than standing vertical jumps, and how eccentric capacity, pretension, and coordination determine explosiveness and injury risk. Ben breaks down complex concepts like bimodal force curves, ground contact time, and pretension into actionable insights sports PTs can apply immediately.  We also dive into practical rehab strategies for patellar tendinopathy and Achilles injuries, including why most athletes are underloaded, how to strengthen the rectus femoris effectively, and why calf strength standards are far higher than most clinicians realize. Ben explains how sprinting differs fundamentally from jogging, why return-to-run protocols often fall short, and how graded exposure to high-speed mechanics is essential for durable return to play.  Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, strength coach, or clinician looking to better integrate plyometrics, sprinting, and tendon loading into rehab, this episode offers a masterclass in performance-based thinking grounded in biomechanics and real-world application. Watch now to learn how Ben Moxness is reshaping how clinicians think about jumping, sprinting, and athletic durability.  #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #BenMoxness #JumpTraining #SprintMechanics #Plyometrics #SportsPhysicalTherapy #RehabToPerformance #TendonHealth #PatellarTendon #AchillesRehab #PerformancePT #AthleteDevelopment #SportsScience #ExplosiveTraining #ReturnToPlay #PTPodcast #StrengthAndConditioning #Biomechanics #HumanPerformance

In this special throwback episode, we sit down with David Grey, founder of David Grey Rehab, an internationally respected coach and rehabilitation specialist known for his innovative approach to lower-limb biomechanics, foot function, Achilles rehab, and plyometrics. Based in Ireland and widely followed for his practical, clear, and repeatable systems, David brings a refreshing blend of deep biomechanical insight and open-minded clinical reasoning.  David shares his philosophy on assessing the lower extremity, focusing less on strict protocols and more on identifying what’s missing, restoring foundational patterns, and helping athletes reclaim authentic, efficient movement. He breaks down why so many clinicians miss key components of foot and Achilles rehab, how to assess true foot mobility (not just ankle mobility), and why closed-chain mechanics are essential for lasting change.  In this episode, we cover how David evaluates foot shape and calcaneal mobility, why midfoot movement is non-negotiable, and how to coach athletes through meaningful pronation and supination. He also walks through practical progressions for soleus and Achilles loading, tibial rotation, and plyometric readiness, including why most rehab programs fail to bridge the gap to the demands of sport.  David’s approach combines biomechanics, sensory awareness, reactivity training, and a commitment to staying curious. His perspective on what clinicians get wrong, why open-chain foot drills often miss the mark, and how to progress from early isometrics to high-level plyos offers a masterclass for any sports physical therapist looking to elevate outcomes for foot, ankle, and Achilles patients. Whether you’re a sports PT, performance coach, or athlete dealing with persistent lower-limb issues, this episode will challenge assumptions and give you practical frameworks you can implement immediately. Watch now to learn how David Grey is redefining lower-limb rehab through movement, mechanical clarity, and openness to learning. #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #DavidGreyRehab #LowerLimbRehab #FootMechanics #AchillesRehab #Plyometrics #SportsPhysicalTherapy #RehabToPerformance #Pronation #Supination #SoleusStrength #Biomechanics #SportsScience #PerformancePT #AthleteRecovery #RehabInnovation #PTPodcast

In this milestone Episode 150, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with Dr. Jeremy Beyer, Director of Clinical Excellence at True Sports Physical Therapy, to unpack the art and science of ACL rehabilitation. From early-phase strategies to the smart use of technology in modern rehab. Dr. Beyer brings a data-driven yet deeply practical perspective shaped by years of working with elite athletes in Baltimore. This episode dives deep into how PTs can think critically, use technology intentionally, and build systems that prioritize process over perfection. In this episode, we cover the biggest gaps in how most clinicians approach ACL rehab, how to preserve quad mass and tendon health early post-op, when and how to implement BFR and why timing matters, why hypertrophy (not just activation) determines long-term success, how nutrition, protein, and creatine support early-phase recovery. We also cover using force plates and dynamometry without losing clinical judgment, a smarter way to structure return-to-run programs, the ODS (Outcome-Driver-Strategy) framework for interpreting force plate data and why great clinicians focus on curiosity, communication, and comfort with uncertainty. Whether you’re a sports PT, coach, or athlete rehabbing an ACL, this episode will completely reshape the way you think about recovery and performance. Watch now to learn how Dr. Jeremy Beyer is helping develop the next generation of clinicians through smarter training, clearer systems, and stronger decision-making. 📸 Instagram: @jbeyerpt 🌐 True Sports PT: https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/team/dr-jeremy-beyer #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #SportsPhysicalTherapy #JeremyBeyer #ACLRehab #SportsRehab #PerformancePT #ForcePlates #BFRTraining #Creatine #Hypertrophy #ReturnToPlay #SportsMedicine #RehabInnovation #PTPodcast

Welcome to the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Zachery Cogen, Director of Rehabilitation for D.C. United, to unpack what it takes to thrive as a sports physical therapist at the highest level of professional soccer. Zachery shares his journey from wrestling in college and struggling to get into PT school, to eventually leading rehab operations for an MLS franchise. His story is one of relentless persistence, passion, and purpose, and it highlights what truly defines success in sports rehab: communication, adaptability, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. This episode dives deep into both career development and clinical mastery, covering how Zachery built his career from student volunteer to professional sports clinician, and how he now manages complex athlete cases under the pressure of performance timelines and front-office expectations. In this episode, we cover the path from sports residency to pro sports and what separates top candidates, how to stand out in the hiring process through passion, initiative, and networking, what it’s really like to be a rehab director in Major League Soccer, a step-by-step management of hamstring injuries including imaging, PRP, and progressive loading. We also cover how to build athlete trust using objective data like force plates and GPS metrics, communication with coaches, front offices, and athletes under performance pressure, the art of progressive overload, asymmetry management, and movement screening and why learning from other professionals, not just PTs, is key to success. Zachery’s blend of humility and expertise offers rare insight into what the day-to-day of professional sports rehab truly looks like. From managing multimillion-dollar athletes to creating individualized, data-driven care systems. Whether you’re a student dreaming of working in pro sports, a sports PT refining your systems, or a coach building a high-performance culture, this episode delivers a roadmap built on persistence, precision, and people skills. Watch now to hear how Zachery Cogen is redefining what it means to lead in sports rehabilitation. Connect with Zachery Cogen: 📸 Instagram: @thesportsphysio_ Follow True Sports PT: 📲 Instagram: @truesportspt 🎧 Subscribe to the True Sports PT Podcast for more in-depth conversations bridging rehab, performance, and education in elite sports. #TrueSportsPT #TrueSportsPodcast #SportsPhysicalTherapy #ZacheryCogen #SportsRehab #MLSRehab #RehabToPerformance #DCSoccer #DCSports #PerformancePT #HamstringRehab #ReturnToPlay #SportsScience #PhysicalTherapy #AthleteRecovery #SportsMedicine #RehabInnovation #StrengthAndConditioning #ProfessionalSportsPT #AthletePerformance #PTPodcast #SportsPhysio #ProSportsRehab