True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

David Grey is the foremost expert on Achilles and Foot pain and joined us to elucidate what can be a very perplexing body part and presentation. He does a masterful job at demystifying rehab and also highlights what he strongly believes is essential to an outstanding therapy course and career - open minded, humble and determined. Tune in to learn from one of the great in the industry!

Chris Wormley gives us the inside scoop on rehabbing his knees at both University of Michigan and with the Pittsburgh Steelers. “Worm” describes both his physical and mental challenges in rehab and how he overcame them to return stronger than ever. As always, skilles necessary for success are highlighted which are applicable to any field and nuances of how to craft a great rehab session for your athlete are highlighted!   Listen, learn, share and leave us a 5 star review wherever you listen to your podcasts!

In this episode you will learn everything there is to know about helping your patient choose a graft type. Also included is a discussion on retear rates, return to sport data and pearls on creating a successful outcome in ACL rehabilitation. This POD begins to demystify ACL rehabilitation with specifics on how to prescribe home exercises, as well what qualities to consider in a surgeon. Hope you enjoy!    Be sure to listen, learn and share the True Sports Physical Therapy podcast! Shoutouts: @coach.kelly.dpt @thereadystate

What leads to success in one field, leads to success in all fields. Kyle Harrison’s career is a testament to this. Reaching elite levels both on the field and in his varies business endeavors, Kyle shares lessons applicable to any sports physical therapist and entrepreneurs of any industry. We cover Kyle’s championship runs and his lessons learned from everyone from surgeons to NBA greats.    As always leave us a 5 star review and Listen. Learn. Share. From anywhere you get your podcasts!

Sean Greenspan flips the script of our standard format and asks Dr Yoni Rosenblatt questions on how to stay healthy for the long run. Ever wondered about barefoot training, low back pain in the elite endurance athlete or even founding and running your own sports PT business, than this POD is for you! Covering both clinical and business topics alike, Yoni elucidates his outlook and routines to promote the success of you and your athletes!  

Tune in to hear a behind the scenes look at how to start your very own sports PT practice. Hear from Dr. Cleary on the nitty gritty of founding Athletic Lab Physical Therapy and Fitness in Santa Monica California. Learn about start up costs, risk aversion, how she built out her team of professionals, clinical and otherwise! Dr. Cleary highlights the thrill of it all in this far reaching conversation sure to inspire and inform.    As always - if you are looking to join our team @ True Sports, or just want to learn about our approach to rehab, reach out on IG @TrueSportsPT. 

Kyle Kimbrell, PT, MPT of Owen’s Recovery Science @owensrecoveryscience shares the absolute best way to use Blood Flow Restriction in a rehab and performance settings. He discusses the differences in specific brands of cuffs, as well as in depth clinical rationales and use cases. Kyle speaks from years of experience as both a PT and clinical instructor highlighting recent literature, mistakes to avoid and myths to dispel all concerning BFR and the emerging field of Ischemic Preconditioning (IPC).    Be sure to Listen, Learn and Share wherever you find your podcasts!

Dr. Mike Giunta shares his innovative approach to physical therapy and the cutting edge career opportunities he is creating in his nationwide practice. Mike also shares some of the secrets behind bolstering his own treatment schedule, decreasing cancellations and maximizing outcomes. A self described lacrosse and snowboarding geek, Dr Giunta shares what makes for a successful PT as well as entrepreneur. This is a must listen for all PTs of all experience levels. 

Dr. Rayce Houser is an expert at applying strength and conditioning principles to his patients rehabilitation programs. It allows for a significant increase in the strength gains and overall rehab success. In this conversation, Dr Houser highlights the need to meet your patients where they are and the multiple biomechanical and loading considerations when implementing a thorough rehab program.

In this episode we welcome one of the world's leading shoulder surgeons, Dr Larry Gulotta. Dr. Gulotta shares his hot takes on what makes for great rehab, what his interventions are for the labral tears in professional pitchers and how he hopes to change the outlook for professional pitchers with labral pathology. Dr. Lawrence V. Gulotta is the Chief of the Shoulder and Elbow Division of the Sports Medicine Institute at Hospital for Special Surgery. He specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine, including arthroscopic and open surgeries of the shoulder, and is the Head Orthopedic Surgeon for the New York Mets. Dr. Gulotta has dedicated his career to understanding and treating shoulder conditions. He has performed research on new ways to improve rotator cuff healing, as well as ways to improve the design and performance of shoulder replacements. He has received several awards for his research, authored numerous clinical and basic science research papers, and given presentations at national and international meetings. He currently serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, and the Journal of Orthopaedic Research. He is also on the Editorial Board of the HSS Journal. As an undergraduate, Dr. Gulotta attended Johns Hopkins University, where he studied biology and played varsity football. He was recognized with several academic and athletic honors. He was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and named to the GTE Academic All-American Football Team in his senior year. Dr. Gulotta attended Harvard Medical School followed by Hospital for Special Surgery, where he trained in orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, and shoulder surgery. In addition to his training in the United States, Dr. Gulotta acquired further training in shoulder surgery at specialized centers across Europe. He completed an AO Shoulder Trauma Fellowship in Bern, Switzerland, and also observed leading shoulder surgeons in Zurich, Switzerland, and Lyon, France. His diverse training has allowed him to perform cutting-edge arthroscopic and open surgeries for the treatment of shoulder instability, labral tears, shoulder replacements, large rotator cuff tears, revision shoulder surgeries, and shoulder fractures. Dr. Gulotta is also interested in athletic injuries of the shoulder. During his training, he served as an Assistant Physician for the New York Football Giants, Iona University Athletics, the FDNY semi-professional Football Team, and the New York City Public Schools Athletic League.