True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

They don't make many humans like Michael Burton. One of the most motivated, driven and focused humans on the planet, Mike plays full back for the Kansas City Chiefs. Although he is in his 8th year in the NFL, Mike was an unrecruited high school football player, but a star lacrosse player. Betting on himself, Mike walked on to the Rutgers University football team and the rest is history. In this episode Mike discusses strength and conditioning in the NFL and shares his take on a humble proposition as to how a performance staff and system should be arranged at the NFL level.      This episode shares a behind the scenes look at what it takes to play one of the toughest positions in pro sports, as well as the role of sports PTs in formulating a performance plan for their athletes. As always, expect guidance on career paths and opportunities in the world of sports rehab! You can follow Mike Burton on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeburtonfb/  About this Podcast True Sports PT is hiring! Please send us a message to learn more: pod@TrueSportsPT.com  The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more: https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/   Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com       Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@truesportspt   Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt 

Dr. Tim Machan, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, COMT, CSCS is our guest this week. As Director of Integrated High Performance with the Rutgers University Big Ten Football program, Dr. Machan knows what an awesome gig in Sports PT is all about.  Dr. Machan is also the former Program Director University of Cincinnati (UC) Sports Physical Therapy Residency. In this episode, we highlight some of the truly unbelievable career paths for a sports PT.  Dr. Machan has held a number of these positions including treating elite athletes in private practice, working in NCAA Division I training rooms, providing care to green berets and being the Director of Integrated High Performance for Rutgers where he oversees sports medicine, strength and conditioning, the football team’s nutrition program as well as mental health, with an emphasis on coordination collaboration among departments.  Tune in to learn how to get an AWESOME GIG FOR A SPORTS PT.  Did you miss his first chat with us? Check out "All Things Sports Physical Therapy Residencies with Dr. Machan" : https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/podcast/all-things-sports-pt-residencies  About this Podcast True Sports PT is hiring! Please send us a message to learn more: pod@TrueSportsPT.com The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more: https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/  Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com      Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@truesportspt  Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt 

Listen to today's show with Zachary Cogen, PT, DPT, SCS, XPS, and learn how to get where you want to go in the field of sports physical therapy. Dr Cogen shares his path which included multiple attempts at applying to physical therapy school, networking his way into outstanding clinical experiences and kicking down the door of pro soccer in his current role as Director of Rehabilitation for DC United in Major League Soccer (MLS). Highlights of the conversation include how Dr. Cogen crafts an email to illicit the desired response, his interview process for a pro sports job, and a detailed breakdown from hamstring injury all the way to return to the pitch. Enjoy! You can follow Dr. Cogen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsphysio_/  About this Podcast True Sports PT is hiring! Please send us a message to learn more: Pod@TrueSportsPT.com   The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/      Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com     Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/       TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt       YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@truesportspt  Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt      

We have the honor of hosting a true GOAT in our field this week. Legendary performance therapist and self-care guru, Dr. Kelly Starrett DPT, is our guest today. Dr. Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. This wide-ranging conversation encompasses Kelly's path to New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, his advice on avoiding burnout and the need for changing our professional education system. Buckle up for Dr. Starrett unplugged as he shares his passion to help athletes and PTs around the world.  Dr. Starrett is co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. About this Podcast True Sports PT is hiring! Please send us a message to learn more: Pod@TrueSportsPT.com  The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/      Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com    Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/       TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt       YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@truesportspt  Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt       Learn More About Dr. Starrett The Ready State is the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. Dr. Starrett and his expert staff will guide you through each routine: https://thereadystate.com/  Follow Dr. Starrett on Social  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/?hl=en   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereadystate   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA 

Get the real story on how a sports Physical Therapist completes both subjective and objective assessments of the thrower's shoulder with Dr. Alex Gett, PT, DPT, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-1 and Dr. Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN, of True Sports Physical Therapy. Dr. Gett shares the import of information gathering, screening techniques and objective assessments of the thrower's shoulder in this incredibly robust and informative sports PT podcast episode.   About this Podcast The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/    Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/      TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt      YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU_1AqRAVVHCfVk2CxF-9Q    Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt      Learn More About Dr. Gett You can follow Dr. Alex Gett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prst_pt/  Visit Dr. Gett's website: https://agprst.weebly.com/   Dr. Gett is a native of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where he played football and baseball in high school. He played collegiate baseball at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where he was a four-year letterman, voted team captain his senior year, and a multiple-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he signed a free agent contract with the St. Joseph Blacksnakes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. His professional career also included stints in the United League and Frontier League, including a Frontier League Championship Series appearance in 2007 with the Washington Wild Things. At the conclusion of his professional career after the 2009 season, he returned to IUP as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Crimson Hawks baseball team. After graduating from IUP in 2012 with a Master's Degree in Health and Physical Education, Alex continued his strength and conditioning career by accepting an internship position with the University of Pittsburgh's Olympic Sports Staff. He then moved on to serve a similar role at Wofford College before accepting a position as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Kansas City Royals in December of 2013. He was assigned to the Burlington Royals of the Appalachian League (R) in 2014 and the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Carolina League (Adv A) in 2015. Alex is currently employed as a clinic director at True Sports Physical Therapy in Frederick, Maryland.

Baltimore Ravens long snapper Nick Moore joins the podcast this week. It's Moore's steady hands and physical consistency that jumpstarts every Justin Tucker field goal each week for the AFC North's Ravens. Listen to this episode as Nick describes his journey with stops playing pro baseball, college football at UGA, and snapping the ball to Tucker for the NFL's record breaking 66-yard field goal against Detroit in 2021. Did you know that was Moore's very first game winner with the Ravens?  A truly unique view of performance training and athleticism at the highest level is coming your way this week. The True Sports PT Podcast sits down with one of the few humans to ever play professional baseball (Red Sox organization) and football (Saints, XFL and Ravens). Nick provides a behind the scenes look at conditioning in both sports as well as some sage advice on how to achieve your goals, regardless of the profession. Prepare to leave this episode educated and motivated to do what you love.  You can follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickmoore046/  And learn more about him here: https://www.baltimoreravens.com/team/players-roster/nick-moore/career  About this Podcast The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/    Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/     TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt     YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU_1AqRAVVHCfVk2CxF-9Q   Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt    

Dr. James  "Jamie" Dreese is one of the world's best sports orthopedic surgeons, specializing in arthroscopy of the knee and shoulder. Dr. Dreese provides a behind the scenes look at the way orthopedists provide care and look to refer their patients.  He has served as editor-in-chief for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has been appointed to numerous regional and national leadership committees in Orthopedic Sports Medicine.  Dr. Dreese is actively involved in sports medicine research, and has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Dreese is also an associate team physician for the Baltimore Ravens. He currently provides care to athletes out of his Maryland based offices. You can follow Dr. Dreese on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sports_doc_dreese/  And learn more about him here: https://www.instagram.com/sports_doc_dreese/  About this Podcast The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/   Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/    TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU_1AqRAVVHCfVk2CxF-9Q  Twitter - https://twitter.com/truesportspt  

Deemer Class joins us to talk about the art of coaching great athletic movement.  Deemer is a world class lacrosse athlete and coach, a truly rare combination. In this episode, Deemer sheds light on ways in which he coaches complex movements, an essential skill for every great sports physical therapist. Tune in to hear coaching and life lessons from a two-time national NCAA champion and successful entrepreneur, as well as how to develop a referral relationship with coaches and athletes alike.  Deemer won multiple national titles at Duke, played professionally in the Premier Lacrosse League and coached the University of Southern California (USC) women's lacrosse program. He is the founder of First Class Lacrosse.  About this Podcast The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/  Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/   TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt   YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU_1AqRAVVHCfVk2CxF-9Q   Follow Deemer and First Class Lacrosse: Website: https://www.1stclasslax.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstclasslacrosse/   Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstclasslax_ 

Our guest this week is Dr. Tim Machan, PT, DPT, SCS, OCS, COMT, CSCS. Dr. Machan joins True Sports PT Podcast host Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN, to discuss who is right for a sports PT residency and what residency is right for you!  The two also discuss how to get accepted into a residency and they dive into the details of what daily life looks like as a resident. Dr. Machan is the former  Program Director University of Cincinnati (UC) Sports Physical Therapy Residency and is the current Director of Integrated High Performance with the Rutgers University Big Ten Football program.  At Rutgers, Dr. Machan oversees sports medicine, strength and conditioning, the football team’s nutrition program as well as mental health, with an emphasis on coordination collaboration among departments.  About this Podcast The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at TrueSportsPT.com. Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Follow us on social: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@truesportspt  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChU_1AqRAVVHCfVk2CxF-9Q  More About Dr. Machan According to his biography on the Rutgers University football website, Dr. Machan spent four years at UC, where he oversaw the care of more than 500 student-athletes across 19 Division I programs as Director of Rehabilitation for the Bearcats’ sports medicine program.  Prior to his arrival at UC, Machan worked as a sports physical therapist with 5th Special Forces Group (Fort Campbell, Kentucky), EXOS (Fort Bragg, North Carolina) and True Sports Physical Therapy.

Dr. Alex Gett, PT, DPT, CSCS, RSCC, USAW-1 shares his path from professional baseball to accomplished sports physical therapist. Highlights include his decision making process to move from strength coach with the Kansas City Royals organization to graduate school and then to managing a clinic and building a team of great clinicians at True Sports Physical Therapy. The True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a show that’s by Sports PT’s and for Sports PT professionals. We’re here to accelerate growth in your sports PT career while giving you the tools to provide your athletes with game-changing results.  This show is presented by True Sports Physical Therapy, and hosted by its CEO and founder, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW, Cert. DN.  With 13 locations throughout the mid-Atlantic region of the United States, True Sports Physical Therapy was created by athletes and for athletes. This podcast is in lockstep with why we exist in the first place: to provide the ideal place to both rehab athletes and rehab as an athlete. Learn more at TrueSportsPT.com. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truesportspt/.  Want to submit a comment, question or message to the show? Send us an email at pod@truesportspt.com.   Learn More About Dr. Gett You can follow Dr. Alex Gett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prst_pt/ Visit Dr. Gett's website: https://agprst.weebly.com/  Dr. Gett is a native of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania where he played football and baseball in high school. He played collegiate baseball at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) where he was a four-year letterman, voted team captain his senior year, and a multiple-time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Scholar Athlete. At the conclusion of his collegiate career, he signed a free agent contract with the St. Joseph Blacksnakes of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball. His professional career also included stints in the United League and Frontier League, including a Frontier League Championship Series appearance in 2007 with the Washington Wild Things. At the conclusion of his professional career after the 2009 season, he returned to IUP as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Crimson Hawks baseball team. After graduating from IUP in 2012 with a Master's Degree in Health and Physical Education, Alex continued his strength and conditioning career by accepting an internship position with the University of Pittsburgh's Olympic Sports Staff. He then moved on to serve a similar role at Wofford College before accepting a position as a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Kansas City Royals in December of 2013. He was assigned to the Burlington Royals of the Appalachian League (R) in 2014 and the Wilmington Blue Rocks of the Carolina League (Adv A) in 2015. Alex is currently employed as a clinic director at True Sports Physical Therapy in Frederick, Maryland.