ClinicalAthlete Podcast

Show Notes: Is strength often the missing ingredient in therapeutic exercise programming? Is “training for the sport of life” equal to “train your rehab clients like athletes”? We discuss these things and much more with Dr. Scotty Butcher, along with his latest research on lumbar spine mechanics in squatting and deadlifting. Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com Follow Scotty and The Strength Jedi: Website: https://www.thestrengthjedi.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPZXOM8AFvlQ82SQ7YOlXyQ Instagram: @thestrengthjedi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStrengthJedi/ https://www.facebook.com/Dr.ScottyButcher Scotty’s Google Scholar citation list: http://bit.ly/2ZlTKGR Scotty’s “Why Strength Matters” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU3rPJVv9Gw

Is there a science to debunking misinformation? Well, the short answer is: yes. We welcome Michael Amato, DPT back onto the show to discuss the most effective approaches to correcting misinformation. *Lookin at YOU social media* Follow Michael on Instagram: @michaelvamato Links to the articles that we discussed: https://www.routledgehandbooks.com/doi/10.4324/9780203154472.ch3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28895452https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/03637751.2018.1467564 Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

What are internal and external training load markers? What is important information to track with our athletes, and what is fluff? How can we best use the evidence to guide our sports medicine decisions? We discuss these topics and much more with performance coach and researcher Franco Impellizzeri. Follow Franco on Twitter: @francoimpell Follow Franco on ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Franco_Impellizzeri Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

What are the key elements for a successful return to sport? What elements seem to be lacking in the research for both the hip and the knee? What does “return to sport” really mean, and what are the difficulties in reporting it? We welcome Dr. Mike Reiman, a faculty member at Duke University and clinical researcher, onto the show, to discuss these topics and more. Follow Dr. Reiman on: Instagram: @michaelreiman Twitter: @mikereiman Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

What are the current issues affecting healthcare? How can we help change the culture and improve patient care? We discuss these things and much more with Zak Gabor of The Level Up Initiative. Follow Zak and The Level Up Initiative on Instagram: @simplestrengthphysio @thelevelupinitiative Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

In this episode, we welcome Eric Lagoy, DPT onto the show to answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete community, and to talk about the amazing Exercise Prescription class that he teaches for Quinnipiac’s DPT program! Topics Covered -Beard Maintenance -Barriers to starting an exercise prescription course -Do today’s students have a better understanding of S&C? -Differences between exercise prescription and S&C courses -What place does the science of pain have in an Ex Rx course? -Example case studies in Eric’s Ex Rx class -What role does power development have in gen pop? -Strength training programming in Ex Rx class Follow Eric on Instagram @emlagoydpt To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Taylor Eckel onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community! Topics Covered: – 6:06 How can clinicians support students?– 11:00 Finding time to do ‘extra’ learning– 21:55 Dealing with peer resistance– 29:04 Tips to undergrads for PT school– 38:00 The student journey– 41:53 ACL prevention programs.– 51:05 Sciatic nerve tension Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylor.eckel Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

What are the psychological implications of ACLR in the return to sport decision? How effective can proper education and setting of expectations be in the various stages of rehab? We discuss these things and much more with Steph Allen, DPT. Follow Steph on Instagram: @stephallen.dpt Learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

Competition prep for physique athletes is hard. Why do injury rates seem to be higher during this time? What are the optimal training and nutritional strategies when preparing for a show? Are all types of cardio created equal? Is cardio necessary at all for a show-prep cut? We welcome internationally recognized coach, competitor, and researcher Eric Helms, PhD onto the show to discuss these topics and more. Learn about Eric: https://3dmusclejourney.com/ Learn about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com

In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Nate Wong onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community! Topics Covered: – 7:13: Handling resistance from professors and peers – 19:46: How can professionals better support students – 29:08: Balancing curriculum information with other knowledge – 45:55: How does strength & conditioning knowledge help you in school – 49:50: Tips for the graduate school interview process Follow Nate on Instagram @thatonedood7 To learn more about the ClinicalAthlete Community: https://www.clinicalathlete.com