The Prehab Podcast

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 concentrated study. He is the author of the Amazon #1 best-seller “Climb Injury-Free,” has published numerous articles on injury prevention and lectures on the topic internationally. Dr. Vagy is on the teaching faculty at the University of Southern California, one of the top doctor of physical therapy programs in the United States. He is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. He is passionate about climbing and enjoys working with climbers of all ability levels, ranging from novice climbers to the top professional climbers in the world. Dr. Vagy has over 17 years of climbing experience and has climbed all over the world. He is an accomplished rock climber, ice climber, and alpinist, and continues to explore the wonders of adventure that these pursuits afford.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Guests: Dr. Jared Vagy PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS Email: Jared@theclimbingdoctor.com Instagram: @theclimbingdoctor  Website: https://theclimbingdoctor.com/   The Climbing Doctor Resources Rock Climbing Resources (Movement Awareness, The Prevention 7, Climbing Warm-up) Dynamic Climbing Warm-up - "The first 6 in the video are the ones I use for an on ground assessment" - Jared   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 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 served two years as the assistant athletic trainer for the LA Galaxy prior. He joined the LA Galaxy after serving as the head athletic trainer for the Colorado Rapids. He has previous experience working as the head athletic trainer for Orange County Blues Soccer Club and previous internships with Chivas USA, Seattle Sounders, and Los Angeles Galaxy. He received his undergraduate Kinesiology Degree from California State University, Long Beach and Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Science from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Guests: Cesar Roldan Jr, ATC Email: croldan@lagalaxy.com Instagram: @ceez_Roldan   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 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.    Christy Landy RN, BSN, CEN is from Los Angeles, California and holds a bachelors of science in exercise biology and nursing from UC Davis. She is a certified trauma and emergency room nurse. She is currently working as a nurse in The Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Emergency Department in Boston, Massachusetts.      Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Guests: Christy Landry RN, CSN, CEN and Mike Litt MD, PhD Twitter: @litt-michael   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 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 therapy clinic where they provide an hour of one-on-one care in every treatment session. After years of setting up marketing and administrative systems, Carter Physiotherapy is a low-overhead, smooth-running machine that provides high-level care and customer experience. Best of all, it doesn’t require a great deal of time. When Jarod is not running his practice or working on his site, he enjoys time with family and friends.   Enjoy!   -The Prehab Guys   Guests: Dr. Jarod Carter PT, DPT, MTC Email: Drjarodcarter@gmail.com Website: www.DrJarodCarter.com   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jared's free Telehealth QuickStart Guide www.TelehealthPT.com www.YouTube.com/telehealth20 or www.SoundCloud.com/telehealth20 Facebook PT group at www.fb.com/groups/telehealthpts Zoom Doxy.me Wix Physitrack.com IntakeQ   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, 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. In his pursuit of ‘Bike Friendly Physical Therapy” Kevin has written and been featured in numerous articles and speaking events on Bike Fit and managing the cycling population, and is also the creator of the ‘Pedal PT Online Academy’, and “The Portlander” Bike Fit training stand. Kevin lives in southeast Portland, OR with his amazing wife Teasha, and 2 kids, ages 10 and 12.     Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guests: Kevin Schmidt, PT, MSPT, CMP, Bike Friendly Physio  Email: Kevin@pedalpt.com  Website: http://www.pedalpt.com/  Kevin's Pedal PT Academy: https://pedal-pt.mykajabi.com   Kevin's Basic Bike Fit Equipment List  "Use code “PREHABGUYS” and take $100 OFF!"   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 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 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, 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 delivered many keynotes at various global conferences.    Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guests: Dr. Greg Lehman BKin, MSc, DC, MScPT  Email: greglehmanphysio@gmail.com  Website: http://www.greglehman.ca/blog    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, 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 owned and ran a food truck called Duo’s Takeout. With his background in food, sales, and management Cooper is highly qualified to be at the helm of Brave. He holds a B.A. in Politics and Economics from Colorado College. Brave Overnight Breakfast is a convenient, healthy breakfast designed to change how you start your day. Key highlights: 30 seconds of prep, 20 grams of protein, plant-based, low sugar, and you'll be full till lunch!    Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guests: Cooper Fitzgerald  Email: info@eatbrave.co  Website: Eatbrave    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.

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 lifestyle interventions, he has taken a deep dive into sleep. He believes that sleep is the foundation for health and well being, despite being often underappreciated and undervalued.     Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guest: Nick Lambe    Sleep Coach Course Inside List (list.sleepcoachcourse.com)  Oura Ring (https://ouraring.com/choose-your-ring/)  Chronotype Quiz (https://thepowerofwhenquiz.com/?cn-reloaded=1)      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.