The Prehab Podcast

In this episode, Arash and celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson talk about fitness. Gunnar explains his fitness journey and his experience as the director of strength and endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss an assortment of topics such as mindset, stress management, client goals, and the importance of training movements vs. the muscle! Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers' Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar's dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred from the gym to daily life, from training camp to championship game. He has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male AND female!) and various NCAA sports. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar's guidance in preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimen. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Gunnar Peterson Instagram: @GunnarFitness Learn more about the [P]Rehab At Home Program HERE. 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, Arash and Dr. Mike Reinold discuss how Mike began his online journey, physical therapy (where we are & where we are headed), the pro's and con's of social media, and when to embrace vs. improve asymmetries. This is a must listen to for clinicians! Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance. He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Mike Reinold Instagram: @MikeReinold Mike Courses: https://mikereinold.com/products/ Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE. 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 and Ashley Reaver, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist from InsideTracker, discuss how you can use blood analytics to make better-informed decisions about your nutrition and lifestyle habits to promote longevity. InsideTracker helps you optimize your body using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance. They analyze your blood, your DNA, and your habits to create an ultra-personalized nutrition plan made for your body, tailored to your goals. They tell you what you need to do and more importantly why. You can track your progress and respond to real-time feedback from your body. Click HERE to learn more and schedule your first blood test, be sure to use the code 'PREHABGUYS10' to save 10%. Ashley Reaver obtained her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at Cornell University and her master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. She completed her supervised practice during her dietetic internship at Cal Poly Pomona and is a certified sports dietitian. In addition to her role as Lead Nutrition Scientist at InsideTracker, Ashley has a private nutrition practice and teaches at UC Berkeley. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Ashley Reaver from InsideTracker Instagram: @InsideTracker 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 Arash and Professor Jill Cook of Melbourne, Australia talk about tendon pain. This podcast goes over what tendinopathies are, common myths with tendinopathies, and where the research is currently at with tendon pain. We then dive into how most of these tendon pathologies are often treated best on the latest evidence. Jill Cook is a physiotherapist who after a clinical career of 20 years has become primarily a musculoskeletal researcher. Her main interests are in connective tissue function, injury, and healing. Her particular interests are risk factors for tendon injury and the tendon in growth and development. She is currently working in the Musculoskeletal Research Centre at La Trobe University and at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at Deakin University. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas. Guest: Jill Cook Twitter: Jill Cook Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE. 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.

Mike interviews Dr. Mike Giunta, a physical therapist, and head medical director the newly formed Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Not only is the PLL unique in the sense that it is run and managed by the players themselves, but they also truly see the value in physical therapy which is why they brought on Mike as their head medical director. Mike discusses his role within the PLL, the importance of inter-disciplinary care, and his career path to this position. He also shares his recommendations for how up and coming clinicians or students can follow in his footsteps. For anyone interested in sports physical therapy or lacrosse, you are going to love this one! Mike Giunta is medical director the premier lacrosse league, head physical therapist of the burton US open of snowboarding, and CEO of Evolution Physical Therapy in Los Angeles California. Get in Touch With Dr. Mike Giunta Email: Mike.giunta@premierlacrossleague.com IG: @MikeGiuntaPT 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.

Mike spoke with Physical Therapist Dr. Wesley Want who specializes in ACLr rehab, especially end-stage rehab and return to sport. Wes is passionate about decreasing 2nd and even 1st ACL injury risk, and believe the high 2nd ACL injury rates (>20%) can be attributed to a lack of proper end-stage rehab and return to sport testing. Wes covers many of his tips and tricks with ACLr rehab, general time frames when he wants certain criteria met, and also his ACL Mastermind Group which boosts over 100 therapists, trainers, and coaches who collaboratively are pushing the field of ACLr rehab. Get in Touch With Dr. Wesley Wang Website: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/ ACL Mastermind Group: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/ Instagram: @WesleyWang.dpt Learn more about the Knee Extension Overhaul [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guysinfo@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, I (Arash) talk about Achilles Tendon Pain. This has been something I have recently been dealing with, but I have been seeing often in the clinic. Arash goes into what can cause Achilles tendinopathies, the science behind tendon pain, and some research behind the best plan to address Achilles tendon pain! If you are looking to learn more about Achilles tendon pain, check out this article! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE. 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.

Mike spoke with New York Time's Best Selling Author, Ramit Sethi about finances and fitness. As a financial guru and avid fitness enthusiast, Ramit draws on the parallels between the two worlds and how important having a long term plan is as well as not striving to be perfect. He talks about finding what your rich life entails, and the concept of money dials for achieving your rich life. If you have questions regarding investing, debt, retirement accounts, etc, this is the podcast episode for you! After 10 years, Ramit has written a brand-new update to his New York Times bestseller, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, which Mike just finished up reading! Ramit teaches his community how to live their rich life by earning more, money, starting businesses and mastering their money mindsets. Ramit started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004. He now hosts over a million readers every month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Ramit has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Tim Ferriss podcast. Get in Touch With Ramit Sethi Get his book HERE Website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.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, Arash and Dr. Bret Contreras discuss how you can train the glute, specifically with the barbell hip thrust. We talk about some simple tricks when first beginning glute training. Bret breaks out his rule of thirds used to maximize glute hypertrophy and build foundational strengths. One of the last points Bret discussed is: does a bigger muscle equal a stronger muscle? Bret Contreras is an expert on glute training. Bret has his Ph.D. in Sports Science from AUT University, Master's Degree from Arizona State University, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Bret is the author of "Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy," co-author of "Strong Curves" and Founder of "Booty by Bret." Bret has a phenomenal gym in San Diego called "The Glute Lab." Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Bret Contreras Instagram: @Bretcontreras1 Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE. 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, The [P]Rehab Guys discuss getting into Physical Therapy School. We touch on each one of our journeys into USC PT school, which is where we all met! We go through some tips and tricks for anyone looking to get into PT programs. Whether you are in the process of applying to PT school or you envision being a PT in the future, this podcast is a must listen to. Most of this advice will apply to other grad programs. Good Luck! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys 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.