The Prehab Podcast

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. 

In this episode The [P]Rehab Guys discuss the recently dropped Knee [P]Rehab Program. Let us show you how to bulletproof your knees! Click here to check our more about the Knee Program! Use code "PREHAB10"  for 10% off!   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. 

In this episode, Craig and Tyler discuss all things sports science. Sports science is an evolving field and Tyler has been at the forefront of it for the past 7 years. Tyler gives us some insight into the field and his interesting role with the team. This talk includes what defines sports science, testing for athletes, utilized technology, and how Tyler analyzes data points to bridge gaps of communication with the entire team to optimize athletic performance on the field.   Tyler is the manager of Sports Science for the NFL Los Angeles Rams and is going into his 13th season with the team, 5th season managing sports science. His role with the LA Rams is to utilize different technologies and data to enhance performance decision making and increase collaboration between all departments involved in player performance. Tyler attended Truman State University and got his Masters from the University of Penn. He is entering his 3rd year as Director of Internal Education for PFATS in the NFL and first year as a soft tissue subcommittee member for the NFL Musculoskeletal Committee.   Enjoy! The Prehab Guys    Guest: Tyler Williams  Email: twilliams@rams.nfl.com    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 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.