The Prehab Podcast

In this episode, Dillon sits down to discuss everything you need to know about the hip flexors! We look to answer: what is the role of the hip flexors? Do they do more than flex the hip? Do they create an anterior pelvic tilt? Should you stretch or strengthen the hip flexors? All of this and more are answered in this episode. Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab The [P]rehab Membership: Trial 7-days for Free! This is the ultimate anti-barrier solution to keeping your body healthy. Access state-of-the-art physical therapy, fitness programs, and workouts online in the comforts of your own home or gym. Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Ryan Nosak to discuss which is better for strength training, machines (nautilus equipment) or free weights (dumbbells, kettlebells, barbells, etc.) We look to answer: where did this debate originate? Is one method better than the other for strength gains? Are free weights more functional? Are machines safer than free weights? All of this and more are answered in this episode. Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab The [P]rehab Membership: Trial 7-days for Free! This is the ultimate anti-barrier solution to keeping your body healthy. Access state-of-the-art physical therapy, fitness programs, and workouts online in the comforts of your own home or gym. Guest Bio: Learn more about Ryan Nosak Instagram Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon follows up from episode 144 with Arash, Craig, and Mike for the BIGGEST announcement [P]rehab has ever had! You will learn how [P]rehab is finding solutions to break down barriers and start a new era of healthcare where access to solutions are available in the palm of your hand. Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab The [P]rehab Membership: Trial 7-days for Free! This is the ultimate anti-barrier solution to keeping your body healthy. Access state-of-the-art physical therapy, fitness programs, and workouts online in the comforts of your own home or gym. Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon sits down with the original [P]rehab Guys: Arash, Craig, and Mike to discuss the major barriers and problems that the current healthcare system presents. Chronic disease and musculoskeletal pain continue to drastically increase. With all this advancement in technology and access to information how could this be happening? What are the barriers for finding the right information to take control of your health? Why is is so hard to find solutions? What is fundamentally wrong with our current healthcare system? All of this discussed in this episode. Hope you enjoy -Team [P]rehab Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Arash to follow up from episode 102: Treating Disc Herniations and Low Back pain with [P]rehab: Case study edition. We learn where Arash is at in the healing process, what strategies he has used to reach his goals, what he has learned in this injury experience, the importance of holding yourself accountable, the impact of leaning into internal load, and much more! Hope you enjoy -Team [P]rehab Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions!   

In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Jacki Hillios from The Phoenix to answer: what are the barriers to getting help for those suffering from substance abuse  and addiction? What role does exercise play in recovery from substance abuse? How important is community to help in the healing process and preventing relapse? What role does psychology safety play in the recovery process? How successful has The Phoenix's model been in creating an active living sober community? Hope you enjoy -Team [P]rehab Guest Bio: Dr. Hillios holds an MSW and PhD in Social Work from Boston College and worked as a clinician with at risk youth and families for 20 years before becoming a researcher and co-founding The Phoenix. As a clinician, Jacki knew The Phoenix’s community  approach to recovery and healing would transform people’s lives and society forever. She has led the organization since 2007, overseeing expansion of The Phoenix to 33 states and over 93 communities nationally with new communities being activated around the globe. As Deputy Executive Director for The Phoenix, Dr. Hillios oversees research and evaluation, strategy, innovation, and growth. She is an active public speaker sharing what she has learned from developing and scaling Phoenix’s Healing Community Model. In 2013 Jacki presented “Transcending Addiction and Redefining Recovery” at TEDxBoulder. Her talk has been watched by over 730k individuals and is being shared in university classrooms across the country.  Website Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon sits down with VP of Performance Science from WHOOP, Kristen Holmes. We look to discuss the benefits of wearable health technology and answer: what does WHOOP measure? What does is mean to be ready to perform? How should we interpret the data to make recovery and training decisions? How accurate are the measurements?  Hope you enjoy -Team [P]rehab Guest Bio: As Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen Holmes drives thought leadership by engaging with industry leading researchers and partners to better understand individual, team, and organizational biometric and performance data across high stakes verticals. Before joining WHOOP in 2016, Kristen was the Head Field Hockey Coach at Princeton University where she was one of the most successful coaches in Ivy League history, having won 12 league titles in 13 seasons and a National Championship. Kristen was a 3x All American, 2 x Big 10 Athlete of the year at the University of Iowa competing in both Field Hockey and Basketball and recently inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of 2021 and was a 7-year member of the U.S. National Field Hockey Team. Kristen blends her academic and applied background in athletics, coaching, performance technology, psychology, and exercise physiology to drive research, partnership, and product development initiatives to strengthen WHOOP as a leader in Human Performance. Kristen's Instagram WHOOP Instagram Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find available solutions! 

In this episode, Dillon and Craig discuss a small joint with a lot of responsibility, the big toe! They look to answer: why big toe mobility is needed for an optimized movement system, how limited toe mobility can limit the split jerk pattern, what truly causes bunions and does footwear play a role, how to regain toe mobility, and lastly should you be doing barefoot exercise to strengthening your foot? Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Link To Article Mentioned: Exercises To Improve Foot Strength Link To Products Mentioned: Vivo Barefoot Shoes: Discount code: Prehab Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs  Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok info@theprehabguys.com [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find solutions available!!!

In this episode, Dillon discusses the most important training that you need for longevity and independence: muscle power! We answer: what is the difference between muscle strength and muscle power, is power training safe for older adults, what are the benefits of power training, and how do you implement power training into your current routine?  All of this and more are answered in this episode!   Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs   Follow [P]rehab: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Facebook TikTok   info@theprehabguys.com [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps others to discover this content and find solutions available!!!  

In this episode, Dillon sits down to discuss everything you need to know about restoring elasticity into the Achilles and overall how to go from Achilles repair to back playing in the NBA with, Dr. Andrew Barr a Doctor of Physical Therapy, who helped NBA superstar Kevin Durant return back to playing. We also discuss the psychological aspect of the injury and ways that the brain can be prepped for return to activity and the use of Quantum Bands for athletes. Hope you enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Check out the [P]rehab Achilles Program [P]Rehabbers thank you for listening and let us know what to talk about next. We hope to help you take control of your health through education! Did you enjoy this? Please rate, review, share, and subscribe. Every bit of feedback, comments, subscriptions, and sharing helps!!!   Guest Bio: Andy is the founder of Quantum Performance. A native of the UK, he started his career as a professional football (soccer) player with Luton Town F.C. but his career was cut short by injury. Driven by his passion to help other athletes avoid injury and maximize their performance potential, he studied for a Physiotherapy degree. Andy holds a BSc in Physiotherapy, an MSc in Sports Science, and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. At Quantum Performance, he works with athletes and teams from the NBA, NFL, EPL, UEFA, MLS, PGA, and Olympics. Athletes travel to his high-performance facility in LA for off-season work, biomechanical testing, or injury rehabilitation. Follow Dr. Andy Barr: Tik Tok: @quantumperformance.co Instagram: @andybarrpt Website for Bands: @qbands.co Website: @quantumperformance.co   Follow [P]rehab: Website: www.theprehabguys.com Instagram: @theprehabguys LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-prehab-guys Twitter: @theprehabguys Facebook: www.facebook.com/theprehabguys