The Prehab Podcast
Prehab
The Prehab Podcast is for anyone looking to take their health, performance, and patient care to the next level. Whether you're a clinician, fitness professional, or simply passionate about movement and injury prevention, this podcast keeps you at the forefront of physical therapy, health tech, and performance optimization.
Hosted by Dr. Michael Lau, Dr. Arash Maghsoodi, and Dr. Craig Lindell—founders of Prehab and Doctors of Physical Therapy—each episode delivers practical strategies and expert insights to help you improve patient outcomes, stay ahead of industry trends, and grow your career or business.
We cover everything from advanced treatment approaches and innovations in health technology to navigating the business of rehab, optimizing patient communication, and career development. From deep dives with industry leaders to real-world strategies you can use right away, this podcast brings you conversations that empower you to take control of your health and of others.
Hosted by Dr. Michael Lau, Dr. Arash Maghsoodi, and Dr. Craig Lindell—founders of Prehab and Doctors of Physical Therapy—each episode delivers practical strategies and expert insights to help you improve patient outcomes, stay ahead of industry trends, and grow your career or business.
We cover everything from advanced treatment approaches and innovations in health technology to navigating the business of rehab, optimizing patient communication, and career development. From deep dives with industry leaders to real-world strategies you can use right away, this podcast brings you conversations that empower you to take control of your health and of others.
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Oct 4, 2021 • 42min
#119 | Why Do Deadlift Variations Exist? How Do You Choose Which Deadlift Variation To Use?
In this episode, Dillon and Arash discuss the different deadlift variations that exist! They look to answer; what technique variations can be used to learn the deadlift? Why do so many different deadlift variations exist? How can deadlifts be used in Rehab? How to choose which variation to use for Strength & Conditioning? These questions and much more are answered in this episode! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Arash Maghsoodi Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read Deadlift Warmup Essentials Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Sep 26, 2021 • 42min
#118 | Who Should Be Deadlifting and Does Spinal Flexion Create Back Injury?
In this episode, Dillon discusses deadlifts and the concept of spinal flexion! We look to answer; who should be performing deadlifts? Do deadlifts create injury? Is spinal flexion a risk factor for back injury or disc herniation? All of these and more are answered in this episode! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read Deadlift Warmup Essentials Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Sep 19, 2021 • 38min
#117 | How To Stay Fit and Workout While Traveling with [P]Rehab
In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Lauren Lynass to discuss tips and strategies to maintain and gain fitness while traveling or dealing with a chaotic schedule. Lauren has just road-tripped across the country and provides insights that helped her to keep moving in the process! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About [P]Rehab Fitness Program!!! Learn More About Dr. Lauren Lynass Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Sep 12, 2021 • 32min
#116 | How To Return To Kipping Pull-Ups After Injury; Are Kipping Pull-Ups Safe?
In this episode, Dillon discusses everything about one of the most debated movements; the kipping pull-up! Why use a kipping pull-up? Is a kipping pull-up safe or dangerous? How do you return to kipping pull-ups after an injury? All of these and more are answered in this episode! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read How To Improve Pull-Ups Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Sep 5, 2021 • 23min
#115 | Returning Back To Pull-Ups and Getting Your First Pull-Up With [P]Rehab
In this episode, Dillon discusses everything about the pull-up and returning back to pull-us after an injury. He looks to answer; what is needed to achieve your first pull-up? What are the best exercises to return back to pull-ups? What's the importance of pull-ups? All of these and more are answered on this episode! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read How To Improve Pull-Ups Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Aug 29, 2021 • 51min
#114 | Training For A Half Marathon and Improving Running Efficiency With [P]Rehab
In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Craig Lindell to discuss his running training and journey to complete a half marathon! The discussion dives into; How to stay disciplined with your training to reach your goal, how to become a more efficient runner, what areas to strengthening to both improve performance and decrease the risk of injury in other areas and much more answered for you on this episode. We hope you enjoy it! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Craig Lindell, PT, DPT, CSCS Read The Best Prehab Exercises For Runners Watch 5 Best Exercises For Runners Learn More About The Running Program Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Aug 22, 2021 • 46min
#113 | Treating Nerve Pain Using Neurodynamics With [P]Rehab
In this episode, Dillon sits down with Dr. Sherif Elnaggar to discuss what creates nerve pain such as sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome. We look to answer; what causes nerve pain? How do nerves behave differently compared to other structures in your body? How can you calm down an irritated nerve root? What is neurodynamics? How does neural mobility relate to overall mobility? These and much more answered on this episode! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Sherif Elnaggar, PT, DPT, OCS Read How To Relieve Nerve Pain: Understanding Neurodynamics Watch A Better Way To Stretch Your Hamstring Learn More About The Hamstring [P]Rehab Program Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Aug 15, 2021 • 33min
#112 | What's Happening During A Spinal Manipulation Or Adjustment?
In this episode, Dillon discusses what is truly happening during a spinal manipulation or adjustment and what is not happening! We dive into the Law Of The Artery and The Subluxation Theory. Where did these theories originate? Are they valid? Should manipulations be used or avoided? All of this and more answered in this episode! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read Is Cracking Joints Bad? Watch To Learn How To "Self-Manipulate" Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Aug 8, 2021 • 33min
#111 | Is Cracking Joints Bad? The Science Behind Snap, Crackle, Pops of Your Body
In this episode, Dillon discusses the noises our bodies make, specifically the snap, crackles, and pops in joints and tissues. We answer the questions, what creates the crepitus noise, and does it mean a pathology is present? Is it abnormal for these noises to be present? This is part 1 explaining the noises; in part 2 we will be taking a deep dive into what the noises are not! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Dillon Caswell, PT, DPT, SCS Read Is Cracking Joints Bad? Watch Is Cracking Joints Bad? Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
Aug 1, 2021 • 50min
#110 | What's Missing In ACL Rehab?
In this episode, Dillon is joined by Tommy to discuss what is missing in ACL Rehab? The re-injury rate remains high leading us to the question, why is this occurring? We also discuss the importance of a "quiet knee" in the Rehab process, the role of bracing and crutches, return to sport testing, and the importance of truly strengthening the quads! Enjoy! -Team [P]Rehab Learn More About Dr. Tommy Mandala, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS Read What Is Missing In ACL Rehab? Watch What is Prehab? Learn More About [P]Rehab Programs Submit Questions/Topics Connect with Team [P]Rehab 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!!!
