
The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast
The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, hosted by Mike Reinold, features interviews with established and emerging leaders in the field of sports physical therapy and performance training. Stay current by combining recent evidence, clinical experience, and career advice from some of the leading experts in sports medicine.
Latest episodes

Jun 27, 2023 • 53min
Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36
There is no doubt that Dr. Glenn Fleisig, from the American Sports Medicine Institute, has been the leading authority on baseball pitching biomechanics.He’s spent his entire career researching the science of baseball in an effort to reduce pitching injury rates.In the episode, we will dig deep into the last 30-plus years of his research to learn about baseball pitching injuries.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/baseball-pitching-biomechanics-with-glenn-fleisig_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Jun 13, 2023 • 50min
Golf Injuries and Performance with Mike Scaduto - Episode 35
Working with golfers is something that many physical therapists and fitness professionals enjoy and want to build a focus on in their practice.One of the things I’ve always found interesting when working with this population is how the body interacts and influences both stress and performance output through the kinetic chain.In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Scaduto to talk about golf injuries, how compensations in the body can influence the swing, and how this may impact both injuries and performance. Plus, we discuss some tips on collaborating with PGA professionals.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/golf-injuries-and-performance-with-mike-scaduto_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

May 30, 2023 • 27min
Behind the Scenes of JOSPT with Clare Ardern - Episode 34
The Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy, or JOSPT, is one of the most well-read and prestigious journals in our field. Clare Ardern, Editor-in-Chief of the journal, has done an amazing job.In this episode, she's going to share some exciting new things that JOSPT has been working on that I know you're going to love. Plus, we're going to take a peek behind the scenes of the editorial process of JOSPT, talk about her role as editor-in-chief, and she's even going to share some valuable advice for prospective authors on how to write the best manuscripts to increase your chances of publication.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/behind-the-scenes-of-jospt-with-clare-ardern_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

May 16, 2023 • 48min
Hamstring Strains with Holly Silvers - Episode 33
Holly Silvers, an experienced expert in hamstring strain prevention and rehabilitation, discusses the common and recurrent nature of hamstring strains in sports. They highlight the importance of addressing deficits in glutes and calves, the methodical approach to returning to play after a strain, and the influence of youth on muscle architecture. They also explore their experience with MLB, the benefits of using social media to stay informed in the profession, and the importance of being open-minded in sports.

May 2, 2023 • 46min
Sprints and Training with Max Intent with Zach Dechant - Episode 32
When developing well-rounded athletes, it’s important not to overlook the qualities associated with training with maximum intent. This could be from sprints, jumps, medicine balls, and more.In this episode, I’m joined by Zach Dechant from TCU. We talk about training baseball athletes, setting the stage for athletic success, and using sprints and velocity work to train with max intent.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/sprints-and-training-with-max-intent-with-zach-dechant_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Apr 18, 2023 • 52min
Managing Injury Risk and High Performance in Baseball with Chris Camp - Episode 31
As the game of baseball continues to evolve, so do the injury patterns we see. To stay ahead of the trends, it’s important to build a high performance team in professional sports.In today’s podcast, I talk to Dr. Chris Camp about the high performance team of the Minnesota Twins, mitigating injury risk, and future trends in baseball injuries.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/managing-injury-risk-and-high-performance-in-baseball-with-chris-camp_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Apr 4, 2023 • 54min
Muscle Inhibition and Biofeedback with Russ Paine - Episode 30
Muscle inhibition is common after injury and surgery, and something that we always try to minimize.Is this episode, I’m joined by Russ Paine. We talk about why muscle inhibition occurs, what we can do to prevent this, and how to tackle it down the road for people with prolonged issues.If you want to get started with the mTrigger biofeedback device, don’t forget to head to https://mikereinold.com/mtrigger/ and use coupon code REINOLD for 10% off.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/muscle-inhibition-and-biofeedback-with-russ-paine_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Mar 21, 2023 • 33min
Pelvic Health in Athletes with Amanda Olson - Episode 29
I’ve got to admit, pelvic health isn’t an area that I know a lot about. But I have often wondered if I was missing something in my athletes. So I really recommend that you become more aware of pelvic health issues and find someone in your area that you can refer patients to in the future.In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Olson, a pelvic health physical therapist, to talk about some of the symptoms of pelvic health issues, signs that we can look out for as sport physical therapists, how to collaborate with specialists in your area, and working with postpartum patients that want to return back to the gym or their sport.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/pelvic-health-in-athletes-with-amanda-olson_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

Mar 7, 2023 • 55min
Program Design with Mike Robertson - Episode 28
Designing strength and conditioning programs can seem daunting at first. I firmly believe that to get the best outcomes, you need a sound system for how you write your training programs for both patients and athletes training with you.In this episode, I’m joined by Mike Robertson, who shares his program design system that he uses at his gym IFAST.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/program-design-with-mike-robertson_____Save on my Rehab of the Fitness Athlete CourseMy online course on the Rehabilitation of the Fitness Athlete with Dan Pope is on sale for $50 off this week. If you want to work with higher-level fitness athletes and help people get back into the gym after an injury, this is the course for you. Head to MikeReinold.com/FitAthlete to learn more and sign up this week. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube

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Feb 21, 2023 • 48min
Integrating Performance Training and Physical Therapy with Dan Lorenz - Episode 27
Learn about integrating strength and conditioning principles into physical therapy practices, including the importance of advanced concepts. Discover how blood flow restriction training can enhance rehabilitation programs. Explore the challenges and benefits of combining physical therapy and performance training for optimal patient outcomes.