Episode 28: Returning Our Athletes to Sport: The Good, The Bad, and What We’re Missing with Dr. Mike Reiman



What are the key elements for a successful return to sport? What elements seem to be lacking in the research for both the hip and the knee? What does “return to sport” really mean, and what are the difficulties in reporting it?
We welcome Dr. Mike Reiman, a faculty member at Duke University and clinical researcher, onto the show, to discuss these topics and more.
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Episode 27: Creating Positive Change in Healthcare With Zak Gabor



What are the current issues affecting healthcare? How can we help change the culture and improve patient care? We discuss these things and much more with Zak Gabor of The Level Up Initiative.
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Episode 26: Q&A Series #7 with Eric Lagoy



In this episode, we welcome Eric Lagoy, DPT onto the show to answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete community, and to talk about the amazing Exercise Prescription class that he teaches for Quinnipiac’s DPT program!

Topics Covered
-Beard Maintenance
-Barriers to starting an exercise prescription course
-Do today’s students have a better understanding of S&C?
-Differences between exercise prescription and S&C courses
-What place does the science of pain have in an Ex Rx course?
-Example case studies in Eric’s Ex Rx class
-What role does power development have in gen pop?
-Strength training programming in Ex Rx class
Follow Eric on Instagram @emlagoydpt
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Episode 25: Q&A Series #6 Student Edition with Taylor Eckel



In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Taylor Eckel onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
Topics Covered:

– 6:06 How can clinicians support students?
– 11:00 Finding time to do ‘extra’ learning
– 21:55 Dealing with peer resistance
– 29:04 Tips to undergrads for PT school
– 38:00 The student journey
– 41:53 ACL prevention programs.
– 51:05 Sciatic nerve tension
Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylor.eckel

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Episode 24: ACL Return to Sport – Not Just About The Bio: with Steph Allen



What are the psychological implications of ACLR in the return to sport decision? How effective can proper education and setting of expectations be in the various stages of rehab? We discuss these things and much more with Steph Allen, DPT.

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Episode 23: Physique Athletes – Injury Risk & Psychological Factors with Eric Helms



Competition prep for physique athletes is hard. Why do injury rates seem to be higher during this time? What are the optimal training and nutritional strategies when preparing for a show? Are all types of cardio created equal? Is cardio necessary at all for a show-prep cut? We welcome internationally recognized coach, competitor, and researcher Eric Helms, PhD onto the show to discuss these topics and more.

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Episode 22: Q&A Series #5 Student Edition with Nate Wong



In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Nate Wong onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
Topics Covered:
– 7:13: Handling resistance from professors and peers
– 19:46: How can professionals better support students
– 29:08: Balancing curriculum information with other knowledge
– 45:55: How does strength & conditioning knowledge help you in school
– 49:50: Tips for the graduate school interview process
Follow Nate on Instagram @thatonedood7

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Episode 21: Interpreting Research & Setting Goals For Diet & Training with Dr. Melissa Davis



What are the important things to look for when interpreting research? What can we take from research conclusions? What are strategies to setting realistic goals for diet and training? We discuss these things and much more with Dr. Melissa Davis of Renaissance Periodization.
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Episode 20: Q&A Series #4 with John Flagg



In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community, with special guest John Flagg!
Topics Covered:
– 7:19: The future of Athletic Trainers
– 21:54: Applying load management in the athletic training setting
– 33:42: Injury Prevention
– 50:18: Pain Tolerance

Follow John on Instagram @rebuildstrongeronline
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Episode 19: Q&A Series #3 with Michael Amato



In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
Topics Covered:
– 6:09: Handling disagreement with colleagues
– 15:51: Affective-reflective theory of physical inactivity
– 21:25: Peripheral vs. central sensitization
– 42:07: Future research that we would like to see
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