The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

By Mike Reinold

What's The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast about?

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.

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The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast episodes:

02.20.2024
Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46
Persistent weakness and lack of volitional muscle control are huge problems after injury and surgery. It’s not uncommon after major surgeries, like ACL reconstruction, to have chronic weakness and asymmetry in strength.In this episode, I talk to Dave Sherman about...
01.30.2024
Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45
Return to sport has been a hot topic in sports medicine recently. Studies continue to show that reinjury rates can be high, and athletes do not always return to previous levels of performance.In this episode, I talk with Pete Draovitch...
01.09.2024
Patellar Tendinopathy with Dan Pope - Episode 44
Our understanding of tendinopathies continues to evolve. Once seen as an inflammatory process that was challenging to treat and resolve, we’re now understanding more of the biological process behind tendinopathies.As our understanding of the biological process improves, so does our...
12.12.2023
Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43
Multiligament knee injuries are complex injuries that must be addressed with a comprehensive diagnostic workup, surgical procedure, and postoperative treatment plan.In this episode, I talk with Jill Monson about her experience with this complex cases.Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/multiligament-knee-injuries-with-jill-monsonChampion Sports PT...
11.28.2023
Nonarthritic Hip Pain with Keelan Enseki - Episode 42
Hip pain is common in athletes, especially in sports like ice hockey.Nonarthritic hip pain encompasses a variety of intra-articular diagnoses that are often seen in these athletes that are not related directly to osteoarthritis. These include dysplasia, bony changes, femoroacetabular...
11.07.2023
Testing the Athletic Shoulder with Ben Ashworth - Episode 41
Standardized testing is commonly performed in the health and performance world to determine baselines, monitor performance, or help return an athlete to sport.The lower extremity has received most of the attention, but the ASH Test, or Athletic Shoulder Test, popularized...
09.26.2023
Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40
In this podcast episode, I’m joined by Scott Greenberg to discuss running injuries and how to get started working with running athletes. Plus, we'll discuss some of the newer techniques Scott has been using, including the use of blood...
09.12.2023
Neurological Consequences on ACL Injuries with Terry Grindstaff - Episode 39
We know that after a lower extremity injury like an ACL tear, there are often joint-related symptoms such as swelling, loss of motion, and instability. But as we learn more about these injuries, there appear to be several neuromuscular consequences...
08.22.2023
How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38
There is a ton of research being published these days. Some good, some bad.In this podcast, I’m joined by Phil Page to discuss how clinicians can find quality research, read an article, and draw clinical implications.We’ll cover some great tips...
08.08.2023
Working with Hockey Players with Kevin Neeld - Episode 37
Each sport has it’s own unique considerations when it comes to performance enhancement and injury management. Ice hockey is one of the more unique sports, as skating is a lot different than the demands of field or court sports!On this...
06.27.2023
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...
06.13.2023
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...
05.30.2023
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...
05.16.2023
Hamstring Strains with Holly Silvers - Episode 33
Hamstring strains continue to be one of the most common injuries in sport. Despite all the attention placed on the prevent of hamstring strains, injury rates continue to rise.In this episode I am joined by Holly Silvers, who has extensive...
05.02.2023
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...
04.18.2023
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...
04.04.2023
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...
03.21.2023
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...
03.07.2023
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...
02.21.2023
Integrating Performance Training and Physical Therapy with Dan Lorenz - Episode 27
One of the areas of physical therapy that people tend to struggle with most is the later stages and return to sport progressions. Advanced strength and conditioning concepts are not commonly taught in physical therapy school, so are still and...
02.07.2023
Rotator Cuff Repair with Amee Seitz - Episode 26
Rotator cuff repairs may be one of the more common surgeries in orthopedic and sports physical therapy settings. Yet, there seems to be absolutely no consensus on what postoperative guidelines we should follow.On this episode, I’m joined by Amee Seitz...
01.24.2023
Biceps Pain and Surgical Options in Overhead Athletes with Brandon Erickson - Episode 25
Anterior shoulder pain is common in overhead athletes and baseball players. This pain often comes from the biceps, but may not be the root of the issue.In this episode, I talk with Dr. Brandon Erickson about the role of the...
01.10.2023
Working with Runners and Endurance Athletes with Chris Johnson - Episode 24
Running injuries are extremely common to see in just about any physical therapy clinic.Just like anything else, there are some things you need to know to take great care of these endurance athletes.In this podcast, I’m joined by endurance athlete...
12.13.2022
Building a Successful Sports PT Practice with Josh Funk - Episode 23
I know many people want to open their own clinic one day. It's a great dream to build something the way you want.I've been really impressed watching Josh Funk, from Rehab 2 Perform, do just this from afar.R2P is doing...
11.29.2022
Dynamic Knee Valgus and Pelvic Pronation with Steve Dischiavi - Episode 22
Knee valgus is something that occurs normally at the knee, but may put the knee in a disadvantageous position when performed without control.In this episode of the Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Steve Dischiavi and I discuss the concept of controlling...
11.01.2022
Energy Flow During the Baseball Pitch with Arnel Aguinaldo - Episode 21
The act of pitching a baseball involved a complicated transfer of energy through the kinetic chain.However, until recently, this was not documented and quantified. In this week's episode of The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, I talk with biomechanist Arnel Aguinaldo,...
10.18.2022
The Golf Swing with Adam Kolloff - Episode 20
In this week's episode, I'm joined by my friend and golf swing coach, Adam Kolloff. Adam is an award-winning golf coach that has an amazing blend of coaching styles that combine his experience with video analysis and Trackman data.We have...
10.04.2022
Working with Fitness Athletes and Low Back Pain with Dan Pope - Episode 19
Working with fitness athletes is becoming a huge new focus for sports physical therapy. One of the leading experts on the topic is Dan Pope, from FitnessPainFree.com. In this episode of The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dan talks...
09.20.2022
Transitioning from Pro Sports to Your Own Practice with Tim Vidale - Episode 18
Working in the pro sports model can teach you a lot about teamwork and providing an exceptional service to the athlete. That's why PT's that make the transition from working within professional sports often do well in their own private...
09.06.2022
Femoroacetabular Impingement with Mike Reiman - Episode 17
Femoroacetabular impingement of the hip, or FAI, is a diagnosis that has really grown over the last several years and become more common.As rehabilitation specialists, we often work with these patients prior to surgery, as well as after surgical intervention.In...
08.23.2022
Nonoperative ACL Rehabilitation with Mick Hughes - Episode 16
When it comes to ACL injuries, there is a ton of research and information on reconstruction and injury prevention, but it seems like no one ever talks about nonoperative ACL rehabilitation.It has been shown that the ACL does have some...
08.09.2022
ACL Injury Prevention Programs with Amy Arundale - Episode 15
What's the best way to rehabilitate an ACL injury? To prevent it in the first place!While it's never easy to guarantee we can prevent injuries, there have been several programs designed to specifically reduce the rate of ACL injuries.And over...
07.26.2022
Building a Center of Clinical Excellence with Zach Baker - Episode 14
It's easy to burn out in an insurance-based physical therapy model. I think one of the keys to avoiding this is to assure you are always building a center of clinical excellence. In fact, that's one of our core principles...
07.12.2022
Measuring Strength with Scot Morrison - Episode 13
One area of physical therapy that I think we can easily improve is our ability to measure and monitor strength as a person progresses. Most people we work with have a strength deficit as one of the primary issues we...
06.21.2022
The Evolution of ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation with Airelle Giordano - Episode 12
ACL reconstruction is one of the most common surgeries we see in sports physical therapy. As we continue to look at the research involving these injuries, it's always important to look back at what we are doing and reflect on...
06.14.2022
The Current State of Injuries in Baseball with Kevin Wilk - Episode 11
Baseball injuries continue to rise at an alarming rate, however, the types of injuries have evolved over the last several years despite our best attempts.We used to see chronic and degenerative injuries in older players. Injuries today are happening more...
06.07.2022
Hip Strength After ACL Reconstruction with Lane Bailey - Episode 10
Everyone wants to talk about quadriceps strength after ACL reconstruction. This definitely gets all the attention due to the persistent deficits in strength that are commonly observed.However, there are other muscles that may also be important in determining when an...
05.31.2022
Becoming a Specialist in One Sport with Dave Tilley - Episode 9
Many physical therapists want to work with athletes, but have you ever wanted to focus on just one sport?In this episode of the podcast, I'm joined by Dave Tilley, who specializes in working with gymnasts.We're going to talk about why...
05.24.2022
UCL Internal Brace Surgery with Jeff Dugas - Episode 8
The UCL repair surgery using an internal brace is an exciting new procedure that is gaining popularity in baseball players and overhead athletes needing Tommy John surgery.This new procedure allows for a faster rehabilitation timeline and return to sport, and...
05.17.2022
Evolving as a Clinician with Ashley Campbell - Episode 7
As members of a service-based industry, healthcare and fitness professionals are faced with the constant pressure to help people.That's why we do what we do, right? To help people.Unfortunately, we don't always focus on ourselves, leading to things like burnout,...
05.10.2022
Working as a Sport Physical Therapist in the NFL with Aaron Borgmann - Episode 6
Working in professional sports is a dream of many physical therapists. Here's what it's like working in the NFL.In this week's episode of The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, I talk with Aaron Borgmann who worked in the NFL for 12...
05.03.2022
Quadriceps Strength and Biomechanics After ACL Reconstruction with Dan Cobian - Episode 5
It's well established that persistent quadriceps strength deficits are common after ACL reconstruction. Despite a lot of attention, we still continue to struggle in restoring quadriceps strength after surgery.As important as quad strength is after ACL surgery, recent research is...
04.26.2022
Sports Physical Therapy Residencies with Dave Nolan - Episode 4
Many students and early career professionals are considering residencies to further their education and to specialize in a certain aspect of physical therapy.In this episode of The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, I talk with Dave Nolan about how to determine...
04.19.2022
ACL Graft Options with Lenny Macrina - Episode 3
There are many different options to use as grafts during ACL reconstruction surgery, These include both allograft and autograft tissue and different options for autografts.Lenny Macrina and I talk about the latest trends in ACL reconstruction graft options, the pros...
04.06.2022
Welcome to The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast - Episode 1
Welcome to The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast! I'm super excited to be starting this brand new podcast.I'm going to be featuring weekly interviews with established and emerging leaders in the field of sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance training. ...
04.02.2022
The Acute Effect of Pitching with Steve Thomas - Episode 2
Baseball pitching has been shown to have both acute and chronic changes to both the mobility and strength of the arm. But until recently, we didn't fully understand why.In this week's podcast, I'm joined by Steve Thomas to discuss...

What's The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast episodes:

Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46

Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45

Patellar Tendinopathy with Dan Pope - Episode 44

Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43

Nonarthritic Hip Pain with Keelan Enseki - Episode 42

Testing the Athletic Shoulder with Ben Ashworth - Episode 41

Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40

Neurological Consequences on ACL Injuries with Terry Grindstaff - Episode 39

How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38

Working with Hockey Players with Kevin Neeld - Episode 37

Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36

Golf Injuries and Performance with Mike Scaduto - Episode 35

Behind the Scenes of JOSPT with Clare Ardern - Episode 34

Hamstring Strains with Holly Silvers - Episode 33

Sprints and Training with Max Intent with Zach Dechant - Episode 32

Managing Injury Risk and High Performance in Baseball with Chris Camp - Episode 31

Muscle Inhibition and Biofeedback with Russ Paine - Episode 30

Pelvic Health in Athletes with Amanda Olson - Episode 29

Program Design with Mike Robertson - Episode 28

Integrating Performance Training and Physical Therapy with Dan Lorenz - Episode 27

Rotator Cuff Repair with Amee Seitz - Episode 26

Biceps Pain and Surgical Options in Overhead Athletes with Brandon Erickson - Episode 25

Working with Runners and Endurance Athletes with Chris Johnson - Episode 24

Building a Successful Sports PT Practice with Josh Funk - Episode 23

Dynamic Knee Valgus and Pelvic Pronation with Steve Dischiavi - Episode 22

Energy Flow During the Baseball Pitch with Arnel Aguinaldo - Episode 21

The Golf Swing with Adam Kolloff - Episode 20

Working with Fitness Athletes and Low Back Pain with Dan Pope - Episode 19

Transitioning from Pro Sports to Your Own Practice with Tim Vidale - Episode 18

Femoroacetabular Impingement with Mike Reiman - Episode 17

Nonoperative ACL Rehabilitation with Mick Hughes - Episode 16

ACL Injury Prevention Programs with Amy Arundale - Episode 15

Building a Center of Clinical Excellence with Zach Baker - Episode 14

Measuring Strength with Scot Morrison - Episode 13

The Evolution of ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation with Airelle Giordano - Episode 12

The Current State of Injuries in Baseball with Kevin Wilk - Episode 11

Hip Strength After ACL Reconstruction with Lane Bailey - Episode 10

Becoming a Specialist in One Sport with Dave Tilley - Episode 9

UCL Internal Brace Surgery with Jeff Dugas - Episode 8

Evolving as a Clinician with Ashley Campbell - Episode 7

Working as a Sport Physical Therapist in the NFL with Aaron Borgmann - Episode 6

Quadriceps Strength and Biomechanics After ACL Reconstruction with Dan Cobian - Episode 5

Sports Physical Therapy Residencies with Dave Nolan - Episode 4

ACL Graft Options with Lenny Macrina - Episode 3

Welcome to The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast - Episode 1

The Acute Effect of Pitching with Steve Thomas - Episode 2