Best Mike Reinold Podcasts (2024)

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Return to Running After an Injury - #AMR340 19:22

2d ago19:22

19:22

One of the areas that physical therapists often report feeling a lack of confidence is building a return to running program after an injury or surgery. There are a few things to consider, such as the type of athlete and what their goals are in the long run. But in general, a slow and gradual progression is often best. Here are the factors we consid…

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When to Start Training in the Gym After Surgery - #AMR339 18:09

16d ago18:09

18:09

Many people value getting back to the gym after surgery. They may be athletes needing to prepare for their sport or people who enjoy the gym recreationally. We’re big advocates for getting back into the gym as soon as possible, but after surgery, there are some things to consider. Here are our thoughts on how to best manage this. To see full show n…

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Strategies for Cervical Spine Pain - #AMR338 18:46

1M ago18:46

18:46

Cervical spine pain is pretty common. Most of the time, it seems like we only see these patients when their symptoms progress to the point where they are having radiculopathy and loss of strength or sensation down their arm. But what do you do with the younger person who seems to have the beginning of cervical issues? Here are our thoughts. To see …

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The Most Important Thing You MUST Do to Accelerate Your Career - #AMR337 37:13

1M ago37:13

37:13

Finding a good mentor is hard. Many people don’t have access to someone who wants to help them accelerate their career. We often start our careers and have so many questions. We’ve all been there. In this week’s podcast, we talk about what we recommend you do when you aren’t in a spot where you have a great mentor. This is also why we started our n…

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How to Deal with Stubborn Elbow Loss of Motion - #AMR336 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

Loss of range of motion after elbow surgery is common. The elbow is a very congruent and unforgiving joint. It’s important to prevent loss of motion with early activities as much as possible. But what do you do when you have a loss of mobility in the elbow? Here are our treatment strategies. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikerei…

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How to Specialize in a Niche Population - #AMR335 20:06

2M ago20:06

20:06

The riches are in the niches, or so they say. But in all seriousness, I agree. Most people I know who love their jobs specialize in a niche they enjoy. But how do you get started specializing in a niche? Here are some of our tips. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-specialize-in-a-niche-population/ Click Here t…

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Strategies for Acute Low Back Pain - #AMR334 18:38

3M ago18:38

18:38

We’ve all seen it before. Someone comes in saying that their “back locked up” on them! They are in a lot of pain, guarded with their movement, and not sure what to do. Here’s how we approach this and some pearls to help them get out of pain and spasm and back into their activities without setbacks. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://…

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How to Know When to Push or Back Off - #AMR333 16:08

3M ago16:08

16:08

One of the more common questions we get from students is knowing when to push someone or back off. As always, the answer will depend on the situation. But, there are some principles to guide you. We discuss what we do and how to avoid the ups and downs. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-know-when-to-push-or-ba…

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Should You Cue to Pinch Your Shoulder Blades Back? - #AMR332 15:31

4M ago15:31

15:31

A common debate in physical therapy is whether we should cue people to “pinch their scapulas” together during exercises. I don’t really think there should be a debate… Here’s why we don’t use that cue and what we do instead. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/should-you-cue-to-pinch-your-shoulder-blades-back/ Click He…

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How to Measure Strength in the Clinic - #AMR331 21:13

4M ago21:13

21:13

We all know that it’s super important to assess strength with our patients and clients. But is manual muscle testing enough? We don’t think so. Here’s why and what we use at Champion. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-measure-strength-in-the-clinic/ Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from …

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Rehabilitation After UCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR330 15:04

5M ago15:04

15:04

Over the last several years, we have seen the growth of the new repair of the ulnar collateral ligament with an internal brace procedure. It’s been awesome to witness such great success with this new Tommy John procedure, and patients have been doing great. Here’s an update on our experience so far, some clinical pearls on rehabilitating these athl…

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Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

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 a recent research study he published looking at why this may happen, and then what w…

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When is it Safe to Start Running After a Hamstring Strain? - AMR#329 15:57

5M ago15:57

15:57

Hamstring strains continue to be one of the most common injuries in sports. Returning these athletes to play can sometimes seem daunting. When is it safe to start running? Do you have to wait until they are pain-free? We answer these questions and more in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/when-is-it-saf…

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Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45 44:26

6M ago44:26

44:26

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 of the Jacksonville Jaguars about his approach to return to sport, which he has published and calls the Return to…

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How to Integrate Students into Clinical Care - #AMR328 22:47

6M ago22:47

22:47

As you probably know, we have a lot of clinical physical therapy students and strength and conditioning interns at Champion. Over the years we have found success in integrating them into working with our patients and clients. Here are some tips on how to do this while still being able to provide a great learning experience for the student and a gre…

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Patellar Tendinopathy with Dan Pope - Episode 44 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

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 treatment approach. In this episode, I’m joined by Dan Pope to dis…

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What Exercises Are Safe After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR327 17:06

7M ago17:06

17:06

Some of the most common questions we get in regard to rotator cuff repair rehabilitation are when can we start range of motion and strengthening exercises. It will depend on several factors, but there are ways to build an evidence-based rehabilitation progression. In this episode, we talk about how we progress rotator cuff repair patients and how w…

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Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43 58:26

7M ago58:26

58:26

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-monson Click Here …

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Nonarthritic Hip Pain with Keelan Enseki - Episode 42 50:39

8M ago50:39

50:39

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 impingement, labral tears, and more. A recent clinical practice …

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Interviewing for a Job in Professional Sports - #AMR326 14:51

8M ago14:51

14:51

Many students and early career professionals want to get into professional sports. Here’s some of our advice on how to stand out when applying and interviewing for these high level jobs. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/interviewing-for-a-job-in-professional-sports Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn …

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Testing the Athletic Shoulder with Ben Ashworth - Episode 41 49:03

8M ago49:03

49:03

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 by Ben Ashworth, is a great option for the upper extremity. In this episode, …

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Using Force Plates to Show Progress - #AMR325 22:01

9M ago22:01

22:01

Force plates can be very valuable in quantifying certain metrics that can monitor progress over time. We’re using these for both our performance and rehabilitation athletes. Here’s what we have seen so far. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/using-force-plates-to-show-progress/ Click Here to View My Online Courses Wan…

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Should ACL Allografts Go Slower with Their Rehabilitation - #AMR324 13:38

9M ago13:38

13:38

There are many options for graft sources when performing an ACL reconstruction. There are pros and cons to them all. One graft type, an allograft, probably deserves a different rehabilitation approach. We often go slower with this graft type. We talk about why in this episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/should…

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How to Deal with Recurring Hamstring Strains - #AMR323 20:39

10M ago20:39

20:39

Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries in sports. And as many of us know, it often can be recurring. In this podcast episode, we discuss why this may be the case and what you can do to minimize recurrence. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-deal-with-recurring-hamstring-strains/ Click Here to Vie…

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Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40 49:38

10M ago49:38

49:38

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 flow restriction training in this population. Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/running-injuries-with-scott-…

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Neurological Consequences on ACL Injuries with Terry Grindstaff - Episode 39 45:14

10M ago45:14

45:14

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 as well. In this episode, I talk to Terry Grindstaff from Creighton University about his research int…

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How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38 29:10

11M ago29:10

29:10

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 to ensure you are doing your best to stay current with the literature, but not thrown off in the wrong …

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Working with Hockey Players with Kevin Neeld - Episode 37 58:20

11M ago58:20

58:20

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 episode, I’m joined by Kevin Neeld, the Head Performance Coach for the Boston Bruins, and one of the leading stren…

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Getting the Most Out of Your PT Clinical Affiliations - AMR322 15:11

12M ago15:11

15:11

It is important as physical therapists that we are exposed to a diverse range of the profession during school. Many students that want to get into sports or orthopedics feel like they don’t get as much out of the PT clinical affiliations outside of those areas. But, we think there’s a ton to learn in every environment that will help you with your f…

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Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36 53:36

1y ago53:36

53:36

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 …

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Building Load Capacity After Lower Extremity Injuries - #AMR321 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

As physical therapists, we often do a great job with the early phases of rehabilitation and helping people restore motion and strength. But many people, especially athletes, also need to develop their loading capacity to get back to advanced activities like running, cutting, and jumping. In this episode, we talk about how we progress people and bui…

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Return to Running After an Injury - #AMR340 19:22

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When to Start Training in the Gym After Surgery - #AMR339 18:09

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Strategies for Cervical Spine Pain - #AMR338 18:46

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The Most Important Thing You MUST Do to Accelerate Your Career - #AMR337 37:13

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How to Deal with Stubborn Elbow Loss of Motion - #AMR336 17:36

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How to Specialize in a Niche Population - #AMR335 20:06

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Strategies for Acute Low Back Pain - #AMR334 18:38

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How to Know When to Push or Back Off - #AMR333 16:08

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Should You Cue to Pinch Your Shoulder Blades Back? - #AMR332 15:31

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How to Measure Strength in the Clinic - #AMR331 21:13

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Rehabilitation After UCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR330 15:04

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Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46 33:08

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When is it Safe to Start Running After a Hamstring Strain? - AMR#329 15:57

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Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45 44:26

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How to Integrate Students into Clinical Care - #AMR328 22:47

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Patellar Tendinopathy with Dan Pope - Episode 44 45:51

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What Exercises Are Safe After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR327 17:06

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Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43 58:26

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Nonarthritic Hip Pain with Keelan Enseki - Episode 42 50:39

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Interviewing for a Job in Professional Sports - #AMR326 14:51

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Testing the Athletic Shoulder with Ben Ashworth - Episode 41 49:03

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Using Force Plates to Show Progress - #AMR325 22:01

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Should ACL Allografts Go Slower with Their Rehabilitation - #AMR324 13:38

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How to Deal with Recurring Hamstring Strains - #AMR323 20:39

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Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40 49:38

1
Neurological Consequences on ACL Injuries with Terry Grindstaff - Episode 39 45:14

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How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38 29:10

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Working with Hockey Players with Kevin Neeld - Episode 37 58:20

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Getting the Most Out of Your PT Clinical Affiliations - AMR322 15:11

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Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36 53:36

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Building Load Capacity After Lower Extremity Injuries - #AMR321 16:58

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