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The Ask Mike Reinold Show
Answering all your physical therapy, fitness, strength and conditioning, sports performance, and career advice questions. Join me, Lenny Macrina, Dave Tilley, Dan Pope, Mike Scaduto, Lisa Russell, Kevin Coughlin, Diwesh Poudyal, and others from my team at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston, MA and learn how we help people feel better, move better, and perform better. Ask your questions at http://mikereinold.com/askmikereinold.
Episodes
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowStrength of ACL Grafts Over Time - #AMR279
What happens to the strength of ACL grafts over time? Here's what we know about the healing process. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowDoes Poor Movement Predict Injury? - #AMR278
Poor movement may not predict injury, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't focus on optimizing movement. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWorking in Professional Sports: Pros and Cons - #AMR277
Working in professional sports is the dream of many sport physical therapists. Just make sure you know what you are getting yourself into. Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowUsing BFR After Knee Surgery - #AMR276
Here's how we use blood flood restriction training after knee surgery. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowKnees Over Toes – Is it Really Bad? - #AMR275
Your knees moving past your toes is a normal movement that you shouldn't fear, but you do need to understand. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowUsing Higher Loads with Rotator Cuff Exercises - #AMR274
Will using higher loads during rotator cuff exercises turn off the cuff and use more of the bigger muscles? Nope. . Learn our proven system for sports PTs who…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowEnhancing Strength and Stability in Athletes - #AMR272
I really feel to optimize movement and maximize performance, you need to work on both strength and stability. I've been teaching that for years. But sometimes…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWhen to Push Range of Motion After Surgery - #AMR271
It's always hard to know when to push range of motion, and when to back off. You don't want to lose motion, but sometimes the harder you push the worse it…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowReturning to CrossFit After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR270
Returning to CrossFit after a major surgery like rotator cuff repair is a long process that shouldn't be rushed. But that doesn't mean it's not possible. Here…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowNetworking at Conferences - #AMR269
Attending large professional conferences can be rewarding to network with other peers and experts in your field. Here are some tips to get the most out of…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowExtension Lag Following Knee Surgery - #AMR268
A common issue after knee surgery is quad weakness that may result in a knee extension lag. This can have many consequences for future strength gains and gait…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowStarting an Athlete’s Offseason Training - #AMR267
The start of offseason training is important to recover from the season and set the foundation of progress to enhance performance. Here are the keys we focus…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowShould All Baseball Pitchers Perform the Sleeper Stretch? - #AMR266
Ah, the sleeper stretch. It seems like every doctor thinks that the sleeper stretch should be performed on every baseball pitcher. I don't think so. And, in…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowStrategies for Treating Low Back Pain - #AMR266
Working with people with low back pain can seem daunting. Where do you get started? How do you progress them? Luckily, it's not as complicated as it seems…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowCan You Specialize in Two Different Areas? - #AMR265
Have you thought about specializing in two different things, like sports and neonatal physical therapy? You certainly can, but keep in mind there are benefits…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowOpen Kinetic Chain Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR264
Should we perform open kinetic chain exercises after ACL reconstruction? Current research suggests we should. However, keep these things in mind. Learn our…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowShould Explosive Athletes Do Long Distance Running? - #AMR263
People really love to debate where explosive sport athletes should be long distance running. As with anything else, I rarely think there is one way to do…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWhat to Do with People Having Trouble Maintaining Motion - #AMR262
It happens to us all, someone we are working with makes great gains in motion, but then returns next time right back where you started. There could be a few…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTreating Spondylolysis in Athletes - #AMR261
Spondy's can be a real pain in the back... and depending on the physician and part of the country you work, you may use a back brace sometimes, and other times…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Evaluate Strength in Athletes - #AMR260
There are many different ways to quantify strength in our patients and athletes, from isometric testing, to repetition max testing, to velocity-based training…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowIs Scapula Winging Always a Bad Thing? - #AMR259
Scapula winging is something we see a lot. Sometimes this is abnormal dyskinesis, but other times it isn't. Here's how to tell. Learn our proven system for…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Manage Recurring Ankle Sprains - #AMR258
Chronic instability after recurring ankle sprains is common, here are some strategies to best manage these injuries. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowConserving Patient Visits After Surgery - #AMR257
Physical therapy visit limitations are a concern. Here's how to try to conserve visits when we can, but also when you shouldn't. Learn our proven system for…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTreating an Early Re-tear of a Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR256
Unfortunately rotator cuff repair surgery continues to have high rates of structural failure. Here's what we do to maximize functional success. Learn our…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTreating Acute Achilles Tendonitis - #AMR255
We talk a lot about chronic Achilles tendinopathy, but what would you do different with an acute episode? We discuss. Learn our proven system for sports PTs…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowIs it Possible for a Physical Therapy Clinic to Only Treat Athletes? - #AMR254
Many people want to specialize in sports physical therapy, but is it a good idea to only treat athletes? We discuss the pros and cons. Learn our proven system…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Stay Current and Not Get Overwhelmed with New Research - #AMR253
There is a lot of new research coming out that can be really overwhelming. Here's how we recommend you easily stay on top of it all. Learn our proven system…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowUnderstanding Shoulder Internal Impingement - #AMR252
Internal impingement of the shoulder is a very specific injury that is different than traditional "impingement." Here's how we assess and treat. Learn our…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Enhance an Athlete’s Speed - #AMR251
Here's our approach to combining technique plus strength and power development to maximize speed in our athletes. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowLoss of Flexion Range of Motion after ACL Reconstruction - #AMR250
We often focus on preventing a loss of extension ROM after ACL surgery, but what about flexion? Here are some tips. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Progress Loading Strategies After an Injury - #AMR249
How we progress loading, stress, and exercises after an injury. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowPain Education in Athletes - #AMR248
How to apply pain science education and factoring in the psychosocial side of athletic injuries. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowBracing When Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR247
To brace or not to brace after ACL reconstruction surgery, that is the question! Here's our advice based on what we have experienced. Learn our proven system…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Become a Sports Physical Therapist - #AMR246
Many people want to specialize and become a sports physical therapist. Here's our advice for how to set yourself up for this while in school and beyond. Learn…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowThe Future of Sports Physical Therapy - #AMR245
Mike Mullaney and I are running for President and Vice President of the AASPT. Here's why, and what we think the future is for sports physical therapy. Learn…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowOutcome Measures in Physical Therapy - #AMR244
Outcome measures can be important for insurance reimbursement, but do they help us determine our treatment approach? Learn our proven system for sports PTs who…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWorkload Monitoring in Sports - #AMR243
It's very important to monitor workloads to assure we aren't overloading, or underloading, our athletes. Both can have an impact on injury and performance…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowUnilateral Vs. Bilateral Training - #AMR242
Many people still consider unilateral training to be more "functional." But there is a time and a place for bilateral training too. Learn our proven system for…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWhat is Shoulder Impingement? - #AMR241
Shoulder impingement is a nonspecific term that can represent a lot of different pathology. Here's how we define it, which guides our treatment approach. …
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowStrength and Conditioning for Multi-Sport Athletes - #AMR240
Building strength and conditioning programs for athletes that play multiple sports can be a challenge because there is no "off" season. Learn our proven system…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTips for Treating Tennis Elbow - #AMR239
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about treating Tennis Elbow, which is a troubling injury to deal with. But we'll go over what you need to…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowUsing Vibration Devices in Physical Therapy - #AMR238
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about using vibration devices, such as guns, foam rollers, and mobility spheres, in the physical therapy…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Choose a Physical Therapy School - #AMR237
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about choosing the best physical therapy school for you. There are a bunch of things to consider, and your…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowShould We Be Always Using 3 Sets of 10 Reps? - #AMR236
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about set and rep schemes that we can use for both injured and healthy people. The key is knowing the…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowExercise, Manual Therapy, or Both? - #AMR235
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the recent debate between exercise or manual therapy. But honestly, why choose? Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWhat to Do When Athletes Don’t Get Better - #AMR234
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how we handle a lack of progress, or even regression, in our athletes when rehabbing from an injury…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowLow Back Pain and Pelvic Tilt in Athletes - #AMR233
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how to work with athletes that may have anterior pelvic tilt and low back pain. Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowHow to Build Injury Prevention Programs - #AMR232
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about building injury prevention programs. Sure, these are usually just solid training programs, but there…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowAdding Movement Variability to Athletes - #AMR231
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about adding movement variability to our sports performance programs. Sometimes you want your athletes…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowWhy Do People Have a Shoulder Shrug Sign? - #AMR230
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the shoulder shrug sign and the many possibilities why this occurs. Once you learn these, you'll have…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowIntegrating Strength and Conditioning into a Physical Therapy Business - #AMR229
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about adding strength and conditioning to a physical therapy practice. There are good ways, and suboptimal…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowLearning More About Strength and Conditioning - #AMR228
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the ways that physical therapists can learn more about strength and conditioning. Learn our…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowChronic Versus Acute Hamstring Strains - #AMR227
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of the differences between rehabilitating a chronic or acute hamstring strain. Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTraining Movements or Muscles? - #AMR226
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about whether or not we should be straightening isolated muscles or focusing on more "functional" movement…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowCan Tommy John Injuries Avoid Surgery? - #AMR225
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about working with Tommy John injuries of the ulnar collateral ligament, and whether or not they can be…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowDiagnosing Meniscus Versus Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Knee - #AMR224
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how we diagnose meniscus and articular cartilage lesions in the knee, and how we would treat them…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowCan Your Knees Pass Your Toes When You Squat? - #AMR223
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the old recommendation of not allowing your knees to pass your toes when you squat. Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowTreatment Tips for Hip Osteoarthritis - #AMR222
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about some of tips for treating someone with hip osteoarthritis to try to avoid surgery. Learn our proven…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowRange of Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair Surgery - #AMR221
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how fast we progress range of motion after rotator cuff repair surgery. Learn our proven system for…
The Ask Mike Reinold ShowBuilding Relationships with Other Professionals - #AMR220
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about building relationships with other professionals. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to…