Do you struggle prescribing exercises? Have that one patient who is not responding to the same exercise that helps every other patient? Have you ever thought about testing a one rep max as a part of some's rehab? In this episode Ryan and Steve are joined by Mark Gallant DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT to discuss progressions, dosage, and loading for exercises. Mark gives case examples with shoulder and elbow exercise progressions in this episode. 

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Dr. Mark Gallant is a physical therapist, board-certified orthopedic specialist, Fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapist, and certified in dry needling in Richmond, VA. Mark received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Old Dominion in 2012 and Bachelor of Science from Virginia Tech in 2008 where he graduated summa cum laude. In 2017, Mark graduated from Evidence in Motion’s Orthopedic Residency program and passed his Orthopedic Specialist Exam. He immediately enrolled in Evidence in Motion’s manual therapy fellowship program which he completed in the fall of 2019.

In addition to owning and operating Onward Richmond, Mark serves as a teaching assistant for the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE), where he travels the country teaching how to better manage neck and back pain, as well as advanced manual therapy courses, such as spinal manipulation. Mark has been thoroughly trained through ICE and has a unique treatment style, combining the use of skilled hands-on techniques, as well as progressive exercise, in order to help you achieve your goals and improve your overall well-being. Outside of the clinic, you can find Mark attending live music with his wife Liz and hanging with his dog Remus.