RICE, or rest, ice, compress,  and elevate is a method we all know regarding inflammation but is it the best? Listen in as Dr. Douglas and Dr. Lucas discuss inflammation and its vital role in rehab.

Dubois B, Esculier JF. Soft-tissue injuries simply need PEACE and LOVE. Br J Sports Med. 2020;54(2):72-73. doi:10.1136/bjsports-2019-101253

Dr. Mirkin Blog- https://www.drmirkin.com/fitness/why-ice-delays-recovery.html

In this episode, we talked about eccentric contractions. More specifically, focusing on eccentric work for tendon/rehab, strength training, and hypertrophy (building muscle). Papers referenced:

Azevedo PHSM, Oliveira MGD, Schoenfeld BJ. Effect of different eccentric tempos on hypertrophy and strength of the lower limbs. Biol Sport. 2022;39(2):443-449. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2022.105335

Schoenfeld BJ, Ogborn DI, Krieger JW. Effect of repetition duration during resistance training on muscle hypertrophy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Med. 2015;45(4):577-585. doi:10.1007/s40279-015-0304-0

Wilk M, Zajac A, Tufano JJ. The Influence of Movement Tempo During Resistance Training on Muscular Strength and Hypertrophy Responses: A Review. Sports Med. 2021;51(8):1629-1650. doi:10.1007/s40279-021-01465-2

Welcome to Season two of 2 PTs in a Pod. We're starting off the season discussing flexibility: when it may be useful and when maybe not so much. We also discuss Strength training, and its importance in rehab, recreational sports, and everyday living. 

References for the podcast:

Lauersen JB, Bertelsen DM, Andersen LB. The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Br J Sports Med. 2014 Jun;48(11):871-7. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2013-092538. Epub 2013 Oct 7. PMID: 24100287.

Lauersen JB, Andersen TE, Andersen LB. Strength training as superior, dose-dependent and safe prevention of acute and overuse sports injuries: a systematic review, qualitative analysis and meta-analysis. Br J Sports Med. 2018 Dec;52(24):1557-1563. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099078. Epub 2018 Aug 21. PMID: 30131332

The Case for retiring Flexibility as A Major component of physical fitness. James Nuzzo 2019: Opinion

Physiopedia

Help us in welcoming our guest Dr. Aaron Kubal, aka Dr. No Cracky Backy. 

Aaron is a current Doctor of Chiropractic but you may know him more so from his ability to navigate the rough waters of the literature through his social media accounts. 

Dr. Kubal joins us in conversations about empowering the patients of the world with the current literature to allow them to optimize their healthcare decisions through education, guidance, and most importantly self-empowering independence.

Welcome our guest Dr. Saransh Kapoor (Dr. SK), a Stony Brook University graduate who practices outpatient Physical Therapy in New York. In this episode, we discover the unique pathway through PT school for Dr. SK and his entrepreneurial mindset. We discuss the importance of expanding your business and taking the initial step to expanding your reach as a young clinician.

Welcome our returning guest Doctor Haley Rogers PT, DPT. During this episode, we catch up with Haley after her completing her boards and moving to Colorado. We dive into the perks of finally finishing school along with some of the negative aspects of insurance-based Physical Therapy.

In this episode, we have the opportunity to speak to Dr. Dave Hagerty. 

He is a Physical Therapist who primarily works with powerlifting/weightlifting athletes through his remote coaching business, Strength and Kindness. 

We discuss a variety of topics including his introduction to physical therapy,  what he wishes he knew prior to going to PT school, what physical therapy gets wrong when it comes to working with these athletes, and so much more.

In this episode, we discuss the adventures of bodybuilding with our good friend Curtis Carrico. Curtis recently competed in his first show, and here he discusses his challenges and triumphs. He shines a light on the sport of bodybuilding discussing topics of getting started, nutrition, and the effort it takes to achieve results.

In this episode, we are joined by our Friend Dr. Frank Benedetto. He discusses the reasons to leave an insurance-based model and how physical therapists should rebrand themselves to reach complete autonomy with the way they practice. 

Check out this epic episode with our friend Daniel Darby, a Chemical Engineer Ph.D. candidate, explaining his challenges, triumphs, and discoveries with powerlifting. In this episode, we cover a wide variety of topics: mental health, lifting competitions, proximal stability, and so much more.