Got a nagging shoulder issue? Wondering if physical therapy is for you? Interested in how you can perform better? This episode covers it all. Dr. Mike Reinold speaks to his expertise with the shoulders, and why shoulder issues are common. By exploring movement through the context of motor patterns and motor control, Dr. Mike explains how the sedentary lifestyle contributes to the “use it or lose it” phenomena and high prevalence of injury. Through his 3 step approach to “performance therapy”, Dr. Mike discusses why pain may persist, even after implementing recommended exercises from physical therapists. With different specializations within physical therapy, he hones in on the importance of seeking out the appropriate assistance for you and your needs. Lastly, through the discussion of manual therapy and exercise, Dr. Mike highlights open-mindedness as a key factor in career growth, as well as the importance of finding the balance between considering scientific literature and the patient’s feedback. Listen in as Dr. Mike encourages and empowers you with bouts of knowledge and advice to restore, optimize, and enhance your performance!

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What You Will Learn In This Interview with Dr. Mike Reinold:

4:00 – Mike “The Shoulder Guy.”

6:55 – What drives Mike?

10:30 – Explaining common Shoulder complaints.

13:30 – Transitioning from inactivity to activity.

18:27 – Approaching persisting pain.

22:11 – Motor learning & the Intersegmental route.

27:27 – Approaching Gymnasts.

30:49 – What to expect at a PT appointment.

33:13 – The dilemma between manual therapy & exercise.

36:49 – Assessing research vs anecdotal outcomes.

41:09 – Learning more with Mike.

About Dr Mike Reinold:

Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. He is a noted author, lecturer, consultant, researcher, and clinician. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance.  He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

Mikes’ Website: https://mikereinold.com/

Champion Physical Therapy: https://championptandperformance.com/about-us/mike-reinold/

Mikes’ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwkXUCMhKIEfYNZW93alr6g

To learn more about Dr. Mike and view full show notes, please visit the full website here: https://jen.health/podcast/91

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