Peak RFP Podcast

By Luke Heusel, PT,DPT,OCS & Caleb Mellinger, PT,DPT,OCS, ATC

What's Peak RFP Podcast about?

Podcast designed to inform, educate, and empower the physical therapy consumer across the spectrum of rehabilitation and wellness in the outpatient orthopedic setting.

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Peak RFP Podcast episodes:

06.20.2024
Pickleball Strategy and Performance Tips with Master Pickleball Instructor, Marc Blouin
Following up on our last Pickleball podcast, Caleb, Luke, and Marc dive into Pickleball strategy and some performance tips to help players from novice to elite. What are the four strategic considerations to develop and master? Tune in and find...
05.31.2024
Crushing Sarcopenia with Molly "Mayhem" Mckay
Caleb and Luke sit down with Peak RFP all-star PT Molly Mckay. Molly has a passion for strengthening and fitness. She is a triathlete, cross-fit athlete, and all-around butt kicker. What is sarcopenia and why should I care? Check out...
05.22.2024
Intro to Pickleball with certified Master Instructor Marc Blouin
Caleb and Luke sit down with Mr. Marc Blouin, a certified master pickleball instructor and Director of Racquet Sports at Augusta Country Club, Augusta, GA. Listen to Marc's journey to pickleball and get a few tips that can help you...
03.04.2024
Total Knee Replacement: The patient perspective!
Happy to get this episode out - sitting down with two patients and hearing from them on the ups/downs of rehabbing the knee after total knee replacement. Find out what was unexpected, what went well, and some great tips to...
01.24.2024
Rotator Cuff Repair with the Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer: Dr. Steve Parada
Welcome to 2024. Very excited about this episode with Dr. Steve Parada, Orthopedic Surgeon from the Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Parada is an Army veteran and shoulder fellowship trained surgeon from Harvard University. Today's episode Luke and Dr. Parada...
11.30.2023
Posterior Tibialis Tendon Reconstruction with Dr. Brian Abell
Luke welcomes Dr. Brian Abell from Legend Orthopedics to the podcast to discuss Posterior Tibialis Tendon reconstruction. Dr. Abell is fellowship-trained in foot and ankle orthopedic surgery. He is an Army veteran, serving actively for 14 years deploying to Afghanistan...
11.29.2023
The Epidemic of ACL injury in women's sport with Dr. Leah Brown
Luke and Caleb welcome Dr. Leah Brown to the podcast. Dr Brown is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and treatment of the knee, shoulder and elbow. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in genetics from the University...
11.15.2023
Total Knee Replacement Q and A with Dr. Randy Meredith
Luke and Dr Meredith refresh the discussion on what patients experience that first month after total knee replacement surgery. Special topics in this episode include "minimally invasive" and "robotics" techniques when performing a total knee replacement. Check it out! Visit us...
08.21.2023
Surgical Management of the Unstable Patella with Dr. Rob Willson
Luke and Caleb welcome Dr. Rob Willson back to the podcast to discuss the surgical management of the unstable patella (kneecap). A common injury in the young athlete is the dislocation of the patella during sport. However, it's not just...
07.21.2023
Managing Diabetes with Dr. Barry Jordan
This episode Luke and Caleb welcome Dr. Barry Jordan, Evans Medical Group, to the podcast to discuss Diabetes and how patients can better manage this epidemic in modern medicine. Diabetes continues to be a major medical concern and the numbers...
05.10.2023
Patellar Instability - Early management of the unstable "kneecap" with Dr. Rob Willson
Caleb, Vann, and Luke sit down again with Dr. Rob Willson to discuss a serious problem in our adolescent athletes - patellar instability. What happens when the kneecap moves out of its natural groove in the thigh bone (femur), either...
04.26.2023
Meniscal Repair, 6 Weeks post-op through return to sport, with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine
Caleb and Luke welcome back Dr. Rob Willson, orthopedic surgeon with Augusta University Sports Medicine to discuss meniscal repair rehab and progression following the first six weeks post-op until return to sport. When can I run? When can expect to...
04.21.2023
The Deadlift: Dangerous Exercise or Critically Important?
The episode Caleb and Luke engage a somewhat controversial topic: Should everyone deadlift? The short answer is YES. In some form or fashion, modified, or traditional, the deadlift exercise represents one of the most important functional movement patterns-a movement pattern...
04.20.2023
Meniscal Repair with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine
This episode Luke and Caleb welcome back to Peak Rehab Dr. Rob Willson from Augusta University Sports Medicine. Dr. Willson is an orthopedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine from the University of Connecticut and is the team physician for the...
02.22.2023
Returning to Sport after ACL reconstruction with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine
Dr. Rob Willson is back with Vann, Caleb, and Luke to discuss one of the hottest topics in sports medicine: When to return to play after ACL reconstruction? The two critical elements of time and body preparation for sport are...
02.22.2023
ACL Reconstruction and Early Rehab with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine
This episode Caleb, Vann, and Luke sit down with Dr. Rob Willson, an August native and orthopedic surgeon in the Augusta University health system who is fellowship- trained in Sports Medicine from the University of Connecticut. Dr. Willson is the...
02.10.2023
Bilateral Knee Replacement: Rehab course with Peak patient Jeff.
Caleb and Luke welcome the first Peak patient into the podcast! Jeff underwent a bilateral knee replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith and talks about his experience prior to and throughout his rehab course. We know you've got some good questions...
02.10.2023
Bilateral Knee Replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith
Luke welcomes Dr. Randy Meredith, Legend Orthopedics, back to the podcast to discuss patients that are candidates for a bilateral knee replacement. Listen in to hear from Dr. Meredith some of the unique struggles and factors that the patient undergoing...
12.23.2022
Is more, better? Post-surgical and non-surgical treatment considerations during rehab.
This episode Caleb and Luke talk about dosing your physical therapy treatment. How hard should you be pushing? How frequent should you be exercising? Are you exercising enough at home or not enough? This episode is pertinent to all patients...
12.09.2022
Total Knee Replacement: Starting Well - A refresher on the first 3 weeks after surgery
Caleb and Luke are back to discuss "starting well" after your knee replacement surgery. The first three weeks are a critical time for the patient, the knee is PAINFUL with poor mobility and soft tissue swelling as leading factors inhibiting...
09.26.2022
Rehab after Shoulder Replacement: Anatomic and Reverse procedures
Luke and Caleb discuss rehab within the first 6 weeks after shoulder replacement surgery. Both types of shoulder replacement procedures are discussed (Anatomic and Reverse) as well as your keys to success in those important first 6 weeks. Let's get...
07.19.2022
Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement with Dr. Doug Phillips
This episode Luke welcomes in Dr. Doug Phillips, Legend Orthopedics, Augusta, GA to discuss the differences between an anatomic shoulder replacement and a reverse shoulder replacement. What are the differences and why would a surgeon do a Reverse vs a...
06.22.2022
Rotator Cuff Repair Post Op Weeks #6-12: What to expect in the PT clinic.
This episode Caleb and Luke are discussing rehabilitation ideas and activities during the second six weeks after Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR). This phase (POW #6-12) is often referred to as the "strengthening phase" as we begin to add strengthening exercises...
06.22.2022
Rotator Cuff Repair POW #0-6: What to expect in the PT clinic
This episode Luke and Caleb are talking what to expect from your RCR rehab in the first six weeks after surgery. Typically, you are still in a sling and are beginning to work on gentle passive range-of-motion (ROM) to get...
06.08.2022
What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair: Post Op Week #6-12 with Dr. Randy Meredith
Luke and Dr. Meredith discuss the surgical and rehab considerations of weeks 6-12 after Rotator Cuff surgery. Specifically, we talk about beginning the strengthening phase after surgery as well as what you can expect as you get out of your...
06.08.2022
What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR): Post Op Week #0-6 with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode Luke talks RCR post-surgery weeks #0-6 with Dr. Randy Meredith, Legend Orthopedics. How long do I wear this sling? What does the progression look like through the first 6 weeks after surgery? Why is sleeping so painful? Tune...
06.07.2022
Shoulder pain: impingement, bursitis, tendonitis....what is it?
Luke and Caleb discuss non-surgical shoulder pain- commonly categorized as bursitis, tendonitis, and rotator cuff impingement. These are all common diagnoses but the key is not the tissue that is inflamed or painful but what do we do about it? ...
06.07.2022
Rotator Cuff Repair - surgical considerations with Dr. Randy Meredith
Join Luke as he welcomes Dr. Randy Meredith, Legend Orthopedics, to the show to discuss the why's and the how's of rotator cuff repair. What's the typical procedure with a RCR? What should I expect with/after the surgery? Tune in...
06.01.2022
What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR): Introduction to RCR
This episode Caleb and Luke will begin a multi-part series focusing on one of the most common orthopedic surgical procedures: Rotator Cuff Repair. Join us as we discuss wearing a sling, utilizing passive range-of-motion, and other useful information tidbits to...
03.29.2022
Mechanical Low Back Pain
This episode Caleb, Luke, and our newest Peak podcaster, Aaron Dowling PT, DPT, talk Mechanical Low Back Pain (MLBP). MLBP is one of the most common, most misunderstood, most frequently difficult to manage conditions patients and physical therapists experience. How...
03.29.2022
Total Hip Replacement: Direct Anterior Approach Post Op Weeks 0-6 with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode Luke and Dr. Meredith talk post-operatively about what the patient can expect after a Total Hip Replacement utilizing the direct anterior approach. Important points include how much pain and swelling to expect as well as guidance for walking...
03.24.2022
Total Knee Replacement: Q & A with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode Luke welcomes Dr. Randy Meredith back to Peak Rehab to discuss some of your most common questions after your total knee replacement. Is it normal for my knee to make some noise? Why does the outside of me...
03.24.2022
ACL Series: The ACL graft - fixation, ligamentization, and incorporation
This episode Luke and Vann begin the ACL series and are talking ACL graft, fixation, ligamentization, and incorporation. When is the ACL graft the strongest? When is the fixation of the graft into the bone the strongest? When can I...
03.18.2022
Optimal Running Gait with Dr. Caleb Mellinger, PT, OCS, ATC
This episode Luke and Caleb discuss some principles to optimize your running gait. What are some important concepts to keep in mind when you are running? Run quiet, run quick, run straight...check it out. Got questions for the Peak RFP...
03.14.2022
Foot pain and plantar fascitis...to stretch or not?
Luke and Caleb talk plantar fascitis and generalized foot and heel pain. What does the plantar fascia do? Do I have muscles in my foot? Do I have to do core exercises to help my foot pain...you know the answer...
03.14.2022
Knee Arthroscopy - Knee scope with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode we talk about what to expect when you are having a knee arthroscopy. Emphasis points continue to be the need for good post-operative rehab to improve your knee range-of-motion and strength. Luke and Dr. Meredith discuss the indications...
03.08.2022
Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode Caleb and Luke talk Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith, Legend Orthopedics. What are the indications for hip replacement and what are the different approaches to surgery? What is the Direct Anterior Approach? Check it out!
03.08.2022
Hip pain: What is and What Isn't from the Hip?
This episode Caleb and Luke catch up with Dr. Meredith, Legend Orthopedics, to discuss hip pain and some common misconceptions about pain that originates from the hip joint or from other regions of the body, specifically the lumbar spine. Hip...
03.04.2022
Therapeutic Dry Needling (TDN) with Dr. Marie Hartney, PT, OCS
This episode we talk "dry needling" with Dr. Marie Hartney, PT, OCS of Peak Rehabilitation, Fitness, and Performance. What is dry needling, what types of diagnoses are we using TDN with, and what type of symptoms may I experience? Tune...
02.28.2022
Rehabbing the Runner with Dr. Caleb Mellinger, PT, OCS, ATC
This episode Luke and Caleb talk about some common areas in the runner that are consistent complaints to include knee pain, foot pain, and hip pain. Emphasis points continue to be core strengthening for the runner and understanding the interdependent...
02.25.2022
The Gut and The Butt with Dr. Vann Jordan, PT, OCS
This episode we welcome in Dr. Vann Jordan, PT, OCS, Peak Rehab, Fitness, and Performance to the podcast to discuss the primary importance of the core, "the gut and the butt," to enable movement success. Key points include the ability...
02.24.2022
Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 6-12 with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode is the final in our Total Knee Replacement series. Luke and Dr. Meredith discuss what to expect during post-op weeks #6-12 as well as what to expect when you return to work and normal recreational activities through that...
02.23.2022
Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 4-6
We continue our series on Total Knee Replacement with this episode focusing on the patient that is 4-6 weeks out from surgery. Luke and Dr. Meredith talk what to expect from your knee as well as other important considerations including...
02.16.2022
Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 2-4 with Dr. Randy Meredith
Dr. Meredith, fellowship-trained, total joint specialist, from Legend Orthopedics in Augusta, GA joins Luke Heusel, PT, DPT, OCS of Peak Rehabilitation, Fitness, and Performance, Augusta, GA to talk about the client with a total knee replacement that is 2-4 weeks...
02.16.2022
Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 1-2 with Dr. Randy Meredith
This episode we again welcome Dr. Randy Meredith, Legend Orthopedics, Augusta, GA to the Peak Rehab Fitness and Performance (RFP) Podcast to discuss the client with a total knee replacement 1-2 weeks out from surgery. Important discussion points continue to...
02.04.2022
What to Expect when you are Expecting a Total Knee Replacement: 1st Week Post Op
This episode features Caleb Mellinger, PT and Luke Heusel, PT of Peak Rehab, Fitness, and Performance, Augusta GA, with Dr. Randy Meredith, Orthopedic Surgeon with Legend Orthopedics, Augusta GA. We discuss what to expect the first week after a total...
02.04.2022
What to Expect when you are Expecting a Total Knee Replacement: Prehab
Join Luke Heusel, Physical Therapist with Peak Rehab, Fitness, and Performance and Dr. Randy Meredith, Orthopedic Surgeon with Legend Orthopedics to discuss what you can expect before a total knee replacement.

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Peak RFP Podcast episodes:

Pickleball Strategy and Performance Tips with Master Pickleball Instructor, Marc Blouin

Crushing Sarcopenia with Molly "Mayhem" Mckay

Intro to Pickleball with certified Master Instructor Marc Blouin

Total Knee Replacement: The patient perspective!

Rotator Cuff Repair with the Lower Trapezius Tendon Transfer: Dr. Steve Parada

Posterior Tibialis Tendon Reconstruction with Dr. Brian Abell

The Epidemic of ACL injury in women's sport with Dr. Leah Brown

Total Knee Replacement Q and A with Dr. Randy Meredith

Surgical Management of the Unstable Patella with Dr. Rob Willson

Managing Diabetes with Dr. Barry Jordan

Patellar Instability - Early management of the unstable "kneecap" with Dr. Rob Willson

Meniscal Repair, 6 Weeks post-op through return to sport, with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine

The Deadlift: Dangerous Exercise or Critically Important?

Meniscal Repair with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine

Returning to Sport after ACL reconstruction with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine

ACL Reconstruction and Early Rehab with Dr. Rob Willson, Augusta University Sports Medicine

Bilateral Knee Replacement: Rehab course with Peak patient Jeff.

Bilateral Knee Replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith

Is more, better? Post-surgical and non-surgical treatment considerations during rehab.

Total Knee Replacement: Starting Well - A refresher on the first 3 weeks after surgery

Rehab after Shoulder Replacement: Anatomic and Reverse procedures

Anatomic and Reverse Shoulder Replacement with Dr. Doug Phillips

Rotator Cuff Repair Post Op Weeks #6-12: What to expect in the PT clinic.

Rotator Cuff Repair POW #0-6: What to expect in the PT clinic

What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair: Post Op Week #6-12 with Dr. Randy Meredith

What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR): Post Op Week #0-6 with Dr. Randy Meredith

Shoulder pain: impingement, bursitis, tendonitis....what is it?

Rotator Cuff Repair - surgical considerations with Dr. Randy Meredith

What to Expect when you are Expecting a Rotator Cuff Repair (RCR): Introduction to RCR

Mechanical Low Back Pain

Total Hip Replacement: Direct Anterior Approach Post Op Weeks 0-6 with Dr. Randy Meredith

Total Knee Replacement: Q & A with Dr. Randy Meredith

ACL Series: The ACL graft - fixation, ligamentization, and incorporation

Optimal Running Gait with Dr. Caleb Mellinger, PT, OCS, ATC

Foot pain and plantar fascitis...to stretch or not?

Knee Arthroscopy - Knee scope with Dr. Randy Meredith

Total Hip Replacement with Dr. Randy Meredith

Hip pain: What is and What Isn't from the Hip?

Therapeutic Dry Needling (TDN) with Dr. Marie Hartney, PT, OCS

Rehabbing the Runner with Dr. Caleb Mellinger, PT, OCS, ATC

The Gut and The Butt with Dr. Vann Jordan, PT, OCS

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 6-12 with Dr. Randy Meredith

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 4-6

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 2-4 with Dr. Randy Meredith

Total Knee Replacement Post Op Week 1-2 with Dr. Randy Meredith

What to Expect when you are Expecting a Total Knee Replacement: 1st Week Post Op

What to Expect when you are Expecting a Total Knee Replacement: Prehab