On this episode of The Strong and Kind Podcast Dylan shares his journey from a childhood injury to becoming a physical therapist and performance coach. He discusses the future of physical therapy, the overlap with sports science, and principles for effective rehab and training, emphasizing the importance of objective data and clear terminology.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dylan's Journey

05:00 The Impact of Early Injury on Career Path

09:58 Defining Performance Physical Therapy

14:44 Principles of Rehabilitation and Performance

19:44 Understanding Individual Strengths in Rehabilitation

24:47 Philosophical Insights on Answering Questions

26:18 Exploring Free Will in Context

27:15 Understanding Supermaximal Eccentrics

29:35 Questioning Research Terminology

32:08 The Importance of Objective Data in Rehab

39:00 Navigating Return to Sport Assessments

43:21 Focusing on the Calf and Achilles

46:07 Training Philosophy and Personal Insights