Return to Performance Podcast

In today's episode we are joined by Derek Batman, head strength and conditioning coach and owner of Hardbat Athletics. We discuss the mindset around injury, how Derek assess this in his athletes, and considerations on the impact of mindset with athletes in the gym. Hope it helps!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Dan D'Egidio, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and graduate of Temple University, to discuss the benefits of blending strength training with running. Dan is an advanced clinician in the coaching & management of musculoskeletal pain in runners. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we discuss 10 concepts that are often only learned once students transition into the real-world clinical setting. Dr. Max and Dr. Nisha discuss how these 10 things impact students and young clinician's perspectives. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Nisha Meyer discusses her research at Temple University on sleep in DPT students. We touch on what this research and other studies suggest regarding sleep and pain, mental health, and other health outcomes. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Max discusses the importance of self-efficacy in patient care with Dr. Brandon Fredhoff. The focus of this episode is around 2 papers, each published on the topic of self-efficacy as a predictor for persistent pain. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss the various considerations behind training for looks vs. training for performance. They share their past & recent experiences with changes in training goals, and the reasons why one might want to modify their goals & how to do so. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Brandon Fredhoff, a physical therapist and graduate of EIM/Bellin College fellowship, to discuss the pros/cons of enrolling in a residency or fellowship program after PT school. Max and Brandon discuss a variety of crucial considerations one should make before deciding to embark on another educational endeavor of that magnitude, and how to make sure your time/money is well spent. Hope you enjoy!

In today's episode we close out another series, Student Struggles, with a discussion between Dr. Max and future Dr. Hannah about soft skills as a student and some practical recommendations on how to better prepare yourself prior to clinical rotations as a DPT student. Hope it helps!

In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Jon discuss the pros and cons of the various models of physical therapy businesses. They also touch on how to monetize the PT skillset and other products/services that can be offered to help supplement revenue from traditional patient care. Hope this helps!

In today's episode we address another controversial topic: manual therapy. We dive into the nuance regarding how this intervention relates to our understanding of pain and injury. We also talk about some of the practical considerations regarding when manual interventions can & possible should be used. If you have questions, please reach out to us. Hope you enjoy!