The use of ChatGPT and other AI models has exploded in recent years, and you're starting to see this in most professions, including the medical profession.

We've been using AI quite a bit at Champion for a variety of things and wanted to share our experiences. We go over some of the use cases as well as different models that we've tried with varying success

We do think you should be using AI. It's an opportunity for growth.

We dig into how AI actually helps us treat, teach, and stay current without drowning in papers. From OpenEvidence to Gemini vs ChatGPT, we share real clinic workflows, movement apps we like, and guardrails to avoid hallucinations.

• why we trust OpenEvidence for fast, linked citations
• how AI reduces bias during eval prep
• when to compare ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok
• prompts that demand sources and confidence levels
• movement analysis apps for golf and bar velocity
• ambient note tools to draft SOAP notes
• ethical guardrails on privacy, consent, and hallucinations
• practical routines for morning research sprints
• using AI to generate screeners, red flags, and alternatives
• model strengths, weaknesses, and staying literate

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Mike Boyle had a great discussion on Instagram several weeks ago about adults lifting to failure and using low rep schemes.

It sparked a lot of arguments among people about which approach is best and whether there's always an answer to this question.

We discuss whether adults should lift to failure on low-rep schemes in this week's episode. 

We'll go over what we do at Champion, how we mostly agree with this, and why we may work low reps for a very certain population for a specific reason.

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Surgeons are adding more lateral extra-articular procedures to ACL reconstructions, especially in young cutting and pivoting athletes. On paper, it sounds great—tighten up the anterolateral side, improve stability, protect the graft. But what does that actually mean for clinical outcomes and for how we manage rehab?

A new Level 1 systematic review and meta-analysis just pulled together the randomized trials comparing isolated ACL reconstruction to ACL reconstruction plus a lateral extra-articular procedure. The results raise important questions: Are these athletes truly more stable? Do we see fewer graft ruptures? And are we quietly trading those benefits for more pain, stiffness, or long-term joint issues?

In this week’s podcast, we break down what the data really show, how it should influence your decision-making as a sports physical therapist, and what to watch for when an athlete walks in with a LET on their op note. Check out the full episode to hear how (and when) this should change your rehab approach.

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Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years!

It truly is an honor to be able to host a live episode celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our podcast. Thank you so much for listening all these years!

In this episode, we'll answer live questions from an audience of listeners, reflect on some of our favorite moments of the podcast, and give out some prizes and special discounts to all the listeners!

Special thanks to our amazing friends from Ancore, SmartCuffs, Suji, SportGrips, and mTrigger for donating the prizes!

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Quadriceps shutdown after ACL reconstruction is one of the biggest barriers we see in the clinic. Even with modern surgical techniques and “aggressive” rehab, too many athletes struggle to get their quad strength back, and that deficit shows up later in gait, loading, and confidence on the field.

A new systematic review and meta-analysis just took a fresh look at neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) as an adjunct to ACL rehab. Does adding NMES actually move the needle on quad strength? Does timing matter? And does any of this translate into better knee function where it counts?

In this week’s podcast, we break down what the authors found, how strong the evidence really is, and how we’re thinking about NMES programming in our own ACL protocols. If you’re working with post-op knees, you’ll want to hear this before you set up your next rehab plan.

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There is substantial variability in rehabilitation protocols following PCL and meniscus repair surgery. There is often a conservative period where we minimize or avoid hamstring activity.

Biomechanical studies show that hamstring activity can increase posterior translation of the tibiofemoral joint and potentially put stress on a healing meniscus repair.

In this episode, we discuss the science behind this and how we integrate hamstring exercises into our rehabilitation protocols for these patients.

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Baseball injuries continue to rise at an alarming rate. Over the years, we have seen the development of more advanced training velocity programs and pitchers that are focused on enhancing their performance during the offseason.

This has led to a variety of development programs being performed over the offseason, which takes away from downtime and allows the body to heal after a long competitive season.

In this episode, we talk about some of the science behind why you should take time off from throwing, and perhaps how long you should take off during the offseason.

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Blood flow restriction training is gaining popularity, and new research continues to show benefits and potential new uses.

We review a brand-new randomized trial examining a brief BFR session before exercise in patients with knee pain. The question: Can a quick change before you even start your main work meaningfully alter pain during the session that follows? The results nudged us to rethink how we open visits for athletes with anterior knee pain. Want the exact setup—and when it’s worth trying?

Check out this week’s podcast for details on how we’re applying this paper to what we do at Champion.

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If you treat a lot of knee pain, this week’s episode is for you.

We review a new best-practice guide for patellofemoral pain that pulls together research, patient voices, and expert reasoning into one playbook. But here’s the twist: when you blend the data with what patients actually want and what clinicians really do, one deceptively simple priority rises to the top - something many of us already use, but probably not the way this paper suggests.

I know we are changing what we do at Champion. Curious what it is and how to sequence everything else around it? Check out this week’s podcast episode.

Show Notes:

• Evaluation and Treatment of the Knee
• Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning

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Returning to sport after an injury is always a challenge. In the profession, a lot of attention has been given to objective testing to determine when and how to progress athletes. This has been a significant evolution that will definitely improve outcomes.

But what do you do when an athlete passes objective testing but not psychological readiness testing?

We talk about what we do in this week’s podcast episode.

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