The Movement System Podcast

Dr. Matt Longfellow owner of Diverge PT defines some terms that are thrown around in the Performance Therapy world including: Joint Centration, PAILS, RAILS, and Movement Variability.

We discuss how these topics fit into the context of both a rehab and training program. Matt goes into detail about what he's been able to do by Diverging from an insurance model to focus on treating the way that is optimal for performance and rehabilitation.

Sweat belts actually work!?🙀

We discuss the science involved in evaluating the quality of food and supplements, the metabolic and physiologic benefit of different supplements, the research surrounding intermittent fasting, and the physiology of cycling stimulant supplements. Ben Hartman owner of Morphogen Nutrition explains the intricacies of Protein, BCAA, EAA, Fat loss, Pre-workout, and other supplements. Learning the details of Sports Nutrition for yourself as a consumer can ensure that your money is well spent on supplements that are effective for your goals. Morphogennutrition.com is a great resource for learning how to read and understand what is in your supplements.

Physical Therapy student Matt Casturo speaks with Dr. Dewitt (professor of Physical Therapy at Ohio State University) about the functional anatomy of the hip flexors including pathology, assessment, compensation patterns, etc. "Postural Stability" and the impact of posture on dynamic movement as well as professional development in the health and rehab field is also discussed.

Host of the famous PT Pintcast Jimmy McKay sits down with me to discuss networking opportunities and the art of establishing your speaking voice. The interview itself is an example of how to put yourself out there and make a connection. We provide real, applicable information about reaching out to others, building a social network, and establishing trust and a reputation in the movement science community.

Matt Casturo and James Fryer (movement geeks) discuss how to incorporate a myriad of systems and techniques including (Postural Restoration Institute, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization, Functional Movement System) to improve human movement. The science of breathing, how a wholistic health approach works, and resources for continuing education are also discussed.

As Strength and Conditioning coaches pursuing a DPT, Charlie Badawy and Matt Casturo discuss principles of movement including Pelvic Stability, Hip Hinging biomechanics, and Antirotation. We discuss how these movement patterns relate to building a strength program, assessing movement, and programming for groups. Takeaways include how to decide which movement patterns should be progressed to power movements as well as how to reestablish proximal stability.

In this Episode, Exercise Scientist and Personal Trainer Bryce Calvin (IG: brycecalvin23) discusses the science of hypertrophy and the relevant application to coaching and training clients. We discuss topics including: Brad Schoenfield's mechanism's of hypertrophy, pre- intra- and post-workout nutrition, and how to program an effective deload. Bryce highlights important aspects of current research as well as how he is applying that information to effectively train bodybuilding, sports performance, and general population clients.

Improve your understanding of Human Movement! This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement. Host Matt Casturo, physical therapy student and strength coach, discusses with a myriad of guests aspects of research, clinical techniques, coaching, and the application of information to training.

In this episode, we break down the phases of muscle contraction (concentric, eccentric, and amortization) and discuss how these phases apply to training.