The Prehab Podcast

In this episode, Craig and Sean Johnson from the Los Angeles Angels Baseball Team discuss all things PT and Pro Baseball. Sean has spent the last three seasons with the Angels as a team physical therapist and assistant strengthening and conditioning coach. Topics from this discussion include Sean's experience in his unique role, how baseball players can be different from other athletes and even amongst themselves based on position, the benefits of interdisciplinary care, what it takes to work in pro sports, and a whole lot more. Sean is a book of life knowledge and there is a ton of value packed in this one!

Sean Johnson is in his third season within the Angels Organization as a Physical Therapist and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the team. In this role, Sean facilitates continuity between Athletic Medicine and Strength and Conditioning for the Angel Players. Prior to joining the Angels Sean practiced at USC Physical Therapy Associates at University Park Campus; a Faculty Practice within the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. He also taught within the Entry-level Physical Therapy Program at USC for 6 years. Sean continues to serve as Adjunct Faculty for the Division at USC. Sean received his clinical doctorate degree in physical therapy at the University of Southern California and went onto complete an Orthopedic Residency at USC receiving an Orthopedic Certificate in Physical Therapy.

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Guest: Sean Johnson, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

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In this episode, Arash and celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson talk about fitness. Gunnar explains his fitness journey and his experience as the director of strength and endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss an assortment of topics such as mindset, stress management, client goals, and the importance of training movements vs. the muscle!

Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers' Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar's dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred from the gym to daily life, from training camp to championship game. He has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male AND female!) and various NCAA sports. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar's guidance in preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimen.

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Guest: Gunnar Peterson

Instagram: @GunnarFitness

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In this episode, Arash and celebrity trainer Gunnar Peterson talk about fitness. Gunnar explains his fitness journey and his experience as the director of strength and endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers. We discuss an assortment of topics such as mindset, stress management, client goals, and the importance of training movements vs. the muscle!  

Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills-based personal trainer whose clients include celebrities, professional athletes, and everyday people. Gunnar is also the Los Angeles Lakers’ Director of Strength and Endurance. He is widely recognized for his expertise in functional training and his commitment to developing and implementing innovative fitness techniques. With over 28 years in the fitness industry, Gunnar’s dynamic approach, boundless energy and (sometimes risky) humor only add to the effectiveness of the experience his clients enjoy. With a client list as diverse as his training methods, Gunnar emphasizes strength training modalities that can be transferred from the gym to daily life, from training camp to championship game. He has worked with athletes from the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, USTA, professional boxing (male AND female!) and various NCAA sports. Many film and television celebrities have also sought Gunnar’s guidance in preparing for roles and have stayed on to become year-round clients, making him a cornerstone of their fitness regimen. 

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The Prehab Guys 

Guest: Gunnar Peterson 

Instagram: @GunnarFitness 

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In this episode, Arash and Dr. Mike Reinold discuss how Mike began his online journey, physical therapy (where we are & where we are headed), the pro's and con's of social media, and when to embrace vs. improve asymmetries. This is a must listen to for clinicians!

Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance. He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

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Guest: Mike Reinold

Instagram: @MikeReinold

Mike Courses: https://mikereinold.com/products/

Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE.

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In this episode, Arash and Dr. Mike Reinold discuss how Mike began his online journey, physical therapy (where we are & where we are headed), the pro's and con's of social media, and when to embrace vs. improve asymmetries. This is a must listen to for clinicians!

Michael M. Reinold, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimize, and enhance their performance.  He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

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The Prehab Guys 

Guest: Mike Reinold 

Instagram: @MikeReinold 

Mike Courses: https://mikereinold.com/products/

Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE.

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In this episode, Craig and Ashley Reaver, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist from InsideTracker, discuss how you can use blood analytics to make better-informed decisions about your nutrition and lifestyle habits to promote longevity. InsideTracker helps you optimize your body using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance. They analyze your blood, your DNA, and your habits to create an ultra-personalized nutrition plan made for your body, tailored to your goals. They tell you what you need to do and more importantly why. You can track your progress and respond to real-time feedback from your body. Click HERE to learn more and schedule your first blood test, be sure to use the code 'PREHABGUYS10' to save 10%.

Ashley Reaver obtained her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at Cornell University and her master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. She completed her supervised practice during her dietetic internship at Cal Poly Pomona and is a certified sports dietitian. In addition to her role as Lead Nutrition Scientist at InsideTracker, Ashley has a private nutrition practice and teaches at UC Berkeley.

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Guest: Ashley Reaver from InsideTracker

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In this episode, Craig and Ashley Reaver, a registered dietician and sports nutritionist from InsideTracker, discuss how you can use blood analytics to make better-informed decisions about your nutrition and lifestyle habits to promote longevity. InsideTracker helps you optimize your body using science and technology to deliver ultra-personalized guidance. They analyze your blood, your DNA, and your habits to create an ultra-personalized nutrition plan made for your body, tailored to your goals. They tell you what you need to do and more importantly why. You can track your progress and respond to real-time feedback from your body. Click HERE to learn more and schedule your first blood test, be sure to use the code 'PREHABGUYS10' to save 10%. 

Ashley Reaver obtained her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at Cornell University and her master's degree in Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition. She completed her supervised practice during her dietetic internship at Cal Poly Pomona and is a certified sports dietitian. In addition to her role as Lead Nutrition Scientist at InsideTracker, Ashley has a private nutrition practice and teaches at UC Berkeley.  

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Guest: Ashley Reaver from InsideTracker 

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In this episode Arash and Professor Jill Cook of Melbourne, Australia talk about tendon pain. This podcast goes over what tendinopathies are, common myths with tendinopathies, and where the research is currently at with tendon pain. We then dive into how most of these tendon pathologies are often treated best on the latest evidence.

Jill Cook is a physiotherapist who after a clinical career of 20 years has become primarily a musculoskeletal researcher. Her main interests are in connective tissue function, injury, and healing. Her particular interests are risk factors for tendon injury and the tendon in growth and development. She is currently working in the Musculoskeletal Research Centre at La Trobe University and at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at Deakin University. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

Guest: Jill Cook

Twitter: Jill Cook

Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE.

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In this episode Arash and Professor Jill Cook of Melbourne, Australia talk about tendon pain. This podcast goes over what tendinopathies are, common myths with tendinopathies, and where the research is currently at with tendon pain. We then dive into how most of these tendon pathologies are often treated best on the latest evidence.  

Jill Cook is a physiotherapist who after a clinical career of 20 years has become primarily a musculoskeletal researcher. Her main interests are in connective tissue function, injury, and healing. Her particular interests are risk factors for tendon injury and the tendon in growth and development. She is currently working in the Musculoskeletal Research Centre at La Trobe University and at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research at Deakin University. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

Guest: Jill Cook 

Twitter: Jill Cook 

Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE.

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Mike interviews Dr. Mike Giunta, a physical therapist, and head medical director the newly formed Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). Not only is the PLL unique in the sense that it is run and managed by the players themselves, but they also truly see the value in physical therapy which is why they brought on Mike as their head medical director. Mike discusses his role within the PLL, the importance of inter-disciplinary care, and his career path to this position. He also shares his recommendations for how up and coming clinicians or students can follow in his footsteps. For anyone interested in sports physical therapy or lacrosse, you are going to love this one!

Mike Giunta is medical director the premier lacrosse league, head physical therapist of the burton US open of snowboarding, and CEO of Evolution Physical Therapy in Los Angeles California.

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IG: @MikeGiuntaPT

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