In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rob Rowland, a dual clinician-educator who blends his experience in Army Special Operations, Division I athletics, and academia to deliver one of the most practical and insightful conversations on modern sports rehab.

Dr. Rowland earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Delaware, the top-ranked orthopedic program in the world. After years in private practice, he transitioned to Army Special Operations, where he built elite-level rehab systems for tactical athletes. Today, he teaches at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and serves as the team PT for the University of Maryland Terps and UMBC Retrievers working daily with high-performance athletes.

This episode is a deep dive into how to think, plan, and coach like an elite sports PT. Rob shares how he manages massive caseloads without compromising care, how he uses force plates, BFR, and electrical stimulation to drive outcomes, and why soft skills, not just science, separate good PTs from great ones.

In this episode, we cover how to plan and communicate effectively in a high-performance rehab setting, using force plates for objective assessment and when they actually matter, practical applications for BFR, stim, and isometrics in knee rehab, why the quadriceps should be your primary target in most knee injuries, coaching, cueing, and motivating athletes through the “grind” of recovery, what today’s PT education gets wrong and how to bridge the gap between classroom and clinic and why “soft skills” like communication, adaptability, and empathy drive long-term success.

Dr. Rowland’s clinical insight and teaching approach provide a masterclass for anyone serious about bridging rehab and performance. Whether you’re a student, new grad, or seasoned sports PT, this episode will help you refine your process, improve your athlete communication, and rethink how you deliver value in every session.

Watch now to learn how Dr. Rob Rowland is reshaping the way physical therapists approach performance rehab, from the clinic to the classroom.

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In our latest episode, we sit down with Dr. Mae Hughes, a sports residency–trained physical therapist and pelvic floor specialist who’s changing how clinicians think about the connection between pelvic health and athletic performance.

Dr. Hughes blends her background in sports rehab with advanced training in pelvic floor therapy to help athletes recover from chronic hip, hamstring, and low back pain, and to address a topic that’s often overlooked in performance settings: the role of the pelvic floor in stability, power, and injury prevention.

In this episode, we cover how pelvic floor dysfunction shows up in athletes (and why it’s not just a women’s issue), the connection between pelvic mechanics, hip stability, and hamstring injuries, how breathing and diaphragmatic control can reveal pelvic floor dysfunction, why sports PTs need to assess the pelvic floor during return-to-play, integrating internal exams, loading, and movement for full-body rehab and misconceptions about pelvic floor therapy and how Dr. Hughes is bridging the gap between orthopedics and pelvic health.

Dr. Hughes breaks down how to assess pelvic floor dysfunction, even without an internal exam, and explains why breathing, pressure management, and proper cueing are essential in preventing injury and improving performance. She also shares her insights on pelvic floor issues after hip surgery, how to load the pelvic floor safely, and why sports PTs should feel empowered, not intimidated, to talk about this critical system.

Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, strength coach, or athlete, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to better understand how pelvic floor health impacts performance, pain, and long-term durability.

Watch now to learn how Dr. Mae Hughes is redefining what it means to treat the whole athlete from the inside out.

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Welcome to the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Mike Boyle, one of the most influential strength and conditioning coaches in the world and founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning. Known for shaping the modern approach to athletic development, Mike joins Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt for a deep, practical, and candid conversation on what it takes to build strong, resilient athletes. Both in the gym and in life.

Mike shares his journey from the early days of athletic training at Boston University to becoming a pioneering figure in strength and conditioning. He reflects on the evolution of the field, the mentors who shaped him, and the mindset that keeps him learning and leading at 66 years old.

This episode dives deep into the science and simplicity of great coaching, covering topics that every physical therapist and strength coach will find invaluable. We cover all topics from the evolution of strength and conditioning and the lessons from a 40-year career, building resilient hamstrings and why traditional leg curls miss the mark, how to integrate sprinting and eccentric loading to prevent hamstring injuries, the importance of curiosity, mentorship, and showing up with consistency, the “nerdification” of strength training and how to focus on what actually matters and bridging the gap between rehab and performance through collaboration and curiosity.

Mike’s wisdom extends beyond sets and reps. He explains how humility, consistency, and a relentless desire to learn have fueled his success: lessons that resonate far beyond the gym. From his take on force plates and Nordic hamstring training to his favorite books and leadership philosophy, this is a masterclass in longevity, adaptability, and excellence.

Whether you’re a sports PT, strength coach, or performance professional, this conversation is packed with insight from one of the greats in our field.

Watch now to hear how Mike Boyle continues to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation of rehab and performance professionals.

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In this episode, we sit down with Jaclyn Sklaver, a licensed sports nutritionist and founder of Athleats Nutrition, who has worked with hundreds of NBA, NFL, and Olympic athletes around the world. With a master’s degree in Human Nutrition and over a decade of experience guiding elite performers, Jaclyn joins Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt to unpack the critical role of nutrition in recovery, performance, and surgical rehab.

Jaclyn shares how nutrition can accelerate recovery time by up to 30%, minimize scarring, and improve return-to-play outcomes, insights that every sports physical therapist needs to know. She explains her Rapid Recovery Protocol, detailing how pre- and post-surgical fueling, amino acids, micronutrients, and supplementation can dramatically enhance tissue healing and energy metabolism in the first weeks after surgery.

This conversation also dives into trending topics shaping the sports nutrition world, such as how to build nutrition plans for athletes post-surgery, smart use of GLP-1 medications and their potential pitfalls, the science and skepticism behind peptides like BPC-157 and TB-500, evidence-based insights on creatine, from dosage to debunking kidney myths and why fueling the brain is as important as fueling the body.

Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, strength coach, or athlete, this episode bridges the gap between nutrition and rehab. We go through practical, evidence-based tools to optimize performance and recovery.

Watch now to learn how Jaclyn Sklaver is revolutionizing the way we think about nutrition in sports rehab and return-to-play protocols.

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, co-owner of Old Bull Athletics in Miami and creator of the popular continuing education course Training is Healthcare. Dr. Dabrowski is a leading voice in bridging the gap between rehab and performance, and she’s changing how clinicians and coaches use kettlebells to build strength, resilience, and confidence in their patients.

Katie shares the story behind Old Bull’s hybrid model that blends one-on-one physical therapy with performance coaching, creating a space where you can’t tell who’s there for rehab and who’s there for training. She explains how this approach helps both patients and providers thrive, reducing burnout and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

In this episode, we cover how kettlebells can be used to treat low back pain, how to assess and build hip hinge patterns safely from day one, and how to make rehab both engaging and effective. Katie breaks down the biomechanics behind common kettlebell mistakes, offers cueing strategies for exercises like the swing and Turkish get-up, and explains how PTs can use kettlebells to teach patients confidence through movement.

We also dive into Dr. Dabrowski’s passion for educating coaches and clinicians. From her sold-out Training is Healthcare course to her work developing a shared language between strength and rehab professionals. Her insights on programming, load progression, and communication provide a roadmap for any PT or coach looking to make a greater impact.

Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, strength coach, or simply interested in performance-based rehab, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at how kettlebells can become one of the most versatile tools in your clinical arsenal.

Watch now to learn how Dr. Katie Dabrowski is redefining rehab with kettlebells, communication, and compassion.

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We sit down with Thomas Serafin, the brilliant French physiotherapist and osteopath behind the “Lightback”, an innovative device designed to decompress the hip joint, improve mobility, and boost force production.

Thomas shares the story behind Lightback’s creation, from his first manual hip decompression technique to the clinical research proving its effectiveness. Backed by measurable results, including a 25% increase in range of motion compared to traditional stretching. The Lightback is now being used by elite athletes and even national soccer teams across Europe.

In this episode, we cover how Lightback improves hip mobility and relieves sciatic pain, the biomechanics behind decompression and posterior gliding, objective testing showing performance and strength gains, how pro athletes like Eduardo Camavinga and Tyreek Hill are using it, why education and manual therapy must go hand-in-hand with new tools and how physios can integrate Lightback into their clinical routines

Thomas also discusses the multifactorial nature of true rehab, combining manual therapy, strength training, mobility work, and coaching, to fully unlock athletic performance.

Whether you’re a sports physical therapist, a coach, or an athlete, this episode gives you a front-row seat to one of the most exciting developments in sports rehab tech.

Watch now to learn how Lightback is changing the game for hip mobility and athletic performance.

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In this episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with Dr. Derek Miles, founder of Miles Rehab and Performance and PT/coach for Barbell Medicine. This wide-ranging conversation dives into the evolving role of the physical therapist, how to bridge the gap between rehab and performance, and why simplifying your approach might just be the smartest move you can make as a clinician or coach.

Dr. Miles reflects on his journey from residency at the University of Florida to Stanford Children’s Hospital, and eventually to founding his own cash-based clinic inside of RTS Barbell in Cincinnati. He shares how his research background shaped his evidence-based approach and explains how PTs can better assess, load, and progress patients by focusing less on textbook perfection and more on real-world outcomes. His take on "pleasantly frustrating" rehab experiences and redefining core training will challenge how you cue, progress, and communicate with your patients.

This episode is packed with sharp insight on how to skip unnecessary steps, meet patients where they are, and build meaningful rehab experiences that promote both confidence and resilience. From programming for low back pain to dissecting return-to-play protocols for field and combat athletes, Dr. Miles emphasizes systems over symptoms and adaptability over dogma.

Whether you're a new grad, seasoned therapist, strength coach, or just someone interested in performance rehab, this episode offers a masterclass in nuance. If you’ve ever been frustrated with outdated PT norms or felt boxed in by protocol-driven rehab, this conversation is your antidote.

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Our latest throwback episode, where we delved into the specialized world of rehabilitating overuse injuries in professional athletes with Dr. Kyle Krupa. In this throwback session titled "Dr. Kyle Krupa - Rehabilitating Overuse Injuries in Professional Athletes, Dr. Krupa shares his expertise and practical strategies for addressing the unique challenges faced by athletes dealing with overuse injuries.

Join us as we explore the complexities of overuse injuries, from diagnosis to treatment and rehabilitation. Dr. Krupa discusses evidence-based approaches, rehabilitation protocols, and preventive measures tailored specifically for professional athletes striving to maintain peak performance while managing the demands of their sport.

Whether you're a sports physical therapist, coach, or athlete, this episode offers valuable insights into understanding and effectively rehabilitating overuse injuries in high-level sports settings. Tune in to True Sports Physical Therapy for a comprehensive discussion on rehabilitating overuse injuries in professional athletes with Dr. Kyle Krupa, and gain valuable knowledge to optimize care for elite athletes.

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In Episode 141 of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with industry icon Dr. John Rusin to talk about his new book, Pain-Free Performance, and the philosophy that has redefined strength training and rehab across the globe. With over a decade of coaching, clinical experience, and more than 1,000 in-person certifications under his belt, Rusin breaks down how the principles in his book can transform not only athlete performance but also how clinicians and coaches approach long-term health.

Dr. Rusin unpacks the 6 foundational pillars of the Pain-Free Performance Training System (PPSC), breathing, bracing, centering, sequencing, screening, and progressing, and explains how they apply to real-world movement. He walks through his progression model for exercises like split squats, hinges, and loaded carries, sharing how strength and performance programming can (and should) reduce injury risk while improving outcomes. The conversation touches on how to use screens effectively, how to coach without over-cueing, and how to truly “earn the right” to load an athlete.

Beyond movement, this episode is also about mission. Rusin opens up about the writing process behind his 574-page book, the mental toll of telling his story, and the vulnerability it took to self-publish something that aims to reshape how we coach and treat. He talks about bridging the gap between coaches and clinicians, and why the future of movement lies in building relationships, not just prescribing reps.

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Whether you're a physical therapist, coach, or fitness enthusiast, this episode is a crash course in programming, business, and philosophy. If you’ve ever wanted to train smarter, prevent pain before it starts, and build systems that actually serve the human in front of you—this is your playbook.

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In this high-impact episode of the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt sits down with Dr. Zach Long, better known as The Barbell Physio, to unpack everything from CrossFit rehab to building one of the most innovative PT models in the U.S. Zach is not only a founder of Onward Physical Therapy with over 40 clinics nationwide, but he’s also a top-tier educator with the Institute of Clinical Excellence (ICE), where he helps redefine what it means to be a fitness-forward PT.

They dig deep into real-world physical therapy: how to move away from generic mobility programming and toward sport-specific, meaningful interventions. Zach shares his diagnostic and treatment strategies for the ankle, hip, thoracic spine, and shoulder, using practical examples from overhead squats and Olympic lifting. From hands-off coaching techniques to when and how to use manual therapy, you’ll walk away with pearls that apply to any athlete, PT, or coach.

Zach also opens up about his business journey. Balancing a growing online brand, teaching courses, managing clinics, and staying connected to the clinical side of patient care. The two dive into what it takes to grow a PT brand, hire the right team, and build long-term relationships in a community-driven model. If you’re a PT frustrated by the traditional insurance system or burned out by cookie-cutter approaches, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re a clinician, athlete, or fitness professional, Zach’s insight into mobility, assessment, and building a purpose-driven PT career will change the way you think about movement. Prepare to take notes, this is one of those episodes you’ll want to revisit.

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