The Prehab Podcast

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. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Gunnar Peterson Instagram: @GunnarFitness Learn more about the [P]Rehab At Home Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

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. Enjoy! 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. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

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. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Ashley Reaver from InsideTracker Instagram: @InsideTracker Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

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. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

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. Get in Touch With Dr. Mike Giunta Email: [email protected] IG: @MikeGiuntaPT Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Mike spoke with Physical Therapist Dr. Wesley Want who specializes in ACLr rehab, especially end-stage rehab and return to sport. Wes is passionate about decreasing 2nd and even 1st ACL injury risk, and believe the high 2nd ACL injury rates (>20%) can be attributed to a lack of proper end-stage rehab and return to sport testing. Wes covers many of his tips and tricks with ACLr rehab, general time frames when he wants certain criteria met, and also his ACL Mastermind Group which boosts over 100 therapists, trainers, and coaches who collaboratively are pushing the field of ACLr rehab. Get in Touch With Dr. Wesley Wang Website: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/ ACL Mastermind Group: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/ Instagram: @WesleyWang.dpt Learn more about the Knee Extension Overhaul [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

In this episode, I (Arash) talk about Achilles Tendon Pain. This has been something I have recently been dealing with, but I have been seeing often in the clinic. Arash goes into what can cause Achilles tendinopathies, the science behind tendon pain, and some research behind the best plan to address Achilles tendon pain! If you are looking to learn more about Achilles tendon pain, check out this article! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Learn more about the Achilles [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

Mike spoke with New York Time's Best Selling Author, Ramit Sethi about finances and fitness. As a financial guru and avid fitness enthusiast, Ramit draws on the parallels between the two worlds and how important having a long term plan is as well as not striving to be perfect. He talks about finding what your rich life entails, and the concept of money dials for achieving your rich life. If you have questions regarding investing, debt, retirement accounts, etc, this is the podcast episode for you! After 10 years, Ramit has written a brand-new update to his New York Times bestseller, I Will Teach You To Be Rich, which Mike just finished up reading! Ramit teaches his community how to live their rich life by earning more, money, starting businesses and mastering their money mindsets. Ramit started his website, iwillteachyoutoberich.com, as a Stanford undergraduate in 2004. He now hosts over a million readers every month on his blog, newsletter, and social media. Ramit has been featured in the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Tim Ferriss podcast. Get in Touch With Ramit Sethi Get his book HERE Website: https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/ Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

In this episode, Arash and Dr. Bret Contreras discuss how you can train the glute, specifically with the barbell hip thrust. We talk about some simple tricks when first beginning glute training. Bret breaks out his rule of thirds used to maximize glute hypertrophy and build foundational strengths. One of the last points Bret discussed is: does a bigger muscle equal a stronger muscle? Bret Contreras is an expert on glute training. Bret has his Ph.D. in Sports Science from AUT University, Master's Degree from Arizona State University, and Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist with Distinction from the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Bret is the author of "Bodyweight Strength Training Anatomy," co-author of "Strong Curves" and Founder of "Booty by Bret." Bret has a phenomenal gym in San Diego called "The Glute Lab." Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Bret Contreras Instagram: @Bretcontreras1 Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode, The [P]Rehab Guys discuss getting into Physical Therapy School. We touch on each one of our journeys into USC PT school, which is where we all met! We go through some tips and tricks for anyone looking to get into PT programs. Whether you are in the process of applying to PT school or you envision being a PT in the future, this podcast is a must listen to. Most of this advice will apply to other grad programs. Good Luck! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode The [P]Rehab Guys discuss the recently dropped Knee [P]Rehab Program. Let us show you how to bulletproof your knees! Click here to check our more about the Knee Program! Use code "PREHAB10" for 10% off! Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode, Craig and Tyler discuss all things sports science. Sports science is an evolving field and Tyler has been at the forefront of it for the past 7 years. Tyler gives us some insight into the field and his interesting role with the team. This talk includes what defines sports science, testing for athletes, utilized technology, and how Tyler analyzes data points to bridge gaps of communication with the entire team to optimize athletic performance on the field. Tyler is the manager of Sports Science for the NFL Los Angeles Rams and is going into his 13th season with the team, 5th season managing sports science. His role with the LA Rams is to utilize different technologies and data to enhance performance decision making and increase collaboration between all departments involved in player performance. Tyler attended Truman State University and got his Masters from the University of Penn. He is entering his 3rd year as Director of Internal Education for PFATS in the NFL and first year as a soft tissue subcommittee member for the NFL Musculoskeletal Committee. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Tyler Williams Email: [email protected] Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode, Craig and Dr. Curtis VandenBerg discuss pediatric orthopedics and how management can be different than working with adults. This talk includes different injuries that typically don't happen in the adult world including osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), ACL surgery considerations for the adolescent, rehab considerations, and motion testing with return to sport testing. Dr. VandenBerg is an orthopaedic surgeon with advanced specialty training in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic sports medicine. He attended Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and graduated with honors in bioethics while serving as class president for four years. Dr. VandenBerg completed his internship and residency at Columbia University's St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City. During this time, he also gained further experience in pediatric orthopaedic surgery at A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware. After his five-year orthopaedic surgery residency, Dr. VandenBerg completed two years of advanced fellowship training: first at Children's Hospital Colorado in pediatric orthopaedic surgery and then at the University of Michigan in orthopaedic sports medicine. During his sports medicine fellowship, he served as a team physician for Division 1 college sports teams, including the University of Michigan football, wrestling, men's hockey, and women's gymnastics teams and Eastern Michigan University athletic teams. You can click here to learn more about him Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Curtis VandenBerg Email: [email protected] Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

Mike and Dr. Jonathan Frank talk all about ski and snowboarding injuries, prehab, and what it is like to serve as part of the US Ski and Snowboarding Staff. Dr. Frank is huge fan of prehab, which he defines as "preparing for the activity or sport you want to get into to". You must prepare for the rigors of the sport or activity that you want to play! Dr. Frank shared some unique inputs on his experience as part of the medical staff for the US Ski and Snowboarding Teams and what makes an accelerated ACL protocol different than a normal ACL rehab protocol. Snowsport fans, you guys will enjoy this one! Dr. Jonathan Frank is a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon from Beverly Hills, CA. He attended UCLA (go Bruins!) for undergrad with a dual-degree in History and Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology as well minoring in Near Eastern Languages and cultures and completed his medical degree at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine. After medical school, he completed his orthopedic residency at RUSH University in Chicago where he worked with the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls among many other collegiate and professional teams. After that, he completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the Steadman Clinic in Vail, CO and to this day continues to take care of elite athletes as a member of the medical staff for the US Ski and Snowboarding Teams. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Get in Touch With. Dr. Jonathan Frank Website: https://jonathanfrankmd.com/ Instagram: @LA_SportsDoc Facebook: @JonathanFrankMD Twitter: @LA_SportsDoc Email: [email protected] Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Mike and Dr. Nho talk all about hamstring injuries. We cover what exactly is a hamstring strain, grades of injury, as well as rehab. Furthermore, we dive into operative vs non-operative hamstring strain treatment plans as well as identifying those who are at greatest risk for hamstring injuries. Dr. Nho's practice is focused on sports medicine and arthroscopic treatment of the Hip, Shoulder, and Knee. He treats both surgical and non-surgical treatments for the hip, shoulder, and knee. His specialties include hip arthroscopy, open and endoscopic repair of hamstring and abductor tears, shoulder arthroscopy, and arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee. In addition to a busy clinical practice at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush, he is an Assistant Professor and Section Head of Young Adult Hip Surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center. He is the Assistant Program Director for the Division of Sports Medicine and trains orthopedic surgery residents and fellows. He serves as team physician for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire, Chicago Steel, DePaul University, and Roosevelt University. Dr. Nho is an active member of American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, and International Society for Hip Arthroscopy, and he is frequently invited to speak at national and international conferences. He has published over 200 articles and the authoritative textbook in young adult hip disease - Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation Surgery Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Get in Touch With. Dr. Nho Instagram: @ChicagoHipDoc Linkedin: Shane Nho Website: https://www.shanenhomd.com/ Learn more about the Hamstring [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

Mike and Nick talk about blood flow restriction and the creative uses of it for the healthy population. While it's well documented within the literature and best practice to use BFR for individual that cannot tolerate high loads in the rehab setting, the use of BFR for healthy individuals is not yet as popular. We discuss the application of BFR to the average gym junkie all the way to the performance athlete. Nick Rolnick, aka The Human Performance Mechanic aspires to be a world class physical therapist and performance enhancement specialist. He has had an interest in sports and performance from his days as captain of his college baseball team, where he achieved all-conference honors, to his more recent pursuits as men's physique competitor, stepping on stage multiple times and winning a natural bodybuilding show. Since graduating with an M.S. in Health Promotion Management, Nick realized his love for fitness with his passion to help others by earning a Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Columbia University. Nick has been training since 2011 in various settings, from Equinox, to university gyms, to private settings. His passion for excellence led him to the Brookbush Institute where he was an author and contributed to various projects in the pursuit of evidence-based, practical education in human movement science. Nick teaches Kinesiology I and II in the MS Applied Exercise Science Program at Concordia University - Chicago and undergraduate kinesiology and biomechanics I at Lehman College, NY. He helped found Culture of PT to provide exceptional, one-on-one physical therapy and rehabilitation services in the corporate setting to keep employees experiencing the joy of pain-free movement. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Nick Rolnik Instagram: @theHPM Website: https://thebfrpros.com/ Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

In this episode Craig and Ryan discuss everything you need to get motivated for an obstacle course race. Ryan plans to compete in 40+ races in 2019 alone. Ryan is also a certified Spartan Coach and helps people on a daily basis to get mentally and physically prepared to race as well. We discuss some of the factors that go into training for these type of races. Ryan also shares stories how he and others are able to overcome personal obstacles to achieve their goal of racing. Ryan's Bio Ryan Kennedy is a Certified Spartan SGX Coach and full-time personal trainer. He has been training clients 1-on-1 and in small groups for over ten years. Ryan's main focus now is preparing athletes of all ages and fitness levels for Obstacle Course Racing. Ryan has competed in over 50 Spartan Races, including Ultra distances and 24-hour events. He is a Penn State Alum who is also certified through the NSCA, NASM, FMS, DVRT, HKC, and Strongfirst. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Ryan Kennedy Instagram: spartancoach_ryan Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

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In this episode Arash interviews Ben Greenfield. Ben discusses topics including what recovery is from more than just from a musculoskeletal standpoint, he also looks at recovery from a neurological viewpoint. We then dive into how you can change your recovery based on environmental factors. The main factors we touched on include nutrition supplementation through amino acids and how you can sleep better. Ben competed as one of the top ranked amateur triathletes in the world, completing over 120 races and 12 Ironman triathlons while racing for the elite Team Timex multisport team, winning gold medal for the USA in long course triathlon, and leading squads of swim, bike and run enthusiasts in guided adventures through Hawaii, Thailand, Japan and beyond. In 2013 and 2014, Ben was named as one of the world's top 100 most influential people in health and fitness, and by 2015, Ben was coaching the world's top CEO's, chefs, biohackers, poker players, tennis, motocross and endurance competitors, and professional athletes from the UFC, the NHL, the NBA, the NFL and beyond – all while advising and investing in top companies in the health, fitness and nutrition industry. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Guest: Ben Greenfield Instagram: @bengreenfieldfitness Below are a couple of products there were discussed in this podcast Kion Essential Amino Acids link: https://getkion.com/shop/body/kion-aminos/?utm_source=prehab-guys&utm_medium=referral Beyond Training book link: https://getkion.com/shop/body/beyond-training-book/?utm_source=prehab-guys&utm_medium=referral Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Arash and Dr. Makhni discuss Shoulder Instability. Dr. Makhni breaks down the common MOI for shoulder dislocations and subluxations, initial phases of rehab, who needs surgery, when he recommends using a brace and much more! Dr. Makhni is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint preservation of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. He also has extensive training in non-operative and injection-based modalities for joint preservation and injury recovery. He has a strong research background in managing shoulder and elbow injuries in overhead athletes and baseball players, including Tommy John Surgery and labral repairs. He also has extensive training in treatment of complex hip and knee injuries, including hip preservation surgery for labral tears and complex knee ligament reconstruction. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Eric Makhni Instagram: @drericmakhni Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

We interviewed two of the leading orthopedic surgeons in the country, Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla of Midwest Orthopedics at Rush to discuss biologics. Biologics like PRP, stem cells, corticosteroid injections, and hyaluronic acid are all the rage in medicine right now – and for good reason. Instead of having to reconstruct or repair damaged or torn tissues in the body through surgery, what if we could help relieve pain and improve function with a minimal invasion biologic injection? That is the promise of biologic injections. While significantly more research needs to be done to better understand how to best deliver biologics and what patients they may benefit the most, the future is very promising. As physical therapists, we will always be advocates of more conservative measures like physical therapy or biologic injections prior to more invasive options like surgery when warranted to potentially give our patients the upper hand in their rehab. Dr. Chahla is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush He earned his Ph.D. degree with Summa Cum Laude honors. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 300 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 30 book chapters, and five edited books. He has received grants from various institutions such as AAOS, OREF, AANA, AOSSM, SANOFI, Colorado University, Cedars Sinai Kerlan Jobe, and The Steadman Clinic. He has recently received the AAOS Award of Excellence, AOSSM Young Investigator Award, Excellence in Research Award and the Cabaud Award (two times) from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, the 2016 AAOS/OREF/ORS Clinician Scholar Development Program award and six best-paper awards at several meetings. He has presented multiple studies, both nationally and internationally, at various orthopedic meetings. He is a member of the knee collateral ligament expert group from ESSKA, Deputy Chair of the NextGen Committee from ICRS, committee member at AOSSM, ISAKOS, AANA and Infographics Editor for the Arthroscopy Journal. Finally, he is a current Member of the AAOS Clinical Practice Guideline on the Dr. Verma specializes in the treatment of the shoulder, elbow, and knee with an emphasis on advanced arthroscopic reconstructive techniques of the shoulder, shoulder replacement, knee ligament reconstruction and articular cartilage reconstruction and meniscal transplantation. Dr. Verma maintains an active clinical practice performing over 500 procedures per year. He is Director of the Division of Sports Medicine and Director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program. In addition, he serves as a team physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls, and Nazareth Academy. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Verma is actively involved in orthopedic research with interests in basic science, biomechanics, and clinical outcomes, and has recently received funding for his work from Major League Baseball. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts in major orthopedic and sports medicine journals, numerous book chapters, and routinely serves as teaching faculty for orthopedic courses on advanced surgical techniques. He frequently serves as an invited speaker or guest surgeon for national and international orthopedic sports medicine meetings. He has been elected by his peers to "Best Doctors in America" every year since 2007. Dr. Nikhil Verma was voted among the top 10-15% of Top Doctors in America® by U.S.News & World Report and Castle Connolly. The Top Doctors list is widely regarded as a high-quality reference guide to the medical profession. Enjoy! The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Nikhil Verma and Dr. Jorge Chahla Instagram: @chicagosportsdoc @nikhilvermamd Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

In this episode Arash and Dr. Cole discuss shoulder arthritis in this episode. Specifically what interventions to provide with the young patient in the clinic presenting with shoulder arthritis. We discuss what shoulder arthritis is and how someone with arthritis may present. We then discuss interventions including supplementation, physical therapy, injections, and common procedures that Dr. Cole performs with this population. Dr. Brian Cole is an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush and a Professor of Orthopaedics, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cole is Managing Partner of Midwest Orthopaedics and is the Department's Associate Chairman and the Section Head of the Cartilage Research and Restoration Center. He is the Chairman of Surgery at Rush Oak Park Hospital and leads the Rush Orthopedic Master's Program. Dr. Cole also holds several leadership positions in national and international orthopedic societies. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Brian Cole Instagram: @ShoulderKneeDoc Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE. Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE. Visit our website: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, reviewm and subscribe.

In this episode Ryan and Craig discuss what it is ultimately like to be a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Ryan shares his journey regarding how he ended up as the assistant director of sports performance at DePaul University in Chicago, what his job entails, and the honest truth about the profession and what it takes to work your way up the chain in the field. Ryan also gives advice and wisdom for aspiring S&C coaches and talks about his relationships with athletes, coaches, and the medical team from the S&C standpoint. We also talked shop for a bit as well! Ryan Nosak is in his second season as the Assistant Director of Sports Performance at DePaul. Nosak primarily works with the cross country, golf, women's soccer, and track and field programs while also assisting with the men's basketball team. He plays an extensive role in the athlete monitoring process for all teams, working specifically with force plates and the isometric mid thigh pull, and he leads the sports performance internship program. Prior to DePaul, Nosak spent two years at Charlotte as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, at Robert Morris University in 2014-15, and also worked at Vanderbilt (2014), Tennessee State (2013-14) and Penn State (2011-13). Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Ryan Nosak Instagram: @rnosak Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter (insert links) Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Arash and Dr. Cameron discuss concussion in this episode. What is a concussion and the common myths surrounding a concussion, Why should you not return to sport even though symptoms have completely dissipated, and much more on concussion management in this episode. Dr. Cameron Marshall, AKA @Concussion_Doc is a published concussion researcher and the founder of Complete Concussion Management Inc. (CCMI), the largest clinical network of concussion clinics in the world. With over 300 certified clinic locations in five different countries, CCMI provides clinics with the training and tools to develop an effective concussion management program within their clinic. By providing innovative technology, continuous education, and marketing support, CCMI-trained clinicians continue to stay a cut above the rest and provide effective evidence-based treatment to all those impacted by concussions. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Cameron Marshall Instagram: @Concussion_Doc Learn more about the Neck [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter (insert links) Connect with The Prehab Guys [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to review and subscribe.

In this episode Mike and Dr. Nima Mehran discuss all things ACL related. We cover what the ACL is, how its most commonly injured, to get surgery or not to get surgery, the pros and cons of different graft options, what early and late rehab looks like, and most importantly ACL injury prevention strategies. Dr. Nima Mehran, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California, attended the Chicago Medical School and was Chief Resident during his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mehran has published several scientific papers and has delivered numerous scientific lectures. He has been on the physician team for the USC Trojan Football team, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Link to this article: https://theprehabguys.com/what-is-the-acl/ Guest: Dr. Nima Mehran Learn more about the Knee Extension Overhaul [P]Rehab Program HERE Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram| Facebook| Youtube| Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys- [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Jon and Craig discuss what its ultimately like to be a physical therapist working in the NFL. Jon shares his journey regarding how he ended up with the LA Rams, what its like to treat professional athletes, what his job entails, and some of the daily challenges he faces. Jon also sheds light on how working with pro athletes also has it's similarities to traditional physical therapy in your average clinic. Dr. Jon Hernandez is the physical therapist for the NFL Los Angeles Rams. He previously worked for the Buffalo Bills and is a Trojan Alumni where he completed his DPT education and sports residency training. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Guest-Dr. Jon Hernandez | Instagram: @jhernzzz Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram| Facebook| Youtube| Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys- [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Dr. Alex Weber and Craig discuss what the shoulder labrum exactly is, common injuries and how they occur, labrum surgery and rehab, and it's relationship with the biceps long head tendon. All of this is covered in addition to a few live questions from Instagram that were answered related to the topic. Dr. Alex Weber is an orthopedic surgeon & sports medicine specialist. Dr. Weber practices in Los Angeles, CA and serves as a team physician for the USC Trojans. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Dr. Alex Weber Learn more about the Shoulder [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram| Facebook| Youtube| Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys: [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.

In this episode Mike and Dr. Nima Mehran discuss all things related to the meniscus. They cover meniscus function and anatomy, different types of meniscus injuries, when to repair or remove the meniscus, meniscus rehab, and the burning question that everyone has…do you need to have surgery for a meniscus injury? Dr. Nima Mehran, M.D., is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of Southern California, attended the Chicago Medical School and was Chief Resident during his orthopedic surgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Mehran has published several scientific papers and has delivered numerous scientific lectures. He has been on the physician team for the USC Trojan Football team, Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Sparks, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Ducks. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Link to this article: https://theprehabguys.com/meniscus-surgery-rehab/ Learn more about the Knee [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our webiste: www.theprehabguys.com Follow us on: Instagram| Facebook| Youtube| Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys: [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe.

In this episode Dr. Okoroha and Arash Discuss Hip Pain, FAI Syndrome, Conservative and Invasive interventions, in addition to answer a few live questions from Instagram. Dr. Okoroha is an Orthopedic surgical fellow at rush university where he provides high level sports medicine care to his patients and athletes including the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Whitesox. Enjoy! -The Prehab Guys Guest: Dr. Kelechi Okoroha Learn more about the Hip [P]Rehab Program HERE Visit our website Follow us on: Instagram| Facebook| Youtube| Twitter Connect with The Prehab Guys: [email protected] Leave feedback, let us know what to talk about next. Did you enjoy this? Don't forget to review and subscribe.