Physical Therapy, The Wild West, and The Importance of Case Study

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Challenges of cash-based physical therapy businesses.

• Measuring healing and function in end-stage rehab.

• Assessing progress in physical therapy after surgery.

 

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Show Notes:

Today we're joined by the founders of Resilient Performance Systems, Dr. Doug Kechijian, Dr. Trevor Rappa and Dr. Greg Spats. Resilient Performance Systems seeks to systematically explore the continuum between acute rehab and athletic performance. Their clientele include athletes and operators from MLB, the NBA, the NFL, professional mixed martial artists, X Games, and Olympians, just to name a few. RPS also advises organizations about medical and performance staffing, program development, and injury risk mitigation strategies. It's a fantastic episode. Welcome to the podcast!

 

05:46 - Everyone's backgrounds in physical therapy and strength conditioning. 

09:12 - State of the healthcare industry and professional certifications. 

11:44 - Certification requirements in healthcare. 

14:47 - Challenges of cash-based physical therapy businesses. 

21:30 - Sports injury rehab and prevention strategies. 

24:47 - Passing the baton in sports rehabilitation. 

28:39 - Athlete rehabilitation and communication between providers. 

33:16 - Education gaps in physical therapy and strength conditioning. 

36:22 - Sports rehabilitation and training strategies. 

39:40 - Measuring healing and function in end-stage rehab. 

45:58 - Injury rehabilitation and sports preparation.

49:21 - Rehabilitating a college football player post-injury. 

53:36 - Rehabilitation strategies for FAI surgery. 

56:48 - Assessing progress in physical therapy after surgery. 

1:00:45 - Athlete assessment and training progression.