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In the Rehab Science Podcast, Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, OCS, an orthopedic physical therapist, kinesiology professor and bestselling author, teaches strategies to help you overcome pain, heal from injury and move better. The podcast features short solo episodes on various pain issues and injuries and guest interviews from health experts, including orthopedic surgeons, professors of health and performance, pilates and yoga instructors, acupuncturists and many more.
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In today's podcast episode, we are going to look at a condition called gluteal tendinopathy, which is a common cause of lateral hip pain due to an irritation of two of the gluteal tendons (gluteus medius & gluteus minimus). Previously, this type of pain was thought to be caused by trochanteric bursitis, but more recent research has shown that bursi…
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Today's episode covers a case I saw in the clinic in which a patient presented with symptoms consistent with a calf muscle strain, but ended up having a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT describes a situation in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in one of our deep veins. In many instances, this occurs in the ca…
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#30: Dr. Caleb Burgess | How to Become a Successful Content Creator and Online Practitioner
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In today's episode, I speak with orthopedic physical therapist, content creator and entrepreneur, Dr. Caleb Burgess. Caleb is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, a certified specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the Nation…
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In today's episode, I interview physical therapist and ACL rehabilitation specialist, Dr. Wesley Wang, DPT. This episode covers much of the current research regarding ACL rehab and will be helpful to both individuals who have suffered an ACL injury or want to prevent one from happening and practitioners who treat patients who have undergone an ACL …
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Today's episode covers sacroiliac or SI joint pain, which is a type of low back pain. The sacroiliac joints are two small synovial joints located on the right and left sides of the low back between the sacrum and the ilium bone of the pelvis. These joints are surrounded by numerous ligaments, which makes them very strong and capable of supporting b…
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#27: Pete Holman | Journey From Full-Time Clinician to Successful Inventor & Entrepreneur
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In Today's episode, I interview clinician, entrepreneur and inventor, Pete Holman. Pete is a physical therapist, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), international presenter, author, fitness product inventor and former US National TaeKwonDo champion living in Colorado. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a Master’s of …
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#26: Greg Lehman | Focus on Fundamentals When Treating Pain
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In today's podcast episode, I speak with physical therapist, chiropractor, researcher and educator, Greg Lehman. Greg has been in the rehabilitation field for more than 20 years. Following his undergraduate degree in Kinesiology, he was awarded the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology Gold Medal for highest academic performance in Kinesiology. …
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#25: Dr. Emily Splichal: How Functional Podiatry Can Help You Solve Foot Problems with Exercise
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In today's episode, I talk with functional podiatrist, Dr. Emily Splichal, DPM. As a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, Dr. Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. Originally trained as a surgeon through Beth Israel Medical Center…
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#24: An Osteopathic Approach to the Treatment of Pain
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In today's episode, I talk with osteopath, Brendon Talbot, BHK, M.OMSc about his educational background, osteopathic training and how he treats individuals with musculoskeletal disorders. Here is a bit more about Brendon from his website: "Motivated by the body’s innate ability to self heal and self regulate, Brendon prides himself on providing the…
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Today's episode is the final installment in the Exploring Pain series. Please make sure to listen to the first two episodes as those episodes lay the foundation for today's episode. In this episode, we explore outdated pain models and false beliefs that are held by many people regarding what causes pain and how pain should be treated. I hope you fi…
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Today's episode is a follow-up on last week's pain science episode, so make sure to check that one out at the following link before diving into this week's episode. In today's episode, we look at the pain loop and how sensory messages (afferent messages) ascend up the spinal cord to the brain and then create efferent responses (movement, pain stres…
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In today's episode, I introduce the science of pain and what current research has taught us about the physiology of pain. Whether you are a practitioner or someone experiencing pain, this episode will help you better manage painful symptoms. When we understand pain at a deeper level, we are able to identify the factors in our own lives that may be …
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Sciatica is a umbrella term that refers to pain and/or altered sensation (numbness, tingling, heaviness) that travels into the sciatic nerve distribution or that of one of the lumbosacral nerve roots that makes up the sciatic nerve (L4-S3). Sciatica is caused by an irritation or inflammation of the sciatic nerve or one of the nerve roots that forms…
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#19: Dr. John Rusin | Pain Free Performance Specialist
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In today's episode, I talk with my friend and colleague, Dr. John Rusin. Dr. Rusin is one of the fitness and sports performance industry’s leading experts in the pain-free performance training model that blends the world of strength and conditioning with clinical movement based diagnostic medicine to provide the ultimate results based methods, prog…
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In today's episode, Kirsten and I discuss manual therapy and how it should fit into the practitioner's approach based on more recent research. Manual therapy describes 'hands-on' techniques (massage, joint mobilization, adjustments/manipulations) that are performed on a patient by a practitioner. While these techniques can provide short-term pain r…
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#17: Dr. Spencer Lalk | Physical Therapist, Entrepreneur and Content Strategist
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In today's episode, I talk with my friend and fellow physical therapist entrepreur, Dr. Spencer Lalk, DPT. Dr. Lalk is a physical therapist renowned for his innovative approach to patient care. He has collaborated with leading health systems across the United States to elevate education, incorporate leading technology, and improve patient outcomes.…
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In today's episode, we cover tennis and golfer's elbow. We talk through common signs and symptoms and how you would go about treating these conditions. Golfers elbow creates pain on the inside of the elbow where the wrist and finger muscles attach on the medial epicondyle. The condition is usually diagnosed as medial epicondylitis or epicondylalgia…
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In today's episode of the podcast, we cover common questions that were submitted on my Instagram account. Topics covered include: -How to fix clicking and popping in the shoulder and improve shoulder joint stability -How to reduce knee joint stiffness -Best treatments for a meniscus tear -How to get back into exercise after a long layoff -Best exer…
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#14: Dr. Tim Van Haitsma | VO2 Max, Fatigue, Exercise Physiology
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In today' episode, I talk with my friend and former colleague, Dr. Tim Van Haitsma, PhD. Dr. Van Haitsma graduated from Calvin College, earned a master’s degree in exercise physiology at Indiana University and a doctorate in exercise physiology at the University of Utah. His expertise includes human physiology, exercise physiology, human performanc…
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#13: Hamstring Tendinopathy, Knee Pain, Patellar Tendon Injuries, Gaining Confidence as a New Clinician
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In today's episode I answer questions that were submitted on my Instagram account. We cover topics including hamstring tendinopathy, patellar tendon injuries, anterior knee pain and how to gain confidence as a new practitioner. Here is the proximal hamstring tendinopathy research article I mentioned in the episode. My book has rehab programs for th…
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#12: Dr. Christine Pieton | Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
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In today's episode, I discuss pelvic health physical therapy with pelvic health physical therapist, Dr. Christine Pieton. This area of musculoskeletal health is not understood well by most medical and rehabilitation practitioners and there is a great deal of misinformation that exists amongst the general population. This episode helps clear up much…
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In this episode, I explain the different types of injuries according to which tissue was damaged. These categories include muscle strains, tendon injuries, ligament sprains, cartilage injuries, nerve injuries and bone injuries. Understanding what type of injury you have is useful when determining the most appropriate treatment plan and will help ex…
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Today's episode covers patellofemoral joint pain and strategies that can be implemented to help relieve pain and improve your functional ability. Patellofemoral joint pain syndrome (PFPS) describes a very common condition in which a person experiences pain just behind the kneecap. Pain associated with this condition is usually reproduced with activ…
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#9: Robin Long | How Pilates Can Help You Get Rid of Back Pain
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In this podcast episode, I speak with pilates expert, Robin Long. Robin is the founder and CEO of Lindywell, which is a global wellness platform that reaches millions of women in more than 100 countries around the world. Robin lives and works in sunny Santa Barbara, CA. She obtained her comprehensive Pilates certification through Body Arts and Scie…
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Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy (PF) is the most common cause of heel pain and occurs in sedentary and active individuals. The pain most commonly occurs at the front of the heel where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone (calcaneus). Symptoms are typically sharp in nature and present after initially standing in the morning, after prolonged…
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In today's episode, I discuss the three phases of tissue healing. Understanding the phases of healing can help you better understand how long an injury will take to heal and what you should focus on during each phase of healing. The phases of healing covered in this episode include: Phase 1 - Inflammatory Phase (2-3 days) Phase 2 - Fibroblastic Pha…
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#6: Dr. Jeremy Bettle | Human Performance Expert
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In today's episode, I talk with human performance expert Dr. Jeremy Bettle, PhD about strategies you can implement to help boost your own performance. Jeremy Bettle is internationally recognized as a leading expert in the field of Human Performance. His role as an innovator and disruptor, over almost 20 years, at the cutting edge of high performanc…
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Shoulder impingement is an older diagnosis that was thought to be due to a pinching or impinging of the rotator cuff (supraspinatus) tendon, biceps tendon or subacromial bursa. Pain would typically occur when lifting the arm away from the body and overhead. Over time, the name of this diagnosis was changed to ‘subacromial pain syndrome’ as it becam…
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In today's episode, I cover the three primary types of musculoskeletal pain, which include mechanical (nociceptive) pain, neuropathic (nerve) pain and chronic or persistent pain. Understanding what type of pain you have helps determine the best path forward in terms of which treatment options to pursue. In future episodes, I will dive deeper into s…
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#3: Dr. Jervis Yau, MD | PRP and Stem Cell Injections, ACL Surgery, Rotator Cuff Tears and More
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In this episode, I talk with orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, Dr. Jervis Yau, MD. We discuss a wide range of topics including hip impingement, rotator cuff tears, PRP and stell cell injections and ACL recontructions. Dr. Yau has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques of the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle, as …
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In this episode, I explain the treatment model I use when treating patients. Understanding this model, will help you manage pain issues or injuries that you might be dealing with now or encounter in the future. This three phased model is covered in detail in each of the 30 rehab program in my self-guided rehab book and involves the following phases…
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Welcome to the first episode of the Rehab Science Podcast! In this episode, I interview my wife and fellow orthopedic physical therapist, Dr. Kirsten Walters, DPT, CSCS. We discuss her background, how we met and the strategies we both implement to stay healthy. We cover a number of topics including, exercise, nutrition, supplements, sleep, stress m…
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