The E3 Rehab Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
We are Doctors of Physical Therapy who specialize in rehabilitation, performance, and injury risk reduction. Our mission is simple: empower YOU to overcome your setbacks and crush your goals using evidence-based education. Check out our YouTube, Blog, Podcast, and Rehab Programs!
Episodes
- 255. All Things Tendons w/ Jake Tuura
Chris Hughen sat down with Jake Tuura to discuss all things tendons. We dive into the purpose of tendons, tendon development, anatomy of a tendon and how they work, training considerations, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://yo…
- 254. Vertical Jump Metrics During ACL Rehab w/ Benji Dutaillis
Chris Hughen sat down with Benji Dutaillis to discuss his recent publication on jump testing during ACL rehab. We dive into the similarities and differences between different jump tests and jump metrics, minimizing redundancies, and much m…
- 253. Scapular Dyskinesis w/ Lori Michener and Oscar Vila-Dieguez
Chris Hughen sat down with Lori Michener and Oscar Vila-Dieguez to discuss their recent paper on scapular dyskinesis. We dive into clinicians beliefs and their impact on identifying scapular dyskinesis, the rates of scapular dyskinesis in…
- 252. 5 Popular PT Exercises Made Better w/ Marc Surdyka
In episode 252 of The E3 Rehab Podcast, Chris Hughen and guest Marc Surdyka explore ways to enhance five frequently used physical therapy exercises. The discussion covers bird dogs, BOSU ball squats, straight leg raises, doorway pec stretc…
- 251. 9 Osteoarthritis Myths w/ Ben Steele-Turner
In episode 251 of The E3 Rehab Podcast, host Chris Hughen speaks with Ben Steele-Turner about nine common myths and misconceptions surrounding osteoarthritis. They explore subjects including imaging findings versus pain levels, exercise, w…
- 250. Your Guide to Travel PT w/ Kellen Cannon
Kellen Cannon joins Chris Hughen on The E3 Rehab Podcast to share insights on travel physical therapy. Topics include the transition to travel PT, understanding and negotiating contracts, managing student loans, and the advantages and disa…
- 249. Low Back Pain Roundtable w/ Q Willey, Katie Dabrowski, and Chris Hughen
In episode 249 of The E3 Rehab Podcast, Chris Hughen hosts Q Willey and Katie Dabrowski for a roundtable discussion on low back pain. They share personal experiences with managing pain, the importance of social support, individualizing reh…
- 248. Updated ACSM Resistance Training Guidelines w/ Brad Currier
Brad Currier joined Chris Hughen on The E3 Rehab Podcast to discuss the latest American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand regarding resistance training for healthy adults. The conversation covered evidence-based practices, strength…
- 247. Split Squat Compensations During ACL Rehab w/ Megan Graham
Chris Hughen sat down with Megan Graham to discuss her recent publication, "Compensatory Movement Strategies during the Rearfoot Elevated Split Squat after ACL Reconstruction." We dive into inter- and intralimb compensations, constrained m…
- 246. Intellectual Humility in MSK Care w/ Michael Battistone
Chris Hughen sat down with Michael Battistone to discuss intellectual humility in musculoskeletal care and education. We dive into Michael's personal experience as a rheumatologist, the value of others' perspectives, balancing certainty an…
- 245. Training Youth Athletes w/ Chad Wesley Smith
Chris Hughen sat down with Chad Wesley Smith to discuss all things youth athlete strength and conditioning. We dive into the key components of developing youth athletes, progressing speed and change of direction qualities, weight room prog…
- 244. Does The Warm-Up Really Reduce Injury Risk? w/ Jose Afonso
Chris Hughen sat down with Jose Afonso to discuss the role of warm-ups in injury prevention. We dive into the efficacy of warm-ups, the utility of injury prevention programs like the FIFA 11+, absolute vs. relative risk, questioning the us…
- 243. Reflections on Strength and Longevity w/ Dan John
Chris Hughen sat down with Dan John to discuss his reflections on strength and longevity. We dive into shark habits vs. pirate maps, the art of speaking and writing, core principles of coaching and training, keeping the goal the goal, and…
- 242. Vibes vs. Skill in Clinical Practice w/ Jarod Hall
Chris Hughen sat down with Jarod Hall to discuss vibes versus skill in clinical practice. We discuss how to create a positive clinic environment and culture, the importance of patient adherence, and much more. Watch the full episode: https…
- 241. Tennis Elbow: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things tennis elbow. We dive into the diagnosis of tennis elbow, the prognosis and natural history of the condition, recommended management strategies, and much more. Watch the full ep…
- 240. Movement Assessment Roundtable w/ Q Willey, Katie Dabrowski, and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Q Willey and Katie Dabrowksi to discuss movement assessments. We discuss the limitations of a purely biomechanical assessment, the importance of communication and a thorough subjective exam, understanding the con…
- 239. 10 Principles of Sports Rehab w/ Kevin McNamara
Chris Hughen sat down with Kevin McNamara to discuss his 10 principles of sports medicine and performance rehab. We talk about the value of a human-first approach to rehab, defining problems and aligning expectations, the importance of mut…
- 238. Osteoarthritis as a Systemic Disease w/ Kelsey Collins
Chris Hughen sat down with Kelsey Collins to discuss osteoarthritis as a systemic disease. We dive into the traditional views on osteoarthritis, the role of systemic factors, adipose tissue and its influence on joint health, the importance…
- 237. The Art and Science of Training w/ Dan Cleather
Chris Hughen sat down with Dan Cleather to discuss his new book, "The Practice of Change: The Art and Science of Training." We dive into the importance of consistency, principles over systems, understanding fatigue, creating a supportive l…
- 236. Discussing "Risk Factors" w/ Franco Impellizzeri
Chris Hughen sat down with Franco Impellizzeri to discuss risk factors in sports medicine. We dive into causal versus non-causal mechanisms, challenges in defining risk factors, the importance of transparency in research, the illusion of c…
- 235. Tips for New Grad Clinicians w/ Payne Harrison
Chris Hughen sat down with Payne Harrison to discuss recommendations for young clinicians. We dive into navigating burnout, strategies for continued learning, creating a sustainable work-life balance, acknowledging the unknowns, and much m…
- 234. Avascular Necrosis Of The Hip w/ Callum East
Chris Hughen sat down with Callum East to discuss avascular necrosis of the hip. We dive into Callum's mnemonic, STAIRS-P, for developing suspicion of hip avascular necrosis, differential diagnosis for hip pain, communicating imaging needs…
- 233. How To Build A Rehab Training Menu w/ Shelbie Miller
Chris Hughen sat down with Shelbie Miller to discuss how to build a rehab training menu. We dive into the fundamentals of developing an exercise plan during rehab, key levers to pull, movement prescription examples for both lower- and uppe…
- 232. Reframing Exercise for Pain Relief w/ Justin Martino
Chris Hughen sat down with Justin Martino to discuss his recent BJSM editorial, "Reframing Exercise for Musculoskeletal Pain Relief." We dive into the role of specificity in exercise and pain relief, the allure and risks of certainty in tr…
- 231. ACL Rehab: Phase 3 [4-6+ months] w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss phase 3 of ACL rehab. We recap the priorities from phases 1 and 2, outline the new goals of phase 3, criteria for initiating running, plyometric progressions, building out a weekly plan, a…
- 230. Prehabilitation for Spine Surgery w/ Jim Eubanks
Chris Hughen sat down with Jim Eubanks to discuss prehabilitation for spine surgery. We dive into the components of a comprehensive prehab routine, psycholgical and physiological preparation for surgery, post-operative activity guidelines,…
- 229. ACL Graft Types w/ Nathan Henderson
Chris Hughen sat down with Nathan Henderson to discuss all things ACL grafts. We dive into the differences between autografts and allografts, the pros and cons of bone patellar tendon bone, quad, and hamstring tendon autografts, rehab cons…
- 228. The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete w/ Alex Viada
Chris Hughen sat down with Alex Viada to discuss his new book, "The Ultimate Hybrid Athlete." We dive into his evolution in hybrid training over the past 10–15 years since his first book, common pitfalls coaches and athletes face, managing…
- 227. Questioning Pain Science w/ Asaf Weisman
Chris Hughen sat down with Asaf Weisman to discuss his new paper, "Adieu to an aphorism: why nociception is necessary for pain." We dive into the limitations of the current IASP definitions of pain and nociception, phantom limb pain, senso…
- 226. Achilles Tendon Ruptures: Surgical and Non-Surgical Rehab w/ Scott Greenberg
Chris Hughen sat down with Scott Greenberg to discuss achilles tendon rupture rehab. We dive into the key differences between surgical and non-surgical rehab, the early-stage priorities in both rehabs, the importance of a gradual progressi…
- Introducing: E3 Rehab Premium
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to introduce E3 Rehab Premium. We discuss how Premium differs from our normal E3 Rehab Podcast episodes and the format behind the different weekly conversations including research reviews, case studi…
- 225. ACL Rehab: Phase 2 [8-16+ weeks] w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss phase 2 of ACL rehab. We recap the priorities from phase 1, outline the new goals of phase 2, cover how to build a structured and progressive resistance training plan, discuss when to impl…
- 224. Hip Osteoarthritis: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things hip osteoarthritis. We dive into the diagnosis of hip OA, recommended management strategies, when to consider a hip replacement, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://y…
- 223. Brilliant At The Basics w/ Tim Shay
Chris Hughen sat down with Tim Shay to discuss what it means to be brilliant at the basics. We dive into Tim's evolution as a physical therapist and clinical instructor, what it means to be brilliant at the basics, recommendations for stud…
- 222. ACL Rehab: Phase 1 [0-8+ weeks] w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss early-stage ACL rehab. We dive into the five priorities of phase one, including minimizing increases in pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and knee flexion, improving quadriceps f…
- 221. Shoulder Pain: To Image or Not To Image? w/ Paul Salamh
Chris Hughen sat down with Paul Salamh to discuss shoulder pain and imaging. We dive into a host of different clinical scenarios including, identifying red flags, shoulder dislocations, rotator-cuff related shoulder pain, calcific tendinop…
- 220. Patellofemoral Pain: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things patellofemoral pain. We dive into the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu…
- 219. Demystifying "Text Neck" w/ Ney Meziat
Chris Hughen sat down with Ney Meziat to demystify text neck. We dive Ney's research on neck pain and posture, cognitive functional therapy, addressing lifestyle factors, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QOw3eLhVeCc…
- 218. From Life Support to Deadlifting 500 Pounds w/ Jared Maynard
Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Maynard to discuss his health and rehab journey. We dive into Jared's rare medical diagnoses, his time spent in the hospital — including weeks on life support — his process of regaining function and deadlif…
- 217. All Things Calves w/ Dylan Carmody
Chris Hughen sat down with Dylan Carmody to discuss all things calves. We dive into the differences between the gastroc and soleus muscles, running vs resistance training, bent knee vs straight knee heel raises, range of motion, testing, r…
- 216. The Evolution of a PT Career w/ Jess Elis
Chris Hughen sat down with Jess Elis to discuss the evolution of a PT career. We dive into the new grad phase and clinical imposter syndrome, the importance of finding a mentor, navigating career opportunities, embracing failure, and much…
- 215. Plantar Fasciitis: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things plantar fasciitis. We dive into the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, a personal case study, and much more. Watch the full epi…
- 214. A Surgeon's Take on Pain and Rehab w/ Howard Luks
Chris Hughen sat down with Howard Luks to discuss his perspective as an orthopedic surgeon. We dive into the importance of rehabilitation, understanding joint pain and metabolic health, navigating conversations with patients, collaborating…
- 213. When and How to Use Plyometrics in ACL Rehab w/ Derek Garza
Chris Hughen sat down with Derek Garza to discuss all things plyometrics and ACL Rehab. We dive into the preparation for plyometrics, how to initially introduce plyos, the importance of deceleration, introduction to running, common mistake…
- 212. Hypermobility w/ Taylor Goldberg
Chris Hughen sat down with Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. We dive into hEDS and HSD, the most common comorbidities in these populations, the value of a multidisciplinary team, the role of exercise, educational resourc…
- 211. The Comprehensive ACL Examination w/ Luke Heath
Chris Hughen sat down with Luke Heath to discuss all things ACL. We dive into the initial examination after a knee injury, the first exam following an ACL Reconstruction, daily and weekly check-ins, testing, key phases of rehab, and much m…
- 210. Low Back Pain: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen down with Marc Surdyka to discuss low back pain. We dive into the most common types of low back pain, how much the diagnosis and imaging really matter, the truth around posture and core strength, effective management strategie…
- 209. How to Rehab a Spondy w/ Rayce Houser and Joey Scambia
Chris Hughen sat down with Rayce Houser and Joey Scambia to discuss athletic low back pain. We dive into the different types of spondys, a thorough exam and differential diagnosis process for athletes presenting with low back pain, stages…
- 208. Large to Massive Rotator Cuff Tears w/ Kathryn Fahy
Chris Hughen sat down with Kathryn Fahy to discuss large to massive rotator cuff tears. We dive into degenerative vs traumatic tears, operative versus non-operative management, what patients want to improve their care, a call to action for…
- 207. Meniscus Tears: Surgical and Non-Surgical Management w/ Airelle Giordano
Chris Hughen sat down with Airelle Giordano to discuss all things meniscus rehab. We dive into operative versus non-operative meniscal rehab, degenerative versus traumatic tears, rehab considerations for meniscectomies, meniscal repairs, a…