Our mission is to expose young students to specific, evidence-based practices for assessment, intervention, and treatment options. To go beyond “the vague” and “it depends" and to further conversation from R2P club meetings.
Mike Stella who has been around the block time and time again walks us through his vision of patient experience. The intention is to find sustainability of the patient to not need you by trying to find opportunities, not solutions. This opens the patient up to feel confident and empowered. One of my favorite quotes that sums up the meaning of this podcast is, "when a flower doesn't grow, you don't fix the flower, you fix the soil." Other info from the podcast:Mike Stella operates on instagram as @mikestella_atc. He will be speaking at St Louis Fitness Conference July 10th-11th and at Strong New York September 29th. Mike has a business course for rehabilitative workers online called Growth Engine - find the link in his instagram bio! Thank you, and enjoy the episode!
Dive deep into the strength realm of DNS with Richard Ulm. In this episode, Steven and Andrew, who have taken multiple DNS Strength courses, get to pick the brain of Dr. Ulm and go past the surface level of implementing DNS with strength training patients.If you are new to DNS Strength, check out more information at athleteenhancement.com to find out about the courses. Don't forget, if you are an R2P member, you can get a discount code for these courses in the benefits section.
Welcome back to the annual 2025 R2P symposium with Lindsay Mumma! We got to sneak Lindsay back to get a quick recap and Q&A of the Women's Health-focused symposium. We appreciate Lindsay's enthusiasm and willingness to come back and absolutely crush it. A theme that kept floating around the podcast is that you are going to see plenty of cases relevant to what the symposium was about this weekend. Pelvic floor therapy, postpartum care, and fitness during pregnancy. Be sure to check out rehab2perforance.com and take advantage of the benefits you get for such a low price. All the previous symposiums are on there for your viewing pleasure. All the previous grand rounds that now has Annie O'Connor moderating the cases… enough said, worth every penny. Enjoy the show!
Pain mechanism classification for chronic pain patients. Demetry is a wealth of information when it comes to his experience with chronic pain. What is really fascinating is when he talks about his assessment that involves objective measures that clinicians are never talking about. To treat chronic pain, you have to do what it takes to understand when the level of pain is greater than the level of damage. Topics covered in this podcast include, pain mechanisms, phenotypes of pain mechanisms, stages of change, influences of nociplastic pain, questionnaires, and chronic pain neurobiology. References: Ibook: The Science of Pain by Phillip Peng Shawnthistle.com - research, webinar, continued education online resource
Start off your New Years with Dr. MaryAnne Dimak where we discuss topics pertaining to women's health and the multimodal rehab of pre/post-partum health. There are many rabbit holes we go down, one in particular is Dimak's portion of the R2P Symposium. Interested in signing up for a legendary annual R2P symposium? Go to Rehab2performance.com to get your ticket! Feb 1st and 2nd in St. Charles, MO at the Back Pain Center. Exercisefortwo.ecu.edu - Linda May who is a women's health specialist researcher that has helped publish over 30+ journal articles hitting many topics that include rehab and pregnancy. Book references: The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About - Mel Robbins You are a badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life- Jen Sincero The 5th vital sign: Master Your Cycles & Optimize Your Fertility- Lisa Hendrickson-Jack. A Enjoy!
In this episode, Ben Fergus, the creator of the GRIP Approach, talks about his clinical system that he created back in 2011 when he was still in school for Chiropractic. We discuss the influence that created GRIP, biomechanics behind the technique, and the uncompensated assessment using all neutral zones of reference (NZRs). For further information, Ben has a free introduction to GRIP on his website at gripapproach.com. He is currently touring internationally hosting GRIP seminars so that is also available for you to check out on his website. Enjoy the episode!
Cody Dimak, what a legend to have on and talk about all things rehab. The true question is, what topics didn't we hit? We start talking with assessment, patient loading, a little neurodynamics, and all types of tendon issues. Listening to this episode, you might want to have a notebook and a pen beside you to take some notes. Cody is a legend at Parker University who teaches physical rehabilitation principles. Be prepared for a great episode!
Join Dr. Michael Maxwell, a chiropractor based in Victoria, Canada, as he delves into the world of Neurodynamics and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS). In this thought-provoking podcast, Dr. Maxwell explores the intricate connections between the nervous system, musculoskeletal health, and movement patterns, offering insights into how our bodies adapt to and recover from injury, dysfunction, and stress. Through expert interviews and deep discussions, listeners will discover practical applications of neurodynamics and DNS techniques that optimize performance, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being. Whether you're a healthcare professional, athlete, or someone seeking a better understanding of how your body moves, this podcast will provide valuable knowledge on how to unlock your body's full potential through the science of neurology and biomechanics. Stay tuned for more expert advice on harnessing the power of neuroplasticity, improving movement efficiency, and addressing pain and dysfunction at their root causes. Links to articles coming soon!
In this episode, Justin Rabinowitz is a business mastermind walking us through the best and the worst decisions a rehab chiro can make. We discussed fee schedules, cash vs insurance, and all things to consider when making your business plan. This is the stuff we are aware of, but not obsessed with like we should be when trying to enter the real world. This is the stuff that keeps our doors open. Enjoy!
Join Dr. Donald Mull, a leading expert in biomechanics and fitness, as he explores the intricate connections between body mechanics, general fitness, and the biopsychosocial model. Based in sunny California, Dr. Mull brings his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to the microphone, offering insightful discussions on how biomechanics influence overall health and fitness.
Join Dr. Donald Mull, a leading expert in biomechanics and fitness, as he explores the intricate connections between body mechanics, general fitness, and the biopsychosocial model. Based in sunny California, Dr. Mull brings his extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to the microphone, offering insightful discussions on how biomechanics influence overall health and fitness.
Welcome again everyone to the second part of our conversation with Steve Capobianco. Steve is the owner and founder of Rocktape, a leading brand in manual therapy tools and education. He is also one of the most well-versed in myofascial research. There never seems to be enough time talking about trigger points, the theory of trigger points, and myofascial pain syndrome. In this episode, we dive even farther into our conversation and how you can use manual therapy to help treat centrally sensitized patients. Wish I could put it all down right here, but you'll have to give it up for the legend, Steve Capobianco.
Welcome to the first video presentation podcast from Rehab 2 Performance! Steve Capobianco is the owner and founder of Rocktape, a leading brand in manual therapy tools and education. Steve is also one of the most well-versed in myofascial research. He does not short us on this episode when he discusses trigger points, the theory of trigger points, and treatments for myofascial pain syndrome. If you think trigger points just lie within the muscle tissue, then listen up! Theres more to the story. We would love to explain it all here, but you have to give it up for the legend, Steve Capobianco.
Welcome back for more!! This episode is a special episode to us because we feel it answers a lot of questions that young students and docs have out in the field. The way we look at clinical reasoning through the lens of Dr. Snell helps us approach what is arguably the most complex topic, the human body. The Neurocentric Approach was created to assist us in narrowing down a clinical diagnosis. We discover the clues from the body because the body is telling us a story, and it's up to use to figure out what it's saying. We cover top down starting at the brain to the cord, nerve roots, peripheral nerves and finally cutaneous nerves. You won't find clinical reasoning quite like this anywhere else. Enjoy the show!
This episode is a special episode to us because we feel it answers a lot of questions that young students and docs have out in the field. The way we look at clinical reasoning through the lens of Dr. Snell helps us approach what is arguably the most complex topic, the human body. The Neurocentric Approach was created to assist us in narrowing down a clinical diagnosis. We discover the clues from the body because the body is telling us a story, and it's up to use to figure out what it's saying. We cover top down starting at the brain to the cord, nerve roots, peripheral nerves and finally cutaneous nerves. You won't find clinical reasoning quite like this anywhere else. Enjoy the show!
Dr. Roberts walks us through a tough central sensitization case he's been challenged by. This case has complications with trauma and fibromyalgia. We talk about the realm of fibromyalgia and the myths regarding its diagnosis, correlations to know when you're working with central sensitization, and how to be calm as a young doctor in the field when this type of case walks into your office. Don't miss these clinical pearls as they will help to serve you in the future.
Dr. Jordan Shallow, also known as The Muscle Doc wears multiple hats, and his expertise spans chiropractic care, strenghth and conditioning coaching, powerlifting and biomechanics. This episode is a glimpse into his background, the application of biomechanics, and changing the landscape by challenging traditional paradigms by integrating these elements. By this, his unique perspective has gained him recognition within the fitness industry as Jordan continues to make waves.
This episode hones in on all things assessment with Michele guiding us on what the FMS program has to offer. Primarily in the clinical setting we use SFMA, so we wanted to help followers understand the tactics of filtering the information during an assessment. How do we know what is most important? How do we then input treatment protocols to those findings? Michele does a tremendous job at walking us through world of incorporating SFMA into practice and developing a sniper rifle versus a shotgun. You won't want to miss this one!
On this episode of the R2Podcast, the team sits down with R2P Advisory Board Member and owner of The Farm in Birmingham, Alabama - Dr. Beau Beard. We discuss his new course Art of Assessment and all things diagnosis. We hope you enjoy this episode and we can't wait to bring you more.
In this episode of the R2Podcast, we bring you the vibrant highlights from the 2024 R2P Symposium, where the focus was on the assessment and treatment of the upper extremity. Hear firsthand testimonials from speakers and attendees as they reflect on their learnings, the allure of the R2P Symposium, and the evolving landscape of upper extremity management and treatment. Join us on this illuminating journey of discovery and advancement in patient care.
On today's episode, Connor sits down with Dr. Ben Stevens to discuss all things chiropractic education and the pursuit of knowledge and expertise in our field. We hope you enjoy this episode and are looking forward to sitting down with many more leaders in our field in the future.
In this episode, we interview Dr. Seth Graham, a recent graduate from Logan University who shares his journey of becoming a chiropractor. We talk about his challenges, successes, and insights from his education and practice. Dr. Graham also reveals the difference of injury and pain, how we can differentiate between specific tissues when assessing, and methods to measuring progress of a patient utilizing the clinical audit process.
Dive into the realm of biomechanics and human performance with Zac Cupples on the latest R2Podcast episode.
Join us in this enlightening R2Podcast episode as we sit down with Toronto-based physiotherapist Greg Lehman. Dive deep into the world of movement optimism as Greg shares insights from his groundbreaking course, 'Reconciling Biomechanics and Pain Science.' Discover the art of blending biomechanics and pain science to foster a holistic approach to movement and well-being. Get ready to challenge conventional beliefs and embrace a new perspective that harmonizes the complexities of the human body. Tune in for a riveting conversation that transcends the boundaries of traditional practices and explores the transformative power of understanding the interconnected relationship between biomechanics and pain science.
Exciting insights on upper extremity assessment & treatment! Dr. Jason Hulme, founder of Active Spine and Joint Center in Nashville, shares his expertise on the R2Podcast. Get a sneak peek into his upcoming talk at the R2P Symposium in Dallas, Texas. From unique clinical practices to valuable tips for students & new docs, this episode is a must-listen!
Get ready for a brand new season of the R2Podcast! In our Season 3 premiere, hosts Connor and Sean are back and ready to take you on an exciting journey through the world of research, investigations, and insightful discussions. But that's not all – this season, we're thrilled to introduce two new co-hosts, Steven and Andrew, who bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the table. Join us in this special episode as we welcome Steven and Andrew into the R2Podcast family and hear about their backgrounds, interests, and what brought them to the show. You'll get to know the entire crew as they share their aspirations, passions, and what you can expect from the upcoming episodes. What can you anticipate this season? We're diving deeper into the heart of research and investigations with a lineup of fascinating guests, intriguing case studies, and thought-provoking topics. We'll explore the latest trends, breakthroughs, and controversies in a variety of fields. With a combination of insightful conversations, in-depth case studies, and expert analysis, Season 3 promises to be the most engaging and informative one yet. Join us on this journey as we unravel the mysteries, celebrate the breakthroughs, and explore the complexities of our ever-changing world. Don't miss the Season 3 premiere of the R2Podcast – your source for research, revelations, and riveting discussions. Subscribe now and be part of the adventure as we embark on a season filled with knowledge, discovery, and intellectual exploration.
In the final episode of Season 2 of the R2Podcast, hots Alex, Sean, and Connor finally get back together to discuss the season as a whole. The focus is on updating you all about where each of us are at now, our favorite episodes of the year, and where things with the R2Podcast are heading. We can't thank you enough for coming along with us this season as we balanced practice, graduation, and board exams. We can't wait to bring you season 3, but until then, keep learning and growing as future clinical studs.
Today we are joined by Saskatchewan native, Dr. Kurtis Gryba. Dr. Gryba graduated from UWS in 2020 and from there immediately started his practice E3 Chiropractic and Wellness in Saskatoon. In this episode we dive into how Dr. Gryba was able to attend 20+ seminars during school on a tight budget as well as ready himself as both a clinician and business owner upon graduating. His dedication to both of these professional aspects recently earned him entrepreneur of the year in his home province and has grown his business from a small room to a team of 6 in a clinic gym model. Enjoy!
Today we are joined by world renowned DNS and DNS pediatrics instructor Dr. Bill Tortoriello, DC. Dr. Tortoriello is joining us from Chicago where he runs a successful practice and specializes in pediatric care. He is one of few certified DNS instructors and works closely with Dr. Robert Lardner PT running IMTR seminars together. In this episode we get a better idea of the utility of DNS and how Docs and students alike can benefit from learning and applying these skills.
Connor recently sat down with Canadian DNS and NDS instructor Dr. Michael Maxwell. This was an eye opening podcast as Dr. Maxwell walks us through his journey in becoming a Chiropractor, founding Somatic Senses Education, and the process of being asked to teach DNS and NDS. He deep dives into how he approaches patient care and how his 300+ courses taken have shaped the way he approaches patient care. You do not want to miss this one!
This week Connor sits down with Dr. Kyler Brown to discuss his experience in the world of chiropractic, specifically as it relates to his journey with many of the systems and techniques that we here are R2P like to use including - DNS, SFMA, ART, etc - the alphabet soup. Dr. Brown has extensive experience with high-level athletes and even other high-level healthcare professionals including Dr. Peter Attia. We hope you all enjoy this one and look forward to bringing you more soon.
Happy Sunday, everybody! Joining us on this week's episode of R2Podcast is none other than Dr. Lizzie Coward! A recent graduate of Logan University and dear friend of your hosts, Dr. Coward is already making a name for herself as a fluorishing clinician in her hometown. Prior to this job acquisition, she took an unconventional approach to her preceptorship experience and as she reports “I wouldn't have changed it for the world!” Tune in to hear more about this experience, the decisions that preceeded, and how it has made all the difference!
Good morning, R2P Family! After a short hiatus, your hosts at R2Podcast are back in action bringing you an exciting discussion on the current climate of chiropractic education through the lens of Parker University's dynamic duo, Drs. Cody and MaryAnne Dimak! Join us as we learn more about their humble beginnings in private practice, journey to academia, and what's in store for Parker University and the realm of chiropractic education as a whole. As always, we appreciate your support and encourage you to share any feedback with our team!
Joining us on this week's Student Mentor Spotlight episode of R2Podcast is none other than Evan Smith! Evan is entering his 5th trimester at Parker University where he is involved with R2P as a club representative. Alex had the privilege to sit down in person with Evan and hear more about his transformation from an aspiring dentist to this stud of a future chiropractic physician helping lead the way at Parker R2P. We hope you enjoy!
This week Sean sits down with Dr. Kyle Thompson, one of the newest members of the R2P executive board, to discuss a case regarding a 56 year old golfer with chronic low back and hip pain. Sean goes through the case up to this point as Kyle helps guide the discussion and bring up further ideas to explore in future appointments. We hope these case studies help you see and understand an R2P style of treatment in practice. Kyle's Instagram: @drkylethompsondc
This week Sean sits down with a couple of his preceptorship doctors at NW Sports Rehab in Seattle, Washington to discuss their roles as chiropractors for the Seattle Seahawks and the women's soccer team, the OL Reign. We break down how they got these positions, the pros and cons of working in a sports organization, and some of the behind-the-scenes info regarding what it's actually like working as a pro sports chiropractor. For those of you hoping to work with professional athletes someday, this podcast is a MUST listen - a non-negotiable. We know you'll enjoy it! Contact information: Dr. Chris Gibson - cgibsondc@gmail.com Dr. Adrian Rimm - arimm@nwsportsrehab.com
Coming at you from the United States' answer to Canada - the state of Minnesota - Connor Stine joins Sean on this podcast episode to discuss his journey through chiropractic school and how he got R2P started at NWHSU. There is a lot of gold in this episode and many things for other students to take away from Connor's experiences and journey thus far. We hope you enjoy and feel free to reach out to Connor with any further questions that you may have! Instagram: @connor_stine13
This week Connor sits down with Dr. Tyler Johnson, a previous UWS R2P rep, founding member of the R2P National Student Executive Board, and practicing chiropractor at Solution Spine and Sport in Portland, Oregon with Dr. Phillip Snell. Connor and Tyler discuss Tyler's path to chiropractic school and the lessons he learned along the way. We hope you enjoy!
This week Alex sits down with current Logan student, Payton Birkel. They talk about her difficulties with finding balance between work and school early on, and how finally finding that balance has opened up the space for her to succeed in other areas of her life.
This week, Alex and Sean sit down with R2P executive board member and friendly Canadian Dr. Kyle Uttley to discuss the most recent installment of the R2P Symposium. We discuss the things we learned from Annie O'Connor and Dr. Steve Capobianco as it relates to understanding and treating pain, as well as our biggest takeaways from the symposium this year. If you've never been to an R2P symposium, you're missing out and we hope that this discussion convinces you to attend next year.
Welcome to our second ever Case Study episode! This week, Alex takes us through a case study involving a 48 year old female with knee pain who is very active in tennis and would like to get back to it without pain. Dr. Cory Bailey moderates the episode and brings forth a ton of great knowledge that you won't want to miss.
On our second ever episode in the Student Mentor Spotlight series, Alex sits down with Aaron Meyer to discuss his experiences going through chiropractic school at Palmer in Davenport, Iowa. Aaron is the current president of the R2P club at Palmer as well as an accomplished participant in many food eating challenges. Finally, the boys talk about their experience at the first day of the 2023 R2P symposium in Dallas, Texas. If you are enjoying this series, please reach out and let us know. Until next time!
Welcome to the very first episode of our brand new series: Student Mentor Spotlight. The aim of this series is to bring on upperclassmen and recent graduates from schools across the country to discuss where they are now, what they've learned along the way, and any advice they have for younger students. Our first episode includes recent graduate Dr. Sebastian Patellis, former Logan R2P representative and overall great human being. We hope you take something away from this episode! If you want to reach out to Seb, you can find him on instagram @drsebgotyourback.
It's Season Two!! Thank you again to everyone that spent time listening to us last year and to those who are listening to us for potentially the very first time. Whether you are a long time listener or a recent discoverer of the R2Podcast, we are bringing you an excellent one this week. Dr. Beau Beard, one of the members of the R2P executive board, walks us through how R2P got started, where it is now, and its massive plans for 2023. So many great nuggets of gold in this episode. You won't want to miss this!
What a year it has been!! We can't thank you all enough for coming along this journey of learning, discovery, and growth with the three of us this past year. We have had the opportunity to sit down with some amazing current and future docs that have graciously given their time to us to help educate the clinicians of tomorrow. Connor, Alex, and Sean want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season as we close the chapter on 2022. We will see you all again in the New Year and can't wait to bring you all more valuable content over the next 12 months.
This is a must listen episode for everyone interested in using social media as a marketing platform in their future chiropractic business strategy - which should be everyone! Dr. Jeffrey Langmaid (from The Evidence Based Chiropractor and The Smart Chiropractor) speaks to us about the role of social media in the modern chiropractor's marketing and business strategy, as well as some specifics on getting started in this ever-evolving space. We think this is one of our best episodes yet, and we hope you all can take something from it as well. Find Jeff and his multiple projects at: https://www.jefflangmaid.com
This week is all about our thoughts on our time in chiropractic school. Is it worth the high cost of admission? Should we have gone to PT school instead? What tips can we give to those considering chiropractic school in the future? All of this and more answered in this week's episode!
What's up R2People?! Welcome to another episode of the R2Podcast. This time around, we're trying something new. Your hosts, Alex and Sean, bring along a couple of case studies to discuss with none other than Dr. Cory Bailey, one of the members of the R2P executive board. If you like this kind of format, let us know and we will consider bringing more episodes to you all just like this one.
In this episode, we reach out to the west coast again, this time to speak with two of the SCU R2P reps that have put in a lot of amazing work to build the club out there. Through a couple years of online club meetings during COVID, they have continued to push the envelope and expose students to the R2P style of patient care. We're very proud to be hosting Cat and Amr on this week's episode.
Is a Pop-Tart a Ravioli? On this week's episode of the R2Podcast, Alex sits down with the newly elected Rehab 2 Performance National Student Executive Board to answer hard-hitting and divisive topics such as these. We talk to the four members - including co-hosts Sean Roberts and Connor Fairweather, as well as Tristen Collins and Patrick Krier - about their experiences in chiropractic, R2P, and their goals for the organization going forward. This episode was an absolute blast to record and we hope you can pull something from it. There are a lot of big plans coming in the next year and we would love for many of you to join us along the way. Until next time! Follow our Host and Guests on Instagram: Alex - @Alex_Coleman327 Sean - @S_Roberts8 and @MoveAMinute Connor - @ConnorJFairweather Tristen - @Tris_Coll Patrick - @Patrick_Krier2
The Grand Finale of our multi-part series with Dr. Phillip Snell! In this episode, Alex and Connor dig deeper into the Neurocentric Approach (developed by Dr. Snell and Dr. Justin Dean) as it relates to the principles of anatomy and physiology. We also get into questions surrounding functional medicine, sleep, and the future of NCA. Also, Dr. Snell's favorite brand of pants is finally revealed! Tune in to get the answers to the profession's most important questions. Find out more about the NCA @ https://neurocentricapproach.com/
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