On our previous Coach’s Corner series, Quinn, John and Jared each broke down a case study. In this part 1 of a 3 part series, the team gets together to talk about their own training programs and how they each navigate any hurdles that come up in their training. Jared’s up first- whatta lucky guy!  This episode dives into the details of Jared’s current training program and the adjustments he had to make after an injury. Jared talks about how slowing down and simplifying things in the...

Wondering how communication and the environment affects how you learn to move?  In this episode, PT student James Chung catches up with Chris and Quinn about his journey to PT school at Columbia University, what it’s like livin’ as a student in the big city and his passion for learning how others learn!  James drops some knowledge about motor learning frameworks, how he uses them in clinical practice as a student and his opinions of how these frameworks may be lacking in a lot...

Yielding isometrics? Overcoming isometrics? Eccentric quasi isometrics? What do these look like, and how can they be applied in rehab and in training? PhD candidate Dustin Oranchuk is on the podcast this week to discuss these questions and so much more! Dustin’s journey as a researcher in the field of Strength and Conditioning has taken him from Canada, to New Zealand, to Australia, and he’s been a part of publishing some fantastic literature along the way. Notably, he spearheaded a review...

How do you manage the transition from a professional degree program, to practicing clinically? How do we the bridge the gap between what’s taught in academic institutions, what the evidence says, and what we see on a day to day basis as clinicians? It’s not an easy process by any means. This week, Clinical Athlete Provider and Physical Therapist Brendan DeForge joins us to provide his insight and experiences transitioning from student to new grad, and everything in between. The crew...

Big things are happening!! By now you’ve probably heard about Clinical Athlete and Level Up coming together to create one amazing community of passionate clinicians and coaches. If you haven’t heard, you’re in for a treat! On this episode, Zak Gabor and Steph Allen come on the show to discuss with Quinn how and why these two amazing communities are coming together to create something big! Join the CALU Community Facebook group NOW! Connect with Quinn on Instagram: @quinn.henochdptConnect with...

How special are special tests for the shoulder? Are they valid? Do they aid us in providing an accurate diagnosis? How important is it to actually have an accurate diagnosis when it comes to shoulder pain? All these questions and more answered, in the latest edition of the podcast! Paul Salamh, DPT and Assistant Professor at the University of Indianapolis,  joins us to discuss his recent publication titled “It is Time to Put Special Tests for Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain Out to...

The student series is back! This week Chris and Quinn link up with chiropractic student Derrick Bark. Derrick shares his story of what drew him into becoming a DC Student, from his academic experiences, playing collegiate athletics, and ultimately getting into the DC program at Logan University. Derrick also shares with us how and why his views on the profession as a whole have shifted, and how he goes about challenging paradigms in the field. Enjoy the episode! Connect with Quinn on...

The long awaited Part 2 of our discussion with Jason Tuori is here, and it’s full of all kinds of brain gainzzz. This time, the conversation switches gears to the clinical side of running and footwear. Jason details the evidence and his experience, with footwear and its impact on running related injuries. He also provides some insight on and how to make footwear recommendations as a coach/clinician for runners, among other knowledge bombs!Enjoy the episode and show Jason some love for the...

You thought Clinical Athlete was all about strength sports? Think again! For all you runners out there, we’ve got you covered with the latest edition of the Clinical Athlete Podcast!  Clinical Athlete Provider Jason Tuori is on this week to discuss all things footwear and the running athlete! In part one of this two part series, Jason dives deep into the types and properties of running shoes, as well as their effect on running performance! He may even have convinced John to start...

The anticipation has been killing you guys, hasn’t it? The long awaited “Part 2” to the Coaches Corner series is here! It’s like the original Star Wars trilogy, minus the billion dollar budget.   On this episode the Clinical Athlete Crew dives into Jared’s case study! We drop some knowledge bombs on managing injury flare ups and the communication that needs to be had with athletes surrounding that process. Stay tuned for Part 3!   Connect with the ClinicalAthlete Crew on Instagram:Taylor:...

Our Journal Club Intern Megan Broussard is an absolute all-star! In this edition of our student series, Megan talks shop with Chris and Quinn on an abundance of topics, from advice on career changes, to book recommendations, to getting involved in moving the profession forward as a DPT student. We’re incredibly lucky to have her as a part of the Clinical Athlete Community and as one of our interns. Enjoy the episode! Connect with Chris: Instagram: @chrishughen Connect with...

The anticipation has been killing you guys, hasn’t it? The long awaited “Part 2” to the Coaches Corner series is here! It’s like the original Star Wars trilogy, minus the billion dollar budget. On this episode the Clinical Athlete Crew dives into Jared’s case study! We drop some knowledge bombs on managing injury flare ups and the communication that needs to be had with athletes surrounding that process. Stay tuned for Part 3! Connect with the ClinicalAthlete Crew on Instagram: Taylor:...

Clinical Athlete is going LIVE. Well..err, we were at least. A few months back we recorded a live episode, and a bunch of you amazing Clinical Athlete Community members tuned in. You didn’t think we’d leave you guys hanging without being able to listen to it over, and over again, did you? In part 1 of this 3 part series, John details a tough case study and the rest of the crew chimes in with some fantastic pearls on programming, communication, and managing pain throughout the training...

How do you keep up with new evidence as a student? How do you dig deep into clinical and critical thinking before even beginning patient interaction? Is it possible? Yes – yes, it is. Geronimo is currently a chiropractic student crushing all of these aspects of evidence-based treatment and more. He talks with Chris Hughen and Quinn Henoch about how he chose chiropractic school, how his thoughts and beliefs have changed over the years, who he’s learned from that’s inspired that change in...

Korey Van Wyk talks to the ClinicalAthlete team about his experience in the field of Strength & Conditioning. From his days in a small school, to a larger school setting, and where he’s headed now – Korey addresses differences and similarities among the role of an S&C coach compared to an AT or PT and how they all work together. Regardless of if you’re just starting your coaching or clinical career, you’ll learn a lot from what Korey has to say about imposter syndrome, expanding...

This episode is a little different.   As some of you may know, ClinicalAthlete has joined forces with The Level Up Initiative to put together a special educational experience – the CALU Summit, on Sept 18-20, 2020.   It goes without saying, that the year of 2020 has required all of us to pivot. The Summit was no exception.   This podcast is all about what it means for the communities of ClinicalAthlete and Level Up to join forces and pursue this mission together.    We talk about the...

What are the guiding principles that new strength & conditioning professionals should focus on to give their best to their athletes? How do seasoned coaches handle the pressures of coaching at the top level? How important is self-care for the coach, and setting goals and expectations for the athlete? What does all of this look like?    Not to worry… We’ve brought on world-class powerlifting and strength coaches Matt Gary and Sioux-z Hartwig-Gary to talk about all of this. Matt and...

When it comes to treating the knee, what’s important? Why does Erik say the quad is king? Does the hip matter? Can we ‘change movement’ to decrease risk? Why do athletes choose “risky” movement patterns? What about valgus…. So many questions, so little time.. Erik is here to help.    Connect with Erik Meira: Twitter: @erikmeira Instagram: @erikmeirapt Website: https://thesciencept.com/ Erik’s Online Courses: https://bit.ly/3ce8k90 Follow Quinn, John, Jared, & ClinicalAthlete...

When it comes to treating the knee, what’s important? Why does Erik say the quad is king? Does the hip matter? Can we ‘change movement’ to decrease risk? Why do athletes choose “risky” movement patterns? What about valgus…. So many questions, so little time.. Erik is here to help.    Connect with Erik Meira: Twitter: @erikmeira Instagram: @erikmeirapt Website: https://thesciencept.com/ Erik’s Online Courses: https://bit.ly/3ce8k90 Follow Quinn, John, Jared, & ClinicalAthlete...

Is flexibility testing valid? What evidence is it even founded on? Should it be retired as a major component of physical fitness? Should we de-emphasize static stretching in exercise prescriptions? We discuss these things and more with Dr. Jim Nuzzo, who recently wrote a thought-provoking paper on the topic.  Connect with Dr. Jim Nuzzo: Twitter: @JamesLNuzzo ResearchGate: http://bit.ly/36IEtTJ Google Scholar: http://bit.ly/35FhRSQ Here is the paper that we discussed on the...

This show is a bit unique. In this episode, we interview Bryce Krawczyk, who is an elite powerlifter. The topic of the discussion is the recurrent injury that Bryce has dealt with over the past several years, and the things he’s learned along the way. There are important and valuable lessons in this one, for anyone who trains for any physical activity, at any level. Follow Bryce on: Instagram: @bryce_cbb, @calgarybarbell Website: http://www.calgarybarbell.com YouTube:...

Whether or not diet & nutrition is your expertise, you likely get questions from your athletes about the popular practices that are espoused, with gut health being a hot topic. So, what is the gut microbiome? Does it predict health states, and if so, can we do anything about it? We discuss these things and more and bust some myths with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Follow Dr. Fundaro on: Facebook: Gabrielle Fundaro Instagram: @vitaminphd Website: https://vitaminphdnutrition.com/ Renaissance...

What is placebo? Is it a “real” phenomenon? Can we harness it for the athlete’s benefit? Should we? We welcome world-renowned coach and lecturer John Kiely back onto the show to discuss these things and much more. Follow John Kiely on: Twitter: @simplysportssci ResearchGate: http://bit.ly/2LnQd7Y Instagram: @simplysportssci Email: [email protected] Follow Quinn, John, Jared, & ClinicalAthlete on...

What is placebo? Is it a “real” phenomenon? Can we harness it for the athlete’s benefit? Should we? We welcome world-renowned coach and lecturer John Kiely back onto the show to discuss these things and much more. Follow John Kiely on: Twitter: @simplysportssci ResearchGate: http://bit.ly/2LnQd7Y Instagram: simplysportssci Email: [email protected] Follow Quinn, John, Jared, & ClinicalAthlete on...

Why did we choose our profession? How does our character impact our ability to succeed professionally? What are the actionable steps we can take to better reflect on our character and what our given purpose is in life? These things, and much more, are part of a thought provoking conversation we had with Jackson Taylor, who is a Physical Therapist in Hartford, CT. Jackson has been a part of ClinicalAthlete since the beginning, and has taken an interest in the philosophical domains. We use that...