Chris Hughen sat down with Jim Eubanks to discuss all things lumbar spinal stenosis. We dive into a variety of topics including: differential diagnosis, base rates, when to consider imaging, treatment options, team-based care, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/46DVJQu5n-8  More about Jim:  Jim’s Twitter Jim’s ResearchGate --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab ...

Chris Hughen sat down with Terrance Sgroi to discuss all things Rotator Cuff Repair Rehab. We dive into early rehab priorities, addressing persistent pain and complications, range of motion goals, when and how to introduce isometrics, the importance of going slow and the value of a conservative approach, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AnIBn89e9JE  Paper’s Discussed:  Sgroi, 2018 More about Terrance: Proarm.co Terrance’s Instagram --- Follow Us: ...

Chris sat down with Jared Powell to discuss all things Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain. We dive into a variety of topics including: contextual factors, developing a strong therapeutic relationship, acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding exercise therapy, combating misinformation, and much more. Paper’s Discussed:  Powell, 2024 Powell, 2023 More about Jared:  Jared’s Website The Shoulder Physio Podcast Jared’s Twitter Jared’s Instagram Jared’s ResearchGate --- Follow Us: ...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of a test-retest approach, reactive versus proactive approaches to treatment and clinical decision making, setting realistic patient expectations, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/4W7ZMFWqn_0  Paper’s Discussed:  Runge et al, 2019 Tuttle, 2009 Natural History / Prognosis Google Doc --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ ...

Chris sat down with Brady Green to discuss all things Calf Muscle Strain Injuries. We dive into a variety of topics including: a detailed subjective and objective examination, rehabilitation stages and principles, return to sport, injury risk reduction, and much more. Papers:  Green at el. 2022 Green and Pizzari, 2017 More about Brady: Brady’s Twitter Brady’s ResearchGate --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ ...

Chris and Marc sat down with Stu McGill for part two of their discussion. Stu adds more context to a host of topics that were discussed during his podcast recording with Peter Attia. Stu also addresses our disagreements with some of his statements made within that specific episode. We dive into a variety of topics including: Epidemiology, the McGill Big 3, nonspecific low back pain, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5RgFhfK-rs8  Peter Attia Interview w/ Stu McGill  ...

Chris sat down with Filip Struyf to discuss all things Frozen Shoulder. We dive into a variety of topics including: the most common signs and symptoms of frozen shoulder, identifying specific risk factors, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/xJr04IZO7eY  More about Filip:  Frozen Shoulder: Present and Future (30% discount code: BIOMED30) Filip’s Twitter Filip’s ResearchGate Filip’s Instagram --- Follow Us: ...

In this episode, Chris sat down with Stu McGill and Marc Surdyka. Stu provided more context surrounding his previous podcast interview with Peter Attia in addition to our recent episode discussing some of Stu’s claims during his conversation with Peter. We dove into a variety of topics including: deadlifting in older adults, promoting resilience, disc bulges, adapting exercises for specific needs, lumbar flexion, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/O_EhTJH-M4I  Peter...

Chris sat down with Brittany Kim to discuss Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Brittany outlines the diagnostic criteria, prognosis, communication recommendations, treatment pathways, rehabilitation management strategies, and major misconceptions involving CRPS. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Adcd9FNJZfY  More about Brittany: Brittany’s Website Brittany’s Instagram CRPS Resources: CRPS Diagnostic Toolkit Clinical Resources  Interdisciplinary Therapy Program  ...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss Stu McGill’s most recent podcast episode with Peter Attia. We dive into a variety of Stu’s claims throughout that podcast including: deadlifting in older adults, the McGill Big 3, vacuuming disc bulges, non-specific low back pain, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/2uycvTuFHbQ  Podcast Discussed Other Resources:  Lancet Series on LBP  Australian: LBP Clinical Care Standard NICE Guidelines WHO Guidelines Karlsson et...

Chris sat down with Myles Murphy to discuss all things tendons. Myles describes the difference in structure, function, and adaptation of tendons compared to other tissues, tendon rehabilitation, exciting new areas of tendon research, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/qCbGE8d9SnE  Papers Discussed: The Tendinopathy Games Changers Paper Scott et al, 2019 van der Vlist et al, 2020 Breda et al, 2021 Mellor et al, 2022 Janowski et al, 2023 More about Myles:  Myle’s...

Chris sat down with Aaron Kubal to discuss all things neurodynamics. We dive into Aaron’s questioning of the narratives, proposed mechanisms, and research surrounding neurodynamics, differentiating between radicular pain and radiculopathy, alternative strategies for managing nerve pain, the importance of setting realistic expectations, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/gaCC8jorRI0  Resources:  JOSPT Neural Mobilization CPG Nikolai Bogduk: Definitions and Physiology...

Chris sat down with Noah Mandel to dive into the topic of posture. We chat about the limitations with assessing posture, the concerns with black and white thinking, conversations with patients, movement variability, embracing uncertainty, and much more. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kel5G8IRKJo  More about Noah:  Noah’s Instagram Noah’s Podcast: Forward Physio --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ ...

Chris sat down with Lora Giangregorio to discuss all things osteoporosis and fracture prevention. We dive into the recently updated Canadian Clinical Practice Guideline for the management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention. We cover the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment options for osteoporosis and fracture prevention and the evidence surrounding various forms of exercise as a management strategy. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/WVR6bpfa8ic  Resources:  2023 Canadian...

Chris sat down with Angie Jackson to discuss all things apophyseal injuries in youth athletes. We dive into the diagnosis, management, and education surrounding Sever’s, Osgood-Schlatter’s, and Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/c6OjBBUnQ6Q  More about Angie:  Angie’s Website  Kids back 2 sport Sever’s and OSD Downloads Angie’s Twitter Angie’s Instagram --- Follow Us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab  ...

Chris sat down with Karin Silbernagel and Josh Baxter to discuss Patellar Tendon Loading. We dive into their new paper, “Patellar Tendon Loading Progression during Rehabilitation Exercises: Implications for the Treatment of Patellar Tendon Injuries.” We discuss peak loading index across 35 lower body exercises, why the single leg decline squat might not be the best entry point, contraction types, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/A1yS9Ak9V2c  Previous Episode with...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things shoulder impingement. We dive into: the history of shoulder impingement, the evidence on subacromial decompression surgery, the dichotomy of good and bad movements, how to introduce new exercises and adjust training, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/uuILmoi_Foo  Resources:  E3 Video: Shoulder Impingement  E3 Blog: Shoulder Impingement  Previous Shoulder Podcast Episodes:  Episode 7: Shoulder Impingement w/...

Chris sat down with Joey Scambia to discuss his experience working as a physical therapist at The IMG Academy, a preparatory boarding school in Bradenton, Florida. We dive into a variety of topics including: what it looks like as a student-athlete at The IMG Academy and the interactions between providers, coaches, and athletes during distinct phases of rehab including early post-op, semi-participating in sport, and full return to competition. We also discuss the messy reality of timelines,...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to experiment with a new format for this week. The goal for this new series is to discuss podcasts, youtube videos, or other social media posts from well known fitness / rehab influencers to address specific claims and information they provide. In this first episode, we discuss a conversation between Andrew Huberman and Jeff Cavaliere on The Huberman Lab Podcast. We dive into a variety of topics including: fitness plans, optimal body part training splits,...

Chris sat down with Elanna Arhos and Nao Ito to discuss their recent paper, “Who’s Afraid of Electrical Stimulation? Let’s Re-Visit the Application of NMES at the Knee.” We dive into: quadriceps inhibition, what it is and why it may occur, NMES and its utility, testing, finding the appropriate intensity, practical recommendations, and much more. Elanna is a postdoctoral research fellow at The Ohio State University and Nao is a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of...

Chris Hughen and Marc Surdyka sat down together in person to discuss manual therapy and its role in Chris' clinical practice. We dive into: whether or not he performs manual therapy, who / what informed his views on this topic, patient expectations and requests for hands on treatment, what would it take for him to change how he practices, advice for students and new grads, and much more.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/N3DJRrSFOvQ  --- Follow Us: ...

Chris sat down with Danny Larson to discuss all things Rate of Force Development. We dive into: the importance of training rate of force development, strategies to improve RFD and the easiest entry points, when to progress, and sample treatment sessions for a young athlete status post ACLR and an older adult with a high fall risk. Danny is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, sports residency coordinator, and researcher based out of Lawrence, Kansas. Watch the full episode:...

Chris sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things Gluteal Amnesia. We dive into common misconceptions such as: the need for glute based activation drills, sitting turning off your glutes, and weak glutes causing back pain. We then discuss practical strategies for implementing a well rounded lower body hypertrophy program targeting the glutes.  Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/C1uJAgr3ISA  More on this topic: https://youtu.be/oGFmeKD5z-E  --- Follow Us: ...

Chris down with Sarah Lord Ferguson to discuss her recent editorial, “Should we give patients what they want? Patient expectations and financial pressures need to be addressed to increase uptake of evidence-based practice.” We dive into: the messy realities of EBP implementation, addressing common barriers, changes that can occur at the clinician, clinic, and community levels, and much more. Sarah is a clinician-researcher from Vancouver, Canada who is inspired by the problems that...