Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach, leader, and educator with a demonstrated history and proven track record since 2007. Currently, he serves as Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science within the School of Sport Science at Endicott College, in addition to volunteering as a Strength & Conditioning Coach within the Athletics & Recreation Department with their NCAA Division III student-athletes. Matthew also serves as Adjunct Professor of Exe...
Jul 11, 2024•34 min
Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses the roles Athletic Trainers play in the recogntion, management and treatment of concussions. Seth discusses a research article highlighting how important it is to have an ATC on staff with regards to athletes understanding of concussions and their ability to recorgnize and report symptoms.
Jun 27, 2024•31 min
Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT looks into the literature to see which sports have the highest number of elbow and wrist injuries. She discusses the various risk factors and correlating factors such as gender, competition level and different sports to see where the data lies.
Jun 20, 2024•20 min
Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT discusses considerations and timeframes associated with returning to sport after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.
Jun 13, 2024•19 min
Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses recent changes to Interval Throwing Programs commonly used after Tommy John surgeries and rotator cuff or labrum tear procedures.
Jun 06, 2024•18 min
Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT, discusses current literature surrounding best practices and recommendations for return to sport testing following hip surgery.
May 30, 2024•24 min
Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses a recent journal article looking into the relationship between biomechanics of the low back in individuals with and without back pain.
May 30, 2024•15 min
Jeff Coulter discussed his unique background involving Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning and how it has played a pivotal role in his current position at Life Time Fitness.
May 25, 2024•39 min
Ryan Foley discusses his approach to patient care and how it has evolved over his years as a clinician and clinical educator.
May 23, 2024•36 min
Dr. Zach Baker, DPT discusses Julia Merwin's progression from Physical Therapy Intern to collegiate gymnast to creating a career as an online fitness influencer. Julia has found a niche in the online fitness space and shares her journey, experiences, trials and tribulations along the way. Her educational background, work and personal experiences have all led to a unique foundation, setting her up for success! Check out her YouTube channel here!...
May 16, 2024•30 min•Ep. 92
The US Military is implementing physical therapists as primary care providers for musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Josh Funk, DPT and Dr. Zach Baker discuss the new development and the benefits of seeing a physical therapist first, without jumping through all the traditional loopholes to get in for an appointment.
May 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 91
Dr. Zach Baker, DPT and Dr. Josh Funk, DPT discuss Elon Musk's recent statements regarding artificial neck replacements. In an ever changing healthcare landscape with more techonological advances then ever before, it is imperative to be well informed and educated on what your options are. Listen to these two PT's discuss his statements, options for managing chronic neck pain and how to be an intelligent consumer and informed clinician on the subject.
May 02, 2024•17 min•Ep. 90
Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses the role and potential relationship of hip mobility to ACL injury risk profiles. ACL injuries are multifactorial in nature and the research article that Seth discusses, attempts to clarify any relationship between hip mobility, it's influence on movement and relation to ACL injuries.
May 02, 2024•16 min•Ep. 89
Dr. Corrie Jones, DPT of Rehab 2 Perform discusses the many factors that go into creating a plan of care and how to best measure and modify them when things do not go as planned.
Apr 25, 2024•38 min•Ep. 88
Finding ways to establish yourself in the community can be prodcutive for your business, career and personal fulfilment as a clinician. This episode covers tips and strategies to maximize your return on your time in the community.
Apr 18, 2024•21 min•Ep. 87
Pursuing Board Certification in specialty areas is becoming more common in Physical Therapy. Rehab 2 Perform Sports Residency Program Director, Dr. Zach Baker, discusses the similarities and differences between OCS and SCS. Tune in to hear if Board Certification is right for you and which may be the more appropriate option for your aspirations.
Apr 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 86
We have all been there, you finish an evaluation and are convinced that you have the perfect plan of care and treatment regimen established. A few sessions go by and you realize the patient is not getting better and the plan is not playing out as expected. Dr. Josh Funk and Dr. Zach Baker discuss how to navigate and handle these tricky and often frustrating scenarios.
Apr 04, 2024•5 min•Ep. 85
KPI's, Key Performance Indicators, are essential to healthy growth and maintenance of optimal standards within a company. They promote accountability and provide clear expectations for all parties. Dr. Funk and Dr. Baker discuss what they track at R2P and why each one is relevant.
Mar 28, 2024•42 min•Ep. 84
Work-life balance is a topic that many professionals struggle with as they fight the constant battle of growing professionally and staying true to their personal values. Dr. Josh Funk and Dr. Zach Baker share their experiences, challenges and considerations to help individuals optimize their own unique work-life balance.
Mar 21, 2024•27 min•Ep. 83
R2P Sports Residency Research Article Review by Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT.
Mar 19, 2024•14 min•Ep. 82
Dr. Josh Funk and Dr. Zach Baker discuss their big take Aways from this years annual Physical Therapy Combined Sections Meeting and tips on how to get the most out of next years meeting!
Mar 16, 2024•24 min•Ep. 81
Peter Yu reflects on the lessons he has learned while opening a practice and going through the early phases of growth.
Mar 14, 2024•26 min•Ep. 80
Mark Marinch is a baseball focused rehab specialist, offering a vareity of in person and online programming offerings.
Mar 07, 2024•26 min•Ep. 79
R2P Sports Residency Research Article Review by Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT.
Mar 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 78
Steph Allen has had a passion for ACL rehab throughout her career. She shares her experiences and throughts on the current state of ACL rehab and how we can collectively strive to optimize our rehab and return to play processes.
Feb 29, 2024•31 min•Ep. 77
Kyle RIchmond touches on his treatment philosophy and how much overlap and synergy lies in the chiropractic and physical therapy professions when it comes to addressing human movement and performance.
Feb 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 76
R2P Sports Residency Research Article Review by Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT.
Feb 20, 2024•19 min•Ep. 75
Shelbie Miller discusses steps she took early in her career to ensure she was operating at a high level with regards to patient care and paving the way for future clinicians as well.
Feb 15, 2024•32 min•Ep. 74
Zach Pevnick shares tips and tricks for transitioning into the Home Health PT space what he has learned as a clinician and business owenr that has allowed him to fast track his career.
Feb 08, 2024•26 min•Ep. 73
R2P Sports Residency Research Article Review by Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT.
Feb 06, 2024•14 min•Ep. 72
