This episode is all about the first question I get during a concussion evaluation: "How long does it take to recover from a concussion?" The answer is very much "it depends." No two concussions are exactly alike. Symptoms can be all over the map and everyone recovers differently. So, there is no singular approach to concussion rehab. When seeking help for a concussion, many people feel like they aren't being heard or getting any good information, but the right evaluation and treatment can provid...
Apr 10, 2025•21 min
Here we are at the end of January. How are your resolutions going? Whether you're crushing it or totally off the wagon, this episode is for you! In this episode, I dive deep into how you can actually stick to your resolution this year. Spoiler alert: it's ok to switch it up and start again :) Topics covered in the episode include: How to use the discipline ladder to build momentum. What are temporal landmarks? Why are they important in goal setting? The fresh start effect and how you can leverag...
Jan 30, 2025•24 min
For this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Brian Petrie. He is a chiropractor and owner of Regenerative Medicine of Raynham. I get a lot of questions about treatments like cortisone injections, stem cells, PRP, prolotherapy, etc. so I brought Dr. Petrie on the podcast to shed some light on these topics and much more. We discuss his path to regenerative medicine, why he focuses so much on metabolic and immune health, problems with common musculoskeletal treatments like cortisone, the procedures he uses ...
Oct 17, 2024•47 min
For this episode, I am joined by my friend and colleague Dr. Mitchell Rasmussen. He is a functional medicine practitioner at The Facility Denver. Dr. Rasmussen is my go to guy for all things functional medicine, blood work, biomarkers, metabolic health, immunology and much more. I have worked with him personally and when a patient of mine needs further medical assessment, I refer to him and his team often. We discuss his background in functional medicine, how he works with patients, issues with ...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
How is low back pain like the common cold? Low back pain is one of the most common things I treat so I get a lot of questions about it. In this solo episode, I share an analogy I use all the time with patients and others asking for advice about back pain. I discuss how you should think about back pain, share my own low back pain story, share some patient case examples, discuss when you should be more concerned about back pain and more. Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more informa...
Jul 25, 2024•16 min
This episode is all about nutrition. I get tons of questions about nutrition so I brought in the expert for this episode! Kate Daugherty is a functional nutritionist and co-founder of The Facility Functional Medicine Clinic in Denver, Colorado. She holds a masters degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine and is a board-certified nutrition specialist. Her clinical focus is systemic dysfunction including GI issues, hormonal concerns, skin problems, autoimmune disorders, food sensitivities...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Runner and running shoe marketer extraordinaire Toño Tovar joins me for another great running focused episode. One of the most common questions we get from runners of all ability levels is "what shoes should I wear." As you will see (or already know), this is a complicated question. Our goal with this podcast is to equip you with more knowledge about running shoes and how they can help you be a more resilient and successful runner. We discuss categories of running shoes, minimalist vs. other typ...
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On this episode, Dr. Wagner is joined by friend, runner and run coach Toño Tovar. Tovar is one of the coaches for our Resilient Run Club and is a very accomplished runner. He has completed races and endurance events of all distances and has been coaching runners for years. If you are a runner, you don't want to miss the wisdom he shares in this episode. We talk about his background as a runner, go over tips and ideas for runners of all levels and talk about the mindset you need to bring to your ...
Dec 21, 2023•48 min
Lower back pain is one of the most common things we treat as Physical Therapists. Basically everyone deals with back pain at some point and it can be very frustrating. We've had a lot of success treating low back pain so today we'll talk about how to deal with it. We'll start with general recommendations and give you some background about low back pain. Then we'll get into a case study that will put everything in context and show you these ideas in action with a real patient. There are a lot of ...
Aug 28, 2023•17 min
This episode covers one of the frameworks we use to think about ACL rehab. This is definitely not the only way we approach ACL rehab, but it is a really useful way to conceptualize the whole process. It's based on a specific article from 2020 that you can find linked in the companion blog. In this episode, we'll talk about how long ACL rehab takes, what the 10 stages are, what we are looking for in each stage and much more. Please share this with anyone in your life who has questions about ACL r...
Jul 20, 2023•24 min
We're back with another episode to help you become a more resilient athlete! On this episode, we discuss how to interpret imaging findings (x-ray, MRI, etc.) when arthritis and other "degenerative changes" are found. Spoiler alert: they don't matter as much as you think. We think this is really valuable information so please share with your friends and family and reach out on our website or social media if you have any questions Enjoy! Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information ab...
Oct 13, 2022•17 min
Concussions can be a confusing topic. At Wagner PT & Performance, we specialize in working with youth athletes recovering from a concussion so in this episode Dr. Wagner covers 3 important concussion misconceptions. It is vital that youth athletes, parents, coaches, etc. understand what a concussion is, why concussions need treatment and how to return to sports safely. Thanks for listening and please share this episode with anyone you know who is involved in youth sports. No athlete should g...
Feb 24, 2022•19 min
For this episode, my friend Lenny Macrina joins me to discuss arm care programs. Lenny has extensive experience working with athletes of all levels and covers incredibly valuable information in this episode. We discuss what arm care programs are, what should be included, how to measure progress, how things change for different sports and much more. If you play baseball, softball or any other sport that uses the shoulders and arms heavily (swimming, volleyball, etc.) you really won't want to miss...
Oct 28, 2021•53 min
This time of year, we get a lot of questions about in-season vs. off-season training because our youth athletes are back in school and schedules get crazy! For this episode, Dr. Wagner goes over some of the most important things that need to be different in your training in-season vs. off-season. It's so important to train year round, but that means you need to know what you are doing! Be sure to listen to this episode so you can avoid mistakes with your strength and conditioning training no mat...
Sep 30, 2021•14 min
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Alan Fredendall. Alan is a Physical Therapist, CrossFit athlete, owner of Health HQ in Fenton, MI and COO of the Institute of Clinical Excellence , a continuing education company for Physical Therapists. We discuss what heart rate variability is, why it matters, how you can use it to optimize your own training, performance and recovery and much more! Alan is extremely well-versed in the research and practical applications for HRV and this episode is...
Aug 19, 2021•53 min
In this episode, Dr. Wagner goes through some common misconceptions about low back pain, why they are problematic and how we can do better. Low back pain is very common and we see it all the time at Wagner PT & Performance. We believe it is so important for you as the patients and healthcare consumers out there to be getting good, evidence based information from experts who work hard to stay up to date with current trends and evidence. That is what we are striving to do with episodes like th...
Jul 22, 2021•25 min
On this solo episode, I cover 3 of the most important reasons youth athletes need to be strength training. A good strength and conditioning program is such a huge part of success as a youth athlete. Not only do we know strength training is completely safe for youth athletes, but it can be argued that not strength training is dangerous because we are not doing all we can to reduce risk of injuries. I hope you enjoy the episode and please be sure to share it with the youth athletes and parents in ...
Jun 24, 2021•16 min
For this episode, Matt West joins me for a deep dive into all things breathing. Matt is a trainer/coach who primarily works with athletes and runners and we are both fascinated by the role breathing and breath work plays in health and performance. We talk about why breathing matters, sympathetic vs. parasympathetic dominance, breath work strategies for posture, mechanics, aerobic efficiency, stress management and much more! We mention a few resources during this episode. They are linked below. B...
May 27, 2021•50 min
My friends Justin Lupone and Zach Ledogar join me for this episode. They are both coaches at Seaside CrossFit in Wareham, MA. We break down the 2021 CrossFit Open and go over lessons learned. **please be aware there is a small amount of adult language in this podcast** We talk about what you should be doing outside of CrossFit classes to get better, competition vs. training vs. practice and why the distinction matters, why beginner's mindset is important, how you can round out CrossFit training ...
May 06, 2021•47 min
On this episode of the podcast, we have local yoga teacher and business owner Stephanie Schwalm. She has wide ranging experience with yoga and body work and has a lot of great wisdom to share. We discuss her background, her unique forms of yoga and body work, how to integrate yoga into a comprehensive health and wellness routine, recommendations for self care and much more! Be sure to check out her website and social pages below to stay connected with her great offerings. Don't forget to subscri...
Mar 25, 2021•46 min
On this episode, I am joined by Jason Caldas. Jason is a Crossfit coach and former very high level competitor who joined me to talk about how to prepare for the Crossfit Open. We used my recent blog post about this topic to guide the conversation so I highly recommend you check that out as well. There are some specific mobility videos and other resources we reference. Read the blog HERE If you're competing in the Open this year, be sure to listen in and share with your friends! Jason's bio is be...
Feb 25, 2021•49 min
On this episode of the podcast, I talk with Ravi Patel about all things ACL. Ravi specializes in rehab for athletes post ACL injury and we talk about ACL injury myths, why "traditional" PT often isn't enough for athletes to get back to their sport successfully, how to truly prepare for return to sport, the silver lining of injuries and much more. This was a great discussion for anyone who is dealing with a knee injury or had one on the past and will be incredibly valuable for anyone trying to na...
Jan 21, 2021•54 min
On this episode, local golf professional Mark Kitchen joins me to talk about how deliberate practice can dramatically improve your golf game. Golfers all need practice, but are you practicing and training well or just going through the motions? Listen and find out! If you're in the Lakeville, MA area and need a great place to practice in the off-season, check out Mark's virtual golf club The Broken Tee Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, v...
Dec 10, 2020•49 min
On this episode, I talk about the concept of Better Human Friday. Instead of using today to buy stuff you probably don't need, use it to make yourself better. Here's a link to an explanation of the Eo3 5K in case you're interested. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Youtube....
Nov 27, 2020•8 min
On this episode, I'm joined by my friend and fellow PT, Loni Rodriguez. We both have a passion for changing the way Physical Therapy is done and we discuss why that matters for you! We explain what we want you to know about PT, why customer service still matters, why the healthcare system isn't set up for athletes, why it's important to have a real relationship with your Doctors and cover some actionable steps you can use to live better right now. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more in...
Nov 12, 2020•46 min
The way you do anything is the way you do everything. Do you have good habits? Do you give each workout, meal, relationship, etc. the attention it deserves? On today's episode, learn why brown M&Ms were so important to one of the best rock bands of all time and why this matters for you. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Faceb...
Oct 29, 2020•10 min
On this episode of the podcast, I discuss why we might be seeing a spike in injuries in the NFL and what we can learn from them. Managing athletes and injury risk can feel like a really complicated process and it often is. However, it's important to remember we do have control over many things that can mitigate injury risk and optimize performance. It's about being resilient, adaptable and controlling what we can. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Pe...
Oct 15, 2020•15 min
"Movement is Medicine." We've all heard of this concept and I wholeheartedly agree. However, I don't think we do a good job of applying the principles of medication selection and dosage to movement. Why is this important? How can we do better? Check out this episode to find out. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow us on social media by searching Wagner PT & Performance on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter...
Sep 29, 2020•17 min
For this episode, my friend Matt Capachione joins me to talk about his rehab process, becoming a personal trainer, working with youth athletes and much more! Matt is a former patient of mine at Wagner PT & Performance and after working with me, decided to take the leap into his own career in coaching. He has some great insights from the perspectives of an athlete, a patient and a coach. Enjoy the episode and be sure to follow Matt on Instagram @mcapa89 Don't forget to subscribe and share! Fo...
Sep 17, 2020•44 min
On this episode, I narrate a recent blog post about all things posture. This is something I talk about a lot with patients and colleagues alike and there is a lot of misinformation and fear mongering out there. Posture can matter, but probably doesn't matter as much as most people think it does. I hope this episode makes you think and gives you some good information. Don't forget to subscribe and share! For more information about Wagner PT & Performance, visit www.wagnerptp.com Also follow u...
Sep 01, 2020•19 min
