The Ask Mike Reinold Show
Answering all your physical therapy, fitness, strength and conditioning, sports performance, and career advice questions. Join me, Lenny Macrina, Dave Tilley, Dan Pope, Mike Scaduto, Lisa Russell, Kevin Coughlin, Diwesh Poudyal, and others from my team at Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Boston, MA and learn how we help people feel better, move better, and perform better. Ask your questions at http://mikereinold.com/askmikereinold.
Episodes
381 episodes
Should Adults Lift for Less than 5 Reps Per Set? - #AMR382
Mike Boyle had a great discussion on Instagram several weeks ago about adults lifting to failure and using low rep schemes.It sparked a lot of arguments among people about which approach is best and whether there's always an answer to th...
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ACLR + LET: Overkill or the New Gold Standard? - #AMR381
Surgeons are adding more lateral extra-articular procedures to ACL reconstructions, especially in young cutting and pivoting athletes. On paper, it sounds great—tighten up the anterolateral side, improve stability, protect the graft. But what d...
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10 Year Anniversary Episode - #AMR380
Wow, I can't believe it's been 10 years!It truly is an honor to be able to host a live episode celebrating the 10-year anniversary of our podcast. Thank you so much for listening all these years!In this episode, we'll answer live ...
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Should Every ACL Get E-Stim? What the New NMES Meta-Analysis Really Shows - #AMR379
Quadriceps shutdown after ACL reconstruction is one of the biggest barriers we see in the clinic. Even with modern surgical techniques and “aggressive” rehab, too many athletes struggle to get their quad strength back, and that deficit shows up...
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Hamstring Exercises after PCL and Meniscus Surgery - #AMR379
There is substantial variability in rehabilitation protocols following PCL and meniscus repair surgery. There is often a conservative period where we minimize or avoid hamstring activity.Biomechanical studies show that hamstring activity...
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How Much Time Off Should You Take From Throwing After the Baseball Season - #AMR377
Baseball injuries continue to rise at an alarming rate. Over the years, we have seen the development of more advanced training velocity programs and pitchers that are focused on enhancing their performance during the offseason.This has l...
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Using Blood Flow Restriction to Neuromodulate Pain During Exercise - #AMR376
Blood flow restriction training is gaining popularity, and new research continues to show benefits and potential new uses.We review a brand-new randomized trial examining a brief BFR session before exercise in patients with knee pain. Th...
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Practice Guidelines for Patellofemoral Pain - #AMR375
If you treat a lot of knee pain, this week’s episode is for you.We review a new best-practice guide for patellofemoral pain that pulls together research, patient voices, and expert reasoning into one playbook. But here’s the twist: when ...
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What to Do When an Athlete Passes Objective Testing But Not Psychological Readiness - #AMR374
Returning to sport after an injury is always a challenge. In the profession, a lot of attention has been given to objective testing to determine when and how to progress athletes. This has been a significant evolution that will definitely impro...
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How to Differentiate Between Hip and Low Back Pain - #AMR373
There is no doubt that back and hip pain are often linked and sometimes confusing to diagnose. But sometimes it's hard to differentiate the two, and what may be the underlying cause versus the symptoms.We discuss in this week’s podcast e...
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Are the Outcomes Really the Same Between Nonoperative and Surgical Treatment of ACL Injuries? - #AMR372
A meta-analysis was recently published, suggesting that outcomes may be the same between nonoperative and surgical reconstruction after ACL injury. Clearly, social media has been buzzing. But are outcomes really the same...
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Periodization of Strength Training After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR371
One of the most essential parts of ACL rehabilitation is regaining strength in the leg. Traditionally, rehab specialists have been guilty of underloading people during the rehabilitation of these injuries.Ah, the old “3 sets of 10.”<...
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How to Progress Rehabilitation Following Hamstring Strains - #AMR370
Hamstring strains continue to rise in sports. As we continue to learn more, the evolution of our rehabilitation programs has also evolved.Here are our current thoughts on how fast to progress athletes back to sports after a hamstri...
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When to Test Strength After a Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR369
Objective strength testing is always important to document progress and ensure that patients are ready for the next phase of rehabilitation.But, when do you start testing strength with a hand-held dynamometer after rotator cuff repair su...
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Evaluation and Treatment of Low Back Pain in Weight Lifting Athletes - #AMR368
Low back pain injuries are common in athletes, and often present differently than the typical orthopedic disc-related neurogenic pain.In this episode, we discuss a recent review article on the diagnosis and management of low back pain in...
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Management of Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition - #AMR367
As we continue to learn more and more about arthrogenic muscle inhibition after ACL reconstruction surgery, we can continue to build better rehabilitation programs for our athletes.In this episode, the team discusses a recent review arti...
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Does Strength Training Improve Running Performance? - #AMR366
In this podcast, we review a recent article on the effect of strength training on running economy and performance.Many people have been advocating for incorporating more strength training into the routine of runners for some time. ...
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How to Manage Persistent Swelling After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR365
Swelling and quadriceps muscle weakness are not uncommon after ACL reconstruction, and can even persist for several months.Athletes want to get back to running and eventually their sport as fast as they can. But sometimes using time-base...
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Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot After ACL Reconstruction? - #AMR364
Over the last several years, the PT community has grown more convinced that athletes should not return to sport earlier than nine months.Research reports suggested that 9 months was a magic number. But what if your patient looks amazing ...
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Does Stiffness Lead to Better Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair? - #AMR363
The debate over postoperative rehabilitation after rotator cuff repair continues to evolve.In this episode of the podcast, we review a recent article that looked at outcomes between two groups, one that was stiff and one that wasn’t....
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Do You Need Isokinetic Testing? - #AMR362
It's important to have objective test data to safely progress patients and return them to sport after injuries like ACL reconstruction.Isokinetic testing is still the gold standard. However, the machines are large and expensive, and they...
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Knee MCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR361
Internal bracing is becoming a very popular procedure with orthopedic surgeons. Repairing ligaments and then augmenting the tissue with an internal brace has shown to be promising throughout the body, including the MCL of the knee.But, w...
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Oblique Injuries in Baseball Players - #AMR360
Oblique injuries are common in baseball players, and not so common in other sports.With baseball players training so much more in the offseason with high volume and max intent, it’s no wonder these injuries are rising.Here’s how w...
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Restoring Range of Motion After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR359
Restoring range of motion after a rotator cuff repair is one of the most important factors in long-term patient satisfaction.Internal rotation is especially important, as a loss of IR can really limit their functional movements.Th...
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