Explore every episode of the podcast The Ask Mike Reinold Show
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| Practice Guidelines for Patellofemoral Pain - #AMR375 | 20 Nov 2025 | 00:19:16 | |
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 you blend the data with what patients actually want and what clinicians really do, one deceptively simple priority rises to the top - something many of us already use, but probably not the way this paper suggests. I know we are changing what we do at Champion. Curious what it is and how to sequence everything else around it? Check out this week’s podcast episode. Show Notes:
To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/practice-guidelines-for-patellofemoral-pain/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| What to Do When an Athlete Passes Objective Testing But Not Psychological Readiness - #AMR374 | 06 Nov 2025 | 00:15:53 | |
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 improve outcomes. But what do you do when an athlete passes objective testing but not psychological readiness testing? We talk about what we do in this week’s podcast episode. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/what-to-do-when-an-athlete-passes-objective-testing-but-not-psychological-readiness/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| How to Manage Persistent Swelling After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR365 | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:17:36 | |
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-based criteria is not optimal. In this episode, we answer a question about whether an athlete should start running 5 months after an ACL reconstruction, even though they have persistent swelling and very low quad strength compared to the other limb. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/how-to-manage-persistent-swelling-after-acl-reconstruction/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Knees Over Toes – Is it Really Bad? - #AMR275 | 09 Dec 2021 | 00:17:38 | |
Your knees moving past your toes is a normal movement that you shouldn't fear, but you do need to understand. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Using Higher Loads with Rotator Cuff Exercises - #AMR274 | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:14:11 | |
Will using higher loads during rotator cuff exercises turn off the cuff and use more of the bigger muscles? Nope. . Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Enhancing Strength and Stability in Athletes - #AMR272 | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:16:16 | |
I really feel to optimize movement and maximize performance, you need to work on both strength and stability. I've been teaching that for years. But sometimes people need to focus on one more than the other. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| When to Push Range of Motion After Surgery - #AMR271 | 11 Nov 2021 | 00:19:43 | |
It's always hard to know when to push range of motion, and when to back off. You don't want to lose motion, but sometimes the harder you push the worse it gets. Here are some tips to know when and how to push range of motion. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Returning to CrossFit After Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR270 | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:18:27 | |
Returning to CrossFit after a major surgery like rotator cuff repair is a long process that shouldn't be rushed. But that doesn't mean it's not possible. Here are some steps you can take to progress someone from post-operative to advanced exercises like snatches, kipping pull ups, and muscle ups. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Networking at Conferences - #AMR269 | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:17:39 | |
Attending large professional conferences can be rewarding to network with other peers and experts in your field. Here are some tips to get the most out of these events, even if you aren't an extrovert! Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Extension Lag Following Knee Surgery - #AMR268 | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:14:49 | |
A common issue after knee surgery is quad weakness that may result in a knee extension lag. This can have many consequences for future strength gains and gait training, so it's always best to address this quickly. Here are some strategies we use at Champion when someone has a knee extension lag. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Starting an Athlete’s Offseason Training - #AMR267 | 14 Oct 2021 | 00:17:16 | |
The start of offseason training is important to recover from the season and set the foundation of progress to enhance performance. Here are the keys we focus on with athletes at Champion. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Should All Baseball Pitchers Perform the Sleeper Stretch? - #AMR266 | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:11:22 | |
Ah, the sleeper stretch. It seems like every doctor thinks that the sleeper stretch should be performed on every baseball pitcher. I don't think so. And, in pitchers that do have a loss of internal rotation, I still don't use the sleeper stretch. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Strategies for Treating Low Back Pain - #AMR266 | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:15:21 | |
Working with people with low back pain can seem daunting. Where do you get started? How do you progress them? Luckily, it's not as complicated as it seems. Here's how we like to start by categorized the symptoms, then building a plan just like any other joint. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Is 9 Months the Sweet Spot After ACL Reconstruction? - #AMR364 | 19 Jun 2025 | 00:25:53 | |
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 at 8 months? In this episode, we review a recent article that showed that athletes returning earlier than 9 months were not at more risk if they met the proper objective criteria. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/is-9-months-the-sweet-spot-after-acl-reconstruction/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Can You Specialize in Two Different Areas? - #AMR265 | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:16:45 | |
Have you thought about specializing in two different things, like sports and neonatal physical therapy? You certainly can, but keep in mind there are benefits of being more specific with your focus. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Open Kinetic Chain Knee Extension After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR264 | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:23:23 | |
Should we perform open kinetic chain exercises after ACL reconstruction? Current research suggests we should. However, keep these things in mind. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Should Explosive Athletes Do Long Distance Running? - #AMR263 | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:16:39 | |
People really love to debate where explosive sport athletes should be long distance running. As with anything else, I rarely think there is one way to do things. Rather, somewhere in the middle is almost always best. Here's why we work on aerobic capacity and steady state conditioning with our athletes at Champion. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| What to Do with People Having Trouble Maintaining Motion - #AMR262 | 19 Aug 2021 | 00:16:30 | |
It happens to us all, someone we are working with makes great gains in motion, but then returns next time right back where you started. There could be a few reasons why people don't maintain their motion gains. Here's a few of them, and what you can do about it. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Treating Spondylolysis in Athletes - #AMR261 | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:14:33 | |
Spondy's can be a real pain in the back... and depending on the physician and part of the country you work, you may use a back brace sometimes, and other times won't. Here's how we handle a pars defect fracture in different types of athletes at Champion. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Evaluate Strength in Athletes - #AMR260 | 05 Aug 2021 | 00:17:13 | |
There are many different ways to quantify strength in our patients and athletes, from isometric testing, to repetition max testing, to velocity-based training, and even force plates. Here's how we measure strength in our athletes at Champion. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Is Scapula Winging Always a Bad Thing? - #AMR259 | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:16:23 | |
Scapula winging is something we see a lot. Sometimes this is abnormal dyskinesis, but other times it isn't. Here's how to tell. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Manage Recurring Ankle Sprains - #AMR258 | 22 Jul 2021 | 00:13:56 | |
Chronic instability after recurring ankle sprains is common, here are some strategies to best manage these injuries. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Conserving Patient Visits After Surgery - #AMR257 | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:14:54 | |
Physical therapy visit limitations are a concern. Here's how to try to conserve visits when we can, but also when you shouldn't. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Treating an Early Re-tear of a Rotator Cuff Repair - #AMR256 | 08 Jul 2021 | 00:13:34 | |
Unfortunately rotator cuff repair surgery continues to have high rates of structural failure. Here's what we do to maximize functional success. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Does Stiffness Lead to Better Outcomes After Rotator Cuff Repair? - #AMR363 | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:20:25 | |
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. Here are our thoughts on the paper. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/does-stiffness-lead-to-better-outcomes-after-rotator-cuff-repair/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Treating Acute Achilles Tendonitis - #AMR255 | 24 Jun 2021 | 00:15:20 | |
We talk a lot about chronic Achilles tendinopathy, but what would you do different with an acute episode? We discuss. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Is it Possible for a Physical Therapy Clinic to Only Treat Athletes? - #AMR254 | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:16:02 | |
Many people want to specialize in sports physical therapy, but is it a good idea to only treat athletes? We discuss the pros and cons. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Stay Current and Not Get Overwhelmed with New Research - #AMR253 | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:20:15 | |
There is a lot of new research coming out that can be really overwhelming. Here's how we recommend you easily stay on top of it all. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Understanding Shoulder Internal Impingement - #AMR252 | 27 May 2021 | 00:17:36 | |
Internal impingement of the shoulder is a very specific injury that is different than traditional "impingement." Here's how we assess and treat. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Enhance an Athlete’s Speed - #AMR251 | 20 May 2021 | 00:13:27 | |
Here's our approach to combining technique plus strength and power development to maximize speed in our athletes. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Loss of Flexion Range of Motion after ACL Reconstruction - #AMR250 | 13 May 2021 | 00:17:44 | |
We often focus on preventing a loss of extension ROM after ACL surgery, but what about flexion? Here are some tips. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Progress Loading Strategies After an Injury - #AMR249 | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:18:52 | |
How we progress loading, stress, and exercises after an injury. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Pain Education in Athletes - #AMR248 | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:18:04 | |
How to apply pain science education and factoring in the psychosocial side of athletic injuries. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Bracing When Returning to Play After ACL Reconstruction - #AMR247 | 15 Apr 2021 | 00:15:23 | |
To brace or not to brace after ACL reconstruction surgery, that is the question! Here's our advice based on what we have experienced. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Become a Sports Physical Therapist - #AMR246 | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:22:53 | |
Many people want to specialize and become a sports physical therapist. Here's our advice for how to set yourself up for this while in school and beyond. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Do You Need Isokinetic Testing? - #AMR362 | 22 May 2025 | 00:13:31 | |
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 are used much less frequently. We don’t even have an isokinetic machine at Champion. Here’s what we do instead. To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/do-you-need-isokinetic-testing/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| The Future of Sports Physical Therapy - #AMR245 | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:38:08 | |
Mike Mullaney and I are running for President and Vice President of the AASPT. Here's why, and what we think the future is for sports physical therapy. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Outcome Measures in Physical Therapy - #AMR244 | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:15:21 | |
Outcome measures can be important for insurance reimbursement, but do they help us determine our treatment approach? Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Workload Monitoring in Sports - #AMR243 | 18 Mar 2021 | 00:19:37 | |
It's very important to monitor workloads to assure we aren't overloading, or underloading, our athletes. Both can have an impact on injury and performance. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Unilateral Vs. Bilateral Training - #AMR242 | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:17:38 | |
Many people still consider unilateral training to be more "functional." But there is a time and a place for bilateral training too. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| What is Shoulder Impingement? - #AMR241 | 04 Mar 2021 | 00:21:12 | |
Shoulder impingement is a nonspecific term that can represent a lot of different pathology. Here's how we define it, which guides our treatment approach. . Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Strength and Conditioning for Multi-Sport Athletes - #AMR240 | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:19:04 | |
Building strength and conditioning programs for athletes that play multiple sports can be a challenge because there is no "off" season. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Tips for Treating Tennis Elbow - #AMR239 | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:14:37 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about treating Tennis Elbow, which is a troubling injury to deal with. But we'll go over what you need to know to treat lateral epicondylitis. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Using Vibration Devices in Physical Therapy - #AMR238 | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:16:48 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about using vibration devices, such as guns, foam rollers, and mobility spheres, in the physical therapy setting. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| How to Choose a Physical Therapy School - #AMR237 | 04 Feb 2021 | 00:16:59 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about choosing the best physical therapy school for you. There are a bunch of things to consider, and your goals may be different than others. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Should We Be Always Using 3 Sets of 10 Reps? - #AMR236 | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:18:56 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about set and rep schemes that we can use for both injured and healthy people. The key is knowing the difference and when to mix it up! Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Knee MCL Repair with Internal Brace - #AMR361 | 08 May 2025 | 00:18:35 | |
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, what do you do if there is prolonged stiffness? To see full show notes and more, head to: https://mikereinold.com/knee-mcl-repair-with-internal-brace/ Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. Click Here to View My Online CoursesWant to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website! Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. _____ | |||
| Exercise, Manual Therapy, or Both? - #AMR235 | 21 Jan 2021 | 00:16:04 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about the recent debate between exercise or manual therapy. But honestly, why choose? Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| What to Do When Athletes Don’t Get Better - #AMR234 | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:12:49 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how we handle a lack of progress, or even regression, in our athletes when rehabbing from an injury. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||
| Low Back Pain and Pelvic Tilt in Athletes - #AMR233 | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:14:44 | |
On this episode of the #AskMikeReinold show we talk about how to work with athletes that may have anterior pelvic tilt and low back pain. Learn our proven system for sports PTs who want to master ACL rehab, confidently progress patients, and guide athletes safely back to high-level sport. _____ | |||