Episodes

  • Is Manual Therapy Worth It in Late Phase Rehab?

    Is Manual Therapy Worth It in Late Phase Rehab?
    Oct 22 2025
    Have you ever wondered if manual therapy is useful in the later stages of rehab? In this episode< Dr. Zach Baker and Dr. Corrie Jones talk about times and situations where manual therapy really can be helpful during those bridge phases in leaning towards performance and return to sport. There are definitely appropriate times and places where this can be something the keeps your athletes on-track and helps ensure progression through the phases. Listen in to hear what years of experience and understanding from elite athlete rehab has taught these therapists!
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    9 mins
  • Are You Sure That's Evidence-Based Practice?

    Are You Sure That's Evidence-Based Practice?
    Oct 8 2025
    We all hear a lot about making sure we are using "evidence-based" or "evidence-informed" practice, but what exactly is that? How can we ensure we are clearly taking the research and applying it correctly and effectively in the real world? How do we know when to generalize and when not to? What things within the context of the patient or therapist should be considered when we are choosing the best treatment strategies for our patients? These are the things D.r Zach Baker and Dr. Corrie Jones chat through in this podcast episode!
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    15 mins
  • What’s the Best Exercise? It Depends — The Art & Science of Exercise Selection

    What’s the Best Exercise? It Depends — The Art & Science of Exercise Selection
    Aug 27 2025
    In this episode of Strength in Knowledge, Dr. Zach Baker, DPT, sits down with Dr. Corrie Jones, DPT, to tackle one of the most common—and most misunderstood—questions in rehab and performance: What’s the best exercise for your patient or client? Together, they break down the clinical decision-making process behind exercise selection, and why the answer often isn’t as simple as it seems. From evaluating patient needs to applying thoughtful progressions, regressions, and lateralizations, Zach and Corrie explore how context, creativity, and clinical reasoning all shape effective programming. If you're a physical therapist, strength coach, or personal trainer looking to sharpen your practice, this episode delivers the kind of practical insight you can apply tomorrow.
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    10 mins
  • Finding Purpose in the Process: Dr. Corrie Jones on Injury, Identity & Clinical Growth

    Finding Purpose in the Process: Dr. Corrie Jones on Injury, Identity & Clinical Growth
    Aug 20 2025
    In this inspiring episode of Strength in Knowledge, Zach Baker, DPT, sits down with Dr. Corrie Jones—14-year PT veteran and Director of Clinical Excellence at Rehab 2 Perform—to explore the story behind her journey into physical therapy. From overcoming her own injuries to discovering a deep passion for helping others, Corrie shares how her experiences as a patient, student, and clinician shaped her core values and clinical philosophy.Whether you're a PT student, new grad, or just curious about the heart behind great care, Corrie's story offers powerful takeaways on purpose, resilience, and what it means to grow in this profession.
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    36 mins
  • Still Not 100%? Using Dual-Task Testing to Detect Hidden Post-Concussion Deficits

    Still Not 100%? Using Dual-Task Testing to Detect Hidden Post-Concussion Deficits
    Aug 13 2025
    In this 10-minute episode, Zach Baker, DPT, and Asher Roberts, DPT, unpack a 2024 study by Hashida et al. that sheds light on an often-overlooked issue: athletes may still have lingering deficits even after being cleared to return to play. Learn how a simple, feasible dual-task test can reveal residual post-concussion impairments that standard assessments might miss—and how this can impact your return-to-play decisions in the clinic.Referenced Study:
    Hashida et al. (2024). Feasible dual-task detects residual post-concussion deficits after return-to-play.
    DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2024.2447666
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    10 mins
  • From Adjustments to Alignment: Dr. Sean Pastuch on Entrepreneurship and Finding Purpose

    From Adjustments to Alignment: Dr. Sean Pastuch on Entrepreneurship and Finding Purpose
    Aug 6 2025
    In this episode of Strength in Knowledge, Zach Baker, DPT, sits down with Dr. Sean Pastuch—chiropractor, coach, and founder of Active Life—to explore the real story behind the business. Sean opens up about his journey from clinical care to becoming a mission-driven entrepreneur, and what he’s learned balancing career growth with family, values, and intentional living.Whether you're a clinician, coach, or aspiring business owner, this conversation offers candid insight into the mindset shifts and challenges that come with building something bigger than yourself.
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    35 mins
  • Rethinking Rest: Aerobic Exercise in Early Concussion Recovery

    Rethinking Rest: Aerobic Exercise in Early Concussion Recovery
    Jul 30 2025
    In this quick-hitting episode, Zach Baker, DPT, and Tyler Betteridge, DPT, break down a groundbreaking 2025 study that challenges the long-held "rest is best" approach to concussion care. Learn how sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise can improve executive function in the early stages of sport-related concussion recovery—and what this means for your clinical practice. Quick, evidence-based, and directly applicable.

    Referenced Study:
    Rahimi et al. (2025). Sub-symptom threshold aerobic exercise improves executive function during the early stage of sport-related concussion recovery.
    PMID: 39936544 | DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2025.2453337
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    13 mins
  • Core to the Curveball: Linking Lumbopelvic Control to Elbow Stress in Pitchers

    Core to the Curveball: Linking Lumbopelvic Control to Elbow Stress in Pitchers
    Jul 23 2025
    In this episode of Strength In Knowledge, we connect the dots between core stability and arm health in baseball pitchers. We dive into the recent study by DeZee and colleagues, which explores how lumbopelvic control during a simple step-down task relates to elbow-varus torque during pitching—an essential factor in UCL injury risk.The findings? A stable base may be just as critical as arm mechanics when it comes to protecting the elbow. We unpack what this means for movement assessments, injury prevention, and performance strategies in overhead athletes.

    🧠💪 From hips to fingertips, tune in to learn how the kinetic chain truly operates—and why a single-leg step-down might belong in your pitching screen.

    Association Between Lumbopelvic Stability During aSingle-Legged Step Down and Elbow-Varus Torque During Baseball Pitching
    Zachary J. DeZee, BS; Adam J. Barrack, MS, CSCS; Kayla Bucci, BS;Ryan J. Zerega, MS; Rachel K. Straub, PhD, CSCS;Andrew R. Karduna, PhD; Lori A. Michener, PhD, PT, ATCPMCID: PMC11866787 /DOI: 10.4085/1062-6050-0697.23
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    16 mins