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The FAKTR Podcast

The FAKTR Podcast

Written by: Jessica Riddle Todd Riddle
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 Welcome to the FAKTR Podcast, where we talk about the stuff they didn’t teach you in school—how to grow your practice, refine your clinical skills, and get better results for your patients. We’re here to help you navigate the real-world challenges of being a healthcare provider, from delivering top-notch patient care to running a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. Whether you’re fresh out of school or scaling your practice, we’re diving into the hands-on techniques, business strategies, and mindset shifts that set you apart—so you can build a career you love without burning out. If you're ready to learn what works (and what doesn’t) from people who’ve been there, you’re in the right place.

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Episodes
  • #121 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 2

    #121 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 2
    Feb 6 2026
    From Metrics to Movement (Part 2): Workflow + ROI with Dr. Michael Giammarco

    Performance tech is everywhere — but data doesn’t create clarity. Frameworks do.

    In Part 2 of this series, Jessica Riddle and Dr. Michael Giammarco shift from theory to execution: how to implement performance metrics in real clinic flow, how to communicate results so patients buy in, and how to think about ROI so your tools don’t become expensive decorations.

    If Part 1 helped you understand what these tools measure, Part 2 helps you use them.

    In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • How to integrate objective testing into clinic workflow without slowing visits down
    • How to choose a few meaningful metrics (instead of collecting everything and using nothing)
    • How to communicate results to patients in a way that increases trust and adherence
    • How to connect performance data to progression decisions (not just documentation)
    • How to evaluate ROI: when tech makes sense — and when it’s just “cool”
    🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:

    If you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, start there to get the foundational framework — then come back to this episode for implementation. Listen here 👉https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-ep120

    Join the 2026 FAKTR Live Course Priority Waitlist to get notified when a regional cohort opens in your area. Click here to learn more and get on the list 👉


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    🎓ABOUT DR. MICHAEL GIAMMARCO: Dr. Mike Giammarco is a rehabilitation-focused chiropractor, strength coach, and educator based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

    Learn more about Dr. Michael Giammarco👉 here
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    45 mins
  • #120 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 1

    #120 - From Metrics to Movement: Performance Tech for Better Clinical Decisions, Part 1
    Jan 24 2026
    Performance technology is everywhere right now.

    Force plates. Dynamometry. Movement analysis. Dashboards full of numbers that look impressive and explain nothing. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Michael “Dr. G” Giammarco breaks down how performance technology should actually be used in clinical and performance settings. Not as a diagnosis machine, but as a decision-support tool that adds context, clarity, and confidence to your reasoning.

    This conversation focuses on cutting through the noise. Instead of chasing more data, Dr. G explains how to select the right metrics, interpret them intelligently, and integrate technology into real-world workflows without slowing sessions, overwhelming staff, or confusing patients.

    If you have ever felt stuck between ignoring tech completely or drowning in dashboards you do not fully trust, this episode provides a clear reset. This episode is especially valuable for: Healthcare providers, rehab professionals, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and clinic owners who want technology to support their thinking, not replace it.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    • What performance technology actually includes and what it does not
    • Why collecting more metrics often leads to less clarity
    • How dashboards create analysis paralysis without a guiding framework
    • How to choose metrics that match the person in front of you
    • The real-world realities of implementation, including needs analysis, staff training, workflow bottlenecks, and ROI
    • Why technology should add context rather than override clinical reasoning
    This is Part 1 of a two-part series. Tune in for Part 2 (Episode 121) in two weeks.

    🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
    • Watch the recorded replay of the full training here
    • Interested in being a guest presenter? Submit an application here
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    32 mins
  • #119 - Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes, Part 2

    #119 - Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes, Part 2
    Jan 9 2026
    What We’re Getting Wrong When Training Youth Athletes

    Strength, movement quality, and long-term resilience in youth sports with Matthew McKayBuilding resilient athletes isn’t about pushing harder — it’s about training smarter.

    In Part Two of this two-part series, Matthew McKay returns to the FAKTR Podcast to move from philosophy into real-world application. This episode builds directly on the foundation laid in Part One, shifting the focus toward practical strategies that support long-term athletic resilience, performance consistency, and injury prevention in young athletes.

    Matthew breaks down why unilateral training reveals what bilateral strength can hide, how movement quality should guide programming decisions, and how even warm-ups can serve as powerful assessment tools when you know what to look for. Rather than chasing short-term performance gains, this conversation emphasizes sustainability — helping athletes stay healthy, adaptable, and available across seasons and stages of development.

    This episode is especially valuable for healthcare providers, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone working with middle school or high school athletes who want to support longevity without sacrificing performance.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
    • Why unilateral training plays a critical role in developing resilient young athletes
    • How bilateral strength can mask asymmetries and compensation patterns
    • How to use movement quality as an ongoing assessment tool
    • Strategies for reducing injury risk without overloading developing bodies
    • How to support consistency and performance without driving burnout
    🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:
    Listen to Part 1 (Episode 118) Here 👉
    Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better →🎙️
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    51 mins
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