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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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Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd RiddleWhy do some rehab programs fail to produce lasting results — while others help patients rebuild strength, resilience, and performance?In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we take a deep dive into the science behind effective rehabilitation.Building on the framework discussed in Part 1 of this series, Dr. Todd Riddle explores what is actually happening inside the body when rehabilitation is done correctly — from tissue healing and fascia mechanics to neurological adaptation and neuroplasticity.You’ll learn how progressive loading, sensory input, and movement-based interventions influence the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and overall recovery process.If you’re a clinician, student, or healthcare professional working in rehab, sports medicine, or human performance, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how rehab truly works — and why progression and load management are essential for long-term outcomes.Key Topics: The role of fascia in movement, force transmission, and sensory feedbackWhy the concept of “densification” may be more accurate than “adhesions”What tensegrity means for stability and whole-body movementHow afferentation and sensory input influence the nervous system🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:If you’re interested in earning your FAKTR Certification, 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 👉 This episode is sponsored by Rehab to Fitness. Learn more about the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Why Progressive Overload Is the Missing Link in Rehab with Dr. Todd RiddleThere’s a big difference between learning a technique…and understanding a system.In today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the FAKTR rehab methodology — not the marketing version, not the surface-level explanation — but the actual framework that drives how we assess, load, and progress patients.In Part 1 of this two-part series, Dr. Todd Riddle — our Director of Education — breaks down:The evolution of FAKTR from technique-based roots to a full rehabilitation continuumWhy progressive overload is the missing link in most rehab programsThe difference between treating a condition… and treating a personAnd how static, motion, resistance, function, and performance fit together inside the FAKTR systemYou’ll also hear why we believe pain during exercise isn’t automatically the enemy — and how to clinically differentiate between “injured” and simply “sensitive.”If you’ve taken a FAKTR course before, this will deepen your understanding.If you haven’t, this will give you a behind-the-scenes look at how the system actually works.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:If you’re interested in earning your FAKTR Certification, 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 👉 *All priority waitlist members get first access to claim a spot in cohorts before they open to the public and get a $50 gift card for the FAKTR online store when you register.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
From Metrics to Movement (Part 2): Workflow + ROI with Dr. Michael GiammarcoPerformance 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 downHow 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 adherenceHow 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-ep120Join 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 👉 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment🎓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
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 notWhy collecting more metrics often leads to less clarityHow dashboards create analysis paralysis without a guiding frameworkHow to choose metrics that match the person in front of youThe real-world realities of implementation, including needs analysis, staff training, workflow bottlenecks, and ROIWhy technology should add context rather than override clinical reasoningThis 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 hereInterested in being a guest presenter? Submit an application here🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
What We’re Getting Wrong When Training Youth AthletesStrength, 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 athletesHow bilateral strength can mask asymmetries and compensation patternsHow to use movement quality as an ongoing assessment toolStrategies for reducing injury risk without overloading developing bodiesHow to support consistency and performance without driving burnout🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Listen to Part 1 (Episode 118) Here 👉 Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better →🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Why Stronger Isn’t Always Better: Rethinking Performance Training for Young Athletes with Matthew McKayIn youth sports, performance training often prioritizes strength, dominance, and early specialization — but at what cost?In Part 1 of this two-part series, Matthew McKay returns to the FAKTR Podcast to challenge some of the most common assumptions in youth performance training. This conversation reframes what “success” actually looks like for developing athletes and why chasing strength numbers too early can quietly undermine long-term health, consistency, and performance.Rather than focusing on short-term dominance, this episode explores how movement quality, training age, and foundational strength skills play a far more critical role in helping young athletes stay healthy and competitive over time.This episode is essential listening for healthcare providers, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and anyone working with middle school and high school athletes.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why strength should be treated as a skill before it’s treated as a metricHow early performance gains can mask poor movement quality and compensationThe risks of prioritizing dominance over durability in young athletesWhy many youth training programs unintentionally increase injury riskHow movement patterns reveal readiness, limitations, and future risk long before pain appears🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:🎄 FAKTR’s 12 Days of Christmas are live — a curated series of limited-time educational, product and partner offers, discounts and freebies for clinicians and performance professionals. Explore what’s available at https://tinyurl.com/faktrpod-118🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Finish Strong: How High-Performing Healthcare Providers Use December to Win the New YearMost healthcare providers treat December like a throwaway month — a time to coast, slow down, and push everything important into January. But the truth is: January is too late.In this solo episode, host Jessica Riddle pulls back the curtain on how top-performing clinicians, practice owners, and healthcare entrepreneurs use December as their strategic advantage. Instead of waiting for the new year to start strong, they use the final weeks of Q4 to expand capacity, eliminate friction, reset systems, and set themselves up for their best year yet.This isn’t another “set goals for 2025” pep talk. It’s a contrarian, deeply strategic, clinician-focused blueprint for ending the year intentionally and stepping boldly into the next one.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The real reason clinicians get stuck — and why it’s NOT a goal problemWhy a Stop-Doing List will unlock more growth than any resolutionThe Pre-January Strategy: Your 2-week head start on the entire industryWhy planning by energy — not time — will transform your productivityThe identity shift required to hit your next level in 2025The Done-By-December Checklist🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:FAKTR Online Courses & Upcoming Webinars: FAKTRstore.comFollow FAKTR on Instagram: @faktreducationConnect on LinkedIn: Jessica Riddle🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT FREE MASTERCLASS DECEMBER 16 HERE This episode is sponsored by MicroLight Lasers. More details to come!
Inside the Athlete's Brain Part 2: Rewiring Performance, Recovery and Focus with Dr. Kevin ButterfieldIn Part 2 of our two-part series with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, founder of Hippocampus Labs, we move from the science to the stories — exploring how neurofeedback and brain mapping are transforming recovery, focus, and cognitive performance across all ages and activity levels.Today’s conversation takes you inside real-world case studies — from youth athletes and college students to professional race-car drivers, veterans, and patients with ADHD, PTSD, addiction, and cognitive decline.You’ll hear how neurofeedback is helping these individuals retrain their brains, regulate emotion, improve focus, and achieve measurable improvements in both performance and quality of life.Dr. Butterfield also shares practical insight for clinicians who want to integrate brain-based training into practice — treating the whole person and unlocking a new level of patient outcomes.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:How neurofeedback rewires electrical communication in the brain for faster recovery and sharper focus.Real-world examples of athletes, veterans, and children achieving breakthroughs through brain training.Why neuroplasticity makes lifelong brain change possible.The future of performance-based rehabilitation and “neck-up” care.🎧 If you missed Part 1 of this series, you can listen to episode 115 here🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Learn more about Hippocampus Labs and download a free white paper here🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 REGISTER FOR OUR NEXT FREE MASTERCLASS NOVEMBER 18 HERE This episode sponsored by the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Program. Learn more and enroll today here. Use promo code FAKTRPOD for $150 off of your registration now through December 1st.
Inside the Athlete’s Brain Part 1: Understanding Concussions and Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin ButterfieldWhat really happens inside the athlete’s brain after a concussion?In this first part of our two-part follow-up series with Dr. Kevin Butterfield, founder of Hippocampus Labs, we take a closer look at how concussions disrupt neural communication—and how neurofeedback is helping clinicians retrain the brain for faster recovery and peak performance.Following the overwhelming response to Episode 112: The Future of Sports Medicine – Brain Training with Neurofeedback, Dr. Butterfield returns to go deeper into the science, showing how brain mapping reveals what traditional imaging can’t. From understanding the gut–brain connection to decoding brain-wave dysfunction, this episode will challenge the way you view concussion management.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:What neurofeedback is and how it differs from traditional imaging tools.How concussions cause electrical —not just structural —disruption in the brain.The link between brain inflammation, the vagus nerve, and gut health.Practical ways clinicians can begin integrating neurofeedback and brain mapping into sports-medicine and rehab practice.🎧 If you missed our earlier episode with Dr. Butterfield, you can access Episode 112 here🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Learn more about Hippocampus Labs and download a free white paper here🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK: https://faktrpodcast.substack.com/
Unlocking Flexibility, Pt 2.: Practical Techniques for Calves, Hamstrings and Beyond with Butch Phelps, LMTDid you know that 99% of golfers with back pain who worked with today’s guest found the real problem wasn’t in their spine at all—but in their calves and hamstrings?It’s insights like this that reveal why lasting change requires a completely different approach to stretching.In Part 2 of our conversation, we continue our conversation with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. Building on the foundation from Episode 113, Butch shares practical applications you can use immediately with your patients and clients.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Step-by-step strategies for releasing tension in the calves and hamstringsWhy targeting individual muscles is more effective than stretching groups all at onceHow to combine stretching with breathwork and self-massage to retrain the nervous systemReal-world examples of athletes and aging adults who found relief using this approachWhether you treat athletes, older adults, or everyday patients, these strategies can help you create lasting results and empower your patients to take an active role in their recovery.🎧 If you missed Part 1 (Episode 113), go back and listen first—it sets the stage for everything we cover here.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Learn more about Butch Phelps: musclerepairshop.comWatch over 200 instructional videos on his YouTube channel: The Muscle Repair ShopGrab a copy of his award-winning book Stretch and Release here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 SUBSCRIBE ON SUBSTACK: https://faktrpodcast.substack.com/
Unlocking Flexibility: How Breath, Brain, and Emotions Shape Effective Stretching with Butch Phelps, LMTWhat if the biggest barrier to flexibility isn’t your muscles — but your brain?Research shows that traditional static stretching can actually trigger your nervous system to tighten, making it harder—not easier—to release tension.In this first installment of our two-part series, we sit down with Butch Phelps, LMT, creator of the Stretch and Release Technique and author of the award-winning book Stretch and Release. With more than 20 years of experience studying muscle science, Butch reveals why so much of what we were taught about stretching doesn’t hold up—and how shifting to a neurofascial approach can transform outcomes for your patients.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Why static stretching often fails to create lasting changeHow the brain—not just the body—controls muscle tension and flexibilityThe role of emotions, stress, and past experiences in chronic tightnessA new way to think about stretching that integrates breathwork, self-awareness, and the brain-muscle connectionThis conversation will challenge what you thought you knew about stretching and open the door to more effective ways of addressing pain, mobility, and function.🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:Learn more about Butch Phelps: musclerepairshop.comWatch over 200 instructional videos on his YouTube channel: The Muscle Repair ShopGrab a copy of his award-winning book Stretch and Release here.🎧 Don’t miss Part 2 of this series (Episode 114), where Butch shares specific techniques for calves, hamstrings, and more—and how to integrate them into practice for real-world results.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment💻 JOIN US FOR A FREE MASTERCLASS: October 2, 2025 at 1pm EST. Learn More
The Future of Sports Medicine: Brain Training with Neurofeedback with Dr. Kevin ButterfieldWhat if the next frontier in sports medicine and performance wasn’t just physical—it was neurological?In this special episode, we’re excited to announce the launch of the FAKTR Podcast Network and introduce our very first partner podcast: Better Brains, Better Futures from Hippocampus Labs. You’ll hear the full premiere episode, featuring Dr. Kevin Butterfield and his AI-powered Neuro Team, as they explore how neurofeedback is reshaping the way athletes recover from concussions, build resilience, and gain a competitive edge.From professional NFL quarterbacks and Olympic legends to youth athletes in high school sports, the applications of neurofeedback are transforming both recovery and performance. This episode offers a glimpse into the future of brain training—and why it matters for healthcare providers, coaches, parents, and athletes alike.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Why neurofeedback is emerging as a powerful tool for concussion recovery in youth and professional sportsHow athletes from the NFL, MLB, Olympics, and World Cup soccer are using brain training to improve focus, reaction times, and resilience under pressureThe science behind qEEG brain mapping and how it allows for personalized neurofeedback protocolsReal-world success stories—from retired NFL players regaining clarity to active pros shaving milliseconds off reaction timeHow these once elite-only tools are now being democratized for student-athletes, clinics, and everyday patients🎓 LEARN MORE ABOUT HIPPOCAMPUS LABS HERE 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Hemp in Healthcare, Part 2: Clinical Applications and Real-World Results with Dr. Clint Sellers, DCWhat if one natural product could help your patients sleep better, recover faster, and reduce their need for pain medications? Research shows CBD may do all three — and more.In part two of our conversation with Dr. Clint Sellers, certified chiropractic sports physician and owner of Peak Performance Chiropractic in Raleigh, NC, we move from theory to practice. If you missed part one, go back to Episode 110 to learn the fascinating science behind hemp, CBD, and the endocannabinoid system.In this episode, Dr. Sellers shares how to confidently integrate CBD into patient care — from spotting high-quality products in an unregulated market to finding the right dosage for each individual. You’ll also hear surprising real-world patient outcomes, from pain relief and reduced anxiety to sharper focus and better sleep.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:How to identify trustworthy CBD brands and avoid common pitfalls in the supplement marketPractical dosing strategies and how to guide patients to their “sweet spot”Why the wrong product could waste a patient’s money or harm their healthThe role of CBD in reducing reliance on opioids, sleep aids, and anxiety medicationsReal-world examples of CBD’s impact on pain, cognition, and recoveryThis is your playbook for moving beyond the hype and confidently recommending CBD as a safe, effective tool in clinical practice.🎓 VIEW THE FULL WEBINAR REPLAY HERE (1hr 29min)🛒 Shop a full list of our favorite CBD Products on the FAKTR Store here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Hemp in Healthcare, Part 1: The Science Behind CBD with Dr. Clint SellersWhat if you could address pain, sleep, mood, and recovery with one natural, evidence-based tool that’s been used for over 8,000 years?In this first episode of a two-part series, host Jessica Riddle sits down with Dr. Clint Sellers, certified chiropractic sports physician and owner of Peak Performance Chiropractic in Raleigh, NC, for a deep dive into the science of hemp and CBD. From breaking down myths to explaining how the endocannabinoid system works, Dr. Sellers delivers a masterclass in what every clinician should know before recommending these products.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:The 8,000-year history of hemp in medicine — and why it disappeared from mainstream care.The difference between hemp and marijuana (and why THC content matters).How the endocannabinoid system regulates pain, mood, and recovery — and why most people are deficient.What the “entourage effect” is and how it changes clinical outcomes.Why patients may need to “ramp up” their receptors before seeing CBD’s full benefits.This episode lays the groundwork for safe, effective, and science-based use of CBD in clinical practice. Be sure to catch Part 2, where we cover product quality, dosing, and real-world patient results.🎓 VIEW THE FULL WEBINAR REPLAY:Hemp in Healthcare: Clinical Applications for Better Patient Outcomes Webinar Replay (1hr 29min)🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🛒 Shop a full list of our favorite CBD Products on the FAKTR Store here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Durability Over Dominance, Part 3: The Missing Piece in Athlete Development with Matthew McKayWhat if the most important thing you do for your athlete… isn't in the gym or on the table—but in a conversation you’ve been avoiding?In the final episode of our Durability Over Dominance series, performance coach and chiropractic student Matthew McKay returns to share the human side of athletic development: how we protect, advocate for, and communicate on behalf of our athletes.This episode explores the conversations that often go unspoken—between practitioners and coaches, between rehab professionals and parents, and even between you and your patient. Whether you're part of a multidisciplinary care team or working one-on-one with student-athletes, this is a must-listen for learning how to lead with courage and clarity.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Why constructive confrontation is a form of commitmentHow to advocate for athlete recovery without creating conflictWhat sport coaches need to understand about readiness, stress, and long-term developmentThe subtle difference between protecting athletes vs. enabling burnoutHow great programming is built on hard conversations—and even harder decisions🎓 UPCOMING FREE MASTERCLASS – AUGUST 2025:Functional Lab Testing 101: A Step-by-Step Roadmap for the Sports Chiropractor" with Dr. Brent Myers, August 28th at 1pm EST. Register for free here: https://tinyurl.com/Ep109-Aug25web🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🎓Learn more about the newly Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification Program here.👀 More of a visual learner? Watch the recorded replay of the full webinar here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Durability Over Dominance, Part 2: Developing Models, Measuring What Matters with Matthew McKayHow do we build athletes who don’t just perform—but last?In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we’re diving into Part 2 of our Durability Over Dominance series with performance coach and chiropractic student, Matthew McKay. This session goes beyond theory into actionable tools for developing your own performance model, conducting meaningful assessments, and coaching with clarity and care.If you work with youth athletes, teams, or novice clients—or you're building a system for long-term athletic development—this conversation will challenge you to rethink your metrics for success.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:The 3-part framework for building durable athletesWhy durability is the foundation of dominanceCreating your own coaching model and avoiding cookie-cutter programmingHow to integrate movement quality, readiness, and individual development into your trainingWhy practitioner education = athlete growthThe real value of mentorship, clear culture, and “boring” fundamentalsHow to track progress that actually matters🎧 ENJOYING THE SERIES?Be sure to go back to Episode 107 for Part 1 and stay tuned for Part 3, where we’ll tackle sport-specific conditioning phases, communication with sport coaches, and protecting athletes from burnout.🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🎓Learn more about the newly Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification Program here.👀 More of a visual learner? Watch the recorded replay of the full webinar here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Durability Over Dominance (Part 1): Redefining Athlete Development with Matthew McKayDominance might look good in the highlight reel—but it’s durability that wins over time.In this powerful first installment of our three-part series, we sit down with strength and conditioning expert and chiropractic student Matthew McKay to challenge conventional thinking about athlete development. Drawing from over 13 years of coaching across high school, college, pro, and military settings, Matthew reframes performance through a new lens—one focused on long-term resilience, not just short-term results.You’ll hear real stories from the field, hard-won insights on building systems that actually work, and a candid look at what athletes need from us—especially those in high school and early development phases.This episode is about more than training—it’s about the mindset, communication, and cultural clarity required to build a program that lasts.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:How to create your own athletic performance modelThe difference between coaching for reps vs. resultsWhy structure beats hype—every timeHow to start building durability into every phase of development🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🎓Learn more about the newly Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification Program here.👀 More of a visual learner? Watch the recorded replay of the full webinar here.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Research-Backed Rehab: TOS, Placebo Science, and the Power of Communication with ChiroUp co-founders Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon SteeleWhat if your words held more clinical power than your hands? In Part 2 of our two-part series, host Jessica Riddle continues the conversation with Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon Steele, co-founders of ChiroUp.com, diving into more eye-opening research that challenges assumptions and sharpens your clinical edge.From the overlooked role of placebo and nocebo effects to practical strategies for managing tricky conditions like thoracic outlet syndrome and proximal hamstring tendinopathy, this episode is packed with research-backed insights that every musculoskeletal provider needs to hear.Whether you’re refining your rehab protocols or rethinking how you communicate with patients, this episode offers the tools, evidence, and mindset shifts that move the needle—without burnout.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:How proximal hamstring tendinopathy is often misdiagnosed—and what to do insteadWhy thoracic outlet syndrome is frequently overlooked and how to screen for itThe surprising science of placebo—and how your words, tone, and expectations can shape outcomesThe clinical impact of stress, sleep quality, and emotional state on healingEasy ways to reinforce patient confidence and reduce pain through better communication🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🎓View the full library of FAKTR products, courses and certifications here.🧠Enjoy a 15% discount on ChiroUp.com’s essentials membership as a FAKTR Podcast Listener. Click here to learn more and get started today for FREE.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
Game-Changing Research Every Clinician Should Know with ChiroUp co-founders Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon SteeleWhat if everything you thought you knew about stroke risk and cervical manipulation was outdated—or just plain wrong? In this episode, host Jessica Riddle welcomes back Dr. Tim Bertelsman and Dr. Brandon Steele, co-founders of ChiroUp.com, for a high-yield breakdown of recent research and clinical pearls that can transform how you treat patients.From debunking long-standing myths to uncovering overlooked causes of pain like cluneal neuropathy (aka Maigne’s Syndrome), this is a can’t-miss conversation for anyone who wants to stay on the cutting edge of conservative care.💡 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:Why the cervical manipulation + stroke narrative is misleading—and what the research really saysHow to incorporate nerve flossing and neurodynamics to improve outcomes in conditions like carpal tunnel, rotator cuff syndrome, and radiculopathyA quick breakdown of cluneal neuropathy: what it is, how to test for it, and why it’s likely underdiagnosed in your patients with persistent low back painEasy, research-backed techniques you can implement in clinic—today🔗 RESOURCES + LINKS:🎓View the full library of FAKTR products, courses and certifications here.🧠Enjoy a 15% discount on ChiroUp.com’s essentials membership as a FAKTR Podcast Listener. Click here to learn more and get started today for FREE.🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment
From Rehab to Return-to-Play: Building Systems for Performance-Based Care with Dr. Tom TeterIn Part 2 of our two-part series with Dr. Tom Teter, we pick up right where we left off—unpacking the systems, frameworks, and thought processes behind performance-based rehab and athletic care.Dr. Teter dives into the heart of the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner (CHPP) model, sharing how his clinical audit and fitness audit processes help healthcare providers deliver consistent, collaborative care that doesn’t stop at pain relief. You’ll learn how this framework supports better outcomes for both patients and integrated care teams by ensuring every stage of rehab and performance development is addressed.If you work with active patients or athletes and want to strengthen your clinical reasoning and care structure, this episode is packed with practical insights you can start using immediately.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The gaps in traditional sports med certifications How to structure clinical decision-making using audit algorithmsThe six essential stages of rehabilitation for performance-based careHow to define clear roles on integrated support teams to eliminate “turf wars”🔗 Resources and Links:🎓 Become a Certified Clinical Human Performance PractitionerReady to go beyond pain relief and deliver results that last? Get immediate access to Dr. Teter’s complete 12-course CHPP certification: 👉 Enroll now📰 Subscribe to The Performance Practitioner Newsletter (by Rehab to Fitness)A free Substack for clinicians, coaches, and trainers who want smarter, evidence-informed strategies for bridging rehab and performance. 👉 Subscribe HereLearn more about FAKTR products and courses here
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