The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast

Mike Reinold

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The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast, hosted by Mike Reinold, features interviews with established and emerging leaders in the field of sports physical therapy and performance training. Stay current by combining recent evidence, clinical experience, and career advice from some of the leading experts in sports medicine.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026

Practical, evidence-minded sports rehab conversations for clinicians thinking through athletes' pain, movement, and performance.

The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast is a clinician-facing Health & Fitness show about sports medicine, rehab, performance, and the decisions that come up around athletes.

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  • clinical reasoning that separates imaging findings from actual symptoms before anyone panics
  • sport-specific rehab details, like how skating asks for hip mobility, ankle dorsiflexion, and deep position
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Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40Sep 26, 2023

Practical running rehab talk focused on timing, restraint, and useful next steps.

It offers a practical look at running injuries, following Scott Greenberg's path into a niche and his work with athletes. The most useful section lands on timing: form changes during a heavy training load are handled cautiously, while injury and reduced running are treated as a…

Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36Jun 27, 2023

A clear look at pitching stress, workload, and injury prevention through biomechanics research.

This episode treats baseball pitching biomechanics as something that matters on the field, not just in the lab. Glenn Fleisig, a biomechanist and director of research at the American Sports Medicine Institute, comes across as someone who has spent years turning pitching into a…

Behind the Scenes of JOSPT with Clare Ardern - Episode 34May 30, 2023

A grounded look at JOSPT from inside the journal.

Claire Ardern offers a clear look at how JOSPT works, and that is the real pull here. The discussion moves past standard journal talk and into submission volume, acceptance pressure, editorial choices, and the simple point that a rejection does not mean the research is bad.

Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46

A technical sports physical therapy conversation that links ACL reconstruction research to clinical rehab questions.

Dave Sherman and Mike Reinald keep the focus on arthrogenic muscle inhibition, quadriceps weakness after ACL reconstruction, and the neural drive and motor unit findings that sit behind it.

How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38

A practical guide to judging research without mistaking journal reputation for quality.

Phil Page draws a clean line between research that looks polished and research that can actually shape practice. The conversation stays centered on how clinicians can find solid studies and review articles, then weigh what the findings mean in real care.

Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45

A practical return to sport discussion built around progression, context, and a flexible clinical framework.

Pete Drejevich's conversation lands as a practical look at return to sport, shaped by his work as a performance specialist, physical therapist, and athletic trainer for the Jacksonville Jaguars, along with earlier time in baseball, hockey, golf, and HSS.

Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43

A practical look at the early rehab decisions that shape complex knee injury care.

The episode stays on multiligamentous knee injuries and the early rehab tradeoffs that come with them. Jill Munson, the lead physical therapist for the complex knee injury clinic in Dr.

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Nonarthritic Hip Pain with Keelan Enseki - Episode 42

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald speaks with Keelan Enseki, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s director of clinical practice innovation, about a JOSPT clinical practice guideline on non-arthritic hip pain.

    ·51m·3 clips
  2. 2

    Hamstring Strains with Holly Silvers - Episode 33

    Hidden gem

    Holly Silvers, a PT, PhD in Santa Monica, California, joins Mike Reinald to discuss hamstring strains, ACL prevention, and the career path that took her from Kearney, New Jersey, to U.S.

    ·49m·3 clips
  3. 3

    Golf Injuries and Performance with Mike Scaduto - Episode 35

    Hidden gem

    Mike Scudutto, a physical therapist at Champion PT and Performance and vice chair of the golf SIG of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy, talks about why golf is “very stressful on the body” despite its leisurely reputation.

    ·50m·3 clips
  4. 4

    How to Read a Journal Article with Phil Page - Episode 38

    Hidden gem

    Phil Page, associate professor and research director at Franciscan University DPT program in Baton Rouge, joins Mike Reinald to break down how to find quality sports medicine research and how to read it without getting lost in the statistics.

    ·29m·2 clips
  5. 5

    Return to Sport with Pete Draovitch - Episode 45

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald talks with Pete Drejevich about how he thinks through getting athletes back to sport.

    ·45m·3 clips
  6. 6

    Multiligament Knee Injuries with Jill Monson - Episode 43

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald sits down with Jill Munson to talk through multiligament knee injuries without sanding off the hard parts.

    ·59m·3 clips
  7. 7

    Patellar Tendinopathy with Dan Pope - Episode 44

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald sits down with Dan Pope for a tight conversation about patellar tendinopathy.

    ·46m·2 clips
  8. 8

    Neurological Consequences on ACL Injuries with Terry Grindstaff - Episode 39

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald sits down with Terry Grindstaff to discuss the neuromuscular effects of lower-extremity injuries.

    ·46m·3 clips
  9. 9

    Testing the Athletic Shoulder with Ben Ashworth - Episode 41

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald introduces Ben Ashworth as a sports physiotherapist who worked in rugby, Olympic sport, Arsenal, and Sparta Prague before building athletic shoulder limited.

    ·49m·3 clips
  10. 10

    Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition with Dave Sherman - Episode 46

    Hidden gem

    Mike Reinald interviews Dave Sherman on arthrogenic muscle inhibition, the quadriceps shutdown that follows knee pain, swelling, and ACL reconstruction.

    ·33m·2 clips
  11. 11

    Working with Hockey Players with Kevin Neeld - Episode 37

    Hidden gem

    Kevin Neeld, the head performance coach for the Boston Bruins, explains how his team uses Catapult, heart-rate monitoring, and training plans to manage an 82-game NHL season.

    ·59m·3 clips
  12. 12

    Sprints and Training with Max Intent with Zach Dechant - Episode 32

    Hidden gem

    Zach Dechant, assistant athletic director of human performance at TCU, explains how he built his baseball approach around Movement Over Maxes, not chasing numbers on the barbell.

    ·47m·3 clips
  13. 13

    Running Injuries with Scott Greenberg - Episode 40

    Physical therapist Scott Greenberg, manager of operations for University of Florida athletics, discusses running injury prevention and biomechanics.

    Sep 26, 2023·50m
  14. 14

    Baseball Pitching Biomechanics with Glenn Fleisig - Episode 36

    Hidden gem

    Deep-dive interview between Mike Reinald and Dr.

    Jun 27, 2023·54m
  15. 15

    Behind the Scenes of JOSPT with Clare Ardern - Episode 34

    Mike Reinold interviews Clare Ardern, editor-in-chief of JOSPT, about her career path, the journal's editorial process, and new initiatives like JOSPT Open.

    May 30, 2023·27m·2 clips
  16. 16

    Managing Injury Risk and High Performance in Baseball with Chris Camp - Episode 31

    Apr 18, 2023·53m
  17. 17

    Muscle Inhibition and Biofeedback with Russ Paine - Episode 30

    Apr 4, 2023·54m
  18. 18

    Pelvic Health in Athletes with Amanda Olson - Episode 29

    Mar 21, 2023·33m
  19. 19

    Program Design with Mike Robertson - Episode 28

    Mar 7, 2023·56m
  20. 20

    Integrating Performance Training and Physical Therapy with Dan Lorenz - Episode 27

    Feb 21, 2023·48m
  21. 21

    Rotator Cuff Repair with Amee Seitz - Episode 26

    Feb 7, 2023·41m
  22. 22

    Biceps Pain and Surgical Options in Overhead Athletes with Brandon Erickson - Episode 25

    Jan 24, 2023·44m
  23. 23

    Working with Runners and Endurance Athletes with Chris Johnson - Episode 24

    Jan 10, 2023·47m
  24. 24

    Building a Successful Sports PT Practice with Josh Funk - Episode 23

    Dec 13, 2022·46m
  25. 25

    Dynamic Knee Valgus and Pelvic Pronation with Steve Dischiavi - Episode 22

    Nov 29, 2022·43m
  26. 26

    Energy Flow During the Baseball Pitch with Arnel Aguinaldo - Episode 21

    Nov 1, 2022·50m
  27. 27

    The Golf Swing with Adam Kolloff - Episode 20

    Oct 18, 2022·51m
  28. 28

    Working with Fitness Athletes and Low Back Pain with Dan Pope - Episode 19

    Oct 4, 2022·57m
  29. 29

    Transitioning from Pro Sports to Your Own Practice with Tim Vidale - Episode 18

    Sep 20, 2022·46m
  30. 30

    Femoroacetabular Impingement with Mike Reiman - Episode 17

    Sep 6, 2022·55m
  31. 31

    Nonoperative ACL Rehabilitation with Mick Hughes - Episode 16

    Aug 23, 2022·53m
  32. 32

    ACL Injury Prevention Programs with Amy Arundale - Episode 15

    Aug 9, 2022·46m
  33. 33

    Building a Center of Clinical Excellence with Zach Baker - Episode 14

    Jul 26, 2022·45m
  34. 34

    Measuring Strength with Scot Morrison - Episode 13

    Jul 12, 2022·1h 9m
  35. 35

    The Evolution of ACL Reconstruction Rehabilitation with Airelle Giordano - Episode 12

    Jun 21, 2022·59m
  36. 36

    The Current State of Injuries in Baseball with Kevin Wilk - Episode 11

    Jun 14, 2022·47m
  37. 37

    Hip Strength After ACL Reconstruction with Lane Bailey - Episode 10

    Jun 7, 2022·34m
  38. 38

    Becoming a Specialist in One Sport with Dave Tilley - Episode 9

    May 31, 2022·41m
  39. 39

    UCL Internal Brace Surgery with Jeff Dugas - Episode 8

    May 24, 2022·31m
  40. 40

    Evolving as a Clinician with Ashley Campbell - Episode 7

    May 17, 2022·37m
  41. 41

    Working as a Sport Physical Therapist in the NFL with Aaron Borgmann - Episode 6

    May 10, 2022·40m
  42. 42

    Quadriceps Strength and Biomechanics After ACL Reconstruction with Dan Cobian - Episode 5

    May 3, 2022·31m
  43. 43

    Sports Physical Therapy Residencies with Dave Nolan - Episode 4

    Apr 26, 2022·36m
  44. 44

    ACL Graft Options with Lenny Macrina - Episode 3

    Apr 19, 2022·51m
  45. 45

    Welcome to The Sports Physical Therapy Podcast - Episode 1

    Apr 6, 2022·9m
  46. 46

    The Acute Effect of Pitching with Steve Thomas - Episode 2

    Apr 2, 2022·36m