Progressive Rehab & Strength

By Dr. Rori Alter, PT, SSC, PRSCC

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Physical therapists, strength coaches, and powerlifters Dr. Rori Alter and Dr. Alyssa Haveson share their knowledge to help barbell athletes, coaches, and clinicians demystify strength training and create sustainability under the barbell and in business.

Episode Date
We're Taking a Quick Break
Oct 26, 2023
#63 - Common Shoulder Injuries Affecting Powerlifting & What to Do About Them: Surgical Intervention vs. Physical Therapy
Sep 18, 2023
#62 - Powerlifting Shoulder Rehab | Modifying the lifts through injury or post-op
Sep 09, 2023
#61 - Your Shoulders & Barbell Training | How not to hurt your shoulders in powerlifting
Sep 02, 2023
#60 - Are Cervical Spine Chiropractic Adjustments Safe? Neck Pain, Cervical Instability, & Headaches With Chiropractor & Hypermobility Coach Dr. Taylor Goldberg, DC
Aug 26, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #31: The Biggest Deadlift Set-up Error: Not pulling out the slack, yanking the bar, or fudging up the pre-pull
Aug 23, 2023
#59 - Eye Gaze & Neck Position in Barbell Training & Powerlifting | Why you shouldn’t “look up to go up!”
Aug 19, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #30: How You Unrack Matters! Are you reverse curling your Overhead Press?
Aug 16, 2023
#58 - Acute Muscle Weakness in the Bench Press | A Clinical Case of Cervical Radiculopathy with Powerlifter Chris Rzany
Aug 12, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #29: Two Signs You Lack Squatfidence
Aug 09, 2023
#57 - Neck Tweaks, Tension Headaches, & Dizziness in Barbell Training - What you need to know!
Aug 05, 2023
#56 - Strength Training Will Save Your Life with Bruce Trout | He lost his leg & gained a daughter in the same week but never gave up barbell training
Jul 29, 2023
#55 - Using the Low Bar Back Squat to Address Ankle Mobility Deficits
Jul 22, 2023
Tuesday Tip #31: 5 Essentials to Consider When Selecting a Weightlifting Shoe
Jul 18, 2023
#54 - Full Achilles Tendon Rupture with The Physio Fix’s Dr. Stacie Barber, PT | A Surgical approach to rehabilitation & return to gymnastics & competitive weightlifting
Jul 15, 2023
10 Minute Tip #30: How To Keep Training With Foot & Ankle Injuries in Barbell Training & Powerlifting
Jul 11, 2023
#53 - Full Achilles Tendon Rupture with Dr. Martin Hsieh, PT | A non-surgical approach to rehabilitation & return to competitive powerlifting
Jul 08, 2023
10 Minute Tip #29 - 4 Tips to Keep Barbell Training After Leg Surgeries or Injuries
Jul 04, 2023
#52 - Functional Anatomy of the Foot & Ankle in Barbell Training with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, PRSCC, CSCS, SSC
Jul 01, 2023
10 Minute Tip #28: Our Best Piece of Advice for Pelvic Floor & Hernia Symptoms While Powerlifting
Jun 27, 2023
#51 - Postpartum Powerlifting: The Unspoken Truth About Returning to Barbell Training After Having a Baby
Jun 24, 2023
10 Minute Tip #27: The Unlikely Relationship Between Pelvic Floor, Core, and Hips
Jun 20, 2023
#50 - Diastasis Recti & Hernias: What you need to know to lift heavy weight even if you have these!
Jun 17, 2023
10 Minute Tip #26: Busting the Kegel Myth: Kegels Are Probably Not the Answer for Powerlifters (And Most People) & Here’s Why
Jun 13, 2023
#49 - Barbell Training, Powerlifting & Prolapse: Does it just affect women? Can you train? Do you need surgery?
Jun 10, 2023
10 Minute Tip #25: Barbell Training & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in ALL Genders - YES! Men Too!
Jun 06, 2023
#48 - Functional Anatomy of the Core & Pelvic Floor in Barbell Training with Dr. Breanne Maruca, PT, PRSCC, CLT, WCS
Jun 03, 2023
#47 - You’re Not as Advanced as You Think You Are | The Repeat Novice Effect & What It Means for You!
May 27, 2023
#46 - How to Stay Injury Free & Hit PRs in Barbell Training
May 20, 2023
#45 - How to Move Under the Barbell | Your guide to learning & coaching barbell strength training technique
May 13, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 6: Bashing Rating of Perceived Exertion | What the critics of this rating system get wrong
May 10, 2023
#44 - The Best Way To Start Barbell Training | A guide to strength training with or without barbells
May 06, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 5: Sport-Specific Strength Training - is it necessary to improve reaction time & performance?
May 03, 2023
#43 - Dr. Matthew DiPaola, MD | Understanding Post-operative Recommendations From a Surgeon Who Barbell Trains After Having Two Surgeries
Apr 29, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 4: Should you be doing direct neck strengthening exercises?
Apr 26, 2023
10 Minute Tip #24: Adductor Strains & Tears in Barbell Training - Is a tight shoulder causing it?
Apr 25, 2023
#42 - Dr. Eric Helms, PhD., CSCS | Gaining Strength After Bilateral FAI & Hip Labral Repair Surgery
Apr 22, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 3: How to Train When You Don't Have Access to Your Normal Equipment
Apr 19, 2023
10 Minute Tip #23: Deadlifting with Hip Pain | A modification hierarchy so you don’t have to stop deadlifting
Apr 18, 2023
#41 - Femoroacetabular Impingement, A Labral Tear, & A Hip Fracture: Coach Rori’s Story of 5 Nationals, 4 Arnolds, & 2 World Championships Without Surgery
Apr 15, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 2: How to Stay Warm and Protect Your Equipment During the Cold Winter Months
Apr 12, 2023
10 Minute Tip #22: Squatting with Hip Pain | A modification hierarchy so you don’t have to stop squatting
Apr 11, 2023
#40 - Inspirational Interview: FAI, Depression, Egg Retrieval & Barbell Training - Overcoming Negative Medical Narratives
Apr 08, 2023
2023 Live Q&A 1: How to Program Barbell Strength Training for Youth & Adaptive Athletes
Apr 05, 2023
10 Minute Tip #21: Hip Pain in Barbell Training | Understanding how torso and hip position affect symptoms
Apr 04, 2023
#39 - Functional Anatomy of the Hip in Barbell Training with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, PRSCC, SSC
Apr 01, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #14: Bench Press & Breathing | Identifying an Incorrect Breathing Pattern (Part 2)
Mar 29, 2023
10 Minute Tip #20: The Truth About Belts, Bracing & Your Back in Barbell Training
Mar 28, 2023
#38: The Valsalva Maneuver Explained | How to Breathe While Lifting
Mar 25, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #13: Bench Press & Breathing | Identifying an Incorrect Breathing Pattern (Part 1)
Mar 22, 2023
10 Minute Tip #19: Squatting with Back Pain | A modification hierarchy so you don’t have to stop squatting
Mar 21, 2023
#37 - Chelsea Savit | From Spinal Fusion to the Platform - An Elite Powerlifter’s Athlete Recovery Process
Mar 18, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #12: Bench Press Bar Crash | Don’t kill the bird & save your bench press
Mar 15, 2023
10 Minute Tip #18: How to Deadlift with Back Pain | A modification hierarchy so you don’t have to stop deadlifting
Mar 14, 2023
#36 - Siana Sylvester, M.Ed., CMPC | Mental Performance Coach Weighs in on Overcoming Injuries in Barbell Training
Mar 11, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #11: Crumbling Under the Squat | Novice Barbell Athlete Problems
Mar 08, 2023
Ten Minute Tip #17: Understanding Spinal Radiculopathy, Positional & Localized Back Pain in Barbell Training & Powerlifting with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSC, PRSCC, SSC
Mar 07, 2023
#35 - Functional Anatomy of the Spine in Barbell Training with Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, PRSCC, SSC
Mar 04, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #10: The Overhead Press | Stop Leaning the Bar Back Into the Rack!
Mar 01, 2023
10 Minute Tip #16: Should You Have Meniscus Surgery - Yes or No?
Feb 28, 2023
#34 - The Importance of Video Analysis For Barbell Training & Powerlifting PLUS Ways to Improve It
Feb 25, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #9: The Barbell Squat | Don’t Forget to Lock Out the Last Rep - Here’s Why!
Feb 22, 2023
10 Minute Tip #15: Knee Pain During the Bench Press | What to Do About It
Feb 21, 2023
#33 - Inspirational Interview | Beginning Barbell Training at 77 Years Old - It’s Never Too Late to Start
Feb 18, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #8: Your Bench Press Lockout Is Sketchy - Fix It!
Feb 15, 2023
10 Minute Tip #14: Anterior Knee Pain With Deadlifting | Why & How To Address It
Feb 14, 2023
#32 - Inspirational Interview | Overcoming Chronic Pain & Identity Loss Through Barbell Training
Feb 11, 2023
What We Saw Wednesday #7: Weight Shifting Forward On Squats | Why your knees or bar shifts forward or heels pop up and how to fix it!
Feb 08, 2023
10 Minute Tip #13: Anterior Knee Pain From Squatting | Why It’s Happening & How To Address It
Feb 07, 2023
#31 - Functional Anatomy of the Knee in Barbell Training With Dr. John Petrizzo, PT, CSCS, PRSCC, SSC
Feb 04, 2023
#30 - Inspirational Interview | Post-Hysterectomy Return to High Level Powerlifting Competitions
Jan 28, 2023
#29 - Inspirational Interview | Barbell Training With Scoliosis, Osteoarthritis & Osteopenia
Jan 21, 2023
#28 - Inspirational Interview | Don’t Let Surgeries Stop You From Barbell Training or Powerlifting
Jan 14, 2023
#27 - Inspirational Interview | How to Avoid Hip Surgery With the Barbell & Mindset Shifts
Jan 07, 2023
#26 - Inspirational Interview | Barbell Training After a Heart Transplant
Dec 29, 2022
#25 - Live Hot Seat Q&A Session | Clinical Coaching, Technique, Injury Rehab & More
Dec 22, 2022
#24 - Danny Lennon, MSc - Cutting & Confining to a Powerlifting Weight Class | A Decision Hierarchy
Dec 17, 2022
What We Saw Wednesday #4: How to Breathe in the Press (Top or Bottom?)
Dec 14, 2022
#23 - Dr. Robert Santana, PhD, RD, SSC | Weight Gain & Lean Body Mass Increases for Strength Athletes - Does gaining weight make you stronger?
Dec 10, 2022
What We Saw Wednesday #3: Keep Your Butt on the Bench with this Cue
Dec 07, 2022
#22 - Facebook Live #2: Programming, Nutrition & Injuries!
Dec 03, 2022
What We Saw Wednesday #2: Are You Making This Bench Press Leg Drive Mistake?
Nov 30, 2022
#21 - Mindset & Habits To Build A Healthy Relationship With Food For Strength, Performance, Physique & Life With Alessandra & Josh Scutnik of SD Evolution
Nov 26, 2022
What We Saw Wednesday #1: Knee Pain When You Lift? Check This Unracking & Reracking Mistake!
Nov 23, 2022
#20 - Dr. Christy Alexon, PhD, RD | Nutrition for Strength Sport Performance, Physique & Optimal Health
Nov 19, 2022
[Exclusive Interview] Why Study Strength Training & Coaching As A Physical Therapist With Dr. Al Lin, PT
Nov 17, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #12: Staff PT to Cash PT | 4 Hacks to Transitioning From Working FOR Someone to Working For Yourself
Nov 15, 2022
#19 - Client Spotlight: Why Powerlifters Need To Learn About Technique & Programming With Stephanie Tracy
Nov 12, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #11: Choosing the Right Cue in Barbell Training
Nov 08, 2022
#18 - Barbell Training Adaptability: How To Avoid The Biggest Pitfalls Of A Rigid Approach To Training
Nov 05, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #10: How to Modify the Barbell Lifts for Pain or Injury
Nov 01, 2022
#17 - The Principles of Functional Movement: Applying Barbell training to the Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Populations
Oct 29, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #9: Chin Ups & Pull Ups | How to choose the right assistance exercises and progressions to get your first chin up & keep adding 1 more rep
Oct 25, 2022
#16 - Dr. Beth Terranova, PT Scoliosis & Barbell Training Expert | Don’t let the spine scare you!
Oct 22, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #8: How To Overhead Press Optimally (even when everyone says not to!)
Oct 18, 2022
#15 - Dr. Jenna Nitowski, DC: Understanding Chiropractic Care & Strength Training Through A Clinical Coach’s Lens
Oct 15, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #7: How To Sumo Deadlift | The only 3 ways it’s different from the conventional deadlift
Oct 11, 2022
#14 - Therex vs. Barbells | Combating The Corrective Exercise & Therapeutic Exercise Mindset in the Clinical Rehabilitation & Fitness Settings With Dr. John Petrizzo
Oct 08, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #6: The Conventional Deadlift | How To Deadlift With Optimal Form To Maximize Strength & Lower Injury Risk
Oct 04, 2022
#13 - Becoming a Clinical Strength Coach: 5 Things That Hold People Back & How To Overcome Them
Oct 01, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #5: Exactly How to Bench Press to Reduce Injury Without Stealing Your Gains (and how to coach it too!)
Sep 27, 2022
#12 - Integrating Physical Therapy and Strength Training (Part 2): Is the CSCS all you need?
Sep 24, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #4: Exactly How to Low Bar Squat (and how to coach it too!)
Sep 20, 2022
#11 - Integrating Physical Therapy and Strength Training (Part 1): On becoming a specialist in physical therapy for powerlifting
Sep 17, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #3: How to Fix Wrist Pain with Low Bar Squats (and high bar too!)
Sep 13, 2022
#10 - Doing Your First Powerlifting Meet | Sharing our stories
Sep 10, 2022
Ten Minute Tip #2: Worried About Back Pain & The Bench Press? 7 Surprising Ways to Fix It
Sep 06, 2022
#9: Barbell Training Considerations for the Older Adult | Is Powerlifting Programming for the Master Lifter all that different?
Sep 03, 2022
10 Minute Tip #1: Weightlifting Belts | How to Choose a Powerlifting or Barbell Strength Training Belt
Aug 30, 2022
#8 - Peeing & Powerlifting | The Truth About Powerlifting Specific Urinary Incontinence Causes & Management
Aug 27, 2022
FB Live #1 - What’s the Best Barbell Training or Powerlifting App?
Aug 13, 2022
#7 - Pain & Injuries in Barbell Training, Pt. 3 | Dealing with an Injury in the Moment
Jul 30, 2022
#6 - Pain & Injuries in Barbell Training, Pt. 2 | Do You Need an MRI?
Jul 23, 2022
#5 - Pain & Injuries In Barbell Training, Pt. 1 | What are Injuries and How Do They Happen?
Jul 16, 2022
#4 - 9 Reasons Why Barbell Training Technique Matters | Build Optimal Performance and Reduce Your Risk of Injuries
Jul 09, 2022
#3 - Barbell Training Motivation | 4 Influences & How To Combat Them!
Jun 25, 2022
#2 - 7 Tools To Become A Coach Successfully | Barbell Training, Powerlifting & Physical Therapy
Jun 04, 2022
#1 - The PRS Sustainable Training Method: Bridging the Gap Between Barbell Training, Powerlifting, and Rehabilitation
May 28, 2022
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May 10, 2022