
219. Demystifying "Text Neck" w/ Ney Meziat
Chris Hughen sat down with Ney Meziat to demystify text neck. We dive Ney's research on neck pain and posture, cognitive functional therapy, addressing lifestyle factors, and much more. Watch the full...
23 Sep 20251h 1min

218. From Life Support to Deadlifting 500 Pounds w/ Jared Maynard
Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Maynard to discuss his health and rehab journey. We dive into Jared's rare medical diagnoses, his time spent in the hospital — including weeks on life support — his pr...
16 Sep 20251h 20min

217. All Things Calves w/ Dylan Carmody
Chris Hughen sat down with Dylan Carmody to discuss all things calves. We dive into the differences between the gastroc and soleus muscles, running vs resistance training, bent knee vs straight knee h...
9 Sep 20251h 7min

216. The Evolution of a PT Career w/ Jess Elis
Chris Hughen sat down with Jess Elis to discuss the evolution of a PT career. We dive into the new grad phase and clinical imposter syndrome, the importance of finding a mentor, navigating career oppo...
2 Sep 202546min

215. Plantar Fasciitis: A Practical Guide w/ Marc Surdyka and Chris Hughen
Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things plantar fasciitis. We dive into the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, a personal case s...
26 Aug 20251h 14min

214. A Surgeon's Take on Pain and Rehab w/ Howard Luks
Chris Hughen sat down with Howard Luks to discuss his perspective as an orthopedic surgeon. We dive into the importance of rehabilitation, understanding joint pain and metabolic health, navigating con...
19 Aug 202553min

213. When and How to Use Plyometrics in ACL Rehab w/ Derek Garza
Chris Hughen sat down with Derek Garza to discuss all things plyometrics and ACL Rehab. We dive into the preparation for plyometrics, how to initially introduce plyos, the importance of deceleration, ...
12 Aug 20251h

212. Hypermobility w/ Taylor Goldberg
Chris Hughen sat down with Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. We dive into hEDS and HSD, the most common comorbidities in these populations, the value of a multidisciplinary team, th...
5 Aug 202546min



















