The Prehab Podcast

The Prehab Podcast is for anyone looking to take their health, performance, and patient care to the next level. Whether you're a clinician, fitness professional, or simply passionate about movement and injury prevention, this podcast keeps you at the forefront of physical therapy, health tech, and performance optimization. Hosted by Dr. Michael Lau, Dr. Arash Maghsoodi, and Dr. Craig Lindell—founders of Prehab and Doctors of Physical Therapy—each episode delivers practical strategies and expert insights to help you improve patient outcomes, stay ahead of industry trends, and grow your career or business. We cover everything from advanced treatment approaches and innovations in health technology to navigating the business of rehab, optimizing patient communication, and career development. From deep dives with industry leaders to real-world strategies you can use right away, this podcast brings you conversations that empower you to take control of your health and of others.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Coaching, Rehab, and Rethinking PT Careers with Emma Jack 09/04/2025

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Coaching, Rehab, and Rethinking PT Careers with Emma Jack Are you chasing credentials and career milestones, only to feel burned out once you “make it”? In this episode, we sit down with Emma, a physiotherapist turned coach, to uncover the surprising truth about success, fulfillment, and the hidden challenges clinicians face in the rehab and performance world. Emma shares her story of climbing the PT ladder—fellowships, prestigious roles, and all—only to hit rock bottom at the peak of her career. From there, she redefined what it means to thrive as a clinician, blending coaching, personal development, and clinical practice. This conversation isn’t just for physical therapists—it’s for anyone in healthcare or performance fields who wants to build a sustainable and fulfilling career. 🔑 In this episode, we cover: Why professional success doesn’t always equal personal fulfillment How coaching differs from therapy—and why clinicians need both Practical ways to align your personal values with your clinical practice The biggest challenges PTs and rehab professionals face today Lessons from comparing U.S. vs. Canadian healthcare systems If you’re a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or healthcare provider looking to prevent burnout, improve performance, and find more meaning in your work, this episode is for you. Connect with Emma: 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe for more conversations on physical therapy, rehab, and performance. Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway! #PhysicalTherapy #Rehab #Burnout #Coaching #Clinicians Episode Chapters: 00:00 – 00:34 | Introduction 02:11 – 05:19 | Burnout & Redefining Success 06:15 – 08:07 | Personal Development = Professional Development 08:28 – 11:05 | Coaching at Different Career Stages 13:14 – 15:22 | Coaching vs. Therapy vs. Mentorship 18:18 – 20:18 | Asking for Help 21:06 – 21:46 | Sponsor Break – Jane EMR 24:03 – 25:56 | Human First, Therapist Second 29:05 – 30:35 | Values & Workplace Culture 32:03 – 33:33 | Enneagram & Self-Understanding /episode/index/show/prehab/id/38080080

How Muscle Lab Is Rewriting Recovery & Changing Healthcare with Vatche 08/05/2025

How Muscle Lab Is Rewriting Recovery & Changing Healthcare with Vatche Muscle Lab’s founder joins us to reveal how recovery, NAD therapy, and proactive care are reshaping the future of performance and healthcare. In this episode, we sit down with Vatche Ourishian, co-founder of Muscle Lab, to talk about building a modern recovery business from the ground up. From NAD IV drips to in-house certifications, we dive deep into what today’s clients actually want—and why so many are turning away from traditional models of physical therapy. Whether you're a clinician, entrepreneur, or wellness enthusiast, this conversation is packed with real-world insights on scaling a business, staying ahead of the curve, and delivering lasting value in the health & performance space. 🔑 In this episode, we cover: What NAD therapy really does for energy, aging, and cognition Why Muscle Lab pivoted from training to recovery How they built systems to scale across multiple locations The biggest mistakes (and lessons) in launching during COVID Why the healthcare system is broken—and what’s replacing it For more information about Vatche and Muscle Lab: https://musclelab.la Looking for structured personalized programming to get out of pain and prevent injuries? Check out the Prehab App: https://theprehabguys.com/membership LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrehabPodcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prehab-podcast/id1456407031 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ku81i10QkvyttTdlkSaKp Chapters: 00:00 Introductions - Meet the Founders 1:00 NAD+ Therapy Benefits & What to Expect from Treatment 02:35 How Muscle Lab Recovery Center Got Started 03:25 From Personal Training to Recovery Business: Finding Your Niche 05:10 Starting a Business During COVID-19 & Overcoming Challenges 06:10 Scaling Your Recovery Business: Systems, Team Building & Delegation 7:30 Common Business Scaling Challenges & How to Overcome Them 10:20 Hiring Strategies: Using Internships as Talent Recruitment Pipelines 11:28 Weekly NAD+ Therapy Routine: Why I Do It Every Week 12:21 NAD+ Nasal Spray Benefits: How to Extend Treatment Results 13:15 Business Growth Strategies: Focus, Mentorship & Key Metrics 15:20 Customer Retention vs New Offers: Getting Clients to Come Back 18:10 From Free Services to Celebrity Clients: Early Business Hustle 20:47 Client Work vs Building a Bigger Mission: Finding Purpose 22:20 The $420 Billion Musculoskeletal Problem & Recovery Solutions 25:00 Career Change to Healthcare: Finding Your Path in Wellness 27:54 Proactive Wellness & Longevity Trends: The Future of Healthcare 31:08 Entrepreneurship Advice: Expect Failure & Stay Adaptable 🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations on performance, recovery, and the future of rehab. Drop a comment if you've tried NAD therapy or are curious about proactive care! #PhysicalTherapy #SportsRecovery #NADTherapy #HealthcareInnovation #MuscleLab /episode/index/show/prehab/id/37581890

Objective Data, Better Outcomes: How VALD is Elevating PT Standards 05/27/2025

Objective Data, Better Outcomes: How VALD is Elevating PT Standards Can physical therapy evolve without data? In this deep-dive conversation, clinical leaders from Prehab and Vald come together to explore how technology and objective data are reshaping rehab and performance — and why so many clinicians are still stuck in outdated methods. From the first handheld dynamometer purchase to building global tools that elevate care, this episode uncovers the real-world frustrations, breakthroughs, and opportunities in modern physical therapy. Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a PT student, you'll walk away with insights that challenge how we think about clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and proving value in a changing healthcare landscape. In this episode, we discuss Why “trusting the process” isn’t enough — and how to prove your value with data The hidden cost of not measuring outcomes in rehab What it takes to get clinic buy-in on tech (even if you're the only one using it) How tools like force plates and handheld dynamometers are being used across the rehab continuum Why the future of PT demands better systems, not just better clinicians Subscribe for more episodes on performance rehab, clinical innovation, and technology that moves the field forward. #physicaltherapy #rehabtech #clinicaltools #prehab #sportsperformance Looking for more programming? Check out all of our content on the Prehab App: https://theprehabguys.com/membership Timestamps 00:00:00 — Intro: Why Objective Data Is the Future of Physical Therapy 00:01:45 — Introduction & Early Career Reflections 00:07:55 — Research and Validation of Clinical Testing Tools 00:11:10 — Orthopedic Residency: Building Clinical Expertise 00:17:46 — Challenges in Adopting New Technology in PT 00:22:18 — Why Data + Objective Testing Improves Patient Outcomes 00:29:35 — How VALD Came Into the Picture: Technology Meets Rehab 00:34:45 — Subscription Plans & Ongoing Customer Support 00:38:45 — PT-driven Products/Team 00:44:51 — Data’s Role in Enhancing Patient Engagement and Care 00:49:35 — The Future of Physical Therapy Is Data-Driven 00:57:10 — Building a Team That Drives Innovation 01:02:25 — Final Takeaways: Start Using Better Data Now /episode/index/show/prehab/id/36663340

The Science (and Myths) of Health Tech: VO2 Max, Wearables & Longevity with Dr. Todd Schroeder 04/29/2025

The Science (and Myths) of Health Tech: VO2 Max, Wearables & Longevity with Dr. Todd Schroeder In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Todd Schroeder. USC professor, exercise physiologist, and co-founder of K2 Sciences, to explore what actually works when it comes to health and fitness technology. From wearables and VO2 max testing to EMG studies and AI-powered motion tracking, Dr. Schroeder breaks down the science behind the trends and shares what decades of clinical research really say. We cover what health tech matters (and which don’t), how to think critically about the data you're getting, and what role tech should play in your health journey. Plus, we get into the realities of muscle loss, why sleep is your most underrated training tool, and how innovation is reshaping physical therapy. This episode will help you cut through the noise and think more critically about the role of technology in your health. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 02:01 Meet Dr. Todd Schroeder 06:35 Founding K2 Sciences: Bridging Research and Innovation 10:10 How Technology & Data Is Reshaping Our Rehab & Training 12:20 Wearables, Tracking Data and Smarter Coaching 15:32 The Importance of Baseline Data for Rehab Professionals 17:40 Overrated vs. Underrated Begins 18:03 Fitness Trackers & Smartwatches: Accurate or Overhyped? 18:44 VO2 Max Testing for Non-Athletes: Necessary or Not? 22:05 Zone 2 Training vs. HIIT: How to Train Smarter 25:00 Three Sets of 10: Still the Gold Standard? 29:10 Clinician’s Eye vs. Motion Capture: What’s Better? 33:33 EMG Studies: Valuable or Overrated? 36:25 Can Motion Tracking Technology Replace Physical Therapy? 44:30 How AI Can Gamify Exercise 46:25 Sleep Trackers: How Accurate Are They Really? 50:02 Should Everyone Use a Glucose Monitor? 54:00 Handheld Body Fat Tools: Are They Reliable? 56:56 Cardio vs Strength Training As You Age 58:23 Minimal Effective Dose: How Much Exercise Is Enough? 01:02:25 Testosterone, Recovery, and Injury Rehab Insights 01:06:00 Lessons from Endurance Training & Triathlons 01:10:13 Nutrition and Sleep vs. Working Out: What's More Important for Health? 01:13:53 AI in the Exercise Space: Influence on Coaching 01:14:43 Women's Health, Recovery, and the Menstrual Cycle Myths 01:19:35 Final Thoughts: How Tech, Recovery, and Exercise are Evolving Contact Dr. Schroeder: Email: [email protected] or [email protected] K2Sciences.com MK2Lab.com @MK2LAB /episode/index/show/prehab/id/36351840

The Future of Knee Surgery & Patient Care with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran 03/18/2025

The Future of Knee Surgery & Patient Care with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran In this episode of The Prehab Podcast, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran returns to discuss cutting-edge advancements in ACL repairs, meniscus transplants, cartilage regeneration, and robotic surgery. He breaks down: ✅ Why he left a large healthcare system to build a patient-centered private practice ✅ Meniscus transplants vs. traditional knee surgery – who actually needs it? ✅ The future of robotic-assisted knee surgery & its impact on surgical precision ✅ How biologic treatments (PRP, stem cells, injections) fit into patient care ✅ Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them Whether you're a physical therapist, athletic trainer, chiropractor, or surgeon, this episode is packed with evidence-based insights you can use to improve patient outcomes and understand where orthopedic care is headed. Timestamps: [need to be adjusted & finalized] 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Dr. Nima Mehran 00:40 - Why Dr. Nima left a large healthcare system for private practice 03:00 - The biggest problems in modern healthcare & patient care challenges 07:22 - The future of healthcare: What needs to change? 11:22 - Common knee injuries: ACL tears, meniscus injuries, arthritis 15:54 - Meniscus transplants vs. repairs: Who actually needs surgery? 19:38 - Cartilage transplants & regeneration: What works and what doesn’t? 26:04 - The rise of robotic-assisted knee surgery: Game-changer or hype? 29:28 - PRP, stem cells, and biologics: Do they actually work for knee injuries? 35:31 - Why ACL injuries keep happening – and how to prevent them 40:58 - Prehab, rehab & surgical recovery: What every clinician should know 46:02 - Where to follow Dr. Nima & final takeaways Today's Sponsor: This episode is brought to you by Jane, a clinic management software and EMR that has been a game-changer for us at Prehab PT. If you're looking for a smooth transition to better clinic management, book a 1-on-1 demo HERE. Use the code PREHABGUYS at sign-up for a 1-month grace Contact Dr. Nima Mehran: @drnimamehran Listen to the previous episodes with Dr. Nima : /episode/index/show/prehab/id/35660595