PT Rebels Podcast
Our mission is to educate and empower athletes and active adults of all ages to take charge of their own healthcare, to optimize their recovery from injury, and to maximize their athletic potential. Be a rebel and don't settle for anything less than excellent value-based care from your physical therapist. You deserve the best!
PT Rebels Podcast
Latest Episodes
Not All PTs Are the Same: Don’t Trust Your Future to an Average PT
On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, delivers a clear message: not all physical therapists or clinics are created equal. For serious athletes, parents, and coaches, choosing the right provider can d...
Episode 100: The System Was Broken—So We Built Something Better
This one hits different. Episode 100 isn’t just a milestone—it’s proof that something bigger is happening. What started as one voice questioning the system has turned into a growing movement of clinicians who are done settling for burnout, done...
Pushed vs. Broken: Training Hard Without Losing Longevity
On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD dives into one of the most misunderstood parts of training: the difference between being pushed and being broken. Hard training is often glorified in sports, but not all suffering...
Reframing Rehab in Athletes: Common Misconceptions and Evidence-Based Principles
In this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, examines prevalent mistakes and misconceptions in athletic rehabilitation and how they may contribute to delayed recovery or recurrent injury. Drawing on current rehabil...
Rewriting Rehab for Gymnasts with Dr. Sam Shively, DPT, CSCS
In this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, sits down with Dr. Sam Shively, DPT, CSCS, to explore how physical therapy must evolve to meet the unique demands of gymnastics. Drawing from her extensive gymnastics background,...