HeyJaredKIMEcast
Hosts Tony Mikla DPT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMA, FMS, XPS, CertDN and Russ Dunning MPT, SFGII, MS, FMT Master Instructor cut through the BS in high performance sports medicine, business and the physical therapy profession to let you know how it really works.
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The Tactical Athlete | Training for When It Matters Most (opens the original)
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Police officers, firefighters, military personnel, and first responders are asked to perform at an incredibly high level—often without a warm-up, under fatigue, carrying significant load, and in unpredictable environments where their own safety and the safety of others may depend on their physical readiness. They are tactical athletes. In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony is joined by KIME Tactical Director Joseph Mielke, DPT to break down the unique physical demands placed on the tactical populati
Fail Fast. Learn Faster. | The Power of Feedback Loops (opens the original)
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What actually makes someone better — experience, repetition, or feedback? In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony and Russ break down the power of feedback loops and why the speed and quality of feedback can dramatically change how we learn, coach, rehabilitate, and perform. They explore how auditory, visual, and kinesthetic feedback influence movement; why external cues can be more effective than telling someone which muscles or body parts to move; and how creating the right environment can allow ath
Stop Chasing Trends: What Great Rehab Actually Looks Like | Jess Elis (opens the original)
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What does great rehab actually look like—and have we let the pendulum swing too far? In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony sits down with longtime friend and colleague Dr. Jess Elis of Rehab Code for a wide-ranging conversation about clinical decision-making, professional sports, manual therapy, exercise, technology, and the importance of understanding what is actually happening beneath the surface of an injury. Jess shares lessons from his career working in elite performance and professional sports
You Can't Coach What You Don't Measure (opens the original)
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How do elite athletes actually improve? Former Major League pitcher Ryan Mattheus , founder of Optimum Athletes , joins Evan Hauger to explore what separates great coaching from great player development. Drawing from his MLB career and years of developing high school, collegiate, and professional baseball players, Ryan explains why objective assessment, biomechanics, movement capacity, and individualized programming have transformed the way athletes should train. Together, Ryan and Evan discuss
Why Great Physical Therapists Aren't Just Great Clinicians (opens the original)
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Why do some clinicians consistently earn trust, build stronger patient relationships, and achieve better outcomes—while others with the same clinical knowledge struggle? In this episode of KIMEcast , Tony Mikla, DPT, and Evan Hauger, DPT, explore one of the most overlooked skills in rehabilitation: building patient buy-in . Clinical expertise matters—but knowledge alone isn't enough. Great clinicians understand how to communicate with people, not just diagnose injuries. They know how to create t
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