In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT and Russ Dunning, MPT dive into the ever-popular world of recovery—separating hype from science on cold plunges, saunas, red-light therapy, shockwave treatments, orthotics, and more. They unpack recent research showing how post-workout cold exposure may actually blunt muscle growth and protein absorption, discuss when cold therapy is useful (hint: short-term recovery for competition, not long-term adaptation), and explore the nuances of light therapy and sauna use.

The conversation then shifts to training fundamentals, with a deep dive into KIME’s Kettlebell Resilience Certification. Tony and Russ highlight why kettlebell work bridges the gap between rehab and performance, share the origins of their certification standards, and explain how resilience training builds true strength, conditioning, and long-term durability.

This episode blends research, clinical insight, and practical tools for athletes, clinicians, and anyone serious about high-performance health.

In Episode 55 of KIMEcast, Russ Dunning, MPT and Evan Hauger, DPT take you inside the real-life process of injury, recovery, and performance evolution. When Evan suffers a back injury playing pickleball, it sparks a powerful and honest discussion about how clinicians navigate their own rehab and what it teaches them.

They break down:

• The healing timeline from acute inflammation to tissue regeneration

• Supplements that actually help (collagen, vitamin C, magnesium, fish oil, peptides)

• Why blunting inflammation with Advil may delay recovery

• Dynamic stability and why it’s the missing link in injury prevention

• How real-life injuries fuel clinical learning and innovation

• Lessons from kettlebell training, peptide injections, and blood flow restriction

Plus, Russ shares a compelling case of a young athlete with elite strength and power—who still suffered a preventable ACL tear due to a stability deficit.

This episode is packed with practical insights, personal stories, and game-changing concepts for clinicians, athletes, and anyone navigating pain or performance.

🎧 Whether you’re a rehab professional, coach, or simply curious about what really works—you don’t want to miss this one.

AI is changing everything—even sports medicine. In this episode, Tony Mikla, DPT and Russ Dunning, MPT dive into how artificial intelligence is influencing the future of physical therapy, performance training, and patient care.

From ChatGPT to custom-built AI agents, patients are showing up more informed (and sometimes misinformed) than ever. So what’s the real role of a PT in an AI-enhanced world? The KIME team breaks it all down—from the power of expert movement analysis to the importance of intelligent prompting and the future of personalized rehab protocols.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why AI can't replace movement experts—yet
✅ How KIME is training its own AI agent
✅ What makes a great PT irreplaceable
✅ The soft science of motor control and biomechanics
✅ Why nutrition, sleep, and stress matter more than you think

👉 Don’t miss this forward-looking episode about tech-enhanced care, professional evolution, and what every clinician needs to stay ahead.