Have you ever walked into a chiropractic office, laid face down, gotten cracked, and been ushered out in under five minutes without ever seeing the doctor’s face? That is the "factory model" of healthcare, and it is exactly what Dr. Paul Caron left behind.

In this episode, We sit down with Dr. Paul Caron, a rehab chiropractor and founder of The Art of Movement in Atlanta. Paul shares his journey from adjusting 72 patients a day at to building a practice where he spends an hour one-on-one with clients who actually want to get better.

This episode isn't just about back pain; it's about mindset. Paul explains why he filters out the "Eeyores" (negative clients), why "manifestation" is really just believing in your work for four years straight, and why you need to be intentional, consistent, and curious if you want to fix yourself.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The "Factory" vs. The Art: Paul’s transition from a high-volume chiropractic chain to a specialized, movement-based practice.
• The "Eeyore" Factor: Why mindset matters in rehab, and why Paul turns away clients who aren't ready to take ownership of their health.
• Manifestation is Action: Why "manifesting" isn't magic, it's doing the work consistently for years (like Olympic skier Breezy Johnson).
• Rehab Chiropractic: Why Paul only adjusts 5-10% of his patients and focuses the rest on soft tissue, movement, and exercise.
• The "Flying Seven": The dangers of the generic "crack-and-go" model and why it rarely leads to long-term relief.
• AOM Live: Paul’s new virtual community for people who have nagging pain but aren't "bad enough" for a full rehab plan.

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You graduated, passed your boards, and landed a job—only to realize the "standard of care" often involves heat packs, ultrasounds, and a printed sheet of exercises. Is there a better way?

In this episode, Mike and Michael sit down with Joey Scambia, a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who went from a residency at Johns Hopkins to treating elite athletes at IMG Academy, and finally, to launching his own performance-based solo practice in New Jersey.

If you are a student or new grad feeling stuck in the "insurance mill" mindset, this episode proves that a higher standard of care is possible. Joey breaks down how to collaborate with strength coaches, why rehab should feel like a workout, and how to build a hybrid model that keeps patients accountable even on their off days.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The High Performance Model: What Joey learned working under one roof with PTs, ATs, strength coaches, and nutritionists—and why "siloed" healthcare harms the patient.
• Solo Practice in a Gym: How Joey integrates directly with personal trainers to fill the gaps in his clients' programming.
• Rehab = Training: Why "passive" modalities (hot packs, stim) fail athletes, and why your patient should be sweating by the end of the session.
• The Hybrid Advantage: How using a training app for remote accountability stops patients from "ghosting" you on their homework.
• Athletic Low Back Pain: Joey shares his own frustrating experience as a D1 baseball player that led him to develop a course and mentorship program for other clinicians.
• Advocate vs. Adversary: How to get athletes to trust you with their injuries instead of hiding them to protect their playing time.

Resources Mentioned:

• Guest: Joey Scambia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS.
• Concept: Multidisciplinary Care vs. Siloed Care.
• Joey's Course: Athletic Low Back Pain & Clinical Mentorship.

Connect with Us: Are you a student looking for mentorship? Check out the resources mentioned in this episode to level up your clinical reasoning.

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You graduated, you passed your boards, and you are ready to save the world. But what happens when a patient walks in with a problem that you technically learned about in school, but have no idea how to handle in reality?

In this episode, We pivot the conversation to focus on the next generation of healthcare providers. They discuss the trap that every new grad falls into: The pressure to be a "Jack of All Trades". From Mikey’s "rookie mistake" trying to rehab a complex ACL without surgery, to knowing when to refer a neuro patient out, this episode is about the power of saying "I don't know."

If you are a student or a young clinician, this episode will help you understand why "staying in your lane" isn't a limitation, it's your biggest asset for building trust.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The "New Grad" Trap: Why young clinicians feel the need to treat everything to prove their worth, and why that backfires.
• A Hard Lesson in ACL Rehab: Michael shares a story from his first year of practice where he tried to rehab an ACL conservatively, only to have the athlete buckle under contact. The lesson? Set realistic expectations early.
• Surgery Exists for a Reason: Why being "anti-surgery" or "anti-manual therapy" is a mistake. Sometimes, the scalpel is the best tool for the job.
• Generalist vs. Specialist: The difference between going "wide and shallow" (helping everyone a little bit) vs. "narrow and deep" (solving specific problems for specific people).
• The Power of Referring Out: Why sending a patient to a specialist doesn't lose you a client, it gains you respect and trust.
• Scope Creep: Why having a Master's in Nutrition doesn't mean you should be treating a Type 2 Diabetic's diet plan.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Us: Are you a student or new grad struggling with "Imposter Syndrome"? Send us a DM, we’ve been there!

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Have you ever been discharged from physical therapy because you were "out of pain," only to get hurt again the moment you tried to run, lift, or play your sport? You are not alone.

In this episode, We discuss the massive gap between "clinical discharge" and actual "performance." They break down why insurance companies often cut off care once you can do basic daily activities, leaving athletes stranded without a bridge to return to sport. From the "Hammer Analogy" to the myth that time heals all wounds, this episode is a guide on how to navigate the final and most important stage of rehab.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Insurance Trap: Why most providers discharge you once you can walk or sit without pain, and why that sets active people up for failure.
• Clinic vs. Client Focused Care: The difference between treating a diagnosis and actually solving the patient's specific performance goals.
• The "Hammer" Analogy: Why you don't need to stop moving completely; you just need to stop "hitting your hand with a hammer" (aggravating activities).
• Why Time Doesn't Heal: Why taking a month off to "rest" often leads to deconditioning and bad habits rather than a cure.
• Movement Prep: Why your warm-up shouldn't just be about getting sweaty, but about "rewiring the brain" for the activity you are about to do.
• The 4/10 Rule: How to interpret pain signals and why waiting for "zero pain" might keep you sidelined forever.

Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes.

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This is a special episode directed specifically at Athletic Trainers and Health Professionals. This is a presentation that Mikey Stant gave 1/24/26 at the DC/Maryland Athletic Trainer's Association annual symposium. We highly recommend watching this on youtube as opposed to listening.

"We know you do a good job, but can you prove it financially?" In a post-COVID healthcare landscape, implicit value isn't enough. You need data to justify your salary, your budget, and your staffing.

In this special episode, Mikey shares his recent presentation at the MATA/DCATA Joint Conference titled "Health Economics and Athletic Training: How to Demonstrate Your Value". He moves beyond the clinical side of the job and dives into the business side, breaking down how to use Health Economics to put a dollar sign on the services you provide.

Whether you are in a high school, industrial, or clinical setting, this presentation gives you the framework to calculate your own Return on Investment (ROI) and show stakeholders exactly what you are worth.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The "Three Buckets" of Value: How ATs save money through Injury Management, ED Avoidance, and Injury Prevention.
• The ER Avoidance Factor: Why sending a non-urgent ACL to the ER costs $4,500 more, and how ATs prevent this waste.
• The Workflow: A step-by-step guide to using free tools (Google Forms & Sheets) to track your encounters and calculate value.
• Real World Numbers: Michael breaks down his own data from Baltimore City, showing how he delivered a $3.43 return for every $1 invested in his position.
• Navigating Reimbursement: A look at the current literature on billing in secondary schools, military, and industrial settings.

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Just strengthen your quads and hamstrings." If you have ever gone to an ortho or PT for knee pain, you have probably heard this advice. But does it actually make sense?

In this episode, We discuss why "getting stronger" is often a lazy and ineffective strategy for resolving pain. Inspired by a recent editorial by Jared Powell titled "It is not all about strength," the hosts break down why pain is rarely about muscle size and almost always about position.

They explore the difference between "Hardware" (structural damage) and "Software" (movement patterns), why MRI findings are often misleading, and why surgery should be the last resort—not the first option. Whether you are a college athlete or an "industrial athlete," this episode will challenge the way you think about rehab.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The Strength Myth: Why "get stronger" fails active people who are already squatting heavy but still have pain.
• Position Over Power: Why pain relief often comes from changing how you move, not how much you lift.
• Hardware vs. Software: Why you can fix a "Hardware" problem (surgery) but still have pain if you don't fix the "Software" (movement patterns).
• The "Industrial Athlete": Why factory workers and tradesmen need to view their bodies like elite athletes to avoid injury.
• Surgery Reality Check: Why getting surgery doesn't guarantee a fix, and why you should exhaust your conservative options first.
• Return to Sport: Why athletes often "cram" for preseason and end up injured, and the realistic timelines for tissue healing.

Resources Mentioned:

• Editorial: "It is not all about strength: Rethinking mechanistic assumptions in exercise-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain relief" by Jared Powell.
• Concepts: Hardware vs. Software in Injury Rehab.

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Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes.

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We are fast approaching "National Quitters Day." Research shows that by January 9th, most people will have abandoned their New Year's resolutions. Why? Because the "grindset" of waking up at 5:00 AM, cutting carbs, and crushing yourself in the gym is unsustainable without one key component: Recovery.

In this episode, We break down what recovery actually means. They discuss why "resting" doesn't fix tendon pain, why you need to track your Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and the difference between a "Hardware" injury and a "Software" problem. If you want to make it past January, this episode is your blueprint.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• National Quitters Day: Why the "all or nothing" approach in January leads to burnout in less than three weeks.
• What Gets Measured Gets Managed: Why you need to track data (like HRV and sleep) rather than just guessing how you feel.
• HRV 101: What Heart Rate Variability is, and why a "chaotic" heartbeat is actually a sign of good health.
• The Tendon Trap: Why resting a tendon injury (like patellar tendinitis) often makes it worse, and why "loading" is the real cure.
• Hardware vs. Software: Why your brain (the software) needs months of rehab even after the bone or ligament (the hardware) has healed.
• The Math of Recovery: Simple formulas for hydration (ounces per minute of exercise) and protein intake (grams per pound of body weight).

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Back pain is the one of the largest burdens on the healthcare system. It is complex, frustrating, and often misunderstood. But does fixing it require expensive surgery or endless adjustments? Often, the answer is no.

In this episode, we break down 6 Simple Ways to address back pain. We move beyond the traditional "structural" view and explore the Biopsychosocial Model—looking at how your movement, your social life, and even your self-talk influence your pain levels. From finding the "root cause" (hint: it’s usually not your back) to understanding why "Motion is Lotion," this episode provides a checklist to help you take control of your recovery.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Motion is Lotion: Why being sedentary makes pain worse and how to find an "entry point" for movement that doesn't hurt (like breathing exercises or glute squeezes).
• The Biopsychosocial Model: Why you need to treat the "Psycho" (mental) and "Social" (connection) aspects of pain, not just the "Bio" (physical).
• Nutrition & Inflammation: Why it’s not just about "losing 20 lbs," but tracking how alcohol and sugar affect your inflammation levels.
• Finding the Root Cause: The 3 Big Buckets of back pain: Hip Asymmetry, Spinal Flexibility, and Core Stability.
• The "I'm Broken" Trap: How negative self-talk creates a fear-avoidance cycle that keeps you in pain.
• Education vs. Exercise: Why knowing why you are doing an exercise is just as important as the exercise itself.

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Disclaimer: Although we are healthcare providers, we are not YOUR healthcare provider. Content is for educational purposes only. Please consult your physician before making lifestyle changes.

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