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!
Episodes
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 directly impact diagnosis, treatment, performance, and a safe return to sport. Dr. Fick shares how she built her practice around highly individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all appro...
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 chasing volume, and done delivering care inside a model that doesn’t prioritize results.
In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on the journe...
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 leads to progress. Dr. Fick explains that real performance gains come from the right balance of stress and recovery, not just effort. When that balance is off, athletes may b...
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 rehabilitation science, she explores why effective rehab must extend beyond symptom resolution and instead prioritize progressive capacity development.
The discussion addresses the limitations...
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, Dr. Shively shares why sport-specific knowledge is non-negotiable when treating gymnasts and how traditional rehab models often fall short.
Together, they discuss integrating ...
Athletic performance doesn’t exist without health—and in this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, explains why. Using real-world case studies from soccer, CrossFit, and baseball athletes, she highlights how minor pain, tightness, and compensation patterns quietly derail progress over time. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or someone who just wants to stay active for life, ...
In this episode of the PT Rebels podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, breaks down why injuries often persist—even after physical therapy, rest, or surgery. She uncovers five commonly overlooked factors that stall healing: improper load management, faulty movement patterns, poor recovery and sleep, compensations from past or current injuries, and psychological barriers such as fear avoidance. Dr. Gina also shares p...
In this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, challenges the long-standing belief that more physical therapy visits equal better results. She breaks down how high-frequency treatment models are often shaped by insurance-driven incentives—not optimal patient care. Drawing on clinical evidence and real-world outcomes, Dr. Fick explains why fewer, higher-quality sessions can accelerate recover...
Why do so many runners end up injured—even when they’re “doing everything right”? In this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD uncovers the top 10 mistakes runners make that lead to overuse injuries and chronic pain.
From ramping up mileage too quickly and neglecting strength work to poor recovery habits, inefficient cadence, mobility deficits, and outdated footwear, this e...
In this episode of the PT Rebels podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, addresses common misconceptions and concerns about cash pay physical therapy. She contrasts cash pay with insurance-based physical therapy, highlighting limitations like restricted visits, shortened session times, and bureaucratic obstacles. Dr. Fick uses a case study of a recreational runner to illustrate the effectiveness of personalized and compreh...
In this episode of the PT Rebels podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, from Fick PT and Performance in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, shares 20 practical, research-backed strategies to maximize your physical therapy results. These tips highlight how to set clear goals, stay engaged with your treatment, and communicate openly with your therapist. Dr. Fick also covers the importance of consistency with home exercises, tuning i...
On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, explores the distinctions between radial pressure wave and focused shockwave therapies. She explains the science behind each technique, reviews their most common applications, and discusses the latest supporting evidence for different conditions. Dr. Fick also shares practical protocol advice, weighs the pros and cons, and addresses safety guidel...
On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, we talk all things sports psychology with Brooke Ewert. Through the episode, we cover everything from recovering from life-altering events in an athlete's career to building strong bonds with mentors and coaches along a sports journey.
For more information on Brooke and how to get in contact visit https://rockymountainsportscounselingcenter.com/.
On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, welcomes Dr. Samantha Shively, PT, DPT, CSCS, to the Fick PT and Performance team. Hear how Sam’s recent journey from Maryland to Colorado, her experience as a high-level competitive gymnast, and her personal recovery from injuries inspire her unique and compassionate approach to physical therapy. Discover how Sam is hel...
Join host Dr. Gina Fick PT, ScD, as she sits down with Dr. Jamie Mor, founder of Rehabletics in Cherry Hill, NJ, for a dynamic exploration of today's most pressing topics in sports physical therapy and athletic performance. Dr. Mor, a seasoned physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, shares insights from his new book 'Redefining Rehab,' reflecting on his professional jour...
In this episode of the PT Rebels podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD discusses the increasing incidence of ACL tears in adolescent athletes, particularly those involved in high school sports. Drawing from research published in the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, Dr. Fick delves into the causes, risks, and recurrence patterns of these injuries, with a special focus on female athletes and multi-sport players. Throu...
In this episode of the PT Rebels podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT ScD delves into the contentious topic of early sports specialization. Highlighting the pressures on young athletes to commit to a single sport year-round, Dr. Fick reveals the physical, mental, and emotional toll this trend can take. She draws on scientific research and her clinical experience to underscore the heightened risk of injuries, overuse...
Join host Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD as she welcomes Simon Godding, a seasoned strategist and business coach with over a decade of experience. In this engaging episode, Simon shares valuable insights from his book, Wealth and Wellness, offering practical advice on finding inspiration in your career, learning from common business mistakes, and developing the essential character traits that l...
Go behind the scenes of elite athletic recovery and performance with Carrie Lane, Director of Speed and Strength Performance at Under Armour and coach to some of the world’s top distance runners. In this episode, Carrie shares her journey from collegiate runner to renowned performance coach, offering a firsthand look at her innovative approaches to speed, strength, and rehabilitation for athletes at ...
Dr. Gina Fick returns to the PT Rebels Podcast after a brief hiatus with exciting updates and major news. In this episode, Gina announces a significant milestone for Fick PT and Performance — the opening of a brand-new location inside Hustle Denver Gym, located in the vibrant Central Park area of North Denver. This expansion marks a major step forward in bringing high-quality rehabilitation and performance ser...
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