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Join host Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, ATC, CSCS, and strength expert Daniel Lorenz, DPT, PT, ATC, LAT, CSCS, as they challenge the traditional 3×10 status quo and dive into the physiological necessity of true tissue loading. You’ll explore how to move past clinical guesstimation by using objective feedback loops and functional testing to bridge the gap between initial rehab and high-level performance. Learn actionable strategies for determining appropriate intensity, along with set and rep schemes that build genuine load tolerance for your patients. Tune in to learn why it’s time to “test, don’t guess” and how to safely apply progressive overload to optimize patient outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze the evidence around clinically relevant loading approaches
• Apply evidence-based, practical strategies to actionably address the challenge of proper load progression that is mindful of the patient’s history and current status, while also applying strength training principles to adequately build the patient’s load tolerance
• Solve patient case scenarios involving how to properly apply the principles of progressive overload in rehabilitation

Timestamps

• (00:00:00) Welcome
• (00:00:05) Introduction to loading in rehab
• (00:03:20) Understanding the importance of loading
• (00:05:52) Challenges in loading patients
• (00:08:45) Effective loading strategies
• (00:17:15) Balancing loading with patient safety
• (00:25:02) Teaching patients to self-load after rehab
• (00:27:36) Functional testing in rehabilitation
• (00:36:46) Case scenarios
• (00:42:20) Key takeaways for effective rehabilitation
• (00:44:50) Rest periods and their impact
• (00:47:32) Tailoring exercise for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
• (00:50:18) The importance of reps and failure levels
• (00:56:16) Isometrics and pain management in rehab
• (00:58:48) Conclusion and resources

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