Episodes
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"I see rehab professionals moving away from a system that is so transactional into a system where our main focus is to help people live well no matter what life throws at them. There is so much value in unlocking movement and untapped potential."
Join me in this episode where I was a guest on the Sports Physio Alaska Experience with physical therapist Zuzana Rogers. In this conversation, we talk about my experience opening a gait lab, how my team and I integrate data into rehab, the misconceptions about what a running gait analysis is, the misunderstandings of knee arthritis and cartilage health, and more!
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The Sports Physio Alaska Experience with Zuzana Rogers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-physio-alaska-experience/id1692351670
Hey everyone, if you've been enjoying the show, help others learn about the show by rating and reviewing this podcast. Thank you!
If you have questions about starting or growing your biomechanics business, you can reach out to me directly at [email protected]
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Should your first hire as a business owner be an admin assistant or a physical therapist?
In this episode, I will share my thought process on how I decided who to hire as my first employee AND, more importantly, WHY I made that decision.
You will always remember your first hire. It's a big but necessary decision if you want to grow a business versus being a one-person show.
Should you hire someone that generates revenue or someone that can help organize you and your business?
I was eager to record this episode because I waited too long to hire my first employee, and it cost me time, energy, and more stress than I needed. I hope this episode helps you grow your business faster and with fewer headaches and issues.
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Hey everyone, if you've been enjoying the show, help others learn about the show by rating and reviewing this podcast. Thank you!
If you have questions about starting or growing your biomechanics business, please reach out to [email protected]
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Getting runners to interact with you at running races is a challenging feat. In this episode, I will share the formula my team and I used to generate 28 hot leads from a single running event.
If you're starting your rehab business, networking and events will be the primary source of generating new clients. If you've "tried" getting new clients from events but struggled to get people to engage and talk to you, this episode is for you.
Having tabled dozens of events, my team and I have learned a thing or two that I'll share in this episode. I'll share the many ways we've failed (despite thinking our plan was terrific), and I'll also share a formula we used at our most recent race that tripled our sign-ups.
I'll also share the mindset you need going into a big event and why your strategy, as a small business, must be vastly different from all the other major companies tabling at events.
You'll want to listen to this episode if you're going to nail your event strategy to get engaged leads that become clients.
Want help starting or growing your biomechanics rehab business? Do you want direct feedback and insight from someone who's built a 100% cash-pay biomechanics rehab practice?
If that sounds like you, let's jump on a call so I can help jumpstart your business.
Reach out directly at [email protected]. I can help get you "unstuck" from whatever is holding you back from starting or growing your business.
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In this episode, I'll explain why you should model how you run your business and lead your team like a general contractor.
General contractors are world-class at using a little-known but powerful formula for delegating responsibility to staff members to stay focused on the highest-leverage tasks that grow their businesses.
This formula has helped me develop my team while freeing up my calendar to focus on the key responsibilities of being a business owner.
If you're "stuck" treating clients and feel like you're doing everything in your business, this episode is a must-listen despite having administrative and clinical staff around you. Using this formula will help you drastically increase your productivity and your team's output while allowing you to work on projects that fill you up versus stealing your energy.
Business lessons are all around us, and this one comes from watching the general contractor helping my family remodel our dusty backyard!
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Want help starting or growing your biomechanics rehab business? Do you want direct feedback and insight from someone who's built a 100% cash-pay biomechanics rehab practice?
If that sounds like you, let's jump on a call so I can help jumpstart your business.
Reach out directly at [email protected]. I can help get you "unstuck" from whatever is holding you back from starting or growing your business.
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Muscle EMG is by far and away the most frequently used biofeedback tool we use at our clinic. If I could only keep one piece of technology, out of my entire gait lab, EMG would be the one.
In this episode I breakdown what surface EMG is and its many benefits for clients and clinicians. I’ll also share the most common ways we use EMG with clients so you can start using it with your clients.
If you’ve been looking to add technology to your rehab practice but don’t want to make a big investment, but still want the highest upside, EMG would be the place to start.
I will continue to share my experience in using technology in rehab medicine and share “best practices” to speed the transition from boring and outdated rehab to innovative and fun.
If you have specific questions about adding technology to your practice, you can reach out to me at [email protected].
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In this episode, we'll discuss the critical elements of successfully navigating a 3D running gait analysis, helping you streamline the process and deliver actionable results while keeping your clients engaged and informed.
Performing a running gait analysis can feel overwhelming. My goal in this episode is to help you “keep it simple” while helping you avoid common pitfalls. I share my insights on what I’ve learned, having done over 1,000 running analyses and having trained eight practitioners in our process.
Here’s what you can expect from the show:
How to Set the Right Expectations for Clients
How to Standardize Your Running Analysis Process
How to Keep It Simple for the Client (it’s not about you!)
How to Focus on 1-2 Key Findings
Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or just beginning your journey into 3D running gait analysis, this episode is packed with practical insights to enhance your skills and better serve your clients.
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Want some insight into the data we use for our running gait testing? I’ve written a book for runners that educates practitioners on the key elements and data to focus on during a running analysis.
You can grab a copy here: The Running Blueprint: The Science-Backed Training System to Unlock Your Speed, Increase Your Efficiency, and Run Injury Free
If you have questions about biomechanics in rehab medicine, setting up your lab, or questions about your business, you can reach me at [email protected]
See you next episode!
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In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Chris Hughes.
Dr. Hughes is a professor at Slippery Rock University and Editor of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy Cases. His research and teaching have centered around biomechanics and motion analysis in orthopedics. He has branched out and used his knowledge to reduce workplace injuries in the warehouses of major grocery stores. Talk about a niche industry!
Using 3D motion technology, EMG, and video Dr. Hughes and his team have studied the ergonomics of warehouse workers, providing valuable information on how to reduce workplace injury and strain while also improving efficiency. Dr. Hughes is an excellent example of how to think outside the box and address a need in the community using biomechanics technology.
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Hughes about his career, how its morphed and adapted over the years, what it’s like now owning a business, being a professor, and treating clients, and what he sees as the future of physical therapy outside of the traditional clinical practices.
If you’re looking to do something “different” with your PT career, this episode is one to listen to!
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Slippery Rock University: https://www.sru.edu/academics/graduate-programs/physical-therapy-doctor-of-physical-therapy
Get in touch with Dr. Chris Hughes:
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“How you manage your personal life is how you’ll manage your business.”
In this episode, I’m going to venture into the personal aspect of running a business. A business, after all, should be a means to an end and not the be all end all. It’s also true that no amount of business success can make up for failure at home.
How you structure your business should reflect you and should support your family’s lifestyle. All too often though, a business becomes the spoiled brat in the family that gets all the attention at the expense of others.
I haven’t always had the secret formula to make a business, a marriage, and a large family work. I’ve learned some lessons through trial and error and this podcast is about sharing those lessons.
Although this episode isn’t about biomechanics tech and innovative business models, I can assure you, that the lessons I share in this podcast has made it so that running a business isn’t a burden on my family but rather a part of the system that allows our family to thrive and live a life full of lasting memories and experiences.
One of the goals of this podcast was to build a community around business owners and innovators who are changing the game of rehab medicine.
One of those individuals is my good friend Dr. Justin Rabinowitz.
Justin is the host of the Business School For The Rehab Chiropractor. Whether you’re a PT, a chiro, or other health professional, his podcast is chock full of world-class business lessons.
Here’s a great episode to start with: Business School For The Rehab Chiro Podcast
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In this episode of The Business of Biomechanics, I got to talk with strength and conditioning specialist and business owner Matt Guffey. Matt is the founder of Victory High Performance, a thriving niche personal training and performance center in San Jose, California, that caters to Brazilian jiu-jitsu athletes.
In this episode, Matt walks us through his journey from being an ice hockey athlete, then a AAA hockey coach to how he started and grew his training business. Matt describes the key strategies he used to get his first clients and how he’s developed raving fans and a massive community presence.
He also talks through key decisions he made in his business journey, including moving locations, hiring his first employees, and developing strategic partners. Matt also talks about how he leverages technology to precisely track training loads, intensity, and programs for his athletes.
Since opening his training facility, his business has quadrupled in size in large part to his dedication to learning the game of business, investing in people, and leading with integrity. Matt is a stellar example of blending your passion and purpose while developing a community and building a value-centered business.
Here’s how you can reach out to Matt:
https://victoryhighperformance.comemail: [email protected]
Instagram: victoryhighperformance
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In this episode, I talk about how to focus on what matters when opening your own business and how to avoid majoring in minor details.
It’s safe to say we all struggle with focus from time to time. Whether in school or in the initial stages of opening your own business, there is always a lot to do. There will always be something else on the “to-do” list, and figuring out how to use your time is one of the most valuable skills you can learn.
When opening your business, focusing on what matters will determine if you succeed or fail.
The problem many new business owners need help with is prioritizing their work. All too often, business owners focus on “task” related items like ordering equipment, determining what colors should be in the logo, and picking out which dumbbells to buy. Yes, you need to decide on these task items, but they are not what will drive your business forward.
Focusing on client acquisition strategy, target client development, creating a core offer, and client retention will significantly impact your business, and prioritizing these higher-level thinking tasks takes time and effort.
In this episode, I’ll talk through how to set the proper focus and priorities, the strategies I use to stay focused, and the mindset needed in the early stages of business to drive success.
Focusing on the right priorities is a learned skill that takes practice. I’ve benefitted from mentors who’ve “been there – done that” and can direct my focus on what truly matters.
If you have questions about starting a biomechanics cash-pay business or adding cash-pay services to your existing business, here’s how you can get in touch.
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: kevinvandipt
If you’re a PT student about to graduate or a physical therapist that wants to work in a biomechanics cash-pay business, the emphasizes personal and professional growth, you can apply here:
https://compedgept.applytojob.com/apply
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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with sports scientist Michael Kiely from Training Haus in Minnesota.
Michael isn’t just a data geek behind a computer. He and his colleagues have now performed over 5,000 biomechanical ACL return to play tests and they’re using that data in every stage of rehab to drive more optimal long-term outcomes while reducing re-injury rates. Michael also has a background in strength and conditioning which gives him a unique perspective into bridging the gap between lab tests and sport play.
In this episode we cover when to perform return to play testing, what to test, key variables, how to navigate the transition from rehab to team play, the role of fatigue and intensity metrics in sport integration, and much more.
If you’re looking for a revolutionary approach to athlete testing, monitoring, and conditioning look no further than Training Haus. Their 22,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility is insane and the sheer volume of testing and data their gathering at every level of athlete recovery and development is unparalleled.
Michael is a man with crazy energy and a deep passion to share what he is learning with everyone so the fields of rehab and sports performance can up their game, reduce re-injury rates, and increase the likelihood that athletes return to their previous level of competition.
If you want to know more about Michael and Training Haus you can reach him at [email protected]
www.traininghaus.com
Thank you so much for listening to this episode!
If you found this content valuable and you want to learn more about incorporating biomechanics and technology into your rehab or sports performance clinic here’s how you can get in touch.
Reach out via email: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram: @kevinvandipt
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In this episode, I share the most common concerns, and worries practice owners have about adding technology to their private practice.
So far, everyone clinician I’ve talked to wants to add technology to their practice but hasn’t pulled the trigger to buy it. In fact, they have only done some preliminary searching online without speaking to any of the key companies making the technology.
Additionally, they haven’t moved from “dreams and wishes” to objective reasoning and actual decision-making.
I’ve found that they are being held back by false beliefs. These false beliefs delay the decision-making process leaving clinicians exactly where they are right now…
In this episode, I share the three most common false beliefs and how my team and I have overcome them in my practice. I hope that if you are considering adding tech to your practice, this episode breaks down some of the barriers holding you back so you can decide to innovate your practice and be part of the tech revolution in rehab medicine.
Here’s how you can contact me if you have specific questions about adding biomechanics technology to your practice.
You can email me at [email protected] You can reach me on Instagram @kevinvandiptThank you for listening! If you’re finding value in the show, it would mean the world to me if you could share it with other innovative, forward-thinking clinicians.
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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with business owner, chiropractor and sports scientist Dr. Patrick Healy from Healy Chiropractic in Veazie Maine.
Patrick shares his experience coming out of chiropractor school in St. Louis to working for the University of Maine to opening his own gait and biomechanics lab. He shares his insights on how he got started, obstacles he faced, and how he’s using innovative technology to expand sports medicine in New England.
Having worked with college and professional athletes, Patrick has a wealth of knowledge on how biomechanics technology can make a massive impact on outcomes and performance.
He also has a unique design feature of his lab that you’ll want to hear about!
If you have questions for Patrick or find yourself in the Maine area needing a professional in sports science you can use these resources.
Website: https://healychiro.com
Email: [email protected]
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For this episode, I went back listened back to the biomechanics and business professionals I’ve had on the show in order to find their common traits and beliefs.
I love studying and watching greatness. The professionals I’ve had on this show are innovators in their fields, are pushing the boundaries of sports science, and have achieved a high level of success that many aspire to.
After listening back to every episode, and after listening to episodes I’ve recorded that will soon be released, I found 5 key traits of biomechanics and business innovators.
These 5 traits drive action, results, focus, interest, fulfilment, and impact. They make the work these professionals are doing truly meaningful and rewarding. That is something not many rehab professionals can claim.
If you want a dynamic, engaging, and fun career or you want step outside the norm and change your business and ride the wave of tech innovation this is the episode for you.
If you have questions about how to add biomechanics technology to your practice – you can reach out to me [email protected]
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In this latest episode I got to sit down with Dr. Natty Bandasak of Myokinetix physical therapy and performance who’s created a unique, profitable, and fast-growing business focusing on treating active people and athletes while delivering world-class service.
Natty’s story of being overworked and burnt out working in an insurance-pay clinic will resonate with listeners in the same boat who are thinking of starting their own practice. Natty shares his journey of how Myokinetix began from inception to where it is today and how it has relentlessly focused on going above and beyond for their clients.
Natty and his team and Myokinetix, through their unique service offering and niche focus, have been able to regularly work with all levels of athletes from high school to the pros. Natty has written a popular book on ACL rehab, started the BadAss Clinicians Podcast, and provides top tier education and content in his videos on social. Natty is passionate about helping other clinicians escape “big insurance” through entrepreneurship.
Here's how you can get in touch with Natty:
https://www.myokinetix.com
Instagram:
@doctor.natty
@badass_clinicians_podcast
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In this episode, I share a recent experience I had on a date with my wife that taught me a valuable lesson about the relationship between money, expectations, and experiences.
More specifically, this experience showed me how our own relationship with money clouds our judgement when it comes to providing exceptional experiences for our clients.
Sometimes spending less on an experience ruins the experience.
When it comes to physical therapy, some clients aren’t looking for a discount. In fact, that is exactly the opposite of what they’re looking for.
The problem is that our assumptions and clunky relationship with money keep us from offering what could be a truly life changing experience simply because we felt that our client wanted to save money.
If this is striking a chord, then dive into the episode.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode!
If you found this content valuable and you want to learn more about incorporating biomechanics and technology into your rehab or sports performance clinic here’s how you can get in touch.
Reach out via email: [email protected]
Follow me on Instagram: @kevinvandipt
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In this episode I had the opportunity to talk with Dr. Carter Hoffman physical therapist, strength and conditioning specialist, and director of the Wisconsin Performance Institute (WPI). Carter and his team have played an integral role in joining and pushing the boundaries of cutting edge biomechanics technology with baseball pitching and hitting analysis through their innovative VELO program.
In addition to sharing his story and journey into the field of biomechanics, and how students and new graduates can do the same, Carter shares valuable insights on the growth of WPI and how having the right people who are curious and passionate make all the difference. If you’re a practitioner looking into being a rehab director or clinic director, Carter also talks through what the role looks like now, where it was before, and what he sees his role is in the development and expansion of WPI.
Be sure to follow Carter on Instagram: @hoffman.cart_dpt
You can follow WPI and their valuable content on Instagram: @wisperformance
Website: https://wisperformance.com
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I’ve recently returned from attending a rehab business mastermind that I’ve been going to for the last 5 years, and in this episode, I share my reflections and takeaways. Often, the value of these events is in the “think time” that happens on the plane ride home. This episode is the result of my think time.
Here’s a little snapshot of my reflection:
Why do we assume learning has to come from NEW information? The depth of knowledge creates the depth of conviction. A boring business is a successful business. The process doesn’t change – you change.Thanks for listening and I hope you get your own takeaways that you can apply to your life or business.
If you have questions, or a topic you’d like me to talk about on the show, shoot me an email at [email protected] or reach out on Instagram @kevinvandipt
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In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Matt Jordan who is one of the leading experts in the field of athlete injury risk testing, training program design for elite athletes, strength and power training, and one of the leaders in using dual force plate technology in athlete analysis and monitoring.
Dr. Matt Jordan is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary and holds a Master of Science in Exercise and Neuromuscular Physiology, and a PhD in Medical Science. Matt co-directs the Integrative Neuromuscular Sport Performance Lab where he studies neuromuscular adaptations to resistance training and secondary and tertiary traumatic knee injury prevention. He’s worked with NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, and has consulted with elite winter Olympians over 6 Winter Games.
In this episode Matt shares his journey into the injury risk and sports performance world, his takeaways from 20+ years of vertical jump testing and lower extremity injury risk analysis, and his passion into teaching and educating health and performance professionals on how to stay curious and use an interdisciplinary approach to movement and performance analysis.
Matt regularly puts out some of the best and most actionable content in his field which can be accessed by visiting www.jordanstrength.com and following @jordanstrength on Instagram.
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In this episode I share my own journey and stories from the business world about a pervasive but silent limiter to progress in business and in life – the need to be “perfect” and the fear of failure.
As it’s often been said, “perfect is the enemy of good”. Now, with Instagram filters and people showcasing the BEST parts of their lives on social media we are inundated with the desire to be and showcase to the world – “perfect”.
In launching my business and releasing new products I’ve struggled with wanting everything to be perfect before letting it out into the world. In every instance, the desire to be perfect has kept me from actually getting to where I want to go, or at least delaying it significantly. The fear of failure and negative feedback is what keeps most people from starting a business…but it doesn’t have to.
In this episode I break down the price and penalty of perfectionism and the ways in which I’ve learned to become comfortable with failure which has allowed me to grow my business, and in many ways, grow in my personal life. Thanks for listening and enjoy!
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