Better Faster Podcast
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 126 ratingsThe Better Faster Podcast is your go to place for all things Physical Therapy and Strength & Conditioning. Brandon Vaughn and Josh Jeffery are at the forefront of blending these two worlds, and they come together on the BFP to discuss the most relevant topics facing clinicians and coaches. Some of their guests are the brightest minds in the worlds of PT and S&C, and their conversations are the perfect length for your morning commute.
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Episodes
Weighted Balls & Essential Oils
August 26, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThe guys answer a listener's question regarding the Netflix series (Un)Well. They also discuss breast milk, BV's nicotine experiment, TRT, weighted ball programs, hydroxychloroquine, pyramid schemes and more! Join the Patreon! patreon.com/betterfastercases MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Straight Fire Episode
August 19, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThe guys discuss Josh's updates with Richland County fire school, programming and training the West Columbia Fire Department, college football, Ohio, Patreon updates, who won the Billy Jones competition, cues for training and rehabbing dancers, winning local newspaper contests, and more! Join the Patreon! patreon.com/betterfastercases MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Billy Jones
August 10, 2020 19:00 - 18 minutes - 13.1 MBCompetition Alert! Coach Adam Bilodeau (@billyduke33) is back along with Haley Jones (@haleynothailee) making her podcast debut. They have devised a competition in response to the "Belts, Wraps, & Straps" episode where they will be performing the following workout for time: "Billy Jones" For time: 30 Pull Ups 20 Chest to Bar Pull Ups 10 Muscle Ups Haley will be going sans chalk, Adam will be using chalk. We will live-stream this on the @betterfasterpodcast instagram this Friday at 12...
BFC #8b Acute Mechanical LBP 2 of 2
August 08, 2020 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.6 MBPatreon free sample! Head over to patreon.com/betterfastercases for more content! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Ottawa Knee Rule
August 07, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.3 MBThe guys answer a listener's questions, give an update on BV's nicotine experiment, talk about how oncology patients are getting creative in order to survive, an upcoming Vertex challenge, and a recent case where a patient with a catastrophic knee injury was referred out. Join the Patreon! patreon.com/betterfastercases MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Nicotine
July 29, 2020 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThe guys discuss Brandon's nicotine experiment, baseball, The Citadel, ebaumsworld, and more! @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Brought to you by Vertex PT Specialists One patient per doctor of physical therapy, per hour, guaranteed. The best physical therapy ever! Vertex Performance Training Look good, feel good, live a better life. Body Tempering A new method of strength...
Belts, Wraps, and Straps
July 22, 2020 20:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBToday we have coach Adam Bilodeau on the podcast talking all things gear-related. We discussed as many articles of gear as we could think of in the CrossFit, powerlifting, fitness worlds and more! You can find Adam at @billyduke33 or [email protected] @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast @bvthept @joshjeffery5 MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Brought to you by Vertex PT Specialists One patient per doctor of ...
External Cues Without Context
July 01, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 8.45 MBExternal cues are better than internal cues...it's science. Josh and Brandon went rapid fire with some of their favorite cues. If you want to get in on this, head over to our Patreon at patreon.com/betterfastercases MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
BFC #1 - Hallux Limitus (Patreon Free Sample!)
June 30, 2020 09:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBJoin our Patreon channel for more! $5 gets you two bonus episodes each week. patreon.com/betterfastercases Support the show (http://paypal.me/betterfasterpod)
Telehealth
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBThe guys answer a listener question from a DPT student regarding Telehealth. They also discuss Josh's new house, collaborating with the local fire department, Elon Musk, Wall-E, CrossFit's new owner, and they play a game of "Physio or Chiro." Sign up for our Patreon page at patreon.com/betterfastercases MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
BFC #2 - CrossFit Shoulder (Patreon Free Sample!)
June 25, 2020 00:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBOn today's episode Josh dives into a recent evaluation he performed on a CrossFitter with anterior shoulder pain. This was a textbook presentation of a "CrossFit Shoulder" that involved digging deeper and breaking down movement patterns commonly used in CrossFit classes (If you haven't heard of the CrossFit shoulder, check out the content put out by our friends and BFP alums Dr. Zach Long and Dr. Mitch Babcock). Josh gives you an entire rundown of the eval and what was going through his mi...
Tennis Players and Overhead Athletes with Mara Argyriou
June 22, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBHappy Monday! Today, we are joined by student physical therapist Mara Argyriou to talk about shoulder injuries in tennis players and other overhead athletes. Mara is on her final rotation with us at Vertex PT but before PT school, she was a Division I tennis player at the College of Charleston. She chose this topic as part of her inservice and we thought it would make a great episode! We dive into the most common shoulder injuries seen in tennis players, potential risk factors for injury, pr...
Physio or Chiro?
May 21, 2020 02:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThe guys are back with some new twists for the podcast! Before diving into some content on PAP and broad jump training, Brandon and Josh introduce two new elements to the BFP. First, we have sound effects! Some of these are pretty funny and I'm sure it's only a matter of time before we add more. Second, we have a new game! This game is called "Physio or Chiro?" There is a lot of crazy stuff going on in the world and this segment is going to highlight some of the wildest (and it's a way for y...
Treating Athletes
May 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode changes it up. Brandon and Josh are answering the questions rather than asking them! We were joined by Dr. Reed Handlery and Dr. Aimee Depelteau to create this episode for the Health Promotion and Wellness in Physical Therapy course at USC. Dr. Handlery is a co-instructor of the course and part of the curriculum is to discuss special populations. He put together a list of questions to ask Aimee, Brandon and Josh about treating athletes. This was a great episode ...
SSMP
May 05, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBWhen evaluating an individual with rotator cuff related pain, the shoulder symptom modification procedure can be a great way to inform treatment. Josh began implementing aspects of this system while on his last rotation and has found it useful in many ways. The guys take some time to discuss how the procedure works and how it might fit into your shoulder evaluation. Enjoy the episode! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support...
Training on Shift Work
April 29, 2020 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBTraining while on a shift work schedule like 24on/48off can be difficult, but it's not impossible! There are some important considerations for structuring training to ensure you get the most out of the work you're putting in. Josh and Brandon have worked with many firefighters that have this exact schedule and on this episode they discuss strategies to optimize training in this population while ensuring they are ready to go whenever they get a call. Enjoy the episode! MedBridge Use the dis...
Patient Choice
April 21, 2020 16:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBHave you been told by your physician that you have to go to a certain clinic after your surgery? Did you know that in South Carolina, you can go see a physical therapist FIRST, without a referral? Are you unsure if your insurance will cover PT services? Brandon and Josh are back this week to talk about frequent questions they receive and some of the misinformation out there about where you can go for PT services and how direct access works in SC. Hint: be a savvy consumer! Where you go to re...
Concussions
April 13, 2020 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBToday, the guys are back talking about concussion management. The new CPG for concussion management was just published in JOSPT. Brandon has treated concussions for the last few years and has developed an in-house Vertex concussion management protocol, so this was a great opportunity to discuss the content of the CPG, compare it to the protocol we've been using here at Vertex and talk about updates going forward. Enjoy the episode! @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge ...
The Quarantine Episode
April 03, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 25.1 MBHey everyone! We hope everyone is staying safe in these trying times. We're back after a brief hiatus and wanted to update you on how things are going here in Columbia. We also lay out some tips on how to train at home, keep your nutrition on track and strategies for mindfulness and self care during all of this uncertainty. Again, we hope you all are well and please let us know if we can help you in any way! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individua...
Fittest Physio Event 3
March 03, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 6.58 MBHey BFP listeners! It's almost time for the Fittest Physio online competition and this week, the guys break down event 3. This event is all about testing your aerobic capacity. Check out this episode to hear about the details, why Josh programmed this event the way he did and some strategy to help you do your best on gameday. Enjoy! Fittest Physio Registration is open! Who: Physical Therapists, PTAs and student PTs/PTAs. When: 3/11/20 - 3/16/20 What: 5 events testing the entire continuum...
CSM Recap
February 19, 2020 22:00 - 16 minutes - 12 MBHey Everyone! The guys are back from CSM and had an incredible time. The presentation went well and they had a ton of great questions afterwards. Today, they discuss the presentation and the response, CSM as a whole and all things Denver (snowmobiling and donuts, what could be better!?). Enjoy! Fittest Physio Registration is open! Who: Physical Therapists, PTAs and student PTs/PTAs. When: 3/11/20 - 3/16/20 What: 5 events testing the entire continuum of fitness! Where: All online! You hav...
Conditioning in The Clinic
February 13, 2020 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBHey Everyone! On today's episode, Josh sits down to discuss implementing conditioning into the clinic. This can be tough to do depending on your setting and the time you have with each patient, but Josh lays out 4 strategies for you to try out with your patients. Our job is to maintain or even IMPROVE our patient's fitness during their time with us, so that means getting their heart rate up and possible making them sweat if we can! If you have any questions on this topic or any others, or a ...
Handstand Push-Up Progression - Fittest Physio Event #2
February 04, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBHappy Monday! We're back on track this week and coming at you with some of our favorite progressions for improving your handstand push-ups, or for getting your first one. This episode is perfect timing if you're planning on joining us for the Fittest Physio competition in March, as we released event # 2 earlier today and guess what, it's time to get upside down! This event is sponsored by our friends over at Crossover Symmetry and they are giving away a Hip AND Core system to the male and fe...
Pec Tears
February 01, 2020 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MB"The best way to rehab a torn pec is to avoid getting one in the first place" -- Donnie Thompson. We love this advice from our good friend (and BFP veteran) Super D because it emphasizes the importance of warming up and preparing for the task ahead (and the importance of good programming!). But sometimes these things happen. And if you find yourself in this boat or you're working with a patient who has a pec issue, this episode is full of some great advice and first hand experience on what t...
Non-Clinical PT Jobs
January 21, 2020 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBHappy Monday! Today, Brandon and Josh answer a listener question about non-clinical PT jobs. There are plenty of job opportunities outside of the clinic that PTs can explore if they are looking for something new. Enjoy the episode! @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Brought to you by Vertex PT Specialists One patient per doctor of physical therapy, per hour, guaranteed. The bes...
Thrusters and Burpees?!? Training for Fittest Physio Event 1
January 14, 2020 22:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBRegistration is officially open for the Fittest Physio Competition (go to www.local-comp.com). This online event will take place from March 11th through March 16th and will include 5 events across the entire continuum of fitness. Event 1 was released this week (thrusters and burpees anyone?!?) and Josh and Brandon discuss how to make sure you're ready to go in March! We also dive into a few of your most commonly asked questions regarding the event. Enjoy the episode! We want to thank The...
BFP Classic - Start a Cash Based Physical Therapy Practice With Less Than $3k
January 09, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 19.5 MBThis episode contains everything you need to start a successful cash based practice without breaking the bank. Josh (@joshjeffery5) and Brandon (@bvthept) simplify cash based physical therapy because it just isn't that complicated. Brandon discusses the steps he took when he opened his cash clinic PT 5 years ago from the initial conversation with the gym owner, to the basic startup costs. We also discuss the feasibility of opening up a practice fresh out of school, mindset, value, and scalab...
Dr. Jeff Moore
January 06, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBHappy Monday and Happy New Year! We are kicking off 2020 with an incredible episode with Dr. Jeff Moore (@jeffmooredpt) of ICE Physio (@icephysio). Jeff is truly a leader in our field. He and his colleagues at ICE are leading from the front and working to create "Physical Therapist 2.0" which means being fitness forward, manual therapy skilled and psychologically informed. In this episode, we chat with Jeff about creating a culture, mentorship in PT and in life, PT education, telehealth and ...
2019 Year in Review
December 30, 2019 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBHappy Monday and Happy Holidays! With this being the last episode of 2019, Brandon and Josh took some time to recap the past year. They chat about the most listened to episodes, the good and the bad we saw within the profession, the big life and business changes that came for both of them in 2019 and their goals (personally and professionally) for 2020. We thank you all for another great year and we wish you a Happy New Year! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% ...
MCL Injury
December 24, 2019 17:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBHappy Monday and Happy Holidays! Today's episode provides some insight into a recent MCL injury a client/patient/good friend of ours suffered last weekend while skiing. This was an interesting opportunity for the guys to chat about the mechanism of injury, acute management (ice anyone?), surgery vs conservative management and long term outcomes. This is also a great example of how PT can and should be involved from the start. Enjoy the episode and have a Merry Christmas! MedBridge Use the ...
Steady State Aerobic Work
December 18, 2019 00:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBToday's topic is steady state aerobic work. This is one of the most overlooked aspects of training for many of the athletes we see/work with. Why? Well, sometimes it can be pretty boring. But the boring, monotonous parts about training is often what separates good athletes from great athletes. The guys talk about parameters for this type of training for both athletes and patients, the underlying mechanisms that drive adaptation and how this benefits CrossFitters and other non-endurance athle...
CrossFit vs the NSCA
December 11, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.75 MBHappy Monday! Last week, a judge ruled that the NSCA would be required to pay almost $4 million to CrossFit in legal fees following a longstanding dispute between the two organizations. Brandon and Josh are in a unique spot to discuss this topic, as they work and coach CrossFitters daily and both have their CSCS certification from the NSCA. Check out their thoughts on this ruling and what it could mean for the two organizations going forward. Enjoy the episode! MedBridge Use the discount c...
Ordering of Exercises
December 03, 2019 00:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBHappy Monday! Today, Brandon and Josh chat about the factors they consider when deciding the order of exercises during a training session or in the clinic with a patient. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, there are certain principles to consider to ensure your athletes and patients get the most out of every exercise. Hope you enjoy! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
Running Analysis
November 26, 2019 21:00 - 34 minutes - 24.2 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys are chatting how they analyze running in the clinic, both on the treadmill and overground. They talk about the questions they dive into with runners when they come into the clinic, what they are looking for when performing a running analysis, common areas they may address and continuing education opportunities if you want to learn more about working with runners. Also, this episode starts out with a hilarious story from Vertex Cayce's own Chelsea Aquino that you...
Running Gait Analysis
November 26, 2019 21:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys are chatting how they analyze running in the clinic, both on the treadmill and overground. They talk about the questions they dive into with runners when they come into the clinic, what they are looking for when performing a running analysis, common areas they may address and continuing education opportunities if you want to learn more about working with runners. @vertexpt @vertexstrength @betterfasterpodcast MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD t...
PT Class 2.0
November 18, 2019 22:00 - 38 minutes - 27 MBHappy Monday! Josh and Brandon went back to USC to chat with the 2nd and 3rd year DPT students in Dr. Jim Floyd's class. A handful of students jumped in to discuss the CMS ruling, PT school curriculum, school/life balance, guidance/information outside of school, and a host of other PT hot topics. We hope you enjoy today's episode! MedBridge Use the discount code BETTERFASTERPOD to get over 40% off your individual subscription! Support the show
All Things CrossFit Open
November 12, 2019 00:00 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBHappy Monday! As most of you know, Brandon and Josh work with a lot of CrossFitters. Currently, we are finishing up week 4 of the CrossFit Open so the guys wanted to take some time to chat about all the variables that play a huge role in performance this time of year. The talk about adjusting training schedule, structuring the intensity of your training sessions to match, recovery and nutrition practices, a recap of the demands of the first 4 workouts and how to use this data to drive your o...
The Bullsh*t Episode
October 28, 2019 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBHappy Monday! Today, the fellas are out to expose all of the B.S. you see in the health and fitness space. There is a lot of junk out there, and the guys try to sift through it and tell you what works and what doesn't. If you feel strongly about any of these interventions, hit us up and let's discuss it! Just remember, your spine isn't out of alignment and your MRI probably isn't as bad as you think. Enjoy! - Where to find us: @betterfasterpodcast @joshjeffery5 @bvthept MedBridge Use the...
Hiring Employees
October 22, 2019 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.86 MBHappy Monday! Today, Brandon goes solo to chat about what he looks for when hiring a new employee. Brandon shares with you the main things he is evaluating when interviewing a potential candidate. Some of them are more obvious, like how well someone communicates, but some are more subtle, like how the candidate interacts with the front desk staff upon arrival. If you are part of the hiring process at your facility or you are going to be interviewing for a new position any time soon, this epi...
Building Rapport and Creating Change
October 14, 2019 21:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is a special one. Josh was able to sit down interview his better half, Kelsey Jeffery, to chat about the keys to building rapport and a therapeutic alliance with your patients, motivational interviewing and how to work with your patients/clients on creating behavior change. Kelsey is a clinical social worker here in Columbia, SC and she primarily works with adolescents and young adults with substance abuse issues and provides other trauma based services. There i...
How To Get Your First Pull-Up - BFP Classic
October 10, 2019 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBThis episode is all about how to get your first strict pull-up! This one is full of actionable content if you've been struggling to get your first pull-up, if it's on your bucket list, or if you're a coach and you've got some athletes that you're trying to help get their first strict pull-up. This episode will help determine what your or your athlete's limiter may be and how to structure training to help reach this goal. Where to find us: betterfasterpodcast.com (@betterfasterpodcast) car...
Do You Even Top Tier?
October 08, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.5 MBToday, the guys dive into the top tier assessment from Gray Cook and Functional Movement Systems. This is something Brandon and Josh both use often with patients in the clinic. They go over the movements in this assessment, what you're looking for with each movement, why it's important to be assessing how your patient moves and how you can use something like the top tier to assess irritability and determine what else you may want to look into. Hope you enjoy today's episode! Where to find u...
The Century Mark
October 01, 2019 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is the 100th episode of the Better Faster Podcast, and we can't thank you all enough for listening in the last two years. On today's show we recap our athlete's performances from this past weekend's Greenville Games, we chat about the proposed changes to the medicare fee schedule, we answer a listener's question about treating rib dysfunction and we breakdown Brandon's "Flying 7" challenge (can anyone break 17 seconds?). Again, thank you for tuning in and we hop...
Pat Casey: The Remix
September 23, 2019 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIt was an honor to have Dr. Pat Casey on for a second time today! You may remember our previous conversation with Pat (episode 7) when he was and active duty PT in the Army stationed at Ft. Jackson. We love having Pat as part of our team, and today we got to dive in to some topic in which he is a subject matter expert. We talk about the new Army combat readiness test, transitioning to a civilian clinic and how to diagnose and femoral neck stress fractures. Pat is a wealth of knowledge and we...
Grip Strength
September 17, 2019 00:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBToday, the guys chat about their favorite ways to increase grip strength. Grip strength is so important in not only athletic performance, but as an indicator of longevity and a predictor of all cause mortality. Brandon always says the fountain of youth is really "grip strength, muscle mass and gait speed." Training your grip doesn't have to be complicated, and the guys give you some great examples you can start including in your own program! Hope you enjoy the episode! Where to find us: ...
Is CrossFit Dangerous?
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is all about CrossFit and the misconceptions surrounding injuries with this popular fitness modality. The guys talk about the stats around injuries in CrossFit, basic training principles to mitigate injury risk with not only just CrossFit, but any type of training, and they give you their thoughts on who would win a head-to-head competition, prime Froning or prime Fraser. Hope you enjoy today's episode! Helpful Links: "The Truth About CrossFit Injuries" thebar...
SI Joint
September 03, 2019 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBHey everyone! Hope you had a great Labor Day weekend. Today, Brandon and Josh sit down and chat about the sacroiliac joint (SI joint). They address some of the common myths out there, diagnosis and treatment, and review the new publication from one of the leading researchers in this area, Dr. Mark Laslett. Let's just say, the guys probably won't be going to an SIJ course anytime soon. Hope you enjoy today's episode! Helpful Links: Diagnosis of Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Validity of individual ...
Pregnancy and Postpartum
August 27, 2019 23:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBHey everyone! Today, the guys chat about exercise considerations during pregnancy and postpartum as you return to activity. While every situation is unique, the general consensus is to keep moving! They talk about modifications to reduce injury risk while pregnant, intensity modifications, how different types of deliveries change the return to activity plan, how to progress to increased levels of intra-abdominal pressure and how to systematically reintroduce impact. This was a really cool to...
Anabolic Window
August 20, 2019 23:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MBHappy Monday! Today, the guys are talking about the idea of a post workout anabolic window, also known as the "Window of Gains!" The guys talk about what this window is, why it could be important, the type of person this information could help, nutrient timing as a whole and when it might be important to discuss this topic with a client. Hope you enjoy! Where to find us: Hit us up on Instagram @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vptstrength) vertexpt.com (@ver...
Iliotibial (IT) Band Syndrome
August 13, 2019 21:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBHappy Monday! Today's episode is a listener request on iliotibial band syndrome. Brandon and Josh chat about what ITB is, proposed mechanisms of injury, methods of assessment and how we get these people better. We see this often in runners, cyclists and hikers. This one is full of great actionable info! Hope you enjoy today episode! Where to find us: Hit us up on Instagram @betterfasterpodcast Vertex Performance Training (@vertexstrength) vertexpt.com (@vertexpt) Josh Jeffe...