The E3 Rehab Podcast

The E3 Rehab Podcast

We are Doctors of Physical Therapy who specialize in rehabilitation, performance, and injury risk reduction. Our mission is simple: empower YOU to overcome your setbacks and crush your goals using evidence-based education. Check out our YouTube, Blog, Podcast, and Rehab Programs!

Episodes

November 18, 2025 64 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Asaf Weisman to discuss his new paper, "Adieu to an aphorism: why nociception is necessary for pain." We dive into the limitations of the current IASP definitions of pain and nociception, phantom limb pain, sensory manipulations and illusions, the problem with anecdotes, how to actually help patients with chronic pain, and much more.

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Chris Hughen sat down with Scott Greenberg to discuss achilles tendon rupture rehab. We dive into the key differences between surgical and non-surgical rehab, the early-stage priorities in both rehabs, the importance of a gradual progression and not rushing the process, acknowledging individual variability in recovery timelines, and much more. 

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/axboPdEiZFE 

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November 7, 2025 24 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to introduce E3 Rehab Premium. We discuss how Premium differs from our normal E3 Rehab Podcast episodes and the format behind the different weekly conversations including research reviews, case studies, and Q&As. We also dive into our own backgrounds with education, clinical practice, and mentorship. Finally, we tell listeners how they can subscribe. 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss phase 2 of ACL rehab. We recap the priorities from phase 1, outline the new goals of phase 2, cover how to build a structured and progressive resistance training plan, discuss when to implement running and plyometrics, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0EpGJls1Yfw 

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YouTube Video: ACL Rehab Phase 2

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things hip osteoarthritis. We dive into the diagnosis of hip OA, recommended management strategies, when to consider a hip replacement, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GM4x3Co3ptU 

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October 21, 2025 69 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Tim Shay to discuss what it means to be brilliant at the basics. We dive into Tim's evolution as a physical therapist and clinical instructor, what it means to be brilliant at the basics, recommendations for students and new grads, how he's managed to stay in the field for so long, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/5OYyoTHLm-Q 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss early-stage ACL rehab. We dive into the five priorities of phase one, including minimizing increases in pain and swelling, restoring knee extension and knee flexion, improving quadriceps function, and normalizing walking. We also discuss additional strength and conditioning recommendations, dealing with doubt and uncertainty, and much more.

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Chris Hughen sat down with Paul Salamh to discuss shoulder pain and imaging. We dive into a host of different clinical scenarios including, identifying red flags, shoulder dislocations, rotator-cuff related shoulder pain, calcific tendinopathy, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/vuRtM4R7UPk 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things patellofemoral pain. We dive into the diagnosis of patellofemoral pain, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/oipAkApHL0Y 

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September 23, 2025 61 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Ney Meziat to demystify text neck. We dive Ney's research on neck pain and posture, cognitive functional therapy, addressing lifestyle factors, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/QOw3eLhVeCc 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Jared Maynard to discuss his health and rehab journey. We dive into Jared's rare medical diagnoses, his time spent in the hospital — including weeks on life support — his process of regaining function and deadlifting over 500 pounds, how his experiences have changed him as a coach and physio, and much more

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/GdcYXwXGQMc 

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September 9, 2025 67 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Dylan Carmody to discuss all things calves. We dive into the differences between the gastroc and soleus muscles, running vs resistance training, bent knee vs straight knee heel raises, range of motion, testing, rehab considerations, and much more. 

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/dANs_MAeclg 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Jess Elis to discuss the evolution of a PT career. We dive into the new grad phase and clinical imposter syndrome, the importance of finding a mentor, navigating career opportunities, embracing failure, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/K-reMZgcmT8 

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The Rehab Code Website

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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss all things plantar fasciitis. We dive into the diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, recommended management strategies, outdated beliefs, a personal case study, and much more.

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Chris Hughen sat down with Howard Luks to discuss his perspective as an orthopedic surgeon. We dive into the importance of rehabilitation, understanding joint pain and metabolic health, navigating conversations with patients, collaborating with surgeons and rehab providers, the state of orthopedic surgery, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/Qv7a7mCJEaw 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Derek Garza to discuss all things plyometrics and ACL Rehab. We dive into the preparation for plyometrics, how to initially introduce plyos, the importance of deceleration, introduction to running, common mistakes, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/wBKDmtWqXBQ 

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August 5, 2025 46 mins

Chris Hughen sat down with Taylor Goldberg to discuss all things hypermobility. We dive into hEDS and HSD, the most common comorbidities in these populations, the value of a multidisciplinary team, the role of exercise, educational resources, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/0S0JMc0Dnho 

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Chris Hughen sat down with Luke Heath to discuss all things ACL. We dive into the initial examination after a knee injury, the first exam following an ACL Reconstruction, daily and weekly check-ins, testing, key phases of rehab, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/lFGccLIrqnA 

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Aspetar ACL Protocol

Aspetar ACL Clinical Practice Guideline

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Chris Hughen down with Marc Surdyka to discuss low back pain. We dive into the most common types of low back pain, how much the diagnosis and imaging really matter, the truth around posture and core strength, effective management strategies, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/j5UUbgdoKGQ 

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YouTube Video: Lower Back Pain Rehab

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Chris Hughen sat down with Rayce Houser and Joey Scambia to discuss athletic low back pain. We dive into the different types of spondys, a thorough exam and differential diagnosis process for athletes presenting with low back pain, stages of rehab, common mistakes when rehabbing a spondy, and much more.

Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/2I3tz9pm5F4 

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