Strength In Knowledge

Strength in Knowledge is a performance-driven podcast for physical therapists, coaches, and athletes who refuse to separate rehab from performance. Hosted by Dr. John Allan Furgeson, DPT, a performance physical therapist at Rehab 2 Perform, each episode delivers evidence-based conversations on sports rehabilitation, return to sport, and the clinical frameworks that bridge the gap between the training room and the treatment table.

Strength In Knowledge is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 143 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #8

  Growth Without Sacrifice: How Provider-Led Healthcare Scales

  Aug 10, 202619 minS2

  Private equity doesn't have to be the villain of healthcare, but it changes the math. When non-providers start running provider spaces, the metrics shift from patient outcomes to productivity targets, and staff feel that pressure first. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Josh Funk, CEO of Rehab 2 Perform, to break down what a provider-led alternative actually looks like in practice. Not a mission statement. An operational framework: an 80/20 rule where 80% of capacity goes to production and 20% is protected on purpose for staff wellness, collaboration, and continuing education. What they cover: Why private equity ownership shifts incentives away from patient care The 80/20 rule behind a provider-led business model The metrics that matter more than revenue: net promoter score, staff retention, patient outcomes Balancing consumer and clinician branding during expansion Why every clinician needs basic business literacy, and what it unlocks The importance of asking questions Growth means nothing if it costs the people delivering the care. This episode highlights how to build it differently. Social Media: Rehab2Perform R2P Academy Dr. Josh Funk

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  Episode #7

  Clinic to Courtside: The Priorities of Pro Basketball Rehab

  Jul 27, 202625 minS2

  Most clinicians think about return to sport as the finish line. What gets missed is everything that happens before that — the off-season decisions, the testing philosophy, and the role clarity that actually determines whether an athlete comes back stronger. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Alex Hubelbank, DPT, ATC, CSCS, to break down what elite-level rehab and performance really looks like inside professional sports. What they cover: How the line between PT, athletic training, and strength & conditioning is based on role, not skill — and where that breaks down Why staying off the court matters: using GPP and unrelated movement skills, like hand-fighting or dance, to build capacity without repetitive load How to structure a 4-5 month off-season into phases, from lowest-hanging fruit to sport-specific prep Why testing every 4-6 weeks beats chasing constant data, and the question to ask before every test: am I testing for me, or for their care plan? Reading context — sleep, nutrition, life stress — before deciding whether a testing day is even worth running Building trust and credibility with professional athletes when the stakes, and the scrutiny, are highest If you've ever wondered what separates a good off-season from a great one, this episode reframes how elite performance is actually built, one deliberate decision at a time. Social Media: Rehab2Perform R2P Academy Dr. Alex Hubelbank

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  Episode #6

  The Waiting Room Effect: Neuroscience Of The Patient Experience

  Jul 13, 202626 minS2

  Most clinicians focus on what they do to a patient. What they miss is everything happening before that ever starts. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Katie Dabrowski, co-owner of Old Bull Athletics and neuroscience faculty at Nova Southeastern University, to break down the controllable factors that shape a patient's nervous system, and why performance-focused rehab beats the standard model. What they cover: How the clinical environment itself raises or lowers threat before a single exercise happens Why "convincing" a patient they're wrong about their pain backfires, and what to do instead The two-question filter for every intervention: is it changing physiology, and is it changing psychology? Why ice and prolonged passive treatment fail to prepare athletes for the demands of return to sport How to choose objective tests that actually mean something instead of chasing data for its own sake Reading a patient's confidence and fear without asking them to spell it out for you How to shape a patient's perception of rehab before they ever walk through the door If you've ever wondered why two patients with the same injury heal at completely different rates, this episode reframes what actually drives outcomes, and why it starts long before the first rep. Social Media: Rehab2Perform R2P Academy Dr. Katie Dabrowski

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  Episode #5

  Beyond The Brain: How Concussions Increase Risk Of Lower Body Injuries

  Jun 29, 202637 minS2

  Most clinicians treat a concussion and move on. What they miss is what happens next. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Olivia Abdoo, DPT, SCS, CPSS, CSCS to break down one of the most underrecognized findings in sports medicine: athletes who sustain a concussion are 58% more likely to suffer a lower extremity injury. That number demands a framework shift. What they cover: Why neurological healing extends well beyond the standard 7-day return to sport protocol How concussion disrupts muscle activation, force output, movement patterns, and dual task performance The integrated systems framework and what it means for lower body injury risk Why sport-specific activity is the best neurocognitive rehabilitation available How to match rehab to the athlete's energy system profile rather than generic aerobic protocols Interval training as the most effective tool for assessing and rehabilitating the autonomic nervous system The 10 to 14 day window of vulnerability and how to navigate return to play within it Domains of concussion presentation: vestibular, ocular, autonomic, cervical, cognitive, and affective If you work with athletes in any capacity, this episode reframes what concussion recovery actually requires and why the lower body is part of the conversation from day one. Social Media: Rehab2Perform R2P Academy Dr. Olivia Abdoo

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  Episode #4

  Camp, Combat, and Complexity: How the Fighter's Mindset Complicates Rehab

  Jun 15, 202629 minS2

  Combat sports don't fit neatly into a rehab template. The demands are different, the risk tolerance is different, and the athlete in front of you is wired differently than anyone else you'll treat. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Hector Wang to break down what it actually takes to rehab a combat athlete, from understanding the complexity of the sport to building a legitimate return to competition framework. What they cover: Why combat sports are commonly misunderstood by clinicians and what that costs the athlete Pain neuroscience and how it shapes risk tolerance in combat athletes Importance of fatigue resistance in all athletes, but specifically combat fighters How fight camp shifts the demands of rehab and whether current training is making things worse Using the StARRT framework to guide difficult conversations If you work with combat athletes or want to understand the most demanding return-to-sport population in the room, this episode is required listening. Social Media: Rehab2Perform R2P Academy Dr. Hector Wang

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