Unreal Results for Physical Therapists and Athletic Trainers

Anna Hartman
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The Unreal Results podcast helps physical therapists and certified athletic trainers feel confident and get better outcomes for their clients by teaching about the influence of the viscera organs and the nervous system on human movement, pain, and injury. Explore how a visceral and neural-based lens of view can provide a new perspective to performance-based physical therapy, athletic training, and sports medicine.

  1. Bone Health, Loading, & Blood Flow

    3D AGO

    Bone Health, Loading, & Blood Flow

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I explore why the femoral neck can be uniquely resistant to change and why this often has less to do with exercise selection and more to do with blood flow and neurovascular entrapment. A simple case study question opens into a deeper look at pelvic anatomy, vascular supply, and how circulation drives bone remodeling. I break down the arterial anatomy of the hip, identify common neurovascular entrapment sites that limit blood flow to the femoral neck, & explain why checking distal pulses may be the assessment you’re missing. I also unpack the relationship between pelvic floor tone & inhibited blood flow to the hip joint and how addressing it can change femoral neck response. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain? Ep. 75: The Colon Connection Info from the handout I mentioned - Femoral Neck Vascular Anatomy: Hip Joint Anatomy Article (pages 7-8) & Blood Supply to Head of Femur (slides 2-7) - Vascular Entrapment Areas: Iliopectineal ligament and inguinal ligament, pectins/iliopsoas, quadratus femoris, sartorius, proximal rectus femoris - General Pelvic Congestion: Episode 49 - Pain on the Sacrum - Practical Treatment Area: Hip Flexor Release & Obturator Canal - Practical Treatment Area: Posterior Inferior Pelvic floor Mobility - Practical Treatment Area: Obturator nerve glide - Practical Treatment Area: Adductor hiatus / distal sartorius soft tissue mobilization - decompression with flexible cup or self massage - Practical Treatment Area: Hip Medial Glide - Practical Treatment Area: Prone supported frog stretch Tools To Support These Treatments - Soft Ball for Self-Massage* & Flexible Cups* Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses *This link is an Amazon affiliate link, meaning I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you make Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    39 min
  2. 5 Treatment Areas That Consistently Improve Outcomes

    JAN 28

    5 Treatment Areas That Consistently Improve Outcomes

    After more than 20 years in practice, I’ve noticed there are certain treatment areas that consistently create change across a wide range of complaints. The key isn’t the technique but understanding why these areas matter and when to address them. In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I share five treatment regions I find myself coming back to again and again across elite athletes, Navy SEAL candidates, and complex cases. These are high-payoff regions that consistently influence the body as a whole when addressed with intention. In this episode, you’ll learn: How nerve pathways and fascial relationships explain why these areas matter far beyond local painWhy sequencing matters more than the tool you’re usingHow to apply these concepts without overcomplicating your sessionsThis episode isn’t about adding more techniques, it’s about sharpening your ability to recognize the areas that matter most in each session. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain? Episode 26: Sartorius B.I.G. Episode 28: The Power Of The Trigeminal Nerve Episode 70: How The Trigeminal Nerve Could Supercharge Your Practice Episode 73: The Sartorius: It's More Powerful Than You Think Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros Episode 142: The Most Overlooked Skill In Clinical Practice Treatment Video: Superior Gluteal Nerve Glide Treatment Video: Manual Technique For Superior Gluteal Nerve Treatment Video: Neural Manipulation Technique For Superior Gluteal Nerve Online Course: Go-To Treatments For The Viscera & Nervous System Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    43 min
  3. What 2025 Taught Me About The Body

    12/31/2025

    What 2025 Taught Me About The Body

    In this final episode of the year on the Unreal Results podcast, I step away from case studies and techniques to share what I’ve been learning through my own health journey over the past year.  I reflect on how lived experience shapes clinical intuition, why pressure and fluid dynamics matter far beyond the musculoskeletal system, and how these lessons are influencing the way I move, treat, and teach heading into 2026. In this episode, you’ll hear: How changes in pressure and fluid flow can influence neural health and perceptionWhy your own body experiences can sharpen your clinical reasoning and empathyHow nervous system regulation and pacing impact long-term outcomes for you and your clientsThis episode is an invitation to pause, notice what your own body has been teaching you, and let that inform how you move forward in practice and in life. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 1: My Mom's Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Whole Approach to Sports Healthcare Episode 35: Tongue Twister Episode 36: Listening To The Body Episode 42: The Fundamental Attribution Error and Why You May be the Problem, Not Your Client Episode 66: Ego-Free Healing: Learning A New Paradigm In Patient Care Episode 88: Stop Thinking and Start Feeling Episode 89: The Pink Eye Chronicles Episode 142: The Most Overlooked Skill In Clinical Practice Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    39 min
  4. Why Your Best Techniques Sometimes Don’t Stick

    12/24/2025

    Why Your Best Techniques Sometimes Don’t Stick

    Why does the body hold on, even after great treatment? In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I sit down with Dr. Satya Sardonicus for a wide-ranging conversation about nervous system regulation, fascia, and the body’s innate intelligence. We unpack why many clients stay stuck in survival mode, how dural and fascial tension influence the central nervous system, and why true healing requires more than just the right technique. In this episode, you’ll hear: How the autonomic nervous system shapes pain, movement, and perceptionWhy overtreating tissues can reinforce protective patternsWhat “capacity” means in treatment—and how to recognize it in real timeHow clinicians can reduce burnout by shifting their role in the healing processThis episode is less about fixing and more about creating the conditions that allow the body to reorganize itself. If you’re a clinician who senses there’s more happening beneath the surface of pain and movement patterns, this conversation will help you see regulation, resilience, and recovery through a more integrated lens. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get Dr. Sardonicus' FREE NeuroFascial Flow Method Foundational Paradigm here! Sign up for Dr. Sardonicus' webinar: From Fixating To Facilitating: Reorienting clinical care around capacity, coherence, and integration Connect with Dr. Sardonicus on Instagram Check out everything Dr. Sardonicus has to offer on her website Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    1h 10m
  5. The Most Overlooked Skill In Clinical Practice

    12/17/2025

    The Most Overlooked Skill In Clinical Practice

    After three years (almost) and more than 140 episodes, a pattern has become impossible to ignore: better outcomes don’t come from doing more, they come from seeing more clearly. In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I zoom out and reflect on the themes that shaped this year of conversations, teaching, and clinical work. We explore why the body’s wisdom consistently points us toward simplicity, how assessment precision creates clarity instead of overwhelm, and why confidence grows when you trust what the body is already telling you. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why assessment should create freedom, not complexity, in clinical decision-makingHow better specificity makes treatment lighter, faster, and more effectiveWhat happens when you stop chasing tools and start trusting the body’s directionHow a whole-organism assessment changes both outcomes and clinician confidenceThis episode is a reminder that you don’t need to do more to get better results — you need to listen better and let assessment lead the way. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 42: The Fundamental Attribution Error and Why You May be the Problem, Not Your Client Episode 119: Guaranteeing Results... Until You Can't Episode 125: You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It Episode 131: Raising The Bar On Patient Outcomes Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    36 min
  6. The Clinical Link Between CNS Tension and Acute Meniscus Tears

    12/10/2025

    The Clinical Link Between CNS Tension and Acute Meniscus Tears

    Clinicians often zoom in on the knee with an acute meniscus tear, but the body usually has other plans.  In this episode, I walk through two client cases who arrived with classic meniscal presentations: pain, swelling, and loss of flexion. But the real driver of their pain at that assessment revealed itself only when I followed LTAP® findings back to the central nervous system. I break down how CNS tension alters dynamic alignment, hip mechanics, and tibiofemoral arthrokinematics, and why this pattern shows up so often in clients with knee pain. You’ll hear exactly how I used the LTAP® to identify the true restriction and why the CNS initially mattered more than local knee work. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How CNS tension alters gait, hip rotation, and knee loading during daily movement • Why addressing cranial containers can transform lower-extremity biomechanics • How simple sensory-driven treatments can reduce symptoms in structurally injured knees • When to treat locally, when to treat globally, and how to make that call with confidence This episode Is a practical reminder that system-level clarity leads to better outcomes, whethers it’s in acute or chronic client cases. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros Episode 94: Understanding The Piriformis Puzzle Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    26 min
  7. Why Acute Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder Problem

    12/03/2025

    Why Acute Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder Problem

    Can an acute injury, like a sudden shoulder subluxation, still have visceral or neural influences worth treating? In this episode, I unpack why even the most straightforward orthopedic cases often have deeper layers that shape pain, recovery, and movement quality. I share a case of a collegiate softball athlete whose chronic subluxations suddenly flared after a rough bout of COVID and why her lack of progress with rehab made perfect sense once I assessed her through a whole-organism lens view. You’ll hear how lung restrictions, altered thoracic mobility, and neural tension were driving poor scapular mechanics that her strengthening program could never overcome. A few targeted treatments changed her symptoms instantly and shifted her entire rehab trajectory. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why acute pain presentations often include visceral and CNS influences, even when trauma is obvious • How post-infection thoracic mobility changes can alter scapular mechanics and create instability patterns • How to differentiate true tissue instability from altered neural output • Practical ways to influence supraclavicular, phrenic, and brachial plexus input when local loading isn’t tolerated This episode will help you sharpen your lens for the cases that look simple on the surface but demand deeper, more connected reasoning underneath. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 16: Why The Shoulder Comes Last Episode 69: Why Your Shoulder Treatments Might Not Be Enough Change your approach to treating shoulder pain and dysfunction with my course - Never Treat The Shoulder First Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

    29 min
  8. Revisiting The Pink Eye Chronicles

    11/12/2025

    Revisiting The Pink Eye Chronicles

    What started out as a miserable infection became a deep education in eye health, dry eye, and how the smallest structures can reveal our body’s broader capacity for healing. In this episode of Unreal Results, I share the story of my year-long journey recovering from a case of severe viral conjunctivitis.  I share what a year of managing post-viral pink eye taught me about tissue health, mucosal resilience, and the link between local irritation and whole-body regulation. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why dry eye isn’t just a local problem and how barrier health shapes systemic inflammationHow environment, hydration, and screen habits influence the ocular surface and nervous system toneHow to bring the same curiosity you use with clients into your own self-care and recoveryPractical tools from omega-based drops to heat therapy that support eye and nervous system recoveryNo matter what type of clients you work with this episode reframes the eyes as an extension of the nervous system and a window into tissue and immune health. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 89: The Pink Eye Chronicles Get the Cornea Care Warm Compress HERE* Get the Peep Club Dry Eye Relief HERE* Get the Peep Club Eye Makeup Remover Wipes HERE* Get the Optive MEGA-3 Eye Drops HERE* Get the Eminence Facial Recovery Oil HERE* Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses *This link is an Amazon affiliate link, meaning I earn a commission from any qualifying purchases that you make Considering the viscera as a source of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is a great way to ensure a more true whole body approach to care, however it can be a bit overwhelming on where to start, which is exactly why I created the Visceral Referral Cheat Sheet. This FREE download will help you to learn the most common visceral referral patterns affecting the musculoskeletal system. Download it at www.unrealresultspod.com ================================================= Watch the podcast on YouTube and subscribe! Join the MovementREV email list to stay up to date on the Unreal Results Podcast and MovementREV education. Be social and follow me: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube

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The Unreal Results podcast helps physical therapists and certified athletic trainers feel confident and get better outcomes for their clients by teaching about the influence of the viscera organs and the nervous system on human movement, pain, and injury. Explore how a visceral and neural-based lens of view can provide a new perspective to performance-based physical therapy, athletic training, and sports medicine.

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