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. 5d ago

    Sciatica Is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis

    Sciatica comes from the sciatic nerve, right… Right? This episode of the Unreal Results podcast was inspired by a recent conversation with a friend of mine who had self-diagnosed herself with sciatica. And while sciatica is often given as a diagnosis, it’s actually more of a description of symptoms than anything else. In this episode, you’ll hear how I actually think through sciatica and why those symptoms can have very different drivers beyond the sciatic nerve or lumbar spine. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to differentiate between several potential drivers of sciatica-like symptomsWhere visceral, peripheral neurovascular, and CNS influences fit into your assessmentHow I use the symptom presentation and the LTAP® to narrow down the potential driverOdds are high that someone with sciatica symptoms is going to walk into your practice. This episode will give you a more connected framework for thinking through what to assess and ultimately, what to treat. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the online LTAP® Level 1 course Ep. 9: Left Side Sciatica or Right Side Shoulder Pain? Ep. 27: Sciatica Secrets Ep. 48: Small Intestine and Mesenteric Roots Ep. 157: The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal Pain Check out the Swelling Reduction Protocol Course Here! Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    Sciatica Is a Symptom, Not a Diagnosis

  2. Aug 26

    The Relationship Between Trust, Confidence, & Better Results

    Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the online LTAP® Level 1 course In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I share some thoughts sparked by the Tactical Strength Coach Annual Training around building trust, getting people out of pain, and improving movement. I unpack what actually builds trust with your clients and why getting results is such an important piece of that relationship. I also challenge the common approach of using movement to correct movement and explore why understanding why the body is moving that way can completely change where you start treatment. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The three things I believe create trust between practitioners and clientsHow a better assessment can improve both your outcomes and your confidence as a practitionerWhy where you start treatment may matter more than the treatment tool you chooseIf you want your clients to trust you, you have to be able to help them get results. But getting better results might require changing the way you think about the problem in the first place. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get on the waitlist for the next cohort of the online LTAP® Level 1 course Get on the waitlist for the REVitalize Mentorship (2026-2027) Ep. 125: You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It Check out the Swelling Reduction Protocol Course Here! Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    The Relationship Between Trust, Confidence, & Better Results

  3. Jun 10

    A Bad Massage and an Important Clinical Lesson

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I share a personal story about a massage experience that sparked a much bigger conversation about clinical decision-making, practitioner ego, and why the lower leg deserves far more attention than it typically gets. I unpack the anatomy of the calf, the role of fluid congestion, nerve entrapment, and compartmental relationships. I also walk through the exact sequence I use to assess and treat the lower leg in my clients. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why lower leg congestion can influence pain, mobility, and treatment outcomesThe key anatomical regions I assess before doing deep tissue calf workHow I sequence lower leg treatment to improve lymphatic, venous, and neural functionA practical framework for combining patient priorities with assessment findingsThis episode is a reminder that assessment should guide treatment, not habit, routine, or practitioner preference, and will challenge you to think differently about both the information your clients give you and the information their bodies are trying to communicate. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 3: Swelling Reduction Protocol That Works Like Magic Ep. 8: Unlocking The Fibula Ep. 14: The Stories We Tell: A Lesson From My Compartment Syndrome Ep. 18: Lessons From My Back Surgery - Part 1 Ep. 19: Lessons From Back Surgery - Part 2 Ep. 20: Reflexive Core Stability: Lessons From My Back Surgery - Part 3 Ep. 25: The Peripheral Heart Ep. 37: Swelling Protocol Update Ep. 47: Always Check The Distal Pulses Ep. 53: Shin Splints: Beyond Overtraining & Rest - Complete Guide Ep. 138: The Link Between Potassium and Shin Splints Ep. 149: Rethinking the Popliteus in Knee Rehab Check out the Swelling Reduction Protocol Course Here! Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    A Bad Massage and an Important Clinical Lesson

  4. Jun 4

    The Curious Case of the Missing Armpit w/ Missy Bunch

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I had a chat with my good friend and colleague, Missy Bunch, on an Instagram live to unpack one of my favorite shoulder assessment clues: the armpit.  We explore how scapular upward rotation, serratus anterior function, and glenohumeral hypermobility all influence what you see and feel during shoulder assessment. You’ll hear why many people appear to have full shoulder range of motion while quietly borrowing mobility from the wrong place, how serratus anterior dysfunction can hide in plain sight, and what happens when those compensations are left unchecked for years. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: Why a missing armpit can be a sign of poor scapular upward rotationThe relationship between the scapula, serratus anterior, and glenohumeral joint mechanicsHow to assess scapular upward rotation and identify common compensationsA simple exercise I use to retrain scapular mechanics and improve upward rotationThe shoulder rarely works in isolation, and this episode will help you better assess shoulder function while understanding how small changes in scapular mechanics can create significant differences in long-term outcomes. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 16: Why The Shoulder Comes Last Ep. 17: A New Picture Of Shoulder Mechanics Ep. 69: Why Your Shoulder Treatments Might Not Be Enough Ep. 140: Why Acute Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder Problem Ep. 159: Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: Anatomy, Assessment & Recovery Save 50% on my course - Never Treat The Shoulder First (use code ARMPIT or ARMPITS) Save 50% on my course w/ Missy - The Nerve Workshop (use code ARMPIT or ARMPITS) Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    The Curious Case of the Missing Armpit w/ Missy Bunch

  5. May 28

    Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: Anatomy, Assessment & Recovery

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I share the case of a Navy SEAL candidate with severe scapular winging and progressive serratus anterior paralysis after months of failed treatment. I walk through the anatomy of the long thoracic nerve and serratus anterior in detail, including the entrapment sites, fascial relationships, and neural connections that can completely change how you assess and treat these cases. I also share how integrating neural manipulation, visceral treatment, mobility work, and targeted strengthening helped this athlete regain function far faster than expected. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: The most common entrapment locations for the long thoracic nerve and why they matter clinicallyHow cervical compression, thoracic outlet mechanics, and breathing patterns may contribute to scapular wingingWhy upward rotation mobility is just as important as strengthening in serratus anterior rehabPractical strategies for restoring upward rotation strength, scapular control, and thoracic mobilityThis case is a great example of why treating the body as a whole organism instead of isolating a single muscle or diagnosis can completely change clinical outcomes.  Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 99: Navigating The Complex Case Of Diaphragm Paralysis My Online Course I Mentioned - The Nerve Workshop with Missy Bunch and Anna Hartman My Online Shoulder Course - Never Treat The Shoulder First Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    Long Thoracic Nerve Palsy: Anatomy, Assessment & Recovery

  6. May 21

    How the Liver Impacts Pelvic Floor Function

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack the anatomical and pressure-based relationships between the liver, abdominal cavity, and pelvic floor through both a clinical case study and a deep dive into visceral anatomy. I share how restoring liver mobility changed a client’s stress incontinence, core function, breathing mechanics, and lower body mobility.  You’ll also hear why understanding pressure gradients and visceral relationships can completely shift the way you assess and treat the body. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: How pelvic floor dysfunction is influenced by ribcage position, breathing mechanics, and abdominal pressureA detailed breakdown of the liver’s anatomical connections to the diaphragm, abdominal wall, bladder, and pelvic floorHow visceral dysfunction can alter hip rotation, core control, and breathing mechanicsPractical ways to assess objective orthopedic changes when treating visceral or pelvic complaintsIf you’ve been treating pelvic floor dysfunction, core instability, or movement limitations without considering the visceral system, this episode may completely change the way you think about human movement and function. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Ep. 58: The Whole Organism Approach w/ Nicole Cozean Ep. 150: A Clinical Case Study in Sacral Pain & Index of Suspicion Fit + Fueled Life Podcast: Ep. 334 - What Your Injuries Are Trying to Tell You After 40 (& Why You’re Not Healing) Pelvic PT Rising Podcast - Beyond The Obvious: An Interview with Anna Hartman Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    How the Liver Impacts Pelvic Floor Function

  7. Apr 30

    The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal Pain

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack the relationship between the viscera, the nervous system, and the musculoskeletal system and why understanding this connection can completely change your clinical outcomes. I walk you through the physiology behind visceral referred pain, how the spine and organs influence each other, and how to start integrating this into your assessment and treatment approach without overcomplicating your process. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: How visceral organs create referred pain through shared neural pathwaysThe difference between visceral referral and viscerosomatic reflexesWhy common pain presentations (low back, shoulder, pelvic) may not be musculoskeletal in originHow to use spinal levels and anatomy to guide more effective treatmentThis episode is about expanding your lens so you’re not just treating symptoms, but understanding what’s driving them. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Get my Visceral Referrals Cheat Sheet HERE Ep. 125: You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It Book I Mentioned - From Manual Evaluation to General Diagnosis: Assessing Patient Information before Hands-On Treatment by Alain Croibier* 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 The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    The Visceral Connection to Musculoskeletal Pain

  8. Apr 16

    When Your Clinical Exam Comes Up Empty

    Have you ever finished an exam on a client and had no way to recreate their symptoms? In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I walk you through a real clinical case that challenged the traditional biomechanical lens.  On paper, this athlete had a clear diagnosis and had already done all the “right” things (mobility work, strengthening, injections) yet the issue kept coming back. I walk you through my full assessment process, from orthopedic test, the LTAP®, and general listening, and why the body ultimately led me somewhere completely unexpected. In This Episode, You’ll Hear: Why a “normal” biomechanical exam doesn’t always mean nothing is wrongHow to think beyond local tissue when symptoms don’t match the presentationWhat central nervous system protection patterns can look like clinicallyHow sequencing your treatment changes outcomesIf you had this client and didn’t have other assessments such as the LTAP®, I’d love for you to send me a message letting me know what you would have done! Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Join the Online Spring LTAP® Level 1 2026 cohort Ep. 149: Rethinking the Popliteus in Knee Rehab Ep. 150: A Clinical Case Study in Sacral Pain & Index of Suspicion Learn the LTAP® In-Person in one of my upcoming courses The Missing Link in Orthopedic Rehab: 2-part virtual training Learn how ONE change to your assessment can get your clients better results, faster. 📅 Sept 22nd + Sept 24th, 2026 ⏰ 12 pm – 1:30 pm PT ONLY $97 FOR A LIMITED TIME (REG. $197)- ENROLL NOW ================================================= 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

    When Your Clinical Exam Comes Up Empty
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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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