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. Why Your Best Techniques Sometimes Don’t Stick

    6H AGO

    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
  2. The Most Overlooked Skill In Clinical Practice

    DEC 17

    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
  3. The Clinical Link Between CNS Tension and Acute Meniscus Tears

    DEC 10

    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
  4. Why Acute Shoulder Pain Isn’t Always a Shoulder Problem

    DEC 3

    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
  5. Revisiting The Pink Eye Chronicles

    NOV 12

    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

    31 min
  6. The Link Between Potassium and Shin Splints

    NOV 5

    The Link Between Potassium and Shin Splints

    What if shin splints were actually a sign of a deeper systemic issues and not just a local tissue problem?  In this episode of Unreal Results, I unpack how shin splints and exertional compartment syndromes often stem from more than just overuse or tight calves.  Drawing on my own personal experience and recent work with BUD/S candidates, I share how swelling, fluid stagnation, and the nervous system in the lower leg create what I call functional compartment syndrome and why the key to resolving it often starts far away from the shin itself. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why low potassium contributes to swelling, compartment pressure, and muscle tightnessHow to recognize when “shin splints” are masking deeper fluid or nerve compression issuesHow stress and adrenal drive deplete key minerals like potassium and magnesiumWhy swelling management is the non-negotiable first step in lower-leg recoveryThe connection between electrolyte balance, bone health, and nervous system toneWhether you treat endurance athletes, tactical professionals, or chronic lower-leg pain cases, this episode reframes shin splints as a whole-body problem with a whole-body solution. Resources & Links Mentioned In This Episode: Episode 3: Swelling Reduction Protocol That Works Like Magic Episode 37: Swelling Protocol Update Episode 53: Shin Splints: Beyond Overtraining & Rest - Complete Guide Episode 79: The Deeper Impact of Plyometrics w/ Matt McInnes Watson Get the Hy-Lyte Potassium Electrolyte Powder 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

    52 min
  7. How Heart Rate Provides Insight Into Nervous System Resilience

    OCT 15

    How Heart Rate Provides Insight Into Nervous System Resilience

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack the connection between heart rate, heart rate variability, and the autonomic nervous system and how these measures can give you real-time insight into your clients’ state of regulation. You’ll hear about what heart rate variability and respiratory sinus arrhythmia actually reflect, why vagal tone matters, and how to recognize when someone’s nervous system is stuck in a sympathetic “on” state versus a dorsal vagal “shut down.”  I also share practical ways to assess and interpret these measures in session, from using a simple pulse oximeter to tracking changes over time. You’ll learn how to connect what you see in heart rate data with what you observe in body language, facial tone, and treatment response, so you can make more informed clinical decisions and better support your clients’ healing. Whether you’re working with athletes, complex pain cases, or anyone dealing with chronic stress, this episode will help you see heart rate as more than just a number but as a window into the nervous system and a guide for creating real, lasting change. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Episode 38: Accessing the Parasympathetic Nervous System without Focusing on Breath! Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros Exercise Video: The Basic Exercise from Stanley Rosenberg Get the book Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenberg* Get the book New Approach to the Vagus Nerve and Autonomic Nervous System by Eric Marlien Get the pulse oximeter that I use 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

    38 min
  8. From Hopelessness to Hope: How LTAP™ Transforms Chronic Pain & Athletic Rehab - Alumni Interview

    OCT 2 · BONUS

    From Hopelessness to Hope: How LTAP™ Transforms Chronic Pain & Athletic Rehab - Alumni Interview

    LTAP™ alumni Beth Drayer (athletic trainer in Los Angeles) and Sarah Lane (lymphatic and soft tissue therapist in London) join me to share how the LTAP™ framework completely shifted their practices. Sarah opens up about her own 18-year battle with chronic pain, how the Missing Link training led her to the discovery of fibroids that no one else had identified, and how learning LTAP now helps her guide chronic pain clients out of overwhelm with clarity and confidence. Beth reflects on her decades as an AT, and how LTAP™ challenged her old biomechanical lens, gave her tools beyond “digging in on hip flexors,” and taught her to create real change in 1–3 sessions instead of chasing symptoms. Whether you’re working with athletes or chronic pain clients, this episode is full of stories, laughter, and the kind of paradigm-shifting insight that proves LTAP™ isn’t just a course—it’s a career-changing framework. Join the online course! 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

    57 min
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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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