KIMEcast

KIME Performance
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Hosts Tony Mikla DPT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMA, FMS, XPS, CertDN and Russ Dunning MPT, SFGII, MS, FMT Master Instructor cut through the BS in high performance sports medicine, business and the physical therapy profession to let you know how it really works. Reach out to us with questions or case studies at kimecast@kimeperformance.com

  1. Jun 8

    The Biggest Misses in Physical Therapy | Hope, Strength & Return to Performance

    Most rehabilitation programs focus on pain, range of motion, and checking boxes on a protocol. But is that enough to truly return someone to sport, performance, or the life they want to live? In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla and Russ Dunning explore some of the biggest missed opportunities in physical therapy and sports medicine. They discuss why fear and uncertainty are often the first barriers to recovery, how clinicians can inspire hope through education and coaching, and why successful rehabilitation requires much more than simply following a protocol. The conversation dives into strength development, tissue adaptation, speed progression, foot mechanics, return-to-sport decision making, and the critical role of individualized coaching. They also challenge common assumptions about injury management, explore why load is essential for healing, and explain how modern rehabilitation should bridge the gap between recovery and high performance. Whether you're an athlete, clinician, coach, or someone navigating an injury, this episode offers a different perspective on what it really takes to heal, adapt, and perform at your highest level. Key Topics: The psychology of injury and fearWhy hope is a critical part of rehabilitationProtocols vs. individualized coachingBuilding strength after injuryThe importance of load for tissue healingFoot function, speed, and athletic performanceCommon mistakes in return-to-sport progressionWhy movement quality and power matterLessons from real patient storiesThe future of physical therapy and sports medicine

    1h 3m

  2. Jun 1

    From Pain to Performance | The Rehab Continuum Explained

    Most injuries aren't complicated. Our thinking about them is. In Episode 60 of KIMEcast, we break down the framework we use to evaluate injuries, guide rehabilitation, and return athletes safely back to performance. Rather than trying to solve every problem at once, we discuss how identifying the true limiting factor creates clarity and accelerates results. The conversation explores KIME's Performance Continuum—a step-by-step model that moves athletes from pain and inflammation, to mobility, strength, speed, and ultimately high-level performance. Topics include: The difference between inflammatory pain and mechanical painWhy identifying the limiting factor changes everythingMobility vs. strength vs. motor control deficitsThe role of manual therapy and neurological "resets"Why most stiffness isn't actually scar tissueReset → Reprogram → ReloadBuilding strength that transfers to sportHow speed exposes movement dysfunctionReturn-to-sport testing and performance benchmarksWhy fatigue is one of the greatest injury risk factorsThe art and science of rehabilitation programmingWhether you're an athlete, coach, clinician, or parent, this episode provides a practical framework for understanding injury recovery and building a more resilient body.

    58 min

  3. May 27

    Return to Sport vs. “Healed” | The Truth About Injury Recovery

    What does it actually mean to be “healed” after an injury? In Episode 59 of KIMEcast, the team breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in sports medicine: pain-free does not mean ready to perform. From ankle sprains to ACL tears to throwing injuries, this episode explores why athletes continue to get hurt, how compensation patterns develop, and why true return-to-sport testing matters. The conversation dives deep into kinetic linking — the body’s ability to transfer force efficiently from the ground up — and how breakdowns in mobility, stability, reaction time, and movement quality create injury risk long before a major injury occurs. Topics include: Why athletes reinjure themselves after “healing”The difference between rest and rehabilitationForce plate testing and modern injury risk assessmentACL recovery and compensation patternsReactive strength index (RSI), plyometrics, and ground contact timeMobility limitations that silently increase injury riskThrowing mechanics and kinetic chain breakdownsWhy elite athletes are often elite compensatorsThe future of return-to-sport testing and sports performanceThis episode is a deep dive into the intersection of biomechanics, rehabilitation, performance training, and injury prevention — and why sports medicine must evolve beyond simply treating pain.

    58 min

  4. May 19

    The Death of Generic Rehab | AI, Coaching & High Performance

    Season 3 of KIMEcast launches from the brand-new KIME studio with a deep discussion on the future of sports medicine, rehabilitation, coaching, and human performance. In this episode, Tony and Russ break down how AI is already changing healthcare, physical therapy, fitness, and business operations — and why generic clinicians and coaches are at serious risk of becoming obsolete. They explore the difference between protocol-driven care and true clinical reasoning, why curiosity and human connection still matter, and how elite performance requires understanding far more than just a diagnosis. Topics include: How AI is transforming physical therapy and sports medicineWhy clinicians must evolve beyond “exercise sheets”Using AI for clinical reasoning, movement analysis, and business intelligenceThe future of coaching and why great coaches remain irreplaceableKIME’s high-performance model integrating rehab, fitness, and performance trainingThe importance of movement analysis, biomechanics, psychology, sleep, and lifestyle in injury recoveryLessons from Olympic-level performance preparationWhy the best clinicians act more like human engineers than protocol followersThis conversation challenges the future of healthcare and performance coaching — and explains what separates elite practitioners from everyone else. If you enjoy conversations around sports medicine, rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, performance optimization, and the future of AI in healthcare, subscribe and join the conversation.

    1h 10m

  5. 08/25/2025

    Recovery Myths, Cold Plunges, and the Power of Kettlebell Resilience

    In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT and Russ Dunning, MPT dive into the ever-popular world of recovery—separating hype from science on cold plunges, saunas, red-light therapy, shockwave treatments, orthotics, and more. They unpack recent research showing how post-workout cold exposure may actually blunt muscle growth and protein absorption, discuss when cold therapy is useful (hint: short-term recovery for competition, not long-term adaptation), and explore the nuances of light therapy and sauna use. The conversation then shifts to training fundamentals, with a deep dive into KIME’s Kettlebell Resilience Certification. Tony and Russ highlight why kettlebell work bridges the gap between rehab and performance, share the origins of their certification standards, and explain how resilience training builds true strength, conditioning, and long-term durability. This episode blends research, clinical insight, and practical tools for athletes, clinicians, and anyone serious about high-performance health.

    1h 4m

  6. 07/22/2025

    From Injury to Insight: Real Talk on Recovery, Stability & Performance

    In Episode 55 of KIMEcast, Russ Dunning, MPT and Evan Hauger, DPT take you inside the real-life process of injury, recovery, and performance evolution. When Evan suffers a back injury playing pickleball, it sparks a powerful and honest discussion about how clinicians navigate their own rehab and what it teaches them. They break down: The healing timeline from acute inflammation to tissue regeneration Supplements that actually help (collagen, vitamin C, magnesium, fish oil, peptides) Why blunting inflammation with Advil may delay recovery Dynamic stability and why it’s the missing link in injury prevention How real-life injuries fuel clinical learning and innovation Lessons from kettlebell training, peptide injections, and blood flow restriction Plus, Russ shares a compelling case of a young athlete with elite strength and power—who still suffered a preventable ACL tear due to a stability deficit. This episode is packed with practical insights, personal stories, and game-changing concepts for clinicians, athletes, and anyone navigating pain or performance. 🎧 Whether you’re a rehab professional, coach, or simply curious about what really works—you don’t want to miss this one.

    1h 5m

  7. 07/15/2025

    AI vs. PT: Who Wins? How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Sports Rehab

    AI is changing everything—even sports medicine. In this episode, Tony Mikla, DPT and Russ Dunning, MPT dive into how artificial intelligence is influencing the future of physical therapy, performance training, and patient care. From ChatGPT to custom-built AI agents, patients are showing up more informed (and sometimes misinformed) than ever. So what’s the real role of a PT in an AI-enhanced world? The KIME team breaks it all down—from the power of expert movement analysis to the importance of intelligent prompting and the future of personalized rehab protocols. You’ll learn:✅ Why AI can't replace movement experts—yet✅ How KIME is training its own AI agent✅ What makes a great PT irreplaceable✅ The soft science of motor control and biomechanics✅ Why nutrition, sleep, and stress matter more than you think 👉 Don’t miss this forward-looking episode about tech-enhanced care, professional evolution, and what every clinician needs to stay ahead.

    47 min

  8. 06/30/2025

    Training vs. Competing: The Performance Trade-Off Explained

    Why do some D1 athletes come back slower and weaker after a season? In this episode, Dr. Tony Mikla and Russ Dunning break down the critical trade-offs between human performance metrics (like strength, speed, and power) and sport-specific performance (like IQ, conditioning, and durability). They discuss: The “performance seesaw” between raw athleticism and game readiness How youth sports development often sacrifices long-term gains for short-term wins The importance of multi-sport participation vs. early specialization Why strength declines in-season—and what to do about it KIME’s philosophy on balancing protocols with principle-based coaching Whether you’re a coach, clinician, parent, or athlete, this episode challenges how we define success in training and competition. 📌 Subscribe for more insights on performance, rehab, and movement science.

    1h 1m
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Hosts Tony Mikla DPT, MSPT, CSCS, SFMA, FMS, XPS, CertDN and Russ Dunning MPT, SFGII, MS, FMT Master Instructor cut through the BS in high performance sports medicine, business and the physical therapy profession to let you know how it really works. Reach out to us with questions or case studies at kimecast@kimeperformance.com

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  • Creator
    KIME Performance
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © KIME Performance
  • Show Website
    KIMEcast