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. Treating My Own Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

    2D AGO

    Treating My Own Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I take you inside a case study of ulnar nerve entrapment and hand pain - ME! These symptoms are something I’ve dealt with in the past, but after doing a lot of hands-on work with clients recently, they flared up again. So I thought this was the perfect opportunity to share my thought process with you of how I would assess and treat this. I walk you through the history of my symptoms, the classic entrapment sites for the ulnar nerve, and why treating the elbow, wrist, or hand first rarely solves the problem. You’ll see how the real drivers often trace back to the cranium, first rib, and central nervous system, and why addressing those areas made the biggest impact on my mobility and pain. I also demonstrate practical assessment and treatment strategies you can use right away. From checking carrying angle and pronation to applying simple nerve glides, skin lifts, and manual release strategies. Whether you’re working with athletes, clients with upper extremity pain, or even your own nagging symptoms, this episode will give you tools and insights to approach ulnar nerve entrapments with a true whole-body lens. Resources Mentioned In This Episode FREE online mini-course, The Missing Link, is now open for enrollment! Sign up HERE! Episode 50: The Elbow Episode Get my online course, Never Treat The Shoulder First Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses 🚨 FREE mini-course: The Missing Link: Learn how ONE change to your assessment can help you get immediate results for your PT and AT clients.In this training, you will: Learn how to apply the 1st assessment test of the MovementREV LTAP™Discover how to shift perspective from a biomechanical and orthopedic paradigm to a whole organism one that considers the viscera and the nervous system. ================================================= 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

    42 min
  2. Combining the LTAP™, Shockwave, & Laser For Better Results - LTAP™ Alumni Interview

    4D AGO

    Combining the LTAP™, Shockwave, & Laser For Better Results - LTAP™ Alumni Interview

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I sit down with athletic trainer and LTAP™ alum, Maria DelliVeneri, to explore what it looks like to run a private practice that blends regenerative medicine, shockwave and laser therapy, and whole-body assessment. Maria shares her journey from working in high school and collegiate athletics to serving an older, but still very active, population in Bend, Oregon, and how she’s using LTAP™ to get breakthrough results with some of the most complex cases. We dive into how she integrates neuro-visceral assessment with modalities like shockwave, what it really takes to help clients who have “tried everything,” and why meeting patients through a lens they already understand can make treatment stick. Maria shares powerful case examples, from helping clients avoid unnecessary exploratory surgery to restoring lost range of motion after knee replacement. If you’re a clinician looking for new ways to approach chronic pain, stubborn movement limitations, or combining advanced modalities with whole-body assessment, this episode will expand your lens and show you what’s possible when you treat the whole system. Resources Mentioned In This Episode FREE online mini-course, The Missing Link, is now open for enrollment! Sign up HERE! Connect with Maria on Instagram Maria's Clinic's Website Learn the LTAP™ In-Person in one of my upcoming courses 🚨 FREE mini-course: The Missing Link: Learn how ONE change to your assessment can help you get immediate results for your PT and AT clients.In this training, you will: Learn how to apply the 1st assessment test of the MovementREV LTAP™Discover how to shift perspective from a biomechanical and orthopedic paradigm to a whole organism one that considers the viscera and the nervous system. ================================================= 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

    48 min
  3. How Many Sessions Do Clients Really Need?

    SEP 10

    How Many Sessions Do Clients Really Need?

    What’s the “right” frequency for treatment sessions? Once a week, twice a week, three times? In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack one of the most common questions I get from clinicians: how often should you be scheduling your clients?  I share why treatment frequency isn’t black and white, how precision in your assessment changes how often you actually need to see someone, and why constraints like client goals,  financial realities, and training demands all shape the decision. I walk you through real examples from my current caseload from NFL athletes in season, to post-op patients, to Navy SEAL candidates in the middle of BUD/S training, so you can see how I decide whether to see someone once a month, once a week, or multiple times in a week. If you’ve ever wondered how to balance science, client needs, and your own bandwidth when planning care, this conversation will give you clarity and confidence. Resources Mentioned In This Episode FREE online mini-course, The Missing Link, is now open for enrollment! Sign up HERE! Episode 125: You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It 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

    40 min
  4. You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It

    AUG 6

    You're Already Treating The Viscera... You Just Don't Know It

    What if the reason your go-to treatment isn’t working… isn’t because it’s the wrong technique? In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack a question I’ve been sitting with a lot lately: how much do precision and specificity actually matter in treatment? You’ll hear why I believe the right place to treat matters more than the right tool, and why even the most advanced technique can fall flat if it’s not directed by a clear assessment. I share examples from clinical practice and reflections from my own continuing education journey. I also share the backstory behind my new mini course, Go-To Treatments for the Viscera and Nervous System, and how it’s designed to challenge the idea that you need more fancy tools to get better results. (Spoiler: you probably already have what you need, you might just need a different lens to see it through.) Whether you’re feeling stuck with a tricky client or wondering if your treatment toolbox needs an upgrade, this episode will help you clarify what really creates change and how to get there without overcomplicating the process. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Get the new mini-course HERE: Go-To Treatments for the Viscera and Nervous System Episode 33: Assessment Is Sexy Sign Up For A Barral Institute Course (Please tell them Anna Hartman sent you!) 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

    32 min
  5. Clinical Clarity Through Inhibition Tests

    JUL 30

    Clinical Clarity Through Inhibition Tests

    If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Where should I treat first,” this is the episode for you. This episode of the Unreal Results podcast, is all about one of my favorite tools that’s simple to implement and wildly effective at uncovering what’s actually driving pain: inhibition tests. You’ve probably heard me reference inhibition tests in past episodes and today I’m breaking them down into what they are, how they work, and why they can be a game-changer in identifying hidden drivers of pain, mobility limitations, and strength loss.  You’ll hear me talk about what makes a good inhibition test, why so many people get it wrong, and how this approach can take you from guessing to knowing exactly where to start treatment. Whether you've been using the LTAP™ for some time or just starting to question traditional orthopedic thinking, this episode will show you how to listen to the body in a whole new way and get those jaw-dropping “holy cow!” moments in your sessions. Resources Mentioned In This Episode 2025 Birthday Sale! Get the savings HERE Episode 6: The Mysterious, Misunderstood, and Mistreated SI Joint Episode 9: Left Sided Sciatica or Right Sided Shoulder Pain? Episode 16: Why The Shoulder Comes Last Episode 54: A Better Way To Assess The SI Joint Episode 77: The Controversy of the Gillet SI Joint Test Get the book Visceral Manipulation II by Jean-Pierre Barral 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

    22 min
  6. Teeth, Clenching, & CNS Tension: What You’re Missing

    JUL 23

    Teeth, Clenching, & CNS Tension: What You’re Missing

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I unpack how something as small as a single tooth can ripple through the entire nervous system and impact everything from movement quality to emotional regulation. You’ll hear my traumatic dental experience that helped me understand how clenching patterns are tied to much more than the jaw.  Clenching isn’t just a bad habit, it’s a signal from the brainstem, often tied to unresolved stress, nervous system dysregulation, and patterns we’re not trained to look for. I discuss how stress, fear, and past procedures can affect cranial nerve input, especially through the trigeminal nerve, as well as the role of the reticular activating system and the tentorium play in influencing full-body tone. I also talk about why I’m cautious with dental work during an athlete’s season, what to look for in clients who might be clenching, and how you can support the system with simple tools or even just listening better to what the body is trying to say. If you’ve never considered how a tooth, or the nervous system's response to it, might be impacting your client outcomes, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Episode 28: The Power Of The Trigeminal Nerve Episode 38: Accessing The Parasympathetic Nervous System Without Focusing On Breath! Episode 41: 3 Powerful Nerves Episode 70: How The Trigeminal Nerve Could Supercharge Your Practice Episode 86: Decoding The Nervous System For Health Pros Treatment Video: Root of Tongue Self-Massage 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
  7. Spinal Mobility Is The Most Underrated Tool In Your Practice

    JUL 16

    Spinal Mobility Is The Most Underrated Tool In Your Practice

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I’m talking all about the spine, not just as a mover or stabilizer, but as one of the body’s most important protectors.   You’ll hear why I believe spinal mobility is one of the most underrated keys to vitality, healing, and nervous system regulation. I break down how improving segmental movement in the spine can have cascading effects throughout the body, impacting everything from organ function and cerebrospinal fluid flow to emotional well-being and autonomic balance. I also share why so many clients “fail” traditional rehab and end up finding relief through approaches like Pilates or chiropractic care—and how that’s often a reflection of what standard treatment is missing. Make sure you tune in to learn why spine mobility might be the most underrated tool in your treatment plan. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Episode 28: The Power Of The Trigeminal Nerve Episode 70: How The Trigeminal Nerve Could Supercharge Your Practice Episode 41: 3 Powerful Nerves Polestar Pilates Courses - Check Them Out Here Sign Up For The Neural Manipulation 1 Barral Institute Course (Please tell them Anna Hartman sent you!) Get the book Trauma: An Osteopathic Approach by Jean-Pierre Barral Get my Regen Session: Reset Your Nervous System HERE Movement Video: Spinal Roll Down Movement Video: DaVinci Rolling Movement Video: Ragdoll Movement Video: Quadruped Segmental Spine Mobility 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

    22 min
  8. How The Duodenum Impacts Movement & Pain

    JUL 9

    How The Duodenum Impacts Movement & Pain

    In this episode of the Unreal Results podcast, I dive into the duodenum and how this area can be a powerful lever in your treatment outcomes. You’ll hear why the duodenum can influence everything from hip mobility and lower back pain to breathing mechanics and even emotional states like frustration and anxiety. I break down the anatomy in a clear, practical way to help you understand how the duodenum connects to the lumbar spine, diaphragm, and core function, and why treating it can make such a difference in your clients’ movement and pain. I also share practical ways to assess and address the duodenum, including simple self-treatments, skin lifts, and positional strategies you can try immediately with clients. Whether you’re working with athletes, chronic low back pain, or clients with stubborn hip restrictions, this episode will help you expand your treatment lens and get better results. Resources Mentioned In This Episode Episode 45: The Kidneys - Visceral Connections To Movement Episode 48: Small Intestine and Mesenteric Roots Episode 75: The Colon Connection Episode 91: Diaphragm Details That Unlock Thoracic Mobility 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

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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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