Performance Talk with Dr. Ewell Gordon addresses key issues, opinions, theories within the modalities of strength and conditioning, nutrition, sports psychology, rehabilitation, etc... Our national and international guests are recognized for their aggressive approach to improving the world of human performance in sport.
Beyond Rehab: Getting Athletes Back to Peak Performance Through Collaboration
What does it really take to get an athlete back in the game? 🏃♂️💪
On this episode of Performance Talk with Dr. Ewell Gordon, Dr. Gordon welcomes Dr. Alisha Ponce and Dr. Brent Rachall of The Movement Doc to discuss the connection between physical therapy and athletic performance. From building a practice around athlete-centered care to bridging the gap between rehabilitation and return-to-sport training, they explore why communication, continued learning, and collaboration among professionals are essential to better outcomes.
Discover why recovery is about more than healing an injury—it's about preparing athletes to perform at their best.
🎧 Tune in for insights on athlete rehabilitation, performance training, and the power of a team that truly cares.
5 Oct 2026
From Rehab to Game-Ready: Bridging the Gap in Sports Performance
An athlete can be pain-free, cleared by the doctor, and finished with rehab—but are they actually ready to compete?
On this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with Steve Miller, UK physiotherapist and sports performance educator, to tackle one of the biggest challenges in sports: closing the gap between rehabilitation and true game readiness.
They discuss what athletes really need before returning to competition—from acceleration, deceleration, cutting, movement quality, and sport-specific skills to the conditioning required to repeatedly perform those movements under fatigue.
Because returning to sport isn't the same as being ready for sport.
Listen in for a powerful conversation about preparing athletes to not just get back on the field—but perform when it matters.
28 Sept 2026
From Rehab to Return-to-Play: Bridging the Gap Between Physical Therapy & Performance
What happens after an athlete is medically cleared but still isn’t truly ready to perform?
On this episode of Performance Talk, Dr. Ewell Gordon sits down with Dr. Alicia Ponce to unpack one of the most overlooked parts of athletic recovery: the transition from physical therapy to performance.
They discuss the gap between rehabilitation and return-to-play, why being “cleared” doesn’t always mean being ready, and how physical therapists, performance coaches, strength coaches, athletic trainers, and sport coaches can work together to better prepare athletes for the real demands of competition.
From cutting and changing direction to acceleration, deceleration, conditioning, and sport-specific demands, this conversation emphasizes one key principle: the athlete should be at the center of the team.
🎙️ Tune in for an insightful conversation about collaboration, communication, and helping athletes make a stronger, safer transition from rehab back to performance.
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