Our mission is to educate and empower athletes and active adults of all ages to take charge of their own healthcare, to optimize their recovery from injury, and to maximize their athletic potential. Be a rebel and don't settle for anything less than excellent value-based care from your physical therapist. You deserve the best!
PT Rebels Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Gina Fick
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Podcast Overview
Our mission is to educate and empower athletes and active adults of all ages to take charge of their own healthcare, to optimize their recovery from injury, and to maximize their athletic potential. Be a rebel and don't settle for anything less than excellent value-based care from your physical therapist. You deserve the best!
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5/25/2023
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Recent Episodes
April 13, 2026
Not All PTs Are the Same: Don’t Trust Your Future to an Average PT
<p>On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast<strong>, </strong>Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD, delivers a clear message: not all physical therapists or clinics are created equal. For serious athletes, parents, and coaches, choosing the right provider can directly impact diagnosis, treatment, performance, and a safe return to sport. Dr. Fick shares how she built her practice around highly individualized care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach and explains why advanced training and deep clinical experience sharpen pattern recognition, decision-making, and outcomes. With 27 years of experience, she combines expert insight with hands-on problem-solving tailored to every individual. She also cautions against self-diagnosing or requesting treatments like shockwave or laser based on AI, friends, or social media without a proper evaluation. And for families navigating the sports performance world, she offers an important warning about being pushed into in-house PT models that may not prioritize the right diagnosis or best care. The best athletes deserve the best care—and that means working with physical therapists who are true experts in their field.</p><p>00:00 Why Not All PT Is Created Equal</p><p>01:12 The Value of Credentials and Experience</p><p>02:11 Why Accurate Diagnosis Matters</p><p>03:07 Why Elite Athletes Require More</p><p>04:30 Choosing Expertise Over Hype</p><p>06:21 A Caution on In-House PT Models</p><p>08:31 Understanding the True Cost of Care</p><p>10:12 Final Takeaways and What to Do Next</p><p>To learn more about Fick PT and Performance, please visit us at<u>https://www.fickptandperformance.com/</u></p><p>To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at 720-480-2866 or book online here:<u>https://app.pteverywhere.com/fickptp/bookingonline</u></p><p></p><p></p>
March 30, 2026
Episode 100: The System Was Broken—So We Built Something Better
<p>This one hits different. Episode 100 isn’t just a milestone—it’s proof that something bigger is happening. What started as one voice questioning the system has turned into a growing movement of clinicians who are done settling for burnout, done chasing volume, and done delivering care inside a model that doesn’t prioritize results.</p><p>In this episode, we take a step back and reflect on the journey: why this podcast started, the problems in physical therapy no one was discussing, what 100 episodes have revealed about the profession, and the real impact this message is having on clinicians and patients worldwide.</p><p>We discuss the frustration that sparked this, the conversations that followed, and the shift that’s already happening for those willing to think differently. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit into the traditional PT model, this episode is for you. Because you’re not the problem—the system is. And the best part? You don’t have to follow it.</p><p>Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or this is your first time listening, this episode will challenge how you think about practice, business, and what’s actually possible in this profession. This isn’t the finish line—it’s just the beginning.</p><p><strong>Stay rebellious.</strong></p><p>00:00 Episode 100 Welcome</p><p>01:06 Why This Exists</p><p>01:47 Rewinding to Episode One</p><p>02:59 What We Covered</p><p>04:31 You Are the Movement</p><p>05:24 Impact and Proof</p><p>06:52 What’s Next</p><p>07:21 Final Challenge</p><p>08:00 Share and Farewell</p><p>To learn more about Fick PT and Performance, please visit us at</p><p><u><a href="https://www.fickptandperformance.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fickptandperformance.com/</a></u></p><p>To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at 720-480-2866 or book online here:</p><p><u><a href="https://app.pteverywhere.com/fickptp/bookingonline" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://app.pteverywhere.com/fickptp/bookingonline</a></u></p><p></p><p></p>
March 16, 2026
Pushed vs. Broken: Training Hard Without Losing Longevity
<p>On this episode of the PT Rebels Podcast, Dr. Gina Fick, PT, ScD dives into one of the most misunderstood parts of training: the difference between being pushed and being broken. Hard training is often glorified in sports, but not all suffering leads to progress. Dr. Fick explains that real performance gains come from the right balance of stress and recovery, not just effort. When that balance is off, athletes may believe they’re getting tougher when they’re actually digging themselves into a deeper hole.</p><p>This episode breaks down the difference between healthy training stress and being broken. Healthy training stress feels challenging but controlled—you’re fatigued but you bounce back, you stay engaged in the work, and your confidence in the process grows. Being broken looks very different: soreness that never fully resolves, nagging aches, slipping performance, poor sleep, and motivation that slowly drains away until training starts to feel more like survival than progress.</p><p>Dr. Fick also explores how athletes often normalize the wrong kind of struggle, how coaching culture and communication shape those expectations, and what it really costs to stay in that broken state, including higher injury risk and a shorter athletic lifespan.</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered whether your training is building you up or quietly breaking you down, this episode will help you recognize the difference and rethink what true performance longevity really looks like.</p><p>00:00 Welcome to PT Rebels</p><p>00:28 The Line in Training</p><p>01:28 Hard Work Isn’t Always Progress</p><p>02:18 Why Athletes Confuse Stress</p><p>03:23 Signs You’re Being Pushed</p><p>04:11 Signs You’re Being Broken</p><p>05:10 Effort vs Management</p><p>05:47 Coaching and Culture</p><p>06:35 The Real Cost of Breakdown</p><p>07:09 Self Check-In Questions</p><p>07:39 Red Flags and Real Toughness</p><p>08:31 Weekly Action and Wrap-Up</p><p> </p><p>To learn more about Fick PT and Performance, please visit us at</p><p><u><a href="https://www.fickptandperformance.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.fickptandperformance.com/</a></u></p><p> </p><p>To schedule an appointment, please call or text us at 720-480-2866 or book online here:</p><p><u>https://app.pteverywhere.com/fickptp/bookingonline</u></p>
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