Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can physical therapy evolve without data? In this deep-dive conversation, clinical leaders from Prehab and Vald come together to explore how technology and objective data are reshaping rehab and performance — and why so many clinicians are still stuck in outdated methods.
From the first handheld dynamometer purchase to building global tools that elevate care, this episode uncovers the real-world frustrations, breakthroughs, and opportunities in modern physical therapy.
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a PT student, you'll walk away with insights that challenge how you think about clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and proving value in a changing healthcare landscape.
In this episode, we discuss :
- Why “trusting the process” isn’t enough — and how to prove your value with data
- The hidden cost of not measuring outcomes in rehab
- What it takes to get clinic buy-in on tech (even if you're the only one using it)
- How tools like force plates and handheld dynamometers are being used across the rehab continuum
- Why the future of PT demands better systems, not just better clinicians
Subscribe for more episodes on performance rehab, clinical innovation, and technology that moves the field forward.
#physicaltherapy #rehabtech #clinicaltools #prehab #sportsperformance
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Channel: youtube.com/@ThePrehabPodcast
Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prehab-podcast/id1456407031
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4ku81i10QkvyttTdlkSaKp
Looking for more programming? Check out all of our content on the Prehab App:
theprehabguys.com/membership
🎙 Episode Chapters:
00:00 — Introductions
01:45 — Early Career Reflections
00:07:50 — Research and Validation of Clinical Testing Tools
00:11:15 — Orthopedic Residency: Building Clinical Expertise
00:17:46 — Challenges in Adopting New Technology in PT
00:21:45 — Why Data + Objective Testing Improves Patient Outcomes
00:29:09 — How VALD Came Into the Picture: Technology Meets Rehab
00:34:09 — Subscription Plans & Ongoing Customer Support
00:40:45 — PT-driven Products + Team
00:47:45 — The Future of Physical Therapy Is Data-Driven
00:57:10 — Building Systems to Improve Insurance-based Healthcare
1:02:25 — Final Takeaways: Start Using Better Data Now
Connect With Us:
Website: theprehabguys.com
Instagram: instagram.com/theprehabguys
Facebook: facebook.com/ThePrehabGuys
Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrehabGuys
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theprehabguys?lang=en
Can physical therapy evolve without data? In this deep-dive conversation, clinical leaders from Prehab and Vald come together to explore how technology and objective data are reshaping rehab and performance — and why so many clinicians are still stuck in outdated methods.
From the first handheld dynamometer purchase to building global tools that elevate care, this episode uncovers the real-world frustrations, breakthroughs, and opportunities in modern physical therapy.
Whether you're a seasoned clinician or a PT student, you'll walk away with insights that challenge how you think about clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and proving value in a changing healthcare landscape.
In this episode, we discuss :
- Why “trusting the process” isn’t enough — and how to prove your value with data
- The hidden cost of not measuring outcomes in rehab
- What it takes to get clinic buy-in on tech (even if you're the only one using it)
- How tools like force plates and handheld dynamometers are being used across the rehab continuum
- Why the future of PT demands better systems, not just better clinicians
Subscribe for more episodes on performance rehab, clinical innovation, and technology that moves the field forward.
#physicaltherapy #rehabtech #clinicaltools #prehab #sportsperformance
LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST
Channel: youtube.com/@ThePrehabPodcast
Apple Podcasts:podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prehab-podcast/id1456407031
Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/4ku81i10QkvyttTdlkSaKp
Looking for more programming? Check out all of our content on the Prehab App:
theprehabguys.com/membership
🎙 Episode Chapters:
00:00 — Introductions
01:45 — Early Career Reflections
00:07:50 — Research and Validation of Clinical Testing Tools
00:11:15 — Orthopedic Residency: Building Clinical Expertise
00:17:46 — Challenges in Adopting New Technology in PT
00:21:45 — Why Data + Objective Testing Improves Patient Outcomes
00:29:09 — How VALD Came Into the Picture: Technology Meets Rehab
00:34:09 — Subscription Plans & Ongoing Customer Support
00:40:45 — PT-driven Products + Team
00:47:45 — The Future of Physical Therapy Is Data-Driven
00:57:10 — Building Systems to Improve Insurance-based Healthcare
1:02:25 — Final Takeaways: Start Using Better Data Now
Connect With Us:
Website: theprehabguys.com
Instagram: instagram.com/theprehabguys
Facebook: facebook.com/ThePrehabGuys
Twitter: https://x.com/ThePrehabGuys
Tiktok: tiktok.com/@theprehabguys?lang=en
