In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, Dr. Jacob Templar joins us to discuss the latest advancements in pain neuroscience and strength training. We explore practical applications of the biopsychosocial model, nociception, and behavior change while highlighting evidence-based interventions and treatment strategies for managing pain. Our conversation dives into the complexity of pain, addressing both acute and chronic cases, and examines the physical activity versus exercise paradox. We also touch on updates to strength and hypertrophy training in 2025, providing actionable insights for clinicians and coaches. You can connect with Jacob on Instagram @strengthinevidencephysio. Enjoy the episode!

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In this episode of the Barbell Rehab Podcast, we sit down with Todd Hargrove, author of A Guide to Better Movement and Play with Movement, to explore the fascinating intersections of pain, play, and movement. We discuss the value of debates surrounding pain, the importance of play and exploration, principles of dynamic systems theory, a constraints-led approach, movement variability, and the benefits of a more flexible coaching style. Todd also shares insights into newer frontiers in the relationship between the immune system and pain. Find his work at Better Movement and Todd's Substack.

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In this episode of the Barbell Rehab podcast, we sit down with Mark Doherty of Collaborative Strength to discuss strength training. We highlight the key principles behind strength gains, comparisons to hypertrophy training, considerations for volume, intensity, frequency, tempo, common training errors, the role of velocity-based training, and individual variations. We also discuss the role of different programming styles and common strength training myths.

You can find the links to the discussed articles here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-019-01236-0
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31418323/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35536450/

Mark can be found at @mark_collaborativestrength on Instagram. We hope you enjoy this episode!

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FREE Research Roundup Email Series | Get research reviews sent to your inbox, once a month, and stay up-to-date on the latest trends in rehab and fitness

The Barbell Rehab Method Certification Course Schedule | 2-days, 15 hours, and CEU approved