Physical Therapy

What sets your coaching services apart from other fitness coaches?

Unlocking the Full Potential: The Unique Approach of Our Fitness Coaching Services

What sets your coaching services apart from other fitness coaches? So whenever an athlete comes to work with me, my goal is to help them create an identity shift. So I am looking at them as an entire person, not just an athlete or not just the weights they move or the speed that they perform at. I am looking at the whole person because ultimately, whenever we feel resistance in our training process or our results, there is often resistance in other parts of our life too that impact our ability to be the person that performs at the level we want. So if an athlete comes to a coach looking for a specific service or a specific goal rather, there are many different facets of that athlete's life that will contribute to that goal being their home environment, their beliefs about themselves, their relationship with their finances or work or significant others and family. And looking at all of those pieces and helping them be the best in those areas is also going to help them perform better on the field or in their sport. So taking that into consideration, I think that a big piece of what's missing from a lot of fitness coaching is that full approach to everything. Not everyone is going to be able to perform what is optimal, but rather looking at what is optimal for them and their lifestyle. On top of that, just being a doctor of physical therapy and having an extensive background in sports performance at the elite level is huge for my coaching services. I know that most coaches online have online certifications and lack some of that more in-depth experience with the human movement system. That combination of things really sets me apart.

What sets my coaching services apart from other fitness coaches is that I look at the whole person and not just the physical aspects. I use my experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Sports Performance Coach to help athletes reach their goals.

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What sets my coaching services apart from other fitness coaches is my focus on helping athletes create an identity shift. I view my clients as whole individuals, considering not just their athletic performance but also other aspects of their lives that may impact their training and results. I believe that resistance in training or results often stems from resistance in other areas of life. By addressing these factors such as home environment, beliefs, relationships, and finances, I can help athletes perform better on the field or in their sport. Many fitness coaches may overlook this holistic approach and fail to consider what is optimal for each individual's unique lifestyle. Furthermore, my background as a doctor of physical therapy and extensive experience in sports performance at the elite level contribute to the expertise I bring to coaching. While many coaches may have online certifications, they often lack the depth of experience with the human movement system that I possess. It's this combination of factors that truly sets me apart from others in the industry.

When should neuromuscular reeducation be started after an injury or illness occurs?

Quick Start to Neuromuscular Re-education for Injury Recovery

When should neuromuscular re-education be started after an injury or illness occurs? So, really you want to get started as soon as possible, barring that there are no limitations with movement or active range of motion. You really want to start sooner rather than later to minimize the effects of muscle atrophy and strength loss. You also want to maximize that recovery timeline, getting back strong as fast as you can.

Neuromuscular re-education should be started as soon as possible after an injury or illness occurs to minimize the effects of muscle atrophy and strength loss.

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Neuromuscular re-education should ideally be initiated as soon as possible after an injury or illness, provided that there are no limitations on movement or active range of motion. Starting early helps minimize the impact of muscle atrophy and strength loss, while also maximizing the recovery timeline for a quicker and stronger return.

What is your approach to working with clients who have experienced injuries or chronic pain?

Uncovering the Complexities: Approaching Clients with Injuries and Chronic Pain

What is your approach to working with clients who have experienced injuries or chronic pain? So, whenever an athlete has an injury, there is typically like an acute traumatic specific reason that they have pain or the injury is an overuse injury and it's easier to tease out specifically what it is you're trying to accomplish. And so typically with an acute injury, you want to allow that process, the pain signals to calm down and then you want to build back up function as just a general overview. With chronic pain, it is a little bit more complex just because there typically is an initial onset of pain that wasn't managed in a way that was helpful if the patient became fearful of that pain or if it's something that's severely impacting their life. There are many, many factors that can contribute to that prolonged pain experience and so it's important to lean into education for the patient so that they understand why they're experiencing the pain, the many factors that can contribute to it, and ultimately what the main ways they can control their pain experience are. So leaning into that education and helping them understand that the pain is normal and that we don't really have pain sensors. We have sensors for pressure, touch, temperature, stretch, tension, but no for pain. And whenever we experience any of those other sensations in a range that is outside of our normal experience, our brain interprets that as danger and we experience it as pain. That we gradually want to turn down that danger signal and eventually turn down that pain signal.

When working with clients who have experienced injuries or chronic pain, my approach is to first allow the process of the pain signals to calm down and then build back up function. With chronic pain, I focus on education for the patient so that they understand why they're experiencing the pain, the many factors that can contribute to it, and what ways they can control their pain experience.

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My approach to working with clients who have experienced injuries or chronic pain involves understanding the nature of their condition. In the case of acute injuries, there is typically a specific reason for the pain, such as trauma or overuse. The goal is to allow the pain signals to calm down and gradually rebuild function. Chronic pain, on the other hand, is more complex. It often stems from an initial onset of pain that wasn't effectively managed or has severely impacted the client's life. Various factors can contribute to prolonged pain, so education plays a crucial role. I focus on helping clients understand why they experience pain and the multiple factors that can contribute to it. It's important for them to know that pain itself is normal and that our brains interpret certain sensations as danger when they fall outside our normal range of experience. Gradually decreasing this danger signal can help reduce the pain experience. By leaning into education and empowering clients with knowledge about their condition, we work towards controlling and managing their pain more effectively.

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Dr. Mitchell Tanner, PT, DPT, CSCS answers your Physical Therapy questions. See all the advice Dr. Mitchell Tanner, PT, DPT, CSCS has and get answers to your own Physical Therapy questions.

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Hi, I’m Mitch! I’m a PT, and strength coach based out of Miami, Florida! Currently I work for Old Bull Athletics as a clinician and performance coach. Additionally I teach a CSCS prep course at the university level with Gifted Education, and I have my own online fitness coaching business.

My background started at the University of South Carolina, where I studied exercise science and got to do sport science with their D1 athletics programs. Additionally I facilitated the creation of Apex Athletic Performance’s sport biomechanics lab during this time.

I have my doctorate in physical therapy from the Medical University of South Carolina. During this time, I got experience working with EXOS and professional athletes. I also have experience working with the University of Florida’s running medicine staff.

Personally, my sport background includes competing in martial arts as a junior at the national and international levels. Currently, my sport focus is on powerlifting and general athletic development. 

On my page you can expect a biopsychosocial approach to fitness and rehab, as well as a pragmatic view of the current evidence.