Podcasts by The Wesley Wang DPT Podcast
The Wesley Wang DPT podcast is all things ACL and sports rehab. I believe recovering from injuries goes far beyond just the physical. I’ll be having athletes, clinicians, coaches and trainers, share their stories in dealing with injuries. Together, we will help the rehab community create a culture of support, advocacy, and empathy.
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Ep 24 | All Things ACL Rehab Including Non-Operative Treatment, Criterion-Based Protocols, Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and More With Mick Hughes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Mick Hughes is physio in Melbourne, Australia who specializes in ACL rehab. I’ve had the privilege of connecting with Mick through IG and have definitely en...
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Ep 23 | His ACL Story, Rehabbing as an NFL Player, What He Has Learned From His Two ACL Surgeries With NFL Defensive End Adam Gotsis from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode I have special guest Adam Gotsis who is a current NFL defensive end, currently a free agent, and played his college ball at Georgia Tech. Adam was selected in the 2nd round of th...
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Ep 22 | Challenges With Cash Based PT, Working With Athletes, Why ACL Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and More With Andrew Millett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Andrew Millet, who owns a cash based PT clinic, Move Strong Physical Therapy which is based out of Cressey Sports Performance, Hudson, Mass. He graduated wi...
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Ep 21 | Her ACL Story, Mental Hurdles, Overcoming Complications, Having Difficult Conversations and What She's Learned With Kate Taylor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode I have special guest Kate Taylor who is a former lacrosse player at Boston College. Kate is one of my former patients and is an athlete that trains with us at Healthy Baller. She...
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Ep 20 | All Things ACL Rehab Including Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and Advice For Young Clinicians and More With Zach Baker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Zach Baker who is a physical therapist at Rehab 2 Perform in Frederick, MD. He graduated with his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Maryland...
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Ep 19 | Dealing With A Rare Disease Affecting Only 3 in 1 MILLION People With Alex Powell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode, I have special guest Alex Powell who is a former Dayton University women’s soccer player. I first heard Alex’ story on the podcast and immediately reached out to her to get her ...
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Ep 18 | Challenges in Opening A Cash Based PT Facility, Why ACL Re-Tears Are So High and What Needs to Improve and More With Ziad Dahdul from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Ziad Dahdul who is a owner of Ignite Phyzio in Los Angeles, CA who specializes in treating ACLs and other sports injuries. He graduated with his Doctor of P...
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Ep 17 | Performance Anxiety, Mental Health, Body Image and Seeking Help When Needed With Victoria Garrick from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Victoria who is a former Division I volleyball player at University of Southern California and played semi-pro as well. She is a TED Talk speaker, mental he...
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Ep 16 | All Things ACL Rehab Including Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and Advice For Young Clinicians and More With Bobby Esbrandt from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have special guest Bobby Esbrandt who is a co-owner of Impact Sports Physical Therapy located in Hanover, MD. University of Maryland School of Medicine with special interests ...
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Ep 15 | Mother/Daughter ACL Experience, Why Finding The Right Rehab Team Matters Feat Deb and Paige Girardi from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode I have special guest a mother and daughter combo, Deb and Paige Girardi. I had the privilege of working with Paige and helping her with her recovery. I wanted to get both of them...
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Ep 14 | His Insight Into ACL Graft Choice, ACL/Meniscus Post-Op Considerations, Open Kinetic Chain Exercises And More With Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Nima Mehran from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode I have special guest Dr. Nima Mehran who is an orthopedic surgeon out in Los Angeles California. He was previously with the medical staff of the Los Angeles Lakers, Kings, Dodger...
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Ep 13 | Her ACL Story, What She Learned & Would've Changed, and Starting An ACL Support Group "The ACL Club" With Jordan Angeli from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today’s episode I have special guest Jordan Angeli. Jordan and I got connected a couple years ago when she asked me to be on her podcast, Show Your Scars. Jordan is a former professional soccer ...
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Ep 12 | All Things ACL Rehab Including Her ACL Research Findings, Safe Return-to-Sport, Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High and More With Angela Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Angela Smith who is a physical therapist and ACL researcher at the University of Delaware. Angela also recently started working in a cash based facility. She offers...
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Ep 11 | His ACL Story, Rehabbing As A Professional Athlete, How His Faith Helped Him in Rehab, With Los Angeles Charger Tight End Hunter Henry from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Hunter Henry who currently plays tight end for the Los Angeles Chargers. Hunter shares his story about his ACL and what it's like rehabbing as a professional athlet...
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Ep 10 | All Things ACL Rehab! Bracing, Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and More With Steph Allen from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Steph Allen who is a physical therapist at Boston PT and Wellness. She specializes in working with ACLs and has a passion for growing the field of physical therapy....
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Ep 09 | Her ACL Story, Struggles in Rehab, Finding A New Purpose and Utilizing Her Platform With Shaylee Gonzalez from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Shaylee Gonzalez who is a sophomore basketball player at BYU. Shaylee shares her story about her ACL injury and how it changed her life. She had to find a new purpo...
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Ep 08 | Her ACL Story, Why Finding The Right Physical Therapist Matters, Being Patient When Returning to Sport With Shelley Blumsack from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Shelley Blumsack who is a freshman soccer player at Holy Cross. Shelley shares her ACL story and just how important it is to find the right physical therapist is so...
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Ep 07 | Her ACL Story (Prospective Right Before Surgery From a Re-Tear), Feeling Alone, Why Finding The Right Physical Therapist Matters With Abby Forsyth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Abby Forsyth who is former basketball player at Corban University in Salem Oregon. Abby offers a unique prospective as she was cleared in December 2019 from her fir...
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Ep 06 | All Things ACL Rehab! Bracing, Why Re-Tear Rates Are So High, What Needs to Improve and More With Michael Lau From The Prehab Guys from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Michael Lau who is one of the co-founders of The Prehab Guys who have grown to over 600,000 instagram followers. Michael received his Doctor of Physical Therapy fro...
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Ep 05 | Her ACL Story, Challenges in Rehab & Starting A Support Group On Campus With Lilly Paro from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Lilly Paro who is a current basketball player at Tufts University. Lilly suffered an ACL tear while in school and had to go through the rehab process. Instead of lo...
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Ep 04 | Five Knee Surgeries & Three Concussions, Changing Sports & Finding A New Community With Sam Magliato from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Sam Magliato who is a recent Case Western graduate. She started off playing basketball at Case before injuries forced her to switch sports. She unexpectedly finds a...
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Ep 03 | Her ACL Story, Rehab Complications, Feeling Alone and The Mental Struggles of ACL Rehab With Kylie Ross from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Kylie Ross who is current graduate student and former Baylor University soccer player who just finished playing her final season. Kylie has grown a social media fol...
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Ep 02 | Story of Healthy Baller, Dealing With Injuries in College, PT and Strength Coach Relationship With Matt Boyd from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
On today's episode, I have guest Matt Boyd who is the owner of Healthy Baller. Matt is not only a business owner but is also a well respected strength coach, particularly in the lacrosse world. Add...
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Ep 01 | Our Story, Changes in PT School, Our Most Challenging Cases and Cash PT With Teddy Willsey from 2020-02-09T23:00
On my very first episode of my podcast, I had to feature none other than Teddy Willsey aka Strength Coach Therapy. Teddy is a physical therapist based out of Healthy Baller in Rockville, MD, whe...
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Ep 01 | Our Story, Changes in PT School, Our Most Challenging Cases and Cash PT With Teddy Willsey from 2020-02-09T23:00
On my very first episode of my podcast, I had to feature none other than Teddy Willsey aka Strength Coach Therapy. Teddy is a physical therapist based out of Healthy Baller in Rockville, MD, whe...
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