The E3 Rehab Podcast

Chris Hughen sat down with Chris Kuenze to discuss quadriceps strength thresholds following ACL Reconstruction. We dive into the interpretations of his research around quadriceps function, the allure of black-and-white cutoff values, the limitations of 3 Nm/kg as a goal, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/w6CU5fOJAso 
Episode Resources:
Bodkin, 2025
Kuenze, 2015
ACLDashboard.com
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Chris Hughen sat down with Carter Powers to discuss his unique journey leaving his career as a physical therapy assistant. We dive into Carter's experience turning a hobby into a full-time job, protecting time for hobbies and life outside of work, tips for people interested in growing on social media, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/ttiAfopMzEc 
Episode Resources:
Carter's Instagram
Carter's YouTube
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Chris Hughen sat down with Paul Cooley to discuss all things post-op knee cartilage rehab. We dive into the most common knee cartilage procedures, including chondroplasties, microfractures, OATs, MACIs, and OCAs.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/SLtQqrIaX7k 
Episode Resources:
Paul's Website
Paul's Instagram
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Chris Hughen sat down with Marc Surdyka to discuss the initial patient evaluation. We dive into the main priorities including: a thorough subjective exam, key questions to ask, determining appropriateness for rehab, developing a concise objective exam, next steps, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/htvzU9UbobI 
Episode Resources:
Initial Eval Document
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Chris Hughen sat down with Belinda Lawford to discuss her recent publication, "Communication as a clinical intervention in physiotherapy." We dive into a variety of topics centered around communication, including: reassurance, diagnostic labels, supporting behavior change, shared decision-making, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/erXYnsHu13U 
Episode Resources:
Lawford, 2026
Belinda's ResearchGate
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This episode was produced by Kody Hughes