Craig Lindell set out to help people move better; building a global following of more than 500,000 followers almost happened by accident. As one third of “The Prehab Guys,” Craig has become one of the world’s most followed physical therapists, but it’s not always easy creating content that can actually scale to help so many people. Can Craig leverage that visibility to change his industry for the better?
In this episode, we talk about the limits of physical therapy, managing expectations, and where the industry NEEDS to evolve in order to help more people achieve their wellness goals.
In this episode of The BarBend Podcast, guest Craig Lindell and host David Thomas Tao discuss:
- Craig’s background and how we became a physical therapist (2:26)
- Physical therapy as preparation vs. catching up (4:54)
- What physical therapists like Craig CAN’T do — and why we need to know that (7:44)
- Why physical therapists need to manage expectations (10:50)
- The most common question Craig and his partners get (12:39)
- Misconceptions strength athletes bring into the prehab/rehab process (15:00)
- Staying grounded and mindful of your motivations (“It’s hard as hell”) (18:12)
- The next brilliant idea in physical therapy (19:50)
- What travel can do for your physical and mental wellness (21:50)
- What’s missing from fitness and health? (26:56)
- Blood flow restriction training + the next frontiers in performance and recovery (29:00)
Relevant links and further reading:
- Learn more about The Prehab Guys
- Follow The Prehab Guys on Instagram
