Why CrossFitters Get Injured — And How to Fix It: Cash-Based PT Inside a Gym

22/08/2025 37 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

Ever wondered why some CrossFitters stay injury-free while others struggle with nagging pain? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. David Aulick from The Athlete House, a physical therapist who built a thriving cash-based PT practice literally inside a CrossFit gym. We cover everything from:-Why traditional physical therapy (via insurance) falls short for active people -How CrossFit stigma in the medical world misses the mark -What the research really says about injury rates in CrossFit -The most common injuries he sees — and how to actually fix them -Rest, deloading, and why you might not be making progress even though you're training harder -The underrated power of creatine, zone 2 cardio, and lifting heavy -Advice for starting a PT practice and hiring your first employee Dr. Aulick shares candid stories from his time at a prestigious sports PT residency, how he went mobile before building a brick-and-mortar clinic, and what it takes to truly keep active people active. Learn more about his clinic: https://www.theathletehousept.com