Private practice physical therapy, sports rehab, and performance training collide in this behind-the-scenes look at NFL Combine prep. If you’re a PT, clinic owner, or performance-minded clinician, this episode shows what it really takes to prepare elite athletes under massive pressure.
Most PTs see the highlight reel — the 40-yard dash, the vertical jump, the bench press reps. But what you don’t see is the medical testing, the sleep deprivation, the psychological stress, and the microscopic performance details that can mean millions of dollars.
In this episode, we break down:
• How performance PT differs from traditional outpatient rehab
• The medical and psychological grind of the NFL Combine
• Why basics like ankle dorsiflexion still matter at the highest level
• How PTs can build a career in elite sports performance
• Why relationships and mentorship matter more than resumes
If you’re working with athletes — or want to — this episode forces you to think beyond rehab and into preparation, psychology, and business realities.
Chapters
00:00 – Welcome & Event Preview
02:00 – Meet Jamie Moore
08:45 – What Is Performance PT?
14:10 – Inside NFL Combine Week
23:50 – Medical Testing Explained
31:40 – Psychology Under Pressure
39:20 – Career Path to Performance
44:30 – Final Advice for PTs
