The Wesley Wang DPT Podcast - 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

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

06/14/20 • 45 min

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 Physical Therapy from The University of Southern California. He also runs his own cash based PT facility which we will discuss on the show as well as ACL rehab.
On today's episode, Ziad and I discuss:

Ziad's PT background
Why heopened up his own cash based PT facility
Challenges he has faced in operated a cash based PT facility
Biggest difference between traditional and cash based PT
Why he enjoys treating ACLs
Hardest ACL case he has ever had
Why he thinks re-tear rates are so high?
What he believes has to change to improve on these high re-tear rates?

My IG: @WesleyWang.DPT
My website: www.WesleyWangDPT.com
ACL Mastermind FAQ: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/faq
ACL Mastermind sign-up: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/4yryvWYZ/checkout
ACL Post-Op Program (my favorite exercises): https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/SAnh7QMY
Online personal training: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/online-personal-training
Ziad's IG: @ignitephyzio
Ziad's website: https://www.ignitephyzio.com/
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Ziad's PT background
Why heopened up his own cash based PT facility
Challenges he has faced in operated a cash based PT facility
Biggest difference between traditional and cash based PT
Why he enjoys treating ACLs
Hardest ACL case he has ever had
Why he thinks re-tear rates are so high?
What he believes has to change to improve on these high re-tear rates?

Previous Episode

Ep 17 | Performance Anxiety, Mental Health, Body Image and Seeking Help When Needed With Victoria Garrick

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 health and body-image advocate, and podcast host. She has a passion for inspiring, supporting, and motivating people from all walks of life. I personally found out about Victoria through a mom of one of my athletes. Her daughter attended one of Victoria’s talks and said her daughter absolutely loved the talk and she really connect with the message.
On today's episode, Victoria and I discuss:

Victoria's Background
What led her to becoming a mental health and body image advocate
Victoria's public speaking endeavors
Performance anxiety and body image in sports
Stigmas with mental health
Advice to listeners who may be struggling with mental health or body-image

My IG: @WesleyWang.DPT
My website: www.WesleyWangDPT.com
ACL Mastermind FAQ: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/faq
ACL Mastermind sign-up: https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/4yryvWYZ/checkout
ACL Post-Op Program (my favorite exercises): https://wesleywangdpt.mykajabi.com/offers/SAnh7QMY
Online personal training: https://www.wesleywangdpt.com/online-personal-training
Victoria's IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoriagarrick
Victoria's website: https://www.victoriagarrick.com/
Victoria's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLTU1O0KOYY_QKw23uj5ddQ
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Ep 19 | Dealing With A Rare Disease Affecting Only 3 in 1 MILLION People With Alex Powell

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 on the show. Alex is actually the first athlete on the show that is not an ACL patient. She has a condition that affects 3 in 1 million people called a desmoid tumor also known as aggressive fibromatosis.
On today's episode, Alex and I discuss:

Alex's Medical History
Her initial reaction to finding out the news about her rare disease
The hardest part about her recovery process
Why she stayed on her college soccer team
What Alex has learned through her journey
Advice Alex has for athletes recovering from long-term injuries
Her non-profit

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