Movement Podcast

Epizódy

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  Running, Movement Screens, & Elite Athlete Readiness with Dr. Todd Arnold 30.07.2026 1h 10min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton are joined by Dr. Todd Arnold, a board-certified sports medicine physician with more than two decades of experience caring for athletes at every level — from high school and collegiate sports to NCAA Championships, World Championships, and elite international competition. Dr. Arnold serves as the medical officer for elite athlete healthcare for USA Track & Field, where his role is not simply to react to injuries, but to he...
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  GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy on Sustainable Toughness 16.07.2026 1h 24min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook sits down with Jason McCarthy, founder and CEO of GORUCK, former Green Beret, and one of the leading voices behind the modern rucking movement. Jason and Emily McCarthy started GORUCK in 2008 while Jason was serving in Special Forces and Emily was working with the CIA. Their original goal was to build a rucksack to life-or-death quality standards—gear capable of performing in demanding environments around the world. What began as a rucksack...
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  Gray Cook on Progressing Movement the Right Way 02.07.2026 51min

  Progressing an exercise sounds simple: make it harder, add load, increase reps, or move to a more challenging variation. But in rehab, performance, and corrective exercise, progression is not always that straightforward. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton discuss how to think through exercise progression and regression using movement baselines, postural positions, neurodevelopmental sequencing, and real-time feedback. They break down why a person may need to ...
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  The Performance Pyramid: Movement, Capacity & Skill 18.06.2026 58min

  Performance is not just about strength, power, conditioning, or sport-specific skill. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton revisit one of the foundational ideas behind Functional Movement Systems: the performance pyramid. At the base is movement. Above that is performance. At the top is skill. The conversation explores why performance cannot be understood by looking at one test, one lift, one movement, or one sport-specific task in isolation. Before asking how ...
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  Knee Pain, ACL Risk & the Movement Patterns Behind the Problem 04.06.2026 50min

  Knee pain is one of the most common issues in sports, fitness, rehab, and everyday life — but the knee is rarely the only place to look. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why knee pain is often driven by what is happening above and below the joint. From ankle dorsiflexion and foot control to hip mobility, core stability, tone, alignment, and movement strategy, this conversation takes a deeper look at the systems that influence how the knee behaves. ...
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  Why Protocols Aren’t Enough with Gina Schatz 21.05.2026 1h 21min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook sits down with Gina M. Schatz, clinician, educator, founder of The Schatz Method®, and creator of the Practitioner Mastery Program. Gina trains manual and movement practitioners to move beyond protocols and develop the clinical reasoning required for complex orthopedic cases, hypermobility, and long-term practitioner mastery. Together, Gray and Gina explore what separates protocol-driven care from true clinical reasoning. They discuss the i...
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  The Missing Piece in Shoulder Rehab & Performance 07.05.2026 46min

  Most people train their shoulders by chasing strength, but completely miss the foundation that creates durable, pain-free movement. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why shoulder problems are so common, why shoulder pain is often more than “just a shoulder issue,” and how posture, spinal stability, reflexive control, and movement quality all influence shoulder health. They dive into: Rotator cuff function and shoulder stability Why impingement hap...
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  The Hidden Cause of Neck Pain No One Talks About 23.04.2026 50min

  Neck pain is one of the most common issues people deal with—but what if the neck isn’t actually the problem? In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we break down why the neck acts as a “crossroads” in the body—and how issues with breathing, posture, mobility, and even lifestyle habits can all show up as neck pain. You’ll learn why treating the symptom isn’t enough… and what to look for if you actually want lasting results. We cover: Why the neck is a secondary problem more often than a ...
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  Why Low Back Pain Keeps Coming Back 09.04.2026 52min

  Low back pain is one of the most common problems people deal with—but most people are still asking the wrong question. Instead of only asking: “What’s wrong with my back?” This episode explores a better question: “What am I doing that keeps this problem going?” In this conversation, we break down why low back pain is rarely just about one body part—and why pain is often the result of a bigger mix of movement issues, lifestyle habits, stress, recovery, and accumulated risk factors. In this...
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  Building Better Coaches: Inside FMS with Almir Maljević 26.03.2026 1h 5min

  In this episode, we sit down with Almir Maljević—FMS partner in Bosnia, educator, and instructor for FMS courses—who has built a thriving system by doing one thing differently: He starts with the person, not the program. From rebuilding his own path after injury… to realizing strength and power weren’t the missing piece… to going all-in on screening, systems, and education… This is a real conversation about what actually works—and what most people get wrong. You’ll learn: • ...
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  Why Fixing Your Gait Starts With These 5 Movements 12.03.2026 48min

  Your gait—how you walk—can reveal a lot about your health, movement quality, and even your risk for injury or falls. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why gait analysis alone doesn’t tell the full story. Many people focus on the way someone walks, but the real problem often lies deeper in fundamental movement patterns like squatting, bending, rotating, balancing, and breathing. As our population ages, gait problems are becoming a major predictor of...
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  The Future of Movement Assessment | Kinetisense 26.02.2026 1h 2min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton sit down with Ryan Como, CEO of Kinetisense, to talk about where movement screening is headed next. Ryan shares how his background as a chiropractor—and as an injured D1 hockey athlete—pushed him beyond “treat the painful joint” toward multi-segment, 3D movement assessment. The conversation covers how objective scoring, population comparisons, and AI-driven recommendations can enhance—not replace—clinical expertise. We dig in...
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  Asymmetries: When They’re Normal vs. When They Become a Risk Factor 05.02.2026 51min

  Asymmetries are normal — but not all asymmetries are created equal. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down the difference between anatomical, functional, and developmental asymmetry, and explain when asymmetry becomes a slippery slope that impacts performance, durability, and injury risk. They also discuss why the goal isn’t “perfect symmetry,” but keeping asymmetries from getting worse, and how movement screening helps coaches and clinicians make smarte...
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  Rehab Revolution: Lisa Chase Breaks Down Her 5 Pillars of Healing 22.01.2026 1h 15min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Lisa Chase returns—this time as an author. Drawing from decades of work with professional athletes and everyday patients, Lisa dives deep into the importance of addressing the whole person in rehab, not just the symptoms. She and Gray discuss: • The inspiration behind her new book Be Responsible • Why heart rate variability (HRV) is a game changer in patient care • How nervous system regulation must come before movement • Using technology like Newbie...
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  Beyond the Symptoms: What Wellness Data Really Tells Us 18.12.2025 41min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton dig into what the data really says about wellness. From widespread sleep issues and shoulder mobility limitations to the surprising role of stress, posture, and breathing, they explore how movement and lifestyle are deeply connected. Learn how Functional Movement Systems uses its Functional Wellness Screen to identify patterns—not just problems—and why tracking individual trends is more effective than chasing general advice. ...
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  How Physical Education Can Save the Next Generation | Rick Vittum 04.12.2025 1h 5min

  What happens when a seasoned physical educator brings 31 years of experience into a conversation about the future of fitness, wellness, and youth health? In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we sit down with Massachusetts Physical Education Teacher of the Year Rick Vittum to talk about the state of youth movement, what’s broken in the system, and how we can fix it. Rick shares real stories from the trenches of high school PE, how the Functional Movement Screen is changing the game, and w...
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  Inside 20 Years in the NBA: Movement, Data & Athlete Development 13.11.2025 1h 23min

  Former Indiana Pacers strength coach Shawn Windle joins the Movement Podcast to unpack 20+ years in the NBA and his evolution from athletic trainer to performance director. This episode explores the integration of sports science, the dangers of over-coaching, individualized athlete care, and the realities of modern NBA player development. Topics include: Early career challenges in a siloed sports culture Why HRV isn’t practical in pro sports Real-world vs. lab testing Achilles tendon injuri...
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  Creating a Performance Culture with Bob Alejo 30.10.2025 1h 19min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton sit down with Bob Alejo, a leader in the world of strength and conditioning with over 40 years of experience across professional sports, collegiate athletics, and Olympic training. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, collaboration, and the reality of applying science, data, and wisdom in high-performance settings. Whether you're a veteran coach, young professional, or healthcare provider, Bob’s perspective will challe...
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  Can Functional Movement Predict Athlete Performance? 16.10.2025 35min

  In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton explore one of the most complex and debated topics in sports and rehabilitation: predicting athletic performance and ranking talent. With AI and machine learning beginning to shape how we analyze athletes, the conversation unpacks: • How performance is measured—and why it’s more than just speed and strength. • The rise of durable performers: athletes who stay healthy, consistent, and coachable. • What new research says about F...
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  The Corrective Exercise Paradigm Shift 02.10.2025 51min

  Are the corrective exercise guys bashing correctives? Maybe . . . Lee and Gray take the time to step back, define what correctives are, and detail how they should be used to restore whole movement. Screening plays an important role in identifying movement dysfunction and pain with movement, but the next step doesn’t have to be corrective exercise. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton challenge the industry’s reliance on corrective routines and reveal a smarte...