The E3 Rehab Podcast

Chris Hughen sat down with Jie Deng to discuss all things Patellar Tendinopathy. We dive into the physical and imaging changes following a progressive tendon loading program, the long-term prognosis of patellar tendinopathy, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/nc8ymzmiLJY 
Episode Resources:
Deng, 2024
Deng, 2025
Jie's Google Scholar
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Chris Hughen sat down with Wilfried Simon to discuss Piriformis Syndrome. We dive into common misconceptions and outdated beliefs, why Deep Gluteal Syndrome may be a more appropriate term, differential diagnosis, management options, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/AbwMTkz7JTk 
Episode Resources:
Wilfried's Instagram
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Chris Hughen sat down with Aaron Kubal to discuss his pain and rehab mentorship, patient communication and education, analogies and metaphors, AI in rehab, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/UNiBtHOe5gA 
Episode Resources:
Aaron's Instagram
Aaron's Pain and Rehab Mentorship
Previous Episodes with Aaron: #135 and #84
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Chris Hughen sat down with Brendan Butler to discuss his recent paper, "Do As I Say, Not As I Do": Clinician Return to Run Criteria, First Run Characteristics, and Running Assessment Analysis After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Compared to the Literature — Insights From an International ACL Rehabilitation Conference. We dive into the practical application of running criteria in the rehab process, progressing running sessions, addressing kinematic deficits, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/kVbyF9XcwFg 
Episode Resources:
Butler, 2026
Fontenay, 2025
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Chris Hughen sat down with Steph Mundt to discuss knee chondral defects. We dive into Steph's own experience with a symptomatic knee chrondral defect, managing her own running and training around her symptoms, strategies and recommendations for others, and much more.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/G-wvZFUOmrA 
Episode Resources:
Steph's Instagram
Previous Episodes with Steph: #168 and #206
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