research article published in The Journal of Athletic Training

Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Through a Biopsychosocial Lens

“This review and analysis of current literature regarding chronic musculoskeletal pain and the biopsychosocial approach to management should be a starting point for the AT to explore the use of the biopsychosocial model in clinical practice while respecting their scope of practice”.

article for Craig liebenson’s FIRST PRINCIPLES OF MOVEMENT

Graded Exposure to Feared Stimuli: The Role of Movement Exploration

“Moving on from that pivotal moment, another key aspect of this session was not quitting while we were ahead. It showed me this wasn’t a fluke, that I had options, and I could take on the challenge”.

article for: mike boyle’s strengthcoach.com

“Feeling” vs. “Being” Tight (and why stretching doesn’t always help)

“Early in my career, I had a large group of clients who consistently came in saying they “felt tight”. That they did all their stretches, and that it felt good in the moment. However, relief never lasted beyond that 5 minute stretch circuit. ….These concepts of “feeling vs. being” are very underestimated and undervalued in the training world. Yet, understanding them can make the biggest impact.”

article for: mike boyle’s strengthcoach.com

Stop worrying, and start living

“By the end of this article, I want you to know – if nothing else – that what is actually accurate, is that scans don’t define the client, their prognosis, or their current function. Wear and repair is what actually happens, not wear and tear. And, injury prevention is more than stretching”.

article for: Mike boyle’s strengthcoach.com

Why training drops off

“4 strategies you can use to facilitate the deeper level conversation with your client to create programming that will get completed, and ultimately get better results…”

article for: movement as medicine

The Art of Accountability

“Non-compliance is not a thing. Let’s get this straight. If a client isn’t following through on a program, it’s your fault. Not the client’s fault. Your fault”.

article for: movement as medicine

Earning Trust

“Just because you’re a professional, doesn’t mean clients will automatically trust you, follow what you say exactly as you expect, and get the results that you want. In fact, the opposite will probably happen”.

article for: movement as medicine

You can’t prevent injuries

“Unless your clients never do new or hard things, and stay far away from other people, vehicles, and objects, the odds are pretty good that one day, they’re going to have some sort of injury.

So what if instead of worrying about avoiding the inevitable, you train for it instead?”

article for: movement as medicine

Get better results when training around chronic pain

“It can be a challenge to rehab the injured and painful area, nevermind train the rest of the body.

However, the good news is that you can improve the results you get, if you simply look through a different lens than what’s been taught in the textbooks and traditional certification programs”.

article for: certified functional strength coach

What therapists can learn from strength coaches

“The disconnect between rehab and training is huge. Here are my top 5 things therapists can learn from coaches, that you can use to level-up your rehab”

article for: certified functional strength coach

​​To Train Or Not?

“Most of the time, a diagnosis doesn’t change the technicalities of rehab. In fact, upwards of 80% of back pain is non-specific anyways, and is rehabbing a cuff strain that different than if it’s called subacromial impingement? (the answer is no.)”

Moving Away from the Biomedical Model with Megan Pomarensky

The strength coach Podcast: the official podcast of mike boyle’s strengthcoach.com, and perform better

A deep dive into some challenging and controversial training and rehab topics including the risk vs. reward of injury prevention training, how our language directly influences client outcomes, when biomechanics is (ir)relevant, and why non-compliance isn't a thing in human-centred healthcare. 

empowering those with chronic pain

the rethinking rehab podcast podcast - sponsored by the clinical athlete and level up initiative

A discussion on how to empower clients experiencing chronic pain, the pressure to practice with complete certainty, the complicated nature of imaging/diagnosis/labels, and the power of our words influencing client outcomes more than anything else.

Movement As medicine

Movement as medicine Podcast

How to have conversations around pain and imaging, the difference in rehab and training, and how community and relationships influence outcomes.

empower your lifting

upLIFT You: Strong body, strong mind

What if addressing your mindset could transform your physical recovery journey? This episode promises to equip you with insights and strategies that could change the way you approach rehabilitation forever…Megan’s personal story of overcoming a career-ending injury and navigating traditional healthcare sheds light on the importance of a holistic approach to healing, where mental and physical aspects are equally emphasized. For athletes, especially those in strength sports like weightlifting and powerlifting, managing repetitive movement injuries is crucial. We discuss practical strategies for handling those inevitable niggles and inflammations, focusing on setting realistic expectations and building mental resilience, and more!

The Empowerment Method: The Role of Athletic Therapy in Musician Wellness

Under the radar: secrets to Success for the independent musician

As we explore the power of music in her practice, Megan's invitation is for you to consider how holistic care, mindful stress management, and a deeper understanding of the body-mind connection can help you achieve peak performance and a harmonious life both on and off the stage.

3/5 Generator Megan Pomarensky - Find Your True Yes

The human design profiles: an entrepreneurship podcast

Avoiding the whispers of your own intuition lately? Get reinspired by listening to my chat with Megan, a certified athletic therapist and 3/5 profile. With an undefined solar plexus, Megan shares how listening to herself was the catalyst for positive changes in her life and business. As a 3/5, Megan resonates with the idea that limits do not define her journey. She believes in challenging the status quo and actively seeking solutions to problems, both for herself and her clients. Megan's approach to wellness and therapy involves embracing trial and error, understanding that each individual is unique, and finding what truly works for them. Listen in for a deep dive into the evolution of Megan’s boundaries and confidence in this episode of the Human Design Profiles!

the unspoken parts of rehab

if the jeans fit: Learn to love the woman in the mirror

In this episode, we talk about the commonly unspoken parts of rehabbing an injury, and navigating persistent pain, and how to get you back confidently moving your body, while loving the woman in the mirror.

empowered wellness

the way of the primal man

If what we think is articulated by our words, both internally - the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, and externally, the words we choose to use in conversation, which then shape our belief systems that carry out our (in)actions, the same could be said with the way we approach injuries, right?

a holistic approach to injury management

brent lohmer coaching podcast

Stop normalizing your clients needing you. Listen in on how we can empower clients to take control of their rehab and training, through teamwork, interdisciplinary and holistic approaches, and by tackling mindset more than biomechanics.

empowered wellness: unlock your inner stories and taking ownership of exercise

rejuvenating health

Do you find it hard to keep as active as you'd like? Do your knees hurt? Back feeling sore when you're done work? Aches and pains showing up out of nowhere in your neck? What if that pain had more to do with your mindset than an old injury? Listen in to discover how to unlock your inner stories and take complete ownership of your health.

how to get the most out of your rehab and training experience

Empowered Performance

How to get the most out of your injury rehab and training by knowing what to look for in a therapist, what therapeutic alliance means, and how to know if your program is going to get the results you want.

Webinar: Improving Results through a Biopsychosocial Lens

First Principles of Movement

What if managing chronic pain was less about the injury, biomechanics, and movement patterns, and more about the human experience? Watch this webinar to understand how you can empower clients with active based rehab and training strategies, for long-lasting change (instead of feeling fragile and stuck on the treatment table).