#123 - Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd Riddle, Part 2

Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd RiddleWhy do some rehab programs fail to produce lasting results — while others help patients rebuild strength, resilience, and performance?In this episode of the FAKTR Podcast, we take a deep dive into the science behind effective rehabilitation.Building on the framework discussed in Part 1 of this series, Dr. Todd Riddle explores what is actually happening inside the body when rehabilitation is done correctly — from tissue healing and fascia mechanics to neurological adaptation and neuroplasticity.You’ll learn how progressive loading, sensory input, and movement-based interventions influence the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, and overall recovery process.If you’re a clinician, student, or healthcare professional working in rehab, sports medicine, or human performance, this episode will give you a deeper understanding of how rehab truly works — and why progression and load management are essential for long-term outcomes.Key Topics: The role of fascia in movement, force transmission, and sensory feedbackWhy the concept of “densification” may be more accurate than “adhesions”What tensegrity means for stability and whole-body movementHow afferentation and sensory input influence the nervous system🔗 RESOURCES & LINKS:If you’re interested in earning your FAKTR Certification, join the 2026 FAKTR Live Course Priority Waitlist to get notified when a regional cohort opens in your area. Click here to learn more and get on the list 👉 This episode is sponsored by Rehab to Fitness. Learn more about the Clinical Human Performance Practitioner Certification here. 🎙️ SUPPORT THE SHOW: Visit our website at faktrpodcast.com to leave a review or comment