Innovations in Sports Physical Therapy with Brent Pekarski | Rehab Remix S1 E5
Posted by Abby McInturf on October 23, 2025
Rehab Remix: Innovations in Sports Physical Therapy with Brent Pekarski
Welcome to ‘Rehab Remix Reimagining Boundaries,’ a podcast that delves into the future of orthopedic rehabilitation through clinical innovation and digital health. Hosted by Rohit Nayak, co-founder of Band Connect, this episode features Brent Pekarski, a board-certified clinical specialist in sports physical therapy and Director of Physical Therapy at Druzinsky Sports Medicine Institute. Brent shares his journey in the rehab world, discusses his engagement with youth athletes, and elaborates on the integration of technology into physical therapy. Key topics include the hybrid care model, telehealth, remote therapeutic monitoring, and the importance of objective data. Tune in for an in-depth conversation on overcoming current challenges in rehab and the future directions of sports medicine.
00:30 Meet Brent Pekarski: A Journey in Sports Physical Therapy
04:19 The Evolution of Hybrid Care Models
04:40 Telehealth and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring
08:12 Patient Engagement and Compliance
10:57 Innovations in Sports Medicine
15:14 Challenges and Overhyped Technologies
17:08 The Haslam Sports Innovation Institute
21:27 Objective Data in Rehab
25:45 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Thoughts
Where to find Brent:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-pekarski-478862115/
Where to find Rohit:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayakr
Band Connect LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gGSFsPCg
Website: http://www.bandconnect.net
The Rehab Remix podcast is brought to you by Band Connect Inc. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify and watch on YouTube.
