Beyond Traditional Rehab with Dr. Hannah Sadowsky

This episode kicks off a brand new ChiroShift series focused on clinicians who are doing things differently, and starting with the identity behind the title. Taylor sits down with Dr. Hannah Sadowsky (@hsadowsky) physical therapist, strength coach, former high-level gymnast, and clinician at Old Bull Athletics, to explore how blending coaching, rehab, and performance can reshape both patient outcomes and professional fulfillment.

Hannah shares her journey from competitive gymnastics to physical therapy school, hospital-based care, and ultimately finding her home at Old Bull, where one-on-one, outcome-driven care replaces high-volume, insurance-based models. She opens up about the identity shift that comes with stepping outside traditional PT roles, learning to sell outcomes rather than time, and gaining confidence through repetition, education, and lived experience.

The conversation dives deep into gymnastics-specific rehab and performance, including return-to-sport decision-making, managing extreme forces, working with hypermobile athletes, and applying principle-based care in the absence of formal clinical guidelines. Hannah breaks down how strength, load management, and positional training are essential for reducing reinjury risk, particularly in populations like gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers, and why movement and training must extend far beyond the treatment table.

Taylor and Hannah also explore broader themes relevant to all clinicians: informed consent, navigating imposter syndrome, collaborating with medical teams, ethical decision-making, and redefining what “enough” care really means. From adult gymnastics and inner-child movement to working with athletes with neurological differences, this episode highlights what’s possible when clinicians lead with principles, clarity, and confidence instead of rigid systems.

This conversation is for physical therapists, chiropractors, and healthcare providers who feel constrained by traditional models and are curious about hybrid care, strength-based rehab, and building a career that aligns with both their values and their expertise.

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