In this episode of The Prehab Podcast, Dr. Mike sits down with Dr. Josh D’Angelo, co-founder of Movement X, to explore how physical therapy is evolving. From addressing burnout to driving patient-centered care, Josh shares insights into innovative solutions that empower both providers and patients.
The conversation dives into:
- How burnout is impacting healthcare professionals—and what can be done to break the cycle.
- Why flexibility and autonomy are essential in patient care today.
- How entrepreneurial thinking is reshaping the physical therapy industry.
Whether you’re a healthcare provider, entrepreneur, or passionate about health and wellness, this episode offers valuable takeaways to help you thrive in today’s healthcare landscape.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
03:48 – Meet Dr. Josh D’Angelo
08:46 – Burnout in Healthcare & New Patient Care Models
12:46 – The Impact of Burnout on Providers and Patients
15:07 – Medicine 3.0: Prevention and Holistic Health
20:30 – Helping People Move Their Best at Movement X
27:48 – Entrepreneurship and Healthcare Providers
33:35 – Transparency in Healthcare Businesses
36:55 – Becoming Comfortable With Failure
41:40 – The Importance of Building Trust as a Healthcare Provider
46:33 – Why It’s the Best Time to Be a Physical Therapist

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Chapters:
00:00 Introductions - Meet the Founders
1:00 NAD+ Therapy Benefits & What to Expect from Treatment
02:35 How Muscle Lab Recovery Center Got Started
03:25 From Personal Training to Recovery Business: Finding Your Niche
05:10 Starting a Business During COVID-19 & Overcoming Challenges
06:10 Scaling Your Recovery Business: Systems, Team Building & Delegation
7:30 Common Business Scaling Challenges & How to Overcome Them
10:20 Hiring Strategies: Using Internships as Talent Recruitment Pipelines
11:28 Weekly NAD+ Therapy Routine: Why I Do It Every Week
12:21 NAD+ Nasal Spray Benefits: How to Extend Treatment Results
13:15 Business Growth Strategies: Focus, Mentorship & Key Metrics
15:20 Customer Retention vs New Offers: Getting Clients to Come Back
18:10 From Free Services to Celebrity Clients: Early Business Hustle
20:47 Client Work vs Building a Bigger Mission: Finding Purpose
22:20 The $420 Billion Musculoskeletal Problem & Recovery Solutions
25:00 Career Change to Healthcare: Finding Your Path in Wellness
27:54 Proactive Wellness & Longevity Trends: The Future of Healthcare
31:08 Entrepreneurship Advice: Expect Failure & Stay Adaptable





