Rehab and Training are Not the Same with Dr. Jarred Boyd

Today’s guest is Jarred Boyd, a clinician-turned performance therapist whose path has taken him from outpatient physical therapy clinics all the way into the trenches of the NBA. Over seven seasons—and countless hours in training rooms and practice courts—he’s refined a nuanced lens on how we think about rehab, performance, and injury risk.

Jarred doesn’t accept the blanket slogan “rehab = training.” Instead, he suggests rehab is about managing risk and restoring lost capacity, while training is about pushing boundaries to build new capacity. That seemingly small distinction changes the way we make decisions—what we’re willing to challenge, what we’re cautious about, and when we lean in or hold back.

In this episode, we’ll unpack:

• Why variability (metabolic, mechanical) is critical for both performance and longevity
• How Jarred’s “pluralism, essentialism, adaptive intent” framework guides program design
• The real cost of binary thinking—how we lose chance for innovation when we oversimplify
• And practical takeaways you can use, whether you coach, rehab, or train athletes of any level

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Sign up for the FREE 3P Injury Prevention Toolkit at www.AdamLoiacono.com

Follow Adam on Instagram for the latest insights on injury prevention and performance @Adam.Loiacono

For FREE Webinars, rehab tips, and performance plans, check out Adam's YouTube channel

Need a trusted supplement to improve your health and performance? Go to out Momentus.com for 35% off your first subscription!