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

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Podcast: [The FAKTR Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-faktr-podcast-3746121)
Published: 2026-03-06T10:10:02+00:00
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Pain, Plasticity & Performance: How Rehab Actually Works with Dr. Todd Riddle Why 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 feedback Why the concept of “densification” may be more accurate than “adhesions” What tensegrity means for stability and whole-body movement How 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

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