I Worked with 20000 Patients and Learned This

🏃 Want to get stronger and move better at the same time? Let us coach you: If you're new here, I'm Zac Cupples. I'm a physical therapist and movement coach who's spent the last 14+ years helping people move better, hurt less, and train smarter. I've worked across private practice, professional sports (including the NBA), and online coaching. My specialty is blending biomechanics, pain science, and fitness to help people actually feel and move better. We don't just chase symptoms here. Here's how I got here: Age 25: Earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT) Age 26: Completed an orthopedic residency and earned my OCS (Orthopedic Clinical Specialist) Age 27: Started blogging and reviewing over 100+ continuing education courses Age 29: Worked in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies as a team PT and strength coach Age 30: Lead PT, strength coach, nutritionist, and load manager for the Iowa Energy (D-League) Age 31: Launched my online coaching and Human Matrix seminar Age 34: Began working in the cash-pay PT setting Age 36: Opened my own cash-pay PT practice in Las Vegas, NV Today: I coach clients worldwide to overcome pain, move better, and train smarter—through personalized online coaching, educational courses, mentorship, and in-person therapy. I've also built an incredible team of coaches who share the same mission: helping you get real, lasting results without gimmicks, endless drills, or hacks. Whether you're here to move better, lift stronger, recover from pain, or stop feeling stuck—you're in the right place. Appreciate you being here. Stay moving, Zac ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 – Set this 02:16 – The biggest misunderstanding 03:17 – The root cause... 04:48 – The worst thing to chase 05:15 – The most important thing to master 07:46 – The best posture is... 09:14 – Exercise is... 10:16 – You need both of these 12:25 – All movement is... 14:21 – Structure 15:05 – These are the key body areas 16:27 – Look this way 17:46 – It's one of 3 problems 19:33 – Support yourself 20:18 – The one key 21:51 – This is free 22:43 – It's NOT this 23:41 – This can always happen 24:07 – It's hard to do it alone ⚠️ DISCLAIMER ⚠️ The information provided in this video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The information presented in this video is based on the current state of medical research and the experience of the presenter. However, medical knowledge is constantly evolving, and the information presented in this video may not be completely up-to-date or applicable to your specific medical condition. Therefore, it is important to consult with your healthcare provider before making any medical decisions or taking any actions based upon the information presented in this video. The presenter of this video and any related content, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, and other material, are not liable for any errors or omissions, or for any outcomes that may result from the use of the information presented in this video. Participation in any exercises or techniques shown in this video is at your own risk. The creator of this video is not responsible for any injuries or damages that may occur as a result of following the advice or exercises demonstrated. You are not permitted to reproduce, distribute, or use this content without express written permission. All rights reserved.

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This episode was published on Jul 29, 2025.

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