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Hosted by Dustin Hardwick PT, DPT, PhD · health · EN-US
Dr. Dustin Hardwick, PT, DPT, PhD, brings decades of movement science expertise to every episode, translating complex biomechanics and motor control research into clear, actionable insights. Each week, we’ll unpack the science of human movement, from joint mechanics to exercise analysis, combining cutting-edge research with real-world case studies.
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Signup to Generate a PitchDr. Dustin Hardwick, PT, DPT, PhD, brings decades of movement science expertise to every episode, translating complex biomechanics and motor control research into clear, actionable insights. Each week, we’ll unpack the science of human movement, from joint mechanics to exercise analysis, combining cutting-edge research with real-world case studies.
The Movement PhD is hosted by Dustin Hardwick PT, DPT, PhD. The show has published 32 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Neural Plasticity" (21 September 2026, 24 minutes), "Neural Fiber Types: Size, Speed, Receptors, and Function" (15 September 2026, 22 minutes), and "The Stretch Reflex" (8 September 2026, 15 minutes).
The Movement PhD publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 32 episodes.
Booking probability for The Movement PhD is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Movement PhD requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Movement PhD's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dustin Hardwick PT, DPT, PhD hosts The Movement PhD, a health podcast with 32 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Neural plasticity is a normal property of the nervous system. In this episode, we look at how practice, learning, exercise, sensory experience, injury, and recovery can change neural function from the peripheral nervous...
In this episode, we break down the major neural fiber types and connect their structure to their function. We compare the two major classification systems, examine how diameter and myelination affect conduction speed...
Episode #2
What happens when a reflex hammer taps the patellar tendon? In this episode, Dustin Hardwick breaks down the stretch reflex from start to finish: tendon tap, muscle spindle , group Ia afferent , spinal cord, alpha motor...
Season 3 begins with a big-picture look at the motor system from the decision to move all the way to muscle force production. We trace movement through the cortex, corticospinal tract, spinal cord, motor units, and...
<p>Season 2, Episode 11 — How the hand creates grip, precision, and fine motor control.</p><p>In this episode of The Movement PhD, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the anatomy and mechanics of the hand, including carpal...
Episode #10
<p>Season 2, Episode 10 : How the forearm and wrist position the hand and transmit force.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the anatomy and mechanics of the forearm and wrist, including the radioulnar...
<p>This is Season 2, Episode 9: Understanding elbow mechanics, force transmission, and muscle function.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the elbow as a three-joint complex and explores how ligaments...
<p>In this episode of The Movement PhD, Dr. Dustin Hardwick brings together the key concepts from the shoulder unit to explain how scapular and glenohumeral mechanics integrate during overhead motion.</p><p>We review...
Episode #7
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!This is Season 2, Episode 7: The Shoulder: Muscles, Movement, and StabilizationIn this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the scapulothoracic and glenohumeral muscles that produce and...
Episode #6
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 6: The Shoulder: Anatomy and Arthrokinematics </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the anatomy of the shoulder complex, including the scapula...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 5: The Thoracic Spine: Muscles, Movement, and Breathing</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick breaks down the muscles that control thoracic motion and...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 4: The Thoracic Spine: Anatomy and Arthrokinematics </p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the anatomy and joint mechanics of the thoracic spine...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 3: The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ).</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick reviews the anatomy, osteokinematics, arthrokinematics, and muscle function...
Episode #2
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 2: The Cervical Spine : Muscles & Movement</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick explores the muscles responsible for cervical motion and stability...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 2, Episode 1: The Cervical Spine: Bony Anatomy, Alignment, and Arthrokinematics.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick introduces the upper-extremity biomechanics...
Episode #15
<p>A complete guide to lower-extremity arthrokinematics, from lumbar facets to the subtalar joint.</p><p>This topic-focused episode reviews lower-extremity arthrokinematics from the lumbar spine to the ankle and foot...
Episode #14
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br></p><p>Tissue Mechanics & Healing: Bone, Cartilage, Tendons, Ligaments, and Muscle.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) explains...
<p>Explore how the ankle and foot muscles guide pronation, propulsion, and gait efficiency.</p><p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 1, Episode 13: The Ankle and Foot: Muscles and Gait Mechanics.</p><p>In...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 1, Episode 12: The Ankle and Foot — Bony Anatomy, Alignment, and Arthrokinematics.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical...
<p>Welcome to The Movement PhD!<br>This is Season 1, Episode 11: The Knee Part 2: Meniscus, Ligaments, Muscles, and Gait.</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Dustin Hardwick (PhD in Movement Science, Physical Therapist) explores...
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