Lyneil Mitchell, DPT, is an entrepreneur & physical therapist based out of Huntington Beach, CA. He's in the process of bringing his patented Wobbler - a physical therapy apparatus specifically designed for the rehabilitation of ACL injuries & the like - to market.
I've had the pleasure of working with Lyneil in a number of mastermind sessions led by show alum, Lance Knaub - biweekly calls where we help each other bring our visions into fruition. It's fascinating to learn of the obstacles one faces trying to bring a product like this to market, and Lyneil is chock full of stories about the snares that lie ahead.
If you have ambitions for something of this nature, then this episode is for you!
Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.
Jeremiah introduces his guest, Dr. Lyneil Mitchel, who is a physical therapist and entrepreneur. Lyneil discusses his background of growing up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the sports environment of Pittsburgh while he lived there. Lyneil explains his educational journey, specifically his time spent in physical therapy (PT) school, and how he became interested in the neurological component of physical therapy. Jeremiah and Lyneil discuss Lyneil’s journey postgrad, working for several different colleges, and eventually starting his own private practice. Lyneil also explains his research on non contact ACL injuries for women, where he found no connection between foot and ankle issues and ACL injuries.
Lyneil discusses how the lack of resources available to him is what drove him to his niche in physical therapy. Jeremiah retells the story of one of his Jiu Jitsu instructions experience with losing his ACL, and Lyneil discusses how the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 drastically changed what physical therapists do. Jeremiah and Lyneil the importance of turning a negative into a positive, both in physical therapy and in daily life during the Covid-19 pandemic. Lyneil also explains that positivity is a necessity in working with patients in physical therapy, because his goal is to best help people, and putting forth negativity while working will not help patients who are already in a negative state.
Jeremiah and Lyneil discuss the comparisons with Jiu Jitsu and physical therapy, and how working around the injury is common in Jiu Jitsu, and Lyneil explains the necessity of facing injuries head on with the help of a physical therapist so that the injuries will not return in the future. Lyneil goes on to explain how the technique of continuing to work on the basics throughout one’s training, in both physical therapy, and business so your more complex training will be supported by the polished basics. The two discuss how it is helpful for one to keep themselves motivated so that when they see the results of their training, they can be confident that they put forth their best effort regardless of the results themselves.
Lyneil explains the Wobbler, his patented physical therapy apparatus, and what inspired him to create the Wobbler. Jeremiah and Lyneil discuss the difference between the Wobbler and other exercise equipment, and how using the Wobbler is almost like dancing, and that it focuses on getting one's blood moving. Lyneil explains his and his relatives' experiences with using the Wobbler, as well as how the changes in material from steel to plastic for the Wobbler were necessary to get it to it’s best version.
