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Whether it’s due to the increased pace of play, stronger and more explosive athletes, or poor management of the training and recovery process, it should come as no surprise that soft-tissue injuries are on the rise.
And if you’ve ever worked in soccer or basketball, you know that hamstring strains and groin pulls can easily shut your athletes down for weeks – or even MONTHS.
So what kinds of things can WE do as trainers, coaches or even rehab professionals to address these issues?
Well from his roots as a professional motoscross driver, to working with elite, International-level soccer players, Ian Oscar Katanec has a unique perspective on athletic development and injuries.
Not only is he a hands-on manual therapist – which is a really rigorous and intensive program in Slovenia – but also a strength coach, so he really sees all sides of the rehab-training continuum.
And in this episode, we’re going to try and figure out why we’re seeing so many hamstring and groin pulls in sports!
Quotable Quotes:
When things get hard, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be, so keep going
It’s not about doing exercises again, it’s about doing them the right way
The best way to stay fit is to go after something, even when you’re busy.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Ian’s unique journey from professional motocross to manual therapist, coach and business owner.
- Why biomechanics are such a foundational area to learn, whether you’re focused on injury-reduction or sports performance.
- The story behind the Levo Belt, and why he created it to help people move and feel better.
- Some of the challenges he faced as the head strength and conditioning coach for an International-level soccer team.
- His thoughts on why we’re seeing so many hamstring strains and groin pulls in sports like soccer and basketball.
- An anatomical overview of the pelvis, and why the mantra of “more strength” isn’t always the answer!
- Areas OUTSIDE OF the hamstrings and groin you should probably focus on to get better results.
- The role manual therapy can play in improving performance and reducing injuries.
- Why there’s more to rehab than low-level “correctives,” and what he uses alongside those to improve buy-in and get better results!
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Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.
Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.
And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.
Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.
So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.
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My friend it has been a CRAZY couple of weeks.
Short week last week with the holiday.
Short week THIS WEEK because I’m speaking at Andy and Luka’s Built to Last gym mastermind here in Nashville.
And believe it or not I was actually supposed to go out of town last week to onboard a new athlete, but he unfortunately got hurt – so I do get a little bit of a break.
So needless to say there’s been a lot going on, and that’s why I opted for a super duper mash-up episode for this week.
As I was prepping the show notes I was reminded of how many great guests I’ve had on lately, so I really hope you enjoy it!
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Courtney Delks on the questions to ask yourself and be intentional every day
- Brady Howe on the various practitioners who can help with mental health and wellness
- Joel Smith on the benefits of a mixed-methods approach to jump training
- Erica Mulholland on fueling strategies for young female athletes
- Christina Chu on supplements you should probably save your money on
- Andy McCloy on hiring people and building culture
- Jim Stoppani on caffeine intake and pre-workout supplements
- Ken Vick on the differences between shocks and springs
- Dr. John Rusin on the difference between coaches and fitness “influencers”
- Dave Gleason on why young athletes should sample many sports growing up
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It seems like every day, we’re talking about a new athlete with a torn ACL.
Whether it’s the professional, collegiate, or high school ranks, it feels like torn ACL’s are now the rule versus the exception.
And while we can’t outright prevent these injuries, we can maximize any athletes comeback after they’ve happened – and that’s what we’re going to dive into today!
Dan Lorenz is the Director of Sports Medicine at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and OrthoKS in Lawrence, KS where he also serves as Program Director for the LMH Sports Physical Therapy Residency.
Over his distinguished career he’s also worked in the professional ranks for the Chicago White Sox, the Kansas City Chiefs, and in 2018, was recognized by the NSCA as the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Professional of the Year.
And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive into optimizing ACL rehab!
Quotable Quotes:
For every month you wait past six months, your risk of re-tear goes down 24% with each successive month.
Nothing ruins a great surgery more than bad rehab.
You have to trust the process. You have to do what is asked of you and make small goals.
It’s not about the calendar like timeframes. It’s objective criteria that you meet to pass.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Dan shares his journey from a suburban Chicago upbringing to becoming a sports med director.
- Why you shouldn’t rush into surgery after an ACL tear, and why pre-op treatment is so important.
- Dan’s thoughts on various ACL grafts, and the ones he’s seen the most success rehabbing.
- The difference between medical and physical clearance! (This is so important, PLEASE listen to this section if you’re coming back!)
- Opening the lines of communication between the athlete, parent, physician AND rehab professional to achieve a great outcome.
- The role BFR training can play both in ACL rehab, as well as for the older athlete with joint degeneration.
- Why BFR is a great modality when mechanical load drives an increase in pain or symptoms.
- Thoughts on ACL timelines and recovery – why every athlete is different and why waiting/slowing down could be the best thing you do!
- The mental aspects of recovery, and why we need to think about an athletes fear of re-injury and the importance of mental readiness.
- Finally, Dan’s advice to parents: “Don’t rush it,” underscoring the importance of patience in the recovery process.
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I’m not joking when I say this podcast could easily be the most important thing you listen to this year.
Seriously – the advice I’m going to give you in this episode could easily be worth tens of thousands, if not HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars.
Unlike a lot of the influencer fitness pros and online “mentors,” I’m still working with and connecting to real coaches everyday.
And in this episode, I’m going to share the most common issues that real coaches like YOU are dealing with every single day.
So while they might not ALL apply to you, I guarantee a few of these are going to hit home.
Let’s do this!
Quotable Quotes:
Start with lifestyle design first. Your career should follow your lifestyle, not the other way around
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If it’s not a yes right now with enthusiasm, then it’s definitely gonna be a no down the line
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Be reflective of the impact you make on people’s lives every single day
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Why starting with the question “What kind of career do I want” may be the WRONG QUESTION.
- The power of living beneath your means (especially when you’re starting out).
- Arguably the most important non-training book you’ll ever read (don’t worry – it’s linked below!)
- The power of your coaching inner circle – and how to starting growing it today.
- Thought experiment: Are you taking care of yourself like you tell your clients and athletes to?
- Why you should seriously consider outsourcing certain elements of your health and wellness.
- How to recover like a pro.
- Are you a people pleaser? Trying to change your ways? If so, learn how I’ve started saying “No” more.
- Why I’ve tried to curate my social media more and more over the years.
- How to make every single day you coach a little bit better!
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Do you have young athletes?
Work with young athletes?
Or just want to learn more about what young athletes are up against these days when it comes to their training, recovery and mindset?
If so, you’re going to love today’s episode with Dave Gleason!
Dave has been coaching young athletes for over 3 decades and is the former owner of one of the most recognized youth training facilities in the world.
He has worked with thousands of athletes ranging from the shy six-year-old to all-stars at the professional level.
Finally, he’s an acclaimed international presenter on coaching and youth fitness, and widely regarded as the fitness industry’s ‘go-to guy’ for coaching kids ages 6-14.
And in this episode, we’re going to talk about what kids are up against these days, and give you practical strategies to get them back on the right track!
Quotable Quotes:
I always feel like we’re right where we’re supposed to be in life, whether we realize it or not.
The comeback is always better than the setback; your injury doesn’t define you.
You’re not going to be able to help everyone, but you can help every ONE.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Dave’s journey from D2 soccer player to renowned strength and conditioning coach.
- What he’s seeing as a coach, and the issues his athletes are struggling with.
- Navigating the balance between “FOMO” workouts and being under-recovered.
- Why it’s so critical to help athletes develop a positive relationship with working out (and the weight room as a whole).
- How Dave helps coaches and athletes better understand the high-pressure youth sports landscape.
- Why he didn’t allow his son to specialize early in soccer, and the struggles that came along with that.
- The power of helping athletes have a “positive exit” from sports.
- Dave’s thoughts on how to build more resilient and robust athletes.
- The role of curiosity and constantly asking questions during your journey.
- How he helps athletes who have torn their ACL get back to 100% and feeling great again!
Connect with Dave:
Grow Your Fitness Business or Gym with Push Press!
Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?
It’s the best gym management software company and it’s revolutionizing the fitness world.
So check this out: PushPress is built BY gym owners. They understand the ins and outs of running a fitness business because they’re “in the trenches” in their own gyms every single day.
Key products like Core, Grow, and Train are designed to help you with everything from billing and scheduling to lead generation and progress tracking.
Built on the “help first” ethos, PushPress places an exceptional focus on prioritizing client needs, listening to feedback from their community, and using it as the impetus for its ever-evolving, innovative features.
And here’s the strongest plug I can give them – I’ve actually switched to PushPress for all of my clients and athletes.
Getting things set-up and running smoothly is not only easier, but also far more intuitive than many other solutions.
So if you’re interested in learning more, just head over to pushpress.com/ppp.
Subscribe, Rate & Share
Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of The Physical Preparation Podcast!
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts and leave your honest review. I’d also love to connect via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit our website.
Thanks so much for your support – love and appreciate you!
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