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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!
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Gym owners and coaches, have you heard about PushPress?
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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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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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If you’re looking to learn more about jump training, plyometrics, or simply want to help your athletes get more explosive, you’re going to LOVE today’s episode
Eamonn Flanagan is the Lead Strength & Conditioning Consultant with the Sport Ireland Institute where he leads the physical preparation of Ireland’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes.
Eamonn has also been the Head of Performance Support to a number of Olympic and Paralympic sports over the past 3 Olympic cycles.
And in this episode, we’re going to take a deep dive assessing, coaching and programming plyometrics in your training sessions!
Quotable Quotes:
It’s really important that athletes develop the ability to create or to manage force eccentrically at high rates and with big magnitudes.
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I think loaded jumps are really valuable, but I think loaded jumps get really useful when you manipulate the exercise itself to do something that you weren’t able to do otherwise.
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I think the important thing is that you have a long-term plan, either as a strength and conditioning coach, a sprint coach, etc.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- Eamonn’s journey from a young rugby player to a leading strength and conditioning coach in Ireland.
- The importance of understanding different strength qualities in athletic training.
- How Eamonn’s experiences in the U.S. shaped his approach to sports science.
- Jumps vs. Plyometrics: What’s the difference? And why should we care?
- Why the CMJ is such a valuable test…
- …yet why we SHOULD NOT use it to test everything!
- A battery of tests Eamonn might use to evaluate his athletes
- The significance of eccentric impulse in enhancing athletic performance.
- A simple (but not easy) question: When is an athlete ready for plyos?
- AND does the 2x bodyweight mantra carry any weight?
- Why you might consider using weighted jumps in your programs.
- Last but not least, general volume prescriptions to help you write better programs and meet clients/athletes where they’re at!
Connect with Eamonn:
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To learn more, head over to HawkinDynamics.com or follow them on Instagram @HawinDynamics.
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Whether it’s writing hundreds of articles for websites like T-Nation…
…creating books SO LONG the editors cut you off at 576 pages…
…or educating over 20,000 fitness professionals, there’s only one word I can use to describe today’s guest…
…prolific.
Dr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, physical therapist, and injury-prevention expert with nearly two decades of elite-level experience training MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists, and world-record-holding powerlifters.
Named a “Top 50 Health & Fitness Expert” by Men’s Health, he has pioneered a health-first, pain-free approach to performance that has transformed athletes and everyday clients alike.
And today we’re going to take a deep dive into helping YOU optimize your training!
Quotable Quotes:
The key ticket to you being successful as a coach is your clients and your athletes being healthy
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If you can create content that helps 80% of people, 80% of the time, you’re absolutely killing it out there
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We are the summation of all of our life’s experiences and our careers experiences
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
- John’s background, and how he got started in the physical prep space.
- The importance of maintaining health and longevity in fitness training.
- How to shift from a “no pain, no gain” mentality to a balanced, pain-free performance approach.
- The negative impact of social media on fitness education, and the need for credible (and actionable!) information.
- Why many of us have evolved our training philosophies and – ultimately – become more well-rounded in our approach
- How John’s personal approach to fitness has evolved over the years (i.e. how he still stays in phenomenal shape!)
- A really important question: Can you train every day without crushing yourself? Or burning yourself out?
- Why every coach should value continuous learning, and why we MUST adapt our training methods over time.
- And last but not least, should men actually train more like women?!?!?!
Connect with Dr. John Rusin:
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Level Up Your Program Design with Train Heroic!
Are you tired of using clunky, antiquated program design tools like Microsoft Word or Excel?
Are you ready to level up your programming, and make it far more engaging to your clients and athletes?
If so, you need to check out Train Heroic.
I’ve been using TrainHeroic for years now both here at RTS and at IFAST, and I can tell you the user experience both as an athlete and coach is truly second to none.
To learn more and start your free 14-day trial, just follow this link to learn more about Train Heroic.
Not only will you get your first 14 days free, but it’s just $10/month to get started officially after that.
So don’t wait any longer – head over trainheroic.co/rts and start crafting beautiful programs your clients and athletes will love TODAY!
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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