Category Archives: Podcast

Episode 23: Physique Athletes – Injury Risk & Psychological Factors with Eric Helms

Podcast, Strength & Conditioning
Competition prep for physique athletes is hard. Why do injury rates seem to be higher during this time? What are the optimal training and nutritional strategies when preparing for a show? Are all types of cardio created equal? Is cardio necessary at all for a show-prep cut? We welcome internationally recognized coach, competitor, and researcher Eric Helms, PhD onto the show to discuss these topics and more.

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Episode 22: Q&A Series #5 Student Edition with Nate Wong

Podcast, Q&A
In this episode, we welcome Student Physical Therapist Nate Wong onto the show to talk about the student experience and answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
Topics Covered:
– 7:13: Handling resistance from professors and peers
– 19:46: How can professionals better support students
– 29:08: Balancing curriculum information with other knowledge
– 45:55: How does strength & conditioning knowledge help you in school
– 49:50: Tips for the graduate school interview process
Follow Nate on Instagram @thatonedood7

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Episode 21: Interpreting Research & Setting Goals For Diet & Training with Dr. Melissa Davis

Podcast, Strength & Conditioning
What are the important things to look for when interpreting research? What can we take from research conclusions? What are strategies to setting realistic goals for diet and training? We discuss these things and much more with Dr. Melissa Davis of Renaissance Periodization.
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Episode 20: Q&A Series #4 with John Flagg

Podcast, Q&A
In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community, with special guest John Flagg!
Topics Covered:
– 7:19: The future of Athletic Trainers
– 21:54: Applying load management in the athletic training setting
– 33:42: Injury Prevention
– 50:18: Pain Tolerance

Follow John on Instagram @rebuildstrongeronline
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Episode 19: Q&A Series #3 with Michael Amato

Podcast, Q&A
In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
Topics Covered:
– 6:09: Handling disagreement with colleagues
– 15:51: Affective-reflective theory of physical inactivity
– 21:25: Peripheral vs. central sensitization
– 42:07: Future research that we would like to see
Follow Michael on Instagram @michaelvamato

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Episode 18: Q&A Series #2 with Steph Allen

Podcast, Q&A
In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community with special guest Steph Allen, DPT!
– 7:00: Compliance & fear avoidance with ACL rehab
– 16:06: Using the objective measures learned in school
– 27:22: Applying acute:chronic workload ratios to barbell sports
– 40:09: Residencies – are they worth it?
– 47:14: Advice to new grads making a 5-year plan
Follow Steph on Instagram @stephallen.dpt
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Episode 17: Q&A Series #1

Podcast, Q&A
In this episode, we answer questions from the ClinicalAthlete Community!
– 2:24: Management of DOMS
– 11:30: Learning about integrating S&C into rehab
– 21:25: Tempo work and overuse injuries
– 30:00: Specificity of diagnoses and documentation
– 44:45: Approaching professors about curriculum
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Episode 16: K.I.S.S. Simplifying The Shoulder with Adam Meakins

Podcast, Rehab, Health, Sports Med
Why must we overcomplicate things? In this episode, we welcome Physiotherapist and strength and conditioning specialist, Adam Meakins, onto the show to discuss management of shoulder injuries (and other topics) in a simple, practical way.
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Episode 15: Developing Your Comeback Plan After Injury with Dr. Mike Israetel

Podcast, Rehab, Health, Sports Med, Strength & Conditioning

In this episode, we welcome co-founder and Chief Sport Scientist of Renaissance Periodization, Dr. Mike Israetel, onto the show to discuss how to program your strength training when coming back from an injury. 

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Episode 14: Gender Differences in Resistance Training with Greg Nuckols

Podcast, Strength & Conditioning

In this episode, we welcome strength coach and science aficionado Greg Nuckols onto the show. Greg discusses the similarities & differences between men and women regarding their responses to resistance training, based on fundamental physiology and a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature.

Greg’s blog:
www.strongerbyscience.com/

Greg’s monthly research review:
www.strongerbyscience.com/mass/

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