Movement Optimism

Oct 23 2024 25 ep. 46
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A deep dive into the world of exercise, pain and injury with a Movement Optimism spin as opposed to the kinesiopathological model. The traditional view of the human body has considered to be much more akin to car when we should have been viewing like a robust ecosystem. This is a masterclass on critical thinking and hopes to get you challenging your biases as well as ours.

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Greg talks with Jeff Beran and Frank Tardi about exercise and private practice

Oct 23 2024 48 mins  
Greg speaks with Jeff Beran of Evolution PT and Jeff's partner Frank Tardi. They run a successful private practice with exercise, health and optimal training as the foundation of their intervention. They teach a popular course on energy systems training to improve outcomes entitled "Practical Programming: A Clinician's Guide to Maximizing Physical Potential They share their thoug

Dr Johan Lahti discusses hamstring injury prevention and training

Oct 01 2024 49 mins  
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Dr Gerard McMahon talks strength training for tendons!

Sep 24 2024 37 mins  
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Sep 16 2024 33 mins  
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Dr Stu Phillips - healthy aging and the importance of strength, hypertrophy and power

Aug 02 2024 33 mins  
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