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In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida physical therapist Eric Schoenberg emphasizes how realistic it is to achieve outstanding results through small, repeated actions. These lessons are especially important in the world of baseball sports medicine, where health and high performance are predicated on controlling movement in narrow windows. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida chiropractor Dr. Tera Giroux covers a wide variety of sports medicine topics. We discuss the management of acute vs. chronic low back pain, the role of diagnostic imaging, and the who/what/when/where/why of manual therapy interventions.
In this episode, physical therapist Eric Schoenberg outlines the dangers of returning to play too soon following an injury or surgery. He digs in on the rationale for rushing, research surrounding expedited recovery, and discusses why patience pays off. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton covers a wide variety of topics. Spencer reflects on the training and mechanical cues that benefited him the most as a hypermobile pitcher. Taking it a step further, he digs in on the power of motion capture technology, and coaching with a combination of data and "feel." Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric comments on the new MLB Amateur Recovery Period Policy, and outlines the specific reasons it'll help to attenuate the rapid increase in pitching injuries over the past 20 years.
In this episode, two-time guest Walter Beede shares new developments since his 2022 appearance with respect to name-image-likeness deals and the transfer portal. Walter also makes predictions on where college recruiting is headed in the years ahead. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric outlines the acute programming variables for any training regimen, and then discusses how coaches should prioritize each of these components for safe, effective programs. Support our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric chats with Adam Rolf and Matt Tometz from 1080 Motion, an innovative technology that assists with both testing and training acceleration and deceleration. From performance enhancement to injury prevention, this conversation offers some tremendous insights on how to individualize training prescriptions for athletes who want to move faster safely. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric discusses the findings from a recent study that looked at weighted baseball usage and pitching injuries in professional baseball players. This is a hot topic, so it's important to understand all the factors that influence whether a pitcher gets hurt using weighted balls. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric covers the important inclusions in an athlete's approach to recovery, and more importantly, how each component should be prioritized for comprehensive recovery environment. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
Medicine ball workouts are essential for any rotational sport athlete, but that's not to say that there aren't a lot of programming and technique mistakes that can interfere with their benefits. In this podcast, Eric covers his top five mistakes with medicine ball exercises. Be sure to check out www.CresseyMedBall.com to learn more about his comprehensive Medicine Ball Masterclass, which is on sale for 25% off this week.
In this episode, Eric talks about how an offseason calendar should be structured for baseball players of all ages, with a specific focus on how to make the most of the first month of the offseason. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Cressey Sports Performance - Florida pitching coach Spencer Stockton highlights five unfavorable practices that prevent athletes from reaching their potential. These are some great lessons for athletes of all ages and levels of competition. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric discusses structural maladaptation during youth athletic development, and how early sports specialization is high-risk with unproven long-term payoff. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric shares his experiences in dealing with little league elbow, and outlines important considerations for parents and coaches when managing an injured player with this diagnosis.
In this episode, Eric shares six key approaches for efficiently writing effective training programs. Whether you work in the rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, general fitness, or sport-specific realm, these strategies are universally applicable. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
In this episode, Eric highlights the three levels of rehab success: return to play, return to same level of play, and return to performance. These are important "levels" to understand as we manage athlete expectations during rehabilitation programs. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric provides suggestions for athletes looking to optimize sleep and, in turn, their performance. Prioritizing sleep is a high-payoff activity not only for athletes, but anyone looking to improve quality of life. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
Elite rotational qualities are what make many athletes great, but traditional strength and conditioning approaches sometimes limit the expression of this superpower. In this episode, Eric shares how to identify, preserve, and develop rotational patterns for athletes that leverage these proficiencies for high-level performance. Support Our Sponsor: 1stPhorm
In this episode, Eric highlights traits he sees in players who aren't just successful on-field over the long haul, but also durable in the process. Support Our Sponsor: AG1
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