Okay my friend, we’re back for Round #2 this week!
Last week, I had some AWESOME questions for the show, so that made for a fun episode that got a ton of positive feedback.
But I got so many good questions about assessments and return to play, I wanted to put all those into a second Q&A episode for this week!
Here we’ll not only cover my assessment process for both gen pop clients and athletes, but also take a deep dive into return to play – and how to navigate those waters with both a ton of OR minimal technology and resources.
There’s a ton of ground to cover here so let’s dive in!
Quotable Quotes:
If you don’t have the mobility and you’ve got extra fluid in your knee, you’re not going to have optimal strength
Start with a CMJ first, and then, when they’re ready for it, the better test for return to sport is the CMJ rebound
Don’t let a lack of resources hold you back. If you can dial in the details, I think in a lot of cases, you’re gonna get 90% of what you need to out of the rehab process without a ton of tech.
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
How to get assess and get GREAT results in return to play (RTP) with minimal tech and resources
The 6 “steps” every RTP athlete needs to go through to get back to 100%
An overview of my assessment process with both gen pop clients and athletes
How I’ve evolved my basketball assessment to dive in to the specific needs of hoopers
The technology and tools I use to evaluate my athletes
Specific tests and metrics I use for clearing athletes on my end in a RTP setting
The cadence that I’ve found works best when collaborating on an athletes injury
How to make an RTP collab work when the practitioners aren’t in the same location
The Stack, Slide and Swivel approach to bulletproofing knees
What changes when I’m writing an R7 program for basketball versus a “standard” program
The physics of lateral movement, and why the medial heel and arch are such key pieces to the puzzle
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Mike Robertson hosts the Physical Preparation Podcast, a space dedicated to the intricate craft of building better athletes and more effective coaches. Instead of quick fixes or fads, conversations here focus on the principles and practical details that form the foundation of sustainable performance. Each episode features in-depth discussions with leading experts from the health and fitness world, breaking down complex concepts into actionable strategies. You’ll hear honest explorations of training methodologies, injury prevention, and the nuanced decisions that separate good programs from great ones. This podcast serves as a continual education for anyone serious about understanding the ‘why’ behind physical preparation, whether you’re designing regimens for others or refining your own athletic journey. The dialogue is grounded in real-world application, aiming to sharpen your critical thinking and provide tools that can be implemented immediately. Tune in for a consistently insightful look at how intelligent training philosophy translates into tangible results, fostering a deeper appreciation for the art and science of human performance.
Author: Mike Robertson
Language: en-us
Episodes: 50
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