[Physio Discussed] How to master sports rehab with Dr Teddy Willsey and Dr Travis Pollen

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Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Key principles of sports rehab
• Importance of dynamometry and measurement tools in rehab, and how to implement them in your clinical practice
• Potential complications of working with athletes and how to overcome this
• Importance of load management in rehab
• Sports rehab considerations in ACL rehab; including working with the surgeon & athlete readiness for return to play
• Sports rehab considerations for swimmers
• Phone applications for use in return to play testing

Want to learn more about sports rehabilitation? Dr Teddy Wilsey recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called, “Exercise Prescription in Sports Rehab” where he goes into further depth on all the latest research for all things related to sports rehabilitation.

👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-willsey1

Dr. Teddy Willsey is a Physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and sports performance coach. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and specifically in return to sports rehab. Teddy’s expertise lies in the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions while emphasising exercise and movement as the primary means of recovery.

Dr Travis Pollen is a personal trainer and has completed a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (Drexel University). He also holds a master’s degree in Biomechanics and Movement Science (University of Delaware). His research interests focus on movement screening, injury risk appraisal, and return to play testing in athletes. Travis’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance and reducing the chasm between research and practice.

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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

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1. [Physio Discussed] How to master sports rehab with Dr Teddy Willsey and Dr Travis Pollen (00:00:00)

2. Key Principles of Sports Rehab (00:02:10)

3. Strength & Conditioning and Exercise Rehab (00:03:10)

4. Training in the presence of injury (00:07:23)

5. Where does rehab end & training begin? (00:12:52)

6. Challenges of multidiscplinary approach (00:14:44)

7. Preparing your athlete for return to play (00:16:25)

8. Key principles of ACL Rehab (00:21:10)

9. ACL Rehab - Importance of Dynamometry and Measurement (00:26:03)

10. ACL Rehab - How to incorporate measurement in your clinical practice (00:31:25)

11. ACL Rehab - Time vs criterion based return to sport (00:38:09)

12. ACL Rehab - Working with surgeons (00:40:07)

13. ACL Rehab - Sports Considerations (00:42:46)

14. Key Principles of Sports Rehab with Swimmers (00:44:07)

15. Closing Points (00:56:03)