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Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike explains how the three planes of motion are used in lacrosse training, . He also reviews a common coaching dilemma regarding training, and takes an unexpected perspective on a listener question. Peter Orrell, CEO of Junior Sports Corporation discusses Academics and Sports with youth athletes. Related Reading: WHICH WAY DID THEY GO – Making Plane Sense of It on the Field Related Reading: A COACH’S DILEMMA – Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place Related Reading: ARE YOU A STARTER OR A FINISHER – HS Athlete Knee Injury

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike discusses Kobe’s achilles tear, repair and rehab process. He also teaches the Applied Functional Science concepts of Load to Explode and Chain Reaction for a shoulder instability athlete seen in the clinic. Dr Andrea Corn, co-author of “Raising Your Game”shares some effective ways of talking with our young athletes and Greg discusses the Boston Tragedy. Related Reading: Kobe’s Achilles Related Reading: 4-17-13 Shoulder instability-LOAD TO EXPLODE Related Reading: 4-17-13 Shoulder instability-Part 2 CHAIN REACTION

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike cautions young gymnast about stretching vs strengthening due to common hypermobility, introduces “mostability” concept, and shares some truths about how your Quads authentically function outside the gym. Ethan Skolnick, author of Raising Your Game, reveals what the professional athletes he interviewed had to say about youth sports today. Related Reading: Your Young Gymnast’s Spine…Golden Gate Bridge or Door Hinge Related Reading: Gymnasts – Flexibility vs Strength Related Reading: Quads Talk

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike shares about his community service at Flower City Workcamp Basketball Camp at Favor St, teaching at the Olympic Training Center for a H.S. runner’s camp, and the decision making on when to rest for our young athletes. Val Hanson and Alyssa Smith give their perspectives as college athletes. Related Reading: 4-03-2013 Year Round Sports

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike shares some of the issues surrounding greater injury rate for young female athletes, answers a listener question about how excess computer time could impact a young pitcher, and teaches us about Proprioception, an important component of Functional Training. Deb Iovoli and Kate Gleason discuss Sports nutrition and drinks. Related Reading: 3-27-2013 Ditch the Computer Related Reading: 3-27-2013 Functional Training Related Reading : 3-27-2013 Girl’s Knee Injuries

Listen Now Full Show Download Podcast Mike reveals some sport examples of risk for excessive stretching, digs deeper into the effects of poor flexibility on athleticism and common judgements that really may be false and helps you “be” the hamstrings to choose optimal stretch. Local Rec Program leaders Chris Billow from Penfield, Tony Jordan from Rochester, and Mark Yaeger of Webster discuss their programs. Local Rec programs Chris Billow (Penfield), Tony Jordan (Rochester), Mark Yaeger (Webster) Related Reading: 3-20-2013 Go Ask Your Hamstrings Related Reading: 3-20-2013 Maybe I Shouldn’t Be Stretching Related Reading : 3-20-2013 Mostability

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike discusses some misunderstandings about stretching, how athletes labelled uncoordinated or unathletic might be anything but, and addresses a common error about when to stretch. Assemblyman Benedetto talks about his bill to stop contact in youth football and Josh Pruce from Pop Warner shares his views.

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike reminds athletes taking care of injuries doesn’t always mean not playing, pain relievers vs anti-inflammatory med’s, and flexibility training. Deb Iovoli talks about Sport Nutrition and Dr Fred Edmunds discusses the up and coming specialty of sports vision training.

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike helps frame the discussion of preparing for success regarding Training to Play vs Playing to Train, introducing the concept of Functional Training, and how and who is developing your young athlete’s training. Local high school athletes share their experiences – from what made them successful to challenges they face. Related Reading:Feb 2013 Tips on Injuries from 2-27-13 Show

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike explains the various types of common youth sports injuries that can happen, some contributing factors – some of which are preventable, and how parents can decide when their youth athlete should be seen by a professional for their injury. Bob Bigelow, former NBA player,and co-author of “Just let The Kids Play” talks with Greg about the status of youth sports in 2013. Related Reading: Tips on Injuries

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike discusses Direct Access – which allows 10 visits or 30 days of care by a PT in NYS without needing a prescription, Sports Performance Training options, minimizing concussion risks by neck strengthening, and dealing with cervical injuries after concussion. Dr Robert Cantu, one of the world’s leading authorities, educates on concussions in youth sports.

Listen Now Peak PT Segment Only Download Podcast Mike shares some of his personal story and journey toward opening Peak Performance and more about what Physical Therapists do. Dan Velte of Little League International talks about the role of youth sports in our community.