Derek Hansen on SPORTS SPECIALIZATION - Physical Preparation Podcast Episode 396

Описание: This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
A quick bio of Derek, and what’s new since the last time we chatted.
What got Derek so interested in the topic of Achilles tears.
The numbers what show us Achilles tendon ruptures on the rise, and why he thinks we’re seeing that.
How age impacts the Achilles tendon – and why sometimes younger athletes may actually be at increased risk!
Why defensive players in the NFL may be at an increased risk when compared to their offensive counterparts.
The movement strategies that may happen prior to an Achilles tear.
Why we’re actually starting to see Achilles ruptures occur in acceleration and sprinting, and what that tell us about our training programs.
The role of previous history on Achilles injury, and why we need to be looking at injury history and performance on BOTH sides of the body.
Derek’s thoughts on the “Exposed Window:” What it is, and why we need to be protective of our athletes during this time.
Can we just blame it all on turf? We dive into the nuance of this argument, and why there’s more to this question (especially in the NFL).
The interaction between surface and footwear, and how all of that impacts loading on the connective tissues and joints.
Derek’s overall thoughts on training, and how you can start to build a holistic training program that improves performance while limiting exposure to potential Achilles issues.
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