The Athletic Edge Podcast #10 | Returning to the Game: NBA Physiotherapist Nikki Garcia on Injury Rehab
In this episode, Nikki Garcia, a physiotherapist with the Toronto Raptors, discusses keeping athletes active during rehab by modifying activities. She emphasizes assessing risk with patients. Nikki covers common basketball injuries, explains various tendon problems, and offers injury risk and management tips. She highlights working with strength coaches, baseline tests, and knowing athletes' injury histories. Other topics include ACL rehab, core strengthening for back injuries, mind-muscle connection, and myths about the IT band.
Chapters
- Introduction and Background
- Modifying and Adapting Activities
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Return-to-Play Process
- Isometric Exercises for Pain Management
- Collaboration Between Physiotherapists and Strength Coaches
- Baseline Testing and Injury History
- Mitigating the Risk of Injury: Addressing Asymmetries
- Individualized Approach to ACL Rehab
- Managing Lumbopelvic Injuries: The Role of Core Strengthening
- The Importance of the Mind-Muscle Connection in Training
- Clarifying Misconceptions: The IT Band and Stretching
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