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Every day, we pay our dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do, especially when it comes to speaking up about our health and boundaries in athletic settings.• Most coaches (98-99%) want what's best for athletes and aren't maliciously pushing too hard• For the 2% who prioritize results over athlete health, changing gyms may be necessary • Approaching coaches with education and empathy helps bridge the knowledge gap about injury recovery• Focus conversations on performance enhancement rather than just injury prevention• Building relationships with coaches through free seminars and gym visits creates better communication• Google Docs shared between athletes, parents, coaches and PTs improve coordination during recovery• Milestone-based recovery is more effective than arbitrary time-based protocols• Teaching young athletes why progression matters using their gymnastics heroes as examples• Using motivational interviewing by asking "what matters to you" creates more receptive conversations• Natural consequences of choices work better than punishment in coaching relationshipsIf an athlete is struggling with speaking up about their limitations, coach them on how to communicate effectively with their coach about boundaries and help them understand why following medical guidance matters for their long-term goals.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Return-to-sport programming for gymnasts presents unique challenges that standard rehabilitation protocols often fail to address. How do you safely progress an injured gymnast from soft surfaces back to competition floors? When should you increase repetitions versus change surfaces? What's the optimal approach when working with different age groups?This episode unveils a comprehensive framework for creating customized gymnastics return protocols that methodically progress athletes through six weeks of carefully structured training. Rather than relying on guesswork, we break down how to adapt evidence-based principles from sports like baseball and running into gymnastics-specific programs that account for the sport's unique demands across different apparatus.We walk through a real-world case study of a Level 10 gymnast returning from a tibial plateau fracture, demonstrating how to systematically manage three critical variables: repetition count, surface type, and skill complexity. You'll discover practical strategies like "event spreading" to reduce initial workload, the rationale behind the "seven repetitions rule," and how to adapt your communication approach when working with younger versus more independent athletes.Whether you're a physical therapist with limited gymnastics background, a coach supporting an athlete's return, or a parent trying to understand the rehabilitation process, this episode provides invaluable insights into creating safe, effective return pathways. The framework scales seamlessly from young compulsory-level gymnasts to elite competitors, offering a versatile approach that prioritizes both physical readiness and psychological confidence.Listen now to transform your understanding of gymnastics rehabilitation and give your athletes the structured progression they need to return stronger than before.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Is running the best cardio for gymnasts? Or is it doing more harm than good?Dave Tilley and Diwesh Poudyal challenge traditional gymnastics conditioning methods, offering evidence-based alternatives for building aerobic capacity and sport-specific metabolic fitness without excessive impact.• Exercise physiology basics: aerobic system (recovery), anaerobic lactic (1-2 minute efforts), and anaerobic alactic (brief max efforts)• Mile runs are "junk conditioning" - they don't build true aerobic capacity while adding unnecessary impact stress• Better aerobic base through 25+ minutes at 120-150 heart rate on bikes or through properly designed circuits• Preseason training should use shuttle runs, med ball circuits, and intervals to build specific metabolic capacity• Use safe, low-impact tools first before transitioning to routine-specific conditioning• Periodize across three phases: off-season (aerobic base), early preseason (metabolic prep), late preseason (routine integration)• The quality of conditioning matters more than how "hard" it feels - focus on physiological adaptation rather than exhaustionEmail diwesh.poudyal@champ.pt to discuss conditioning strategies for your gymnastics program.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Leadership style significantly impacts athletic performance, with research showing better injury rates and attendance when coaches foster positive environments and clear communication.• Life stress and physical recovery draw from the same biological resources• Studies show students with higher life stress levels take longer to recover from workouts• Injury risk increases during exam periods when students experience elevated stress• Coaches who create open dialogue environments build trust with their athletes• Successful programs focus on caring about people first, then establishing shared missions• Being authentic as a coach builds credibility with athletes• Different coaching personalities can be effective, but shared values and ethics matter most• Research confirms transformative coaching styles correlate with fewer injuries than authoritarian approaches• Leading by example remains one of the most powerful coaching tools• Open-minded coaches willing to learn new approaches model growth mindset for athletesWe appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Rehabbing elbow injuries in young gymnasts requires a specific approach, especially when dealing with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions and other complex conditions that lack standardized return-to-sport protocols.• Elbow OCD occurs when repetitive compression creates a "pothole" in the cartilage of the capitellum• OATS procedure uses a bone plug from the knee to replace damaged elbow cartilage• Young patients who are casted post-surgery develop significant stiffness issues• Creative approaches like using heat while allowing distractions help children tolerate stretching• Weight-bearing should typically be delayed until 12 weeks post-surgery, unlike knee/ankle protocols• Strength training with BFR can help maintain muscle mass during non-weight-bearing phases• Handstand progressions should begin with sideways walking against a wall to control loading• Return-to-sport protocols should follow 2-week phases with progressive increases in repetitions and surface hardness• Hand position during skills affects injury risk—neutral or slightly turned in positions distribute forces better• Strength testing should assess shoulder, elbow, and grip symmetry before return to full gymnasticsWe're finalizing a comprehensive paper for the Journal of Sports Physical Therapy that will provide detailed rehab protocols from day one post-surgery through six months of recovery, creating a resource for clinicians who don't regularly work with gymnasts.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses herehttps://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/In this episode, Dave introduces a new podcast format featuring co-host Alea as they tackle the science of workload management in gymnastics and injury prevention strategies. The pair examines groundbreaking research on training load spikes and why smart preparation matters more than ever.• Tim Gabbet's research shows injury risk increases dramatically when workload spikes more than 50% in a week• Injuries typically appear 1-2 weeks after workload spikes, making the connection hard to identify• Gymnastics presents unique challenges with multiple events creating overlapping stress on similar body structures• The "Floor to Ceiling" model illustrates how raising baseline fitness levels before preseason reduces injury risk• Dave and colleagues developed a gymnastics-specific workload monitoring system combining time, perceived exertion, and intensity factors• Their research tracking collegiate programs showed preseason has highest physical demands while postseason has greatest mental strain• Summer preparation is crucial for building strength and conditioning before preseason begins• Carefully managing plyometric progression before ramping up routine volume helps prevent overuse injuries• Implement gradual progression from skills to parts to half-routines to full routines• Plan training with strategic recovery periods (approximately three weeks on, one week reduced)If you have topics you'd like us to cover in future episodes of this new format, please reach out and let us know!We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

Join The Champion Sports PT Mentorship!https://mikereinold.com/champion-sports-physical-therapy-mentorship-online-course/Unlock the secrets to effective acute sports injury management with our special guest, Dan Pope. Whether you're a clinician, physical therapist, or athletic trainer, this episode is packed with key strategies for navigating the first month post-injury. Learn how to reduce pain and swelling while safely guiding athletes back to their game, and discover how mentorship programs can sharpen your skills for providing top-notch care during the acute phase.In a world where every injury is unique, understanding the rehabilitation journey from acute to subacute phases is crucial. We share a compelling case study of a 15-year-old athlete with a lateral ankle sprain, highlighting the power of proper diagnosis, patient education, and movement in recovery. Dive into the psychological aspects of injury rehabilitation, exploring how tailored communication can empower patients and their families to feel in control and reassured throughout the process.Navigating long-term rehabilitation requires a delicate balance between immediate athletic desires and future well-being. We delve into the importance of educating athletes on the risks of returning to competition too soon and discuss the strategic approach needed for post-operative shoulder and ACL rehab. From understanding surgical protocols to integrating strength and conditioning principles, this episode provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians aiming to support athletes in achieving long-term success and health.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/

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Save $1000 with our new Performance Course Bundles!https://shiftmovementscience.com/bundles/Unlock the secrets to mastering gymnastics skills with our special guest, Nick Ruddock, as he shares his insights on the art of coaching backward giants and flyaways. Renowned for his innovative educational techniques, Nick emphasizes the foundational importance of the backward giant and the critical role of physical preparation. Discover his "five dimensions of a straight line" model, a game-changing approach to maintaining a straight line across various positions—a key skill for any aspiring gymnast gearing up for competition season.Get ready to rethink your training strategies with the "rotate and repeat" method, designed to help gymnasts maintain consistent shapes while enhancing their comprehension of bar skills. We delve into the Biles principles of sight, flight, shape, swing, and extension, with practical advice on how to apply these to backward giants and flyaways. Nick also addresses the significance of core strength and static shapes, offering a variety of exercises such as hollow holds and backward rolls that can significantly boost a gymnast's technical progression and performance.From mastering the open tuck position to developing swing using innovative tools like the trapeze, we explore advanced coaching techniques that prioritize patient progression. Nick’s philosophy on deliberate skill development, including the 'catapult' effect, offers a fresh perspective on enhancing athlete performance through foundational readiness and precise timing. Join us for this rich conversation filled with expert insights and actionable tips that promise to elevate both coaching strategies and gymnast success.We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Want to join our online educational community of over 1000 gymnastics professionals and get 40+ hours of gymnastics lectures? Join The Hero Lab below!https://shiftmovementscience.com/theherolab/ Check out all our past podcast episodes here!https://shiftmovementscience.com/podcast/