Episodes

  • Return To Sport Testing and Exercise Recommendations Following Concussion

    Return To Sport Testing and Exercise Recommendations Following Concussion
    Jul 18 2024
    R2P Sports Resident Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT discusses the recent literature updates on return to sport testing and exercise programming following concussions. Are we doing enough? Are we too conservative or aggressive with our approach? Abbey lays out two differen return to play models and discusses the expectations and processes associated with each.
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    18 mins
  • Professional Development with Professor and Strength Coach Matt Ibrahim, PhD

    Professional Development with Professor and Strength Coach Matt Ibrahim, PhD
    Jul 11 2024
    Matthew Ibrahim is an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach, leader, and educator with a demonstrated history and proven track record since 2007. Currently, he serves as Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science within the School of Sport Science at Endicott College, in addition to volunteering as a Strength & Conditioning Coach within the Athletics & Recreation Department with their NCAA Division III student-athletes. Matthew also serves as Adjunct Professor of Exercise Science at Maryville University and as the founder of Athletic Performance University (APU). Academically, he is currently dual-enrolled as a Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance and as a M.S. student in Sport Leadership. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally in over 25 U.S. states, highlighted by presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy), UFC Performance Institute, Duke University, Stanford University, Equinox, International Youth Conditioning Association, Parisi Speed School, and canfitpro, in addition to several international presentations throughout Europe. His work is featured in ANCORE, Exxentric, Future, Hawkin Dynamics, HoopStudy, Muscle & Fitness, Men’s Journal, Mike Boyle’s StrengthCoach.com, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, T-Nation, TeamBuildr, TrainHeroic, and TrueCoach. As an author, his first book through Human Kinetics on training for athletic performance will be published in 2025.
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    34 mins
  • Athletic Trainers and Their Importance in Concussion Management

    Athletic Trainers and Their Importance in Concussion Management
    Jun 27 2024
    Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses the roles Athletic Trainers play in the recogntion, management and treatment of concussions. Seth discusses a research article highlighting how important it is to have an ATC on staff with regards to athletes understanding of concussions and their ability to recorgnize and report symptoms.
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    31 mins
  • Which Sport Has The Highest Number of Elbow and Wrist Injuries?

    Which Sport Has The Highest Number of Elbow and Wrist Injuries?
    Jun 20 2024
    Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT looks into the literature to see which sports have the highest number of elbow and wrist injuries. She discusses the various risk factors and correlating factors such as gender, competition level and different sports to see where the data lies.
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    20 mins
  • Scoliosis Surgery-When Can I Play Sports Again?

    Scoliosis Surgery-When Can I Play Sports Again?
    Jun 13 2024
    Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT discusses considerations and timeframes associated with returning to sport after adolescent idiopathic scoliosis surgery.
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    19 mins
  • Changes To Tommy John and Shoulder Surgery Throwing Program

    Changes To Tommy John and Shoulder Surgery Throwing Program
    Jun 6 2024
    Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses recent changes to Interval Throwing Programs commonly used after Tommy John surgeries and rotator cuff or labrum tear procedures.
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    18 mins
  • Return To Sport Testing Following Hip Surgery

    Return To Sport Testing Following Hip Surgery
    May 30 2024
    Dr. Abbey Hammann, DPT, discusses current literature surrounding best practices and recommendations for return to sport testing following hip surgery.
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    24 mins
  • Do Biomechanics Matter With Low Back Pain?

    Do Biomechanics Matter With Low Back Pain?
    May 30 2024
    Dr. Seth Hawks, DPT discusses a recent journal article looking into the relationship between biomechanics of the low back in individuals with and without back pain.
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    15 mins