Metabolic Flexibility and Tendons with Dr. Mike T. Nelson
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Dr. Mike T Nelson 03:08 Understanding Metabolic Flexibility 06:08 The Role of Carbohydrates and Fats in Metabolism 09:00 Cellular Energy and Performance 12:04 Testing Metabolic Flexibility 14:48 The Impact of Insulin and Glucose on Metabolism 18:02 Advanced Glycation End Products and Tendon Health 20:59 Maintaining Metabolic Flexibility through Training and Nutrition 37:54 Metabolic Flexibility and Blood Work 41:25 The Impact of Carbohydrates on Metabolic Health 43:00 Obesity and Its Effects on Metabolic Flexibility 47:53 GLP-1 Drugs and Their Role...
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Hip and Groin Rehab with Enda King
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Understanding Adductor Tendinopathy 02:34 Differentiating Acute and Chronic Groin Injuries 05:32 The Role of Loading in Rehabilitation 08:46 Personal Experiences with Groin Pain 11:47 Challenges in Diagnosis and Management 14:34 The Importance of Functional Deficits 17:42 Individualized Rehabilitation Approaches 20:46 The Impact of Foot and Ankle on Hip Pain 35:30 Understanding Groin Pain in Athletes 41:25 The Role of Anatomy and Hip Mobility 48:07 Managing Training Loads and Injury Prevention 51:34 Biomechanics and Movement Strategies 57:21 Injury Prevention Strategies for...
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Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture Story with Jack Davey
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:21 The Journey to Strongman Competitions 05:14 The Day of the Injury 08:29 Emergency Response and Diagnosis 11:38 Surgery and Recovery Process 14:35 Rehabilitation and Progression 17:26 Returning to Training and Coaching 20:30 Challenges and Adjustments in Recovery 23:35 Current Status and Future Goals 28:56 Rehabilitation Journey: Progressing Through Pain 36:03 Building Strength: The Path to Recovery 42:48 Managing Daily Life: Coping with Stiffness and Pain 51:15 Reflections on Injury: Lessons Learned and Future Goals 58:22 Adapting Training:...
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Achilles Tendons with Seth O'Neill
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Seth O'Neill's Background and Expertise 01:34 Understanding Achilles Tendon Problems 02:26 The Role of the Plantaris in Achilles Tendinopathy 07:04 The Importance of the Soleus Muscle 16:15 PhD Research on Soleus and Achilles Tendon Rehabilitation 19:43 Calf Muscle Loads and Performance 22:13 Internal vs External Loads in Rehabilitation 30:43 Rehabilitation Focus: Dorsiflexion vs Plantar Flexion 37:27 Identifying Deficits in Performance Testing 39:53 Understanding Muscle Weakness and Performance Misconceptions 40:58 Concentric vs Eccentric Training in Rehabilitation 42:29...
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Achilles and Patellar Tendons with Trent Salo
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Trent Saylo 02:16 Journey into Basketball and Physical Therapy 05:20 Transition to Specializing in Tendons 08:06 Research Initiatives at IMG Academy 10:11 Understanding Tendon Health and Assessment 13:13 Utilizing Advanced Imaging Techniques 16:14 The Role of Structure in Tendon Health 19:25 Navigating the Divisive Nature of Imaging in Tendon Care 22:16 Communicating Imaging Results to Patients 25:21 Case Studies and Practical Applications of UTC 33:06 Exploring UTC in Clinical Practice 36:22 Understanding Tendon Injuries and Healing 41:12 The Role...
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Deceleration and Achilles Ruptures in Basketball with Adam Petway
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background of Adam Petway 02:45 The Intersection of Basketball and Biomechanics 05:44 Deceleration Strategies in Basketball 08:28 The Importance of Acceleration in Deceleration 11:30 Injury Mechanisms: ACL and Achilles Tendon Ruptures 14:30 Research Findings on Achilles Tendon Ruptures 17:41 Conclusions and Future Directions 35:49 Understanding False Steps in Sports Injury Prevention 39:19 The Mechanics of Achilles Tendon Ruptures 42:32 Exploring Injury Patterns and Risk Factors 47:00 The Role of Previous Injuries in Achilles Ruptures 51:12 Chronic Pain and Its...
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ACLs, Quads, and Knee Tendons with Erik Meira
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Erik Meira and His Background 02:39 The Journey into Physical Therapy 05:51 Transitioning from Hip to ACL Focus 08:50 Understanding ACL Rehabilitation Challenges 12:01 The Role of the Quadriceps in Recovery 14:49 Pain Management and the Nervous System 17:40 Graft Types and Their Impact on Recovery 20:47 Exploring Force Output and Pain Inhibition 23:57 Warm-Up Strategies and Moment Arm Mechanics 26:39 Practical Applications in Rehabilitation 31:52 Phases of Rehabilitation 36:52 Understanding Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training 45:42 The Role of Pain and Function...
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Lateral Gastrocnemius in Achilles Tendinopathy with Gabriel Fernandes
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Gabriel Fernandes and His Work 03:51 Exploring the Role of the Soleus in Achilles Tendinopathy 11:56 Investigating the Lateral Gastrocnemius and Its Implications 18:30 Understanding Muscle Fatigue and Endurance in Running 34:14 Practical Applications for Rehabilitation and Training 37:49 Cortical Inhibition and Tendinopathy 39:27 Deficits in Endurance and Peak Force 40:48 Measuring Muscle Capacity and Joint Angles 43:13 Hypertrophy and Muscle Adaptation 45:57 Atrophy in Calf Muscles 49:23 Rehabilitation Strategies for Lateral Gastroc 53:03 Foot Positioning and...
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Peroneal and Tibialis Posterior Tendons with Blake Withers
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 The Role of Podiatry in Rehabilitation 01:19 Exploring the Peroneal and Tibialis Posterior Tendons 04:25 Phases of Tendon Rehabilitation 07:14 Differentiating Tendon Injuries 10:30 The Importance of Accurate Diagnosis 24:12 Exploring Treatment Options for Tendon Pain 32:36 Understanding Orthotics and Their Role in Recovery 41:43 The Importance of Taping Techniques 44:29 Footwear Considerations for Pain Management 51:49 Differential Diagnosis in Tendon Pain 57:06 Understanding Insertional Pain and Loading Programs 58:14 The Role of Training Load in Running Injuries 01:00:03...
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Rectus Femoris and Soleus Aponeurosis Injuries with Filippo Tilli
Jacked Athlete Podcast
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Myotendinous Junction Injuries 00:08 Pain Perception in Soleus Injuries 21:28 Rehabilitation Protocols for Soleus Injuries Takeaways Misdiagnosis is a significant issue in myotendinous injuries. Education is crucial for effective injury management. The rectus femoris has a complex three-layer structure. Proximal muscle action is like a whip, while distal action generates force. MRI is the gold standard for assessing injuries. Pain often manifests after activity, not during. Aponeurotic tissue requires longer healing times than muscle injuries. Tendon and...
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00:00 Introduction to Zach Jungels and His Journey
03:06 The Patellar Tendon Injury Experience
06:09 Rehabilitation Challenges and Discoveries
08:56 The Search for Effective Treatment
11:50 Implementing the Jumper's Knee Protocol
15:10 Sharing Knowledge and Helping Others
18:00 Understanding Pain and Recovery
21:12 The Role of Communication with Coaches
23:47 Critique of Traditional Physical Therapy
27:02 Navigating the Rehab Process
29:50 Conclusion and Future Aspirations
37:04 Understanding Knee Pain: Partial Tears vs. Tendinopathy
40:00 The Role of Isometrics in Pain Management
46:04 Navigating Athletic Rehabilitation: Challenges and Solutions
48:02 Recent Knee Injury: Insights and Recovery
52:06 Effective Rehabilitation Strategies for Knee Injuries
01:00:58 Finding the Highest Possible Entry Point in Rehab
01:08:02 Exploring the Science of Tendon Health
01:09:03 Understanding Tendon Structure and Aging
01:12:25 Pathology and Tendon Health
01:14:32 Environmental Factors in Tendon Health
01:17:10 The Impact of Weight Gain on Tendon Health
01:21:45 Dietary Influences on Tendon Pathology
01:26:50 Collagen Supplementation and Tendon Health
Takeaways
Zach Jungels experienced severe patellar tendon issues during his football career.
His internship at the University of Minnesota was a transformative experience.
He faced multiple injuries that complicated his recovery process.
Zach developed a personalized jumper's knee protocol based on research and self-education.
Communication with coaches was crucial for managing his injury and training.
He critiqued traditional physical therapy methods for being too standardized and ineffective.
Zach found success in using specific exercises that targeted his knee pain.
He emphasized the psychological impact of dealing with chronic pain and injury.
Zach's experience led him to help others with similar injuries through education and support.
He believes in the importance of critical thinking in rehabilitation and recovery. Zach had to gauge his pain threshold during activities.
Initial sharp pain in the knee indicated a possible partial tear.
Tendinopathy symptoms developed over time with different sensations.
Isometrics provided pain relief for Zach for several months.
Athletes often face resistance from trainers when seeking alternative rehab methods.
Zach's recent knee injury was a result of heavy eccentric loading.
Effective rehab requires finding the highest possible entry point.
Rehabilitation should focus on loading the muscle, not just the joint.
Zach's approach includes using RPR and square one techniques.
Rehab is about applying proven methods to individual cases. Ground substance in tendons consists of proteoglycans and water.
Aging leads to a loss of spring-like properties in tendons.
Pathology in tendons can develop long before pain is felt.
General health significantly impacts tendon health.
Weight gain adds extra load on tendons, increasing injury risk.
High blood sugar can stiffen tendons due to sugar cross-links.
Dietary choices can influence tendon health and recovery.
Collagen supplementation may benefit tendon health, especially if deficient in nutrients.
Environmental factors like circadian rhythms can affect tendon recovery.
A holistic approach is essential for optimal tendon health.
Zach on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jungels_sp/
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Notes: https://jackedathlete.com/podcast-147-patellar-tendons-with-zach-jungels/