PRO Athlete Physical Therapy: The Podcast

How to Get Recruited in ANY Sport

This is how to get recruited in ANY sport. 00:00:00 - Introduction the most overlooked LEGAL PED 00:01:00 - Importance of this PED 00:02:00 - Professional Athletes talk about the PED 00:03:00 - How and why it works for any athlete who wants to be recruited 00:04:00 - How much athletes need of the PED 00:05:00 - Hacks and Tips 00:06:00 - Conclusion and Key Takeaways

THE Most Overlooked (Natural) PED

This episode dives into the growing problem of baseball arm injuries in baseball and highlights the often-overlooked role of sleep in both performance and recovery. Edwin breaks down alarming injury trends and introduces a holistic approach to keeping athletes healthy—starting with sleep, then layering in nutrition, workload management, and arm care. You’ll also hear practical, actionable tips for improving sleep quality so athletes can recover better, prevent injuries, and perform at their best. Takeaways 25% of 16U kids have arm injuries. 57% of UCL injuries occur in teenagers. 43% of baseball players report arm pain after throwing. Health is the foundation of athletic performance. Sleep, nutrition, and routine are crucial for athletes. Teenagers need 8 to 10 hours of sleep. Quality of sleep significantly impacts performance. Not sleeping enough doubles the risk of injury. Naps should be limited to 15-20 minutes. Setting a bedtime alarm can improve sleep hygiene.

How to Get Recruited: Development vs. Exposure

Everyone in baseball talks about exposure. Travel tournaments, endless showcases, chasing scouts… families believe showing up is the ticket. But here’s the truth: exposure without development can hurt you. In this episode, Dr. Edwin Porras breaks down why most athletes aren’t Arch Manning — and why that’s actually good news. Arch didn’t need random tournaments to get noticed. Scouts went to him because his name and his talent created a spotlight worth chasing. For most athletes, the spotlight comes after you build undeniable strength, health, and skill. 👉 We’ll talk about: * Why “exposure” can backfire and make you white noise to scouts * The real opportunity cost of nonstop games (missed training, skill work, and rest) * How development builds the spotlight that scouts can’t ignore * Analogies from Arch Manning, Adele, Paris Hilton, and In-N-Out (yes, really) that prove the point ⚾ If you’re a baseball parent or athlete under 16, this is your wake-up call: Don’t chase exposure before you build the foundation. Become undeniable. That’s how you get found. 📲 Learn more about training with PRO Athlete Physical Therapy (Denver’s home for baseball health and performance): 👉 proathletept.com

Pitchers: This ONE Mistake Causes Arm Pain (And How to Fix it)

Are you (or your athlete) throwing too much — or not enough? Most baseball arm injuries aren’t about “too hard,” they’re about *too big of a jump* in workload. In this episode, Dr. Edwin Porras breaks down the pro pitcher’s secret: the Acute:Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR). Learn how to find the “sweet spot” for weekly throws so you can avoid injury, build velocity, and stay in the game all season. 👉 Discover the exact formula MLB uses to keep pitchers healthy — and how you can track it at home. 🎧 Topics covered: Why throw counts don’t tell the whole story How to calculate your safe throwing range The 0.8–1.3 “sweet spot” for arm health Mistakes that lead to overuse injuries Easy tools to track your workload 📲 Get your free throwing workload tracker: proathletept.com Timestamps: 00:00 – The hidden reason most pitchers get hurt 01:10 – How workload jumps increase injury risk 03:25 – Calculating Distance × Intensity × Volume 06:00 – Understanding the 0.8–1.3 ACWR zone 08:20 – Weekly planning for safe progression #armcare #pitchingmechanics #baseballtraining #velocitytraining #injuryprevention #mlbprospects #highschoolbaseball

Traditional PT FAILS Pitchers - Here's Why

In this episode, Dr. Edwin Porras shares the story of Jebediah, a young pitcher stuck in the insurance-based PT system. If you’ve ever felt like your rehab plan was rushed, impersonal, or just didn’t work — you’re not alone.👉 Learn why many athletes fail to recover fully and how Pro Athlete PT is changing the game with personalized, performance-driven care for baseball players🎧 Topics covered:Why most insurance-based PT clinics fail athletesJebediah’s story: a case study in bad rehabWhat makes cash-based PT more effective for baseball playersHow to get the right diagnosis and recovery planThe real reason athletes seek second opinions📲 For elite-level rehab programs: proathletept.com⏱️ Timestamps:0:00 – Intro: Not All PT Is Equal2:14 – Jebediah's Story4:22 – The Problem with Insurance-Based Care6:37 – What Makes Pro Athlete PT Different9:00 – Individualized Plans & Fixing Root Causes11:05 – When to Get a Second Opinion13:00 – Final Thoughts