The Strength Doc

Strength Doc Podcast 026- Life of a Pro Sports Clinician w/ Tim DiFrancesco

What does it take to be a professional sports clinician?   Want to know how LA Lakers head physical therapist and strength & conditioning coach, Tim DiFrancesco [http://www.tdathletesedge.com], got his start? If you've ever dreamed about working for a pro team and want to know what the journey to get there and the life to stay there is like, then this is the episode for you!   Don't miss this episode of Strength Doc Podcast [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-doc/id1023868529?mt=2] w/ host Dr. John Rusin [http://drjohnrusin.com] as he breaks down pro sports, training, strength & conditioning with Tim DiFrancesco! http://updocmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/136214663_Lakers_Celtics_AB_105.jpg http://updocmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_2095.jpg Tim DiFrancesco, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, the Head Strength & Conditioning coach of the Lakers is renowned nationally for his evidence-based and scientific approach to training, nutrition and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. * Twitter https://twitter.com/tdathletesedge [https://twitter.com/tdathletesedge] * Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tdathletesedge [https://www.facebook.com/tdathletesedge] * Instagram http://instagram.com/tdathletesedge [http://instagram.com/tdathletesedge] * YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/tdifranc1 [https://www.youtube.com/user/tdifranc1] * Visit our blog at http://www.tdathletesedge.com [http://www.tdathletesedge.com/]

Strength Doc Podcast 025- Creating Long Term Progressions for Movement w. Dr. Perry Nickelston

Don't bother teaching corrective movements if they can't be self sustained. On this episode of Strength Doc Podcast w/ host Dr. John Rusin, we discuss movement, pain and successful coaching strategies with one of the best in the industry, Dr. Perry Nickelson [http://www.stopchasingpain.com]! Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-doc/id1023868529?mt=2]! We'll keep bringing you the best fitness and health experts in the world! Please take a minute to let us know what you think! Leave your review HERE [https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-strength-doc/id1023868529?mt=2]. Want to learn more about Dr. Perry? Check out: http://www.stopchasingpain.com [http://www.stopchasingpain.com]

Strength Doc Podcast 024- Practice what you preach w/ Dr. Scotty Butcher

On this episode of Strength Doc Podcast with guest Dr. Scotty Butcher Squats, lifting, Crossfit, research, physical therapy, posture, click bait, coaching and much more. About Scotty from http://bossstrengthinstitute.com/team/ [http://bossstrengthinstitute.com/team/] A co-founder of BOSS Strength Institute, “Dr. Scotty” is an educator, physical therapist, coach, and researcher.  He has had a passion for exercise and sports his whole life. With a background in rugby, wrestling, and football, as well as high performance coaching, Scotty’s experience with high-intensity resistance and interval training were very important in forming his beliefs around exercise prescription for optimal function in any clientele.  Scotty’s over fifteen years of professional experience as a physical therapist range from work with elite athletics to chronic disease rehabilitation with the common theme of exercise prescription.  A professor in Physical Therapy at the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Scotty brings his passion for exercise into his teaching, research, and strength and conditioning advising.  Scotty teaches exercise physiology and rehabilitation to physical therapy students and conducts research in the area of high-intensity exercise testing and prescription.  He is co-director of the Integrative Clinical Exercise Physiology research laboratory at the University of Saskatchewan which focuses on applications of high-intensity interval training and strength training in healthy adults, athletes, and various clinical populations.  Dr. Scotty is an industry leader in quality exercise prescription, has presented at local, national, and international conferences, and has published several peer reviewed articles, book chapters, and reviews related to exercise testing and prescription.  Scotty strives to develop and enhance the knowledge base and skills of exercise professionals and clients related to the idea that quality of exercise prescription is vastly more important than quantity. Practicing what he preaches, Dr. Scotty is an avid strength trainer, conditions with HIIT, and currently dabbles in powerlifting and CrossFit. Qualifications: ·       PhD (Experimental Medicine and Exercise Physiology), MSc (Kinesiology and Strength Training), BScPT (Physical Therapy) ·       Licenced Physical Therapist ·       NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) ·       ACSM Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist (RCEP)

Strength Doc Podcast 023- Crossfit, Training & Movement w/ Dr. Ryan DeBell

What is the ideal movement? How can building muscle improve your foundation of training? What's the deal w/ Crossfit athletes find out on this episode of Strength Doc Podcast w/ guest Dr. Ryan DeBell.   About Ryan from: http://themovementfix.com [http://themovementfix.com] Ryan DeBell, M.S., D.C. graduated summa cum laude from the University of Western States with a doctorate in chiropractic and a master’s degree in exercise and sport science. He has a passion for human movement and helping people improve their health and performance. Ryan DeBell, M.S., D.C. Education • University of Washington Foster School of Business • BA in Management of Information Systems • Magna Cum Laude • University of Western States • Master of Science (MS) in Sport and Exercise Science • Doctorate in Chiropractic (DC) • Summa Cum Laude Post-Doctoral Education • Active Release Technique (not currently “certified”) • Upper Body • Lower Body • Spine • Rocktape Fascial Movement Taping (FMT) I & II Certified • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 & 2 Certified • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) Certified • Motion Palpation Institute Certified • CrossFit Gymnastics Personal • Started crossfitting in 2007 • Team competitor 2010 NorthWest CrossFit Regionals • 2011, 2012, 2014 CrossFit Open • Provider on RockTape team at 2013 NorthWest CrossFit Regionals

Strength Doc Podcast 022- Dry Needling, Coaching & Physical Therapy w/ Jason Shane

On this episode of Strength Doc Podcast, Dr. John Rusin [http://drjohnrusin.com] is joined by Canadian physiotherapist Jason Shane to discuss physiotherapy, training, coaching and dry needling. About Jason from http://www.shanephysiotherapy.ca/p/about-us.html [http://www.shanephysiotherapy.ca/p/about-us.html] Jason Shane, MPT, B.A., Functional Dry Needling/IMS Certified, graduated with a Masters Degree in Physical Therapy from the University of British Columbia (UBC).  He has a special interest in orthopaedics and sports injury rehab by using a manual therapy and exercise-based approach to treatment.  He has additional training in Kinetacore Functional Dry Needling/IMS and Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization(IASTM). Jason believes in helping people get back to their pre-injury activities as soon as possible while minimizing their chance of re-injury.  He has experience working with individual from a variety of backgrounds including paramedics, RCMP, and athletes of all levels from recreational soccer players all the way to Olympic curlers. He has also worked as a physiotherapist for North Vancouver’s Junior B hockey team. Asides from sports injuries, he has a special interest in treating clients who have been in a motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and repairs, and lower back and shoulder injuries.  Jason is a believer in preventative rehabilitation.  To this end he was invited by the Windsor Soccer Academy in North Vancouver to present an on field ACL prevention program to their athletes.  He has also done a speaking engagement to dental professionals on how to extend their career by keeping injury free through proper posture and positioning. One of his other pursuits is that of facilitating continuing education for health professionals.  He hosted the first KinetacoreTM Level 1 dry needling course in Vancouver and their Therapeutics and Level 2 courses. He has also hosted The Manual Therapist’s Eclectic Approach to Soft Tissue Mobilization and The Eclectic Approach to Spinal Thrust Manipulation.  And, he speaks to the graduating class of physiotherapists at UBC annually on how to prepare for the written national exam. He is a distributor of the the EDGE Tool [http://the-edgetool.com/], a high quality stainless steel tool for assisted soft tissue manipulation, the EDGEility Tool, [http://www.edgemobilitysystem.com/p/edgeility-tool.html] a lower cost, high quality plastic tool for IASTM, and EDGE Mobility Bands [http://www.edgemobilitysystem.com/p/edge-wraps.html], for enhancing mobility with compression wrapping and self mobilization from neck to foot. In his free time enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and son, and hiking the local mountains with his German Sheppard Deja, snowshoeing at Mount Seymour, strength conditioning and running. Publications: Wilson, D, Van Vlack, T., Schievink, B., Doak, E., Shane, J., Dean, E.  (2013) Lifestyle Factors in Hypertension Drug Research: Systematic Analysis of Articles in a Leading Cochrane Report. International Journal of Hypertension. (In press)