Ep 45: Integration of Rehab and S&C Principles in Early to Mid-Stage Rehab (Dr. Jordan August - Physical Therapist and S&C Coach)

On this episode I interviewed Dr. Jordan August who is a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach who works with athletes and is also a research reviewer for Science for Sport.

 

This episode’s topic focused on the early injury management and the integration of rehab and S&C principles post injury.

 

Topics discussed…

• What Dr. Jordan August recommends for early stage management.
• How it has changed and evolved over the years.
• What role using ice has and is there any benefits?
• Importance of mobilizing early.
• How to tell when you are able to progress to mobilizing.
• What S&C principles need to be added to the early and mid stages of rehab.
• How he incorporates general movement patters and the importance of doing so.
• Importance of periodization in rehab of athletes.
• The most important aspects of optimizing performance and decreasing injury risk.
• Importance of strength training in decreasing injury risk.
• Recommendations of early specialization in youth athletes.

 

You can follow/connect/contact Dr. Jordan August below…

 

Instagram: @jaug.dpt

Science for Sport Instagram: @scienceforsport

Science for Sport Website: https://www.scienceforsport.com/

 

 You can contact/follow me below…

 

Website: www.patrick-wood.com

Instagram: @coachpatrickwood

Twitter: @coachpattywood

 

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