Clinically Pressed

We got to sit down and talk with Greg Nuckols.  Greg is the found and huge contributor to 'Stronger by Science'.  This is a blog and email newsletter that breaks down the science that is out there when it comes to strength training.  Greg is in the middle of his Master's degree to continue to increase his knowledge of how research works and how to best utilize it to get the results we are looking for. ​  We talk about how it is hard to fully understand research and even when you think that you do understand it there is no promise that how the statistics were run that what you are going in the conclusion is correct.  Greg talks bout a lot of the ways to get around these pitfalls and what he and his team are trying to do in order to help set a better standard when it comes to the science of getting strong and performing well.  Great episode if you're into the research.   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1   Find everything and s

Trying to convince someone that a certain technique, item or program is the most effective can be a daunting task. There are many ways in which to communicate the information but which way is most effective? Telling stories and testimonials? Or getting them the hard facts and statistics about why something works? In this research review we looks at that very question and provides some insight on when and where to use different types of information to help make your case. Reference: Freling, T. H., Yang, Z., Itani, O. S., & Abualsamh, R. B. (2020). When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 160. (51-67) www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #stats #facts #anecdotes #information ---

The title is meant to be as catchy as it is but the content is still solid and worth digging into. Tim Ferriss breaks down many areas of health and fitness and how you can implement those ideas with the minimal amount of time required, i.e. the 4 hour body. Whether you are looking to drop a few pounds or gain a few pounds of muscle, there is a way to try and do it with the minimal effective dose. If you are just starting out or a practitioner just looking for new ideas there is something for you in this book. LINK: https://amzn.to/3L3sgh3 www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #4hourbody #lifestyle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

It can be great to have protocols and principles you work off of but if they become too rigid it can cause issues with either rushing someone or holding them back unnecessarily. In this Insight we talk about having structured principles while also maintaining some flexibility and reserving the right to change your mind or change course when the situation calls for it. This idea can be implemented in health, fitness, sports medicine and more, including leadership. Check it out. LINK: https://youtu.be/bspPiNJ6p-A www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #principles #flexibility #toolbox --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

It is important to identify not only barriers to health and fitness but also the motivators that help people get to where they want to be. We are hoping to bring some potential solutions through Clinically Pressed but these are so key for both people trying to get health and fit but also for the people that serve them. We did a small mini-review to help identify and discuss them. Motivators: +Improve health/energy/body image/lose excess weight +Social influences +Reinforcement/assistance/motivational interviewing/problem solving communication +Belief in benefit Barriers: +Time/No leisure time/motivation +Lack of experience +Unaffordable indulgence +Environmental factors References: Spiteri, K., Broom, D., Bekhet, A. H., De Caro, J. X., Laventure, B. and Grafton, K. Barriers and motivators of physical activity participation in middle-aged and older-adjust: A systematic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. In Review. Schoeny, M. E., fogg, L., Buchholz, S. W., Miller, A., & Wilbur, J. (2017). Barr

Very little is new in the worlds of strength & conditioning/nutrition/fitness/performance yet, more and more seems to be coming out. How is that? Well most of it is in the interpretation, consolidation, and ultimately implementation of this information that can make it new and effective. It is ok for practitioners not to discover the “next big thing” if you can collect ideas and thoughts and ultimately apply it to the individuals you work with. This can make you highly adaptable and useful to those you serve (or you should look for this in someone if searching for services). Being able to take different ideas and utilize them with the people you work with can make you most effective as you don’t force something on to someone when it doesn’t fit. We discuss in this Clinical Insight. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention

This research review looks at a study that utilized “research snacks” to see the effects on insulin, glucose and free fatty acids after melas throughout the day. These “snacks” consisted of ascending 3 flights of stairs as fast as possible every hour throughout the day. Each time would take between 10-20s. The results showed that for an overweight and obese group there was a decrease in insulin and free fatty acid levels, no changes in these levels occurred in a healthy group. Interesting concept to help control blood levels with a minimal amount of effort throughout the day. Check it out. Fafiei, H., Omidian, K., Myette-Cote, E., & Little, J.P. (2020). Metabolic effect of breaking up prolonged sitting with stair climbing exercise snacks. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 150-158. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #reha

Logan is a former professional baseball player and multi-time successful business owner.  He is the found of Deuce Gym and Original Nutritionals (we recommend you check out both).  In this episode Kyle got to sit down with him while the Boland's were out in California. ​ So much is covered in this episode and it isn't all training philosophy based it is so much more than that but is priceless information.  If you are struggling with a decision or what your next step might be Logan has some great insight and thought to get you going in the right direction.  Please check this one out.  Enjoy. ​ -CP PodSquad   SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1   www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #ATtwitter #at4all --- Support

This book is a must read and one that can be applied to almost every aspect of life. Whether you are training for yourself, helping someone else, or in just in implanting a growth mindset with your daily life, this is a read. The book focuses on a ‘growth’ vs. ‘fixed’ mindset and how they can impact your life. Fixed can keep you stuck and make the stakes seem higher than they need to be. A growth mindset allows for continued development and allows for adjustments to your approaches to continue to evolve. Again, highly recommend reading this book to apply it to your life. BOOK Link: https://amzn.to/3DyTRCG Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #growth #growthmindset --- Support th

Di’kademe/: a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different. Moving to one extreme or the other can be hard to balance, especially if you try and make two seemingly opposing views/perspectives try and mix together and champion both of them. This is where dichotomy comes from and the concept that you have to find balance. There are times to be aggressive but you have to be able to double back with caution because you can’t run yourself in only one direction and then immediately make a switch. Recognizing and embracing the dichotomy of ideas is important to all professions but can have some serious implications in athletic training. It is important to recognize the wide range of differing ideas but also be able to balance those in order to be maximally effective. We discussing this episode. LINK: https://www.athletictrainingchat.com/2021/11/ep-86-dichotomy-in-at.html In this Episode: +Autonomy as medical provider vs. Being on coaching staff +Providing

In this part of the ‘Wish I Knew’ series we discuss nutrition. This topic can get in depth so quickly and there are so many facets of it that it could go on for hours, we tried to keep it short. Nutrition can get really complex, very quickly and that makes it even harder to apply good principles to your life and to others you serve. Some of the major take aways I’ve learned over the years is you have to start with the basics and try and cover as much of those as you can to start. From there you can start looking into the complex but you have to remember “there is no free lunch in physiology”. Anything you choose as an intervention is going to impact other things. Here is what I’ve learned. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinic

Muscle stiffness can be correlated with muscle pain. There are many ways to try and lessen it and in this study, researchers looked at how using TpDN would impact muscle stiffness of three muscle sites (infraspinatus, erector spinae and gastroc). What they found was that the reduction in muscle stiff was immediate but transitory. It happened to reduce immediate after intervention but increased again at 24 hours. This leads to potential impacts on intervention and when/where TpDN or other soft tissue work modalities could be useful in helping reduce muscle stiffness. It doesn’t lend to the idea that only these interventions will help maintain those changes. Interesting study and while it has its limitations (stated by authors) it opens up some interesting ideas for future treatment options. Reference: Kelly, J. P., Koppenhaver, S. L., Michener, L. A., Kolber, M. J., & Cleland, J. A. (2019). Immediate decrease of muscle biomechanics stiffness following dry needling in asymptomatic participants. Journal of B

There is still time to sign up for the 2nd Annual Youth Sports Symposium (check out our FB page or Mayo Clinic Health System's FB event page). This is an episode we recorded leading up to the initial one two years ago. The importance of Youth Sports Injury and how to hopefully prevent as many as possible.  Youth sports injuries happen, it's part of the game. Many of those injuries can be reduced or prevented with smart training and monitoring training loads. In this episode we sat down with Dr. Jake Erickson, a sports medicine physician in La Crosse, WI. Dr. Erickson details how overuse in youth injuries can have significant negative effects on a growing body. ​ Dr. Erickson gives some simple and practical steps that both youth and parents can use to help protect youth athletes. These steps include basic, solid training along with monitoring how many hours athletes are being active. ​  #complicatedsimple  #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performanc

We recorded this leading up the Youth Sports Symposium in 2019. This year we are taking the Youth Sports Symposium online so anyone can attend. There is a great line up of speakers and a lot of great information. This is a replay of an episode on nutrition for youth athletes we recorded leading up to the event. Check it out. Register: https://fb.me/e/23dgm7Peb Youth sports has taken front and center in the conversation of sports safety. Early specialization, endless hours of practice and how that can affect a growing body. Recovery is key for all athletes but especially for this group and nutrition plays a key role in not only helping fuel youth athletes but helping them recovery and stay health. ​ We talk with Andrew Jagim PhD about some best practices that can be implemented when it comes to youth sports nutrition. Plenty of simple take aways to keep performance high and help enhance recovery. ​  #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition

Baseball players use all types of methods to warm up before they get up to bat. It is still common to see weighted donuts and other implements in the on deck circle as well as players swinging multiple bats at the same time. But does all of this add up to swinging the bat faster? This study takes a look how swinging different weighted bats prior to a normal bat impacts the velocity of the swing. The results may seem logically counterintuitive but it makes sense if you really think about it. Check it out. Reference: Montoya, B. S., Brown, L. E., Coburn, J. W., & Zinder, S. M. (2009). Effect of warm-up with different weight bats on normal baseball bat velocity. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 23(5). 1566-1569. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #c

This episode could have gone on for hours. Reflecting back on so many different things that I could have done differently in my career is almost daunting, but worth it to try and learn and shape a better career in the future. The lessons learned were not only clinical (but there were a lot of those). There were so many lessons that I should have learned earlier about interaction with patients, coaches, colleagues and others that could have made my life easier and provided better care for everyone. My hope with this one is to provide insight for any level of AT, but especially younger ATs so that they can identify areas that they can learn from earlier to help advance their career and knowledge faster than I did my own. I feel 5-7 years behind and if I can help others pick up their pace, it helps me do it with my own and makes the whole system better. I hope there are some great takeaways from this one and it generates so future learning and discussion. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimpl

There are couple types of stoicism, Rick Cox in this Leadership Insight isn’t talking about the demeanor of being stoic but the theories, thoughts, principles of practices of stoicism. Stoicism has come back in gaining popularity as a way to apply ancient wisdom to everyday life through the work of Ryan Holiday and Tim Ferriss. This is an introduction to stoicism and what it is all about and Rick does a great job summing it up. If you’ve never heard of it before, great insight to check out, if you’ve been on the fence about looking into it, this might put you over. Enjoy. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com/leadershipinsights #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #practice #advancement #stoicism --- Support this po

The goal of any practitioner should be to continue to evolve and grow in their craft throughout their career. If you’re treating/training the exact same way you were 5-10 years ago you aren’t evolving and that could be a problem. In this mini-series I’ll be going through some of the things I “Wish I knew” earlier in my career and how I hope to get ahead of that in the future. The first subject is, strength and conditioning. I discuss both my own personal, wish I knew when it came to my own training and how much time was mis-used along the way and also the professional aspect of my strength and conditioning career. I get the distinct feeling I’m 5-10 YEARS behind where I could be and am in the process of catching up to ensure I’m doing it the best I can. The hope is some of these ideas will help others get to that point of understanding sooner than I did. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #prog

WWAR: Deskbound-Kelly Starrett We finally got to this book and it didn’t disappoint. We are big fans of Kelly Starrett and the mobility work he puts out and this is no exception. This book does a great job breaking down how sitting and being desk bound can have negative impacts on your health. Beyond that, Starrett does a great job giving practical things you can implement in your daily life to help address these issues and ultimately get more pain free and hopefully prevent injury in the future. Be sure to check it out: BOOK: https://amzn.to/3jHh0df Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com/shorts #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #practice #advancement #patient #patientoutcomes #deskbound #standing #sitting --- Sup

In this Leadership Insight, Rick Cox reviews an article written by Dr. Matt Kutz titled ‘The Significance of Leadership for Advancing Clinical Practice and Improving Patient Outcomes in Athletic Training’. Rick dives into how Dr. Kutz talks about how leadership is key not only to the growth of the athletic training profession but in healthcare generally to help improve patient outcomes and ultimately serve the people we are seeing. These ideas of broad ranging application and are great for any clinician to reflect upon and apply to their practice. Check it out: www.clinicallypressed.com/leadershipinsight #complicatedsimple SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1 #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #practice #advancement #patient #patientoutcomes --- Support this podcast: htt