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Physical Therapy Red Flags for Combat Athletes: Don't Get Screwed!

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In this episode, I talk about what helps physical therapy work best for fighters like me who do Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. I explain why you need a therapist who truly knows your sport—not just someone called a “sports PT.” They should understand our moves, our training, and what our bodies go through. I warn that choosing the wrong person can slow you down or even set you back. I also share how good testing and careful check-ups build a plan that gets us back on the mats safe and strong.Key takeaways:

  • Choose a physical therapist who truly understands the sport you participate in.
  • A good therapist has specific testing measures that need to be implemented for combat athletes
  • Be cautious of therapists whose primary focus is eliminating pain. Focus should be on the source, not the symptoms.

Where to find me:

https://www.instagram.com/smithforgedsc/

https://www.youtube.com/@SmithForgedSC

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Manage episode 481709319 series 3635613
Content provided by Nicholas Smith. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nicholas Smith or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

In this episode, I talk about what helps physical therapy work best for fighters like me who do Jiu Jitsu and wrestling. I explain why you need a therapist who truly knows your sport—not just someone called a “sports PT.” They should understand our moves, our training, and what our bodies go through. I warn that choosing the wrong person can slow you down or even set you back. I also share how good testing and careful check-ups build a plan that gets us back on the mats safe and strong.Key takeaways:

  • Choose a physical therapist who truly understands the sport you participate in.
  • A good therapist has specific testing measures that need to be implemented for combat athletes
  • Be cautious of therapists whose primary focus is eliminating pain. Focus should be on the source, not the symptoms.

Where to find me:

https://www.instagram.com/smithforgedsc/

https://www.youtube.com/@SmithForgedSC

Want to connect with me directly?


  continue reading

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