#BetterFaster

#BetterFaster


#BetterFaster Podcast - Summer Series - Episode 1 - Preventing Injuries This Summer

July 15, 2021

In the first episode of the #BetterFaster Summer Series, Dr. Michelle Collie is joined by 5 different types of movement experts to discuss ways to prevent injuries during your summer activities. Performance Physical Therapy’s Dr. Dave Pavao plays Fact or Fiction with Michelle to shed light on how the pandemic impacted our health, whether it be the through the added “Covid 19 pounds” or “Coronasomnia” sleep issues and gives advice on how to combat them. University Orthopedics’ Dr. Ramin Tabaddor explains the different orthopedic injuries he’s seen in the past year due to the changes in people’s routines from the pandemic and gives his advice on how to prevent injuries like ‘Peloton hip’. PPT Physical Therapist Dr. Kevin Alexander shares his go-to warmups for golfers and ways to keep your back healthy if you’ve picked up golf for the first time. PPT Athletic Trainer Jen Gallant gives insight and guidance on how to help your middle school or high school athletes after this difficult season and how to prepare them for the upcoming season. Finally, Rhode Runner’s Patrick Moulton offers his advice on running techniques and how to choose the right running shoe that works for you.