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Welcome to the Grappling With Podcast. Dr.Chris Hardy and Bill & Olivia Walker will take a deep dive into topics covering Wellness and Prevention, Performance, Recovery, and Injury Management. Our mission is to provide the latest science-based information to help you get the most out of your grappling journey, both on and off the mats, and help you overcome any challenges you may be grappling with…Dr. Hardy is a licensed physician and BJJ practitioner, but the contents of the podcast are mea ...
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Are you a physical therapist or physiotherapist looking for tips, tools, and strategies to work with more athletes, become a sports specialist or get a job in a sports setting...so you can finally enjoy the career that you’ve always dreamed of? If so, you’re in the right place...this podcast is for you. Your host is Dr. Chris Garcia, a physical therapist, business owner, entrepreneur, nationally recognized public speaker, and residency-trained sports specialist. Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SC ...
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to master all aspects of clinical care - documentation, manual therapy, exercise progressions, taping, bracing, etc? Do you want to an easy, clear way to streamline your professional growth as a sports PT? In this episode, I share the framework that successful sports PT throughout their career…and where sports …
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Do you find yourself stuck when treating specific regions of the body or managing tough cases? Do you feel like you’re missing something that will improve your outcomes but you don’t know what it is? If so, you’re in luck! In this episode, I share two very different patients/athletes and how to manage their care differently. I outline how to progre…
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Hello, in this episode we touch on a couple questions mainly focusing on bjj and health. We go over WNO from the weekend, and then dive into questions about metabolism, muscle development as we age, how much protein we need to maintain muscle, if collagen counts toward protein intake, dealing with being in a bjj funk, what improved our bjj the most…
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*The Intro is an absolute awesome drum solo played by my dad.*On this episode I sit down with my parents on the their back patio to discuss what it was like through all the decades of them living the military life. What decade had the best music? What was socially acceptable when they were in high school that isn't today? Who would win a in fist fi…
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Hello! In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins us once again. We have a discussion about weightloss and a newer product on the market, semaglutide (the generic name). Dr. Hardy goes over what semaglutide is, how it works in the body, dosing, who is a good candidate for it, side effects, and many more details. Please enjoy, if you have any follow up …
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Want to improve patient outcomes by doing one simple thing? The good news is…it will take you five minutes to do it within treatment sessions. In this episode, I share how PTs are sabotaging patient outcomes and they don’t even know it. If you’re a sports PT and you want to maximize your outcomes with athletes, you need to tune into this episode. E…
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We are back with some more questions and answers. Also, we quickly go over the events of the weekend (1FC, UFC, Brasileiro). Enjoy! Introduction 0:00 UFC Matches 2:30 1FC Event 8:07 Brasileiro 17:55 When are you no longer contagious? 22:07 How does Red Light Therapy work? 31:14 Why do we sweat more on certain training days? 43:08 Why do women outli…
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Do you find it easy to get patients better quickly? Are you looking for the next challenge in your career? Or, are you able to get outcomes but quickly but want to know how to ensure your outcomes are consistently high? In this episode, I share the danger of being a good sports PT and what 2-3 things will happen if specific treatment approaches are…
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Hi, welcome to our first Wednesday episode. Chris and Bill start off the podcast going over a time they put their foot in their mouth, which is always enjoyable. Chris gives an update on his Apple watch. And then we discuss a couple questions: what induces vomting while exercising, opinion on gas station 'stamina' pills, and how to address white be…
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This is my BIGGEST recommendation for new grads and established clinicians! In this episode, I share how to stay focused in your career so you don’t get lost in random CEU courses and lost without mentorship. If you’re a sports PT and want to make sure you’re on the right path, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! ____________________________…
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“What your best tips for public speaking?” After presenting to an audience size of 10,000 people and over 500 public presentations, I’ve consolidated my best tips into one episode. Whether you’re presenting at a local community event or a workshop in your clinic, there are four critical things to include in every presentation. In this episode, I sh…
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Hello. We are back again with some questions to answer. This episode we touch on if BCAA's are legit, how to rely on technique over strength (especially for older practitioners), phosphatidylserine, and BJJ Stars. Intro 0:00 Is Bill a Blue Falcon? 1:21 Are BCAA's legit? 10:22 How to rely on technique over strength? 24:27 What is phosphatidylserine?…
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“If I’m a sports PT, what’s one thing I should be focusing on besides learning more manual therapy techniques or exercise progressions?” In this episode, I share an outline to help sports PT improve their overall approach to athlete care. If you’re a sports PT and want to know what you’re missing in your professional development, you need to tune i…
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Hello! In this episode we go over a hot topic and a couple not so hot topics. Dr. Chris Hardy, Bill, and Olivia discuss our thoughts on what are considered 'dirty' moves in bjj, when should white belts start to spar, why do we sometimes have good timing and not other days, and can chokes cause CTE. Intro 0:00 Dirty Moves in BJJ 2:16 When Should Whi…
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You don’t have to spend your weekends or nights working harder to get things done. This is one simple way to save 5 hours per week on your weekly patient care tasks. In this episode, I share an easy way to gain more time for your personal and professional development by modifying your home exercise program approach. If you’re a sports PT and want t…
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Dr. Chris Hardy and Dr. Carrie Hardy are getting educated by Bill today on mushrooms... Well, not exactly, but they all have a very informative conversation about all things Mushrooms. Benefits, things to be wary of, and some of the chemical makeup of these fascinating life forms. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Jus…
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Don’t risk ruining your reputation by overstepping bounds when developing new relationships with personal trainers or strength coaches in your community. There are simple and effective ways to collaborate. In this episode, I share tips to support your local athletes with strength and conditioning programs AND work seamlessly with your local fitness…
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Hello! This is a spicy one today. Dr. Hardy and Bill discuss some YT questions about HRV and the new apple 8 watch (are wearables accurate?), HGH and sleeping in, and the fall-out in the jiu-jitsu community from the $46 million verdict. All opinions are based on the alleged facts of the case from many different sources. As new information comes out…
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“How do I create a strength & conditioning program for athletes?” It’s not as difficult as most physical therapists think. The best place to start is with a comprehensive intake and performance analysis. Once you determined the athlete’s needs, you create a monthly or quarterly program with corresponding parameters and exercises that address the de…
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Today Dr.Chris goes over the lab results submitted by Nicky Rod from the B-Team. Derek from More Plates More Dates performed an analysis of Nicky Rods labs and had some interesting things to say. Chris wanted to deep dive on a couple misconceptions that came out of this analysis. You can see the MPMD video here: https://youtu.be/FSrwcO-37Zs We also…
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“Verbal and vague”… this is the way most PTs outline care to patients with acute injuries. Instead, patients should have a full outline of care written down with expected week-by-week healing timelines so they have a plan. However, managing patient care with the “verbal and vague” framework delays healing, decreases patient buy-in, and leads to poo…
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Today we talk about banning be slams, counting training days when you don't spar, and a little game called "Ban a move, teach a move, own one move". Also Dr. Chris talks about homocysteine levels and what that is. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media p…
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How do you know if you’re on the right track to become a REAL sports physical therapist? Do you need your SCS or CSCS? What skills do you need to work on within your current phase of professional development? Before your spend more money or time on unnecessary CEU courses, this podcast will help you with the framework you’re looking for. In this ep…
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How do you manage complex regional pain syndrome in a youth athlete? What do you do differently with your rehab strategy? In this episode, I share a case study of one of the toughest patients I’ve treated for over a year. If you’re a sports PT and want to learn what to do and what NOT to with complex youth cases, you need to tune into this episode.…
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Chris, Bill, and Olivia talk about if you need to stick with guards that are traditionally performed by people with a specific body type, also they give their opinion on the best guards for new jiu-jitsu people to start with. Doctor Chris also touches one Tongkat Ali, ONNIT supplements and briefly references a question on Factor V Leiden. They also…
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My physical therapy clinic recently flooded and in this episode, I share how I managed the stress and how you can apply the lessons learned in your personal and professional development. As a physical therapist, you will encounter life experiences that will challenge your passion and distract you from your goals. If you’re a sports physical therapi…
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Chris, Olivia, and Bill discuss how seminars might be a total waste of money. Also why do we use some Japanese terms but not others and Chris goes over some extremely useful techniques to rehab some of the most common BJJ injuries, Golfers Elbow and Tennis Elbow. We also touch on some Ulnar Nerves stuff. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris…
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“What if I lose my job?” Nothing is more scary than losing your job as a PT in a looming recession. As a physical therapist, you need to understand what employers and managers are looking for as they prepare budget cuts. In this episode, I share the four things you have direct control over that will set you apart from your peers and colleagues so y…
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Today we have a mini debate/discussion. We tackle the question of which is best. But not just in a total sense. Which is best for MMA, Self-Defense, Transitioning to BJJ and more. We also talk about John Danaher's opinion on guard pulling. Of course we did not forget about our beloved white belts. We talk about our personal opinion on which techniq…
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“Why isn’t my knee better? Why am I still in pain?” These dreaded conversations can be avoided with proper planning. As a physical therapist, nothing is more frustrating than patients not getting better. How many times have you created the best program or spent extra time helping people…and they don’t improve as planned? In this episode, I share th…
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In this episode, I share 3 tips to get more active patients or “athletes” on your schedule consistently. You don’t need to obtain your SCS or complete a residency…or design fancy exercises. Working with athletes is simple. They simply want to work with people who understand them and make recovery seamless. If you’re a sports physical therapist and …
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Hey Guys, you don't want to miss this episode! We interviewed Mohammed Mustafa, a 2nd degree black belt who trains at Cascade BJJ. He has some interesting stories about growing up in Iraq, moving to the states, wrestling, and traveling to South America where he eventually trained jiu-jitsu and met his wife. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Ch…
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If you’ve ever designed a rehab program to address movement impairments and simply added weight or reps to increase difficulty, you might be increasing risk for re-injury. All too often orthopedic PTs skip critical phases of strength development. In this episode, I share how sports PTs can enhance outcomes with 1-2 small changes. If you’re a sports…
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Hello! We are back after a week off due to some lovely seasonal illnesses making their rounds again. Today Dr. Chris has a rant he needs to get out, so we start there. And will sprinting increase natural HGH? Then we jump to ADCC leaving Flograppling and signing with UFC Fight Pass, and how that will impact the future of bjj. Also, we discuss some …
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If you’re on the field covering an event, which member of the medical team responds first…and where does the sports PT play a role from injury to return to play? In this episode, I cover where to get training on acute injury management and emergency medicine and how to work seamlessly with a medical team of doctors, ATC, paramedics and more! If you…
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In this episode I share what NOT to do with injuries in the early phase of healing. One of the worst things to do is apply traditional orthopedic principles to acute injuries. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to avoid making mistakes working with your athletes, you need to tune into this episode. Enjoy! _______________________________…
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Hey hey, we are here in episode 52 just free flowing. Chris and Bill start off discussing the recent Mikey Musumeci ONE Championship match where he destroys his opponents leg, then hop over to a recent YT about TRT advantages, refeeding post-training and its affect on sleep, creatine possibly causing cramping and it's benefits, plus advice on becom…
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Have you ever felt stuck in your career or wanted to advance but didn’t know how? After personally planning my next year, I share my outline on how to create a comprehensive plan with realistic targets to maximize your professional development. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to ensure you’re on the right path in 2023, you need to tu…
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Welcome back! Today we discuss some interesting topics within BJJ. We go over whether non-competitors should be called hobbyists or is there a better word? Should teammates do close-outs at high level competitions? PEDS & NOGI worlds drama. Is inverting going to hurt your bjj longevity? Steroids VS TRT; and is purple belt an intermediate or an adva…
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Today, I share how and when to progress athletes faster. There is risk to advancing athletes quicker, but with preparation and the tips I provide, you’ll be able to confidently determine if it’s the right time for your athletes. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to provide accelerated rehab using a safe, trusted protocol, you need to t…
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Hello Everyone! In this brand new episode for 2023 we discuss our 2023 BJJ goals, as well as how to adjust your training to meet those goals as you age. Hope you enjoy! Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social media pages. Check us out on our social and YouTube …
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Today, I how and why sports PTs should implement injury prevention screening on their athletes. I walk you through the annual assessment and quarterly check-ins to ensure athletes are performing at their best. If you’re a sports physical therapist and want to add more tools to your toolbox when working with athletes, you need to tune into this epis…
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This is part two of our podcast on regenerative medicine. In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins Dr. Chris Hardy and Bill as they continue their discussion on PRP, exosomes, peptides, stem cells and whartons jelly. Also, they discuss sourcing on stem cells, wharton's jelly etc, how lifestyle impacts efficacy of the regenerative medicine, cost of pe…
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Today, I share five critical things sports PTs need to adapt treat the modern athlete in 2023. While most physical therapists are looking for more “cool” exercises to give to their patients, tune into this episode to learn simple framework to set you up for success without having to rely on exercises as the outcome. If you’re a sports physical ther…
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This is part one of two episodes on regeneration medicine. In this episode Dr. Carrie Hardy joins Dr. Chris Hardy and Bill to discuss PRP, exosomes, peptides, stem cells and whartons jelly; what they are and what that can do for your body. Citations: Fu X, Liu G, Halim A, Ju Y, Luo Q, Song AG. Mesenchymal Stem Cell Migration and Tissue Repair. Cell…
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Today, I share six hard decisions every sports PT will encounter throughout their career. Many PTs think treatment techniques and home exercise program progressions will be the biggest barrier to professional growth. In this episode, I share effective ways to plan for these hard decisions and simple methods to avoid potential challenges in the futu…
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Hello! Tis the season for gift guides. It's just Bill and Olivia today going over some gift ideas for yourself, family, or friends who do jiu-jitsu. It may not be the most exciting podcast but there are some good awkward moments/chuckles in there. Hope this helps! Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email Grappling…
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Today, I share how physical therapists will need to change their approach when treating the modern patients and athletes of today. More and more, patient and athletes spend hours researching the internet before arriving at the clinic. As a result, they are more informed and aware of their treatment options. How does this change the treatment approa…
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Hello All. In today's episode we discuss how teaching jiu-jitsu to other people can help your understanding and progression within bjj. Also, we discuss if it's appropriate for lower belts to teach other lower belts. Hey, if you have any questions for Dr. Chris or Bill and Olivia. Just email GrapplingWithPodcast@gmail.com or message the social medi…
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