Clinically Pressed Podcast

You often see baseball/softball players warming up with a weight on their bat or just a heavier bat and trying to time out swings. The thought is too warm up and get everything moving and potentially swing their regular bat faster. But does it actually accomplish that? In this research review they look at the weight of a warm-up bat and how it might actually impact actual bat speed. The results mi...

Being in administration doesn’t automatically make you a leader. Being a leader doesn’t always mean you’re in administration. An administrative position doesn’t necessarily mean a position of leadership and this can be key in how you communicate with your team and those who report to you. Being able to remain humble and continue to focus on your team and developing their human capital will be a ga...

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 for a B!rthF!t Summit at Logan's house. ​ So much is covered in this episode and it isn't all training philosophy based...

The spectrum of how we develop our recommendations as practitioners; integrating both research with real-world experience. This is a lead up to a full blown episode on this topic. We may ride the middle quite often but it is for a reason and that is because it is too easy to get lost on either end.www.clinicallypressed.org #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performanc...

We all have our reasons for working out. For Joel, it’s a balance of many things but ultimately because he wants to be able to enjoy some more of the things he enjoys, such as pizza and beer. He talks about why he works out and how it can be worked into your schedule and that the best program is the one you enjoy and actually do. Check it out.www.clinicallypressed.org/shop (for gear)James Clear: A...

There are always options about what you can buy when it comes to health and fitness. In this Clinical Insight Shawn Eno talks about what you should be looking out for when it comes to most “custom” orthotics. There is a lot of sales gimmicks out there that don’t help when you’re trying to find out what is right for you and there is some great advice in this short episode to help you find what you...

Dr. Mayuri Shah: Assistant Professor Dr. D.Y.Patil College of Physiotherapy, Cardiopulmonary department. Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery ICU incharge In this episode we chat about the cardio health and how our body interacts with the heart and the systems associated with the heart. We speak about the ways to keep our Heart Health active and working. An awareness to stay hearty and healthy. #Le...

People talk about how working out has changed their life but not a lot of people can talk about how it saved their life. We had the great fortune of sitting down with Cogen Nelson at this past summers CrossFit Games and it was an interview we will never forget. Cogen is a retired USMC who has gone through unbelievable trials and tribulations to come out as strong as he is. We were honored to hear...

Shin splints are a really pain in the tibia. If you have ever taken up running as a new hobby or you have jumped back into activity a little too soon you have probably had this soreness along the front or inside of your lower leg. While it is a frustrating injury it is also one you can address in a preventative fashion and you can correct. It takes some time and patience but if you address all the...

Ankle Sprain are one of the most common athletic related injuries there is. They can range from not a big deal to very severe. We talk about things we've found that help expedite the process of going from injury to returning to the field. Keys? Move as much as you can pain free as early as you can and work to focus on function, function, function. Check it out. LINK: https://youtu.be/rjZ4Cd_fh...

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault? In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role. www.clinicallypressed.org #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #at...

Rusty Murphy is a former multi-sport athlete in high school and a DIII Football standout at linebacker at UW-La Crosse. Rusty’s career was impacted due to COVID-19 but Rusty took advantage of that time and created the non-profit, Rising Athletes. In this episode, Rusty talks about what Rising Athletes is, how the idea came to be and how it is hoping to impact underprivileged athletes across the st...

This is a new series from Clinically Pressed where for the next 10 weeks we will work out way up the body discussing common injuries and what you can do if you're suffering from one. We start with plantar fascia pain and general issues with the arch. This can be an debilitating injury but is one that if you can get to it to manage it early it can be controlled and dealt with. We discuss the an...

LINK: https://youtu.be/HHMmg0mS2sA John Swanson is a busy man.  Not only does he own his own gym at CrossFit Fast Factory but he is also the creator and CEO of the Granite Games.  In this episode we get a full run down of how the Games got started and why he believes it has grown to what it has over the years.  To give you an idea it started at 49 athletes and has grown to over 13,000+ with regist...

In this Clinical Insight we take a shallow dive into the Radiculo-Neuropathic Myofascial Pain Model. This model was heavily influenced by Dr. Chan Gunn. It is a very solid model in the evaluation and treatment of chronic pain as it takes into consideration a lot of key components that play a role in the production of chronic pain. We talk through how the combination of Cannon’s Law, denervation an...

On this episode we have Shannon Amberg PhD and Reiki Master. This is the first of two episodes with Shannon as we try and scratch the surface ofsomeone's what Reiki is and how energy healing works. We get into asking a lot of questions as Joel is relatively skeptical (even when trying not to be) when it comes to the body and energy and someones ability to actually read that energy. ​ Shannon d...

The supplement industry is huge and pre-workout supplements are a big piece of that industry. With that there are a lot of promises and false hopes around certain ingredients. Dr. Jagim breaks down what he sees at the role of pre-workouts and what ones might actually be backed by the science they claim to have. A great summary if you've had questions on it. Pre-JYM: https://amzn.to/2AzQo8y SUB...

Figuring out how many calories you might need during a day can be difficult at best, and completely confusing at worst. In this ‘How To’ video AJ breaks down several ways that you can get a pretty good idea of what your caloric needs are during the day so you can make sure to hit your goals when it comes to nutrition. This is one you’ll probably want to watch on YouTube if you can. LINK: https://y...

A topic that I used to be very into and had since faded for me but listening to an episode of Freakanomics brought it back to the front of my mind. Do the shoes you wear really matter? The episode talked about the evolution of shoes and what it means to your feet and some of the long-term health of your feet and body in general. In this Clinical Insight we get back into the discussion and offer so...

In this Reserach Review, Dr. Jagim talks about split vs. full body training in a group of non-trained women that assessed the changes in some performance metrics at the beginning and at the end. The volume/amount of exercises were equalized over the course of the week with the split group having shorter workouts but more frequency compared to longer training sesssions but fewer for the full body g...

Dr. Shernan Holtan is a hematologist and oncologist at the University of Minnesota medical center. Dr. Holtan is taking a new approach to the care and rehabilitation to patients that are recovering from cancer treatment. In a pilot study, "Frail to Fit", the results showed how beneficial a targeted program can be to help people regain control in their life and get back to what they want...

In this CP Short Kyle talks about quick tips and how to eat when you travel. It is hard to stay healthy when you're constantly on the road but it is possible and Kyle gives you some of his go to options. Check it out. #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prev...

We live in a world where the extreme seems to be transitioning to the norm and when one extreme idea comes out, someone has to find something as far on the opposite side to counteract it. Now, there may be a time and place for almost any extreme idea, intervention, workout, diet, etc. but for most of us life falls on a bell curve and things happen in the middle. This can be found in fitness, nutri...

Joel Luedke MS, LAT, CSCS, CPSS is an athletic trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Currently he works in a sports medicine clinic where he supports an orthopedic surgeon. In addition he works as a tactical performance coach with a local fire department. Prior to this role he worked as an Assistant Athletic Director of Athletic Training and Sports Performance. He has worked mainly with Ame...

Is the timing of when you get your nutrients in important? Well it depends. Dr. Jagim breaks down what you need to know about nutrient timing. It used to be the biggest thing you had to focus on and make sure you did not miss an 'anabolic window'. That may apply to a very specific portion of the population but not to most of us. Find out more. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicall...