The SHIFT Show

What if the way we load bones is backward? We dive into a smarter approach to preventing and rehabbing bone stress injuries that flips old assumptions—showing how muscle forces, not just ground impact, drive the load that shapes bone. With Kevin, a clinician steeped in running and bone health research, we connect the dots for runners, gymnasts, and youth athletes who keep battling “shin splints,”...

We break down how landing mechanics shape knee health and why squat-based, trunk-controlled landings protect young athletes more than upright, stiff styles. We share quick screens, daily warm-ups, and strength progressions that make safer landings stick without wasting time. • defining knee valgus and why it raises ACL and patellofemoral stress • how trunk lean spikes medial knee load • squat-base...

Burnout in youth gymnastics isn’t a kid problem—it’s an adult problem. We unpack new survey data showing that the biggest stressors in gyms are gossip, unclear roles, weak leadership, and pay that doesn’t match the real work. From our own journey transforming a miserable program into a place coaches and families love, we break down the practical steps any gym can take to reduce drama and raise per...

Pressure has a way of distorting priorities. The moment the lights go up and the scores start flashing, even calm adults can tighten, snap, or say things they wish they could take back. We wanted to talk frankly about how to keep the main thing the main thing: people first, gymnastics second. That shift changes how we coach after mistakes, how we handle parents, and how we protect safety and confi...

February hits hard: cold mornings, late practices, weekend meets, and a school calendar that won’t quit. We dive straight into the reality of athletic overload and replace vague advice with a practical system built on three pillars that actually move the needle: sleep, fueling, and real downtime. Using an easy phone-battery analogy, we show how to close the mental “apps,” dim the brightness, and g...

The line between “normal sore” and “season-ender” can be thinner than a springboard. We’ve been seeing a spike in shin pain as athletes ramp into meet season, so we dug into what actually separates routine aches from stress reactions and fractures—and how to act before things break. You’ll hear the red flags we never ignore, why focal anterior tibia pain is different from posteromedial soreness, a...

Get 25% off all SHIFT's Courses this week only! Use code "BF2025" www.shiftmovementscience.com/bf2025 We break down a clear, research-backed path to better flexibility using simple daily stretching, short soft tissue work, heavy eccentrics, and active drills that help the nervous system keep new range. We finish with a practical circuit, progress timeline, and a resource for coaches...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!   https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ We lay out a clear, test-driven plan for returning to gymnastics after an Achilles injury, from strength benchmarks and load progressions to surface mixing and smart skill choices. We also explain why removing a single back pass can cut risk without cutting value. •...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!   https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ We start with the thrill and fear of automation, then channel that energy into a clear, practical plan for gymnastics preseason. Power first, targeted anaerobic work, and smart progressions turn combinations into confident full routines without spikes in injury risk...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!   https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ We share a candid week of ACL and knee scares to examine why progress stalls and how to respond without blame. From honest workload talks to puberty timelines and recovery basics, we lay out a practical checklist clinicians and families can use right away. • listene...

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We push back on the “eat less when you’re hurt” myth and show how fueling drives better rehab, stronger muscles, and faster tissue healing. From creatine and omega‑3s to collagen timing and vitamin D, we map practical steps that help ACL and OCD athletes progress. • the case for calorie sufficiency and daily protein • why creatine and omega‑3s support strength and tolerance • vitamin D, vitamin C,...

Want to learn more from SHIFT? Check out our courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Six weeks off resets our pace and sharpens our focus as we map the two big hip profiles: lax undercoverage vs. stiff overcoverage. We compare symptoms, tests, workloads, and when to choose conservative care, injections, or surgery. • undercoverage laxity causing end-range subluxation and labral ove...

The transition from summer to fall brings new challenges for gymnasts as they balance back-to-school demands with increased training loads, requiring careful planning to prevent injuries and build a foundation for competition season. We discuss how to create a training plan that accommodates the physiological, mental, and lifestyle changes that occur during this critical period. • Four key "b...

Get $100 off my brand new course, Rehabilitation of Athletic Low Back Pain, with Mike Reinold! https://mikereinold.com/athletic-low-back-evaluation-treatment-online-course/ We tackle how to assess and treat different types of back pain, combining evidence-based approaches with movement-based classifications that actually work for athletes and active individuals. • Creating a systematic approach to...

In response to a request, we share valuable resources for learning about femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears, addressing the knowledge gap many clinicians face with these conditions. • Four essential resource categories: research literature, clinical specialists, surgical resources, and academic educators • Key research documents include the Warwick Agreement and Doha Agreement o...

We share strategies for managing a busy clinical caseload when juggling multiple patients with different injuries, surgeries, and protocols across various settings. • Organizing patient information systematically through spreadsheets listing surgical details, protocols, and progression points • Creating tables to track swelling measurements, range of motion, and strength over time • Establishing c...

Every day we pay our dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do, especially when managing the complicated early weeks of post-operative rehabilitation.  • Understanding surgical procedures through observation, surgical textbooks, and building relationships with surgeons • Establishing direct communication with surgeons to obtain critical information rather than navigating...

Physical therapy school prepares you with fundamental skills, but the gap between education and real clinical practice can be overwhelming for new graduates. This first-hand discussion reveals strategies to navigate the challenging transition as a new PT. • PT school primarily teaches you to "not hurt people" rather than specific treatment protocols • Feeling unprepared is normal when fa...

Managing the growth spurt phase in young athletes requires patience, education, and strategic training modifications to prevent injuries and maximize long-term development. Athletes experience significant physical changes between ages 10-14 that directly impact performance and create temporary challenges that should be viewed as developmental opportunities. • Growth plates are vulnerable to injury...

Every day, we pay our dues by doing the harder thing when it's the right thing to do, especially when it comes to speaking up about our health and boundaries in athletic settings. • Most coaches (98-99%) want what's best for athletes and aren't maliciously pushing too hard • For the 2% who prioritize results over athlete health, changing gyms may be necessary  • Approaching coaches...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!   https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Return-to-sport programming for gymnasts presents unique challenges that standard rehabilitation protocols often fail to address. How do you safely progress an injured gymnast from soft surfaces back to competition floors? When should you increase repetitions versus...

Is running the best cardio for gymnasts? Or is it doing more harm than good? Dave Tilley and Diwesh Poudyal challenge traditional gymnastics conditioning methods, offering evidence-based alternatives for building aerobic capacity and sport-specific metabolic fitness without excessive impact. • Exercise physiology basics: aerobic system (recovery), anaerobic lactic (1-2 minute efforts), and anaerob...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here!   https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Leadership style significantly impacts athletic performance, with research showing better injury rates and attendance when coaches foster positive environments and clear communication. • Life stress and physical recovery draw from the same biological resources • Stu...

Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/ Rehabbing elbow injuries in young gymnasts requires a specific approach, especially when dealing with osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) lesions and other complex conditions that lack standardized return-to-sport protocols. • Elbow OCD occurs when repetitive compression...