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In this cutting-edge episode, I sit down with journalist and author Henry Abbott to explore the revolutionary insights behind his upcoming book, Ballistic (coming May 2025 from W.W. Norton & Co.). Inspired by a new wave of research using granular movement data, Ballistic reveals how the way we land, jump, twist, and move holds critical clues to our health—and our breakdowns.
🦵 100% of NBA players who tore an ACL showed the same foot position on landing—before the injury. 📊 These patterns are not only trackable, but trainable. 🧠 We’re witnessing a radical shift: from treating injuries to predicting and preventing them.
Henry shares the incredible stories and scientific discoveries that reframe movement as data—not just performance. We discuss:
How fascia, the nervous system, and joint dynamics are part of a bigger predictive system
Why the future of sports medicine is proactive, not reactive
The hidden ways your daily movement predicts long-term health
As David Epstein, author of Range, says:
“You will never think about your hips the same way again.”
📘 Ballistic is more than a book—it’s a wake-up call for athletes, practitioners, and anyone who wants to move smarter and stay pain-free.
🎧 Tune in and join the movement revolution. 🔗 Read the article inspired by Ballistic in The Times: Link 📚 Preorder Ballistic (May 2025 – W.W. Norton & Co.) 💬 DM me with questions or share your takeaways!
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In this cutting-edge episode, I sit down with journalist and author Henry Abbott to explore the revolutionary insights behind his upcoming book, Ballistic (coming May 2025 from W.W. Norton & Co.). Inspired by a new wave of research using granular movement data, Ballistic reveals how the way we land, jump, twist, and move holds critical clues to our health—and our breakdowns.
🦵 100% of NBA players who tore an ACL showed the same foot position on landing—before the injury. 📊 These patterns are not only trackable, but trainable. 🧠 We’re witnessing a radical shift: from treating injuries to predicting and preventing them.
Henry shares the incredible stories and scientific discoveries that reframe movement as data—not just performance. We discuss:
How fascia, the nervous system, and joint dynamics are part of a bigger predictive system
Why the future of sports medicine is proactive, not reactive
The hidden ways your daily movement predicts long-term health
As David Epstein, author of Range, says:
“You will never think about your hips the same way again.”
📘 Ballistic is more than a book—it’s a wake-up call for athletes, practitioners, and anyone who wants to move smarter and stay pain-free.
🎧 Tune in and join the movement revolution. 🔗 Read the article inspired by Ballistic in The Times: Link 📚 Preorder Ballistic (May 2025 – W.W. Norton & Co.) 💬 DM me with questions or share your takeaways!

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