Kobe Bryant called her his secret weapon.  And as head physical therapist of the Los Angeles Lakers, Judy Seto, PT, DPT, OCS, SCS, MBA, CSCS, PES, CES, not only works to keep the 18-time NBA All Star healthy and on the court, but his teammates as well.   Her responsibilities span a 82-game regular season, plus preseason, postseason, and the offseason.
In this episode of Move Forward Radio, Judy gives us a glimpse of what NBA players go through to perform on the court night after night in city after city. And she also provides tips for amateur basketball players who want to stay on the court.
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Basketball’s Secret Weapon: A Physical Therapist

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