Join us for a discussion with resident physiotherapist Tina Homayouni where she explains the difference between Olympic lifting and other strength sports such as powerlifting, her own experience with the sport and how it made her a better physio, pain science, as well as some helpful tips to students about to graduate and enter the work life. TIME STAMPS: [0:00]: intro. [2:42]: what is Olympic weightlifting? Review of all the lifts and the differences between Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and body building. [7:30]: what kind of preparation goes into the sport for a beginner? [11:25] : what are some ways that you would suggest that can help increase mobility? [14:04]: what are some ways of dealing with plateaus in this sport? [16:55]: who are some of the Olympic weight lifters you look up to? [18:35]: how has your passion as an Olympic weightlifter translate to your practice as a physio? [23:08]:how have you modified your practice based on some of the injuries you've experienced? [32:08] : what's your advice for second year PT students who are about to transition to the professional world? [37:45] : would you create a webinar for Olympic weightlifting for beginners? [40:26] : is there anything else that you would like to share with our audience?