On this episode Dr. Ron Pavkovich AKA Uncle Ronnie joined me to discuss:

1.  His decision to change career paths from Law Enforcement to the Medical Field via Physical Therapy.

2.  Common injuries he sees with BJJ athletes in his practice.

3.  Injury prevention and reduction through Strength and Conditioning and Mobility work.

4.  The benefits of coming to class when you can't roll due to injury.

5.  How to pick a PT if you do a sport like BJJ.

6.  Modifying your game to accommodate acute or chronic injuries to stay on the mat and continue to improve.

7.  Longevity benefits of Warm-ups and Cool-downs for BJJ athletes.

8.  Balancing training load for ligament and tendon health.

9.  Why sleep is the biggest key to recovery.

**Audio post-production by MediumCool, check him out at www.mediumcool.productions.