Dr. Craig Switzler, Coordinator of Clinical Education for the Athletic Training program at the University of Utah discusses strategies he uses to help athletes accept their injuries and to see how compromised areas of their bodies affect skill execution and performance. Craig covers a range of topics such as the positive and negative impact of external motivations to return to sport, individual differences in physiological healing, pain management strategies, and communication between athletes and treatment providers. He also discusses the value of an individualized rehab program that targets athletes’ sport-specific requirements, keeping athletes involved in their sport, and trying to make athletes' recovery diverse, fun and interesting.   For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com

Dr. Alistair Murphy is the Performance Science Manager at Tennis Australia where he leads research studies on injury vulnerability and has worked previously as a strength and conditioning coach. Alistair talks about the impact of significant others such as parents and coaches on the recovery of youth athletes. He highlights the value of empathy from coaches and having athletes know that they are cared for.  He articulates strategies for building athlete trust in their sport medicine providers, a focus on what athletes can continue doing despite injury limitations, and the value of keeping injured athletes in structured routines and regimens.   For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com

Wes Johnson, a former NCAA Division I swimmer and one of the top paratriathlon coaches in the United States, discusses the psychological trauma he experienced after two concussions.  Wes talks about his depression, loss of focus, feelings of insecurity, and a decreased interest in coaching in the aftermath of his concussions.   He suggests that speaking with a high-performance coach that shared her own vulnerabilities, helped him realize that “he wasn’t alone” and to normalize his feelings and doubts. Wes discusses some of the lessons he learned which he applies in his work as a coach. One important lesson was the value of being clear on ‘why’ one wants to pursue a goal, such as returning to sport from injury.  For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com

Dylan Willick an expert downhill skier and former mountain bike competitor describes his experiences recovering from two shoulder reconstructions and a broken tailbone. Dylan discusses the importance of receiving injury education, the psychological challenges associated with removal from sporting activities and the value of exploring non-sport interests during injury recovery.  For further assistance dealing with the challenges of injury or for performance enhancement consulting visit: podlogconsulting.com