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Dr. Zach Guiser addresses the disproportionately high rate of preventable low back injuries in softball by explaining the concept of Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR). He highlights a dangerous volume discrepancy where athletes take up to five times more swings in a single practice or lesson than they do on game day, often leading to a spike in injury risk during early-season ramp-ups. To solve this, he introduces a free digital swing planner that helps athletes gradually increase their workload within the "sweet spot" of 0.8 to 1.3 to ensure safe and durable athletic development.
- 00:00 – Introduction: The Problem with "More"
- 01:05 – The Softball Back Pain Epidemic
- 01:46 – Three Factors Driving Back Injuries
- 02:30 – Understanding Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR)
- 03:59 – The Volume Gap: Game Day vs. Practice Swings
- 05:10 – How to Build an Intentional Ramp-Up Period
- 06:20 – The Free Swing Planner Tool
- 07:47 – Special Considerations for Softball Pitchers
- 08:43 – Softball vs. Baseball: Why the Injury Rates Differ
- 10:00 – TLDR: The Sweet Spot for Performance
Everything in these newsletters, podcasts, social media, and on our website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice for you or your athlete. Consult directly with a healthcare professional.
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By Zach Guiser
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Use the swing planner for free at gtperformance.co/swingplanner.
Dr. Zach Guiser addresses the disproportionately high rate of preventable low back injuries in softball by explaining the concept of Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR). He highlights a dangerous volume discrepancy where athletes take up to five times more swings in a single practice or lesson than they do on game day, often leading to a spike in injury risk during early-season ramp-ups. To solve this, he introduces a free digital swing planner that helps athletes gradually increase their workload within the "sweet spot" of 0.8 to 1.3 to ensure safe and durable athletic development.
- 00:00 – Introduction: The Problem with "More"
- 01:05 – The Softball Back Pain Epidemic
- 01:46 – Three Factors Driving Back Injuries
- 02:30 – Understanding Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR)
- 03:59 – The Volume Gap: Game Day vs. Practice Swings
- 05:10 – How to Build an Intentional Ramp-Up Period
- 06:20 – The Free Swing Planner Tool
- 07:47 – Special Considerations for Softball Pitchers
- 08:43 – Softball vs. Baseball: Why the Injury Rates Differ
- 10:00 – TLDR: The Sweet Spot for Performance
Everything in these newsletters, podcasts, social media, and on our website is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice for you or your athlete. Consult directly with a healthcare professional.