The Empowered Athlete

Optimizing Your Longevity in JiuJitsu w/ Physical Therapy (Interview w/ Meg and Paul Timler of Forge Performance PT)


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In this episode, I chat with Physical Therapists Meg and Paul Timler about how performance-focused physical therapy can help keep athletes on the mats. We dive into the importance of using a holistic approach to help athletes not only heal injuries, but also decrease the likelihood of injuries from happening.


About Meg and Paul:

Based in Gainesville, Florida, Meg and Paul Timler are both Brazilian Jiu Jitsu belt belts, Physical Therapists, and owners of Forge Performance Physical Therapy. Their mission is to help active people stay healthy and active throughout their lifespan with emphasis on function, performance, and longevity. After a combined 39+ years of therapy experience in the traditional healthcare systems, Meg and Paul recognised a need for more specialized care amongst active populations, particularly the jiu jitsu community. Their own experiences in jiu jitsu give them a unique understanding of the demands of the combat athlete. They created Forge Performance PT to better serve the everyday athlete and keep people on the mats through every decade of life.


What You'll Learn: 

  • Their story of what got them started in BJJ
  • Their physical therapy backgrounds and education and why they decided to make the transition to open their own practice working with everyday athletes
  • The mission behind Forge Performance PT and why their approach is different from conventional PT
  • What they believe is lacking in the Physical Therapy industry that is critical for athletes to be aware of
  • Their insights and opinions on the difference between pre-hab vs re-hab
  • The most common injuries and causes of injuries they see among the athlete population
  • Practices and strategies they recommend athletes integrate to prevent injuries from happening
  • The role breathwork plays in both prevention and recovery
  • Their advice for what injured athletes should focus on to accelerate their healing
  • Advice they offer any athlete looking for longevity in BJJ
  • How their client process works at Forge Performance PT and how to book a discovery call
  • Episode Resources:

    Visit their Website here

    Forge Performance PT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgeperformancept/ 

    Forge Performance PT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/forgeperformancept 

    Schedule a Discovery call directly here

    Podcast Links:

    https://www.instagram.com/bodybybossllc

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