Pickleball Physio

In this episode, your host Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, physical therapist, joined by Pickleball4Health's Dr. Princess Leong, certified pickleball coach and physical therapist, talk about what it takes to get rid of needing a knee brace with pickleball. This episode was recorded just after the MLP Championships in San Clemente.

Follow Princess on social media!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleball4health/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pickleball4Health

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider or personal trainer/coach.

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

LinkTree: www.connectwithphase.com

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness ⁠instagram.com/phaseptandwellness⁠

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/⁠

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

In this episode, you host Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, physical therapist, joined by Dr. Princess Leong, physical therapist, talk about potential reasons for knee pain with pickleball and considerations to adjust.

Follow Princess on social media!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleball4health/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pickleball4Health

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider or personal trainer/coach.

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

LinkTree: www.connectwithphase.com

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness ⁠instagram.com/phaseptandwellness⁠

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/⁠

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

Text "ONE MORE GAME" to 805-429-4733 and I'll send you the details to apply!

Are you a passionate pickleballer wrestling with elbow injuries or pain?

How are you supposed to get back in the game fearlessly if you keep having to focus on your battle with your pain?! 😱

Is it actually possible to play full out without fear of injury?! 🤯

I bet you’ve tried stretching, massaging, wearing braces, previous physical therapy, pain medications, injections, or even resting and waiting it out... And nothing has quite worked for you, right?

How do you find the ⏰ TIME ⏰ to see a physician about your pain AND get clarity on your injury AND manage symptoms AND go through rehabilitation AND optimize full healing and recovery… if you're an avid pickleballer or have a full time job?

How do you justify spending money on braces, sleeves, bands, exercise equipment, and stretching and strengthening programs, if you barely use it?😨

Is the constant battle to play pickleball and having to manage your elbow pain really worth it?

Can you really get back to playing confidently without fear of re-injury or making yourself worse off?

🤔 And when should you rest versus push through it?

🤔 Should you even rest or push through it?

 STOP. JUST STOP. 🤯

If any (or all) of the above questions run through your head… day after day… I might be able to help.

I am looking for 10 passionate pickleballers who are sick of running in circles with their elbow pain and fear from their injury and are ready to take back control.

On August 1st,  these founding members will start working closely with me to achieve fear-free pickleballing. I will not let you fail. Does that sound exciting to you?

Would you LOVE to stop worrying about whether your pain will be aggravating–OR WORSE– hurting yourself more? Would you LOVE to start taking the right steps towards FINALLY achieving happy and healthy pickleballing?

Those 10 Founding Members will get: 

✅ Get Back In The Game Challenge: Elbow Edition so that they can get guidance and action steps in real-time.

Quick Look into the Challenge:

Week 1 - Back To The Courts Quick Start

Week 2 - From The Ground Up

Week 3 - First Learn Stand, Then Learn Fly

Week 4 - Sidelines to Kitchen Line

Week 5 - Moving in Different Directions

Week 6 - Any Court Advantage

👉 The Challenge follows the The PHASE Way, which is a unique system to achieve fear-free pickleball play. 

What You’ll Find Inside:

-30 minutes per day

-Guided and holistic actions and activities

-Peace Of Mind FAQs

-A Community of fellow PHASE Athletes that are Pickleball Strong  

✅  [Bonus #1] Weekly Group Coaching Calls to Personalize Your Plan and Make Quick Progress and Get Peace of Mind

✅  [Bonus #2] Nourishment Guide to Maximize Results

✅  [Bonus #3] Accountability Telegram Group So You Don’t Quit Until You See Results

✅  [Bonus #4] PHASE App To Workout Anywhere, Any Time

When I do the full public launch, I’m going to charge $1500 for this program. 

The best part is, you will get all of this for a HUGE discount of $700 as a founding member! 

Let me give you a road map, so that you stop hitting dead ends or getting lost on back roads, and instead take the fast lane to confident, fear-free pickleballing that you can be proud of.

No fluff. No messing around, just a simple plan to take you from playing guarded or not at all to fearless fun! Let me show you how you can keep playing ONE MORE GAME. 💪

✅ If you are interested in claiming one of the 10 spots available, text 805-429-4733 with the phrase ONE MORE GAME!

👉BUT HURRY! Registration is closing and the challenge starts August 7th, 2023!

Your Host,

Sarah Leong-Lopes

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

LinkTree: www.connectwithphase.com

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness ⁠instagram.com/phaseptandwellness⁠

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness ⁠https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/⁠

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

Your host and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes is thrilled to bring orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mark Kowall in this episode to share his presentation that he has been giving to the local pickleball communities in the Central Coast in California. We're so grateful to Dr. Kowall for sharing his knowledge for your pickleball wellness.

Dr. Mark Kowall completed his orthopedic residency at Northwestern University in Chicago followed by an orthopedic specialty fellowship in knee and shoulder surgery in Salk Lake City. He has since been practicing and active in the community for over 30 years in the city of Templeton in San Luis Obispo County. With the rise of pickleball injuries and surgeries in the past few years, Dr. Kowall has made a point to give back to the community to cultivate a more informed culture in health and wellness for the ever-growing sport.

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider or personal trainer/coach.

Welcoming Dr. Princess Leong, fellow physical therapist as a special guest and host Sarah Leong-Lopes' mom! In this episode, Princess talks about her coming into the pickleball world, competing, and her journey with staying fit and healthy for this shared sport we love!

Dr. Princess Leong is a PPR and IPTPA certified pickleball coach and founder of Pickleball4Health which she runs with husband Dr. Michael Leong, DDS teaching clinics in the state of California. She received her transitional doctorate of physical therapy from A.T.Still University and is bringing her movement specialist expertise to her students to improve their skill, strategy, and safety to play one more game!

Follow Princess on social media!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pickleball4health/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pickleball4Health

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider or personal trainer/coach.

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

Welcome to an exciting episode on how you can elevate your game AND promote better recovery through mental skills! Your host and physical therapist, Dr. Sarah Leong-Lopes, is joined by expert mental training coach Jeff Troesch to discuss how even recreational players can benefit from the techniques elite competitors use on and off the court to help extend their pickleball career.

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider or personal trainer/coach.

Jeff Troesch, MA, LMHC is an internationally recognized expert in the field of mental skills training and performance enhancement and has been involved in training athletes and other elite performers since 1988. Jeff currently is the Mental Training Coach for selected athletic programs including nine NCAA Division 1 golf programs. Jeff works with several touring golf and tennis professionals and professional and elite amateur athletes in a variety of sports - assisting them in the creation of optimal training plans and developmental strategies. Jeff served for several years as Director of Mental Training for David Leadbetter’s Golf Academies worldwide, where he was instrumental in assisting in the development of the training programs and methodology that continues to produce golf champions around the world. Among his golf clients’ successes are winners on the PGA, LPGA, Nationwide, and Asian Tours. Jeff has been a part of the “team” with 12 NCAA individual champions, as well as winners of the US Amateur, US Women’s Amateur, and five US Public Links Championships. Jeff also oversaw a staff of mental trainers as Director of Sports Psychology for the famed Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Florida for four years, after which ten of his former clients rose to #1 in the world in singles or doubles. Jeff has been a consultant to several athletic teams and organizations, including MLB’s Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers; the National Basketball Association; USA Track & Field; and the Women’s National Team of the US Soccer Federation. Jeff more recently has been hired as a “team member” of several top professional pickleball and Ironman Triathletes to assist in their mental performance development. Jeff's work has been featured in publications such as: Golf Digest; Golfweek; Asian Golf Magazine; Scratch Golfer Magazine; Runners’ World; Baseball America; Fox Sports "Going Deep" TV show; Gillette Sports Week; Wide World of Sports; The Tennis Channel, Tennis Magazine; and several other domestic and international publications and on-line entities, where he has written columns on the mental side of sport. Jeff is also a recognized speaker for many sport and non-sport related associations. Jeff lives and works out of San Luis Obispo, CA.
To connect with Jeff, reach out to him via email at: [email protected]

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

In this episode, your host Sarah Leong-Lopes, PT, DPT chats with fellow physical therapist, Dr. Kelly Kessler who specializes in chronic pain, eating disorders, and nervous system regulation. Sarah and Kelly discuss some techniques that you can apply to overcome chronic pain and enjoy more games in pickleball -- and all other aspects of your life. Much of it is understanding the source of your chronic pain, how your nervous system controls our response, and why pain persists. Believe it or not: breathing is a huge component to move towards relief!

Dr. Kelly Kessler is a licensed physical therapist, wellness coach, host of the podcast Rewiring Health, and the owner of Optimal You Health and Wellness, LLC. Kelly teaches women who have a history of an eating disorder how to regulate their nervous system to achieve relief from chronic pain through her signature method, Eating Disorder Pain Solutions. Inspired by her own journey of recovering from an eating disorder and chronic back pain, Kelly has helped many women harness their profound ability to shift from survival mode to thriving. Kelly uses an integrative approach to healing including a personalized audit, education, community support, and actionable steps to create long-lasting results.

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.

Check out more about Dr. Kelly Kessler's information and her podcast, Rewiring Health in the links below!

Website: https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com

Instagram: @drkellykessler https://www.instagram.com/drkellykessler

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drkellykessler

Spotify Podcasts: Rewiring Health https://open.spotify.com/show/3rM1DKsaBqjVULP7USFZ9n?si=050b0f8b72314a68

Apple Podcasts: Rewiring Health https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-health/id1627787362

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9sSX4En_HhFC6FAraXfiww

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

In this episode, your host Sarah Leong-Lopes, PT, DPT brings on Dr. Coach Kevin Melendez, a physical therapist in Orlando/Oviedo, Florida to talk about how he's helping to reframe how physical therapists can help change the game in preventative care through his "Full Body Diagnostic Check Up" and "Proud to Pay" approach. Learn how getting a biomechanical wellness check up can help YOU stay on the courts and play more games without fear of injury!

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.

Check out more of Dr. Coach Kev and SWISH PT's stuff by visiting the links below!

Website: https://getswishpt.com/

Instagram: @drcoachkev

@swish.physicaltherapy

https://www.instagram.com/drcoachkev/

https://www.instagram.com/swish.physicaltherapy/

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

In this episode, Sarah presents several balance activities that pickleball athletes can implement into their cross-training to significantly improve their performance AND reduce risk for injuries! 

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. PLEASE be respectful and mindful of your body and keep yourself safe if attempting any of the activities mentioned in this podcast. 

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Pickleball Injury Recovery and Prevention Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450344756758079

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

Spotify Podcast: Pickleball Physio https://open.spotify.com/show/4otqzfxWFh0nrYWZCfcw9j?si=a6e59313fa6d4c75

Apple Podcast: Pickleball Physio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pickleball-physio/id1640517863

In this episode, Sarah talks about important considerations after a recent injury to optimize your recovery and improve your chances to get back on the courts sooner and STRONGER and reduce your risk of re-injury or worse injuries!

All information, content, and material of this podcast is for informational purposes only and are not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider.

PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness:

Pickleball Injury Recovery and Prevention Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/450344756758079

Instagram: @phaseptandwellness instagram.com/phaseptandwellness

Facebook: PHASE Physical Therapy & Wellness https://www.facebook.com/PHASEPTandWellness/

YouTube: PHASE Physical Therapy and Wellness https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2FbC41pcK67axVt3tt-r5g

Spotify Podcast: Pickleball Physio https://open.spotify.com/show/4otqzfxWFh0nrYWZCfcw9j?si=a6e59313fa6d4c75

Apple Podcast: Pickleball Physio https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pickleball-physio/id1640517863