Clinically Pressed

Concussions have been brought into the spotlight again with some high profile injuries. In a podcast on ATChat we talked with Dr. Julie Stamm, a concussion expert, and she mentioned the pressure felt by providers to return patients faster than they were ready. We highlight a study she worked on showing how common that pressure is and what it means for the potential risks to the health and safety of patients and athletes. See what they found in this Research Review. Source: Kroshus, E., Baugh, C. M., Daneshvar, D. H., Stamm, J. M., Laursen, R. M., & Austin, S. B. (2015). Pressure on sports medicine clinicians to prematurely return collegiate athletes to play after concussion. Journal of athletic training, 50(9), 944-951. ATChat Episode LInk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0z0fh6JgffTBnq56TwcFgz?si=874d7731f2c24470 www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #

Jim Stoppani stopped by UW-La Crosse and was gracious enough to give a lecture in Graff Main Hall on the state of the supplement industry and how we can improve it.  The lecture was filled with great information and there was many eyes opened about what can go on in the supplement injury.  Thank you for the information Jim.   www.clinicallypressed.com   #complicatedsimple #supplements #supplementsafety #nutrition #performance #health --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

We get set and comfortable each time we grow and evolve. This establishes a new baseline for us and that can be great for personal growth. But it can cause problems if we are unable to realize that not everyone grows with us at the same rate or if we work with student/patients, we might have to start over each time we have someone new. In this Insight we talk about how we have to be aware of our baselines, how it shifts, and how we need to keep working with others to meet them where they are. Check out how this can benefit you as a practitioner or patient/client. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Fueling your body as a competitive athlete can be much harder than it looks.  We often times see the biggest issue come up with under consuming and when that it happens it tends to be by a lot.  In this round table discussion we talk about the biggest issues we have seen with competitive athlete nutrition.  How do you know how many calories to consume on a daily basis?  Should it be a specific breakdown of macro-nutrients? ​  Dr. Jagim gives a full scale picture of what it takes to make sure you're at the top level of your nutrition to help with recovery and performance. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #athlete #nutrition #eatlikeanathlete --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault?  In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role. #complicatedsimple #hamstrings #mobility #stretching #flexibility --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Dr. Shernan Holtan is a hematologist and oncologist at the University of Minnesota medical center. Dr. Holtan is taking a new approach to the care and rehabilitation to patients that are recovering from cancer treatment. In a pilot study, "Frail to Fit", the results showed how beneficial a targeted program can be to help people regain control in their life and get back to what they want to do. ​ Not only does Dr. Holtan use exercise on a research and patient basis she has found her passion and calling with powerlifting and is competition to continue to push herself in her own fitness. This is a great episode highlighting the power of exercise. Check it out.   #complicatedsimple  www.clinicallypressed.com   #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #oncology #hematology #powerlifting #tr

This is Part 3 of our “Summer Sport Nutrition for High School Athletes” series. In this episode we discuss Dietary Supplements, with a specific focus on performance. We cover the regulatory issues with the dietary supplement industry and other areas of concern. Additionally, we cover the most well-researched (and supported) supplements currently available (spoiler alert: there aren’t many that actually “work”). Lastly, we cover things to look for when it comes to supplements and how to help distinguish between a low quality versus higher quality brand/product. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This is Part 2 of our “Summer Sport Nutrition for High School Athletes” series. In this episode we expand on our previous summary of sport nutrition practices and get into specifics regarding the TIMING of certain nutrients around training and competition. Eating enough food and the right kinds of foods is important. However, timing this food around competition can also help optimize performance and recovery. Listen in to learn more about when to ingest certain foods and how to build your pre-game meal.  #complicatedsimple   www.clinicallypressed.com  #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Being in administration doesn’t automatically make you a leader. Being a leader doesn’t always mean you’re in administration. An administrative position doesn’t necessarily mean a position of leadership and this can be key in how you communicate with your team and those who report to you. Being able to remain humble and continue to focus on your team and developing their human capital will be a game changer in how you interact with staff and the people you serve. We discuss some of the ideas around how you refer to yourself and your interaction with your team. Check it out. LINK: https://youtu.be/3JCrRC4jbJQ www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This concept came up in a recent episode of Barbell Shrugged and it is the theory of nutritional triage. The basic premise is that if there is a deficiency in micronutrients the body will triage and move micronutrient usage to short-term needs while neglecting long-term requirements of that nutrition. This can be good in short bouts but over the long-term these sub clinical deficiencies can cause serious problems that may go unnoticed unless looked for specifically or until they become a major problem. This article highlights the importance of vitamin K. Source: McCann, J. C. & Ames, B. N. (2009). Vitamin K, an example of triage theory: Is micronutrient inadequacy linked to diseases of aging. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 90. 889-907 www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: ht

It can be hard to get people to do things, but are there ways to try and get people more likely to do things? This book takes a look at that, can be ‘nudge’ people to make decisions that can help them and beyond. Opt in vs opt out, anchoring, fear of loss, systems and regression to the norm. In this short we talk about how these concepts can apply to health, fitness, and performance to help get better results and more buy in. LINK: https://amzn.to/3kK2JNS www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Plantar fascia pain is a real pain in the foot and can be difficult to manage. This study looks at how treatment of trigger points in the calf musculature can impact the thickness of the plantar fascia as well as the pain the patient is feeling. We discuss what this means and how you can apply to your own care and management of plantar fascia pain. Lots of good ideas coming out to this one that you can practically apply. Reference: Saein, A. M., et al. (2021). The effect of dry needling on pain, range of motion of ankle joint, and ultrasonographic changes of plantar fascia in patients with plantar fascia pain. Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. 1-6. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #phd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this Clinical Insight we take a shallow dive into the Radiculo-Neuropathic Myofascial Pain Model. This model was heavily influenced by Dr. Chan Gunn. It is a very solid model in the evaluation and treatment of chronic pain as it takes into consideration a lot of key components that play a role in the production of chronic pain. We talk through how the combination of Cannon’s Law, denervation and other factors play a role in chronic pain based on how this model describes it. At the end we discuss what are some practical recommendations that you can try immediately to see if there is something you can do if you are dealing with chronic pain.    Check it out, leave a comment and we will continue the discussion as well as we can to keep helping make the complicated simple.   BOOK LINK: Treatment of Chronic Pain (https://amzn.to/3agkT3m)   #Podcast #Clinically #Pressed #Wellness #Performance #Nutrition #ComplicatedSimple #Science #fitness #health #strength #athletics #medical #training #exer

We got to sit down and talk with Greg Nuckols.  Greg is the found and huge contributor to 'Stronger by Science'.  This is a blog and email newsletter that breaks down the science that is out there when it comes to strength training.  Greg is in the middle of his Master's degree to continue to increase his knowledge of how research works and how to best utilize it to get the results we are looking for. ​  We talk about how it is hard to fully understand research and even when you think that you do understand it there is no promise that how the statistics were run that what you are going in the conclusion is correct.  Greg talks bout a lot of the ways to get around these pitfalls and what he and his team are trying to do in order to help set a better standard when it comes to the science of getting strong and performing well.  Great episode if you're into the research.   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1   Find everything and s

Trying to convince someone that a certain technique, item or program is the most effective can be a daunting task. There are many ways in which to communicate the information but which way is most effective? Telling stories and testimonials? Or getting them the hard facts and statistics about why something works? In this research review we looks at that very question and provides some insight on when and where to use different types of information to help make your case. Reference: Freling, T. H., Yang, Z., Itani, O. S., & Abualsamh, R. B. (2020). When poignant stories outweigh cold hard facts: A meta-analysis of the anecdotal bias. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 160. (51-67) www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #stats #facts #anecdotes #information ---

The title is meant to be as catchy as it is but the content is still solid and worth digging into. Tim Ferriss breaks down many areas of health and fitness and how you can implement those ideas with the minimal amount of time required, i.e. the 4 hour body. Whether you are looking to drop a few pounds or gain a few pounds of muscle, there is a way to try and do it with the minimal effective dose. If you are just starting out or a practitioner just looking for new ideas there is something for you in this book. LINK: https://amzn.to/3L3sgh3 www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #4hourbody #lifestyle --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

It can be great to have protocols and principles you work off of but if they become too rigid it can cause issues with either rushing someone or holding them back unnecessarily. In this Insight we talk about having structured principles while also maintaining some flexibility and reserving the right to change your mind or change course when the situation calls for it. This idea can be implemented in health, fitness, sports medicine and more, including leadership. Check it out. LINK: https://youtu.be/bspPiNJ6p-A www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #principles #flexibility #toolbox --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

It is important to identify not only barriers to health and fitness but also the motivators that help people get to where they want to be. We are hoping to bring some potential solutions through Clinically Pressed but these are so key for both people trying to get health and fit but also for the people that serve them. We did a small mini-review to help identify and discuss them. Motivators: +Improve health/energy/body image/lose excess weight +Social influences +Reinforcement/assistance/motivational interviewing/problem solving communication +Belief in benefit Barriers: +Time/No leisure time/motivation +Lack of experience +Unaffordable indulgence +Environmental factors References: Spiteri, K., Broom, D., Bekhet, A. H., De Caro, J. X., Laventure, B. and Grafton, K. Barriers and motivators of physical activity participation in middle-aged and older-adjust: A systematic review. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. In Review. Schoeny, M. E., fogg, L., Buchholz, S. W., Miller, A., & Wilbur, J. (2017). Barr

Very little is new in the worlds of strength & conditioning/nutrition/fitness/performance yet, more and more seems to be coming out. How is that? Well most of it is in the interpretation, consolidation, and ultimately implementation of this information that can make it new and effective. It is ok for practitioners not to discover the “next big thing” if you can collect ideas and thoughts and ultimately apply it to the individuals you work with. This can make you highly adaptable and useful to those you serve (or you should look for this in someone if searching for services). Being able to take different ideas and utilize them with the people you work with can make you most effective as you don’t force something on to someone when it doesn’t fit. We discuss in this Clinical Insight. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention

This research review looks at a study that utilized “research snacks” to see the effects on insulin, glucose and free fatty acids after melas throughout the day. These “snacks” consisted of ascending 3 flights of stairs as fast as possible every hour throughout the day. Each time would take between 10-20s. The results showed that for an overweight and obese group there was a decrease in insulin and free fatty acid levels, no changes in these levels occurred in a healthy group. Interesting concept to help control blood levels with a minimal amount of effort throughout the day. Check it out. Fafiei, H., Omidian, K., Myette-Cote, E., & Little, J.P. (2020). Metabolic effect of breaking up prolonged sitting with stair climbing exercise snacks. Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. 150-158. www.clinicallypressed.com #complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #progressive #openminded #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #reha