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Oct 2024
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EP84: Aligning Return to Play to an Ecol...

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In this episode, Alex Sarama is joined by Yuji Suzuki, a chiropractor and strength and conditioning professional, to discuss the future of the return to play process in the NBA through an ecological approach. Yuji outlines the traditional and dominant methods of injury recovery and highlights the ecological alternative that focuses on the whole person and their environment. They discuss practical examples and innovative activities designed to aid athletes in returning to play safely and effectively.

 

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