On Q Performance Therapy Podcast

PART 1 WITH GEORGE ZIRKEL | SEASON 4, EPISODE 12

Part 1 with George Zirkel discusses the topic of rehabilitating pitchers, including the importance of proper throwing programs, measuring intensity and feedback mechanisms, and conducting assessments to understand the individual's background and goals.

In this episode, we cover:

🚨What rehab means for pitchers
🚨What client population George works with
🚨What should be revised from the return to throw protocol
🚨What the goal arm speed and RPM values should be for pitchers
🚨What type of bands George uses for pitchers that he works with
🚨How George's pitching program utilizes the "three pillars"
🚨What George's first assessment looks like
🚨How George uses video in his assessments
🚨What the overall thrower evaluation looks like after getting the baseline data
🚨Thoughts on athletes playing fall baseball

George is the Director of Pitching and Associate Director of Operations at On Deck George and was the Director of Pitching at Ascent Athlete for nearly 4 years, where he coached hundreds of pitchers, including MLB, MiLB, college, high school, and youth pitchers. He also created an internship program in which aspiring coaches received educational training and gained hands-on experience working with athletes. George has spent years coordinating throwing plans with strength and conditioning coaches and physical therapists to ensure his pitchers are getting the best care possible. In 2022, George completed his Master of Arts in Motor Learning and Control from Columbia University. In 2017, he completed his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Susquehanna University. George played collegiately at Susquehanna University.

🚨 PART 3 WITH MIKE WILSON | SEASON 4 EPISODE 9 🚨

Part 3 with Mike Wilson, DPT focuses on his clinical approach to treating, managing, and progressing hamstring tendinopathy in runners.

In this episode, we cover:

🎙️What’s the difference between a hamstring strain and a tendinopathy?
🎙️What strategies Mike uses to help runners with hamstring tendinopathy return to form.
🎙️How to avoid recurring hamstring injuries through PT and loading.
🎙️What part of the foot should be hitting the ground first when you're running.
🎙️Why skipping can help you learn the correct running mechanics
🎙️How Mike uses manual therapy in his treatment of hamstring tendinopathy.
🎙️What the best exercises for recovering from and preventing hamstring injuries are.
🎙️What the most common causes of hamstring issues are for runners.
🎙️The degree of hamstring flexibility that is acceptable and desirable.

Mike earned his Master of Science degree from Ithaca College in 2003 where he played inter-collegiate basketball. He earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Temple University in 2008. Mike has been full-body certified in Active Release Technique (ART) since 2005 and obtained his Orthopedic Clinical Specialist certification in 2009. Additional certifications include Functional Movement Screening (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Analysis (SFMA), Postural Restoration Institute (PRI), and Functional Range Conditioning (FRC).

In addition to patient care, Mike is a Regional Clinical Director at Premier Orthopaedics and participates as adjunct faculty at Widener University’s DPT program.

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