In this episode, David and “tendon God” Jake Tuura do a deep dive into all things to do with tendons; break down rehab strategies, and explore whether isometrics really work. This is one of those episodes you should not skip because there are insights at every turn. You can find Jake Tuura on Instagram here.

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(00:15) – Introduction

(0:59) – The Journey into Tendon Research

(6:15) – The Role of Isometrics in Tendon Health

(12:29) – Calf Strength and Rehabilitation Strategies

(18:30) – Metabolic Health and Tendon Pain

(31:56) – Understanding Tendon Pain and Inflammation

(37.08) – Rehabilitation Strategies for Tendon Injuries

(29:46) – The Journey Begins: Finding the Right Support

(4312) – The Importance of Functional Assessment in Rehab

(57:14) – Navigating Pain Management and Recovery

(1:10:56) – The Importance of Permission in Rehab

(1:16:40) – The Role of Assertiveness in Rehab (1:21:03) – Choosing the Right Protocol for Recovery

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In a unique episode, David talks to one of our long-term clients about his inspiring journey back to basketball after 5 knee surgeries. In this candid conversation, the two discuss online and in-person rehab and what it takes to make actual progress. 24-year-old Sigurd Lorange from Norway, currently plays basketball for Converse University in South Carolina. Give this a listen for great insights you really don’t want to miss out on.

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(00:15) – Introduction

(03:29) – Knee Injury Journey

(5:45) – Surgery Decisions and Emotional Impact

(9:29) – Rehabilitation Challenges

(11:59) – Exploring New Rehabilitation Techniques

(22:56) – Online rehabilitation with Mimi and Progress

(26.08) – Insights on Movement and Recovery

(29:46) – The Journey Begins: Finding the Right Support

(30:31) – Navigating Online Rehab: Overcoming Barriers

(33:14) – Navigating Online Rehab: Overcoming Barriers

(34:56) – What Worked With In-Person Rehab

(39:40) – Preseason Preparation: The Road to Recovery (49:03) – Mental Resilience: Overcoming Chronic Pain

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In this episode, you get to be a fly-on-the-wall as David chats with Ashley Lewis on a mentorship call. They talk about growing an online business, important frameworks for rehab, and how to return your clients to high-level activities while reducing flare-ups.You can give Ashley’s Instagram a follow here.

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(00:15) – Introduction

(02:18) – Ashley Lewis talks about the growth of his business

(3:52) – David gives advice on how Ashley can help his clients make progress

(9:37) – David explains what causes knee flair-ups in rehab

(15:10) – How to judge when a client is ready run

(42:38) – Treating anterior knee pain

(40:10) – David explains how the team at DGR help people get to the specific task at hand in rehab

(52:49) – Capacity vs specificity

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On our first podcast for 2025, David talks about all the lessons he has learned so far and his plans for the future.

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Ever wondered what it takes to train and work with the best athletes in the world? Ex-Navy Seal turned Biomechanics educator, Donnie Raimon in conversation with David takes us behind the scenes to reveal how he works with top athletes like LeBron James and Chris Paul.

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David explains why understanding muscle synergies is so crucial in the rehab process. He explains the difference between how muscles differently in the open chain vs closed chain environments. And, he discusses in detail how to use this information to design a more successful rehab process for areas like the calf, and achilles.

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In this episode, you will learn David’s approach to planning a rehab process, especially when it comes to ACL rehab. He goes into detail about mistakes people make in rehab and he shares the top-secret reason why some people develop really bad anterior knee pain.

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In this episode of the DGR Podcast, David is in Portugal and he is answering the following questions:

• What is the missing link in almost every rehab?
• How important is the mind-muscle connection?

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