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Join us as physiotherapist and strength coach Tom Swales, founder of AMT Certification, shares why chronic pain keeps returning—and how to stop it for good. Drawing from his work with elite athletes (like the Canadian Alpine Ski Team) and his own 2024 health scare, Tom reveals the 'physics problem' behind injuries, why you should always go 'neuro-first,' and the assessment rule that unlocks lasting results. Whether you're a clinician, athlete, or in pain, learn practical takeaways to rebuild stronger. Plus, his top daily habit for everyone!

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https://www.youtube.com/@Tommyswales

https://www.amtcertified.ca/

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Retired Team USA bobsledder Will Person shares his journey from Olympic athlete to brain injury survivor. After enduring years of undiagnosed traumatic brain injury (TBI) from high-impact bobsledding, he found significant relief through cutting-edge hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). Discover how this innovative treatment helped Will reclaim his life and his mission to advocate for better athlete protections.

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Today we revolutionize the way you see injury; by changing the focus. A traditionally tunnel vision view of injury focuses on a specific structure being damaged. It's only half the story. Today we help you take a step back and acknowledge how a movement breakdown (compensation) offers a much more inspiring, comprehensive and solution-based diagnosis.

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Cory Fagan is our resident VO2 Max expert and owner of TCR labs. Cory explains the simple process of having this test done, the information it reveals and the enormous benefits on not only performance... but massively extending ones life.

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This Australian underdog is turning heads in the world of women's bobsleigh. Positioning herself amongst the best after a strong 2023/2024; Bree reveals how she intends to carry the momentum into the upcoming season and what it means to be healthy as an athlete.

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Ever wonder why injuries seem to occur completely out of the blue? When is it safe to get back to the activities you love? And how intensely should you push yourself?
In this episode we explore return to sport criteria. The goal is to provide our listeners with an intimate understand of injury. The nuances of rehab and recovery.

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The podcast you didn't know you desperately needed. It can be the secret to ending chronic pain or a shortcut to fixing lousy posture. Understanding the general spectrum of good to bad sleep positions can make a tremendous difference over the course of any lifetime. Use this knowledge to take your physical health to the next level.

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Cervical manipulation (neck adjustments) appears a crude or even barbaric practice. Many medical practitioners allege that it is unsafe and can cause strokes. It's commonly known to be an effective treatment, but is it safe?
Thankfully we have decades of high quality research to scrutinize this question and the results will undoubtedly surprise you. To my knowledge, we will be the first to scour this information and provide a digestible overview to the public.

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