Brad Beer is a physiotherapist with over 17 years experience and clinical expertise in running and triathlon related injuries. He is head physiotherapist of the Super League Triathlon series, consultant physiotherapist for Triathlon Australia's Olympic Podium Centre, and he has also consulted for British Triathlon, Triathlon New Zealand and Athletics New Zealand and numerous Olympic and World Champion athletes. In this interview we dive deep into triathlon related injuries, rehabilitation and prevention.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT:
-General advice on injury prevention, what to do if you do get injured, and the biggest mistakes athletes do that lead to injuries or after getting injured
-Swim, bike and run related injuries
-Symptoms and diagnosis of common triathlon injuries
-Treatment of common triathlon injuries
-Rehab and return to sport from common triathlon injuries
-Deep dive into running injuries, including managing running load, strength and conditioning, and energy availability
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LINKS AND RESOURCES:
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The Physical Performance Show website, Instagram and Twitter
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Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209
Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114
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