Are You Broken, Breaking or Balanced?

In this episode, we’re diving into an important question: Are you broken, breaking, or balanced? We'll explore how movement screening helps prevent injuries, optimize performance, and keep athletes in top shape.You'll Learn:The difference between being broken, breaking, and balanced, and why identifying which category you fall into is crucial for performance and longevity.How FMS assessments can predict injury risks and improve movement efficiency, making athletes more resilient.How pain impacts technique and why addressing it first is the key to effective training.What balance really means in an athletic context and why reducing asymmetries can lead to better agility, power, and injury prevention.Key Takeaways:Pain Dictates Performance – If you're in pain, your technique and efficiency suffer. Fixing pain should always come first.Breaking is Just as Concerning as Broken – Many athletes don’t realize they’re on the verge of an injury. Movement screening helps catch issues before they escalate.Balance Isn’t About Perfection – The goal isn’t to be perfect but to minimize asymmetries that can lead to inefficiencies or injuries.Screening is a Must for Injury Prevention – The FMS system has been adopted by elite sports teams to predict and reduce injury risks.Cricketers Need to Move in Both Directions – Unlike some sports, cricketers must rotate both ways, making balance even more essential.Quotes:"Don't load dysfunction - fix movement before adding strength.""Pain dictates how well you perform; it impacts everything.""Most athletes are breaking, not broken, but they don’t even know it."Find James on: Instagram: @jamesbreese Twitter: @_jamesbreese To learn more about Cricket Matters and download your FREE copy of The High-Performance Handbook, please visit www.cricketmatters.com