Ep. 5 Dr. Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS on How To Help Bridge The Gap Between Athletes & Coaches With Healthcare Providers

What this episode covers

We don’t want to be playing at a decreased level of performance. So in order to play at an optimal level of performance do a little bit less now stay healthy, stay injury free and that will help with your long-term development to keep you functioning to perform at your highest level. – Dr. Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS Want a heads up when a new episode drops? Subscribe here As athletes, we know injuries are part of sports, and it sucks when they happen. Even though some are unavoidable, there are things we can do help minimize our risk of injuries. In episode 5 of the 9INE POINT Started With A Dream Podcast, Jacolby interviewed Dr. Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS. Nicole is a Doctor of Physical Therapy based in Los Angles, California. Before Nicole became a healthcare provider for athletes, she played soccer, a true passion of hers with the aspirations to follow her dad’s footsteps of competing as a Division-1 soccer player. Even after breaking her leg playing soccer months before signing her scholarship Letter of Intent. Nicole was still able to achieve that goal of being a D-I soccer athlete at Saint John’s University playing for Coach Ian Stone.  During the recovery process, the help of a great physical therapist by the name of Sharon Wentworth of Elite Sports Physical Therapy in New Jersey helped sparked an interest that would later guide Nicole’s switch from an International Business major to Pre-med. 8:15  [Sharon] brought me from the brink of maybe not achieving my goal I worked my whole life for, to definitely achieving it an being more successful than I probably would have been prior to the injury. 14:20 With a new direction of wanting to give back to sports and athletics after her playing days, Nicole Surdyka knew becoming a physical therapist was the path for her. Thought this episode Dr. Surdyka gives some advice on how soccers athletes can be proactive with their health to keep playing and performing at their optimal abilities. With a mission to impact athletes and the game of soccer, Nicole is working on several projects to help reduce the injury gap between healthcare providers, athletes, and coaches. You can check out more about the great things Dr. Nicole Surdyka at these links: Here website: http://nicolesurdykaphysio.com/ Instagram @dr.nicolept Twitter @NSurdykaPhysio Facebook In The Game PT Enjoyed this episode and the value that Nicole shared with us? Be sure to comment, share and leave a review. So we can keep helping more athletes that are on their journey. Want a heads up when a new episode drops? Subscribe here First time listening to the 9INE POINT Started With A Dream Podcast? Check out episode 1 where Jacolby Gilliam, CEO & Publisher of 9INE POINT Mag talks about the vision and journey we at 9INE POINT want you to be a part of.