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Episode 004 - Rob Panariello: Managing Injuries in Pro Sport - What Can We Learn from the NFL?

from Speed of Life Podcast · host Derek Hansen

In Episode 004 of the Speed of Life Podcast, we speak with Rob Panariello about the rising number of injuries in professional sports and what can be done to reverse the trend.  After having served in the NFL as a Director of Health, Performance and Innovation, he has first-hand experience in dealing with the extreme demands of professional football.  We discuss the physical preparation of athletes in the off-seasons, as well as the key issues around the successful rehabilitation of athletes year round.  We also discuss the evasive topic of “injury prevention” and whether or not we truly have control over the prevention of injury in today’s dynamic, explosive and closely monitored domain.  Rob Panariello is a former NFL Team Director of Health, Performance, and Innovation, as well as the Co-Founder, Former CEO, Chief Clinical Officer and Board of Directors member for Professional PT.  Rob graduated from  Ithaca College with a B.S. in both Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College. He is a licensed Physical Therapist, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  He is internationally renowned in the field of Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning. Rob lectures nationally on these topics and has over 60 peer reviewed publications.  Rob received the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association President’s Award in 1998 and was elected to the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in 2003.  You can find out more information on Rob Panariello below:  LinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-panariello-a288905b/      Audio versions of the "Speed of Life" Podcast are available below:  Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speed-of-life-podcast--6893415  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4pKknVG2wNItjJedBbH3v4  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speed-of-life-podcast/id1882245235  iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/325517264  Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99a1193a-a928-4134-86bd-27716ae49c22You can reach Derek Hansen at the following locations:  Websiteshttp://www.SprintCoach.comhttps://www.runningmechanics.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/derekmhansen/YouTubehttp://youtube.com/derekmhansen Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/DerekMHansenLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmhansen/  

In Episode 004 of the Speed of Life Podcast, we speak with Rob Panariello about the rising number of injuries in professional sports and what can be done to reverse the trend.  After having served in the NFL as a Director of Health, Performance and Innovation, he has first-hand experience in dealing with the extreme demands of professional football.  We discuss the physical preparation of athletes in the off-seasons, as well as the key issues around the successful rehabilitation of athletes year round.  We also discuss the evasive topic of “injury prevention” and whether or not we truly have control over the prevention of injury in today’s dynamic, explosive and closely monitored domain.  Rob Panariello is a former NFL Team Director of Health, Performance, and Innovation, as well as the Co-Founder, Former CEO, Chief Clinical Officer and Board of Directors member for Professional PT.  Rob graduated from  Ithaca College with a B.S. in both Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College. He is a licensed Physical Therapist, NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  He is internationally renowned in the field of Sports Medicine Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning. Rob lectures nationally on these topics and has over 60 peer reviewed publications.  Rob received the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association President’s Award in 1998 and was elected to the USA Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in 2003.  You can find out more information on Rob Panariello below:  LinkedIn:       https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-panariello-a288905b/      Audio versions of the "Speed of Life" Podcast are available below:  Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/speed-of-life-podcast--6893415  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4pKknVG2wNItjJedBbH3v4  Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/speed-of-life-podcast/id1882245235  iHeart Radio https://iheart.com/podcast/325517264  Amazon Music https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/99a1193a-a928-4134-86bd-27716ae49c22You can reach Derek Hansen at the following locations:  Websiteshttp://www.SprintCoach.comhttps://www.runningmechanics.com/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/derekmhansen/YouTubehttp://youtube.com/derekmhansen Twitter/Xhttps://x.com/DerekMHansenLinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekmhansen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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