Movement Podcast - The Future of Sports Training: Data, Integrity, and Adaptability with Darcy Norman

The Future of Sports Training: Data, Integrity, and Adaptability with Darcy Norman

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11/13/24 • 75 min

Movement Podcast

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Episode Summary
Welcome to the Movement Podcast, where we explore optimizing the human body. Today's guest is Darcy Norman, a key figure in the FMS family. He shares his professional journey, starting from Athletes' Performance to his experiences in professional cycling, working with Bayern Munich, and the US Men's National Team, highlighting the importance of data and innovative training methods.
Highlights -🏃‍♂️
1. Guest Introduction: Darcy Norman, a long-time friend and FMS collaborator, joins the podcast.
2. Professional Journey: Darcy's career spans various high-performance environments.
3. Innovative Training: He emphasizes the importance of alternative training methods in sports.
4. Data Analytics: His work at Kitman Labs focuses on integrating performance data.
5. U.S. Men's National Team: Darcy is currently enhancing performance for the national soccer team.
6. Global Experience: His career includes stints in Germany and cycling, showcasing versatility.
7. Vision for Soccer: Darcy aims to transform soccer in America ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Key Insights -📈
1. Networking and Collaboration: 🤝 Darcy's long-standing relationship with FMS exemplifies how collaboration can enhance professional growth and innovation in sports training.
2. Diverse Skill Set: 🎓 His background as a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength coach highlights the need for multifaceted expertise in optimizing athletic performance.
3. Changing Paradigms: ⚖️ Darcy’s experiences in cycling underscore the shift towards clean sports and the importance of integrity in training methodologies.
4. Technology Integration: 📊 The rise of data analytics in sports, as seen with Kitman Labs, shows how technology can revolutionize performance tracking and decision-making.
5. Adaptability in Career: 🔄 His journey through various sports and roles illustrates the importance of being adaptable and open to new opportunities for career advancement.
6. Visionary Goals: 🌍 Darcy's ambition to change soccer in the U.S. reflects a forward-thinking approach and the potential for sports to evolve in new markets.
7. Holistic Performance Approach: 🏆 His focus on both medical and performance data signifies a comprehensive approach to athlete development, which is crucial for long-term success.

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Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability!
In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone.
In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle performance, and global movement patterns.
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Episode Summary
Guest Introduction and Background:
Lisa Chase, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, discusses her career trajectory from working with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to establishing her own cash-based practice in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Transition to Private Practice:
Lisa transitioned from professional sports to private practice to maintain the quality of care she provided to athletes, emphasizing a holistic approach that incorporates overall health, not just injury treatment.
Importance of Cash-Based Practice:
Lisa advocates for cash-based practices to avoid the limitations imposed by insurance companies, allowing therapists to provide comprehensive care without restrictions.
Focus on Holistic Health:
Her practice incorporates technologies like heart rate variability tests and body composition analysis to address patients' overall health, emphasizing the importance of sleep, stress management, and balanced lifestyles in achieving optimal health outcomes.
Mentorship and Education:
Lisa highlights the importance of continuous education and mentorship for therapists, using foundational tools and systems like the SFMA and FMS to provide efficient and effective patient care.
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More about Back 2 Normal Physical Therapy and Lisa Chase
Back 2 Normal Physical Therapy was founded by Lisa Chase in 1998. Lisa is an internationally recognized physical therapist, educator, lecturer, and published author, with a specialty in rehabilitation, performance, and wellness. She is a compassionate healer with a wealth of knowledge obtained through 30+ years of orthopedic manual physical therapy, sports injury management and total body wellness. She uses a holistic, whole-body approach by applying cutting edge technology, osteopathic manual therapy, and functional integration to restore joint biomechanics, soft tissue mobility and movement patterns to speed healing results.
Lisa works with world-class athletes, professional sport teams, coaches, medical experts and fitness specialists around the world to help prevent injuries, decrease recovery time, optimize healing, and elevate performance. Lisa served as the Director of Sport Sciences & Medicine for the WTA Tour (professional women’s tennis tour), covering national and international tennis events, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, French Open, and U.S. Open. During the 2004 Olympics in Athens Greece, Lisa served as the Primary Health Care Provider for the International Tennis Federation. Lisa continues to provide her unique standard of care to athletes a

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Episode Summary
In this Movement Podcast episode, we discuss CBD’s benefits, its stigma, and its applications for pain management and recovery, featuring insights from expert Matt Krause.
Highlights
🌱 CBD’s growing popularity is linked to pain management and recovery.
🏃‍♂️ Expert Matt Krause shares his extensive experience in professional sports.
⚖️ The podcast addresses the stigma surrounding CBD use.
🔍 Emphasis on choosing NSF-certified products for safety.
💪 CBD is a complementary treatment, not a standalone solution.
🌟 Topical applications provide localized benefits without systemic effects.
🤝 Collaboration between physical therapy and CBD for better outcomes.
Key Insights
🌿 CBD as an Alternative: CBD serves as a natural alternative to NSAIDs, offering pain relief without the side effects of long-term pill use. This positions it as a viable option for athletes and patients alike.
🧪 Safety and Certification: The importance of using NSF-certified CBD products is emphasized to ensure safety and efficacy, particularly for athletes who undergo drug testing. This builds trust in CBD as a legitimate treatment option.
🤕 Pain Management: CBD’s role in pain management is supported by its local application, which can help alleviate discomfort in specific areas without systemic absorption. This targeted approach is beneficial in rehabilitation.
🔄 Holistic Approach: The integration of CBD into existing treatment protocols highlights a holistic approach to recovery, promoting overall wellness and movement optimization.
🚀 Research and Development: Ongoing research into CBD’s benefits continues to shed light on its potential uses, encouraging practitioners to stay informed and adaptable.
✔️ Collaboration in Treatment: The podcast promotes collaboration among different health disciplines, blending traditional therapies with innovative treatments like CBD for enhanced patient outcomes.
🧘‍♀️ Long-term Health Focus: The discussion promotes a long-term view on health and wellness, encouraging individuals to seek alternatives to pharmaceuticals and prioritize natural, holistic methods for managing pain and recovery.