Dr. Dave Tilley joins the show to discuss his expertise in the world of gymnastics. Dr. Tilley is an internationally recognized sports physical therapist who has worked with 1000s of gymnasts over the past decade. He is also an avid researcher and pays special attention to areas such as workloads/overtraining, Achilles tendon injuries, back pain, and culture change. Along with his coaching and clinical work as a medical provider, he founded SHIFT in 2013 and continues to act as the CEO.

In this episode, you will hear us discuss:

The culture of sport (gymnastics in particular)
Common injuries in gymnastics
Communication with other providers in the setting of rehabilitation
Patient stories about difficult rehab
Gymnastic work to incorporate into your routine

Dave's recently published paper in Sports Health discussing factors associated with Achilles ruptures in women's collegiate gymnastics (PMID: 34338076)

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26. Dave Tilley, DPT, SCS, CSCS - Part II of II: Gymnastic Injuries, Communication in Rehabilitation & Gymnastic Moves to Incorporate Into Your Routine