Jason Khalipa Podcast Are Achilles Injuries on the Rise in Pro Sports?
Are Torn Achilles Injuries on the Rise?
The three Long Island scumbags are back, diving deep into the surge of Achilles injuries — and what’s behind them. From youth sports burnout to supplement rabbit holes, they cover it all in classic Home Team style:
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 The three Long Island scumbags return to talk Achilles injuries
3:41 Why are so many non-contact Achilles tears happening?
6:30 The brutal recovery journey and the mental roadblocks
10:00 Theories on what’s really causing this spike
13:15 Are kids burning through their mileage way too early?
15:45 Is CrossFit actually dangerous — or are people just too impatient?
19:50 Dennis’ Achilles conspiracy: nutrient depletion?!
23:10 What supplements should you be taking?
27:30 Experimenting with BPC-157
31:30 Sleep quality and its overlooked role in recovery
33:48 Placebo effects — real or not?
39:50 Nutrient symmetry, organ meat blends, and mashed cauliflower
45:35 Liver King’s meltdown: arrest and a restraining order
50:36 Dennis updates us on his BPC-157 use (spoiler: back pain sucks)
56:29 Could super shoes be part of the problem?
57:30 The 4:06 mile — when the stakes get higher, so does the risk
1:02:24 MDV wants a second shot at the bar hang
1:04:00 Jason surprises everyone with an L-sit win
Catch the full conversation for laughs, honest takes, and a look at how to protect your Achilles (and your sanity). Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube — new episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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