In the fourth and final episode of The Jiu-Jitsu Safety Manual, Dr. Mike Piekarski discusses prevention and rehab strategies for torso injuries.  Mike breaks down common injuries of the torso, including rib and back injuries.  Key discussions focus on specific injury mechanisms, including the risks associated with explosive movements and certain techniques like body triangle escapes and the twister, as well as the management and rehabilitation of severe injuries such as rib fractures and costochondritis.

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Resources discussed in this episode:

BJJMM Ep. 281: Safe Stacking, feat. Mike "Dr. Kickass" Piekarski
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Backsync SEG-B
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• Limb Coiling
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• Overwhelming Force
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