The Mayn Idea Podcast #89: Mike Piekarski, DPT - Common Jiu Jitsu Injuries, Rehab Tactics, Mobility, Stability, Strength, and Neck Care
Mike Piekarski is a Physical Therapist, Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Jiu Jitsu black belt, and former MMA Fighter.
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OUTLINE:
Here’s the timestamps for the episode. You should be able to click through then timestamp on most players:
(0:00) Intro
(2:40) Mike's Pedigree
(8:25) Finding a Doctor Who Understands BJJ/Grappling/MMA
(15:50) Mobility vs. Stability vs. Strength Hierarchy
(25:00) Rounded-Back vs. Neutral-Spine Lifting
(35:43) Dillashaw and Nurmagomedov: Injury Prone vs. Minimal Injury
(45:42) How Should IBJJF Support Top Athletes?
(50:00) Regulating Intensity (Rolls) for Recovery
(57:20) How Heavy Should Your Training Partner Be?
(1:04:10) Defending David Garmo's Heel Hook Philosophy
(1:08:03) Joint Injury + Care: Cervical Spine (neck)
(1:14:16) Joint Injury + Care: Thoracic Spine (mid back)
(1:17:42) Joint Injury + Care: Lumbar Spine (low back)
(1:21:00) How To Improve Jiu Jitsu Warm Ups
(1:28:00) Tension and Injury
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