The Mayn Idea Podcast #84: Dr. Heather Linden - Grappling Injuries, Recovery Tactics, and Training Fads
Dr. Heather Linden is the Senior Director of Physical Therapy for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and UFC Performance Institute.
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OUTLINE:
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(0:00) Intro
(01:58) Heather's Athlete History
(05:55) UFC Performance Institute Vision
(12:05) Sports Performance, Data, and Martial Arts Analytics
(18:00) Can Fighters Trust Professionals Who Don't Fight?
(21:00) When To Call A Fight From Injury
(28:00) 16 Week vs. 8 Week Fight Camps
(38:00) Recovery For Cervical Issues, Stingers, and Spinal Compression
(40:00) Cold Plunge and Hyperbaric Chamber Effectiveness
(46:20) Best Recovery Tools for Grapplers
(49:00) UPI and Banned Substance
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