THE DAVID GREY REHAB PODCAST

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David welcomes Brandon Accardi, a highly regarded Australian S&C coach and gym owner. Brandon’s knowledge and approach to movement can be applied to any type of system. The conversation covers topics such as constraints and queuing, variety and variability, shin angles, and centre of mass. Towards the end, the guys discuss social media strategies and Brandon’s rising reputation in the industry. Tune in to gain insights into movement and coaching from Brandon! _____ [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:46] Importance of social media strategy. [00:05:52] Drawing inspiration from different fields. [00:09:20] Sore shoulder from snatches. [00:11:55] Different weightlifting archetypes. [00:15:59] Shin angle in weightlifting. [00:21:05] Teaching a quality hinge. [00:24:11] Cues as constraints. [00:28:17] Coaching for effective movement. [00:34:02] More effective squat alternatives. [00:44:26] Coaching biomechanical knowledge and cues. [00:49:14] Social media strategy. [00:58:29] Outdated models in weightlifting. [01:02:06] Leveraging AI for programming. [01:05:23] Contact points in plyometrics. [01:12:19] High speed running. _____ Connect with David Grey Rehab: 🦶 Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program 🔗 Visit the DGR Interactive platform 🌎 Visit our website 📸 Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram 🎙️ Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Connect with Brandon Accardi 📸 Follow Brandon on Instagram 🌎 Check out his website https://youtu.be/1kBrp1XVujU

In this episode of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David dives into the topic of French contrast training and its application in both training and rehab. He shares his insights and experiences with this training method and offers valuable tips for incorporating it into your own practice. Whether you’re a coach, therapist, or fitness enthusiast, this episode is packed with useful information to enhance your understanding of contrast training.  _____ [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:30] Using contrast training in rehab.  [00:04:08] French contrast training.  [00:09:23] Potentiation and its myth.  [00:12:21] Secrets in training methods.  [00:17:13] Being tired is a skill.  [00:21:38] Band assisted jumping.  [00:23:14] Hip-dominant exercises in rehab.  [00:28:49] Mid stance specific exercises.  [00:31:01] Fatigue contrast and pain.  [00:34:25] Training under fatigue.  [00:38:05] French contrast training. _____ Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Visit the DGR Interactive platform https://youtu.be/UdcmWOFnAPc

In episode 77 of the David Grey Rehab Podcast, David answers three business-related questions. This episode provides valuable insights for those interested in entrepreneurship and online business. [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:12] Running an online business.  [00:06:54] Digital Marketing Scholarship.  [00:09:39] Focus over diversification.  [00:12:48] Focusing on Core Business.  [00:19:03] Steve Jobs’ legacy.  [00:20:26] Reality distortion field.  [00:24:13] Business Mentors to Emulate. Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Visit the DGR Interactive platform https://youtu.be/6MIP64QDTu0

In episode #76 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David chats about the foot, pronation, and loading & unlocking the mid-foot.  “Compression is what pronates the foot, not driving your knee into the inside, not pushing your inside arch into the floor.” He answers questions from listeners and explains higher level concepts around how to do it and why it won’t work.  This is a great episode we’re sure you’ll enjoy! —– [00:00:00] Introduction 00:00:14 Foot unlocking exercises explained.  00:06:22 Wearing specific shoes for pronation.  00:12:25 Wear shoes for ground exercises.  00:19:44 Wearing shoes can help with foot issues on the floor 00:23:09 Compression pronates the foot.  00:28:28 Sensitize through standing movement. —– Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Visit the DGR Interactive platform https://youtu.be/fecP4R6gBGQ

In episode #75 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David joins Nick from The Foot Collective to chat on his podcast: Restore to Explore. This is a great episode we’re sure you’ll enjoy! _____ 00:00:10 David’s journey to rehab. 00:04:45 Motivations: fear and helping people. 00:12:49 Can the foot change shape? 00:14:20 Focus on function, not appearance. 00:19:04 Footwear should match individual needs. 00:23:39 Amplification over compensation in athletics. 00:31:24 Feeling good is underrated. 00:37:52 Involve clients in the process. 00:44:30 Expertise through experience, not education. 00:50:10 Health is more than absence. 00:57:07 Nuanced approach to natural footwear. 01:01:32 Overcoming limiting beliefs about wealth. _____ Connect with TFC: The Foot Collective are on a mission to help humans restore their foundation and explore the potential right at their feet. Have a question about a specific foot health issue? The Foot Collective’s new community is where you’ll find your answer. Connect with like-minded humans who are ready to inspire, support and learn from each other on the journey to foot freedom. Join for free here: https://www.thefootcollective.com/join-the-community _____ Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes Visit the DGR Interactive platform

In episode #74 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David and Chris discuss their trip to Portugal.  (00:05:15) Back injury common in Jiu Jitsu. (00:10:44) Flexible spine for better rolling. (00:17:08) Train to be a human (00:31:38) Believe in yourself and exercise. (00:37:20) Train for health, not performance. (00:40:15) Invest wisely and confidently. (00:43:57) Be confident and ask questions. (00:52:46) Improve with practice and feedback. (01:07:44) Taking care of your gut. (01:08:45) Learn the lessons life teaches.   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Visit the DGR Interactive platform

In episode 73 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David welcomes Craig Mallett as his guest, a martial arts expert with a unique perspective on training. David speaks about his experience of being coached by Craig and what he learned during that time: Daoist arts, Chinese, internal and external martial arts. They discuss topics such as pain, habitual movement, body awareness, spatial awareness, training the mind to focus, and the differences in training styles between traditional S&C and physio world compared to internal arts. Craig advocates for letting go of unnecessary tension while training. Overall, this episode presents a fresh perspective on martial arts training! [00:01:39] Letting go of unnecessary tension.  [00:09:48] Internal vs external martial arts.  [00:18:09] Traditional vs. modern yoga.  [00:21:34] Confronting challenges directly. [00:29:24] Tension in our bodies.  [00:32:24] Concentration and strength training.  [00:36:02] Exchange of breathing and chi. [00:42:02] Focusing on one thing.  [00:44:59] Spatial awareness through movement.  [00:49:10] Perception and reality.  [00:53:11] Linking exercises to psychology.  [00:56:00] Performance vs Longevity.  [01:00:17] Movement expression in old age.  [01:03:34] Building momentum in training.  [01:08:06] Pain is not always bad.  [01:15:11] Learning from mistakes.  [01:19:48] Movement and tension.   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Subscribe to our YT & listen to more podcast episodes  Visit the DGR Interactive platform   Connect with Craig: Visit his platforms: www.craigmallett.com community.craigmallett.com Craig is an instructor (and student!) of the Daoist tradition called Ba Men Da Xuan, under the direct tutelage of the guardian of the tradition, Master Serge Augier. He started exploring self-cultivation methods in 2003, and accumulated significant experience training with some of the brightest minds in the world such as Master Dapeng Wang, Kit Laughlin, Simon Thakur, Emmet Louis and Dave Wardman, before joining the Da Xuan tradition in 2014. Having a lot of experience with many different modern modalities brings him a unique vantage point to his traditional studies. Within the tradition, he specializes in the internal and external physical practices, helping people to restore their relationship to their body and train in a way that is sustainable for the rest of their lives. He aims to present his teachings in a simple, clear way so that they are accessible to everyone, without the need for new-age fluff. https://youtu.be/rFRPDf6pFwI

In episode 72 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David fields three different questions from listeners. He discusses the idea of position dictating function, provides tips for helping therapists improve their ability to analyse movement, and offers advice on developing general versus specific strength in the gym. [00:01:01] Physio and coaching collaboration.  [00:04:10] Progressing Running Skills Safely.  [00:08:18] Munich workshop and “position dictates function”.  [00:11:54] Position influencing function.  [00:15:44] Importance of Warmup for Movement.  [00:19:50] Coaching movement and time management.  [00:25:41] Developing general vs specific strength.  [00:27:18] Unspecific training for athletes.  [00:31:41] Proper foot positioning during exercises.  [00:34:45] Movement patterns in sports.  [00:38:15] Pursuing Goals and Traveling.   Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel   https://youtu.be/wIpr-d9s_2A

On episode 71 of the David Grey Rehab Podcast we welcome Vas Krishnan, a super smart guy with a background in human movement. We discuss topics such as sprinting, the gait cycle, plyometrics, compensations in the gait cycle, and diversity in the industry. We also talk about Vas’s various roles in the industry and the importance of not being driven too insane.  This episode is for anyone interested in human movement (which I’m assuming is you!!) and is  loaded with some super useful information. Vas will also be doing a presentation for the DGR Interactive member’s site very shortly too, so stay tuned! More about the guest: Vas is a Physio, S&C, Sports Scientist, Athlete and Coach in the domain of track and field with a specific interest in Sprints, having helped and assisted national level sprinters for the past 3 years. Currently working alongside the horizontal jumps lead for Australia (Andrew Murphy) a close friend, mentor and coach of Vas.  He has a plethora of skills and knows the ins and outs of sprinting, both from a personal athlete experience, injury point of view and elite performance context. Shownotes: (00:04:48) Groin instability and pathology.  (00:08:45) Surgery and rehabilitation.  (00:13:03) Push Pull Run event.  (00:19:39) Balancing different skills.  (00:21:10) Physiotherapy burnout rates.  (00:26:47) Hamstring tendinopathy.  (00:31:05) Efficient running mechanics.  (00:34:00) Sprinting timing and precision.  (00:37:07) Improving Locomotion through Timing.  (00:39:59) Importance of drills in training.  (00:43:41) Natural talent for running.  (00:48:21) Running form analysis.  (00:51:15) Sprinting and bodily organization.  (00:54:40) Athlete data analysis.  (00:58:05) Injury legacy and motor control.  (01:03:07) Plyometric progression and compensation.  (01:07:00) Learned skills in golf.  (01:10:06) Coaching and posture controversy.    If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!   Connect with Vas Krishnan Follow him on IG Check out his Linktree Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our new Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Grab one of the last tickets to our Montreal Workshop Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform https://youtu.be/j9Jwfq2Jt_M

On episode 70 of the David Grey Rehab podcast, David answers two listener questions. The first question is about what sports parents should encourage their children to play in order to help them become well-rounded athletes. David shares his thoughts on the topic, admitting that his answer may vary depending on the day. The second question asks about tips for coaches when they don’t have enough time to fully coach their clients through movements, particularly when assigning homework. David offers advice on how to choose effective homework and help clients be successful in completing it. [00:01:21] Coaching successful homework completion. [00:05:22] Choosing youth sports in Ireland. [00:09:00] Sprinting for athletic development. [00:16:02] Fighting as a non-negotiable. [00:19:11] Importance of Jiu-Jitsu. [00:23:03] Kids and head injuries. [00:26:21] Martial arts and physical development. [00:34:00] Parkour for child development. [00:37:38] Benefits of playing sports. [00:41:09] Choosing sports for children. [00:44:44] Can’t lose movements. [00:52:10] Joint mobility exercises. If you enjoyed this podcast, SHARE it with a loved one and RATE/REVIEW it on Spotify or Apple Podcasts! Connect with David Grey Rehab: Check out our new Foot & Achilles Rehab Program Grab one of the last tickets to our Montreal Workshop Visit our website Follow David Grey Rehab on Instagram Listen to more podcast episodes Subscribe to our YouTube channel Visit the DGR Interactive platform https://youtu.be/KNDjowNvsjc