Ep. 120: Q & A - Leg Drive, Hamstring Issues, Enhanced Recovery

About this episode

John and Chris discuss leg power in pitching, blood flow's role in recovery, and recurring hamstring injuries.

In this week's Q & A John and Chris dive into the importance of leg power in pitching, the role of blood flow in enhancing recovery & recurring hamstring injuries. **J ohn, Chris and many of the show's guests are NOT licensed healthcare providers & make NO claims to be . The information provided in this show is not intended to be medical advice & should not be misconstrued as such. You assume all risk & liability by implementing any of the information shared on this show. You should ALWAYS seek the opinions of a qualified healthcare provider in your state/country before using any of the information provided in this show* Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Starting Block Podcast 02:43 Understanding Athletic Development and Training Methods 05:17 The Importance of Leg Power in Pitching 11:24 Mechanics and Variability in Athletic Performance 16:56 The Role of Blood Flow in Performance and Recovery 20:36 Addressing Recurring Hamstring Injuries

People in this episode

Hosts: John Nelson, Chris Scarborough

Topics covered

• leg power
• blood flow
• hamstring injuries
• athletic performance
• recovery

Keywords

• leg drive
• hamstring issues
• enhanced recovery
• athletic development
• training methods

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