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  • Ep 86: Reducing Risk of BJJ Injuries By Developing the Skill of 'Listening to Your Body' - Why It Matters & Ways to Do It
    2025/07/11

    Join us today as Diana explores what it means to "listen to your body". This advice isn't often backed up by tangible action steps so today let's talk about why it matters, things to pay attention to, & ways to actually build some body awareness.

    Enjoy!

    Research studies cited:

    Gabbett, T.J. (2016). The training–injury prevention paradox: Should athletes be training smarter and harder? BJSM.

    Raya-González et al. (2020). Neuromuscular fatigue and injury risk in elite athletes: implications for practice. Frontiers in Physiology.

    Mehling et al. (2011). Body awareness: a phenomenological inquiry into its meaning in mind–body practices. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine."

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    26 分
  • Ep 85: "MY Debilitating Low Back Story & How I Got to Where I Am Now" - Diana's Story
    2025/07/04

    Join us today as Diana breaks down the history of her debilitating low back pain story from when it started, to how it affected her life to how she resolved most of her pain to how she maintains her low back now. What a journey it's been.

    This is her story.

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    31 分
  • Ep 84: "Yoga, Pilates, Lifting - What's Best for Me for Jiu Jitsu?"
    2025/06/27

    Join us today as Diana & Kris explore different modalities we do off the mats to support our jiu jitsu journey. What's the best for you? Let's find out.

    Enjoy!

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    20 分
  • Ep 83: "Does Being A PT Help w/ Your Jiu Jitsu?", CJI2 Updates, Favorite Fast Food Rant - Q&A w/ Team Open Mat Physio
    2025/06/20

    Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers!

    We talk if being a PT has helped us improve our jiu jitsu, excitement over CJI2, as well as a lovely little rant on best fast food restaurants. Enjoy!

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    25 分
  • Ep 82: "My Knee Feels 200% Better... Choosing the Right Physio for Me" - Lorrain's Story
    2025/06/13

    Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Dr. Lorrain Ko, PT, DPT.

    Lorrain is by trade a physio who works primarily with muay thai fighters. Her & Diana met at a con-ed course through mutual friends, & eventually Lorrain became a client. In this episode, Lorrain speaks on the reasons why she hired a coach/physio for her injury, as well as her biggest takeaways from this experience. We get into some talks about humanity & the importance of that through any rehab process.

    This is her story.

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    37 分
  • Ep 81: Are You in Rehab Purgatory? Let's Find out.
    2025/06/06

    Join us today as Diana explores rehab purgatory, why it's so common with jiu jitsu athletes, and ways to break out of it. It's not an easy journey, but with some tweaks, it can change your whole future on the mats.

    Enjoy!

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    18 分
  • Ep 80: Why Chasing the Next Hot Thing is Slowing Down Your Recovery
    2025/05/30

    Join us today as Diana explores why we always seek novelty, how it intrudes our lives, & why it is actually slowing down your rehab or recovery process.

    Included are a couple questions to hit home for a reality check on what matters.

    Enjoy!

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    14 分
  • Ep 79: "I Felt 80% Less Pain Afterwards" When Low Back Surgery is the Right Decision - Bailey's Story
    2025/05/23

    Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Bailey Brady.

    Surgery is demonized often, which is honestly deserved. But what if there was a case where it was warranted? The small %? What should we do? This is Bailey's story. As much as she didn't want to, it was her right decision. In this episode, Bailey talks to us about how her low back pain got to the severity that it did, how it impacted her life, how she made the decision for surgery, how recovery has been, & where she is now. Bailey is a truly a light in the dark.

    This is her story.

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    37 分