Best Eric Cressey Podcasts (2024)

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Pinch Hit Friday #9 - Vacation Training Tips 12:03

29m ago12:03

12:03

Happy Thanksgiving! We're often asked by athletes what they should do for training when they're away from the gym for a bit, whether it's for a holiday, vacation, wedding, honeymoon, bachelor party, or something else. In this podcast, Eric discusses the merits of mixing in some training while you're on the road - and also highlights how to get in t…

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#213 - Lola Anderson - How To Turn Your Dreams Into Reality 1:26:40

8d ago1:26:40

1:26:40

Lola Anderson is a rower for Great Britain and Olympic Gold Medalist. Expect to learn why you should be confident in speaking your dreams aloud, how athletes find time to socialise, the sacrifices made by young elite athletes growing up, Lola’s evolving journey toward body confidence as a professional athlete, how metrics and teamwork shape elite r…

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Pinch Hit Friday #8 - The Nutritional Tipping Point Age 7:23

1h ago7:23

7:23

In this podcast, Eric discusses how the impact of poor nutrition isn't often appreciated until it's too late in an athlete's career. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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Pinch Hit Friday #7 - Where to Look When Injuries Don't Make Sense 9:51

35m ago9:51

9:51

Ever wondered why an athlete might have pain even though a MRI or x-ray was "clean?" In this podcast, Eric discusses some potential outside-the-box causes of weird sports medicine challenges. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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#212 - Andrew Steele - Contrarian Views, Authenticity and Personal Branding 1:16:15

20d ago1:16:15

1:16:15

Today I’m joined by Andrew Steele is a former Olympic medalist, turned health tech founder. Andrew holds a much more contrarian view and is not afraid to speak his mind, which is refreshing because it’s so often that athletes are guarded and you miss the good stuff. Expect to learn what sports should be considered olympic, the paradox of athlete he…

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Pinch Hit Friday #6 - Don't Overlook the Thumb 8:00

6d ago8:00

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In this episode, Eric discusses the functional anatomy of the thumb and outlines its importance for both pitching and hitting - and how taking care of it can both improve performance and reduce the risk of injury in a baseball population. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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#211 - York-Peter Klöppel - Red Bull's Head Of Mental Performance On Mental Training 1:24:11

10d ago1:24:11

1:24:11

York-Peter Kloppel the head of mental performance at Redbull. What are some of the challenges with a vast range of different athletes? What sorts of technology can help us develop our mental performance and mindset? Or does technology hinder our development in some areas? Expect to learn, the misconceptions surrounding Red Bull's role in sports, st…

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Pinch Hit Friday #5 - The Perils of Cross-Training 7:05

1M ago7:05

7:05

Cross-training is an important inclusion in any long-term athletic development model, but that doesn't mean that every athlete is prepared for every endeavor. Eric shares insights to optimize this key strategy for all strength and conditioning coaches and programs. Support Our Sponsor: AG1

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#210 - Prof Joe Baker - Should We Be Calling Athletes Talented? 1:24:32

1M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Professor Joe Baker from the University of Toronto. He’s author/editor of 13 books including the Tyranny of Talent, he has authored more than 300 peer reviewed articles and book chapters. What is talent? Why are we using this word so easily? What is the impact of calling someone talented? Should we be using this word? Joe is one of the leading rese…

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Pinch Hit Friday #4 - "Tightness" vs. Cemented Joints 8:25

23d ago8:25

8:25

In this episode, Eric outlines the factors that create the feeling of "tightness;" the difference between stiff and short tissues; and how some joints develop bony overgrowth over time. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #3 - The Problem with Narrow Exercise Selections 7:03

2M ago7:03

7:03

The weight room isn't just a place to get strong; it's also a realm in which we can build a rich proprioceptive environment and enhance transfer to sport skills - all while reducing the risk of overuse injuries. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #2 - When Rehab Goes Wrong 7:29

2M ago7:29

7:29

In this installment, Eric talks about some of the "bad outcome categories" you may see when rehabilitation programs aren't approached correctly. This is a follow-up to last week's installment relating to Tommy John Surgery rehabilitation failures. Support Our Sponsor: AG1By Eric Cressey

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Pinch Hit Friday #1 - Who Fails with Tommy John Rehab? 12:18

2M ago12:18

12:18

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#209 - Dr Laura Healy - How Do We Actually Set Goals Effectively? 1:41:02

2M ago1:41:02

1:41:02

Dr. Laura Healy is an associate professor at Nottingham Trent University who’s research focuses in motivation, goal pursuit, and mental health/well-being across the sport and physical activity spectrum Expect to learn; the importance of having a why within your goals, how to track your progress, why proving other people wrong shouldn’t be a goal, t…

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#208 - Prof Alun Williams - Can Science Solve The Transgender And DSD Athlete Debate? 1:42:19

2M ago1:42:19

1:42:19

Prof Alun Williams of Manchester Metropolitan University who’s research focuses on the genetics of human physical performance, injury risk, health and it’s relation to sex categories in sport. The transgender athlete and DSD athlete debate hit a new height in the 2024 Olympics. But what does the science suggest about this highly debated area in spo…

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#207 - Dr Alex Auerbach - Why Don’t Athletes Take Mindset Seriously? 1:36:03

2M ago1:36:03

1:36:03

Dr Alex Auerbach, performance psychologist having worked with the professional sports teams such as the Toronto raptors, NBA, NFL, MLB, and Olympians. We’re living in a world where mindset, psychology is getting more and more attention. From articles, social media content, to Netflix series, showcasing that mindset, mental skills and working on you…

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#206 - Dr Erin Hoare - How Does ADHD Affect Athletes? 36:28

2M ago36:28

36:28

Dr Erin Hoare is an honorary fellow at Deakin University, a former professional netballer and Australian rules footballer. The conversation around neurodiversity and especially ADHD is growing and Erin’s work has begun to look into the research in the world of sport. Expect to learn what ADHD is, the challenges of ADHD in sport, why people with ADH…

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199. 7 Reasons Young Athletes Don't Make Long-Term Progress 34:16

3M ago34:16

34:16

Many folks think that Cressey Sports Performance only works with professional athletes, but the truth is that we have a long history of training kids in the middle, high school, and college ranks, too. In fact, since 2012, we've had 251 Major League Baseball draft picks from this amateur pool, so you could say that we've seen our fair share of "wha…

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198. Dr. Ryan Hansen on Healthy, High-Performing Feet 1:10:45

3M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

We welcome Cressey Sports Performance chiropractor and manual therapist Dr. Ryan Hansen to the podcast to discuss all things foot and ankle. Ryan speaks to both the structure and function of the foot, with specific focus on common injuries in this region, and the impact of footwear. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.Mar…

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#205 - Ross Dewar - How Do We Actually Build Strong Cricketers? 54:44

3M ago54:44

54:44

Ross Dewar and strength and conditioning with more than 20 years experience having trained some of the worlds leading cricketers. Cricket has a unique relationship with strength & conditioning. How does a sport go from where it wasn’t uncommon for players to be smoking and drinking, to now where the players are becoming elite athletes? How do we tr…

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197. Will Waterman on Proteus Predictions for Hitting and Pitching Velocities 1:01:54

4M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

We welcome physical therapist and Proteus Motion Director of Performance Will Waterman to the latest podcast. Our first ever three-time guest, Will has some exciting Proteus data collection results to share. Will speaks to predictors of hitting and pitching velocities, and shares some compelling data that demonstrates how a rotational athlete's hei…

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#204 - Dr Jim Taylor- Do Parent's Get Too Involved In Sport? 1:12:46

4M ago1:12:46

1:12:46

Dr Jim Taylor psychologist of performance, sport and parenting, an author and an elite level triathlete.The most number one challenge I see with both athletes, coaches and teachers talk about in sport is parents. So I wanted to get Jim back on the show to talk to him about a range of different aspects to parenting not only in sport but in everyday …

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196. Corey Muscara on Leveraging Technology in Pitching Development 1:07:57

4M ago1:07:57

1:07:57

We welcome Wake Forest Pitching Coach Corey Muscara for a far-reaching discussion of developing pitchers. He speaks to leveraging technology, attacking hitters, optimizing pitch arsenals, and embracing outlier qualities. Corey also shares invaluable insights on college recruiting and how the transfer portal and NIL dynamic have dramatically changed…

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195. David Peralta on Habits, Adjustments, Perseverance for 10 Years of MLB Service Time 42:05

4M ago42:05

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We welcome San Diego Padres outfielder David Peralta to the latest podcast for an awesome conversation on the hard work, adjustments, and perseverance it's taken for him to get to 10 years of MLB service time. David speaks to converting from a pitcher to outfielder; how hitting has evolved during his career; and key lessons he emphasizes to up-and-…

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194. Dr. William Kraemer on Strength and Conditioning Education, Research, and Practice 1:06:03

4M ago1:06:03

1:06:03

We welcome accomplished strength and conditioning educator, researcher, and practitioner Dr. William Kraemer to the latest podcast. With over four decades of experience, Dr. Kraemer shares a fascinating history of the evolution of the strength and conditioning and - just as importantly - insights on where it's headed. Support Our Sponsor: AG1…

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#203 - Dr Adam Kelly - How Do We Identify Great Talent? 1:28:40

4M ago1:28:40

1:28:40

Adam Kelly is a Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise at Birmingham City University and Director of the RAYSDLab. How do we identify talent, how do we then nuture it and are we letting talent slip through the cracks without us being aware? Adam is at the forefront and wealth of knowledge in the mechanisms of talent identification research and s…

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193. July 2024 Q&A: Scapular Winging, Decreased Velocity, and Toe Spacers 30:49

5M ago30:49

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It’s time for another listener Q&A! In this week's podcast, Eric covers three questions from our audience relating to scapular winging/dyskinesis, diminished pitching velocity, and toe spacers. A special thanks to this show’s sponsor, Marc Pro. Head to www.MarcPro.com and enter the coupon code CRESSEY at checkout to receive an exclusive discount on…

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#202 - Chris Mesagno - Why Do We Choke Under Pressure? 1:33:24

4M ago1:33:24

1:33:24

Chris Mesagno is a senior lecturer at Victoria University whose research focuses on anxiety and choking in sport and exercise. Why do we choke under pressure? What are the causes for choking under pressure? How do we reduce our chances of choking under pressure? Chris is one of the leading voices on anxiety and choking under pressure and if you’re …

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192. Kevin Vance on College Recruiting, Culture Change and Bullpen Frequency 48:55

5M ago48:55

48:55

We welcome University of Arizona Pitching Coach Kevin Vance to the latest podcast. In his first year with the Wildcats, the pitching staff improved dramatically and the team won both the Pac-12 regular season title and conference tournament. In this conversation, Kevin shares some of the key initiatives that drove this success, as well what importa…

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#201 - Geir Jordet - The Psychology Of Penalty Kicks 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

1:05:01

Geir Jordet holds a PhD. in soccer and psychology and teaches and conducts research on psychology and elite performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences. Expect to learn; the fundamentals to a good penalty taker, are different personalities are suited to penalities, why the style of the kick doesn’t matter, why teams should have enforcers …

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191. Dave Wallace on Five Decades of Pitching Development 1:07:17

5M ago1:07:17

1:07:17

We welcome wildly experienced MLB pitching coach Dave Wallace to the latest podcast. With over five decades in professional baseball – beginning with a career of his own – Dave has served in roles ranging from minor league pitching coach all the way up to MLB General Manager. “Wally” has played an important role in the development and success of so…

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#200 - 10 Lessons From 200 Episodes 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

To celebrate 200 episodes of Raising Your Game I break down some of the lessons I've learnt form the past 100 episodes. Expect to learn; how the support/challenge matrix helps build resilience, the difference between failure and mistakes, why not all self talk is created equal, why to strive for excellence and not perfection, why your emotions aren…

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#199 - Dr Julie Johnston - 8 Strategies For Coaching Gen-Z Athletes 1:21:15

5M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

Dr Julie Johnston is a Senior Lecturer in Sport & Exercise Psychology at Nottingham Trent University who also competed in international swimming for Ireland and Northern Ireland for ten years, participating in three Commonwealth Games and three World Championships. Her research focuses on behavioural, social and environmental influences on children…

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#198 - Peter Hurley - The Importance of Drive, Character, and Trust 1:17:14

5M ago1:17:14

1:17:14

Peter Hurley is an elite sailor for the US and portrait photographer who is regarded as the industry leader in headshot photography having shot world wide athletes and celebrities. Expect to learn; how to find your drive, how to avoid complacency, the importance of character and effort in sports, the impact of social media on self-image, embracing …

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#197 - Adam Meakins - 5 Myths of Physiotherapy 1:08:20

6M ago1:08:20

1:08:20

Adam Meakins a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach.Expect to learn why bad posture doesn’t causes back pain, deadlifting won’t get you injured, your weak core doesn’t cause your pain / injury, why muscle imbalances are normal, why how you move or do exercises doesn’t always predict your injury risk, and m…

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#196 - Patrick Gaudreau - Why We Should Aim For Excellence & Not Perfection 2:11:46

6M ago2:11:46

2:11:46

Patrick Gaudreau is a professor of psychology at the University of Ottawa. Patrick’s work has spanned form achievement, motivation, performance, and perfectionism into the realm of excellencism. Expect to learn, why we have a desire for perfection, why perfectionists make good cheats, what excellencism is, the difference between excellencism and pe…

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#195 - Ben O'Keeffe - How To Take Criticism & Trust Your Decisions 53:22

6M ago53:22

53:22

Ben O'Keeffe is an international rugby referee.Expect to learn: what some misunderstood qualities of rugby referees are, how to deal with criticism, how to not let mistakes stop you from making decisions, how to trust your intuition, why respecting referees is so important, how football's new blue card is a good thing, and much more.Instagram - htt…

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#194 - Joe Welstead - The Benefits Of Having Athletes In Business 1:23:25

7M ago1:23:25

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Joe Welstead is a former commonwealth swimmer turned entrepreneur and creative. Expect to learn, why athletes make good employees in business, how to set unbreakable goals and rules, why others should set your goals for you, how his new brand Oshun simplifies hydration, how to learn to delegate and let go of control, why swimming can be made more e…

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190. Justin Su'a on Establishing Processes, Solidifying Confidence, and Failing Forward 1:24:51

8M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

We welcome process and development coach Justin Su'a to the podcast for a deep dive into how athletes can establish good processes, separate out bad outcomes, and build unshakable confidence. Justin brings a wealth of knowledge from his work with a variety of sports and the military, so there's something for everyone in this discussion. I found mys…

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2022 Bern Consensus Statement - (Ben Ashworth, Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey) 56:49

8M ago56:49

56:49

Ben Ashworth chats to Physiotherapists Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey who contributed on the 2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels. This episode covers a lot of content and will therefore have a part-2 to follow this first conversation. Topics Discusse…

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Ben Ashworth - Shoulder Monitoring & Rehabilitation (High Performance Consultant & Athletic Shoulder Specialist) 52:13

8M ago52:13

52:13

Dr Andy McDonald chats to fellow Inform Performance Host Ben Ashworth. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength & Conditioning & UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball & Professional football. Ben provides con…

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Dr Ryan Crotin - Baseball Special (Organisational Strategist, Baseball Scientist, Coach, Research Author & Educator) 59:05

8M ago59:05

59:05

Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Ryan L. Crotin, an Organisational Strategist, Baseball Scientist, Coach, Research Author and Educator. Ryan has enjoyed a wealth of experienced both academically and professionally. He has notably worked as an Research Associate Louisiana Tech University & Auckland University of Technology as well as being a Postdoctoral Fe…

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Eric Cressey: Part 2 (NY Yankees Director of Player Health & Performance / President of Cressey Sports Performance) 38:46

8M ago38:46

38:46

Following the Inform Performance X Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast last week, this week Eric Cressey is the guest on the Inform Performances podcast. In this episode both Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth ask Eric the questions as the second edition of a two part series. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president…

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Eric Cressey - Part 1: Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast 38:40

8M ago38:40

38:40

In this episode Eric Cressey chats to Inform Performances own Ben Ashworth the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and Director of the Athletic Shoulder. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance and the current Director of Player Health & Performance at the New York …

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Panel Discussion - Ben Ashworth, Stig Andersson, Martin Asker & Fredrik Johansson 58:29

8M ago58:29

58:29

Andy McDonald hosts Ben Ashworth, Stig Andersson, Martin Asker & Fredrik Johansson to close the Inform Performance European Shoulder Series. All of the panelists for this discussion all recently recorded episodes with Ben leading into this group conversation. In this episode Andy & the panel discuss: Biggest challenges working with shoulders Object…

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Martin Asker - Throwing Shoulder (Director of Handball Research Group at Sophiahemmet University) 49:43

8M ago49:43

49:43

Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Martin Asker the Director of Handball Research Group at Sophiahemmet University. Martin is a Clinician, lecturer and PhD in sports medicine epidemiology who is specialized in shoulder injury rehab & prevention. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode Ben & Martin discuss: M…

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Stig Andersson - Preparing the shoulder for handball (Physiotherapist - Norwegian Institute of Sports Medicine) 52:10

8M ago52:10

52:10

Ben Ashworth chats to Stig Andersson a Physiotherapist, PhD. Clinician, lecturer and researcher. Stig works at the Norwegian Institute of Sports medicine in Oslo with an interest in the prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode …

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#193 - Dr Duncan Simpson - What Does It Take To Succeed In An Academy? 1:22:13

8M ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Dr Duncan Simpson is Director of Personal Development at IMG Academy, Mental Performance Coach, and a podcaster. IMG Academy is one of the largest and most well regarded sports facilities on the planet, with 1500 athletes coming through every year, it’s a place where some of the very best have made it in college and professional sports in the US an…

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189. Luka Hocevar on Strength and Conditioning Non-Negotiables 1:27:34

8M ago1:27:34

1:27:34

We welcome strength and conditioning coach Luka Hocevar to the podcast for a thorough discussion on a variety of physical preparation topics, ranging from coach development, to program design, to athlete assessment. Luka also spoke to some key factors that contribute to so much athletic success in his native country of Slovenia as well. If you’re a…

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Dr Fredrik Johansson - The Tennis Shoulder (Tennis Research and Performance Group) 50:58

8M ago50:58

50:58

Episode 1: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Fredrik Johansson from Soffiahemmet University Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury Epidemiology Center & the Tennis Research and Performance Group. Freddy as you’ll hear has a background and special interest on the shoulder so who better to interview or chat to him than inform Performances own Mr Ben Ashworth. In thi…

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