Dr. Anloague is a nationally respected clinician, educator, researcher, and the founding owner of Orion Physical Therapy. With nearly 30 years of experience in spine rehabilitation and sports medicine, he has worked with athletes from youth and collegiate levels to elite professionals.

His research focuses on the utility of functional and clinical testing to reduce injury risk and optimize performance. He has published widely on clinical measures, shoulder injuries in overhead athletes, neurodynamics, and spinal anatomy, and he is a highly sought after national speaker on these areas.

Phil is currently a Research Consultant for NBA league initiatives as well as the Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers, with prior consulting roles across MLB, NFL, and collegiate athletics.

Find Dr. Anloague via:

Email: panloague@oriontherapy.com

IG: drphil_uddpt

01:04 Phil's Professional Journey

05:50 Entering High Performance Environments

09:17 Framework for Athlete Profiling

16:10 Biomechanical and Functional Testing

18:45 Ankle Sprain Initiative

20:47 Athlete Profiling and Archetypes

30:50 Developing the Athletic Type Continuum Index

36:04 Recovery Strategies Based on Athlete Typing

39:35 Future Projects and Closing Remarks

Trent Salo is a widely respected physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, and high-performance strategist and consultant.

He is the founder of The Tendon Lab, located in Traverse City, MI, where he leverages advanced tendon imaging to monitor Achilles and patellar tendon health, and then drawing up customized rehabilitation solutions for his athletes and clients.

Prior to The Tendon Lab, Trent served as the Senior Director of Performance for the Detroit Pistons, and later as Vice President of Player Health & Performance for the Charlotte Hornets.

Currently, Trent is pursuing a PhD focused on tendon health learning from the world’s leading researchers in human tendon health and adaptation.

In this episode we chat about all things tendons - the assessment tools available and adapting the current research frameworks into practical management strategies.

Be sure to look up Trent's work:

• Personal work: www.trentsalo.com
• The Tendon Lab: www.thetendonlab.com
• Traverse City Tendon Summit: https://www.traversecitytendonsummit.com/

00:12 Career Background and Tendon Health Insights

02:14 Current Focus on Tendon Science

04:30 The Tendon Lab: Bringing Professional Service to the Public

06:25 Diagnosing Tendinopathy: Imaging and Symptoms

10:58 Tools for Examining Tendon Health

15:28 Mechanical Properties and Function of Tendons

24:08 Metabolic Health and Tendon Pathology

26:19 Loading Interventions for Tendon Adaptation

28:14 Understanding Tendon Load Responses

28:44 Feedback Loops and Models in Tendon Training

30:44 Practical Applications and Proxies

33:12 Pain Monitoring and Tendon Adaptation

36:35 Loading Prescriptions and Methods

43:05 Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in Tendon Health

45:35 Off-Season and In-Season Tendon Management

51:25 Upcoming Tendon Summit and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Dr. Matt Jordan joins the show to discuss his journey and insights into sports science, with a focus on the evolution of force plate technology and its application in athletic training and rehabilitation. Matt reflects on his career steps, mentorship experiences, and pivotal moments that shaped his research and practical approaches. The conversation delves into the specifics of testing and training eccentric qualities, particularly reflexive eccentrics, and the methodologies for improving athlete performance post-injury.

Matt also shares his latest projects and the valuable resources available on Jordanstrength.com for practitioners looking to enhance their knowledge and application of strength and conditioning principles.

00:48 Early Career and Mentorship

02:54 Discovering Force Plate Technology

05:02 Advancements in Return to Sport

07:33 Challenges in Return to Play Testing

14:18 Innovative Testing and Training Approaches

20:55 Asymmetries and Benchmark Standards

25:56 Kinematic Assessments and Practical Applications

30:09 Kinematics and Mechanics in Athletic Training

30:53 Exploring Eccentric Abilities in Athletes

31:30 Innovative Robotic Leg Press for Force Measurement

32:36 Challenges in Measuring Eccentric Strength

32:58 Longitudinal Study on Eccentric and Concentric Force

34:22 Understanding Eccentric Force Output

35:19 Braking Mechanics and Injury Prevention

40:36 Reflexive Eccentrics in Rehabilitation

49:11 Future Directions and Exciting Developments

IG: @jordanstrength

Website: www.jordanstrength.com