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Kyle Iguchi (@doctordunks) Unstable Surface Training, Is it Really Worth Your Time?

Julian Lo Casto Season 3 Episode 1

SEASON 3 IS HERE!

In today's episode, Julian welcomes on Doctor of Physical Therapy and Head Strength Coach for 4ever Athlete, Kyle Iguchi.

Kyle brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in both rehabilitation as a physical therapist, and as a strength coach, working primarily with basketball players in the private sector.

What you should expect to hear:

  • How a political science major ended up becoming a physical therapist, and ultimately creating "Doctordunks"
  • How Kyle balances the need for injury prevention as a therapist, while also maximizing athletic potential in the weight room
  • The benefits of balance and stability training in the context of athletic performance
  • Kyle and Julian rant about unstable surface training, and give you their hot takes
  • Kyle provides tangible and actionable steps for including balance training into your programming
  • Discuss common misconceptions regarding injury prevention and return to play protocols
  • How Kyle manages residual training effects, such as muscle imbalances, detraining from injury, in athletes who are returning to competition after an injury or layoff 
  • Overuse injuries and how we may effectively combat them

MUCH MUCH MORE!

For more information check out Kyle on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctordunks/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@kyleiguchidpt

For more information check out Julian on:

Instagram: https://instagram.com/julianlocasto/?hl=en

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@julianlocasto?lang=en

Twitter: https://twitter.com/julianlocasto

COACHING/TRAINING RESOURCES:

For coaching inquiries, programs, guides, and more, check out our website: https://www.challengerstrength.com/


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