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Muscles and Management
Over the last near decade, Gerry DeFilippo has trained THOUSANDS of athletes from the youth to pro level across all major team-sports.
Gerry started his gym and brand, Challenger Strength, as an ambitious 22 year old still finishing his college degree.
In the time since, he has built his facility and following into a nationally recognized performance company training thousands of athletes both in-person and online.
Gerry brings guests across all areas of sports and performance training, giving the listener inside access to his rolodex of collegiate, world renowned private and professional performance and sports coaches.
If you are looking to improve your own performance OR knowledge of performance/sports training (and learn how to shape your career), Muscles and Management is for you!
Muscles and Management
Episode #227 Maximizing Athletic Longevity and Injury Prevention with Wesley Wang
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On this episode of Muscles and Management, Gerry welcomes Wesley Wang, a sports physical therapist specializing in injury rehab and performance optimization. Wesley shares key insights into preventing and recovering from ACL injuries, common mistakes athletes make in training, and how to structure rehab for long-term durability and peak performance.
The conversation covers how strength training impacts injury risk, the role of mobility and stability in rehab, and practical strategies for staying healthy while improving performance. Wesley also debunks common myths about rehab, explains why return-to-play testing is crucial, and offers actionable advice for athletes, coaches, and parents.
All that and more on this episode of Muscles and Management!
Episode Timestamps:
00:45 Introduction to Wesley Wang and his background in sports physical therapy
06:10 The rise of ACL injuries and why they’re so common
12:35 Key strength training principles for injury prevention
18:50 Why mobility and stability matter in rehab
24:15 The biggest rehab mistakes athletes make
31:40 How to safely return to sport after injury
39:20 Debunking myths about injury prevention and recovery
45:05 The importance of long-term athletic development
52:30 Practical takeaways for athletes, coaches, and parents
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