On this episode of the PRST podcast I sit down with Washington Nationals Head Physical Therapist, Washington Spirit Head Physical Therapist, and Senior Director for INOVA Physical Therapy Centers Dr. Seth Blee (@sethblee) to talk shop about Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFR). Seth dives into the underlying principles of PNF and how he relies on our developmental movement sequence to facilitate and restore optimal movement. Additionally, he touches on PNF’s utility when performing functional mobilization techniques on his athletes. In regard to BFR, Seth outlines the physiologic mechanisms that take place to allow for muscle growth without excessive muscle breakdown. Furthermore, he explains the programming model behind BFR and how it also serves as a recovery modality. Lastly, Seth touches on his experience working with Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith after his life-threatening leg injury in November of 2018. You can find Alex’s story, Project 11, on ESPN’s E:60 documentary series. If you’d like to learn more from Seth, check out his virtual course “Strategies for Optimizing Performance” offered through the Institute of Physical Art.
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