Listen "Using a fascia based approach to performance training and rehabilitation with Danny Foley"
Episode Synopsis
On this week's episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, Rob is speaking to Human Performance Coach at Rude Rock Strength, Danny Foley. Danny is on this episode to discuss all things fascia and a fascia based approach to performance training and rehabilitation.
In the first half of this episode we get to grips with what fascia actually is and how we can assess an athlete's fascia quality. Despite this being really difficult, Danny explains his subjective assessments and how other coaches can develop their own assessments. Then we start to unpack what a fascia based approach actually is and how its different to a traditional training approach.
In the second half of the episode we dive deeper into what a fascia based training approach is and how it can be specifically used in certain rehabilitations. Given how important the feet as within this approach, we get Danny's take on foot training specifically. This is an incredibly thought-provoking episode and we would love any feedback off the back of it. Enjoy.
Main talking points:
Danny's story
Understanding fascia
Assessing and measuring fascial quality
Fascia based training approach
How does this differ to a traditional training approach
Using this approach to run faster and jump higher
Using the fascia based approach during RTP
Training the foot and ankle
In the first half of this episode we get to grips with what fascia actually is and how we can assess an athlete's fascia quality. Despite this being really difficult, Danny explains his subjective assessments and how other coaches can develop their own assessments. Then we start to unpack what a fascia based approach actually is and how its different to a traditional training approach.
In the second half of the episode we dive deeper into what a fascia based training approach is and how it can be specifically used in certain rehabilitations. Given how important the feet as within this approach, we get Danny's take on foot training specifically. This is an incredibly thought-provoking episode and we would love any feedback off the back of it. Enjoy.
Main talking points:
Danny's story
Understanding fascia
Assessing and measuring fascial quality
Fascia based training approach
How does this differ to a traditional training approach
Using this approach to run faster and jump higher
Using the fascia based approach during RTP
Training the foot and ankle
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