In this episode, Nikki Garcia, a physiotherapist with the Toronto Raptors, discusses keeping athletes active during rehab by modifying activities. She emphasizes assessing risk with patients. Nikki covers common basketball injuries, explains various tendon problems, and offers injury risk and management tips. She highlights working with strength coaches, baseline tests, and knowing athletes' injury histories. Other topics include ACL rehab, core strengthening for back injuries, mind-muscle connection, and myths about the IT band.ChaptersIntroduction and BackgroundModifying and Adapting ActivitiesInjury Prevention StrategiesReturn-to-Play ProcessIsometric Exercises for Pain ManagementCollaboration Between Physiotherapists and Strength CoachesBaseline Testing and Injury HistoryMitigating the Risk of Injury: Addressing AsymmetriesIndividualized Approach to ACL RehabManaging Lumbopelvic Injuries: The Role of Core StrengtheningThe Importance of the Mind-Muscle Connection in TrainingClarifying Misconceptions: The IT Band and StretchingLinks:IG: @nikkig.ptConnect with me:IG: Follow @evans.performance for additional insights and content.Newsletter: Join my newsletter (https://theathleticedge.beehiiv.com/subscribe) for a deeper dive into the episodes and to keep up to date on the release of new episodes!Thank you for listening! Stay tuned for more valuable discussions on strength and conditioning with industry experts. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast to help us reach more listeners.

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