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Dr. Matthew Provencher and Athletic Trainer Tyler Zajac take a look at the injuries plaguing sports and how they affect athletes on the field and your favorite teams. Using analytics and battle tested data from Fantasy Predictors which came from years of


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    Health Matters - Preseason Injury Report Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 17:41


    Tyler and Dr. Matt talk injuries including Tevin Jenkins, Carl Lawson, Jason Croom, Justin Fields and Amari Cooper and how their injuries might affect their performance and things to think about for fantasy implications and team implications. They get into the nitty gritty about what the injuries mean, time away from the field and the specifics. If you want to know injuries this one is for you.

    Preseason Week 1 - Injury Report Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 23:32


    In this episode the guys breakdown the biggest injuries as we head into preseason game 1 week. They look at Saquon, Akers, Wentz, Burrow and more to explain the injuries they have, when they will return and how it affects performance. It's a birds eye view of the players and how their injuries may affect their teams and your fantasy teams. They bring the insight of the medical team to explain team and player decisions and why those decisions are made. It's time to put on your owner/coaching hat and really decide who you are drafting this year.

    NFL Covid Rules 2021 "What you need to know for your players"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 12:29


    In this episode the guys get into the weeds about injury designations and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the NFL and its rule book. They take you on a deep dive into what this means for the teams and players this coming season and the history of the NFL. If you're curious about how all the rules work this is an episode for you.

    Shaken Up - "Where Did The Combine Go?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 15:54


    On this episode of Shaken Up, the guys sit down and talk about this years combine. We discuss the differences between this year and previous years as everything has changed with the presence of COVID-19. It's a deep dive into workouts, medical and everything in between. Find out what the combine is really like and not just what you see on TV.

    Shaken Up - "Dr. Armando Vidal and The NBA"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 29:16


    This week the boys talk to the former head team physician of the Denver Nuggets Dr. Armando Vidal to get the inside scoop on injuries, mental health and the NBA lifestyle. A great speaker and someone loaded with insights Dr. Vidal lets you behind the scenes of what injuries are really like and what are the worst ones for these athletes. If you are an NBA fan or just a fan of data and knowledge you won't want to miss what he has to say about these amazing all-stars!

    Shaken Up - "Thomas Hackett and The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 30:36


    Both Skiing and Snowboarding have been around for a long time but they both seem to gain more and more momentum in the media as time goes on. Something about watching these fearless athletes launch themselves off of massive features or go as fast as they can really has gripped our nation and world. Today we talked to Dr. Thomas Hackett Team Physician for the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Team about what it's like for him and his medical team watching this and what goes on behind the scenes and in the minds of those putting it all on the line to win Gold for themselves, their teams and their countries.

    Shaken Up - "Super Bowl 55 Injury Insights"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 16:24


    This Episode the guys dive into the injuries that will be vital to the success of both Kansas City and Tampa Bay During Super Bowl 55. They discuss what the injuries are, what the teams and athletes can do to get vital players on the field and what performance looks like when playing with these injuries. If you want to learn more about injuries and sports this is the podcast for you, and this is a great episode to put you in the know before the big game.

    Shaken Up - "Mahomes, Fisher and Super Bowl LV"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 11:44


    This week the team dives into the injuries that could have big implications for Super Bowl LV. Find out why Mahomes may have had better numbers after his concussion, what Eric Fisher's achilles injury means for the Chiefs and his future and whether the Buccaneers injured players will be ready to play on February 7th. We also make out picks for who we think will come out on top. "Shaken Up" where injuries are interpreted.

    Shaken Up - "Brees, Rams and Mahomes"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 15:35


    The team takes a deep dive into whats happening in the NFL this week including Drew Brees potential last game and injuries he fought through, The Rams loss and how injuries may have played a part as well as a look into the NFL concussion protocol following Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson's head injuries last week. Dr. Matt Provencher, Dr. Guillaume Dumont and Tyler Zajac ATC make their picks for the NFC and AFC championship games.

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