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The Scope is a nuanced look into the ecosystem of sports injuries, rehab, performance, and culture. We use a holistic and multi-disciplinary lens to detail and analyze topics such as player injuries and return timelines, sports science and therapy techniq


    • Jan 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
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    • 12 EPISODES


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    Is bringing Zion Williamson back this season the right move?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 10:27


    Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT discusses whether the New Orleans Pelicans bringing Zion Williamson back this season is the right move or if he should have redshirted.

    Joel Embiid's hand/finger ligament injury and Harry Kane's hamstring tear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 9:09


    Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT discusses Sixers big Joel Embiid's left 4th metacarpal radial collateral ligament tear and Tottenham and English international striker Harry Kane's hamstring avulsion tear.

    Detailing Anthony Davis and Kyle Kuzma's ankle sprains

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2019 8:36


    Dr. Raj, DPT breaks down the ankle sprains suffered by Lakers wing Kyle Kuzma and superstar Anthony Davis, including details on the injuries themselves, the rehab and treatment protocols, and how the medical staff is walking a tightrope of risk/reward

    Kawhi's knee issues and why he needs load management

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 12:59


    Dr, Rajpal Brar, DPT details Kawhi Leonard's ongoing knee problems - from summer 2017 to present - and why load management is critical for his health and if he'll need it for the rest of his career.

    Anthony Davis' right shoulder injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 11:21


    Dr. Rajpal Brar (Raj), DPT details Lakers big Anthony Davis' right shoulder injury, including what he thinks is going on, how the team is managing it, and what AD needs to work on to stop re-aggravating it.

    The Scope - Ben Simmons' Shoulder, Steph Curry's Hand and PED's

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 41:40


    Dr. Raj and Jason Blevins talk about Step Curry and his broken hand, John Collins and DeAndre Ayton PED suspensions, NBA depth, and Ben Simmons AC Joint.

    Do fans need to be held more accountable? Plus Trae Young's ankle sprain

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 35:12


    Dr. Raj and Jason discuss Trae Young's ankle injury, general risks associated with ankle sprains, and give their thoughts on fan and player accountability when it comes interactions on and off field of play.

    Zion Williamson's lateral meniscus tear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2019 8:20


    Dr. Raj, DPT explains Zion Williamson's right knee lateral meniscus tear and surgery, including additional details on the injury itself, the procedure, his timeline to return, and why a lateral meniscus injury presents with serious risks.

    Patrick Mahomes' and Zion Williamson's knee injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 16:55


    Dr. Raj detailed Patrick Mahomes' lateral patella (knee cap) dislocation including his possible return timeline and analyzed Zion Williamson's right knee soreness and potential contributing factors such as his weight and landing mechanics.

    LeBron & China

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 46:41


    This week Dr Raj & Jason discuss LeBron & the NBA's trips to China and the toll they can take on one's body.

    Zion WIlliamson & his body type

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 47:33


    On the premiere episode of The Scope Dr. Raj & Jason dive into the type of player physically that Zion Williamson is and what his body type and playing style mean for potential injuries. Plus they also discuss Saquon Barkley's injury and what the timetable of recovery is for him.

    The Scope Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 0:48


    Listen to the introduction of Blue Wire's newest podcast.

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