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Episode 184: In this episode of the Athletic Shoulder Podcast, powered by Inform Performance and hosted by Ben Ashworth, we're joined by Hon. Professor Ian Horsley, a renowned Chartered Physiotherapist and Athlete Health Lead at the UK Sports Institute. With over 25 years of experience in elite sport, Ian has worked with England Rugby, Rugby League, professional football clubs, and was part of Team GB's HQ physiotherapy team at four Olympic and two Commonwealth Games. Ian is internationally recognized for his expertise in shoulder dysfunction, upper limb rehabilitation, and dysfunctional breathing. He also serves as Clinical Director at Back in Action Rehabilitation and holds an honorary professorship at the University of Salford, where he contributes to the MSc in Sports Rehabilitation program. Topics Discussed: The importance of respiratory health in movement and rehab Assessing thoracic shape and breathing patterns to support shoulder function How cranial nerves and eye movements influence pain and range of motion Using the brain's activation to enhance rehabilitation exercises Case studies from elite sport showcasing holistic assessment techniques The 'not the shoulder' approach to shoulder treatment The role of proprioception in athlete performance and recovery Innovative methods like sensory input and non-threatening assessments Gaps in current functional and overhead testing for athletes The value of collaborative research in advancing shoulder rehab Tune in for a masterclass in shoulder performance and rehabilitation, combining neuroscience, biomechanics, and decades of elite sport experience. - Where you can find Ian: LinkedIn ResearchGate X/Twitter Back in Action (Rehabilitation) Physiotherapy in Wakefield - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett Pete McKnight
Episode 178: In this episode of the Athletic Shoulder Podcast, Ben Ashworth sits down with Danny Wilson, a UKSCA accredited Strength & Conditioning Coach with extensive experience in the world of boxing. Danny has worked with hundreds of boxers, ranging from junior amateurs to world champions, and developed the Boxing Science strength and conditioning program. His innovative approach has reached over 10,000 customers worldwide, making a significant impact in the world of combat sports. During this conversation, Danny shares his insights on the critical role of strength and conditioning in boxing, with a particular focus on shoulder health and performance. From the importance of the kinetic chain in delivering powerful punches to addressing the prevalence of shoulder injuries among boxers, Danny dives deep into the essential aspects of conditioning for combat sports. - Topics Discussed The critical role of strength and conditioning in boxing, focusing on shoulder health and performance Danny's journey into the world of boxing and the importance of the kinetic chain in delivering powerful punches The prevalence of shoulder injuries among boxers The need for individualized testing and training to address specific weaknesses and improve overall performance The intricacies of shoulder-specific training for boxers, with an emphasis on stability and strength Innovative testing methods for assessing punch power The critical role of core strength in enhancing boxing performance The importance of individualized training approaches and future exploration in the field - Where you can find Danny: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Instagram Website - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. Output: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett Pete McKnight
Episode 161: In this episode of the Athletic Shoulder podcast, Ben Ashworth interviews Dr Margie Olds, a leading physiotherapist specialising in shoulder instability. Margie has extensive international experience, she has worked as a physiotherapist in New Zealand, the USA, and the UK and she was the lead therapist for British Canoeing and attended the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. - Topics discussed Predicting recurrent shoulder instability Shoulder instability risk assessment tools. Conservative vs. surgical management for first-time traumatic anterior shoulder dislocations. The significance of kinesophobia during athlete recovery. Assessing shoulder readiness & confidence - Where you can find Margie: Linkedin Twitter Website - Sponsors VALD: makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training. Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie Dylan Carmody Steve Barrett Pete McKnight
Episode 156: Ben Ashworth chats to Jo Gibson. Jo is a Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist working at the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and a Consultant for R4P. She has worked as a Shoulder Specialist since 1995 and lectures nationally and Internationally about assessment and rehabilitation of the shoulder complex. Jo has co-developed Masters modules with Liverpool University for the diagnosis and treatment of upper limb pathology and has co-authored national guidelines for the management of different shoulder pathologies. Jo's recognized expertise has resulted in consultancy work with many elite sports teams in varying sports including football, rugby, cricket, gymnastics, swimming, boxing, canoeing and tennis. - Topics Discussed Addressing Communication Challenges The Role of the Kinetic Chain in Shoulder Function Parallels in Assessment and Treatment Approaches Individualisation in Shoulder Rehabilitation - Where you can find Jo: LinkedIn X (Twitter) Check Out Jo's Shoulder Course - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. - Where to find Athletic Shoulder Website Podcast
Episode 154: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Edel Fanning, BSc, MSc, PhD. Edel is a chartered physiotherapist and leads the upper limb rehabilitation service at the Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin. Prior to working in Dublin, she worked as a Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist in the UK National Health Service. She has a keen interest in shoulder biomechanics, the sporting shoulder and injury prevention and has worked with elite athletes from a wide range of sporting disciplines. She completed her PhD at the University College Cork investigating the use of return to play criteria post glenohumeral joint stabilisation. Her work explores the role of 3D biomechanics and the use of novel upper limb functional tests in assisting return to play decision making post shoulder reconstruction in contact athletes. - Topics Discussed The Role of Isokinetic Testing in Shoulder Rehabilitation Objective Markers for Return to Play in Shoulder Rehabilitation Go-To Exercises for Shoulder Rehabilitation The Role of Psychological Readiness and Confidence - Where you can find Eden: LinkedIn X (Twitter) - Sponsors Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. TeamBuildr: A platform for any coach in any setting. Every day, thousands of coaches log into TeamBuildr to write training programs, build questionnaires and access athlete and client performance data. Teambuildr is a complete platform. Whether you're building your own programming, looking to create custom reports or give athletes a tool for accountability, they've built it out. Output Sports: is a faster, cheaper and more efficient way to test, analyze, report and program athletic performance - all in a single platform and sensor. Provide comprehensive performance evaluations with 200+ assessments spanning VBT, strength, power and movement. Validated by 10+ years of scientific research. - Where to find Athletic Shoulder Website Podcast
Episode 151: Ben Ashworth chats to Karl Denvir the Head physiotherapist for Queensland Reds. Karl has a proven track record in delivering high quality clinical outcomes and accelerated return to performance. Karl was previously the lead physiotherapist at European Rugby Champions Leinster, and worked for Ireland Rugby and Worcester Warriors. In this conversation Ben and Karl delve into the most common shoulder injuries in rugby and strategies for prevention and rehabilitation. Topics Discussed Top 3 shoulder injuries Karl is managing Thoughts on managing the collision shoulder Holistic approach to return-to-play decisions The role of the neck in upper quadrant injury - Where you can find Karl: LinkedIn X (Twitter) - Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training - Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport. - Where to find Athletic Shoulder Website Podcast
This week Joel takes listeners to Kansas and chats with Ben Ashworth. They talk through a variety of topics, such as how the breweries are dispersed, bar memberships, other interesting laws surrounding beer, and much more From Portland, Maine to San Diego, California. Austin, Texas to Duluth, Minnesota. The bright lights of New York City to the farmland of rural Iowa. Brewery Travels plans to run the gauntlet of locations, providing in-depth information on as many places as possible. With episodes coming out weekly on Tuesdays, Brewery Travels is where you can get your fix if you enjoy a craft beer or traveling. Cheers! DRINK LOCAL EVERYWHERE! Follow Joel's travels on social media: Twitter: @brewerytravels Instagram: @brewery_travels Website: www.thebrewerytravels.com BREWERY TRAVELS - Episode 87: Kansas City, feat. Ben Ashworth
Standardized testing is commonly performed in the health and performance world to determine baselines, monitor performance, or help return an athlete to sport.The lower extremity has received most of the attention, but the ASH Test, or Athletic Shoulder Test, popularized by Ben Ashworth, is a great option for the upper extremity.In this episode, I talk to Ben about the ASH test and how to best use it for both rehabilitation and performance.Save on Ben's Online CoursesAlso, Ben was super gracious, and has a big discount for you on his new online courses on the testing and training of the athletic shoulder! Click the button here and be sure to use coupon code REINOLD at checkout!Full show notes: https://mikereinold.com/testing-the-athletic-shoulder-with-ben-ashworthMy Black Friday Sales are Here! Save 25% off all my online courses and Inner Circle mentorship program now through Cyber Monday (11/28/22). End the year by leveling up your knowledge, earning some CEUs, and saving big on all my courses. Click here to head to MikeReinold.com/black-friday to learn more. Click Here to View My Online Courses Want to learn more from me? I have a variety of online courses on my website!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show_____Want to learn more? Check out my blog, podcasts, and online courses Follow me: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
Chris and Sam sat down with Ben Ashworth to discuss athletic shoulder strength testing. Ben is a physio, coach, high performance consultant, and PhD candidate specializing in shoulder rehabilitation, monitoring, and performance. We dive into: the conception of the ASH test, differentiating short versus long lever testing, reliable testing setups, rate of force vs peak force, specific numbers and percentages to use as rough standards, frameworks for return to practice and sport, and much more. More about Ben: Athletic Shoulder Instagram Athletic Shoulder Website Ben's Twitter Ben's Online Course: Athletic Shoulder Level 1 Papers discussed and references: Force Awakens The ASH Test ASH References ASH Test Protocol --- More about us: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/e3rehab Website: https://e3rehab.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e3rehab/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/E3Rehab --- Sponsors: Minimalist Footwear: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/ (Discount code: E315 for 15% off) VALD: www.vald.com --- @dr.samspinelli @dr.surdykapt @tony.comella @chrishughen --- This episode was produced by Matt Hunter.
Episode 116: Dr Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth chat to Raph Brandon. Raph has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 12 years at the English Institute of Sport as both Director of Performance Solutions and as the Head of Strength & Conditioning during his time there. Raph has also been the Head of Science, Medicine and innovation at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Raph is currently working for Breakaway Data as the Head Of Performance Science in Europe and much of this episode is focussed on his current activity supporting elite teams and athletes with data and technological solutions. Topics Discussed What is Breakaway Data Why should we collect data Player centred Approach to Data Creating meaningful performance questions Identifying Signal v Noise Where you can find Raph LinkedIn Twitter BreakAway Data Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you'll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today's clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Ben Ashworth is a dual qualified shoulder specialist who has over 20 years of experience working with athletes as a physio and strength coach in a wide range of performance environments. Ben has worked in elite rugby at London Wasps, across Olympic sports in the lead up to London 2012, and spent six years as […] The post Ben Ashworth on Outcome-Driven Shoulder Training & Performance appeared first on Robertson Training Systems.
Episode 109: In this Research Unpacked episode Ben Ashworth chats to Physiotherapists Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey who contributed on the 2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels. This episode covers a lot of content and will therefore have a part-2 to follow this first conversation. Topics Discussed: Advise for writing articles Shoulder Consensus Paper Screening or monitoring for shoulders? Shoulder specific RPE? Should pathoanatomic diagnosis drive rehab? Does pain equal an injury? Where does psychology fit into injury management Papers Discussed in Part-One: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972489/ Where you can find Ariane: Twitter Where you can find Paul: Instagram Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 107: Ben Ashworth chats to Darcy Norman a qualified PT, AT and S&C with over 20 years experience in the human performance industry. He is currently a performance coach for the US Mens National Soccer Team and the Lead Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs. Darcy has previously enjoyed roles at the German Mens National Team, A.S. Roma, FC Bayern Munich, EXOS and many other roles as a PT, AT and S&C Coach. This episode between Ben and Darcy was recorded a little ago whilst Ben was still at AC Sparta, with the conversation covering nuances of effectively working in soccer managing workload & recovery in elite environments. Topics Discussed: Communication between club and national team Individualisation within team settings Collaborating on technical & tactical information with coaches Optimal on-field volume & Intensity Maximising Recovery Where you can find Darcy: LinkedIn Twitter Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 106: Dr Andy McDonald chats to fellow Inform Performance Host Ben Ashworth. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength & Conditioning & UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball & Professional football. Ben provides consultancy & education for MLB teams based on original research in Athletic Shoulder strength monitoring developed in Premiership Rugby https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000365 This work is currently applied in MLB & NFL teams, Premier League football, Olympic swimming, British tennis and other upper limb sports worldwide. Ben has successfully developed and implemented monitoring processes in a number of challenging environments to minimise injury risk and support high performance programmes. Providing independent consultancy services to the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, London, UK and in the development of their shoulder assessment and research pathway. Her has also worked across 4 seasons as Director of Performance in European Football at Sparta Prague 2019-2022 and over 20 years experience in elite sport environments. Topics Discussed: What is the Ashtest Comparing lower limb performance with the upper limb Comparing peak force with RFD in the shoulder Case studies where monitoring informs a shoulder strategy Athletic Shoulder Courses Where you can find Ben: Website Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 105: Ben Ashworth chats to Philipp Jacobsen a Physiotherapist and Performance Consultant. Philipp is has an extensive background in sport with previous roles in Physiotherapy and Performance Management at Liverpool Football Club, Aspetar, Portsmouth FC, Panathinaikos FC and Eden Reha. This easy listening episode explores Philipps journey through professional sport with Ben and Philipp exchanging experiences. Topics Discussed: Phil's background working in Greece, Aspetar and the EPL Working with external practitioners Play or not play pressure Functioning as a ‘caretaker' Who should be a Director of Performance Workflow of a typical day in professional football Where you can find Philipp: LinkedIn Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 102: Ben Ashworth chats to Wayne Diesel a Sports Physiotherapist with a lifetime of working at the highest level of sport around the world. Wayne is a South African educated Physiotherapist who during his Physio career has worked with The Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Gloucester Rugby Football Club, Charlton Athletic Football Club, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Springboks Rugby and more! On top of this international multi-sport experience Wayne has also worked in the USA as Sports Performance Director at the Miami Dolphins and as the Director of Player Care at the San Antonio Spurs. In this episode Ben and Wayne will reflect on Waynes incredible career journey, where the Physiotherapy profession is going and the technical differences between different sports and leagues. Topics Discussed: Embracing different approaches for player care Where is sports Physiotherapy going? Injury prognostic expectations across different sports/leagues Risk assessment and communication Perspective on being a specialist v generalist Where you can find Wayne: LinkedIn Research Gate Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Ben featured on episode #296 of the Pacey Performance Podcast. This #bitesize episode takes a great clip from that episode where he discussed - The ASH test and what it tells us about shoulder health Why assessing rate of force development (RFD) is so important to shoulder health What is next in the area of shoulder health assessment Check out the full episode with Ben here - https://www.sportsmith.co/listen/pacey-performance-podcast-296-ben-ashworth/ This episode is supported by RockDaisy, the only FREE AMS on the market. AMS Lite features reporting capabilities, questionnaires and forms, alerts and communication, data sharing, data visualisation and calendar views.
Episode 100: Ben Ashworth chats to Jerry Flannery the current Lineout and Defence coach at Harlequins Rugby. Jerry is a former Irish rugby union player who during his playing career enjoyed great success with both Munster and Ireland. As a coach Jerry has a diverse background from Arsenal Football Club in the Premier League as an Academy Strength & Conditioning Coach to of course rugby where he has been a technical coach at both Munster and Harlequins. This episode will at large discuss Jerry's journey from player to coach and some of the key lessons or experiences that have shaped his coaching career thus far. Topics Discussed: Transitioning from player to coach Getting buy-in Recognising team culture Where you can find Jerry: LinkedIn Twitter Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
In this episode, we dive into assessing and training the shoulder for performance with the notable physiotherapist Ben Ashworth. Ben is best known for his development of the ASH test and expertise in developing shoulders at the highest levels of performance. He is currently the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and host of the Inform Performance Podcast. You can find him on Twitter @benashworth and Instagram @AthleticShoulder
Episode 96: Ben Ashworth chats to Nigel Walker OBE The Performance Director of the Welsh Rugby Union. Nigel is a former international athlete and rugby union player who has represented Great Britain as a high hurdler before switching to rugby, earning 17 international caps for Wales. Nigel is the first guest we have spoken to that has be awarded an OBE which for him was an honour he received in 2019. On top of a successful athletic career and an OBE he has enjoyed professional roles at the English institute of Sport and the BBC prior to his current role in Rugby. In this episode Ben and Nigel predominantly discuss managing change as an overarching topic. Topics Discussed: Nigel's background Fundamentals of change Identifying strategies for different environments Managing reluctancy to change Where you can find Nigel: LinkedIn Twitter Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 167 is with the Director of Performance at Sparta Prague Ben Ashworth We discussed:
Episode 92: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Ryan L. Crotin, an Organisational Strategist, Baseball Scientist, Coach, Research Author and Educator. Ryan has enjoyed a wealth of experienced both academically and professionally. He has notably worked as an Research Associate Louisiana Tech University & Auckland University of Technology as well as being a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Penn Throwing Clinic within the Department of Orthopedics at the University of Pennsylvania. In professional sport he has enjoyed roles in Professional Baseball at the Los Angles Angels, Baltimore Orioles and The St. Louis Cardinals. In this episode Ben and Ryan talk all things shoulders, pitching and baseball as it relates to high performance. Topics Discussed: Background Ryans's academic work on pitching Training the pitchers shoulder Testing positions for shoulder profiling Direction specific force development Session cost for high velocity throwing Bodyweight targets for upper body force production Where you can find Ryan: LinkedIn Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 86: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr. Kelly Starrett - A Coach, Physical Therapist, Author, and Speaker. Along with his wife Juliet, Kelly is co-founder of The Ready State. The Ready State began as Mobility|WOD in 2008 and has gone on to revolutionize the field of performance therapy and self-care. Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California. Kelly's clients include professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. He also works with Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world-and national-record-holding Olympic lifting and power athletes, CrossFit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. Kelly is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Becoming A Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. Kelly and his work have been featured on 60 Minutes, The View, The Joe Rogan Experience, CBS Sports, Outside Magazine, Men's Health, Men's Journal and dozens of other podcasts, magazines, and books — including Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Body and Tools of Titans. Topics Discussed: Getting athletes ready to perform Scaling Individualisation Diagnosing readiness Scaling 1-2-1 services on remote tools Built to move book Where you can find Dr. Kelly Starrett: Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube Website Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Dr Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
Episode 83: Ben Ashworth chats to Laura Penhaul a Physiotherapist who is also impressively a double World Record holder, Performance Manager and Consultant for Expeditions/World Record Attempts/Elite Sport and Corporate Speaker. Laura as Physiotherapist has worked in Paralympics, rowing, private practise all before testing herself as an athlete leading a team to achieve two world records rowing across the Pacific in 2015/16. Topics Discussed: Background Lessons from ocean rowing Human centred performance approach Athlete empowerment Key considerations managing female athletes Working outside of sport Where you can find Laura: Linkedin Twiter Website Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Dr Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
In this episode we pray for RedBar, Ian shares his psychic visions, Ben Ashworth gets out of jail, Rollo is in a new video, the fat Mersh tape gets reviewed again, Proud boys in Canada, Lupe sells blank shirts, trevor moore dies at 14, Angry mom's try to cancel Louie CK, and much more! Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VwK7RiLX14&t=52s Join the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IanEllisPod?fan_landing=true New Royce Da 5'9 PhillipWave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qge0YfdcLu8&t=21s
In this episode Vinny Beatle comes to replace Ian Ellis as the host. Ben Ashworth gets kicked out of his house and arrested. Mersh waddles up to Baked Alaska. Jesse PS Doxxed HipStar. Ryan Old Mersh comedy review. SaiyanZ yells at Chez. Long handles the haters, and much more. Check out the video version: Ian Ellis LLC YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=526hPYNcPIA&t=167s New Royce Da 5'9 PhillipWave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qge0YfdcLu8&t=21s
Episode 82: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Steve Ingham a Performance Consultant and the Director of Supporting Champions. Steve earlier in his career was the British Olympic Association Sports Science Manager and then English Institute of Sport as the Head of Physiology and then Director of Science and Technical Development where he led a team of 200 scientists in support of Team GB and Paralympics GB. He is the host of the Supporting Champions podcast, exploring aspects of human performance and an author, having written the best selling ‘How to Support a Champion: The art of applying science to the elite athlete', discussing and inspiring the importance of learning and adapting to reach our maximum potential. Recently he also released a second book, The First Hurdle: A guide to searching, applying and interviewing for jobs in sports performance. In this episode Ben and Steve will discuss how Steve's Supporting Champions venture is developing high performance teams in both elite sport and corporate cultures. Topics Discussed: Developing effective practitioners Creating psychological safety Delivering difficult conversations Scaling strategies to improve performance Where you can find Dr Steve Ingham: Website Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Youtube Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Dr Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie
In this episode Ben Ashworth threatens to kill himself, the true crime community judges Ian Ellis, Lupe Fiasco and Royce da 5'9 rap about Ian, Helendakeller eats cum, ESPN drama grifts, and much more! Check out the video version: Ian Ellis LLC YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSOQDdA3UTk&t=15675s New Lupe and Royce stuff on PhillipWave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIbZ2fCAwU&t=364s
Episode 77: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Phil Glasgow the Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Irish Rugby Football Union having previously held the position of Head of Sports Medicine at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland for 14 years. He was Chief Physiotherapy Officer for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games where he led the physiotherapy team of the most successful British Olympic Team in history. In this episode Ben and Phil have a pragmatic discussion about performance, decision making, effective learning and more. In this episode Ben and Phil discuss: How do we make good decisions Shifting from an injury prevention mindset to a performance mindset Are we actually communicating effectively? Optimal tissue loading Knowing verses doing Becoming a better learner Where you can find Phil: Twitter LinkedIn Website Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth
Episode 73: Ben Ashworth chats to Véronique Richard a Mental Performance Consultant for Cirque du Soleil. Véronique has also worked for the INS Quebec, Water Polo Canada, and many other elite organisations. Véronique has a Ph.D in sport sciences and her applied expertise is in performance psychology. Through risk friendly environments to encourage people to navigate through discomfort and grow psychologically - Véronique uses movement improvisation as a method to stimulate creative mindset and set the stage for creative problem solving, creative ideation and creative performance. In this episode Ben and Véronique discuss: Véronique’s background Creativity in performance Implementing creativity for athletes Coaches using creativity exercises Where you can find Véronique: Twitter LinkedIn Research Gate Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth
Episode 70: Andy McDonald & Ben Ashworth chat to Clive Brewer for a part-2 conversation following the part-1 we recorded for episode 65. Clive is a Performance Specialist in Applied sports science, strength and conditioning and integrated sports medicine. Clive has a wealth of experience delivering high performance programs over a 20+ year career applying evidence-informed practise in elite sports. Clive has enjoyed multiple roles in the UK and more recently stateside at the Toronto Blue Jays and Columbus Crew. This episode with Clive focusses on evidence based practice, technology and more using practical case studies for context. In this episode Andy, Ben and Clive discuss: Evidence based practise applied in sport Matching the level of evidence to the level of performance Implementing change Early adoption verses sunken cost fallacy Force diagnostics for performance Absence of longitudinal data Using typical asymmetry to benchmark RTP / KPI’s Where you can find Clive: Twitter LinkedIn Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth
Episode 69: Following the Inform Performance X Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast last week, this week Eric Cressey is the guest on the Inform Performances podcast. In this episode both Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth ask Eric the questions as the second edition of a two part series. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance and the current Director of Player Health & Performance at the New York Yankees. In this episode Andy, Ben and Eric discuss: Lowerbody & Upperbody standards in thowing athletes Scaling Programs Strategies to protect players from Injury Rotation strength in perspective Cervicothoracic relationship with the throwing shoulder VBT & RFD in throwers Workload management in throwing athletes Where you can find Eric: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Website Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth
Episode 68: Inform Performance X Elite Baseball Development Podcast Swapcast. In this episode Eric Cressey chats to Inform Performances own Ben Ashworth the Director of Performance for AC Sparta Prague and Director of the Athletic Shoulder. Eric is one of the best know S&C coaches globally, he’s the president and co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance and the current Director of Player Health & Performance at the New York Yankees. Eric chats to Ben about the lessons he has learned through his experience in European football and rugby and highlights how coaches can more effectively monitor the workload of their athletes. We will be following this episode up with a second part where Inform Performance will be hosting Eric Cressey. Where you can find Eric: Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Website Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth
Episode 66: Andy McDonald hosts Ben Ashworth, Stig Andersson, Martin Asker & Fredrik Johansson to close the Inform Performance European Shoulder Series. All of the panelists for this discussion all recently recorded episodes with Ben leading into this group conversation. In this episode Andy & the panel discuss: Biggest challenges working with shouldersObjective tests depending on sportVelocity based training assessment of the shoulderTests for assessing the scapulaAssessing the transfer of force from the lower-body to the upper-bodyAssessing trunk contribution to the shoulder in the kinetic chainTesting considerations for ACJ injuries Where you can find the panel: Stig AnderssonMartin AskerFredrik Johansson SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
Episode 64: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Martin Asker the Director of Handball Research Group at Sophiahemmet University. Martin is a Clinician, lecturer and PhD in sports medicine epidemiology who is specialized in shoulder injury rehab & prevention. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode Ben & Martin discuss: Martins backgroundCommon throwing shoulder diagnosesCauses of shoulder overload Clinical diagnosticsTesting athletes shoulderScap dyskinesia thoughtsAC-Joint rehabilitation Where you can find Martin: Twitter SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
Episode 62: Ben Ashworth chats to Stig Andersson a Physiotherapist, PhD. Clinician, lecturer and researcher. Stig works at the Norwegian Institute of Sports medicine in Oslo with an interest in the prevention and rehabilitation of shoulder injuries in overhead athletes. This episode is a part of the Inform Performance European shoulder series. In this episode Ben and Stig discuss: Stig’s backgroundHandball demandsPreparing the shoulder for handball Determining readiness after injury Benchmarking late stage rehab force profilesEarly stage rehabOffloading the shoulder via the kinetic chain Where you can find Stig: Twitter SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
Episode 61: Ben Ashworth chats to Dr Fredrik Johansson from Soffiahemmet University Musculoskeletal & Sports Injury Epidemiology Center & the Tennis Research and Performance Group. Freddy as you’ll hear has a background and special interest on the shoulder so who better to interview or chat to him than inform Performances own Mr Ben Ashworth. In this episode Ben and Fredrik Johansson discuss: Fredrik’s background Balancing performance and risk mitigationPreparing high velocity movementsEfficiency of movementSpecificity v general preparation Strength training for tennis Monitoring in tennisResilience The melting candle analogy Where you can find Fredrik: Twitter SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
Episode 60: Ben Ashworth chats to Paudie Roche the lead S&C for the under 23's and under 18's at Arsenal. Paudi has a wealth of experience and before moving to Arsenal in 2013, Paudie worked with the Irish National rugby union team, Munster Rugby and also with University College Cork. He was also crowned Coach of the Year (Youth Sport) by the UKSCA in 2015. In this episode Paudie and Ben discuss LTAD for academy players with Paudie providing very transparent examples and stories from his experience at Arsenal. In this episode Ben Ashworth and Paudie Roche discuss: Paudie’s backgroundHow S&C has changed over Paudie’s career Bench marking player development Academy gym based markers Transitioning players from academy to senior teamTraining alongside fixture congestion Where you can find Paudie: TwitterLinkedIn SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
Episode 58: Ben Ashworth hosts his first episode of Inform Performance. On this episode Ben chats to Dr David Opar the Director of the Sports Performance, Recovery, Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre at Australian Catholic University. David completed his undergraduate degree in Human Movement at RMIT University in 2008. He commenced his doctoral thesis (PhD) in the area of hamstring strain injuries at the Queensland University of Technology in 2010. He also heads up the ACU Hamstring Injury Group and is leading the way in hamstring injury research. Dr Opar and his team are in close consultation with professional sporting codes both nationally and internationally to deliver evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies for their athlete group. In this episode Ben Ashworth and Dr David Opar discuss: David’s backgroundHamstring Injury risk mitigationMinimal dose for hamstrings Optimal sprint dosage Timing training stimuli within competitive schedulesWhen & how to use nordics Load tolerance RTP Criteria’s Where you can find David: TwitterLinkedIn SponsorInform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: InstagramTwitterOur Website Our Team Andy McDonaldBen Ashworth
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Director of Performance at AC Sparta Prague, Ben Ashworth. I first spoke to Ben at the start of 2017 when he was at Arsenal FC. At that time the Ash test was still in its infancy and although Ben could detail what it was and how he uses it, he wasn't able to explain some of the work he was doing at various different clubs. This part two with Ben allowed me to dive deeper on some of the great work he has done as a consultant in baseball and rugby as well as his move overseas and into a Director of Performance at AC Sparta Prague. If you enjoyed this episode with Ben, you may enjoy these other episodes from coaches working in football; Tom Little, Mathieu Lacome or Jack Sharkey. I hope you enjoy this episode with Ben Ashworth. In this episode we discussed... Who is Ben Ashworth (background, education & current role)? Transition into Director of Performance RTP processes and norms across different countries and cultures Hamstring injury prevention protocols RTP decision making The ASH test Using force plate vs something like the new force hook Shoulder health and quantifying strength & RFD at the shoulder Ben can be found on Twitter @benashworth This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Hawkin Dynamics, the team behind the world's only wireless force plate system. Hawkin Dynamics can be found at hawkindynamics.com and you can follow them on Twitter @hawkindynamics This episode is also sponsored by IMeasureU. IMeasureU are a world leading inertial platform to precisely quantify body movement and workload metrics in the field. IMeasureU can be found at imeasureu.com and you can follow them on Twitter @imeasureu. This episode is also sponsored by Omegawave, the only non-invasive readiness technology to assess both brain and heart. Omegawave can be found at omegawave.com and you can follow them on Twitter @omegawave. This episode is also sponsored by Athlete Monitoring the world’s most comprehensive, versatile and cost-effective Athlete Health & Performance Management platform for elite sports. You can find their website at athletemonitoring.com or on Twitter @athletemonitor Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP
In this episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast, I am speaking to Head Football Athletic Trainer at Northwestern University, Kevin Kikugawa. I had the pleasure of talking to Kevin for today's podcast about his thoughts and practices around injury prevention. Kevin is slightly different to my usual guests who have a sports science or strength and conditioning background but I think it's so valuable to get insights from others in the performance team on topics that are key to us all. If you enjoyed this episode, these episodes with Jarrod Wade, Ben Ashworth and Jurdan Mendiguchia may be of interest. Hope you enjoy this episode with Kevin Kikugawa. In this episode we discussed... Who is Kevin Kikugawa (background, experience and current role) Injury risk reduction strategies Technology Making the right decisions with purchases Bringing 'best practice' into an applied setting Differentiation between sports Departmental integration S&C staff Across the RTP process Pre-training prep - your views Foam rolling Stretching Breathing exercises Kevin can be found on Twitter @kevinkikugawa24 This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Hawkin Dynamics, the team behind the worlds only wireless force plate system. Hawkin Dynamics can be found at hawkindynamics.com and you can follow them on Twitter @hawkindynamics This episode is also sponsored by IMeasureU. IMeasureU are a world leading inertial platform to precisely quantify body movement and workload metrics in the field. IMeasureU can be found at imeasureu.com and you can follow them on Twitter @imeasureu. This episode is sponsored by BLK BOX, leaders in performance training equipment & facility design. BLK BOX manufacture and distribute a full range of strength training equipment across Europe from their Headquarters in Belfast, Northern Ireland. BLK BOK can be found at blkboxfitness.com and you can follow them on Twitter @blkboxfitness and Instagram @blkboxfitness. This episode is also sponsored by Kitman Labs. Kitman partners with leading sports teams to achieve consistent success, on and off the pitch. Over 150 teams across the globe use Kitman Labs' Athlete Optimization System to simplify daily operations and rely on the company's unique analytics to uncover the factors that influence success. You can find Kitman Labs at kitmanlabs.com and on Twitter @kitmanlabs. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com. Enjoy PP
Following their recent editorial (https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2018/11/09/bjsports-2018-099457) in the BJSM, and the publication of the reliability paper in the #BMJOpenSEM https://t.co/lCFcZNi5Tu - we managed to get this international team of collaborators around the table at BMA House, to discuss the applicability of the ASH test in guiding the return to play process following shoulder injuries. Steffan Griffin had the pleasure of hosting Ben Ashworth, Laura Tulloch, Nav Singh & Daniel Cohen, who take us through the journey behind the test, and how it can be used within the clinical setting. Some great examples & case-studies for anyone who sees upper limb injuries in sport! If you’re interested in the paper & the group’s work, you can follow them here: https://twitter.com/AthleteShoulder https://twitter.com/benashworth https://twitter.com/lt_physio https://twitter.com/paddhog https://twitter.com/danielcohen1971 https://twitter.com/i/status/1021381112378155009
As part of this masterclass episode focusing on hamstring injuries, I am speaking to Dave Opar, Anthony Shield, Lachlan Wilmot, Ben Ashworth and Matt Taberner. After the great success of the sprint masterclass episode, velocity based training masterclass episode and the training load masterclass episode I decided to continue with the structure and pick out some of the best bits around the topic of hamstring injuries. It was great to listen to these guys again, talking about Nordics, Nordics and Nordics as well as return to play post injury, alternatives to Nordics and injury prevention strategies in the field. Enjoy. In this episode, you will learn - Dave Opar When and where hamstring injuries occur Why people resist the Nordic exercise Anthony Shield What we know about hamstring injuries Why Nordics aren't 'functional' Matt Taberner Return to play post hamstring injury Lachlan Wilmot Hamstring injury prevention strategies in the field Ben Ashworth Getting buy in into Nordics using the Nordbord Dave can be found on Twitter @davidopar Tony can be found on Twitter @das_shield Matt can be found on Twitter @matttaberner Lachlan can be found on Twitter @lachlan_wilmot Ben can be found on Twitter @benashworth This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is sponsored by Fatigue Science. Fatigue Science combine wearable technology with biomathematical science developed by the US Army to offer fantastic insights into sleep and cognitive fatigue. This episode is also sponsored by Forcedecks. If you want to know more about ForceDecks, listen to episode #139 of the Pacey Performance Podcast with co-founder, Dr. Daniel Cohen. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com below. Enjoy PP
Fight Club DC was established due to the 2004 demise of Vans Skate Park. Anthony Smallwood and Ben Ashworth acquired the ramps (and the Vans column padding) and decided to set up an "underground" indoor space for skateboarding, music, art, and of course, parties, after two years of increasing popularity and a wildly destructive party, a media campaign was organized to proclaim the "death" of fight club. Meanwhile operations continued, with emphasis on more low-key celebrations
FINDING A LINE Guests: Bruce Adams, Ben Ashworth, Sam Boo, Jamie Early, Amanda McDonald, Louis M Schmidt, Anne Smith Host: Christopher Kardambikis Recorded on April 14th, 2017 @ the Skate Bowl behind Union Market // Washington, DC. The art community will tell you Ben Ashworth is an accomplished visual artist, educator, designer, builder and skateboarder. His friends will tell you he’s a lunatic who skates too fast and works too hard. Either way, his work exists at the collision of art, skateboarding, community and play, and speaks largely for itself. His public projects blur the lines of activism and art, and tend to draw the surrounding communities in to participate. Ben Ashworth, Louis M Schmidt, Anne Smith and friends talk about the history of skate zines in Washington DC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/paper-cuts/support
“It’s the thought process, rather than the tech, that will help people make those decisions around the endurance, the fatigue, sprint athlete, the high intensity athlete.” In today’s edition of The Podcast Arsenal Football Club’s Ben Ashworth joins us to discuss the research he has been part of with looking at the shoulder. After a brief intro Ben starts out discussing what is going on at the club now, and how the international fortnight will impact how they handle the players with club. We then touch upon what they have been looking at for the past 4 years with evaluating their athletes. This leads into his work with force plates, and how that has lead him to some new research. Ben breaks down where the idea of looking at the shoulder came from. He then shares with us what they looked at, how this test could possibly work with training, and why they picked the tests they did. We finish off talking about how the test could show differences in overuse type issues (pitchers/swimmers) vs collision injuries (football/rugby). For more from Ben make sure to follow him on twitter at: @benashworth, and Instagram at: @athleticshoulder, and his shoulder consultancy at www.bxrlondon.com ENJOY THE CONTENT? THEN YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT THE STRENGTH COACH NETWORK! You can find sensational content just like this in The Strength Coach Network. As a member of The Strength Coach Networks, you can access over 200 hours of the highest-level lecture content just like this one for 48 hours for only $1. Follow the link below to sign up and use the code CVASPS at check out to get a 48 hour trial for only $1. Check out The Strength Coach Network Here! https://strengthcoachnetwork.com/cvasps/ #StrengthCoach, #StrengthAndConditioningCoach, #Podcast, #LearningAtLunch, #TheSeminar, #SportsTraining, #PhysicalPreparation, #TheManual, #SportTraining, #SportPerformance, #HumanPerformance, #StrengthTraining, #SpeedTraining, #Training, #Coach, #Performance, #Sport, #HighPerformance, #VBT, #VelocityBasedTraining, #TriphasicTraining, #Plyometrics
On this week’s show we chat about the British Athletics Championships, Mo Farah, and reflect on Nike’s Breaking2 project. Yuki runs the Gold Coast Marathon, and Preston want a Ben Ashworth way. Plus you guys Rate Your Run, stand atop the Podium, and rock your kit all around the world and we’ve got the second part of our Brave Athlete interview with Prof Simon Marshall and 3 time-world champion xterra triathlete Lesley Paterson.
In the episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast I am speaking to first team physiotherapist at Arsenal Football Club, Ben Ashworth. Although Ben is a physio, he also has an Msc in strength and conditioning from St Mary's University in Twickenham. Ben is an expert when it comes to shoulder health which led to some very interesting discussions in part two of this episode. In this episode you will learn - Who is Ben Ashworth (background, education and current role) Ben's thoughts around RTP protocols Hamstring injury prevention Monitoring strategies and how these are fed back to coaches to inform practice Ben's relationship and opinion on the new ForceDecks force plates Shoulder health and quantifying strength & RFD at the shoulder Links mentioned - Arsenal FC SEMS Conference Alan McCall & Greg Dupont paper on the Hamstring Isometrics The Athletic Shoulder course Athletic Shoulder evening lecture (webinar) Ben can be found on Twitter @benashworth This episode of the Pacey Performance Podcast is sponsored by Vald Performance, the team behind the NordBord and the new Groinbar, a hip and groin strength measuring solution. They can be found at valdperformance.com and you can get more information on the groin bar at groinbar.com and on Twitter @groinbar. This episode is also sponsored by Coach Me Plus who can be found on Twitter @CoachMePlus and at their website coachmeplus.com. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following on Twitter @strengthofsci or visiting strengthofscience.com/podcast. Enjoy PP