In this episode I sit down with Doctor Alyssa Wischmeyer, who is a doctor of physical therapy. Alyssa has over 10 years of experience as a physical therapist and many boards specialties including her orthopedic clinical specialty (OCS) and Sport Clinical Specialty (SCS). Not only does she have these credentials but also is a crossfit trainer with a crossfit level 1 certification. Adding to her professional experiences of rehabilitating other peoples ACL injuries, she also has personal experience...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 4 min
This Solo episode is about all things regarding the ACL or Anterior cruciate ligament. I discuss the prevalence of this injury, and the huge toll that this injury makes on individuals that sustain this injury, and our medical system. The goal of this episode is to equip the listener with the basic understandings of the ACL, what it does, and also predictive factors associated with tearing of the ACL. Next week I will be releasing my conversation with Dr. Alyssa Wischmeyer DPT who has 10 years of...
Dec 08, 2023•30 min
In this episode I sit down with Lucie Hanes; Dual sport athlete and mental performance coach. Lucie Just got off of an amazing summer in both the athletic realm as well as in her mental health coaching business (insideoutathlete.com). She not only placed 2nd in the notoriously difficult leadville 100 amongst females, but she also broke into the 5.14 rock climbing grade by climbing the 7pm show in Rifle Colorado. Each of these accomplishments alone are lifetime objectives for many individuals. In...
Dec 01, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 13
In this episode I sit down with Dr. Alec Dragelin. He is a rehab chiropractor based in Nashville TN. I have know Alec since chiropractic school where he was a mentor to many other students as well as myself. Since school he has accomplished many things both professionally as well as in the fitness realm of his life. He has been a runner all of his life, but during college a sickness abroad made him reflect on his health and broaden his health focus to include strength training and nutrition. He ...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 12
In this episode Dr. Nic explores the topic of fear surrounding injuries. Is fear a good motivator for us to do the right things in order to avoid the negatives of injury and time on the bench? We discuss real life examples of how we can find weak points, and then educate individuals based on these weak points. Not to instill fear, but to empower individuals and to create a plan of action that will decrease the individuals chances of being injured. By the way much of the "weak point" paradigm was...
Nov 17, 2023•14 min•Ep. 12
Description: Welcome to a special Q&A episode of the Hour of Prevention podcast. In this episode, we dive into your most pressing questions about creatine, its uses, benefits, and potential impact on various aspects of performance and health. Join us as we explore topics like the effects of creatine on rock climbing performance, its interaction with protein intake, its influence on endurance athletes, long-term usage considerations, and even its potential impact on testosterone levels. Disco...
Aug 25, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Welcome to the season finale of the Art of Prevention podcast! In the closing episode of Season 1, your host Nicholas Hedges takes you on a captivating journey through the realm of creatine. Since the beginning of Art of Prevention, the supplement creatine has been the most asked topic from you all the viewers. In this episode, Dr. Nic delves deep into the world of creatine, a widely used supplement that seems to be the only topic the fitness industry is talking about at the moment. We explore t...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Join us as Dr. Nic travels to the prestigious Adam State Distance Running Camp as us as we delve into the world of running, performance, and injury prevention. Dr. Nic shares his journey from a young athlete to a chiropractic sports medicine specialist, offering invaluable insights drawn from personal experiences and extensive research. Under the guidance of Coach Green Senior and Junior, Dr. Nic touches on both the positive and challenging aspects of his running journey. Moving on, he explores ...
Aug 11, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Welcome to this informative lecture on "Protein for Muscle Optimization," presented by Nicholas Hedges, a renowned chiropractor and certified chiropractic sports physician with vast experience working with athletes. In this captivating talk, Nic sheds light on the vital connection between nutrition, muscle optimization, and overall physical well-being, tailored especially for CrossFit athletes. Who is this lecture for? If you're an individual between 20 and 60 years old, working out regularly be...
Aug 04, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this captivating podcast episode, we sit down with a special guest, Lukus Klawitter, a published author, former competitive runner, and triathlete turned coach. Lukus shares his inspiring story, about facing the challenges of Achilles injury that threatened his running career at a young age. Lukus Klawitter's path to understanding the human body led him to pursue a Ph.D. in sports science, fueled by the belief that there had to be a way to overcome the odds. Now, as a professor and coach at N...
Jul 28, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
W e delve into the world of ankle sprains, shedding light on the staggering 23,000 occurrences happening daily in the United States alone. But that number might be just the tip of the iceberg, as many individuals may not seek medical attention for their sprains, opting to self-treat and resume normal activities without proper care. Today, we're here to change that! Join us on a journey through the anatomy of the ankle as we explore the most common type of ankle sprain: the inversion ankle sprain...
Jul 21, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome to The Art of Prevention. In this special episode, we visit the Adaptive Action Sports Office at Copper Mountain, where we meet Zach Miller, a remarkable Paralympic athlete who has represented the United States in Beijing. Join us as Zach shares his inspiring journey, discussing how he got his start in snowboarding and the progression that led to his remarkable success. Zach's story is one of resilience and determination. From a young age, he faced the challenges of living with cerebral ...
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Join us for an insightful conversation as Dr. Nic interviews Dr. Taylor Premer, a sports chiropractor who is a passionate advocate for athlete health and wellness. From their shared experiences and personal struggles, they dive into the importance of prevention and empowering young athletes to make informed choices. Taylor's journey began in a small rural town in Nebraska, where he initially became interested in sports and athletics as a middle schooler and high school athlete. As he excelled in...
Jul 07, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Today we delve into the world of sports medicine and injury prevention. In this solo episode, join Dr. Nic, a specialized chiropractor in sports medicine, as he takes us on a captivating journey through the various factors associated with sporting injuries. The reasons behind injuries are not always clear-cut, the landscape is much more nuanced, with multiple variables interrelating and contextual factors coming into play. Today, we'll scratch the surface and explore some of these crucial factor...
Jun 30, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We sit down with Jimmy Sides and Zena to discuss injury prevention and the journey of coming back from injuries. Jimmy Sides, a Paralympic athlete and Marine veteran, shares his experiences and the challenges he faced after a devastating injury that resulted in the loss of his right hand and blindness in his left eye. Jimmy talks about his goal of competing in snowboard racing and making it to the Paralympic team. He shares how he moved from California to train and race, aiming to represent the ...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In Part 2 of our two part series with Dr. Richard Ulm, Dr. Richard sheds light on different training methods used by athletes, exploring the concepts of max effort and repeated effort approaches. Discover the impact of motor neuron recruitment and the challenges associated with these training methods. Gain insights into the effectiveness of repeated effort training for athletes and its potential benefits over max effort training. Dive into the debate between Eastern European and Western ideologi...
Jun 16, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Join us as we talk with Dr. Richard Ulm as he shares his journey into the world of biomechanics, strength training, and conditioning. Through his personal experiences with injuries and extensive education in anatomy, Dr Ulm developed a deep passion for improving athletes' performance. Discover how his fascination with the human body led him to pursue a career in sports chiropractic and delve into the world DNS,and all things stabilization. During his schooling, which included countless hours in ...
Jun 08, 2023•26 min0
Our mission is to decrease the prevalence of preventable injuries and athletes therein optimizing performance by decreasing the time that our athletes spend benched due to injury. We are going to distill information and practices from experts in the field of injury prevention. High level coaches and top performing athletes. We believe this information should be accessible to everyone so that we can reduce the rates of preventable injuries.
Jun 01, 2023•36 sec0
