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In this episode of Clinically Pressed, we sit down with Coach Deb Sazama, head volleyball coach at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, to unpack a wide-ranging conversation on coaching philosophy, athlete development, and the rapidly evolving landscape of volleyball at both the collegiate and youth levels.Coach Sazama shares her unique journey into collegiate coaching and reflects on how her philosophy has evolved over time, highlighting the importance of intentional culture-building, adaptability, and focusing on the important things for athletes. The discussion dives into how she balances technical skill development with physical preparation, and how her staff approaches workload management to optimize performance while mitigating injury risk in a sport characterized by high repetitive demands.We also explore recruiting beyond the stat sheet, including the intangible qualities that separate athletes at the next level, and what it’s like coaching at the Division III level.The conversation then transitions into youth volleyball, where Coach Sazama offers valuable perspective on early specialization, year-round participation, and the increasing pressure placed on young athletes. She addresses key concerns around injury risk, physical preparedness, and whether current developmental models are truly setting athletes up for long-term success.For athletes and parents navigating the path to collegiate volleyball, this episode delivers practical guidance on multi-sport participation, club vs. school volleyball decisions, and what an “ideal” developmental pathway might look like.Whether you’re a coach, clinician, athlete, or parent, this episode provides an evidence-informed and experience-driven look at how to better develop volleyball players, both on and off the court.#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell #volleyball

In this insight, we explain why cardio may not be the best type of exercise for weight loss. We also discuss why weight loss shouldn’t be your only goal and why improving body composition is just as important, especially if one of your goals is to look better#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault? In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role.www.clinicallypressed.org#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell

Cold tubs are a very common modality for recovery from a hard workout or competition. There are definitely several health benefits to getting in the cold water to help recovery but as with most things, timing and goals are very important. In this Research Review, Dr. Jagim breaks down an article that discusses how cold water immersion impacts anabolic signaling and what that means for you goals in training. Check it out.Source:Roberts LA, Raastad T, Markworth JF, Figueiredo VC, Egner IM, Shield A, Cameron-Smith D, Coombes JS, Peake JM. Post-exercise cold water immersion attenuates acute anabolic signalling and long-term adaptations in muscle to strength training. J Physiol. 2015 Sep 15;593(18):4285-301. doi: 10.1113/JP270570. Epub 2015 Aug 13. PMID: 26174323; PMCID: PMC4594298.www.clinicallypressed.org#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbetabarbell #coldtub

Pelvic floor health is an often overlooked, but critically important aspect of female athlete health and performance. Despite increasing awareness, many athletes, coaches, and practitioners remain unaware of how common pelvic floor dysfunction is among female athletes and how significantly it can impact both performance and quality of life.In this episode of Clinically Pressed, Andrew Jagim sits down with Dr. Lisa VanWiel (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse) to discuss pelvic floor health in female athletes, with a particular focus on urinary incontinence, one of the most common symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction. Research suggests that 60–70% of female athletes experience some degree of urinary incontinence, particularly in sports that involve running, jumping, and high-impact movements. Despite its high prevalence, many athletes are reluctant to discuss these issues or may assume it is simply a normal consequence of sport participation.Dr. VanWiel helps break down why pelvic floor health matters for athletes, how dysfunction can influence performance and injury risk, and what athletes and practitioners should be aware of when identifying potential issues.Topics discussed in this episode include:• The role of the pelvic floor in athletic performance and core stability• Why urinary incontinence is so prevalent in female athletes (60–70%)• Common warning signs and symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction athletes and coaches should recognize• How pelvic floor dysfunction can impact performance, comfort, and confidence in sport• Practical strategies athletes can use to support pelvic floor health• The role of pelvic floor physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the high success rates seen with targeted interventionsImportantly, this conversation highlights that urinary leakage during sport is not normal and should not be ignored. With proper evaluation and treatment, particularly through specialized physical therapy, many athletes experience substantial improvements and can continue training and competing without limitations.Whether you’re a strength coach, athletic trainer, sports medicine clinician, or athlete, this episode provides practical insight into an often under-discussed topic that has major implications for the health and performance of female athletes.#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell

We are taking all the steps to get content back out there on a regular basis, and as we did, we wanted to reach out and say thank you to everyone who has continued to listen and support us. More to come from Clinically Pressed.#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell

This episode features Alex Friedman, strength and conditioning coach and CP Ambassador. Alex is currently out in Colorado finishing up his master's degree. In this episode, we focus on Alex’s background as a wrestler as well as how that is playing into his future plans as a strength and conditioning professional. In his journey, Alex was able to spend time in Las Vegas doing an internship at the UFC Performance Institute. Alex fills us in on everything that they do there to help encourage the best training and care for any UFC Fighter that wants to train there. After hearing about it, it is unbelievably impressive as the focus is on well-rounded training and health for the fighters. We also discuss Alex’s work on his thesis around weight cutting and all the different factors that play into that aspect of combat sports. So much good information in this episode, please check it out and enjoy.www.clinicallypressed.org#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell

The supplement industry is huge and pre-workout supplements are a big piece of that industry. With that there are a lot of promises and false hopes around certain ingredients. Dr. Jagim breaks down what he sees at the role of pre-workouts and what ones might actually be backed by the science they claim to have. A great summary if you've had questions on it.Pre-JYM: https://amzn.to/2AzQo8ySUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1#complicatedsimple #resultthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell #supplements

In this episode, Kyle and Joel sit down and talk about interprofessional collaboration. We specifically talk about how chiropractors and athletic trainers can collaborate to achieve the best outcomes possible for the athletes/patients that they are seeing. We get into the process of how people should get together and approach working together, and how to maximize each other's skill sets.At the heart of it, we believe it is so important to respect each other's fields and know that there are different types of practitioners within their own discipline. This is huge when you are finding people to complement your skill set and provide the best care. Check it out.#complicatedsimple #resultsthatgiveback #heartbeatbarbell SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/clinicallypressed?sub_confirmation=1www.clinicallypressed.org

We break down the complicated to make it simple and break down this pain model to better understand how treating pain not only at the site but also from the potential source at the spine can make a dramatic impact on your overall pain. This Insight lays out what you can do to help address the issues from the source and see how it can help you.#complicatedsimple #progressive #openminded #PBE #EBP #noagenda #performance #training #nutrition #health #wellness #athlete #athletictraining #science #chiropractic #rehab #prevention #clinicallypressed #leadership #concussion #clinical #ATtwitter #at4all