Chapter 1
Rewriting the brain's recovery blueprint
Chapter 2
Legendary physical resurrections
Chapter 3
The science of the support squad
Chapter 4
Your personal starting line
Ch 3 · The science of the support squad
coach Managing External Expectations
Quiet the noise to find your stride (turn it down), talk it out and trust the strength inside (oh yeah).
coach Real-time 3D motion capture maps joints so athletes can use data to adjust their movements and prevent repetitive strain injuries.
Quiz
Which joint did NBA superstar Stephen Curry retrain his body to load in order to protect his fragile ankles?
Quiz
What technology uses multiple cameras and reflective markers to map an athlete's movement in 3D?
coach Therapists act as mental and physical co-pilots through months of repetitive rehabilitation.
Quiz
What is the term for gradually increasing physical stress on healing tissue to make it stronger?
Quiz
Why is the psychological bond between an athlete and their physical therapist considered so critical?
Fun Fact
High-tech healing: Many elite athletes use anti-gravity treadmills, developed by NASA, which use air pressure to reduce their body weight by up to 80% so they can run safely!
Quiz
What is the name of the phenomenon where people perform better when working in a group rather than alone?
Quiz
What psychological benefit does peer support provide to injured athletes during long rehabilitation periods?
Glossary
support network (noun)
A group of people who provide emotional, practical, or professional assistance to an individual. Klay Thompson credited his athletic trainers and family for his successful 2022 return after consecutive major injuries.
A group of people who provide emotional, practical, or professional assistance to an individual. Klay Thompson credited his athletic trainers and family for his successful 2022 return after consecutive major injuries.
Quiz
What is the primary risk of an athlete rushing back to play before their tissues have fully adapted?
Quiz
Who is responsible for setting the official, safe return-to-play timeline for a professional athlete?