Ballistic: the book about preventing sports injuries
Summary
Henry Abbott discusses his new book, *Ballistic*, which explores Dr. Marcus Elliott’s evidence-based approach to injury prevention at the P3 Institute. The episode details how analyzing movement data can predict and prevent injuries, contrasting this with traditional reactive medicine. Abbott shares insights on hip mobility and stability, emphasizing that personalized movement training is key to long-term physical health.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Apple Card and Ad networks
Henry Abbott's new book 'Ballistic' and promotion plans
Marcus Vard's background and the founding of P3
The history of medical science and injury prevention
P3's data collection methods and motion capture technology
Scientific rigor and the importance of large datasets
Force plates, landing mechanics, and shock absorption
The critical role of hip mobility and stability
Deceleration as a key athletic trait
Early specialization and the benefits of movement
Book pre-orders, events, and closing sponsors
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