Radical Health Rebel
Welcome to the Radical Health Rebel Podcast, where Leigh, a renowned Functional Medicine Practitioner, CHEK Practitioner, CHEK Faculty Instructor, Active Release Techniques® Therapist, Emotion Code Practitioner, author, and podcast host, takes you on a journey to achieve optimal health, wellness, and happiness. With his extensive training and years of clinical experience, Leigh provides a truly holistic approach to health that has proven effective even when other methods have failed.
Join us every week for insightful discussions and expert interviews focusing on chronic pain, gut health, and skin health. Leigh's diverse background and passion for holistic healing brings you valuable knowledge and practical tips from leading experts in the field. Whether you're struggling with persistent health issues or simply looking to enhance your well-being, the Radical Health Rebel Podcast is your go-to resource for achieving a vibrant and healthy life. Tune in and start your journey to radical health today!
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72 - Hamstring Strains with Matt Wallden
In this episode, I spoke with my good friend and colleague, Matt Wallden, the Head of CHEK Institute Faculty about hamstrings strains.
Matt completed a thesis on hamstring strains in elite football players as part of his Master's degree in Osteopathy over 20 years ago and consulted with elite sports teams, such as Chelsea FC and Wasps RUFC, as well as elite British sprinters.
So who better to discuss the how's, what's, and why's of hamstring strains, how to prevent them and how to rehabilitate from them than Matt?
We discussed:
2:13
Matt's background
7:20
Function of the hamstrings
13:41
The different role of the hamstrings in humans
27:49
Matt's Master's Thesis on Hamstring Strains
35:45
Weakness of hamstring strain research
45:00
The medical approach to hamstring strains
49:45
Gravity Patterns & hamstring strains
57:30
The Cumulative Micro-trauma Model
1:06:44
Viscero-somatic reflex & hamstring strains
1:18:42
Optic, Otic & Occlusal Plane Reflexes and hamstring strains
1:23:47
Matt's Top Tips
You can find Matt@:
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https://twitter.com/MattWallden
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