Coach D's Info
- Custom Training Templates: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/brand/the-shift-method?attrib=302790-lt
- Website: theshiftmethod.org
- Store: theshiftmethod.org/store
- Instagram & Tik Tok: @the_shift_method
- Support the channel through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/join/theshift
- Email: theshiftmethod@gmail.com
Dr. Austin Merrell is the Head PT at Aries Physical Therapy Boca Raton and Imperial Point locations, specializing in sports and orthopedic conditions/injuries. He has been with Aries PT for 3 years now and prides himself on being able to provide evidence-based interventions to any population with sound clinical reasoning. His treatment approach centers around enhancing human performance through optimizing movement, whether it's to complete daily tasks or keep up with the demands of sport. Austin has experience working with various clientele, ranging from general population to elite college and professional athletes.
Where to Connect with Austin and Aries PT
- Instagram: @Aries_pt and @merell.ar
- Website: Ariesphysicaltherapy.com
- Aries PT is putting together and hosting a charity golf tournament, tentatively planned for April 2024, so be on the lookout for updates on that! Details to come.
Resources:
- Podcast with Robert, Hockey Strength & Conditioning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POtqrKpu2WE
- Podcast with Morgan, PT School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVk-Rouxfdc&t=1s
- Podcast with Keandre, PT School: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnlRymIjnms
- https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2020.9218
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349768129_Getting_out_of_neutral_the_risks_and_rewards_of_lumbar_spine_flexion_during_lifting_exercises
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34400092/
Time Stamps:
- Intro -00:00
- Austin’s Fitness Background - 03:20
- Playing Hockey - 07:15
- Austin’s Current Training - 10:05
- Why Austin Became a PT - 12:43
- Injury and Pain Science - 15:20
- Educational Background - 16:35
- Piece of advice for aspiring PT’s - 18:15
- Small World Connection - 22:30
- PT School During COVID - 23:45
- Aries Physical Therapy - 28:25
- Meaning Behind Aries - 30:15
- Aries clientele - 32:00
- What makes Aries unique - 35:45
- My Beef with Passive Modalities - 37:54
- Mental Fortitude and Nocebos - 40:25
- Spinal Flexion Rant - 42:30
- Outro - 45:32