Chasing Energy

EMPOWERING your performance for an athletic life Tim Difrancesco

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  1. Dr. Tim DiFrancesco is the president and founder of TD Athletes Edge. He's the former Head Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. TD Athletes Edge is renowned for its scientific approach to training, nutrition, and recovery for athletes and fitness enthusiasts
  2. Tim’s Incredible Instagram 
    1. https://www.instagram.com/tdathletesedge/
  3. Basketball Strong Podcast
    1. https://www.basketballstrongpodcast.com/
  4. Why Plantar Fasciitis is often misdiagnosed
    1. Solutions
      1. Load / strengthen w/ a towel 
      2. Fasciitis fighter tool
        1. https://www.fasciitisfighter.com.au/
  5. Working through discomfort is necessary
    1. Shoot for 5 out of 10 on a pain scale
  6. Heel raises and variations are key exercises
  7. Why Dr’s default to ‘stop’ healing vs prescribing ‘recovery’ based activities
  8. Why you need to look @ 10 - 12 weeks when it comes to recovery
  9. The dangers of ‘1 size fits all classes’
  10. Tim’s ‘Galvanizing’ moment that sparked his passions
  11. Tim goes full steam ahead after finishing PT school in an effort to be able to help people throughout the recovery journey
  12. The call that led to jumping to Bakersfield, CA which leads to the Six seasons with the LA Lakers 
  13. TD Athletes Edge  has 10 - 15 Employees committed to 
  14. TD’s Mission is to “Help athletes to get strong and stay strong for the long run”
  15. Lower Back pain
    1. Extension or inflection based?
    2.  Look for movement that does not exacerbate the problem
      1. E.g. step up and step down for 10 minutes…
  16. @ 42:00  Spending time with Kobe Bryant
  17. Kobe tears his Achilles, but refused to give in
    1. During late rehab “I feel incredible” 
  18. Tim’s desire to ‘empower’ individuals to thrive
  19. Collagen protein benefits
  20. Offset Arthritis by loading joints and supplementing collagen
  21. “Deep Nutrition” book recommends bone broth
    1. Heat seeking compounds that target your joints
  22. Tim’s quick tip for energy
    1. Sleep hygiene 
      1. Wind down routine
    2. Hydration
  23. Advice on Shin Splints



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