On today's episode we interview Scott Iardella, Founder of Rdella Training and host of the Rdella Training Podcast. He shares his 7 Strategies for Dealing with Injuries with a focus on getting back into your training with no, or minimal amount of time off.

Scott integrates power lifting, olympic weight lifting and kettlebell with a combination of body weight and mobility training to create a perfect blend that maximizes his clients results. After suffering a devastating back injury that prevented him from continuing on as a professional body builder, Scott had to rethink his future. The lessons he learned recovering from that ordeal is what set him on his path to becoming a Physical Therapist. He tells us the importance of training smarter, not harder. Now Scott's approach is scientific. He's learned to also listen to his body and know when to push and when to ease off the throttle.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:-The best exercises for an injured shoulder. Hint: It involve a kettlebell.-The importance of listening to your body.-Alternate options to spinal surgery.-Is icing the best option for joint injuries?-The best treatment for muscle strains.-How do you know when to make a doctors appointment for an injury.-How training becomes rehab-When it's okay to go 100% after an injury.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:All direct links can be found Original Strength by Tim Anderson & Geoff NeupertThe Shock And Awe Protocol By Scott IardellaKettlebell Domination by Scott IardellaRdella Training PodcastThe New Scientific Strength Podcast

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