The Shoulder Physio Podcast

#39: Load management: A tour de force with Tim Gabbett, PhD

The Shoulder Physio Podcast

Show Notes

In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Tim Gabbett, who is the training load master. Tim has an incredible resume as both a coach and scientist and recently featured in the top 10 of a list ranking sports scientists from around the world.

In this episode, we go deep into the training load literature and what it may mean for the clinician and coach. We discuss the rise of 'load management' in the cultural zeitgeist and whether this is a good or bad thing. Tim discusses his principles of training load management and also responds to some challenges of his work.

Don't miss this wonderful episode with Tim Gabbett.

Key Papers:

Gabbett TJ The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;50:273-280.

Tim's google scholar profile

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Jared on Twitter: @‌jaredpowell12

Tim on Twitter: @TimGabbett

Tim on Instagram: @gabbetttim

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