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If you know anything about Balance then you must surely know off Richard Kan. Ever heard that massive rapturous laugh at the Norwest clinic? Thatâs Rich. In the second last episode of the season Rich and his delightful laugh join Nick and Jac. In this episode Rich talks about his story at Balance as a practitioner in its youth he then talks about how he got to where he is now. Richard is known in the community for being a reputable and knowledgeable mentor and when talking to the boys he talks about the importance of having one himself and the relation having good mentors has on your success.
Along with Mentors, mistakes are a crucial ingredient in success and Rich talks about the importance of making mistakes and how they help you fast track your growth and development. Finally the trio discuss shoulder pain and injuries, with particularly focus on a commonly under diagnosed condition.
Please enjoy a fantastic podcast that not only applies to practitioners but anyone who is striving for success in their own personal field.
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In the final episode of Season 3 with just Nick and Jac, the guys chat all things knee. They talk about the BioPsychoSocial factors involved with knee pain and then compare that approach with the Bio-mechanical approach. The boys also go into detail about how the same diagnosis between 2 different people can have very different recovery paths. They talk about the loads, injuries, and recovery associated with different sports including Crossfit, Basketball, and Golf. Overall a very insightful talk for anyone dealing with knee pain or trying to manage patients with knee pain.
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On this talk the boys welcome special guest Matt Crooks. Matt is one of the co-founders of Balance Health and Performance. You may not have seen Matt too often at the clinics as he is running the show behind the scenes, however Matt is an Exercise Rehab and Pilates instructor with a deep understanding of human movement and biomechanics.
In this chat we get to see the unique relationship between Nick and Matt, we get an insight into how Balance was developed in particular in the early years. Matt then goes on to explain the important connection between treatment and rehab, the difference between cueing versus motivating, the different types of cueing and how important they are.Towards the end of the chat Matt explains where Pilates fits into rehab and how it can provide benefit to everyone.
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In this episode Jac and Nick dive into the effects of manual therapy.
The boys talk about the physiological effect of manual therapy, what needling does and the difference between needling and acupuncture. They also talk about the BioPsychoSocial model of manual therapy, the positive or negative narratives a patient may have and the role the practitioner has in regards to that narrative, as well as the patients experiences, and discussing beliefs.
The boys discuss the evolution on manual therapy and why someone should get manual treatment. Please also enjoy Jacâs fantastic role-playing of Rusty the Plumber, which is one of the main highlights
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Jess Larder is one of the fittest Manual Therapists you will ever meet and on this
talk Jess uses her first hand experience to dive into the common issues involved
with running. Jess talks about the biomechanics, common issues runners
experience, and the other non biomechanical factors that influence runners. If
youâre a runner or participate in running sports then you will love this chat.
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Why is it important for a Practitioner to be a good coach?
In this talk Jac and Nick discuss this question and break down what the role of a
coach is in particular with rehab, which they then go into the 4 components of
rehab; skill acquisition, tolerance, repair and strength & conditioning.
The talk finishes by talking about the different types of fatigue a patient can
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Our very own James Dimitroff is back again for a hilarious chat with Jac and Nick. For those of you that have been treated by James you would have noticed his loud and friendly charisma that he brings to every session, and thatâs what the boys discuss on this episode. In which the âTherapeutic Allianceâ is talked about in detail⊠a very important element that is required in the treatment room.
The boys talk about being professionally unprofessional which was put on full display through this whole episode.
Further on in the talk the conversation is taken to a more clinical side with the importance and function of a well formulated diagnosis discussed as well as the difference between process focused vs outcome focused patients and how that effects the therapeutic alliance.
An overall funny chat with James being in top form as always.
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Jac and Nick are back for the third season of the Balance Experience Podcast.
In the first episode the boys discuss the sales and marketing aspect of manual
therapy and the ethics involved in selling yourself as a Practitioner.
Nick gives insight into the early years of being a Manual Practitioner and the
sacrifices and dedication that were made in order to get to where he is now.
Finally the boys finish with finding yourself and growing yourself as a
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Alessio is a Crossfit athlete and gym owner who was destined for greatness. Not until an ongoing unresolved hip issue was truely diagnosed with a life altering experience - CANCER. A word that evokes emotions of despair, fear, but also hope.
Join us as we delve into Alessio's journey through cancer and how he overcomes the identity issues associated with it.
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Rachel is a gym owner and advocate of women's health. She shares her experiences within the fitness industry and shows us what resilience looks like in business and her personal journey through motherhood.
Join us as we delve into Rachel's journey and thoughts on motherhood, training and business ownership.
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An athlete comes in many forms. True to its name an athlete has the ability to pick up different sports and have a natural talent in transition to them. So says true of Dave, an ex professional rugby player that hung up the boots in search of his own journey in business. Now, an F45 owner, Dave shares with us his experiences in sport, and his life as a husband, dad and business owner.
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When a natural talent enters the practice it is evident within the first session of meeting them. They have an innate or inborn gift for a specific activity, either allowing one to demonstrate some immediate skill without practice, or to gain skill rapidly with minimal practice. None speaks more true to Scott Wilson. A professional rugby defect, he sought something that would challenge him elsewhere...weightlifting.
Join us as we delve into Scotty's journey to the Commonwealth Games, the trials and tribulations of what it takes to get there and his experience in business ownership.
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Matt is a Balance HP OG. Although most would view Matt as powerlifting coach and athlete, there is so much more to this humble and well spoken individual. He has experienced highs and lows in training and competition, but it's what happens off the competition floor that really defines who Matt is.
Join us as we delve into Matt's journey through injury, recovery, and training his way toward success.
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Ella is not only a WBFF Pro, but an icon in the fitness world. She has been paving her way through the health industry being a coach, athlete and mentor to those in need of a higher standard of training and dieting information.
Join us as we delve into Ella journey into the fitness industry, where it has taken her, and where she is going.
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James is our very own Chiropractor at Balance Health and Performance. If you know James, you'll know he is charismatic, jovial and humble. However in late 2019, James' world came crashing down as an unexpected turn of events occurred 10 days before his wedding.
Join us as we delve into who James is and the events that he has had to battle to make a return as Dimo2.0!
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Andrew is the head coach and director of Chalk Up, a Crossfit gym located in the heart of Sydney in Alexandria. Andrew describes his journey from humbling beginnings to what it was like to have his gym; where he had put his blood sweat and tears, burn to the ground. On reopening the next chapter of his gym he must then navigate his way through the Covid outbreak.
Join us as Andrew delivers his high of highs to low of lows during his experience as a business owner, husband and father.
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Join Nick and Jac in the season 1 finale - âThe Final Smackdownâ. They sit down and recap last weekâs episode with YV2 gym owners Sean and Brent, and their journey through business ownership.
The lads review the season that was, the highâs and the lowâs, and what is to come next season! Stay tuned to the vent of all vents - âthe god complex in practitionersââŠ. a must to listen to.
As always, Emil ends our premier season with a banger of a joke!
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Sean and Brent bring you their experiences of how they started their personal training business - YouVersionTwo (YV2). From humble beginnings; a coffee date, transcribed their future together. The YV2 brand has had its share of adversity, but resilience has always prevailed and is led by its captains. The boys are dedicated to strength, education and community. Find out how they did it!
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Join Nick and Jac as they recap last week's episode on oral health, nerve pain, and referred pain with Dr. Mathew Ramzy, answer questions from viewers (Q&A), enjoy a typical Greek 'vent', and delve into mythbusting common fallacies.
The boys share experiences from the practitioner point of view to help inspire and educate like minded individuals. There is always time for Emil's (Nick's dad) joke of the week!
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Dr. Mathew Ramzy, initially a qualified Pharmacist, became a Doctor of Dental Medicine after experiencing changes within the Pharmaceutical industry that didn't line up with his values. Dr. Ramzy shares not only his experiences within Dentistry, but delves into the pathologies and neurologies of dental medicine. An intelligent individual, this episode will interest A LOT of the other practitioners out there!
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