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Join Tom Haberstroh and Henry Abbott, from Truehoop.com, while diving into the subtleties of the current NBA injury crisis. Henry shares the ideas of his next book, “Ballitics: The New Science of Injury Sree Athletic Performance”, exploring the alarming rate of injuries in the NBA and the world in general.
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The two explain how biomechanics, in particular the role of hips, is essential for athletes to reach maximum performance and longevity. Abbott shares his experiences with Dr. Marcus Elliott and the Piak Performation Process (P3) and stresses that injuries are not inevitable but avoidable with appropriate prevention care.
A detail of the NBA logo before the match between the Strait Pistons and Charlotte Hornets on February 09, 2025. (Photo of Nic Antaya / Getty Images)
(Photo of Nic Antaya / Getty Images)
(0:41) Henry Abbott joins the show
(2:26) The large number: 6,000 NBA games missed due to an injury
(17:46) Small: decrease of 72% of the deaths of heart disease
(20:46) Little Number: 11,000 Newtons of Force
(28:00) Small: 300% increase in back -up times
(32:52) Little Number: $ 45 million Suns Performance Facility
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(40:26) How to prevent injuries now and in the future
(43:20) P3 Breathing exercise
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