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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In this episode, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the topic of squats and whether they are bad for the knees. They start by sharing their experiences of watching football and their morning routines. They then introduce themselves and their podcast, Beyond Pain. The conversation shifts to the question of when someone should be concerned about their pain and seek professional help. They emphasize the importance of addressing pain that affects daily activities and quality of life. The main topic of squats and knee health is then explored, with both hosts expressing their belief that squats are not inherently bad for the knees. They discuss the importance of progressive overload and adapting tissues to load, as well as the role of fear avoidance and self-confidence in managing pain. They conclude by encouraging listeners to not be fearful of pain and to let pain guide their dosage and ability guide their treatment.

Takeaways
Address pain that affects daily activities and quality of life.

Squats are not inherently bad for the knees, but modifications may be necessary depending on individual circumstances.

Progressive overload and tissue adaptation are important for managing knee health.

Fear avoidance and low self-confidence can contribute to chronic pain.

Let pain guide dosage and ability guide treatment.

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In this episode, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss patellofemoral pain, also known as anterior knee pain. They compare it to low back pain in terms of its complexity and the need for a management approach rather than a fix. They explore the importance of ruling out other diagnoses and focusing on allowing the knee to load better. They also discuss strategies for managing pain during running and other activities, including cadence adjustments and modifying workouts.

Takeaways
Patellofemoral pain is similar to low back pain in terms of its complexity and the need for a management approach.

It is important to rule out other diagnoses before diagnosing patellofemoral pain.

Allowing the knee to load better is a key aspect of treatment.

Pain management during running and other activities can involve adjusting cadence and modifying workouts.

The goal is to give the body the tools to reduce the likelihood of pain and re-injury, rather than aiming for a complete fix.

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In this episode, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the importance of mobility and strength work in relation to golf and other sports. They emphasize the need for movement variability and building a strong foundation to improve performance. They also address the common tendency to compare oneself to professional athletes and highlight the importance of individuality and focusing on one's own unique movement signature. The hosts stress the significance of basics and consistency in training, as well as the role of pain and how it can affect movement. They share personal anecdotes and examples to illustrate their points.

Takeaways
Movement variability is important for skilled movement in sports.

Comparing oneself to professional athletes may not be helpful as they are outliers and have unique movement signatures.

Focusing on basics and building a strong foundation is crucial for improving performance.

Consistency in training and addressing pain are key factors in achieving optimal movement and performance.