Episode 51 - Pre super bowl conversations

Summary

In this episode, Dr. Dustin Glass and Pawen Dhokal discuss various topics related to sports medicine and the upcoming Super Bowl. They start with a weather update and then move on to discuss the hiring of Coach Harbaugh by the Chargers. They also preview the Super Bowl and discuss potential injury concerns for both teams. The conversation then takes a lighthearted turn as they talk about the possibility of a WWE-style wrestling match between NFL tight ends. Finally, they discuss treatment and recovery strategies for stingers, as well as the use of cryotherapy and other modalities for recovery. The conversation covers topics such as a unique treatment method, teams staying off the strip for the Super Bowl, the absence of a home field advantage, Patrick Mahomes' father's distraction, the consequences of DUI, the importance of not drinking and driving, compartmentalization as a superpower for football players, Christian McCaffrey's family legacy, a pain patch called Active Mend, ticket prices for the Super Bowl, Super Bowl plans, completion of the second season of the podcast, neuropathy and positive results, score predictions for the Super Bowl, hope for the Chargers in future Super Bowls, and upcoming guests and good news about the podcast.

Takeaways

• Coach Harbaugh's hiring by the Chargers brings excitement and hope for the team's future.
• Injuries, such as stingers, can have a significant impact on players and the game.
• Recovery strategies for stingers include rest, ice, topical analgesics, and modalities like laser and LED therapy.
• Cryotherapy and other recovery modalities can be effective in reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Unique treatment methods like targeted cooling can be effective for reducing inflammation and pain in specific areas.
• Teams staying off the strip for the Super Bowl allows for a more focused and sequestered environment.
• Drinking and driving is a serious offense with severe consequences, and athletes should avoid it at all costs.
• Compartmentalization is a valuable skill for football players to stay focused and block out distractions.
• Active Mend is a pain patch that may provide relief for certain individuals.
• Ticket prices for the Super Bowl can be extremely high, with some VIP packages costing up to a million dollars.
• Positive results in treating neuropathy can be achieved through various methods.

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Weather Update

02:34

Discussion on the Hiring of Coach Harbaugh by the Chargers

08:19

Super Bowl Preview and Injury Concerns

20:20

Potential WWE-Style Wrestling Match Between NFL Tight Ends

23:41

Treatment and Recovery for Stingers

27:50

Recovery Strategies for Stingers

32:20

Discussion on Cryotherapy and Other Recovery Modalities

34:36

Discussion about a unique treatment method

35:49

Teams staying off the strip for the Super Bowl

36:28

No home field advantage in the game

37:45

Fans at the venues where the teams are staying

38:43

Patrick Mahomes' father's distraction

44:14

Discussion on the consequences of DUI

45:00

The importance of not drinking and driving

47:09

Compartmentalization as a superpower for football players

48:21

Christian McCaffrey's family legacy

52:45

Discussion about a pain patch called Active Mend

56:39

Ticket prices for the Super Bowl

57:08

Super Bowl plans

58:06

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