Trexo PT & Performance

“The reality is…I’m an idiot.” - Simon Sinek

Wait…what?!? Isn’t this the same guy who has one of the MOST WATCHED TED talks of all time (i.e. The Golden Circle)? How is he an idiot? (hint: he’s not - but he’s comfortable being uncomfortable… context!)

It’s all about introspection and perception. 🧐

Recently, I’ve been having many conversations with coaches, clinicians, students and others looking to refine their understanding and approach to working with runners. And one common theme persists…

⚠️ Folks don’t know what they don’t know.

And as Benjamin Franklin noted, “Life’s tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.”

So how can we combat this lack of knowledge, or worse yet, this arrogance that all too often clouds our judgement and impairs our growth?

Ultimately, we must think critically… about our ideas, thoughts, and actions…and even the ‘lived experience’ that influences these parts of our personal and professional development.

Thankfully, Manske & Lehecka (2012) have outlined a process to get us started - consider the following as a brief self-audit:
✅ Am I asking well-formulated, specific, and thoughtful questions? (this is a key part of the process!!!)
✅ Am I efficient my ability to find relevant evidence? (read: do I embrace the process of knowledge acquisition)
✅ Am I critically assessing it? (…do I have the tools to do so…)
✅ Am I integrating the evidence? (…am I growing or stagnating…)
✅ How do I know if I am succeeding? Hint: Audit, Mentorship, Constructive Feedback, and Reflection

If you’re looking to hack the outcome without laying a foundation that embraces the process your arrogance is overshadowing what could become your expertise.
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I’m updating and synthesizing content related to the lumbar spine in preparation for Spring 2022 musculoskeletal content.

Despite evidence demonstrating spontaneous resolution of disc pathology barely a third of patients receive rehabilitation consultation, and less than 15% establish any consistency of skilled care. 😬

While these numbers are underwhelming at best, the statistic that is most concerning 😮 is that >80% receive opioid prescriptions. 🤦‍♂️

We can, and should, do better!

As Tim Flynn has observed, “Never underestimate the power of the medical 🏥system to make you worse.”

🚨 NEW BLOG POST ALERT!

As our society embarks on the beginning of 2022, we all are provided an opportunity to either begin or continue a process of introspection and analysis.

Take 5 minutes ⏱ and consider 3 questions to help you align your priorities in the New Year. (🔗 link in bio)

Let me your thoughts 🧐 - ask questions❓- consider sharing the strategies and considerations you’ve planned to set in motion over the coming months.

Wishing you strong, healthy, and productive training in 2022 and beyond! 💪👊

11:59:59 If you are like most individuals, the end of 2021 and the start of a New Year often results in intentional or unintentional periods of reflection. Maybe you’ve thought of making a resolution or...