Certified Athletic Performance Specialist
On demand format with 365 days of access after purchase. The World Champion Standard Certified Athletic Specialist (CAPS) program includes over 150 videos and leads to our only certification. The program is based on Dr. Kay's work with over 100 World Champion athletes and is focused on improving your life, fitness and athletic performance by looking deep into the medical science of the human body and to maximize your potential for peak performance. The program is divided into 3 sections; 1) Life in the Jungle focuses on training, nutrition and recovery. 2) Medical School from the Street takes an in depth look at the human body focusing on the major internal organs (your engine!) and the major joints (your chassis!) 3) Rising from the Ashes focuses on Dr. Kay's ground breaking new field of Exercise Pathophysiology and how your body adapts to and recovers from hard training and competition. With thousands of slides, this program is set to entertain and educate you to become your best self, all presented in a practical, useful and understandable manner.
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World Champion Standard Introduction
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Exposome part 4 of 6
Topics include air pollution, car exhaust, particulate matter, soot, carbon monoxide, cigarette smoking, aging and avoiding air pollution.
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Exposome part 1 of 6
Topics include summary and definition.
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Gut Microbiome part 5 of 6
Topics include gut microbiome, exercise and probiotics.
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Gut Microbiome part 6 of 6
Topics include toxins, prebiotics, probiotics and summary.
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Gut Microbiome part 4 of 6
Topics include toxins, leaky gut syndrome, antibiotic associated diarrhea, fecal transplants, stress curve, toxins and glyphosate.
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Gut Microbiome part 2 of 6
Topics include anatomy, vagus nerve, enteric nervous system, composition and mucus layer.
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Gut Microbiome part 3 of 6
Topics include function and dysfunction, digestion and nutrient absorption, immune system, synthesis of vitamins, metabolism, regulation of inflammation, immune system, pathogens and brain gut connection.
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Gut Microbiome part 1 of 6
Topics include stool chart, overview, definition and anatomy.
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Microbiology Part 6 of 6
Topics include fomites, skin to skin transmission, pink eye, otitis externa, water born infections, malaria and hygiene.
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Microbiology Part 5 of 6
Topics include fungi, dermatophytes, ringworm and hand washing.
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Microbiology Part 4 of 6
Topics include diarrhea, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, viruses and transmission risks.
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Microbiology Part 3 of 6
Topics include bacteriology, human microbiome, transmission, skin anatomy and care, return to play guidelines after infection.
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Microbiology Part 2 of 6
Topics include bacteria, viruses, fungi, human microbiome, good vs. bad microorganisms and the bell shape curve.
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Microbiology Part 1 of 6
Topics include history, sizes and immune system.
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Exercise Pathophysiology Part 5 of 5
Topics include perceived state of being, nutrition, phytochemicals, epigenetics, exposome, metabolomics, neuroplasticity, psychoneuroimmunology, gratitude and humor.
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Exercise Pathophysiology Part 4 of 5
Topics include cytokine storm, monitoring training, physiologic variables, blood tests and devices.
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Exercise Pathophysiology Part 3 of 5
Topics include immune system, inflammatory mediators, hematopoiesis, immune barriers, cytokines, cell mediated immune response, inflammation blood tests and cytokine dynamics.
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Exercise Pathophysiology Part 2 of 5
Topics include Athletic Disease State (ADS), inflammation, pus, bursitis and synovitis.
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Exercise Pathophysiology Part 1 of 5
Topics include definition and overview.
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Quantum Theory Part 5 of 5
Topics include performance anchors, 80/20 principle, visualization, meditation, self compassion, confidence, intention, gratitude, taking inventory, forgiveness, equanimity and determination.
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Quantum Theory Part 4 of 5
Topics include Metacognitive Disenchantment Decoupling, Superhuman Differentiation, synchronization, spirit, relationships, judgement, react vs. response, grit and mining for gold.
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Quantum Theory Part 3 of 5
Topics include autonomic nervous system, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system, neuroplasticity, neurons, neurogenesis, neural cultivation, motor neurons, epigenetics, microbiome, telomeres, prospection, hormones, down regulation, critical decision making, differentiation, positive psych...
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Quantum Theory Part 2 of 5
Topics include evolution revolution, synchronicity, human nervous system, the mind, subconscious brain, consciousness, never ending cycle of self improvement, mindfulness, contemplation, metacognition, default mode network and the problem generator.
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Quantum Theory Part 1 of 5
An introduction to the world of Quantum Theory as it relates to athletic performance. Topics include Quantum Theory of Athletic Management (QTeam), sub atomic particles, quarks, leptons, gluons, muons, bosons, double slit experiment, tunneling, superposition, entanglement and quantum computing.
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Periodization part 4 of 4
Topics include circadian rhythm, life balance, domino effect, risk management, peak performance curve and maintaining physical performance.
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Periodization part 3 of 4
Topics include molecular mechanisms of exercise training, training adaptations, lactate curve, hormonal influences, cortisol and stress response system.
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Periodization part 2 of 4
Topics include macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycle and tissue adaptability.
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Periodization part 1 of 4
Topics include history, general adaptation syndrome, definition, macrocycle, mesocycle, microcycles and different types.
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Energy Metabolism part 4 of 4
Topics include carbohydrate intake during and after exercise and protein requirements.
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Energy Metabolism part 3 of 4
Topics include fat oxidation, protein oxidation, metabolic comparisons and carbohydrate requirements.
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Energy Metabolism part 2 of 4
Topics include energy systems, aerobic vs. anaerobic respiration, phosphagen, glycolytic, oxidative systems, Kreb's cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, aeerobic respiration and hemoglobin molecule.
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Energy Metabolism part 1 of 4
Topics include definition, efficiency, anabolism vs. catabolism balance, glycogenesis, glycogenolysis, insulin, glucagon, gluconeogenesis, ATP, muscle contraction, anaerobic and aerobic metabolism and muscle fiber types.
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Nutrition part 6 of 6
Topics include carbohydrates during and after competition, fiber, fluids and hydration.
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Nutrition part 5 of 6
Topics include glycemic load, glycogen, carbohydrate loading and pre-competition meal.
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Nutrition part 4 of 6
Topics include protein requirements, carbohydrates, sugars and glycemic index.
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Nutrition part 3 of 6
Topics include protein, amino acids, muscle synthesis and anabolic response to protein.
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Nutrition part 2 of 6
Topics include food quantities, food types, carbs, oils, protein and unhealthy foods.
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Nutrition part 1 of 6
Topics include reputable sources, forest vs. trees, calories, macronutrients, labels and endocrine effects.
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Cardiology Part 6 of 6
Topics include toxic insults, oxidative stress, free radicals, cellular senescence, mitochondria and endothelium.
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Cardiology Part 5 of 6
Topics include endothelium toxins, polyflouroalkyls (forever chemicals), endothelium as an organ, cell death (necrosis) and nutrition.
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Cardiology Part 4 of 6
Topics include capillaries and blood components.
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Cardiology Part 3 of 6
Topics include atherosclerosis, heart attack, angioplasty, food for your heart, blood vessel types and capillaries.
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Cardiology Part 2 of 6
Topics include circulatory system, anatomy of blood vessels, vasoconstriction, vasodilation, endothelium, blood pressure, blood flow, blood pressure ranges, types of heart disease, heart attack risk factors, heart valve disease and transcatheter valve replacement.
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Cardiology Part 1 of 6
Topics include anatomy, blood flow, valves, coronary arteries, electrical system, electrocardiogram (ekg), heart rate variability and ekg abnormalities.
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Muscle part 8 of 8
Topics include strength training volume, rate of progression, tissue adaptability and plyometrics.
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Muscle part 7 of 8
Topics include types of exercises, order of lifting and strength training.
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Muscle part 4 of 8
Topics include rate of force development, muscle fiber types and fiber type transitions.
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Muscle part 6 of 8
Topics include mTOR, muscle healing curve, tendon healing and open vs. closed kinetic chain.
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Muscle part 5 of 8
Topics include energy metabolism, cross sectional area (csa), neural adaptations, muscle growth signals and mTOR.
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Muscle part 3 of 8
Topics include anatomy, sarcomeres, actin, myosin, contraction, contraction summation, neural stimulation, force vs. velocity relationship and strength vs. power,
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Muscle part 2 of 8
Topics include definition of strength, endurance, history and the fitness revolution.
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Muscle part 1 of 8
Topics include anabolic, catabolic, foundation, principles, fundamentals and synergy.
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Hematology part 5 of 5
Topics include acid base balance, sickle cell disease, blood types and malaria.
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Hematology part 2 of 5
Topics include polycythemia, white blood cells, leukemia, platelets, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytosis, hemostasis, plasma, chemistry panel test results, clotting cascade, hemophilia and anemia.
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Hematology part 4 of 5
Topics include iron deficiency anemia, iron homeostasis, hemochromatosis, hemoglobin, oxygen hemoglobin dissociation curve and acid base balance.
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Hematology part 3 of 5
Topics include athletic pseudoanemia, erythropoetin (epo), blood clot and pulmonary embolism.
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Hematology part 1 of 5
Topics include vasovagal syncope, composition of blood, bone marrow, red blood cells and lab results.
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Ear, Nose and Throat part 4 of 4
Topics include epistaxis, rhinitis, allergies, sinusitis, tonsillitis, canker sores, dysphagia, obstructive sleep apnea and goiter.
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Ear, Nose and Throat part 3 of 4
Topics include ear wax blockage, otitis media, inner ear infections, vertigo, ruptured ear drum, hearing loss, tinnitus and deviated septum.
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Ear, Nose and Throat part 2 of 4
Topics include tonsils, pharynx anatomy, epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords, swallowing, thyroid, lymph nodes, immune system and otitis externa.
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Ear, Nose and Throat part 1 of 4
Topics include ear anatomy, hearing, vestibular system, nose anatomy, nasal mucosa and paranasal sinuses.
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Physiology and Pathology part 5 of 5
Topics include cell membrane, receptors, transporters, endocytosis, exocytosis, cell membrane kinetics, apoptosis, necrosis, autophagy, cellular senescence, microbiology and microbiome.
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Physiology and Pathology part 4 of 5
Topics include cell biology, components of cells, human cell structure, nucleus, dna and mitochondria.
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Physiology and Pathology part 3 of 5
Topics include pathology, microbiology, pathophysiology, coronary heart disease, liver disease and exercise pathophysiology.
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Physiology and Pathology part 2 of 5
Topics include lymphatics, musculoskeletal system, internal organs, exercise physiology and kinesiology.
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Physiology and Pathology part 1 of 5
Topics include human physiology, atom, molecules, proteins, organelles, cells, tissue, organs and organ systems.
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Athletic Recovery part 10 of 10
Topics include 80/20 principle, digital detox, stress management, nervous system recovery, metacognition, synchronization, gratitude exercises, humor and old pack mule syndrome.
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Athletic Recovery part 9 of 10
Topics include a negative times a negative equals a positive, microbiome, leaky gut syndrome, probiotics, prebiotics and toxic foods.
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Athletic recovery part 8 of 10
Topics include shoe wear, manual therapy, nutrition, load management, muscle inflammation, time curves, burn out, stress curve, peak performance curve and receptor burn out.
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Athletic Recovery part 7 of 10
Topics include building a foundation, forest and the trees, nutrition, hygiene, fomites, aerosols, respiratory infections and injury management.
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Athletic Recovery part 6 of 10
Topics include building a foundation, old mule syndrome, toxic frying oil, nutrition, proteins, cortisol and autonomic nervous system.
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Athletic Recovery part 5 of 10
Topics include sleep management, gut health, inflammation, water filters, wound management, masks and hygeine.
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Athletic Recovery part 4 of 10
Topics include nutrition, chronic inflammation, load management, building a foundation, forever chemicals (PFAS), toxic air exposure, processed foods, protein requirements and air filters.
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Athletic Recovery part 3 of 10
Topics include illness management, injury management, traumatic brain injury, swelling, adrenal fatigue, cortisol and biomechanics,
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Athletic Recovery part 2 of 10
Topics include nutrition, phyytochemicals, epigenetics, exposome, metabolomics, mitochondria, dopamine, metacognition, planning, hydration and urine concentration.
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Athletic Recovery part 1 of 10
Topics include the foundations of recovery, FOMO, social proof, auditing and perceived state of being questionnaires.
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Gastroenterolgy part 6 of 6
Topics include liver function, hepatitis, fatty liver, cirrhosis, pancreas function, diabetes mellitus and pancreatitis.
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Gastroenterolgy part 5 of 6
Topics include microbiome, peristalsis, mucous layer, hemorrhoids, rectal bleeding and colon polyps.
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Gastroenterolgy part 4 of 6
Topics include leaky gut syndrome, large intestine anatomy and physiology, bristol stool chart and microbiome.
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Gastroenterolgy part 3 of 6
Topics include anatomy, inflammation, microvilli, gastroenteritis and food poisoning.
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Gastroenterolgy Part 2 of 6
Topics include gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), stomach anatomy and common problems, gastritis and ulcers.
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Gastroenterolgy Part 1 of 6
Topics include oral anatomy and common problems.
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Epigenetics Part 3 of 3
Topics include cell death, autophagy, protein digestion, oxidative stress, cellular senescence, apoptosis and necrosis.
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Epigenetics Part 2 of 3
Topics include telomeres, histones, aging, epigenetic modulation and the exposome.
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Nephrology Part 3 of 4
Topics include blood pressure, hypertension, rhabdomyolysis, urinary tract infection and pyelonephritis.
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Epigenetics Part 1 of 3
Topics include gene anatomy, epigenetic mechanisms and methyl groups.
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Nephrology Part 4 of 4
Topics include creatine, creatinine, hyponatremia and kidney stones.
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Nephrology Part 2 of 4
Topics include,testing, hydration, urine culture, crystals, blood pressure testing, ultrasound, kidney failure, diabetic nephropathy and protein in the urine and glomerulonephritis.
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Nephrology Part 1 of 4
Topics include kidney anatomy and physiology.
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Shoulder part 8 of 8
Topics include strengthening exercises, pearls and pitfalls.
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Shoulder part 7 of 8
Topics include rotator cuff exercises, shoulder push and pull exercises.
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Shoulder part 6 of 8
Topics include clavicle fracture, instability, shoulder dislocation, subluxation, labrum tears and osteoarthritis.
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Shoulder part 5 of 8
Topics include shoulder impingement, treatment and acromioclavicular sprains.
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Shoulder part 4 of 8
Topics include bursa, bursitis, biomechanics, common problems and impingement syndrome.
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Shoulder part 3 of 8
Topics include shoulder joints, capsule, ligaments, muscles and rotator cuff.
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Shoulder part 1 of 8
Dr. Kay's shoulder story.
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Shoulder part 2 of 8
Overview of the shoulder and anatomy.
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Critical Decision Making part 4 of 6
Topics include the bandwagon effect, gambler's fallacy, Dunning Kruger effect, framing effect, loss aversion, availability bias and scientific research methods.
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Critical Decision Making Part 6 of 6
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Critical Decision Making Part 5 of 6
Topics include meta-analysis, systematic review, randomized controlled trials, and observational studies, tools, metacognition cycle, negative times a negative equals a positive.
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Critical Decision Making Part 3 of 6
Topics include statistics, p value, cognitive bias and confirmation bias.
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Critical Decision Making Part 2 of 6
Topics include Principles of Philosophy, statistics, bell shape curve and standard deviation.
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Critical Decision Making Part 1 of 6
Topics include an overview, outline, foundations of reasoning, system 1 vs. system 2 (conscious vs. subconscious brain) and brain's response to stress.
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Infectious Disease Part 5 of 5
Topics include wound care, solution to pollution is dilution, return to play guidelines and hygiene.
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Infectious Disease Part 4 of 5
Topics include venereal diseases, prevention strategies, return to play guidelines, face touching, pink eye, aerosol exposure and masks.
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Infectious Disease Part 3 of 5
Topics include folliculitis, acne, hot tub folliculitis, swimmer's ear (otitis externa), fungi, ringworm, athlete's foot, microbiome bacteria and traveler's diarrhea.
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Infectious Disease Part 2 of 5
Topics include mononucleosis, molluscum contagiosum, staph infection, impetigo, abscess and necrotizing fasciitis (flesh eating bacteria).
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Infectious Disease Part 1 of 5
Topics include training contraindications, myocarditis, pathogens and flu.
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Immunology and Inflammation Part 4 of 4
Topics include evaluating state of training, subjective self reported questionnaires, nutrition and phytochemicals.
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Immunology and Inflammation Part 3 of 4
Topics include inflammation, sore muscles, inflammaging and Alzheimer's disease.
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Immunology and Inflammation Part 2 of 4
Topics include bone marrow, lymphatic system, antibodies, cytokines, time course of inflammatory mediators and inflammation blood tests.
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Immunology and Inflammation Part 1 of 4
Topics include Immunology, inflammation, Athletic Disease State (ADS) and immune system components.
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Exercise Physiology Part 6 of 6
Topics include immune system suppression, endocrine system, adrenaline, testosterone, growth hormone, insulin, cortisol, endorphins and sweat loss.
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Exercise Physiology Part 5 of 6
Topics include muscle strength, autonomic nervous system, action potentials, cardiorespiratory system, oxygen and carbon dioxide metabolism.
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Exercise Physiology Part 4 of 6
Topics include aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, ATP, Krebs cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, anaerobic glycolysis, phosphocreatine, creatine, energy systems gradient and skeletal muscle energy metabolism.
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Exercise Physiology Part 3 of 6
Topics include muscle growth and repair, longevity, muscle fiber types and muscle recruitment pattern.
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Exercise Physiology Part 2 of 6
Topics include general review of muscle physiology.
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Exercise Physiology Part 1 of 6
Topics include general review of history and anatomy.
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Ophthalmology Part 2 of 2
Topics include corneal abrasions, keratitis, viral infections, uveitis, hyphema, blepharitis, stye, retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, cataract, lasik surgery and eye protection.
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Ophthalmology Part 1 of 2
Topics include cornea, lens, retina, nerves, visual pathways, eye testing and pink eye.
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Endocrinology Part 3 of 3
Topics include testosterone and growth hormone physiology.
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Endocrinology Part 2 of 3
Topics include parathyroid, adrenal glands, fight or flight stress response, Cushing's disease, Addison's disease, a discussion of adrenaline and review of the pancreas.
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Endocrinology Part 1 of 3
Topics include anatomy and physiology of endocrine glands and hormones. Also included are hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and Grave's disease
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Neurology Part 5 of 5
Topics include neural pruning and neurogenesis.
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Neurology Part 4 of 5
Topics include exposome, concussion and traumatic brain injury.
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Neurology Part 3 of 5
Topics include stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
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Neurology Part 2 of 5
Topics include peripheral nervous system, brain stem, cranial nerves, dermatomes, autonomic nervous system and neurons.
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Neurology Part 1 of 5
Topics include anatomy.
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Pulmonology Part 4 of 4
Topics include pneumonia, altitude sickness including high altitude pulmonary edema, decompression sickness and chronic obstructive disease (COPD).
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Pulmonology Part 3 of 4
Topics include exercise induced asthma, bronchitis, and relation to training.
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Pulmonology Part 2 of 4
Topics include oxygen physiology, hyperventilation and pre-competition anxiety.
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Pulmonology Part 1 of 4
Topics include anatomy, imaging, pulmonary function tests, respiratory flow curve and flow/volume curve.
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Elbow, Hand and Wrist Part 4 of 4
Topics include tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, olecranon bursitis, little leaguer's elbow, osteoarthritis, bicep's tendon rupture, ulnar collateral ligament tear, radial head fracture and elbow dislocation.
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Elbow, Hand and Wrist Part 3 of 4
Topics include osteoarthritis, boxer's fracture, scaphoid fracture and distal radius fractures.
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Elbow, Hand and Wrist Part 2 of 4
Topics includes jersey finger, trigger finger, ganglion cyst, skier's thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, De Quervain's syndrome, triangular fibrocartilage complex and bite wounds.
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Elbow, Hand and Wrist Part 1 of 4
Topics include anatomy and common finger injuries.
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Foot and Ankle Part 5 of 5
Topics include turf toe, Morton's neuroma, ingrown toenail, calcaneus fractures and Lisfranc injuries.
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Foot and Ankle Part 4 of 5
Topics include plantar fasciitis, metatarsalgia and stress fractures.
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Foot and Ankle Part 3 of 5
Topics include ankle sprains and fractures, tarsal tunnel syndrome, calf strain, achilles tendonitis and rupture.
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Foot and Ankle Part 2 of 5
Topics include medial tibial stress syndrome and ankle sprains.
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Foot and Ankle Part 1 of 5
Discussion of bones, ligaments, muscles, tendons and arteries. Review of foot types included.
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Knee and Hip Part 6 of 6
Discussion of meniscus tear, ligaments sprains and tears, patella tendon rupture and bone bruises. Hip osteoarthritis and bursitis included as well.
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Knee and Hip Part 5 of 6
Discussion of medial stress syndrome, stress fractures, osteoarthritis, hamstring strain along with pearls and pitfalls.
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Knee and Hip Part 4 of 6
Discussion of patellofemoral pain syndrome, anterior knee pain, chondromalacia and jumper's knee.
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Knee and Hip Part 3 of 6
Focusing on iliotibial band syndrome.
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Knee and Hip Part 2 of 6
Iliotibial band runs down to outside of the thigh. The meniscus is like an extra rubber bumper pad in the knee. Persistent knee problems require medical evaluation.
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Knee and Hip Part 1 of 6
The knee "joint" is comprised of 3 joints. Cartilage is a thick dense structure that lines and cushions your joint, much like the tread on the tire of your car. Cartilage has limited blood supply and very little to no capacity to heal once torn.
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Neck and Back Part 5 of 6
The most common back injury is muscle strain.
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Neck and Back Part 4 of 6
Your neck experiences up to 60 pounds of stress when looking down over your cell phone. MRIs will frequently show "abnormalites" in healthy people who have no symptoms. Sacroiliac joint is where the "top" of you connects to the "bottom" of you.
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Neck and Back Part 2 of 6
The intervertebral disc is made up of a tough out fibrous band and an inner jelly like substance-the nucleus pulposus. The brachial plexus is a constellation of the nerves of the neck and injuries to this are referred to as a burner or stinger.
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Neck and Back Part 1 of 6
The posterior chain of muscles is all the muscles in the neck and back and is critical to our health and fitness. In addition to other problems, strain of the neck muscles can cause headaches.
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Neck and Back part 6 of 6
Although the pain can be severe initially, most back injuries are benign and act a lot like a hang nail-keep irritating it and it hurts, leave it alone and it heals. MRIs and surgeries are most often unnecessary. Many times patients involved in litigation will not get completely better until thei...
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Neck and Back Part 3 of 6
Degenerative disc disease involves wear and tear of the spine and disc resulting in bone spurs, thinning of the disc and pinching of the nerves.