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The SHIFT Show

The SHIFT Show

Dave Tilley 350 Episodes Feb 24, 2026

The SHIFT Show is an educational podcast hosted by Dr. Dave Tilley, a Sports Physical Therapist, Gymnastics Coach, Strength and Conditioning Coach, International Lecturer, and CEO of SHIFT Movement Science. The show provides tools, ideas, and the latest science to help change athletes' lives.

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From Shin Splints To Stress Fractures: Rehab For Athletes Feb 24, 2026 4165 What if the way we load bones is backward? We dive into a smarter approach to preventing and rehabbing bone stress injuries that flips old assumptions—showing how muscle forces, not just ground impact, drive the load that shapes bone. With Kevin, a clinician steeped in running and bone health research, we connect the dots for runners, gymnasts, and youth athletes who keep battling “shin splints,”
Changing How Gymnastics Land: Current Updates Feb 17, 2026 1659 We break down how landing mechanics shape knee health and why squat-based, trunk-controlled landings protect young athletes more than upright, stiff styles. We share quick screens, daily warm-ups, and strength progressions that make safer landings stick without wasting time.• defining knee valgus and why it raises ACL and patellofemoral stress• how trunk lean spikes medial knee load• squat-based l
Gymnastics Culture: Have We Made Progress? Feb 10, 2026 1806 Burnout in youth gymnastics isn’t a kid problem—it’s an adult problem. We unpack new survey data showing that the biggest stressors in gyms are gossip, unclear roles, weak leadership, and pay that doesn’t match the real work. From our own journey transforming a miserable program into a place coaches and families love, we break down the practical steps any gym can take to reduce drama and raise per
Coaches & Parents In Season Meet Advice Dec 30, 2025 1551 Pressure has a way of distorting priorities. The moment the lights go up and the scores start flashing, even calm adults can tighten, snap, or say things they wish they could take back. We wanted to talk frankly about how to keep the main thing the main thing: people first, gymnastics second. That shift changes how we coach after mistakes, how we handle parents, and how we protect safety and confi
Meet Reason Recovery: Must Use Strategies Dec 23, 2025 2341 February hits hard: cold mornings, late practices, weekend meets, and a school calendar that won’t quit. We dive straight into the reality of athletic overload and replace vague advice with a practical system built on three pillars that actually move the needle: sleep, fueling, and real downtime. Using an easy phone-battery analogy, we show how to close the mental “apps,” dim the brightness, and g
Overcoming Shin Splints In Meet Season Dec 16, 2025 1555 The line between “normal sore” and “season-ender” can be thinner than a springboard. We’ve been seeing a spike in shin pain as athletes ramp into meet season, so we dug into what actually separates routine aches from stress reactions and fractures—and how to act before things break. You’ll hear the red flags we never ignore, why focal anterior tibia pain is different from posteromedial soreness, a
Improving Flexibility: Exact Step By Step Scientific Methods Nov 25, 2025 963 Get 25% off all SHIFT's Courses this week only! Use code "BF2025"www.shiftmovementscience.com/bf2025We break down a clear, research-backed path to better flexibility using simple daily stretching, short soft tissue work, heavy eccentrics, and active drills that help the nervous system keep new range. We finish with a practical circuit, progress timeline, and a resource for coaches w
Post Achilles Tear Return to Gymnastics Programs Nov 11, 2025 1530 Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/We lay out a clear, test-driven plan for returning to gymnastics after an Achilles injury, from strength benchmarks and load progressions to surface mixing and smart skill choices. We also explain why removing a single back pass can cut risk without cutting value.• why
Preseason Priorities For Gymnastics Nov 4, 2025 1746 Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/We start with the thrill and fear of automation, then channel that energy into a clear, practical plan for gymnastics preseason. Power first, targeted anaerobic work, and smart progressions turn combinations into confident full routines without spikes in injury risk.•
When Patients Aren't Getting Better, What Do You Do? Oct 28, 2025 1530 Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/We share a candid week of ACL and knee scares to examine why progress stalls and how to respond without blame. From honest workload talks to puberty timelines and recovery basics, we lay out a practical checklist clinicians and families can use right away.• listener gr
Early Sport Specialization: Risks, Research, And Smarter Training Oct 21, 2025 1868 We appreciate you listening! To learn more about SHIFT, head here - https://shiftmovementscience.com/To learn about SHIFT's courses, check our website here - https://courses.shiftmovementscience.com/Also, please consider rating, reviewing, and sharing the podcast with your friends! Thanks :)Thanks for listening to The SHIFT Show! Check out SHIFT's most popular courses here! https://cours
Nutrition Tips for OCD, ACL, & Other Rehabs Oct 12, 2025 1701 We push back on the “eat less when you’re hurt” myth and show how fueling drives better rehab, stronger muscles, and faster tissue healing. From creatine and omega‑3s to collagen timing and vitamin D, we map practical steps that help ACL and OCD athletes progress.• the case for calorie sufficiency and daily protein• why creatine and omega‑3s support strength and tolerance• vitamin D, vitamin C, an

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