How Top NFL Prospects Prepare for the Combine - a podcast by Jimmy McKay, PT, DPT

from 2021-01-08T09:48:18

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Jaime Mor is a performance physical therapist and certified athletic trainer at EXOS with a passion for movement and body mind connection. He has been in the sports medicine field for 7 years.



Jaime defines a performance physical therapist as treating and preparing the elite athlete to their peak optimal level.



Each year, Jaime works with the athletes that participate in the NFL Combine – a weeklong competition of prospects to be drafted to the NFL. As a PT, he prepares the athletes 8 weeks ahead by either treating impairments or improving the performance of tasks required.



He recommends a PT, PTA, or student interested in this field to have a performance clinical rotation and reach out to professionals to gain experience and learn about performance.



QUOTES



“Don’t be uncomfortable making random connections.” – JAIME



“Find out the people you want to learn from and learn from them.” – JAIME



PARTING SHOT



“Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Reach out to people and find your own mentors. Find people you wish to learn from. From a clinical side, don’t neglect the basics. ” – JAIME 

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