Why Most Athletes Never Fully Recover From Injuries with Dr. Drew Yeager

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What if the biggest mistake athletes make after an injury is the advice they're most often given? In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Drew Yeager, founder of Moveworx Sport and Spine Clinic, to discuss injury recovery, athletic performance, movement, mobility, and the habits that keep athletes on the field. After suffering multiple injuries that ended his opportunities to play college football, Drew was forced to confront the loss of his athletic identity. That experience ultimately led him to dedicate his career to helping athletes recover smarter, move better, and perform at a higher level. This episode covers: • Why injuries impact more than just your body • The biggest mistakes athletes make during recovery • Why mobility matters just as much as strength • How athletes can reduce their risk of injury • What coaches and parents need to know about long-term development Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone dealing with chronic pain, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you stay healthy and active for years to come. Connect with Drew:  www.moveworxclinic.com Elevate 2 Great Links & Resources:  Schedule a Free Coaching Session https://factoryeleven.net/coaching-session Follow Elevate 2 Great https://x.com/Elevate2GreatHQ https://www.facebook.com/elevate2great https://www.instagram.com/elevate2greatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@FactoryEleven526 Call Us (404) 594-8470 Want to Be a Guest or Have Questions? nikki@factoryeleven.net Chapters:  0:00 Why Most Athletes Never Fully Recover From Injuries 2:54 How Injuries Affect an Athlete’s Identity 9:10 What Are the Most Common Youth Sports Injuries? 17:30 How Should Athletes Warm Up to Prevent Injuries? 26:53 Should Young Athletes Play Multiple Sports? 34:28 Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training 38:32 How Sleep and Stress Affect Pain and Recovery 46:34 The Best 30-Minute Workout for Busy People 53:09 What Is the Most Overlooked Area for Athletes?
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What if the biggest mistake athletes make after an injury is the advice they're most often given? In this episode of Elevate 2 Great, Trey Fowler sits down with Dr. Drew Yeager, founder of Moveworx Sport and Spine Clinic, to discuss injury recovery, athletic performance, movement, mobility, and the habits that keep athletes on the field. After suffering multiple injuries that ended his opportunities to play college football, Drew was forced to confront the loss of his athletic identity. That experience ultimately led him to dedicate his career to helping athletes recover smarter, move better, and perform at a higher level. This episode covers: • Why injuries impact more than just your body • The biggest mistakes athletes make during recovery • Why mobility matters just as much as strength • How athletes can reduce their risk of injury • What coaches and parents need to know about long-term development Whether you're an athlete, coach, parent, or someone dealing with chronic pain, this conversation is packed with practical advice that can help you stay healthy and active for years to come. Connect with Drew:  www.moveworxclinic.com Elevate 2 Great Links & Resources:  Schedule a Free Coaching Session https://factoryeleven.net/coaching-session Follow Elevate 2 Great https://x.com/Elevate2GreatHQ https://www.facebook.com/elevate2great https://www.instagram.com/elevate2greatpodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@FactoryEleven526 Call Us (404) 594-8470 Want to Be a Guest or Have Questions? nikki@factoryeleven.net Chapters:  0:00 Why Most Athletes Never Fully Recover From Injuries 2:54 How Injuries Affect an Athlete’s Identity 9:10 What Are the Most Common Youth Sports Injuries? 17:30 How Should Athletes Warm Up to Prevent Injuries? 26:53 Should Young Athletes Play Multiple Sports? 34:28 Why Recovery Is Just as Important as Training 38:32 How Sleep and Stress Affect Pain and Recovery 46:34 The Best 30-Minute Workout for Busy People 53:09 What Is the Most Overlooked Area for Athletes?
2026-09-01 56 min
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