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Open Mat Social Hour

Open Mat Physio

A podcast made for grapplers, by grapplers. We explore stories about injuries, rehab journeys, and how each unique person has overcome their own obstacles and struggles. Come join us on the Open Mat Social Hour!#PorradaResponsibly

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Ep 88: CJI Predictions(?), How Social Media...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/07/25

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about some predictions about CJI2 (forgive us, we were not 100% updated on some of the teams, but we did our best with what we knew :')), how social media has played a big role in making rehab too complicated, & some fun things we're looking forward to this next month!

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26:21

Ep 87: "I Was Ready to Accept the Fate of My...

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2025/07/18

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Carl Manabat, a BJJ Black Belt out of Orange County. Carl received his black belt in 2024 after 10.5 years of training. Initially, he came to us with so many different physical ailments that he was unsure could heal. He felt like he had to accept his fate with his injuries until he experienced hope that his body could actually change for the better. Now he's training BJJ 4-5x a week and surfing 2x a week. His hard work and consist...

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26:05

Ep 86: Reducing Risk of BJJ Injuries By Developing...

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2025/07/11

Join us today as Diana explores what it means to "listen to your body". This advice isn't often backed up by tangible action steps so today let's talk about why it matters, things to pay attention to, & ways to actually build some body awareness. Enjoy! Research studies cited: Gabbett, T.J. (2016). The training–injury prevention paradox: Should athletes be training smarter and harder? BJSM. Raya-González et al. (2020). Neuromuscular fatigue and injury risk in elite athletes: implications ...

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31:09

Ep 85: "MY Debilitating Low Back Story & How I Got to...

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2025/07/04

Join us today as Diana breaks down the history of her debilitating low back pain story from when it started, to how it affected her life to how she resolved most of her pain to how she maintains her low back now. What a journey it's been. This is her story.

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19:51

Ep 84: "Yoga, Pilates, Lifting - What's Best for Me...

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2025/06/27

Join us today as Diana & Kris explore different modalities we do off the mats to support our jiu jitsu journey. What's the best for you? Let's find out. Enjoy!

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25:21

Ep 83: "Does Being A PT Help w/ Your Jiu Jitsu?",...

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2025/06/20

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk if being a PT has helped us improve our jiu jitsu, excitement over CJI2, as well as a lovely little rant on best fast food restaurants. Enjoy!

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Ep 82: "My Knee Feels 200% Better... Choosing the...

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2025/06/13

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Dr. Lorrain Ko, PT, DPT. Lorrain is by trade a physio who works primarily with muay thai fighters. Her & Diana met at a con-ed course through mutual friends, & eventually Lorrain became a client. In this episode, Lorrain speaks on the reasons why she hired a coach/physio for her injury, as well as her biggest takeaways from this experience. We get into some talks about humanity & the importance of that through any reha...

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17:54

Ep 81: Are You in Rehab Purgatory? Let's Find out.

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/06/06

Join us today as Diana explores rehab purgatory, why it's so common with jiu jitsu athletes, and ways to break out of it. It's not an easy journey, but with some tweaks, it can change your whole future on the mats. Enjoy!

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Ep 80: Why Chasing the Next Hot Thing is Slowing Down...

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2025/05/30

Join us today as Diana explores why we always seek novelty, how it intrudes our lives, & why it is actually slowing down your rehab or recovery process. Included are a couple questions to hit home for a reality check on what matters. Enjoy!

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Ep 79: "I Felt 80% Less Pain Afterwards" When Low...

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2025/05/23

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Bailey Brady. Surgery is demonized often, which is honestly deserved. But what if there was a case where it was warranted? The small %? What should we do? This is Bailey's story. As much as she didn't want to, it was her right decision. In this episode, Bailey talks to us about how her low back pain got to the severity that it did, how it impacted her life, how she made the decision for surgery, how recovery has been, & where ...

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16:53

Ep 78: Is All Pain Bad? What's Danger vs. Normal?...

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2025/05/16

Join us today as Diana & Kris explore pain - one of the most complex conversations we could have with our clients. Pain is multi-factorial & can change on a day to day basis. Diana & Kris talk how they communicate between different types of pain, how to tell if the pain is one to push through or to pull back from, & how to listen to the body to create longevity in jiu jitsu. Enjoy!

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Ep 77: The Importance of Full Body Assessments for Rehab

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2025/05/09

Join us today as Diana explores why full body assessments are key to developing a good rehab plan for a client. Looking at just one joint is not enough. We need to get a big picture. Enjoy!

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Ep 76: "Can I Compete While Still Rehabbing?",...

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2025/05/02

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk if it's possible to compete while still working through the rehab process (aka not 100% yet), some advice on if getting injured has got you unmotivated & not wanting to get to the gym, & the future of White Belt Wednesdays. Enjoy!

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Ep 75: Why Coming Back From Surgery EARLY Is a Bad Idea

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2025/04/25

Join us today as Diana & Kris explore why coming back to jiu jitsu too soon after surgery is a really bad idea. We explore some statistics of re-injury (which are scary), whether or not steroids improve surgery recovery rates, & why relying on functional measures or tests is much more reliable than timelines on coming back to training. We only have one body, taking care of it can increase on longevity on the mats. Enjoy!

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Ep 74: An Important Deeper Dive into Principles vs....

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2025/04/18

Join us today as Diana explores the idea of principles vs. exercises, the downfall of endless "IG reel quick fix" libraries, actual principles we share at seminars, & the harsh truths that noone likes to hear but needs to hear (us included). A passionate discussion that can make all the difference for your health. Enjoy!

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Ep 73: "Getting An MRI HELPED Me Trust The Process...

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2025/04/11

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Matt Garrido. We hear so often the story of avoiding MRIs & advising against our clients getting them. But what if they could actually be helpful? What if they could help create some clarity or even TRUST in the process? That's what happened to Matt & something we talk about in our conversation today. Working with Matt has opened my eyes to the possibility of adapting & flexibility based on what is truly best for the p...

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Ep 72: MY Current Jiu Jitsu & Gym Schedule/Routine...

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2025/04/04

Join us today as Diana breaks down her current jiu jitsu training split, her current gym training split, how she manages volume & intensity herself on & off the mats, plus reasoning behind why this works for her. Finding what works for you is the most important part of sustainability, so we hope you can find some ideas to play with. Enjoy!

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Ep 71: Biggest Lessons Clients Tell Us During Our...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/03/28

Join us today as Diana explores some common lessons she's heard while chatting with clients during our exit/discharge meetings. Insight like this is priceless when applied properly, & we are so grateful to be able to have these conversations with our clients on the regular. We hope you can take away something valuable from today's episode. Enjoy!

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Ep 70: "Surgery is Traumatic NOT Just Physically, But...

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2025/03/21

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Jeff Salvatore. Jeff was an active kid all of his life, and has had his fair share of injuries. Upon starting Jiu Jitsu, he had his doubts of even being able to train. After a devastating knee injury & surgery, Jeff fell into a state of hopelessness. He felt completely lost, until he started to pick the pieces up to rebuild his knee, & his future. In this episode, Jeff speaks honestly about his experiences, mental struggle...

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Ep 69: Do "Best Exercises for Jiu Jitsu" Really Exist?

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2025/03/14

Join us today as Diana & Kris explore what it means to state that an exercise is the "best exercise for jiu jitsu". Does it create clarity or more confusion? Does it help simplify the world of strength training for the jiu jitsu community or does it just create more complexity? Have we taken it too far with creativity in exercises? We explore these questions & give us our take on a more realistic framework. Enjoy!

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