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

Open Mat Social Hour ·

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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36:49

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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19:02

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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25:49

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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21:06

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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29:44

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...

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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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42:53

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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Ep 68: Building Safer Academies w Milton Campis of...

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2025/03/07

This episode is probably one of the most important episodes we've ever recorded. Milton is the CEO of @blackbeltdigitalmarketing, Host of @jiujitsudummies, & Founder/Executive Director of @academysafe, an organization on a mission to building safer jiu jitsu academies. With the growth of jiu jitsu, it is imperative that we do everything we can to protect our community, especially our kids from dangerous people & environments. As much as we don't want to admit it, there is abuse ...

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31:07

Ep 67: Starting Jiu Jitsu at 44, Staying Healthy As...

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2025/02/28

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Shane Wilson. Shane started Jiu Jitsu at the age of 44, as a well to bond with his son & be a beginner at a new hobby. He has gone through his fair share of growing pains in his early days, & shares his lessons with us about how he stays healthy as an older grappler with a goal of staying active & having fun. While we're young, we tend to take certain things for granted, so listening to Shane's words is invaluable to o...

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Ep 66: Rehab Plateaus & How to Break Them to Get Back...

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2025/02/21

Join us today as Diana chats a bit about the reality of rehab plateau's when trying to get back on the mats & some of the best ways to get back on track. We know the journey back to training is not as simple as we hope so we hope you can take some tangible tips to take with you! Enjoy!

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Ep 65: "Thoughts on RPE as the Way to Manage...

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2025/02/14

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about if using RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) as a way to manage intensity when lifting is a good idea, the craziness behind Roberto's Flying ArmBar & if we'll be at CJI this year. Enjoy!

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Ep 64: A Jiu Jitsu Rehab Cheat Code - The Power of...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/02/07

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats about the power of subtraction. In a world saturated with information on the "best" ways to do XYZ, we often get lost in the sauce. Tune in to hear a bit on why subtraction is sometimes much more effective than addition, & how to apply it in your own life. We hope you enjoy!

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Ep 63: "I Was Diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at...

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2025/01/31

Join us today on a special episode with a very special guest, Mike Spindler.At a young age, Mike was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, an chronic autoimmune disease that causes joint inflammation, pain, & damage over time. He's been training Jiu Jitsu for 3 years now & shares his experiences of his struggles to stay on the mats. Mike is such an optimistic individual that it is contagious. We are so thankful to have him share his time with us.This is his story.

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Ep 62: Breaking Down Common Jiu Jitsu Injury...

Open Mat Social Hour ·

2025/01/24

Join us today on a solo episode where Diana chats some common misconceptions we hear surrounding injuries in the jiu jitsu community & the truth. There is still so much misinformation online & unfortunately, in doctor's offices. So much so, we want to set the record straight. We hope you enjoy!Thanks for tuning in!

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Ep 61: Building Athleticism as an Older Grappler?,...

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2025/01/17

Join us today on an episode where Diana & Kris answer some questions from our followers! We talk about if it's possible to build athleticism as an aging/older grappler, our tips & advice on managing finger or hand pain, & our thoughts on New Year Resolutions & if we have any of our own. Enjoy!

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