FAKTR Blog

When it comes to winning in sports the margin of error is extremely small. Even tiny alterations from optimal can be the difference between winning and losing. When we discuss the factors that can lead to peak performance, one of the most overlooked factors is sleep. Not only does sleep assist in achieving efficient recovery, but the research is very clear that those who get less than 8 hours of sleep per night on average are 1.7 times more likely to get injured.

Sports medicine and performance training play a pivotal role in the success and well-being of athletes. Accessibility to quality healthcare, dedicated professionals, and rigorous training regimens can significantly impact an athlete's performance, recovery, and prevention of injuries. In a recent episode of the FAKTR Podcast, expert practitioners, Roger Fleming, ATC, LMT and Todd Riddle, DC, CCSP, RKT, CSCS, ICSC shed light on various aspects of this critical field, sharing insights and experiences that provide significant value to both aspiring professionals and those directly involved in athlete care.

They say hindsight is always 20/20 and I’ve never met a business owner who didn’t have a list a mile long of things they wish they had done differently in the beginning.  In my time teaching in higher education and in the years I’ve spent teaching post-graduate courses to thousands of healthcare pros and students around the globe, I have never met one person who’s path to success wasn’t lined with failures and missteps.

So as I sit and reflect on my own near-misses and dumb mistakes along the way, I thought it would be helpful to draft a short list of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my two decades as a business-owner.

As we look ahead to 2022, we thought it would be fun to say THANK YOU to the hundreds of practitioners and students each year that tell others about our courses.  Word-of-mouth has been the single biggest driver of course attendance and we appreciate each and every time our courses are recommended. Starting January 1st, we would like to offer a little incentive to those of you that share the love by telling others about our courses.

This model of care offers clinicians a way to improve the quality of care being delivered, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce costs. Learn more with FAKTR courses.