{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fee569792-b814-4f2e-8865-1909a801bdef","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Ep. 5 Dr. Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS on How To Help Bridge The Gap Between Athletes & Coaches With Healthcare Providers\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/ee569792-b814-4f2e-8865-1909a801bdef\"></iframe>","title":"Ep. 5 Dr. Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS on How To Help Bridge The Gap Between Athletes & Coaches With Healthcare Providers","description":"<br /><br />\r\nWe don\u2019t want to be playing at a decreased level of performance. So in order to play at an optimal level of performance do a little bit less now stay healthy, stay injury free and that will help with your long-term development to keep you functioning to perform at your highest level. \u2013 Dr.\u00a0Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS<br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\n<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/podcastoptin/\">Want a heads up when a new episode\u00a0drops?</a> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/podcastoptin/\">Subscribe here</a><br /><br />\r\nAs athletes, we know injuries are part of sports, and it sucks when they happen. Even though some are unavoidable, there are things we can do help minimize our risk of injuries.<br /><br />\r\nIn episode\u00a05 of the 9INE POINT Started With A Dream Podcast, <a href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/creator-jacolby-gilliam/\">Jacolby</a> interviewed\u00a0<a href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/physical-therapist-contributor-nicole-canning-surdyka/\">Dr.\u00a0Nicole Surdyka PT, DPT, CSCS</a>. Nicole is a Doctor of Physical\u00a0Therapy\u00a0based in Los Angles, California. Before Nicole became a healthcare provider for athletes, she played soccer, a true passion of hers with the aspirations to\u00a0follow her dad\u2019s footsteps of competing as a Division-1 soccer player.<br /><br />\r\nEven after breaking her leg playing soccer months before signing her scholarship Letter of Intent. Nicole was still able to achieve that goal of being a D-I soccer athlete at Saint John\u2019s University playing for <a href=\"http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/w-soccer/mtt/ian_stone_161593.html\">Coach Ian Stone</a>.\u00a0 During the recovery\u00a0process, the help of a great physical\u00a0therapist by the name of <a href=\"http://elitespt.com/meet-the-staff/\">Sharon Wentworth of Elite Sports Physical\u00a0Therapy</a>\u00a0in New Jersey helped sparked an interest that would later guide Nicole\u2019s switch from an International Business major to Pre-med.<br /><br />\r\n8:15<br /><br />\r\n\u00a0[Sharon] brought me from the brink of maybe not achieving my goal I worked my whole life for, to definitely achieving it an being more successful than I probably would have been prior to the injury.<br /><br />\r\n14:20<br /><br />\r\nWith a new direction of wanting to give back to sports and athletics after her playing days, Nicole Surdyka knew becoming a physical\u00a0therapist was the path for her. Thought this episode Dr. Surdyka gives some advice on how soccers athletes can be proactive with their health to keep playing and performing at their optimal abilities.<br /><br />\r\nWith a mission to impact athletes and the game of soccer, Nicole is working on several projects to help reduce the injury gap between healthcare providers, athletes, and coaches.<br /><br />\r\nYou can check out more about the great things Dr. Nicole Surdyka at these links:<br /><br />\r\nHere website:\u00a0<a href=\"http://nicolesurdykaphysio.com/\">http://nicolesurdykaphysio.com/</a><br /><br />\r\nInstagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolept/\">@dr.nicolept</a><br /><br />\r\nTwitter <a href=\"https://twitter.com/NSurdykaPhysio\">@NSurdykaPhysio</a><br /><br />\r\nFacebook\u00a0<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSurdykaPhysio/\">In The Game PT</a><br /><br />\r\nEnjoyed this episode and the value that Nicole shared with us? Be sure to comment, share and leave a review. So we can keep helping more athletes that are on their journey.<br /><br />\r\n<a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/podcastoptin/\">Want a heads up when a new episode\u00a0drops?</a> <a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/podcastoptin/\">Subscribe here</a><br /><br />\r\n<br /><br />\r\nFirst time listening to the 9INE POINT Started With A Dream Podcast? Check out\u00a0<a href=\"http://9inepointmag.com/2018/01/13/ep-1-started-dream-podcast-w-jacolby-gilliam/\">episode 1</a>\u00a0where Jacolby Gilliam, CEO & Publisher of 9INE POINT Mag talks about the vision and journey we at 9INE POINT want you to be a part of.","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/47fd9052-a7a9-4649-8c29-d56fafafd162/dng6d4d8nhedbencxi-kkqxw.jpg"}