LT 035 | Dr. Jane Thornton – Rib Injuries in Rowing

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In Episode 035 of the LEO Training Podcast I interview Dr. Jane Thornton. Jane Thornton, MD, PhD is an Olympic rower and World Champion. She earned a PhD in sports and exercise medicine and then completed her MD to put her research into action and rethink healthcare delivery. Focusing on physical activity as both prevention and treatment of chronic disease, Jane has developed educational resources and medical curricula in Switzerland, Luxembourg, the U.K., and Canada. She is also passionate about rowing injuries research and lectures on both topics extensively.

Canadian Women’s 8+

In this interview we focus on rib injuries in rowing, here is what you will learn:

Dr. Thornton’s background in medicine and career as a rower
Movement as medicine and how physical activity can be prevention
More rib stress fractures in the 1990’s | Change in blade design “the big blade”
The 3 Big Theories surrounding Rib Injuries
Dr. Anders Vinther
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Strengthening Imbalances
Chronic vs. Acute Injuries
EMG Studies on firing patterns of muscles surrounding ribs and shoulder girdle