Hope Not Nope

With hosts Brandi and Doc Dillon (PT, DPT, SCS), this podcast answers athletes' and high performers' questions related to health, wellness, sports performance, physical therapy, injuries, habits, goals, leadership, and how to live a life of hope. If you have a question, Asks Us Here: hopenotnope.org/podcast

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Hope Not Nope

Episodes (150)

Wednesday Why Are NFL Injuries Up? Preseason, Conditioning & Game Speed
Wed Oct 14th Grip Strength and Cognitive Aging: What The Science Says
Wed Oct 7th Does Stress Slow Injury Recovery? What Athletes Need to Know

Hope Not Nope

Oct 21, 2026
30½ minutes
27 MB

Why do NFL injuries seem to spike in the first weeks of the season? In this episode, we answer a listener’s question about the apparent increase in early-season NFL injuries and explore what may be contributing to the trend. We examine common explanations, including artificial turf and Thursday Night Football, and discuss why preseason preparation, game-speed conditioning, and sport-specific training deserve closer attention. We discuss: Whether NFL injuries are actually increasing or simply getting more attention The possible roles of turf fields, travel, and Th...

Hope Not Nope

Why Are NFL Injuries Up? Preseason, Conditioning & Game Speed

Hope Not Nope

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