Quarantined Athlete: How to Stay in the Game
These uncertain times have cast a dark shadow on sports and the athletic community. To shine some light, “Quarantined Athlete” is sharing the advice and inspiration of elite athletes and sports professionals to help us all push through this extraordinary time.
In this episode, Paul Arriola, a DC United Midfielder/Forward and US Men’s National Soccer Team player, gives us the 411 on how to heal a major injury like a world-class athlete in the middle of a pandemic.
You will get:
-To find out what happened to Paul before the quarantine (1:42)
-To wonder if Tom Brady plays soccer? (2:34)
-Recommended healing time for elite performer ACL recovery (5:45)
-A positive perspective on a major injury (7:37)
-Physical therapy exercises for ACL recovery (9:10)
-The growth opportunity of an injury (13:16)
-Advice for injured athletes (17:51)
-Paul’s current fueling habits (18:20)
-A real-talk message for healthy athletes (21:17)
Well wishes,
Martise
