Summary: In Episode 049 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we sit down with world-renowned physical therapy and performance enhancement practitioner and educator, Sue Falsone. Sue is known as a professional who has bridged the gap between rehabilitation and performance in her practice, consulting with athletes, teams and organizations, as well as educating fellow practitioners in these areas. We discuss Sue’s development as a physical therapist and strength and conditioning professional, and how her philosophy has evolved around the comprehensive treatment and preparation of athletes at all levels. She has worked within major teams and organizations, as well as handled specific projects with individual athletes. All of this experience has led to Sue providing not only consulting services to teams and athletes, but also a comprehensive educational platform for health and performance practitioners. It has also influenced Sue to author and publish a recent book around the entire process of combining rehabilitation services and performance training called, “Bridging the Gap: From Rehab to Performance.”<br><br>Born in Buffalo, NY, Sue received a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Daemen College in Amherst, New York. She continued her education by earning a master's degree in human movement science, with a concentration in sports medicine, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Sue has presented at state, national and international level conferences in areas focusing on pillar strength, integration of physical therapy and performance training, and comprehensive kinetic chain assessment and rehabilitation. She's a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Sports Physical Therapy (SCS), a certified athletic trainer (ATC), certified orthopedic manual therapist for the spine (COMT) and a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Sue worked at Athletes' Performance for 13 years, last serving as the Vice President of Performance Physical Therapy and Team Sport. She worked with the Los Angeles Dodgers for 6 years, last serving as head athletic trainer and physical therapist. She holds the distinction of being the first female head athletic trainer in any of the four major sports in the United States (MLB, NFL, NHL, NBA).<br>Sue also served as Head of Athletic Training and Sport Performance with US Soccer's Men's National Team.<br><br><br>For more information on Sue Falsone, you can follow her via the links below:<br><br>Website: <a href="https://suefalsone.com/" rel="noopener">https://suefalsone.com/</a><br>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suefalsone" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/suefalsone</a><br>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/suefalsone" rel="noopener">https://www.facebook.com/suefalsone</a><br>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/suefalsone" rel="noopener">https://twitter.com/suefalsone</a><br><br><br><br><br>The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: <br><br>iTunes – <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217" rel="noopener">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217</a><br><br><a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/" rel="noopener">https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/</a><br><br>Spreaker.com – <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show" rel="noopener">https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-show</a><br><br>You can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: <br><br>Don Saladino: <br><a href="http://www.DonSaladino.com" rel="noopener">http://www.DonSaladino.com</a> <br>Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino <br>YouTube - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino" rel="noopener">http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino</a>
