NFL injuries aren’t just headlines—they’re season-shaping storylines. In this episode, Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia break down the biggest injury concerns heading into the 2025 season and explore how cutting-edge recovery tech is changing the game.Key Injuries: Stafford (back) • McCaffrey (Achilles) • Hill (core) Slater (patella) • Brooks (ACL) • Hutchinson (leg fracture)Recovery Tech: GPS wearables • Underwater treadmills • Force plates Helmet sensors • Sleep trackersSubscribe and watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sportsdoctalkFor more episodes, transcripts, and more, check out: https://www.sportsdoctalk.com/Chapters:00:00 – Welcome & Giants fan misery 02:00 – Sponsor shoutout: The Recovery Shop 04:00 – NFL kickoff & international games (São Paulo, Madrid, Berlin, London)  06:30 – Travel, jet lag & sleep risks for athletes  07:30 – Quarterback carousel: Rodgers, Jones, Darnold & more  09:00 – NFL Tech: GPS wearables & fatigue tracking  13:00 – Underwater treadmills & joint recovery  16:30 – Force plates & ACL/landing asymmetry  18:30 – Sleep trackers & why sleep = performance  24:00 – Helmet sensors, concussions & NFL safety rules  28:00 – The $$$ cost of NFL injuries  32:00 – Key player injuries to watch:        • Matthew Stafford (back issues)        • Tyreek Hill (core/oblique)        • Rashawn Slater (patella tendon rupture)        • Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendonitis)        • Jonathan Brooks (ACL/biologics)        • Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula fracture)  45:00 – NFL trivia: Left-handed quarterbacks in history  49:00 – Wrap up & listener thank you

Gridiron Rehab: Injuries That Could Shape the Season

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