Episode
161. Reducing Injuries, Minimizing Pain, & Enhancing Performance in Young Athletes with Dr. Michael Hatrak
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- The Pure Athlete Podcast
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- Feb 24, 2026
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- 2710
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Summary
Injuries are becoming more prevalent with young athletes, from ACL tears to concussions. As parents who what to help our kids pursue their sports dreams, but more importantly, want our kids to stay healthy, advice for reducing and managing injuries is valuable to say the least. On this episode, Jeff, Britt, and Brad sit down with Dr. Michael Hatrak to discuss his long career as a biomechanics expert and injury consultant. Over a career that has spanned decades, he's worked alongside six different NFL teams and numerous professional athletes. In this discussion, Dr. Hatrak shares valuable insights on injury prevention, pain management, and performance optimization, including stories about working with athletes such as Terrell Owens, Darius Slay, Gail Devers, and more, including his experience preparing athletes for major events like the NFL Combine, where he helps draft prospects make biomechanical adjustments to improve performance. Dr. Hatrak’s practice, Synergy Release Sports, has two locations in Atlanta, Georgia, and works extensively with young athletes, as well as collegiate and professional athletes, to help them achieve their goals. For more information about his techniques and areas of expertise, visit synergyreleasesports.com or check them out on social media @synergyatlanta.