Physical Therapist Chris Dickerson Shares His Story And Why Resistance Training Matters The Dad Bods And Dumbbells podcast

Physical Therapist Chris Dickerson shares his story and why Resistance training matters

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Chris shares his remarkable journey from juvenile delinquent with a seventh-grade education to physical therapy practice owner, revealing how adversity built the resilience that shaped his success. His story challenges conventional wisdom about overcoming obstacles, finding direction without guidance, and creating meaningful change despite starting with significant disadvantages.
• Growing up with minimal parental supervision and facing intense bullying as a late bloomer who didn't hit puberty until age 17
• Spending nearly a year in juvenile detention between ages 15-18 before transitioning directly to adult jail on his 18th birthday
• Finding direction at age 24 when he walked into a community college despite having no high school education
• Transitioning from MMA fighting to pursuing physical therapy after recognizing his fighting career limitations
• Creating a "speakeasy" physical therapy practice focused on quality one-on-one care rather than high-volume treatment
• Emphasizing that resistance training is essential regardless of age, but load management becomes increasingly important as we age
• Explaining that the key difference between fit older adults and those who've given up is learning to train around inevitable injuries
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Chapters

1. Introduction to Chris's Background (00:00:00)

2. Troubled Youth and School Struggles (00:07:19)

3. From Juvenile Detention to Finding Direction (00:15:34)

4. Path to Physical Therapy Career (00:25:35)

5. Philosophy on Modern Physical Therapy (00:36:39)

6. Training Around Injuries and Load Management (00:47:51)

7. Closing Thoughts and Appreciation (00:55:46)

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