If you’ve ever wanted a one-hour consultation with a physical therapist, today is your lucky day. I’m speaking with Dr. Lesley “Tugg” Kargbo and he just packs the house with simple (you know I love simple), applicable ways to prevent injury, what to do with back pain, and we get into the psychology behind training, injuries, and treatment.

Dr. Lesley Kargbo is a Physical Therapist with a passion for sports. He graduated from Dulles High School in Sugarland where he lettered in multiple sports, then continue onto the University of Houston to play in the back field.

After sports he shifted his ambition from sports to medicine. Lesley, also known as “Tugg,” completed his physical therapy degree from University of Texas Medical Branch where he earned his Doctorate.

He has over 14 years of physical therapy experience and is now the Founder and Owner of (REPS) in Missouri City, Texas. His independent clinic combines the top sports medicine research with tried and true training. As a former athlete himself, he knows how physical pain can interfere with living your best life.

Whether you are looking to hit your peak performance or just make it through the day without hurting, Dr. Kargbo creates treatment plans for you.

Dr. Lesley “Tugg” Kargbo and his wife have two sons. He enjoys training his budding athletes and their friends and serving his community. His hope is to empower and encourage others to reach their full potential and take control of their physical well-being.

We discuss:

• What kinds of injuries we see in patients from overuse and recommendations to those patients who want to continue doing what they love but need to adjust
• The importance of asking yourself what your goal is
• Simple exercises to treat back pain at home
• The psychology of being savvy with your body
• Simple recommended exercises for injury prevention
• Approaches to take for squats, lunges, plyometric exercises and more if you have bad knees
• How to know when it’s time to call a professional
• Strategies to address weight loss and weight management
• Can you see a physical therapist without visiting an orthopedic doctor first?

Notable Quotes:

• “It’s not a walk of shame, it’s a path to progress.”
• “We have to learn the psychology of being savvy (with our bodies).”
• “You can’t get away with withdrawing from the bank without making some deposits.”

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• Instagram: @repshouston
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