For exclusive podcast details, head on over to www.AdamLoiacono.comDr. Leada Malek, a board certified sports physical therapist, shares her origin story and how she started offering free virtual sessions during the pandemic. She talks about the importance of setting goals and tailoring treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each client. Leada also discusses her involvement in designing a shoe campaign for Adidas and providing insights on shoe wear in the fitness world. Additionally, she wrote a book titled 'The Science of Stretch' that simplifies anatomy and physiology for a broader audience. In this conversation, Leada Malek, a physical therapist and author, discusses her experience writing a book on stretching and the misconceptions surrounding flexibility and instruction. She shares how she was approached by a publisher to write the book and why she decided to take on the project. Leada explains the process of writing the book and the challenges she faced in addressing common questions and myths about stretching. She also emphasizes the importance of understanding injury risk reduction rather than injury prevention and the need for individualized approaches in physical therapy. Leada provides advice for those considering physical therapy and highlights the small wins and joys of working with athletes.