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Podcast: Baptist HealthTalk
Episode: How Elite Hockey Players Recover: Matthew Tkachuk on Sleep, Health & Performance
Description: What does it take to stay healthy through the most demanding hockey seasons? In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk joins broadcaster Steve Goldstein and Dr. Gautam Yagnik, team physician with Baptist Health, for an inside look at elite athlete recovery and performance. Tkachuk shares how his approach to recovery has evolved—from post-game routines and cold tubs to nutrition, sleep optimization, and mental preparation. Dr. Yagnik explains how Baptist Health supports professional athletes behind the scenes and how the same principles used in elite sports medicine can benefit everyday peop...