Dr. Mike Piekarski: Physical Therapy Considerations for Combat Athletes

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Mike Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss PT considerations for combat athletes, including common injuries, rehab considerations, and return to sport progressions.

Originally from the Northeast, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he first discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After graduating, Mike began competing in Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and submission grappling. After turning professional as a Mixed Martial Artist, he decided to change his focus and return to school. Mike attended Stony Brook University in Long Island, where he earned his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduate school Mike moved to Los Angeles. During this time he earned the rank of black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and became recognized as a Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American Physical Therapy Association. Mike currently lives in Eastern Washington and works with a variety of athletes as a Sports Physical Therapist. For more on Dr. Piekarski, you can find him on Instagram @doctor_kickass

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