The Barbell Therapy & Performance Podcast

In this episode Dr. Brett Scott sat down with Conor Murphy to discuss all things CrossFit. Conor is the managing partner of Big Night Fitness, WODs on Waves, is a lead trainer for CrossFit,  and he's also worked at Reebok world headquarters as their Head Coach.   Conor has such a unique experience in the fitness world and has done a lot to change for what goes on, and how we look in think about fitness. They talked all about CrossFit, what it is, what it stands for, what the foundations of it are, what the belief systems are, and how it can universally be scaled for anyone. A times, CrossFit gets a bad rap, a lot of times for hurting people being dangerous. However, they discuss how it has improved many peoples lives- improving their movement, quality of life, reducing negative health markers, and so forth.    Brett and Conor talked a lot about the culture and environment of training, and what CrossFit can really do for your life when you're put in the right environment. They dove into specificity versus generalization for fitness gains. Also, what it looks like to be a weightlifter a power lifter, versus what it looks like for your life to do something like CrossFit, and the different avenues that it can prove.What it looks like finding a new CrossFit gym, and what you should be looking for in the coaching staff, the environment and the programming. We also talked about outside of that just finding the right fitness path for you, and finding a coach that supports you in your goals! To find out more about us head to www.barbelltherapyandperformance.com You can find Conor at @conortmurphy and on his podcast B Fit!

In this episode Dr. Brett Scott sits down with Dr. Sarah Vose, PT, DPT . They talk all about trauma and how it affects your body movement, lifestyle and wellness. Dr. Vose is considered a physical therapist, but also a trauma informed practitioner and has a very unique practice.  People have many unresolved issues that they can't get to the root cause of after going through scans or even blood work.  Dr. Vose takes a very different and more holistic approach in her practice to try to get down to the root of one's ailments.  She does things like visceral manipulation, which is looking at how the organs function to it, how they play into your systemic health, maybe systemic swelling, inflammation, and so forth.  She also does cranial sacral therapy, which is something of a unique practice within the physical therapy fields, as well as Somatic Emotional Release Therapy and neural system manipulation.   Dr. Vose also works with and sees a lot of patients with food sensitivities, leaky gut,  autoimmune disorders, concussions. In this episode she goes into a lot of stories about different approaches she has taken when treating and how it works. Lastly Dr. Scott & Dr. Vose  dive into how trauma isn't just affecting your emotional health or your mental health, but it does affect a lot of your physical health and your gut health too.

 In this episode, Dr. Brett Scott sits down with a pioneer in the field of ENT/Otolaryngology, Dr. Madan Kandula, MD. They discuss everything related to breathing from sleep apnea, snoring, surgeries, non invasive procedures, CPAPs, recovery, and all the health conditions that poor breathing can lead to, including strokes, heart attacks, diabetes, heart disease, and cognitive decline. Dr. Kandula touches on things that could be missed when Doctors are treating, and things to know before going into sinus surgery.  Dr. Kandula was the first in Wisconsin to perform a balloon sinuplasty. He's done the first pediatric balloon sinuplasty, a finesse procedure, a sinus stent placement, an in office nasal polyp removal, and Eustachian tube balloon dilation. He has multiple awards as America's top physicians, best Doctors in America,  he has a Vitals Patient Choice Award, and his Vitals Compassionate Doctor Award. He is a thought leader, and has a lot to say about nasal breathing, snoring, sleep apnea in dentistry communities. People travel all around the state, region, and world to see him so we are so excited to have him as a guest on this podcast!  For more information head to barbelltherapyandperformance.com  You can find Dr. Kandula  at his business, Advent, and @adventknows on all social media platforms.  You may also find him on the following platforms Dr. Kandula: LinkedIn - @madan-kandula, Facebook – @mkandula, Instagram – @madankandula, Twitter – @drkandula, YouTube – @madankandula, TikTok - @madankandula

In this episode, Dr. Brett Scott sits down with Dr. Zak Gabor to discuss the growth and learning process for new grads, career changes in the field, and the impact of the medical system on providers. They also discuss communication skills and the importance of community in the field, and how to find the right provider for you.  Zak is a highly influential figure in the field of  and is the co-founder of Cal U, an online continuing education company for new grad PTs. 

In this episode Dr. Brett Scott sits down with Rick Meldrum CSCS, who Brett's former weightlifting coach, and a very good friend!  Rick has a great background in the field of strength and conditioning as well as research with publications on the APRE training model, which is the main topic of discussion on this podcast.  APRE is something that Brett uses a lot inside of his gym, Arkitect Fitness, as well as from a rehab standpoint with Barbell Therapy.  For about the first hour of this podcast Rick and Brett discussed what APRE training is, who it is good for, how to use it effectively and properly,  why we shouldn't use it with certain populations, and why it is so applicable in other populations. They also talked a little bit about ARPE versus RPE, or reps and reserve type training, as well as some other periodization schemes that can be applicable. The last bit of the podcast they dive into all things related to business! If you liked this episode, or podcast, please like rate and share it with friends, relatives, someone you think this might help, as that will help this podcast get to more users that could use it just like you!

n this episode Dr. Brett Scott sits down with U.S. Army Neurobiologist and Sleep Specialist Dr.Allison Brager!    Allison has quite the incredible resume and she is a PhD Doctor of Neurobiology with an expertise in sleep and circadian rhythms, where she is a specialist in examining the mechanisms of resiliency to extreme environmental stressors including exercise, jetlag, and sleep deprivation. She is a member of the United States Army and works as a neurobiology researcher within the Army. She is an advisory member of NASA, the FAA, the NCAA NASM fit aid. She has over 30 peer reviewed publications, and scholar scholarly articles. She has also written a book titled Meathead, Unraveling the Athletic Brain, she might also be heading into outer space and as a candidate for a mission to Mars as an astronaut with NASA. On this episode, we went through a whole host of things including: Optimizing sleep, the implications of sleep deprivation, fitness, wearables, everything you need to know about them and what to think about them. The effects of caffeine on sleep, cryotherapy, dry needling, sleep apnea, the negative effects of the 5am workout, and lastly, when to choose exercise or sleep!    For more information, please visit: http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com Find Dr. Allison Brager @docjockzzz on Instagram

In this episode we have Strength and Conditioning Coach, Nick Barker with us discussing Strength Training Post ACL Injury.  After an ACL tear, people go to PT and at about 80% recovery they get let go and they are on their own to get back to training. Nick and Brett talked about gradually increasing activity levels and getting someone back to doing what they love post ACL tear. They discussed what training should look like, what people are missing in their training, things we typically see as Physical Therapists and strength coaches, and what you should be looking for & focused on once you're about 9 months out from an ACL tear. We know the stats on ACL tears aren't great, one in four typically end up re-tearing them. So there is a major piece missing in the whole rehab to performance spectrum of getting these ACL tears better! This episode is for people who have a torn ACL or have torn it in the past, and coaches and trainers who help their clients post ACL recovery and rehab. 

In this Barbell Therapy Episode, Dr. Brett Scott interviewed Dr. Dave Tilley on Rehab, Injury Prevention, and Strength and Conditioning for Gymnasts!   Dr. Dave Tilley is the owner of Shift Movement Science, an educational company that helps coaches, athletes and healthcare providers, by educating them on optimal performance and injury reduction concepts specifically for gymnasts. He himself has been a competitive athlete for 18 years, and is also a gymnast and has 12 years of coaching experience. He has successfully treated some of the most high level athletes at the high school, collegiate and junior elite levels in the country. Not only that, he's also involved in the specialized treatment of Olympic lifters and CrossFit athletes. In this podcast they discussed overtraining and under-eating, the sympathetic nervous system and how it relates to these athletes everyday stressors, competing or training with injuries and the long term effects, what gymnasts should stretch, and more!   If you have questions or would like more information please visit website: http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com   You can also find Dr. Dave Tilley here: https://shiftmovementscience.com/

Welcome to the Barbell Therapy Podcast! In this episode we have Coach Kevin Duffy on discussing Strength Training for Golf.  Kevin specializes in golf fitness and is a TPI I, II, and III Strength Coach. He has 11 years of coaching experience and is the founder & owner of Rotational Power Strength in Acton, MA. Kevin is also recognized as a top 50 golf fitness trainer in the U.S.!   Dr. Brett Scott and Kevin talk about why it is important for golfers to train year round, keeping things simple and mastering the fundamentals, what some golf athletes think they need vs. what they actually need, and golf specific training.    To Find Kevin head to https://www.coachkevinduffy.com/ or find him on social media  @Coach Kevin Duffy     Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions or head to our website at http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com

Dr. Rand has been on countless podcasts including Mind Pump, featured on ESPN, and Yahoo news! He is a Doctor of Osteopathy, a leader in regenerative medicine, and owns Regenerative & Sports Medicine in Santa Monica, CA. Dr. Scott & Dr. Rand discuss optimizing hormones and the ins and outs of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Some of the many things they touch on are the biggest risks of having low testosterone, going on testosterone, female birth control, ways to naturally improve your hormones, and the effects of estrogen. For more information on Barbell Therapy & Performance head to https://barbelltherapyandperformance.com/