The Barbell Therapy & Performance Podcast

Dr. Brett Scott and Dr. Steph Allen sit down to discuss returning to sport after an ACL injury. Dr. Steph Allen is an expert in ACL rehabilitation. She is the cofounder of the Level Up Initiative, also known as CALU. Dr. Allen speaks internationally and at universities about ACL rehab and just started her new business primarily focusing on that as well.   They dive into the expectations and reality of returning to sport from an ACL injury including the rehab process, different measurements or metrics used to determine readiness to return (both physically and mentally), what populations are most at risk, the biggest causes of ACL injuries, and more! If you have any questions for Dr. Allen feel free to send her an email at steph@thelevelupinitiative.com. You can also find her on Instagram at @stephallen.dpt!   To get in touch with us, or more information, please visit: http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com

Dr. Brett Scott interviews Dr. Kim Buonomo Norton who is a Physical Therapist specializing in Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy at the Pelvic Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, MA. They talk all things pelvic floor, pelvic pain & dysfunction and the common misconceptions of Pelvic Floor PT.   For more information, please visit: http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com

During this podcast, Dr. Brett Scott sat down with Sponsored Athlete & Elite Powerlifter Carlos Moran. They discuss drive & determination, high sense of self, impulse control, practical skepticism, and mastering the fundamentals of lifts. Tune in to listen as they dive into each of these elements of being a successful powerlifter.

Dr. Brett Scott sits down with Pro Strongman & owner of Titan Barbell in Stoneham, MA, Eric Dawson. They discuss everything from how to successfully train long-term, realistic expectations, and having the right mindset for training.

From battling a drug addiction, to finding his passion for bodybuilding, Nate Spear has now won 3 overall New England Titles and is a sponsored IFBB Pro bodybuilder. We dive into the dark side of bodybuilding, including eating disorders, body image issues, performance enhancing drugs, and the daily grind and dedication it takes to be a bodybuilder.     For more information, please visit: http://barbelltherapyandperformance.com

Dr. Brett Scott talks with returning guest, Dr. Ramez Antoun, about everything related to differential diagnosis of the shoulder and how it relates to the cervical spine.  Dr. Ramez Antoun PT, DPT, PNF, OMT has an wild list of educational backgrounds spanning from Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) while at Kaiser Foundation Rehabilitation Center in Vallejo, CA, completed a two year post graduate fellowship at The Institute of Orthopedic and Manual Therapy (IOMT), and is a part of the Functional Movement Systems organization where he is an assistant instructor for SFMA (Selective Functional Movement Assessment). Ramez is also the owner of Neuropedics.

Dr. Scott talks with Dr. Patricia Zub, MD, about how bloating, weight gain, auto-immune disorders have all played a role in Brett's journey to better health holistically. They chat about the extensive background testing that gets done to leave no stone unturned when optimizing health. Dr. Scott and Dr. Zub also discuss how unique this type of healthcare is and how it is different from the traditional medical model. Get ready to learn! Dr. Zub is a Functional Medicine Doctor and has a jaw-dropping resume. Dr. Zub graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine, she has been a Professor at Harvard, has been the Director of Geriatric Psychiatry at Mount Auburn Hospital, been a Primary Care Physician, Internal and Functional Medical Physician, Reiki Master, and is trained in Full Spectrum Healing. 

Dr. Scott chats with Janell Saville, a Certified Health and Wellness Coach, client, friend, and national champion weightlifter! Janell flips the script and interviews Brett on his history of chronic hip and shoulder pain. They dive into pain science, how symptoms can  present and why advocating for yourself is so important.

Dr. Brett Scott talks with Dr. Kyle Coffey about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Training and how it can impact the rehabilitation process. Dr. Coffey is a Professor for the Physical Therapy Department at UMass Lowell along with being the Exercise Science program director! Dr. Coffey is also a practicing Physical Therapist! One of Dr. Coffey's main areas of expertise is the clinical application of BFR therapy and he has a lot to teach us all. 

Dr. Scott hosts Dr. William Mills! They discuss mens’ health, pelvic floor rehabilitation, prostates, bowel and bladder health, incontinence, sexual health, and physical performance.