The Barbell Therapy & Performance Podcast

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/

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