

Braun Performance and Rehab
Dan Braun
Join Dr. Dan Braun, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Personal Trainer for the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, where he brings distinguished guests to discuss key topics in sports performance and rehabilitation. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on two new episodes every week!
Find us on social media: @braun_pr
For all inquiries: brawnbodytraining@gmail.com
Special thank you to podcast sponsors Isophit, Firefly Recovery, & Engage Movement
Find us on social media: @braun_pr
For all inquiries: brawnbodytraining@gmail.com
Special thank you to podcast sponsors Isophit, Firefly Recovery, & Engage Movement
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Jun 3, 2024 • 47min
Dr. James Johnson: Physical Therapy Considerations for Bodybuilders
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. James Johnson to discuss Physical Therapy and Rehab considerations for Bodybuilders, including common injury sites, treatment approaches, and more.
Coach James is a board certified Orthopedic Specialist Physical Therapist with special interests in preventative rehabilitation for the strength and physique athlete, athletic performance, and optimizing the aging process. James has previously worked as a strength and athletic performance coach with individuals ranging from the youth to the aging population and recreational to collegiate skill levels. His dream is to combine his passion for sports and fitness with ongoing education in the Biological, Physiological, and Rehabilitative sciences to become a leader in the field of human and athletic performance, with the ability and knowledge to assist in all areas of the athletic experience – off season strengthening and nutrition, preventative training, on-field coverage, and post-injury rehabilitation and return to play. Coach James received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology in 2016 from Juniata College in Huntingdon, PA where he was a multi-year starter for the Men’s Soccer team. He continued his education by attaining his doctorate of Physical Therapy from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY in 2019, before completing an Orthopedic residency in 2020. Outside of his professional life, James is active in the strength and fitness communities as a competitive natural bodybuilder, in addition to working as a personal trainer and coach to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and community-based fitness. For more on James, be sure to check out @j.johnson.dpt on Instagram!
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May 29, 2024 • 53min
Jeremy Aspa: Applying Personal Injury Rehab to Patient Injury Rehab
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Jeremy Aspa to discuss his personal past injuries, in particular soft tissue tendon injuries, and how he has applied his knowledge rehabbing himself to successful patient rehabs.
Jeremy Aspa. Jeremy is currently a certified athletic trainer working with the fighter pilot community in the United States Air Force and a performance coach with Rude Rock Strength & Conditioning. Within the realm of Rude Rock, his approach with coaching athletes comes from continuing to understand how a fascial based approach in human performance and strength training. For more on Jeremy, be sure to check out @jaspa_ruderock_atc ... For more on Rude Rock, be sure to check out ruderockstrength.com for information on training, courses, and more.
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May 27, 2024 • 57min
Lee Throckmorton: Strength & Conditioning Considerations & Needs Analysis for Ocean Rescue
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Lee Throckmorton to discuss S&C and needs analysis for Ocean Rescue providers.
Lee Throckmorton recently retired from a 30-year career in public safety which began on the oceanfront as a lifeguard for a large volume tourist destination in Southeast Virginia. In 1997, he began working for a high tempo, urban fire department concurrently with a seasonal lifeguard career. Lee was able to have a diverse career within the fire service as a paramedic, hazardous material technician, code enforcement, and arson investigator. His assignment to the Fire Marshal’s Office took Lee to the Police Academy and Field Training Program within the city’s Police Department. Lee’s final assignment was as a Lieutenant on a busy ladder company at his department’s midtown location. Lee is the Founder/CEO of Kaizen Groundworks which specializes in Tactical Athlete Preparation for individuals looking to enter into the tactical workspace within public safety. For more on Lee, be sure to check out @free_carl_lee and @groundworks_hybridperformance on social media.
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May 22, 2024 • 51min
Logan Frandsen: Endurance Training & Energy Systems Development for Baseball Athletes
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Logan Frandsen to discuss energy systems development and endurance training for baseball athletes.
Logan Frandsen is in his seventh season with the Texas Rangers organization and his first as Director of Strength & Conditioning. He spent 2022-23 as Assistant Director of Performance and retained responsibilities as minor league strength and conditioning coordinator for four straight years from 2020-23. He previously served as the rehab strength and conditioning coach in Arizona (2019) and strength coach for High-A Down East (2018). For more on Logan, be sure to find him on Instagram @frandsenstrength
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May 15, 2024 • 46min
Brett Platts: Lessons from Personal Injury & Use of Force Plates in Strength Training
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Brett Platts to discuss his personal journey as a strength coach, his past injury history, how his own experiences impact the way he works with athletes, the use of force plates in S&C, and more!
Brett Platts is entering his third season of professional baseball. He’s currently with the AA affiliate of the Texas Rangers organization (Frisco RoughRiders). He previously spent this past year in both Low A (Down East Wood Ducks), & High A (Hickory Crawdads). Prior to his time in Texas he was with the Chicago Cubs organization where he spent the 22’ season in the Dominican Summer League. Previous stops include an internship at the University of Iowa (2022), and a full-time position at the Okotoks Dawgs Academy in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada (2019-2022). Platts has a MS in Exercise Science from Liberty University, and a BA in Psychology from Carleton University. Platts is from Albany, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Education & Certificates: Liberty University: Masters of Science, Exercise Science, Fitness & Performance Carleton University: Bachelors of Arts, Sport Psychology National Strength & Conditioning Association: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) National Strength & Conditioning Association: Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach (RSCC). For more on Brett be sure to check out his Instagram @brettplatts
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May 13, 2024 • 50min
Tayla Cannon: Athletic Rebuild and the Next Evolution of Physiotherapy Care
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Tayla Cannon to discuss her online platform, Athletic Rebuild, in addition to discussing the evolution of physiotherapy care and healthcare as a whole.
Tayla Cannon is an Australian physiotherapist, currently residing in California, America. She is the owner of Athletic Rebuild- an online physiotherapy platform that works with athletes worldwide. She has spent the last 10 years heavily involved in the fitness industry, which has led her to create an avenue that aims to close the gap between rehab and training.
For more on Tayla, be sure to check out her Instagram @taylacannonphysio
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May 8, 2024 • 52min
Dr. Mackenzie Yob: Vascular Injury in Athletes & Return to Run Progression Following Vascular Injury
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Mackenzie Yob to discuss vascular injuries in athletes in addition to return to run progression following vascular injury.
Mackenzie is a current Sports physical therapy resident at UPMC Rehabilitation institute. She currently works with local high school Keystone Oaks to provide PT services and will be transitioning to University of Pittsburgh’s Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams shortly. Mackenzie is from Grand Rapids, Michigan. She received her physical therapy degree from Boston University and her Bachelor’s in exercise science at Albion College, where she played basketball.
For more on Mackenzie, be sure to find her on Instagram @kenz_yob
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May 6, 2024 • 51min
Susan Cashdollar: Gym Crasher & All Things Gym Related
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Susan Cashdollar to discuss the Gym Crasher community and all things related to the gym, including environment, equipment, and more.
Susan graduated from West Virginia University with a Master of Science in Exercise Physiology and is a certified strength and conditioning coach through the NSCA. She grew up playing sports and found a passion for training at a very young age. She currently holds the position of Creative Marketing Director at the fitness center at Hearst in New York City and spends much of her time there partnering with fitness and wellness brands and making fun projects happen. Outside of Hearst, she coaches others wanting to improve their fitness and continues to build the Gym Crasher brand. When she's not working out, she's either reading, talking or thinking about working out. For more on Susan, you can find her on Instagram @gymcrasher & @susancashdollar
Be sure to vote for Susan here: https://mshealthandfit.com/2024/susan-cashdollar
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May 1, 2024 • 51min
Chris Hays: GPP vs Sports Specific Exercises & Pursuing Mastery in Coaching
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Chris Hays to discuss general physical prep / programming for athletes in addition to what it means to pursue mastery in coaching, and more.
Chris Hays is a Strength and Conditioning specialist who holds a CSCS, FMS lvl 2, FRS FRC & FRA certifications, and CAFS. Chris played college basketball for Slippery Rock from 2012-2015 and graduated from Slippery Rock with his Bachelor's in Exercise Science in 2015. Chris later earned his Master's in Exercise Science from George Washington University in 2017. Chris has experiences as a Graduate Assistant for George Washington University, Performance Fellow at the University of Louisville, Performance Coach for the LA Dodgers, Director of Basketball Performance and Director of Sports Performance for Coppin State University, Head Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach for Drexel University, & most recently Director of Basketball Performance for Jacksonville University. For more on Chris, be sure to check out Instagram @chaysstrength - you can also check out @thetopathlete & @thetopathletesystem as well!
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Apr 29, 2024 • 57min
Dr. Justin Tallard: Exercise Programming Considerations for UE injury in OH Athletes
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Tallard to discuss exercise programming considerations for Overhead Athletes.
Dr. Justin Tallard is the MiLB Rehab Coordinator for the Philadelphia Phillies. Justin completed his Sports Physical Therapy residency at Houston Methodist where he worked with Rice University Athletics, the Houston Astros, and the Houston Dyanamo and Dash. He is Board Certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Justin graduated with his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2017, and his Bachelors degree in Sport Science and Spanish from Loras College in 2014. For more on Justin, you can find him on LinkedIn
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