

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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Feb 19, 2024 • 50min
Eric Hsu: Acceleration, Deceleration, and Curvilinear Running Mechanics & Considerations
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Eric Hsu to discuss considerations relating to sprinting, acceleration and deceleration, and curvilinear running.
Eric Hsu holds an NSCA CSCS in addition to the PES & CES from NASM. Originally from Taiwan, Eric has trained hundreds of athletes across a variety of sports, including basketball, rugby, table tennis, ice hockey, and more. Eric has a passion for sprinting in particular. Eric currently assists at the University of Louisville with the men's basketball and the XC/track and field teams.
For more on Eric, be sure to check out @performanceguy_eric on Instagram & Eric The Performance guy on YouTube!
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Feb 14, 2024 • 57min
Dr. Ryan Murphy: Physical Therapy & Strength & Conditioning Considerations for Hunting
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Ryan Murphy to discuss PT & S&C Considerations for Hunting, including return to activity, needs analysis, and more.
Ryan received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Miami in 2020. Ryan has had a passion for health and wellness that began following a high school knee injury, where he originally discovered his love for physical therapy. Ryan emphasizes a continuum of wellness that begins with performance and the prevention of injury and spans the distance to rehabilitation following an injury. Creating a resilient and adaptable athlete is something that Ryan believes strongly in, and he emphasizes the ability to be strong and flexible in all planes of motion in order to maximize performance. Ryan has coached football and lacrosse at the youth and high school level, resulting in an acute understanding of the challenges that these athletes, and athletes in similar situations, will face on the playing field.
For more on Old Bull Athletics, be sure to check out oldbullathletics.com and @oldbullathletics
For more on Ryan, be sure to check out @drmurphdpt on Instagram!
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 7min
Dr. Patrick Kane: Meniscus Repair Surgical Considerations and Rehab Applications
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Patrick Kane to discuss meniscus repair surgical considerations, including techniques and indications, as well as rehab considerations following meniscus repair.
Dr. Kane is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and holds memberships with the American Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society, the Arthroscopy Association of North America, the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, and the Delaware Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Kane is also a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine. Dr. Kane graduated from Villanova University and Thomas Jefferson Medical College, where he was in the top 5 in his medical school class. He then spent the next 5 years doing his Orthopedic Surgery internship and residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. After completion of his residency, he was an Orthpaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellow at the Steadman Philippon Research Insitute in Vail, Colorado. Dr. Kane is actively involved in teaching other orthopaedic surgeons specific sports procedures and still actively participates in multiple hands-on training courses across the country. Dr. Kane also represents the state of Delaware on the national level as a member of the AOSSM Council of Delegates. Dr. Kane has been named a Delaware Today Top Doc multiple times in Sports Medicine, as recently as 2022. For more on Dr. Kane and his practice, be sure to check out https://delawarebonedocs.com/physician/patrick-w-kane-md
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Feb 7, 2024 • 52min
Dr. Michael Aynardi: Lisfranc Injury Examination, Evaluation, Surgical & Rehab Considerations
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Michael Aynardi from Penn State Health to discuss Lisfranc Injuries, including examination and evaluation findings, surgical management, rehab considerations, and more.
Dr. Aynardi is a 2010 graduate of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He then went on to complete a Residency in Orthopedics at the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson followed by fellowship at
Ortho Foot & Ankle MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Maryland. He is currently an Associate Professor at Penn State, the Clinical Research Director for Foot and Ankle Orthopaedics, and Fellowship Director of Foot and Ankle Surgery at Penn State Hershey. He has published dozens of research articles on the foot and ankle. For more on Dr. Aynardi's research work, please click here: https://pure.psu.edu/en/persons/michael-aynardi
For more on Dr. Aynardi's clinical practice and scheduling, please click here https://www.pennstatehealth.org/doctors/michael-c-aynardi-md or call 717-531-5638 for an appointment.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 54min
Dr. Justin Lewis: Advancements in Foot & Ankle Surgical and Rehab Technology
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Lewis from Maryland Foot & Ankle Specialists to discuss his approach to patient management and how advancements in technology have impacted his patient care and approach to rehab.
Dr. Lewis is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and an expert on complex surgical reconstruction. He also takes special interest in the field of orthobiologics, lecturing to physicians nationally on therapies to include stem cell, amnion and PRP injections. He completed a rigorous 3 year surgical residency in foot and ankle reconstruction at Westside Regional Medical Center in Plantation, FL. Dr. Lewis is the creator of the RapidFix Bunion Correction™ procedure. With a minimal incision, minimal hardware, and immediate walking, patients are experiencing great success over traditional bunion correction surgeries. For more on Dr. Lewis, be sure to check out https://www.mdfootandankle.com/dr-justin-lewis and @justinlewis_footsurgery on Instagram.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
Jaeda Skye Cohen: Social Media for Healthcare & Fitness Professionals
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Jaeda Skye Cohen, social media entrepreneur and founder of Jaeda Skye Media, to discuss social media for healthcare and fitness professionals, in addition to her background in competitive jump rope, and how she creates content for her own channels.
Jaeda Cohen is a social media entrepreneur and founder of Jaeda Skye Media. As a social media entrepreneur, her content unfolds across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, photography, videography, and more. She strives to add bubbling positivity in every frame. But it doesn't stop there – she is also the creative mind behind brand content for various social and advertising platforms. She is currently brewing up a game-changing course to empower aspiring influencers and content creators, as well as those looking to amplify their existing skills in this ever-evolving landscape. Whether you're deep in the business realm or just curious about being an influencer, content creator, or social media consultant Jaeda has got you covered. For more on Jaeda, be sure to check out www.jaedaskye.com ... or follow her on social media @jaeda_skye on Instagram and TikTok, and @jaedaskyemedia
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Jan 29, 2024 • 53min
Brian Alsruhe: How to Adapt Your Fitness Routines to Lifestyle Changes and Age
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Alsruhe to discuss how training changes and evolves as you age, and how to adapt your training to varied lifestyle demands.
Brian Alsruhe is a champion strongman athlete who has overcome an astounding list of setbacks: two back breaks, a brain tumor, parasites, and a bone marrow infection, to name just a few. After finding help through the strength community, Brian is building a brand and gym around putting intensity and focus back into training to help more people lift through adversity. Brian owns and operates NEVERsate Athletics, a Strongman/Powerlifting/Conditioning Gym in Westminster, MD. Stop by if you are in the area! For more on Brian, be sure to check out NEVERsate.com and find him on YouTube @BrianAlsruheOfficial and on Instagram @brian.alsruhe
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 2min
Dr. Justin Clifford: Rehab Consideration and Principles for the Deadlift
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Clifford to discuss principles and rehab considerations for the deadlift.
Dr. Justin Clifford is a human performance physical therapist who works with tactical and military personnel. He is a board certified specialist in both orthopedic and sports physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. As an athlete himself, he is entering his 15th year competing in strength sports, including powerlifting, strongman, highland games, and grip competition. Before he became a physical therapist, he also trained in traditional Japanese martial arts, and worked as a massage therapist in the sports performance setting.
Dr. Justin Clifford is a human performance physical therapist who works with tactical and military personnel. He is a board certified specialist in both orthopedic and sports physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning specialist. As an athlete himself, he is entering his 15th year competing in strength sports, including powerlifting, strongman, highland games, and grip competition. Before he became a physical therapist, he also trained in traditional Japanese martial arts, and worked as a massage therapist in the sports performance setting. For more on Justin, you can find him on Instagram @deadlifttherapy
*Disclaimer - This episode does not represent the official position of the DoD in any way. All information shared is personal opinion only.
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Jan 22, 2024 • 45min
Justin (Judd) Lienhard: Training Around Injuries, The “Right” Way to Exercise, How to Develop Speed, and more!
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Justin (Judd) Lienhard to discuss how he trains around injuries, how we define the correct way to exercise (is there one?) and developing speed.
Judd attended Truman State University on a football scholarship where he earned a degree in Exercise Physiology. While at Truman, Judd earned all-conference and all-region honors at middle linebacker. He was voted ‘Linebacker of the Year’ and selected as the team’s strength and conditioning athlete his junior and senior years. After graduation, Judd served as the football team’s strength and conditioning coach for one year before beginning a career as a sports medicine trainer. In 2006 Judd joined the US Army and was commissioned as an Infantry Officer in 2007. During his time in the service he deployed to Iraq as a platoon leader with 10th Mountain Division and then again as a platoon leader with the 3D Ranger Battalion in Iraq and then again to Afghanistan. Judd was awarded a Bronze Star for service during his time in Iraq in 2008 and again in Afghanistan in 2010. Judd completed his four year service obligation to the Army in 2010 and decided to return to a career in fitness. Judd spent two years in Chicago as the Fitness Director of World Gym before ultimately landing in his current home base of Austin, Texas. Judd has been in Austin since 2012, living his passion of working with athletes, helping them to achieve their performance goals. For more on Justin, be sure to check out his Instagram page @juddlienhard and his website https://www.juddlienhard.com/about
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Jan 17, 2024 • 56min
Ebenezer Samuel: Life Lessons Learned from Fitness and Making a Career From a Passion for Fitness
In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ebenezer Samuel to discuss Lessons he has learned from fitness and how he was able to turn his love and passion for fitness into a successful career.
Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of Men's Health and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience. He's logged training time with NFL athletes and track athletes and his current training regimen includes weight training, HIIT conditioning, and yoga. Before joining Men's Health in 2017, he served as a sports columnist and tech columnist for the New York Daily News. For more on Eb, you can find him @ebenezersamuel23
For more on Men's Health Strength in Diversity, be sure to check out https://www.menshealth.com/fitness/a34161318/strength-in-diversity/
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