Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Faer to discuss the application of a more person-focused approach to sports science and rehab, ranging from objective testing to long term rehab considerations. Ryan J. Faer, CSCS; Sports Science Analyst, Cleveland Guardians Ryan is currently going into his 3rd season as a Sports Science Analyst with the Cleveland Guardians baseball organization. Prior to the 2022 season, Ryan spent five years serving as a Performance Coordinator for the Guardians, where he worked to support the Strength & Conditioning efforts and staff. Overall, Ryan has spent over a dozen years in the sports performance field, with stops in and out of professional baseball, the collegiate setting, as well as the high school level. For more on Ryan, you can find him on Instagram @ryan_faer To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX15BRAWN" = 15% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Tessa Grossman, a strength coach who has a background in sociology and sports psychology, to discuss biopsychosocial considerations that can impact S&C programming, largely in relation to the female athlete. Tessa Grossman is the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at Middle Tennessee State University, where she works with football and women’s basketball. She most recently finished a six-week training camp internship with the New York Jets and has also completed internships with the Atlanta Falcons, Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to Middle Tennessee, Tessa served as graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Illinois State University, where she completed her Master of Science in Sports Psychology. She played softball for Dartmouth College, where she graduated with a degree in sociology. For more on Tessa, you can find her on Instagram @coachtessagrossman To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX15BRAWN" = 15% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Joey Greany, a strength coach who works with professional athletes, to discuss training and programming considerations for developing rotational power and explosiveness for baseball athletes. Coach Greany has over two decades of experience working with elite professional athletes. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, as well as a Certified Speed Specialist (CSS) through the National Association of Speed and Explosion (NASE). For more on Coach Greany, you can find him on Instagram @joeygreany To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

Dr. Rayce Houser, an orthopedic clinical specialist, discusses programming considerations in rehab settings. He shares his experience bridging the gap between physical therapy and strength & conditioning, the importance of a thorough warm-up routine, and the dangers of overloading. The hosts admire his commitment and discuss podcast creation and sponsors.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregg Inocencio to discuss the deadlift, including deadlift variations, setup, injuries from deadlifting, programming considerations, and more. Gregg Inocencio is a physical therapist that strength athletes have come to trust on the Eastern Shore of MD and abroad. He has experience in treating elite level strength athletes in person locally and remotely, including assisting in treating 105kg World's Strongest Man level athletes and treating 2000+lb total powerlifters. Gregg formerly competed in Muay Thai and currently competes in strongman, with noted accomplishments of being a former HW champion of Maryland's Strongest Man and being a two time overall winner of Delaware's Strongest Man. For more on Gregg, you can him out at @catsandlats.pt on Instagram. To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Olympic Gold medalist Laura Wilkinson to discuss how mental training helped her overcome injuries and the role mental health plays in performance. Beating what many said were impossible odds in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, Laura, starting in eighth place and with a broken foot, came from behind to win the 2000 Olympic platform gold medal. Laura has also won the 2004 World Cup and the 2005 World Championships, becoming the first woman in history to win all three coveted world titles in platform diving. Along the way, she has won 19 US National Titles, been voted by the American public the 2000 US Olympic Spirit Award winner and was nominated for an ESPY award. Laura has also been inducted into five different Halls of Fame including the International Swimming Hall of Fame. People always notice something that sets Laura apart from her competitors, her smile. She smiles during the most pressure packed and fierce competitions, almost like she’s removed from the situation, acknowledging her family and teammates in the stands. Laura explains, “I smile because I love what I do. I make a commitment before the competition to enjoy the experience however it turns out.” Laura attended the 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games as a reporter and analyst for NBC. In 2017, following a nine year retirement, Laura returned to competition. After a successful return placing second at US Nationals, Laura underwent a two level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF). After a year, Laura again returned to competition just in time for the 2020 Olympics to be postponed a year. She continued training and with only three months of access to platform facilities, at 43 years old and with all four of her kids watching, she was a finalist at the 2021 Olympic Trials. Laura has her own podcast The Pursuit of Gold. Her show seeks to equip athletes with the most effective tools that will help them reach their biggest goals in sport through conversations with elite and Olympic athletes, sports professionals, coaches, and experts. In these conversations, Laura and her guests unlock the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual tools that shape the whole athlete and generate peak performance. She is also an author and mindset coach. Laura wrote a book titled Life at 0 Meters, Lessons from an Olympic Champion, and she recently released The Confidence Journal to help athletes create and maintain a resilient mindset. In addition, Laura created an online course called Confident Competitor to help eliminate performance anxiety and help athletes approach competitions with confidence. Laura is also wife to Eriek Hulseman and mommy to four amazing children by birth and adoption. For more on Laura check out @lala_the_diver To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sierra Bains to discuss the reason it is so difficult for many individuals to lose body fat, despite trying various dietary and exercise approaches. Dr. Sierra Bains is a double board-certified holistic ⁠functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner⁠ (FDN-P) and physical therapist (DPT) who specializes in hormone imbalances, digestion, and autoimmune issues. Her mission is to help my clients rediscover, interpret, and decode their body’s own intelligence to feel whole again. Throughout her journey, she has spent over five frustrating years visiting health professionals across the United States to find answers to my chronic health complaints- until she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2021. Since then, it has been her calling to help others who have “tried everything” and finally heal when traditional medicine has not served them. She has created Lightstyle on the premise that your body has an amazing ability to restore vibrant health if you give it what it needs to do so. For more on Sierra, be sure to check out https://www.sierrabains.com/ and @sierratrains on social media To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Eric D’Agati, Dr. Nathan Denning, & Dr. Justin Tallard to discuss baseball and a variety of S&C and PT considerations, including return to sport, load management, concerning trends amongst youth sports, and more. Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. His company, ONE Human Performance, provides fitness, training and wellness services in New Jersey and operated as multidisciplinary facility for 12 years before Eric moved on to focus solely on his coaching and consulting services. Eric has an incredible resume with numerous certifications and valuable mentoring experiences - he's learned from the likes of Gray Cook and Charles Poliquin and has over 8 certifications in addition to an exercise physiology degree. He teaches for the Functional Movement Systems (FMS) course series and is on the advisory board for On Base University baseball screenings. For more on Eric, you can find him on Instagram @ericdagati Dr. Nathan Denning is a physical therapist and owner of Integrated Performance. He has had years of experience working with high level and professional athletes during his time spent with EXOS as well as the Minnesota Twins. He specializes in Return to Sport, Movement Optimization, and injury Risk Reduction. For more on Nathan and Integrated Performance, be sure to check out @integrated.performance on Instagram, @Nate_Denning on Twitter, and Integrated Performance on Facebook 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 or reach out to him at justinctallard@gmail.com To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Phil Plisky to discuss the overlaps between and importance of collaboration between Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, and more. ⁠Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS⁠, is an Associate Professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and is the co-founder of the ⁠Professional Rebellion⁠, a community dedicated to helping physical therapists create the career of their dreams.   His mission is to advance rehabilitation and performance by inspiring those with the power to change it.  He does this as a faculty member, Director of Residency Programs, researcher, co-developer in Functional Movement Systems, consultant in collegiate and professional sports, and author at ⁠PhilPlisky.com⁠. Dr. Plisky received his Master of Physical Therapy degree from the University of Evansville and his Doctor of Science Degree in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. Dr. Plisky is a board-certified orthopedic specialist through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is a NATA board-certified athletic trainer and a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Dr. Plisky specializes in sport and orthopedic rehabilitation and performance with an emphasis on injury prevention in athletes. His research focuses on comprehensive movement testing and injury prevention among athletes, military personnel, and school-aged children. Dr. Plisky’s fieldwork has garnered research grants in collaboration with multiple universities totaling over 3 million dollars. His peer-reviewed articles have appeared in numerous scientific journals, several of which he serves as a manuscript reviewer. Additionally, he is a performance consultant for collegiate and professional teams, military, and school systems. Dr. Plisky also presents internationally on the subjects of return to sport testing, injury prevention, and field expedient movement testing. To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brad Thorpe, founder and inventor of isophit, to discuss the health benefits of isometric strength training, in particular in relation to the cardiovascular system. Brad Thorpe is a husband, father, inventor, and lover of life. his mission is simple – create health. change lives. give back. as a graduate from the resistance training specialist mastery program (2006) and muscle activation techniques specialist program (2006), brad became the 21st specialist in the world with the combined rtsm and mat designations. he has spent the last two decades of his life in service to his clients, obsessing over their health, wellbeing, and desired achievements, and has performed over 40,000 one-on-one client training hours. Brad is extremely passionate about the benefits of isometrics and revels in the opportunity to share this passion with others. He has spoken at various events throughout North America, including the Toronto Blue Jays Annual Spring Meeting, University of Toronto’s Family & Community Medicine program, and the Fitness Modelling International Guild. His passion has also inspired a variety of organizations to implement isometric-based strength training programs through his consulting work with organizations such as Volleyball Canada’s Centre of Excellence, Hockey Canada’s Program of Excellence, The Stop Concussions Foundation, and Spot 6 Model Management. For more on Brad & Isophit, check out @isophit on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform