Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Jimmy St Louis to discuss Jimmy's journey from high school athlete to NFL player to successful entrepreneur, providing insight and details into Jimmy's mindset, approach to life, and more along the way!  Jimmy is the founder of the Cognitive Health Institute, a virtual and onsite, membership-based institute, focused on improving the cognitive health of a wide demographic. The Cognitive Health Institute was created to improve the health and wellness of a wide audience. The treatment protocol focused on gut health to reduce systemic inflammation, thus lowering the likelihood, as well as the symptoms of autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Jimmy is a strong advocate of a life dedicated to wellness. He is the founder of the lung health institute, as well as the first and only online marketplace to buy and sell franchises, franchise123.com. In addition to his business endeavors, Jimmy played football professionally for the NFL’s Tennessee Titans as a tight end and most recently was a member of the 2016 United States Rowing Team. His accomplishments include four national medals as well as a third-place finish in the 2016 Olympic trials.  For more on Jimmy and the Cognitive Health Institute, you can visit their website at https://cognitivehealthandwellness.com/ or purchase Jimmy's book on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/Cognitive-Health-Wellness-Institute-Anti-Inflammatory/dp/B09CRTR7GR/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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. Christie Chiesa to discuss diagnosis and physical therapy management of concussions, including special testing, classifications of concussions, interventions and progression, and more!  Dr Christie Chiesa is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who works for True Sports Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD. Dr Chiesa received her doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh and subsequently completed a sports residency with Northeastern University/MGH in Boston. In addition to orthopedic sports injuries Dr Chiesa found a passion for treating concussions in a variety of patient populations, particularly the athletic population. For more on Dr. Chiesa, you can find her on Instagram @chiesa.dpt - you can also find out more about True Sports Physical Therapy in Columbia, MD by clicking here: https://www.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/locations/columbia 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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 avid bow hunter Bryan Hathaway, PT, Certified MDT, to discuss archery from the eyes of a physical therapist, including causes of shoulder or elbow pain when shooting a bow, performance exercises for overall shoulder longevity and strength, and more! Bryan is the owner of Peak Performance and Tioga and Summit Fitness. He has over 30 years of orthopedic experience and is as enthusiastic now as he was as a new grad. He graduated high school from Seton Catholic Central in Binghamton, NY and received his BS in Physical Therapy at the University of Buffalo in 1990. Bryan is married to his college sweetheart, Bonnie, and they have 4 wonderful children. His passions include his family, exercise, and coaching. He has coached high school football, wrestling, youth soccer and baseball, and currently enjoys coaching high school basketball. Bryan is the author of David and Goliath, The Guardian Angel Chronicles. For more on Bryan and Peak Performance, you can check out their website at https://peakptandfitness.com/ or their social media channels @peak.perform.pt ... If you do schedule an evaluation with Bryan and his team, be sure to tell them that Dan sent you! For more on Tioga Fitness and Summit Fitness Centers, you can check out their website at https://www.tiogasummitfitness.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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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. Austin Colish to discuss physical therapy rehabilitation and performance training for lacrosse players, management of "lax back" - back pain associated by playing lacrosse, and more!  Dr. Austin Colish is a sports performance physical therapist and regional director with True Sports PT in Baltimore, Maryland. He specializes in treatment of field sport athletes and in particular - lacrosse. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and also certified in dry needling. His background includes working with highschool, college and professional athletes with a special focus in ACL reconstruction and return to sport progression. He has experience working with professional athletes in the Premier Lacrosse League and Athletes Unlimited and is the head PT of the Portuguese National Lacrosse Team. His other experiences including providing care for both the Canadian and Mexican National Teams for lacrosse.  Feel free to contact Austin via his Instagram @LaxRehab or email him (austin@truesportspt.com) for all things lacrosse and rehab related! 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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 John Hazdovac, founder of Chuckwalla Fitness in Phoenix, AZ to discuss the experience at Chuckwalla Fitness, which includes a fitness-for-life approach to training, positive gym culture/environment, and so much more!  Everything began for John at the young age of 6 years old, when he joined his first gymnastics class. From there, John became hooked and continued competitively until he was 17. It was by that time in his senior year of high school that he decided to play football (interestingly enough, a lifelong dream). John barely made the team and got very little playing time. Yet, after graduation John decided that he had just enough toughness and grit, given his small size & inexperience to play in college. So, John trained like crazy...And after a ton of hard work, he ended up playing 4 years of college football...a dream he never thought possible! One year John was even voted, “Most Valuable Defensive Back.” John attribute all of it to his training in the gym from such a young age. It wasn’t just physical training but the mental training as well that helped me achieve such athletic success. Since then, John has DEDICATED his LIFE to FITNESS...in competition and in helping others in achieving ANY of their fitness goals, whatever they may be. Currently (as of Nov. 2021), John competes in CrossFit and Olympic  Weightlifting. In 2019 he made the podium at Weightlifting  Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah taking home a silver medal. Since  then, John has continued to rank in the top 0.2% worldwide in the CrossFit Games qualifier events every year. More recently, John took 1st place at Arizona Masters State Championship (October 2021) and also placed 6th worldwide, in The Legends Masters CrossFit Qualifier securing his spot to compete at the main event in San Diego, CA, December 2021.  At the same time, John and his wife have owned and operated a successful gym (Chuckwalla Fitness) for the past 6 years where we continue to build up our community and get results for clients  For more on John and Chuckwalla be sure to check out chuckwallafitness.com ... @chuckwalla_fitness and john_hazdovac ! 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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. Yoni Rosenblatt, Founder and CEO of True Sports Physical Therapy, to discuss the TRUE sports and athletic rehab difference. Yoni and Dan discuss differences in facility design and layout, the care quality, collaborative team approaches, and so much more. Dr. Yoni Rosenblatt, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, USAW received his Bachelors in Kinesiological Sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park. He went on to complete his doctorate of physical therapy at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Prior to founding True Sports Physical Therapy, Dr. Rosenblatt amassed years of experience treating in various settings including orthopedics and hand therapy. Since its inception, True Sports has grown to become the premier sports rehabilitation facility for athletes throughout Maryland and Pennsylvania. Dr. Rosenblatt has completed extensive continuing education coursework in manual therapy through the North American Institute of Manual Therapy and has certifications in Advanced Techniques in Dry Needling as well as being an Orthopedic Certified Specialist (OCS), the Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Dr. Rosenblatt has experience developing training and rehab protocols for Division I, Olympic and professional athletes of the NFL, NBA, MLB and the PLL. He is also the Director of Sports Medicine for Israel National Lacrosse, and was the physical therapist for the 2021 Israel Baseball Olympic team competing in Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Rosenblatt has also lectured both throughout the USA as well internationally including Canada, Qatar and Israel. His treatment philosophy is heavily predicated on supporting his manual interventions with athlete specific therapeutic exercise in order to treat a given pathology and prevent recurrence. In addition to his passion for manual and sports therapy, Dr. Rosenblatt possesses a passion for educating other sports physical therapists, which includes the founding of both True Sports Education, as well as the True Sports Physical Therapy Podcast When not helping athletes achieve their goals, Dr. Rosenblatt is the CEO of True Sports, which he has helped grow to 13 locations and over 40 clinicians throughout the Maryland and Pennsylvania area. For more on Dr. Rosenblatt and True Sports, be sure to check out truesportsphysicaltherapy.com and @truesportspt 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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. Martin Gibala from McMaster University to discuss his book, work, and research on Interval Training, including the benefits and how to incorporate interval training into a fitness program. Dr. Martin Gibala is a professor and the Faculty of Science Research Chair in Integrative Exercise Physiology at McMaster University. His research examines the mechanistic basis of exercise responses in humans and the effects on health and performance. Dr. Gibala’s science communication efforts include a bestselling book on the topic of time-efficient exercise, The One-Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That’s Smarter, Faster, Shorter. He also co-teaches a massive open online course, Hacking Exercise For Health. The surprising new science of fitness. Developed with McMaster colleagues, the course content can be accessed for free through the Coursera learning platform. For more on Dr. Gibala, his research, and McMaster University, please check out https://science.mcmaster.ca/kinesiology/component/comprofiler/userprofile/gibalam.html and https://martingibala.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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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 movement assessment and movement testing for athletes, including the use of the Y balance test in athletics. 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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 2 time US Figure Skating Champion Alissa Czisny to discuss her personal journey in figure skating, the injuries she faced, the surgeries she had and setbacks which challenged her, and how she overcame these obstacles and possible career-ending injuries to become the 2021 U.S. Professional Open Grand Champion.  Alissa Czisny is a two time US Figure Skating Champion, a two time US Collegiate Figure Skating Champ, and a two time US Professional Open Figure Skating Champion winning in both 2019 and 2021. She grew up figure skating with her sister from a young age and is a world class person in addition to a world class athlete.  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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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 Derek Milender, Head Strength Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Brad Thorpe, founder of Isophit, to discuss isometric training and the use of the Isophit Device for Isometric training. The episode reviews benefits of isometric training, considerations, types of isometric contractions, and more! 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! Derek Millender was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2013. Millender is responsible for coordinating the team’s in-season and off-season performance testing and monitoring, and strength and conditioning. Millender also incorporates other training programs such as yoga and Pilates into player individualized programs. In addition to developing in-season programs, he works individually with each player during the offseason to prepare them for the rigors of an NBA season. He also works with a registered dietician closely to recommend the right foods at the right time (Nutrient Timing), along with supplement recommendation. Millender is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach * D with Distinction (10yrs as a certified strength and conditioning coach) a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is also a Sports Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW). For more on Derek, you can find him at https://thenbsca.com/author/derek-millender/ 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: 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! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX20BRAWN" = 20% off 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!