Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Derrick Nillissen, PT, DPT, CSCS, SCS, to discuss his experiences as a Physical Therapist in both the WNBA and the NBA. Derrick Nillissen is a Physical Therapist for the Phoenix Suns.  Previously, Nillissen worked with the Phoenix Mercury as Physical Therapist and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and served as a Physical Therapist with the Suns during Mercury off-seasons.  Nillissen is residency trained, Board Certified as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS), and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).  Nillissen played college basketball at Iowa Wesleyan and completed his DPT degree at Carroll University. A native of Wittenberg, Wisconsin, Nillissen resides in Phoenix with his wife and son. For more on Derrick, you can find him on Instagram @dnillissen  Episode Sponsors: 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 Blair O'Donovan, Derek Millender, Dr. Anthony Iannarino, Dr. Derrick Nillissen, and Dr. Jonathon Gardner to discuss strength and conditioning, rehab, and return to sport considerations for basketball players, in addition to insights learned by these individuals from their time working with high-level basketball players. All 5 of these incredible individuals have experience in either strength and conditioning or physical therapy at the professional basketball level. Combined they share decades of experience working with basketball players in both the private sector and professional levels. For a detailed biography on each individual, including links to social media platforms and websites, please click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FFRuRW23bQBusrVoZ7aI7gylVvZNLylBwY9rPJJfYRs/edit?usp=sharing Episode Sponsors: 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, FDN-P, PT, DPT, to discuss the difference between functional medicine and modern medicine in addition to providing an overview of the endocrine system and how your hormones impact your daily life. 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, you can find her at sierrabains.com and @sierratrains on Instagram! Episode Sponsors: 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 Keelan Enseki to discuss Physical Therapy Considerations for the Hip Joint, including examination, return to sport, & more! Keelan attended the University of Pittsburgh completing a Master of Physical Therapy and a Master of Science Degree in Health and Rehabilitation Science. He completed the Sports Physical Therapy Residency Program through the University of Pittsburgh and Centers for Rehab Services/University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. Keelan is also a certified athletic trainer (ATC), certified orthopaedic (OCS) & sports (SCS) physical therapy specialist. He is currently serving as the Director of Clinical Practice Innovation, Administrative Director of Physical Therapy Residency Programs, and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program Director at the Centers for Rehab Services/UPMC Center for Sports Medicine Clinic as well as an adjunct professor for the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine & Nutrition. Keelan’s time is divided time between clinical practice, residency administration, project consultation, & professional development responsibilities. His areas of clinical interest include determinants of outcomes and treatment options available for active individuals with pathological conditions of the hip joint. He regularly presents nationally & internationally on these topics. Keelan has been an author including peer-reviewed articles for the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Clinics in Sports Medicine, Archives of Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Journal of Bodywork and Movement, and Sports Health. He has served as a content reviewer for the American Journal of Sports Medicine, the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, Journal of Athletic Training, Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, Journal of Hip Preservation, PM&R and Physical Therapy in Sport, Journal of Sports Rehabilitation, Sports Health, guest editor for Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, and is an associate editor for the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy. Additionally, he has co-authored book chapters & continuing education manuscripts covering the topics of rehabilitation of hip and knee injuries. Keelan is a member of the APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, & serves as chairperson & a head author for the ICF-linked clinical practice guidelines of the hip, & director of the annual academy meeting (AOM). He also is currently serving as the chair of the Hip Special Interest Group for the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He serves on the Physiotherapy Committee for the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA). For more on Keelan, you can find him at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Keelan-Enseki Episode Sponsors: 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. Audrey Lugo to discuss Physical Therapy considerations for dancers. The two discuss a variety of topics including clinic set up, pointe, holistic considerations, and more! Dr. Audrey Lugo is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, Dance Medicine Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. As a dancer for 20+ years, Audrey experienced several dance-related injuries and chronic pain which led her to her passion for physical therapy, strength, wellness and conditioning. Audrey believes each patient deserves a treatment plan tailored to their individual needs. She is proud to provide treatment on a one-on-one basis and create a plan of care consistent with each patient's individual goals. Audrey specializes in functional training and therapy that incorporates strength, mobility, flexibility, and balance. With her extensive pre-professional dance background and through her own experience as a high-level dancer, Audrey understands the specific treatment these artist-athletes require for optimal performance and return to sport in a safe and healthy manner. Audrey strives to prioritize injury prevention and overall strength for all patients to continue doing what they love and reaching their goals. For more on Audrey, you can find her @dr.audreylugo , https://doctorsfordancers.com/directory/dr-audrey-lugo-pt-dpt-cscs/ , and at https://oldbullathletics.com Episode Sponsors: 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. Meghan Rohde to discuss challenges she has faced in her personal life and how she uses what has happened to her to have a positive impact on those around her and be the "alpha, savage PT" she is known as today. Meghan is a unique physical therapist and researcher with a passionate approach to science, medicine, and education for everyone. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2002 in Health and Sport Sciences. In 2006, she completed her Master of Physical Therapy, also at the University of Oklahoma in the Health Sciences Center. Her travels took her to Cleveland, Ohio, where she was on the rehabilitation staff at Cleveland Clinic. Convinced she was going to work with professional athletes forever, the Universe had different plans. Meghan became the resident expert in the hip and pelvis, soon seeing exclusively female athletes, many of whom became pregnant or were postpartum. Have no clue how to work with this population, she eagerly completed her training in pregnancy and postpartum physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association Academy of Pelvic Health, the first graduating class to be awareded the Certificate of Adanced Practice in Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy. While in Cleveland, Meghan also completed her transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of Montana. In 2011 she relocated to sunny Arizona, because you can’t shovel sunshine. After several years in private practice and honing her pelvic health skills, she received a faculty appointment at Franklin Pierce University in 2014, where she continues to serve as an Associate Professor. She completed her Ph.D. in Human and Sports Performance earlier this year. Her research examined the prevalence of stress urinary incontinence in female athletes predominantly involved in the strength sports of Olympic weightlifting, power lifting, Crossfit, and functional fitness. Meghan is married to the soul match the Universe gifted her, Forrest. Together they have a son, Forrest Benjamin, and she is a bonus mom to Eli, Olivia, and Colin. Meghan continues to enjoy weightlifting, functional fitness, and is completing her yoga teacher training through Soul Ascension Healing Arts. Her integrative approach to women’s health and wellness will help you change your life. It certainly changed hers. For more on Meghan, you can find her at https://www.fortismatrem.com/ , @fortismatrem , @itdependsdpt , and https://www.franklinpierce.edu/about/directories/faculty-staff/rohdem.html Episode Sponsors: 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. Jake Sullivan to discuss PT considerations for softball players, in particular, softball pitchers. Jake is a PT in Owensboro, KY with a special interest in baseball/softball injury management and prevention. He is certified through OnBaseU for both pitching and hitting, as well as Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and Y-balance testing. He splits his work time between the clinic and ISO baseball/softball academy where he gets the opportunity to work together with hitting/pitching coaches to ensure optimal performance with his athletes. He also has had the opportunity to assist with movement assessment of top baseball prospects at the MLB combine.” For more on Jake, you can find him on Instagram and Twitter @thebaseballdpt 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! 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. Robert Butler to discuss the concepts of learning theory and acquiring movement strategy in athletes, with a focus on baseball. Butler is beginning his eighth season in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals. As the Director of Performance, Dr. Butler oversees player physical development and prevention programs, nutrition, sports science, technology integration and mental health services for the St. Louis Cardinals organization as well as the medical care for the affiliate teams. Prior to joining the Cardinals, he served as an Assistant Professor and Associate Director of the Michael W. Krzyzewski Human Performance Laboratory at Duke University for 5-1/2 years. He is a native of Wilmington, Delaware and a graduate of Marietta College where he earned his bachelor's in biology, Springfield College where he earned his M.S. in Biomechanics and Movement Science, and the University of Delaware where he earned his Ph.D. in Biomechanics. Following his doctoral training, he completed a post-doc at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and also completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville. Butler and his wife, Sarah, daughters, Madeline and Emelia, son, Greyson, and dogs, Blue and Maple, reside in Hillsborough, NC. For more on Dr. Butler, be sure to check out https://www.mlb.com/cardinals/team/front-office/robert-butler , https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Robert-Butler-9/2 , https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-butler-a00a0422b/ or @rjbutler_dptphd on Twitter 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! 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 Johnny Fabrizius to discuss data science in human performance with elite soccer players. Johnny Fabrizius is in his second season with RSL Heading sport science and the Real Monarchs sport performance. Johnny has over 8 years experience working in sport performance and sport science. Prior to RSL, Johnny was an Assistant Director of Sport Performance at Tennessee Working with Tennis and Soccer in which he was part of the teams most successful seasons in program history. Johnny is married to Gabbie, and has two children, Reagan (3) and Decker (1) For more on Johnny, be sure to check out https://www.fabperformance1.com/ and @performance_science_network on Instagram. 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! 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 Father-Daughter duo Tony and Micaela Abbatine to discuss the evaluation of baseball players through the eyes of a baseball scout and professional baseball consultant. Tony Abbatine, J.D. is a performance consultant and college professor who specializes in vision and its effect on mindset and emotions. His work in the area of Visual Psychology have been featured in Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek and ESPN. He has been a consultant to several Major League Baseball teams, numerous college programs and recently the performance coach for the USA Women's Olympic Softball team. Tony is a regular on the speaking circuit in the US and internationally, with recent presentations made in Dubai, Italy, France, Germany, Holland and Japan. Tony is the Founder and Director of Performance at Frozen Ropes, a US based company that offers instruction and coaching to amateur athletes and coaches. He is currently a national columnist for Baseball America where he writes on the latest player development topics in the baseball and softball industry. Tony's articles and lectures on sports parenting and student-athlete survival is heard across college and high school classes across the country. Micaela currently works for the Pittsburgh Pirates in baseball operations with a focus in amateur scouting. She is also a Certified Personal Trainer. Micaela played Division I softball at UNC, Maryland, and Providence College. In 2019 at Maryland, she was named to the first team All-Big Ten Defense in Centerfield. Micaela has international softball experience, playing for the Italian National team in the European Championships in the Summer of 2019. Prior to playing in the Big Ten and internationally, Micaela starred at Warwick Valley High School, where she played five years of varsity softball, as a center fielder and took home numerous accolades. Micaela played her whole career with Frozen Ropes as a young athlete. For more on Micaela, you can find her at https://www.micabbs.com/ and @micabbs_fit on social media For more on Frozen Ropes, you can check out https://www.frozenropes.com/ and @frozenropesusa 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! 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!