Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Meghan Barrington, CSCS, ATC, SPT to discuss her own training approach and training philosophies. Meghan's approach to fitness typically stands out as being unique, or sometimes "weird" - yet it is an incredibly effective and FUN way to train!  Meghan is currently two months from becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutrition coach, and 4x Nationally Qualified NPC bikini competitor. She is passionate about using movement as a tool for empowering others and elevating the profession of physical therapy. For more on Meghan, you can find her on Instagram @megsi072 or online at https://www.barringtonkinetics.com/  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Si Mi Pham to discuss his personal life journey, starting when he was surrounded by death and destruction growing up to Vietnam to his current role as the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery for the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Pham shares lessons he learned along his journey to inspire others facing challenging situations to continue to persevere and remember that you are NOT what has happened to you ... but what you choose to become in life. Dr. Si Pham is Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic Florida and Professor of Surgery in the Mayo College of Medicine. He joined the Mayo staff in July 2017. Before joining Mayo Clinic, Dr. Pham had worked at 3 major University Medical Centers: University of Pittsburgh, University of Miami and University of Maryland. He received his medical degree from University of Pittsburgh, did his residency in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board-certified by: American Board of Thoracic Surgery; American Board of Surgery; Surgical Critical Care (from the American Board of Surgery) Dr. Pham has been in practice for more than 20 years and has experience in: Adult heart surgery, including heart valve surgery, coronary bypass surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, heart and lung transplant, mechanical heart assist devices, & ECMO. He and his associates have published widely in the areas of cardiac and thoracic surgery in high impact medical journal. As a tribute to Dr. Pham's dedication to excellent patient care, he was awarded the Health Care Hero Award by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce in 2007. Dr. Pham is active in medical research, mentoring medical students, resident and fellows. For more on Dr. Pham, you can find him at the mayo clinic here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/biographies/pham-si-m-m-d/bio-20340740  -  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DrSiPham/  Or Twitter here https://twitter.com/SiPhamMD?fbclid=IwAR3jFr8Blc69P6J3RHbq7hvhiqwYOFzqcHLkW3AeEUjs_OjSTwo5M3yKI9s  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. James Dreese and Dr. Tim Stone to discuss the ACL, including causes of ACL tears, surgical considerations of ACL tears, Rehab for an ACL tear, and so much more! James Dreese, MD, is an orthopaedic surgeon, fellowship-trained in sports medicine. He is double-board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He serves as associate director of Union Memorial Sports Medicine and as research director for the MedStar Sports Medicine Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship. He was recently elected to serve as one of two delegates from the state of Maryland on the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine Council of Delegates. He has served as editor-in-chief for the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and has been appointed to numerous regional and national leadership committees in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. He is actively involved in sports medicine research, and has published numerous articles and book chapters. Dr. Dreese is an associate team physician for the Baltimore Ravens. He serves as one of two delegates from the state of Maryland to the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has been named numerous times to U.S. News and World Report's Top Doctors for Sports Medicine and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor Baltimore Edition. In 2021, Baltimore magazine named him a Top Doctor in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. For more on Dr. Dreese, you can find him on medstar at https://www.medstarhealth.org/doctors/james-c-dreese-md or on Instagram @sports_doc_dreese Dr. Tim Stone, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert-DN, FRS is a Sports Physical Therapist & Chief Operating Officer at True Sports Physical Therapy in the Baltimore and south central regions of PA. Dr. Stone has extensive interest in playing and treating lacrosse athletes, as he is one himself, playing for the Australian Men's Lacrosse team. Dr. Stone is well-known for treatment of post-operative ACL patients. True Sports Physical Therapy also holds a strong reputation in physical therapy for athletes. If you an athlete in the Baltimore area looking for expert care, you should look no further, as true sports is what sports rehab should be. For more on Dr. Stone, you can find him on Instagram @dr.stone.dpt or check out True Sports PT @truesportspt ** INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT ACL REHAB? Check out this course from Dr. Tim Stone and the team at True Sports PT here: https://education.truesportsphysicaltherapy.com/offers/gyEpm8XQ/checkout To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Will Crane, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss preparation strategy and life lessons from major tests that you may face, notably the NPTE board examination. Dr. Will Crane PT, DPT, OCS is the head coach and founder of PT Final Exam! Will started PT Final Exam nearly 10 years ago with the mission to make the most awesome NPTE prep course available. Will has been able to develop a winning strategy that has mentored >10,000 PT’s and PTA’s as they increased their scores and PASSED the NPTE! His system is all about doing what it takes to pass the exam, as he gives you the tools and strategy to make this next attempt become your last!  For more on Will and PT Final Exam, you can check out https://ptfinalexam.com/ - you can check out Will's online course offerings, the PT final exam blog, podcast, and contact Will directly through this website!  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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! Disclaimer: No details about the NPTE examination were shared during this podcast episode. No information regarding exam content, question type, or other specific details were shared. 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by NPC Wellness Competitor Hannah Guthrie to discuss competition and show prep for bodybuilding through her own journey and experiences competing. Hannah G is a Senior at the University of Georgia studying pre-medicine. She has competed in the NPC Wellness Division and has CRUSHED her shows thus far. Hannah is sponsored by PE science, and you can use the code "Hannah" to save yourself some money over at https://pescience.com/ You can find Hannah @hannahguthrie80 on TikTok ... and you can NORMALLY find her @hannah.g.fit on Insta - however her account is currently blocked! Please make sure you do anything and everything you can to help her get her account back! In the meantime, you can find Hannah @hannahguthrie63  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Calvin Sun to discuss COVID & the ER, International Traveling, Dr. Sun's new book The Monsoon Diaries, and more! Dr. Calvin D. Sun is based in New York City and worked as an Emergency Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor in Emergency Medicine at emergency rooms all over the city during the COVID-19 pandemic. He soon gained a substantial online following from sharing his insider experiences and advice. Dr. Sun has been a frequent guest on national and international new programs to help inform others of the pandemic situation in New York City. He brings medical knowledge and empathy to the story of COVID-19 and is no stranger to grief himself, having lost his father when he was just a teenager, and his grandfather to COVID-19. Over the past ten years, Dr. Sun has traveled to over 200 countries and territories, while also completing medical school and going through medical residency. With his organization, the Monsoon Diaries, he has led other everyday travelers around the world on memorable adventures. For more on Dr. Sun, you can check out the following links: https://calvindsun.com/  https://monsoondiaries.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monsoondiaries/ You can click here to purchase a copy of Dr. Sun's book The Monsoon Diaries here: https://www.amazon.com/Monsoon-Diaries-Doctors-Journey-Frontlines/dp/078529175X   To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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 Atanas Valev, Certified Nutritionist through Cornell University, to discuss his experience and journey with Lyme Disease  Atanas is the founder and CYO (Chief Yogurt Officer) of Trimona Yogurt, a company that makes Bulgarian style yogurt from grass-fed cow’s milk with farms in Pennsylvania. The company has both traditional yogurt and superfood blend yogurt varieties, and is my PREFERRED type of yogurt to eat (the protect flavor of beet & acai is INCREDIBLE!). Atanas is also a 2 time Library of Congress speaker and immigrated to the US from Bulgaria as he shares in todays podcast. For more on Atanas and Trimona Yogurt, you can find them on Instagram, or at trimonafoods.com  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Matt Midkiff, PT, DPT, CSCS to discuss various "pet peeves" in the world of Physical Therapy. The two discuss a variety of topics ranging from "HUM" clinics to lack of progression of exercises to inability to engage with a patient/client and so much more! As noted - the purpose of the episode is to shed light on areas that the PT field can improve on to help the profession evolve and move forward! Dr. Matt Midkiff grew up in Asheville, North Carolina then moved to California after being recruited to play soccer for Westmont College in Santa Barbra. After his family relocated to the Phoenix area, he decided to attend A.T. Still University of Health Sciences in Mesa to obtain his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. Matt’s interest in physical therapy stems from his experiences as a young athlete. After dislocating his shoulder twice while training, he had to undergo surgery. However, this turned into a positive— his good experience with physical therapy post-surgery made him realize the career would be a good fit for him. When not working, Matt enjoys working out and competes in natural bodybuilding shows. He loves spending time with his wife and three kids, and has also coached soccer in the community for 20 years. He is working toward making his Gilbert physical therapy clinic a leading force in treating and preventing knee and ankle soccer injuries, especially among female athletes. He is also building a golf business at the clinic, and is a certified Golf Performance Specialist by Nike and the Gray Institute. His goal for Foothills in the future is to create an amazing patient experience that people enjoy coming to; he calls it the Cheers of physical therapy. “People come back to the clinic a year after they’ve finished physical therapy just to say hi,” he says. “We want people to enjoy working with our staff, and the staff to enjoy being there. That’s what sets us apart from the rest.” For more on Matt, you can find him on Instagram @sportsptmidkiff_fit or Tiktok @sports_pt_fit_midkiff To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Brad Simpson, PT, DPT, OCS, COMT, FAAOMPT to discuss Spine Manipulation with an emphasis on the thoracic spine. The two also discuss use of Brad's TMT device to help with manipulation of the thoracic spine.  Dr. Brad Simpson has worked in outpatient orthopaedics, as a physical therapist, for over fifteen years. He is passionate about learning the ‘whole’ patient, spending the time deciphering a person’s history and clinical picture to best treat each individual uniquely. His love for teaching leads to patients becoming empowered, learning how to manage their bodies and properly progress back to their hobbies and sports. Brad’s accomplishments in PT are a testament to his pursuit of excellence, something he is continuing to happily seek as he keeps evolving with research and clinical experience. Brad loves staying active with his family in the Pacific Northwest, going on hikes and camping, golfing, paddle boarding, and spending quality time with his daughter and Maltese puppy. “Each knee pain patient is treated differently, even if their pain is in the same location and hurts the same as somebody else. The patient’s background, their injury history, job demands, home-life, socioeconomic background, etc., all play into a patient’s ‘pain experience’. Building a program unique to each person’s needs is rewarding. Even better is seeing them get back to the hobbies they were limited in prior to coming to Reflex.” For more on Brad, you can find him at https://reflexknees.com/provider/brad-simpson-dpt-ocs or check out his TMT here: https://www.amazon.com/TMT-Thoracic-Manipulation-Spinal-Black/dp/B07CR3XVHJ  To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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. Will Waterman, Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion.  TECHNOLOGY HAS REVOLUTIONIZED THE HEALTH & FITNESS INDUSTRY, BUT STRENGTH & POWER STILL CAN’T BE MEASURED EFFECTIVELY. Because to measure strength and power for movements you perform in real life, you need forces in 3 dimensions. Equipment like free weights and cable machines can only provide forces in 1 or 2 dimensions. To unlock the next revolution in human performance and fitness technology requires a total reinvention of resistance training. Head over to proteusmotion.com or @proteusmotion on social media to find out more!  Will Waterman, PT, DPT, OCS, PRC, COMT, CSCS Will Waterman is currently the Head of Performance and Sports Science at Proteus Motion. Before joining Proteus, Will practiced as a sports and orthopedic-focused physical therapist for 10 years which included roles as the head physical therapist with DePaul University’s D1 Athletes in Chicago, IL, Stanford Health Care in the Bay Area, as well as running his own PT consulting business. He received his B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science from the University of Georgia in 2007 before receiving his Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from the Medical College of Georgia in 2010. Will has pursued multiple specialties including board certifications as an Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) from the American Physical Therapy Association, his Postural Restoration Certification (PRC) from the Postural Restoration Institute, a certification as an Orthopedic Manual Therapist (COMT) from the Ola Grimsby Institute, and a certification as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. As a self-described “body nerd”, Will has competed in numerous sports and athletic endeavors. He was a multi-sport youth athlete in Basketball, Football, Baseball, Wrestling, and Swimming. As is the case for many physical therapists, multiple injuries sparked his initial interest in physical therapy and training. During PT school, Will competed nationally in Olympic Weightlifting and more recently competed in Cycling as well as Triathlon at the national level. In addition to being a “body-nerd”, he is also a self-described “car-guy” that enjoys watching racing and taking his car to the track. He and his wife Jean are originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and enjoy traveling during their free time. To keep up to date with everything we are currently 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!