Braun Performance and Rehab

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast (107-108), Dan is joined by Marian Barbu (@wheelzfit) to discuss his journey as a paralympic swimmer and calisthenics athlete. Marian Barbu is a paralympic swimmer for Team Canada JR and a calisthenics athlete. When he was born, he was diagnosed with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a disorder that made his bones so fragile that even a slight movement would have meant a serious fracture. As he grew, he fell in love with sports and since then he never let his physical incapabilities dictate what he can or what he can't do. Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In episode 106 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan shares his most recent in-service presentation on the role of breathing and breathwork and its implications in orthopedic pathologies. We review the anatomy and physiology of the thoracic cavity, the role of breathing, sympathetic and parasympathetic nerve implications to breathing, how to breathe with exercise, and more! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In episode 105 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan provides a much needed wake up call for EVERYONE: 2021 is flying by. Time moves quick. It's time to re-assess, re-evaluate, and make sure you are on the right track. We share a simple, actionable cycle you can use to help build momentum and achieve your goals! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! This episode is also brought to you by Anchor.fm podcasting platforms: go to anchor.fm or download the free app to get started hosting your podcast! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Diana Giacobbe, RN, CPT, to discuss her life as a nurse, how fitness and nursing blend with one another, why fitness is essential for medical well-being, and how fitness plays into the future of healthcare.  Diana is a registered nurse and recently certified personal trainer. She attended nursing school at Widener University and began working at a Children’s hospital a few months after attaining her license. She is currently working full time while simultaneously launching her new online personal training business and connecting with people to educate, train and overall encourage people to be the best version of themselves they can be. Diana focuses on helping both women and men feel confident and learn to live a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. For more on Diana you can find her on Instagram @dianamariefit_  In this episode, we discuss Diana's role as a nurse during the pandemic, the current trends in American health and wellness, how we are setting our children up for future health FAILURE, and SO MUCH MORE! Certainly an episode you do NOT want to miss!  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website at ctm.band ... While you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Diana Giacobbe, RN, CPT, to discuss her life as a nurse, how fitness and nursing blend with one another, why fitness is essential for medical well-being, and how fitness plays into the future of healthcare. Diana is a registered nurse and recently certified personal trainer. She attended nursing school at Widener University and began working at a Children’s hospital a few months after attaining her license. She is currently working full time while simultaneously launching her new online personal training business and connecting with people to educate, train and overall encourage people to be the best version of themselves they can be. Diana focuses on helping both women and men feel confident and learn to live a healthy lifestyle both physically and mentally. For more on Diana you can find her on Instagram @dianamariefit_ In this episode, we discuss how Diana has been able to balance so many different life demands, from school to nursing, fitness, life, and beyond!    Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website at ctm.band ... While you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!

In this week's episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Matthew Walko, PT, DPT, CCS, CSCS, to discuss his personal journey through life, health, and education. Dr. Walko is a professor at Lebanon Valley College, where he teaches courses on strength and conditioning, physiology, cardiopulmonary therapy, pharmacology, and more. He has spent extensive time researching heart rate variability (HRV). Walko has spent over a decade treating patients with numerous diseases and disorders in an inpatient environment while raising a family, pursuing higher-level certifications and specialties, and teaching at the college. For more on Dr. Walko, click here!   In this episode, we discuss how Heart Rate Variability (HRV), how to measure it, how to improve and optimize your HRV and overall cardiovascular health, and more!   Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here. While you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!

In this week's episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Matthew Walko, PT, DPT, CCS, CSCS, to discuss his personal journey through life, health, and education. Dr. Walko is a professor at Lebanon Valley College, where he teaches courses on strength and conditioning, physiology, cardiopulmonary therapy, pharmacology, and more. He has spent extensive time researching heart rate variability (HRV). Walko has spent over a decade treating patients with numerous diseases and disorders in an inpatient environment while raising a family, pursuing higher-level certifications and specialties, and teaching at the college. For more on Dr. Walko, click here!  In this episode, we discuss how Dr. Walko has been able to balance so many different life demands, his advice to patients and PT students, what he's learned from his patients, and more perspectives from his experience in healthcare.  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here. While you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!  I've also been using a percussive soft tissue mobilization device (massage gun) on myself, my patients, and my friends/family. You can  purchase the EXACT massage gun I use, recommend, and gift to friends and family here! Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In this special 100th episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by his grandfather, Terry Braun, and his father, Tim Braun, to discuss their lifestyles, how they stay healthy despite working extremely-demanding jobs, how they define success and the advice they offer to others. In this episode, you'll learn about: -Emotional Intelligence in the workplace -Leadership styles and tactics -Traveling the world and adapting to different countries  -Personal leadership and success -Balance between instant and delayed gratification -Using the obstacles in your path to succeed in life-goals and aspirations  AND SO MUCH MORE! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast!

In episode 99 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses SUCKY situations and how to work through them, how to overcome them, and continue living a meaningful and purposeful life. Life is hard. Nothing worth having comes easy. Yet, we see stories of people time and time again who overcome the odds. We've talked with dozens of those individuals on the podcast already, and have so many more lined up. How have they done it? What general themes exist common amongst their stories? Tune in to find out today! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! You can also purchase the EXACT massage gun I use and gift to friends and family here: https://amzn.to/3xCDCko Note, that purchases from this link support Brawn Body and the Brawn Body podcast! 

In episode 98 of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses what he's been doing in his PT clinical! After 4.5 weeks in clinical - I can say I've learned a LOT! There's tools and techniques I like - and those I don't. There's stretches I like - and those I don't. But, what are they? What have I found works, versus what doesn't work? Is dry needling effective? Should we use cupping therapy? What is a joint manipulation? All this and more bundled in this exciting episode of the Brawn Body Podcast! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!