Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Mackenzie Hammond to discuss her journey as an athlete, clinician, and person. The two cover a variety of topics ranging from Mackenzie's ACL injury to her current PT position in the Philadelphia PA area. Mackenzie Hammond is a dedicated Doctor of Physical Therapy and former collegiate athlete with a passion for helping others regain their strength and mobility. After graduating from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Physical Therapy program in 2024, Mackenzie launched her career with a deep understanding of the physical and emotional challenges that come with injury and rehabilitation. Growing up in a sports-oriented family, Mackenzie’s athletic journey began early, and she quickly excelled in soccer. At Holy Family University, she was a key player on the women's soccer team, honing both her athleticism and teamwork skills. However, her athletic career took a challenging turn at the age of 13 when she tore her ACL—a pivotal moment that not only tested her resilience but also sparked her interest in physical therapy. The injury and her subsequent recovery process played a significant role in shaping her career path, as she was inspired by the healing power of rehabilitation. Now living in the Philadelphia area with her husband Tom and their dog Basil, Mackenzie brings empathy and firsthand experience to her work as a physical therapist. She is committed to supporting her patients through their rehabilitation journeys, understanding the mental and physical hurdles they face along the way. Outside of work, Mackenzie enjoys spending time with her family, staying active, and exploring the vibrant city she now calls home. Whether it's caring for her patients or enjoying life's simple pleasures, Mackenzie’s dedication to wellness and recovery remains at the heart of everything she does. For more on Mackenzie be sure to follow @mackenzie.pt.dpt on Instagram *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by John Bloom to discuss communication, collaboration, learning and other skills for success in sports performance. John Bloom has worked as a sports performance coach at Abilene Christian, Weber State, Texas Tech, and Oral Roberts before founding Elevated Athlete Development LLC. John’s mission is to provide holistic development for athletes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area while creating platforms for coaches to learn, connect, and build Strength In Numbers. For more on John, be sure to follow @johnbloom30 *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Trace Leaumont to discuss her personal journey with compartment syndrome x2 including her triumphs and challenges. Trace Leaumont is an ultimate frisbee player living in the PNW who had to step back from her sport due to diagnosis and treatment of chronic exertional compartment syndrome. Outside of frisbee, Trace enjoys running long distances and is hoping to run a half marathon once she has fully recovered. To follow her journey, be sure to check her out on her socials @pickupthetrace. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Regan Dewhirst to discuss a variety of considerations for working with the ski athlete, including biomechanics, return to snow progressions, and more! Regan Dewhirst is a Physical Therapist and Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, currently serving as the lead PT for Olympic Gold Medalist Mikaela Shiffrin. Regan attended the University of Vermont, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Exercise and Movement Science in 2013, followed by a Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. During her time at UVM, she was a 4-year member of the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Team. Regan started her professional career in an outpatient sports clinic, where she completed a post-doctoral Orthopedic Residency through Arcadia University. Most recently she coached at Tom Brady’s Performance and Recovery Center (TB12). Regan’s key areas of interest include athletic spine management, recovery science, and return to snow programming. She is passionate about continued learning, teaching, and she is committed to building a team environment that allows all members to excel at the highest levels. When not traveling, Regan enjoys running, mountain biking, CrossFit, and spending time on the water. Regan is entering her 5th season with Team Shiffrin.For more on Team Shiffrin, be sure to follow @mikaelashiffrin on all platforms, and check out her "moving right along" YouTube series! *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ashley Petrosine to discuss her journeys in skydiving, skiing, and lacrosse. The two also discuss her upcoming interval events such as hyrox, her past history of an ACL injury, and more. Ashley Petrosine is a current Senior at Montclair State University playing her last year of collegiate lacrosse. Outside of the university she partakes in extreme sports like skydiving and skiing along with training for her first Hyrox competition and half marathon. For more on Ashley, be sure to follow @ashleypetrosine *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Rob Nelson to discuss learning theories and skill acquisition for athletes. Rob Nelson is currently an athletic performance coach at Penn State University, where he works with the softball and swimming teams. He has previously worked as the Associate Director of Sports Performance at UMBC where he oversaw program design and implementation for women's volleyball, women's basketball, baseball, and track and field. He believes in a framework emphasizing motor learning principles, ecological dynamics and constraints based approaches. He also previously worked as the Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning at Wofford College, in addition to working as a Grad Assistant at Saint Francis University, and Strength and Conditioning Intern Coach at the University of Pittsburgh. Outside of the college athletics setting, Rob also worked as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at IMG Academy, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Strength and Conditioning Coach for Aligned Training, Director of Sports Performance for Power Train Sports and Fitness, and Co-Owner and Performance Director for Larkins Sports Performance. Rob also hosts the "Hot Takes Performance Podcast" - For more on Rob and his podcast be sure to check out @strengthcoachrob on Instagram. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Katrina Haddad to discuss her journey following multiple ACL injuries and how she was able to cultivate physical and mental resiliency during this time. Katrina Haddad is a current junior at Endicott College, majoring in exercise science with a concentration in allied health. As the founder, president, and Campus Captain of The Hidden Opponent chapter at Endicott, Katrina is dedicated to raising mental health awareness for student athletes and erasing the stigma. With over 2 years of experience in managing the Endicott women’s basketball team and coaching youth athletes, she brings a diverse skill set focused on leadership, advocacy, and mentorship. Katrina is enthusiastic about applying these skills both in the healthcare field and in coaching, where athletes evolve both physically and mentally. This blend of exercise science expertise and mental health advocacy enables her to make a meaningful impact among various areas, including personal and professional development. Feel free to reach Katrina at khaddad@mail.endicott.edu for further communication or potential collaborations. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Ron Siers to discuss what it means to be a leader in sport and how to lead to have an impact on others. Ron Siers joined the Salisbury coaching staff in the fall of 1998 and is in his 26th season with the Sea Gull baseball program in 2024. He currently serves as associate head coach and defensive coordinator, as well as in-game third base coach. Through over a quarter century in the maroon and gold, Siers has served on staff of three head coaches: Robb Disbennet (1999-2000), Doug Fleetwood (2011-14) and Troy Brohawn (2015-present). With Siers on staff, the Sea Gulls have won a total of 809 games, finished with a winning record in all 25 seasons, made every NCAA Tournament since 2000, hosted four NCAA regionals and two super regionals, appeared in the Division III College World Series eight times and won the 2021 national championship. In 2021 Siers was named ABCA NCAA Division III Assistant Coach of the Year after helping the Sea Gulls win the first national title in program history. He was inducted into the Eastern Shore Baseball Hall of Fame in 2023. In addition to coaching baseball, Siers has been a professor of organizational leadership at Salisbury University since 2014. He received the annual SU Distinguished Faculty Award in the fall of 2020. Siers has also published 16 peer-reviewed articles and served as the senior editor of PDS Partners through the National Association of Professional Development Schools. Siers earned both his B.A. and M.Ed. from Salisbury in 1989 and 1995, respectively. In 2009 he completed his Ph.D. in organizational leadership from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. For more on Ron be sure to follow @ronsiersjr on Instagram! A special shoutout to Jodie Griep & Scott Mancha for suggesting Ron as a podcast guest. *SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strickland and Dr. Andreas Gomoll to discuss the patellofemoral joint in detail, with considerations to instability, cartilage defects, and more. Dr. Sabrina Strickland is board certified in sports medicine and orthopedic surgery at HSS, where she specializes in patellofemoral surgery for instability, cartilage disease, ACL and meniscal surgery and shoulder surgery. She completed her residency and fellowship in sports medicine at HSS after completing medical school at Rush in Chicago. Prior to that, Dr. Strickland received her BA from Cornell University. Currently, Dr. Strickland is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. She retired from her part-time position as the Chief of Orthopedics at the VA in 2012 after seven years of service. Dr. Strickland is also the co-founder of the HSS Patellofemoral Center. Dr. Strickland is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the Arthroscopy Association of North America. Her research focuses on the knee joint, specifically cartilage transplants, patellofemoral arthritis and instability, and ACL and meniscal repair. Prior to pursuing her medical career, Dr. Strickland was a ski instructor during college at Stratton and spent a year skiing in Crested Butte, Colorado where she still has a home. In her spare time, Dr. Strickland enjoys skiing, hiking near her home in Salisbury, CT, and paddle boarding on Twin Lakes. For more on Dr. Strickland, you can find her at https://www.hss.edu/physicians_strickland-sabrina.asp or by visiting her website https://sabrinastrickland.com/ Dr. Andreas Gomoll is double board certified in Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine. His practice is devoted to preserving or restoring quality of life for patients with injuries to the knee and shoulder. He is widely recognized as one of the leading surgeons specializing in joint preservation with extensive experience in ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair, both performing primary procedures, as well as revision surgery for failed prior procedures. He also specializes in rotator cuff and biceps injuries. Dr. Gomoll is a Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, and the International Cartilage Repair Society. He holds leadership positions in these and other US and international professional societies, as well as being on the editorial boards of several orthopedic journals. He has been awarded several Best Doctors designations, is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, recipient of the Who is Who Humanitarian award, and was recognized as one of 16 stand-out sports knee surgeons in North America. He leads and participates in multiple surgical and non-surgical research trials of innovative new treatments for ligament, meniscus and cartilage damage, and has published over 100 articles and several books in this field. For more on Dr. Gomoll, you can find him at https://www.hss.edu/physicians_gomoll-andreas.asp or by visiting his website http://www.andreasgomollmd.com/  *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your order! **Season 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! 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! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_pr Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Jason Colleran to discuss injuries in the overhead athlete, in particular baseball, in addition to strategies to reduce risk of injury. More than 20 years of experience in athlete development and biomechanics, and having personally suffered from overuse injuries that ended his baseball career, Colleran developed the Kinetic Arm in response to the arm injury epidemic plaguing sports. As a biomechanics consultant, he assesses clients for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal dysfunction to help athletes maximize performance and minimize injury risks. His extensive knowledge of anatomical function has afforded him the opportunity to work with world-class professional athletes in MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, ATP and more. Determined to find solutions and follow his passion for helping athletes and active individuals, Colleran asserts, “My goal is to offer the highest level of dynamic arm care to help aid in protection, performance, recovery, and prevention. I created this to help people increase their overall arm health, so they can continue to be active and do what they love. For more on Jason & Kinetic Arm, be sure to check out https://thekineticarm.com/ @kineticarm & @jasoncolleran_ *SEASON 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order! **Season 5 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Oro Muscles. For more on Oro, please check out www.oromuscles.com Episode Affiliates: Kinetic Arm: Use code " BraunPR " at checkout! 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! Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform