Braun Performance and Rehab

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Michael Aynardi from Penn State Health to discuss Lisfranc Injuries, including examination and evaluation findings, surgical management, rehab considerations, and more. Dr. Aynardi is a 2010 graduate of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. He then went on to complete a Residency in Orthoped...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Lewis from Maryland Foot & Ankle Specialists to discuss his approach to patient management and how advancements in technology have impacted his patient care and approach to rehab. Dr. Lewis is a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon and an expert on complex surgical reconstruction. He also takes special...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Jaeda Skye Cohen, social media entrepreneur and founder of Jaeda Skye Media, to discuss social media for healthcare and fitness professionals, in addition to her background in competitive jump rope, and how she creates content for her own channels. Jaeda Cohen is a social media entrepreneur and founder of Jaeda Skye Me...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Alsruhe to discuss how training changes and evolves as you age, and how to adapt your training to varied lifestyle demands. Brian Alsruhe is a champion strongman athlete who has overcome an astounding list of setbacks: two back breaks, a brain tumor, parasites, and a bone marrow infection, to name just a few. Aft...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Justin Clifford to discuss principles and rehab considerations for the deadlift. Dr. Justin Clifford is a human performance physical therapist who works with tactical and military personnel. He is a board certified specialist in both orthopedic and sports physical therapy, and a certified strength and conditioning...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Justin (Judd) Lienhard to discuss how he trains around injuries, how we define the correct way to exercise (is there one?) and developing speed. Judd attended Truman State University on a football scholarship where he earned a degree in Exercise Physiology. While at Truman, Judd earned all-conference and all-region hon...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ebenezer Samuel to discuss Lessons he has learned from fitness and how he was able to turn his love and passion for fitness into a successful career. Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., is the fitness director of  Men's Health  and a certified trainer with more than 10 years of training experience. He's logged training...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Meghan Sak-Ocbina to discuss her approach to injury and movement and the language surrounding both, and how this differs from the traditional PT models. Meghan is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Athletic Trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutrition coach, and owner of Impetus Mo...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Luc Meacham to discuss his journey throughout football and military service. Luc Meacham's story is one of a kind. Growing up in Ohio, Luc played Division III football for the storied college of the University of Mount Union in Alliance, Ohio. There, he won a National Championship as well as being named an All-Amer...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Hannah Sadowsky to discuss physical therapy considerations for gymnasts, including sports background, assessment, RTS testing, equipment, and more. Hannah is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy who received her degree from Florida International University in 2019. With an extensive background in the sport of gymn...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Micaela Abbatine, Kylie Durkee, Tessa Grossman, Sophia Kennedy, & Dr. Meghan Rohde to create the "female athlete round table" as the 5 discuss unique considerations of female athletes, issues that female athletes face, and how to address these issues. For a full list of biographies and social media links...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Micaela Abbatine to discuss strategies for setting and achieving goals in relation to the new year. 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 Co...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Tim Stone to discuss practical exercise programming for patients following ACL surgery. Dr. Tim Stone, PT, DPT, CSCS, Cert-DN, FRS is a Sports Physical Therapist & Chief Operating Officer at True Sports Physical Therapy in the Delaware, Baltimore, and south-central regions of PA. Dr. Stone has extensive interes...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Emily Kramer Throckmorton to discuss strength & conditioning considerations for adaptive athletes. Emily Kramer Throckmorton is the owner & Head S&C coach of Kaizen Athletics Owner, which is a functional fitness gym located in Virginia Beach, VA. The gym specializes in semi-private small group training, ada...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Lee Throckmorton to discuss strength & conditioning considerations and needs analysis for firefighters. Lee Throckmorton recently retired from a 30-year career in public safety which began on the oceanfront as a lifeguard for a large volume tourist destination in Southeast Virginia. In 1997, he began working for a...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregory DiFelice to discuss his preservation method and the case for ACL repair instead of reconstruction. Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He al...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregory DiFelice to discuss his preservation method and the case for ACL repair instead of reconstruction. Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He al...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Chipper Anderson to discuss lessons on navigating the field of S&C as a young coach. Chipper is a coach at Virginia High Performance (VHP), working with active and retired Special Operators within the tactical community. He is also a part of the Rude Rock Strength and Conditioning team which specializes in restorat...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Bree Woolard to discuss her 50 first dates series and tips from her personal dating experience. Bree has a passion for empowering young adults with her relatable lifestyle-focused content including dating, relationships, self-love and mindset. After quitting her corporate job, solo travelling in a foreign country, and...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Mark Pugh to discuss the journey of the Briscoe Brothers and life lessons Mark Pugh  is an American professional wrestler best known as  Mark Briscoe . He is currently signed to Ring of Honor and its sister promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He held the ROH World Tag Team Championship with his brother Jay Briscoe (as...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Angela Gordon to discuss physical therapy considerations for overhead athletes. Angela T. Gordon PT, DSc, MPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC, OCS, FMS has more than 16 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Dr. Gordon was a high school and collegiate athlete  suffering several injuries that le...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Borko Rodic to discuss his personal journey and backstory, how it impacted the person he has become today, and how a more "holistic" care model can be applied in physical and manual therapy. Borko Rodic, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in 2006 a...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Brain Farber (BlazePod) and Kyle Valery (Stretch Affect) to discuss the application of BlazePods to Clinical and Performance Settings. Brian Farber is the Head of BlazePod USA. BlazePod is a smart reaction training platform. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, healthy or recovering, young or old, BlazePod unequivocally...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Nelson Dellis to discuss memory competitions and strategies for improving memory. Nelson Dellis  is a 5x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a M...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Hunter Eisenhower to discuss training utilizing the Force System, which is the method Hunter uses to consider his programming for athletes. Hunter Eisenhower is the Associate Head Coach for Sports Performance at Arizona State University where he works with Men’s Basketball and Triathlon. He previously worked for the Sa...