Braun Performance and Rehab

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Joel Smith to discuss Training Philosophies for Acceleration, Deceleration, and Change of Direction. Joel Smith is the founder of Just Fly Sports and trains athletes and clients in partnership with Evolutionary Fitness in Cincinnati, Ohio. Joel hosts the Just Fly Performance Podcast, has authored several books on athle...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Anthony Iannarino to discuss hamstring injury differential diagnosis, examination considerations, and PT management. Anthony Iannarino is a Physical Therapist and Strength and Conditioning coach currently serving as a Performance Therapist with the Washington Wizards. Prior to transitioning to professional sports,...

I n this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Faer to discuss the application of a more person-focused approach to sports science and rehab, ranging from objective testing to long term rehab considerations. Ryan J. Faer, CSCS; Sports Science Analyst, Cleveland Guardians Ryan is currently going into his 3rd season as a Sports Science Analyst with the Cleveland...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Tessa Grossman, a strength coach who has a background in sociology and sports psychology, to discuss biopsychosocial considerations that can impact S&C programming, largely in relation to the female athlete. Tessa Grossman is the Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning at Middle Tennessee State University, w...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Joey Greany, a strength coach who works with professional athletes, to discuss training and programming considerations for developing rotational power and explosiveness for baseball athletes. Coach Greany has over two decades of experience working with elite professional athletes. He is a Certified Strength and Conditio...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Rayce Houser to discuss programming considerations in rehab settings. Rayce Houser is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and currently works at True Sports Physical Therapy in Maryland. He graduated from Pacific University with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2021 and then completed an orthopedic...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregg Inocencio to discuss the deadlift, including deadlift variations, setup, injuries from deadlifting, programming considerations, and more. Gregg Inocencio is a physical therapist that strength athletes have come to trust on the Eastern Shore of MD and abroad. He has experience in treating elite level strength a...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Olympic Gold medalist Laura Wilkinson to discuss how mental training helped her overcome injuries and the role mental health plays in performance. Beating what many said were impossible odds in one of the biggest upsets in Olympic history, Laura, starting in eighth place and with a broken foot, came from behind to win t...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sierra Bains to discuss the reason it is so difficult for many individuals to lose body fat, despite trying various dietary and exercise approaches. Dr. Sierra Bains is a double board-certified holistic  ⁠functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner⁠  (FDN-P) and physical therapist (DPT) who specializes in hormone i...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Eric D’Agati, Dr. Nathan Denning, & Dr. Justin Tallard to discuss baseball and a variety of S&C and PT considerations, including return to sport, load management, concerning trends amongst youth sports, and more. Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20 years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor,...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Phil Plisky to discuss the overlaps between and importance of collaboration between Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Strength & Conditioning, and more. ⁠Phil Plisky, PT, DSc, OCS, ATC, CSCS⁠ , is an Associate Professor in the University of Evansville’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program and is the co-founder...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brad Thorpe, founder and inventor of isophit, to discuss the health benefits of isometric strength training, in particular in relation to the cardiovascular system. Brad Thorpe is a husband, father, inventor, and lover of life. his mission is simple – create health. change lives. give back. as a graduate from the resistance training speci...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gabriel Petruccelli from Greater Washington Orthopaedic Group to discuss rotator cuff injuries, surgical considerations, reverse total shoulder, & more! Gabriel L. Petruccelli is an accomplished board-certified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy, sports medicine, shoulder replacements and general orthopaedics. Dr. Pet...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Joseph "Jake" O'Neil from Rothman Orthopaedic Institute to discuss compartment syndrome, including examination, evaluation, diagnosis, surgical management, and rehab considerations. Dr. O’Neil is a board certified, orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the treatment of foot and ankle disorders.  He completed his residency...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Matthew Heintzelman, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss what it means to practice in an "evidence based" manner in physical therapy. The two discuss a CPG's / CPR's, clinical experience, manual therapy, and so much more. Dr. Matthew Heintzelman, PT, DPT, OCS, is a private practice physical therapist providing PT services in ho...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Matt Tometz, CSCS, to discuss speed training and development for a professional combine day. Matt Tometz is a Sports Performance Coach/Sport Science Coordinator at TCBoost Sports Performance in Northbrook, IL, that's known for speed and agility development. With a speed development background and a fascination for data, it’s his daily...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Mike Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss the Online Fitness and Physical Therapy space and offer insights on current social media trends. Originally from the Northeast, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he first discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After graduating,...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Jeff Flagg to discuss his transition from professional baseball to professional golf, S&C for golf, and so much more! Born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, Jeff Flagg (Sports Performance Specialist) is a strength coach and athlete that has competed at the highest level in multiple sports and has an ongoing passion t...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Jay Dicharry to discuss the Moboboard and how the device can be used for foot/ankle exercises, balance training, and so much more! Jay Dicharry completed his Masters of Physical Therapy at Louisiana State University Medical Center and is a Board-certified Sports Clinical Specialist. Dicharry’s career blurs the line bet...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Jeff Buxton and Dr. Philip Prins from Grove City College to discuss their recent research works including the Keto Brick Study, Keto Diet and its Impact on Performance, Animal Flow, Ankle Sprains, and so much more! Dr. Jeff Buxton is a professor at Grove City College in Western PA. In addition to his DSc in Human a...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Lucas Chang and Dr. Rachel Knobel to discuss the importance of of creating a positive clinic environment for rehab, how to create a positive environment using a patient-centered approach, and the origin of pineapple Thursday! Dr. Lucas Chang is a sports physical therapist, graduating from the University of Maryland...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Ashley Pledger from Vitality Cryocare to discuss cryotherapy in detail! Ashley has been a CryoSpecialist now for quite some time, having conducted over thousands of cryotherapy sessions including whole body, localized, and variations of "Cold-Contouring-Cryolipolysis" like Cryoskin. She has witnessed countles...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Yves Gege to discuss the PT experience and the difference of Performance PT. The two discuss a variety of topics such as networking and relationship building, "HUM" clinics, and more! Yves is a former in-network PT clinic owner turned cash PT entrepreneur. He is the founder of Made 2 Move Physical Therapy in...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast - Dan is joined by Dr. Kylie Hess, PT, DPT, CSCS, to discuss the management of tendon injuries in basketball players. Kylie Hess is currently a sports physical therapist in Maryland with True Sports Physical Therapy and a former strength and conditioning coach. She has worked with both high school and semi-professional level basketball t...

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...