Braun Performance and Rehab

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...

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...

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...

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 pandem...

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 tra...

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 are...

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....

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.&...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kelly & Juliet Starrett to discuss their personal journey in business, fitness, and overall success. The three discuss the role the Starrett's played in the birth of performance therapy, how they achieved success despite countless obstacles, and share valuable insight on the cost of success!  Juliet Starret...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Zakary Morris to discuss Kettlebell Training, how to master complex kettlebell movements such as the snatch, Turkish getup, bent press, benefits of training with kettlebells, and so much more! Zakary Morris is a self-published author and a Strongfirst SFG1 certified kettlebell instructor who is devoted to exploring the...

In the 200th episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by none other than his high school best friend, Zach Conrad. The two discuss Zach's journey from early life through college football up to his current success as an engineer. The duo also reflect on their senior year football season together, the work they put in lifting together, lessons from their life, and their fr...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined for the second time this year by the KING of strength and speed development in athletes, coach Bob King. Dan and Bob discuss Bob's journey through coaching high school football in Texas to the coaching strategies he implemented as a strength and speed coach for the Dallas Mavericks, Cowboys, FC Dallas, and Olympians. Bob s...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Kara O'Rourke to discuss her journey in bodybuilding despite being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Kara is a trailblazer who is proving that nothing can hold you back with the right mindset and determination!   Kara is a bodybuilder and type one diabetic dedicated to educating and inspiring people within t...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sabrina Strickland from Hospital for Special Surgery to discuss common knee injuries and surgical interventions, including ACL tears, patellar instability, patellar tracking issues, osteoarthritis of the knee, injections for knee pain, skiing injuries, and more!  Dr. Sabrina Strickland is board certified in spo...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan does his first solo podcast episode of 2022 - it has literally been a full year since his last one! Dan uses this episode to reflect on his podcast journey and his approach to pursuing goals, sharing advice from his journey with others who aim to accomplish big things in their lives.  To keep up to date with everything we are c...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by former NFL player and founder of Ice Shaker, Chris Gronkowski. The two discuss the cost of success in relation to entrepreneurship and sports, with many references to Chris' own journey and story!  Chris Gronkowski is the owner and inventor of the Ice Shaker. He first made a career for himself as a professional foo...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Arianne Missimer, RD, DPT, and Functional Medicine Provider to discuss a Functional Medicine Approach and incorporation of a holistic health model to Physical Rehabilitation.  Dr. Arianne Missimer is an award-winning Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Registered Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Educator...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Derek Milender, Head Strength Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers, to discuss his journey from Pensacola, Florida to Head Strength Coach for an NBA team. Derek shares every step of his journey, from his initial interest in basketball to his transition into the NBA. Derek also discusses essential factors to consider while...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Bryan Hathaway, PT, Certified MDT, to discuss peak performance and the essentials for success in all of your endeavors in life, whether it be in school, athletics, health and fitness, entrepreneurship, or beyond. While we share amazing insight and advice in this episode - there is no secret or shortcut to achieving succ...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Sierra Bains, DPT, to discuss her personal health journey involving real, not rare health implications impacting many individuals. Dr. Sierra Bains is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy, recently graduated from Washington University in St. Louis. She is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and On...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Kaitlyn Bigner, DPT to discuss her journey through graduate school, physical therapy in the pediatric setting, her pediatric residency, and more! Dr. Kaitlyn Bigner, PT, DPT is a new graduate physical therapist from Cincinnati, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati for both her Bachelor of Science in...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Mary Terhune to discuss her journey as a competitive endurance athlete, the challenges she faced while competing, how she transitioned from runner to artist, and so much more! Mary Terhune is a former collegiate distance runner from St. Lawrence University. She is a creative with skills in painting, drawing and photogra...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Serena Battista to discuss how she used fitness to reclaim herself after past trauma, the role fitness plays in mental health, and more! Serena is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach. Serena has a passion for creating content that inspires and helps others on their fitness/life journeys! Recently, Serena ha...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Zoe Grace to discuss how she made fitness a priority in her life through school and life, her online fitness community and how she built a "gym squad" of friends who share fitness Zoe Grace is a recent UCLA graduate, with a passion for motivating and inspiring others to start their fitness journey. In the past year, Zoe...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Ashley Martin to discuss pet peeves at the gym and provide advice for those looking to start their health and fitness journey. The two reference their own experiences, including feelings of intimidation while at the gym, feeling uncertain about their workouts, and more! Ashley Martin is a 22-year-old fitness professiona...