Sports Medicine on Tap: Recent Episodes
Steven Frey
Steven Frey, a sports medicine board certified orthopeadic surgeon and Jason Kopec, a certified athletic trainer, will be talking about the injuries of current athletes and what those injuries may mean for the athlete. In a relaxed format, we will explain the injury, treatment options, and expected return to sport as well career impact. We will have various guests - physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and some athletes talking shop. Intended to be a little more light hearted than this topic is usually presented... over a couple beers.
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The future of protective athletic bracing is here! We are back at the desk on NATA Radio Row sitting down with Kevin Gehsmann, the Co-Founder and CEO of Protect3D.In this episode, Kevin explains how Protect3D is giving athletic trainers the power to order a full suite of custom-molded protective gear using a simple 30-second iPhone scan. We go behind the scenes of how their custom 3D-printed splints, AC joint pads, and custom facemasks are keeping players in the NBA, NHL, and MLS fully protected and functional on the field.A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!
We are live from NATA Radio Row in Philadelphia with Charles Dawson, the CEO of TenCate Grass! In this fast-paced discussion, Charles dives into the cutting-edge engineering and surface mechanics behind Pivot Performance Turf. We break down how modern synthetic turf is designed to optimize cleat release, mimic natural grass, and actively lower lower-extremity injury rates on the field. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout!
We are kicking off our exclusive on-location series straight from the Pennsylvania Convention Center! Welcome to NATA Radio Row on Tap. To get things started, we are sitting down at the desk with NATA President AJ Duffy, ATC. In this fast-paced discussion, AJ breaks down the heavy-hitting topics impacting athletic trainers on the ground today. We dive straight into the current state of professional advocacy, major legislative milestones securing clinical recognition, and the actionable steps the association is taking to actively advance the profession. A massive thank you to our official NATA Radio Row sponsor, Pivot by TenCate (@pivot_by_tencate), for supplying the premium turf setup for our mobile studio layout! Grab a drink and talk shop with us right from the expo floor!
We are going to release a slew of excellent episodes over the next few weeks, all of which, were recorded at the NATA annual meeting 2026, held in Philadelphia. We will likely be posting two episodes per week, and this one serves as both an overview and wrap up of what is on the horizon!
headlines fool you. We discuss the reality of a secondary knee scope, the formation of a cyclops lesion after an ACL/meniscus repair, and what this timeline means for his rookie season.• Finals War of Attrition: The medical bills are dropping from the NHL Stanley Cup Finals and the NBA Finals. From Mark Stone skating on a torn adductor to Jalen Brunson's terrifying Game 1 knee buckle, we debate the line between championship grit and clinical risk.📍 HEADED TO NATA IN PHILADELPHIA? The Sports Medicine on Tap mobile studio is taking over Radio Row on June 30th and July 1st! We are hosting live 20-minute guest slots for local athletic trainers, clinicians, and alumni. Slots are booking up fast—secure your mic time here: https://calendly.com/sportsmedontap/sports-medicine-on-tap-at-nata-philadelphia🔗 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW:• Email: sportsmedontap@gmail.com• Follow us on your favorite podcast directory to not miss an episode!#SportsMedicine #AthleticTraining #Orthopedics #AdolisGarcia #MalikNabers #PhillySports #NFL #MLB #NHL #NBA
We welcome back Dr. Marc Harwood as we discuss some of the misrepresentations of information on social media. We discuss some of the potential benefits as well as some of the very real concerns and why the way information framed on social media, regarding medicine and recovery, can not always be trusted.
We welcome back a Virtua Medical Group physician who also serves as the team doc for the Philadelphia Union, Dr. David Webner, to discuss the surprising passing of NASCAR racing legend, Kyle Busch. By report, Busch died from sepsis resulting from pneumonia. How common is this in otherwise healthy, young athletes? We discuss what may have happened and what may have been some contributing factors resulting in this catastrophic outcome.
Another great show with Nick Bertha, MD! We cover a wide range of topics including the newest relevant injuries, as well as, follow up on some older ones. Dr. Bertha floats some really interesting new ideas regarding the management of ACL injury, at risk knees! Additionally, we offer new insight to some possible major changes to sports medicine which are on the horizon! Plus a variety of relevant injuries across multiple sports!
We welcome back our new regular, Nicholas Bertha, MD! We discuss some of the most impactful players in baseball, who are yet to see the field in 2026. Topics include thoracic outlet syndrome (Zack Wheeler), UCL recovery (Gerrit Cole, Joe Musgrove) as well as some guys who already need some early season recovery - hip injury (Justin Verlander) in addition to a variety of other injuries!
After a short hiatus, we welcome back Joanne bullard, a sports psychologist and Assistant Professor in the Health in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Rowan University. We previously discussed Lindsey Vonn but from the orthopeadic point of view. Today we delve into the psychology aspect of her injury and recovery. We also topic about the essay Lauren Betts, the UCLA basket ball player recently published documenting her struggles with depression, and even discuss the tragic story of Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboy who recently took his own life.
Two time NBA All-Star, recently acquired by the Utah Jazz, will miss the remainder of this season due to surgery on his knee to treat Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis (say what?!?....come again?). In addition to doing another Olympic update, we explain what PVNS is and if it will be a problem for Jaren Jackson Jr. Does he really need to miss the rest of this season? Are there other factors at play in that decision making? Will this impact his career? All this and a very cool update from our producer, Kyle Miller, owner of Timber Reel Productions with the upcoming release of a life goal passion project!
Factor: We discuss the psychology of competing at 41 with a titanium knee and a fresh ligament tear.
Who better to sit down with, to talk about the upcoming super bowl, than a former Super bowl champion!! We have a great show with Gino Gradkowski, who is a former NFL center and was part of the Baltimore Ravens 2012 Super Bowl championship team! We delve into his seven year NFL career and what it was like winning the Super Bowl. We discuss the lead up to the big game and also what it is like to traded to another organization, especially on April 1st! We learn what it is like to play against your brother, Bruce Gradkowski, in an NFL game and what it is like to grow up in Pittsburgh but get drafted by the Ravens, especially when your brother is playing for Pittsburgh! We make our Super Bowl predicitons and, of course, there was no way to not talk about Lindsey Vonn, and the miracle she is trying to pull off!
We welcome one of our new sports medicine surgeons, Dr. Nicholas Bertha. We cover the final 8 teams for a round up on playoff relevant injuries!
We welcome urologist, Dr. Jayram Krishnan, to our show to discuss the important topic of testicular cancer. Hear the amazing story of Denver Bronco linebacker, Alex Singleton. Learn how he was diagnosed and the importance of awareness and self exams within the young, athletic population, those whom are most at risk. How did he only miss one game!?! We also touch on TJ Watt and what to expect from the pneumothorax which currently has him sidelined. Will he be back for this all important, playoff deciding, upcoming game with the Ravens?
Herbert, Danny Dimes, Rodgers and more! How are three NFL quaterbacks playing with fractures? The common thread of this most recent episode is how are three hockey players, I mean, NFL quarterbacks currently playing despite breaking bones? We reveal how and why, in addition to toughness, these critical players are able to minimize down time, despite breaking bones!
In this episode, we were honored to welcome the 16th President of the National Athletic Trainers' Association, A.J. Duffy, III, MS, ATC, PT BIO. Duffy has an incredibly accomplished career including 34 years as head athletic trainer and physical therapist for Widener University. His accolades are too many to list! Through Duffy's career we gain insight into the evolution of the profession, career pearls, and the future directions of Athletic Training.
There were a few high profile injuries in the NFL the last few weeks! We discuss some of these types of injuries, highlighted by the Jayden Daniels elbow dislocation and the Travis Hunter LCL tear. Despite how gruesome the elbow dislocation was to watch, will it be devastating for his career? When will he be back and will get back to playing at the same level? We covered these topics along with the Alex Singleton story, Joe Burrow, Garrett Wilson, Oronde Gadsden, and of course, Joel Embiid!
Slightly delayed, but this a very interesting episode on open ankle fracture dislocations like the gruesome injury sustained by Cam Skattebo on a nationally televised game. We talk about some of the concerns associated with an open fractures and the standard treatment options. We compare this injury to other similar injuries and try to predict the career impact this injury will have on this hard charging young player!
As the NBA gets rolling, we do another injury roundup. The story for Embiid this time is NOT being on the injury report! How long will that last? We also review most of the major injuries from last year and the impact to expect for this season.
We compare and contrast three different knee injuries, ACL, PCL and multi-ligament knee injuries commonly the result of a knee dislocation. The spring board for this conversation being the gruesome injury sustained by Tyreek Hill on national television on Monday Night Football. Those injuries are not just difficult to watch, they can be devastating. They are not uncommonly associated with nerve injuries (drop foot) and, even worse, occasionally vascular injuries potentially resulting in amputation.
injury to James Conner actually be, and did his career just end? Lastly, who doesn't have a high ankle injury nowadays?
To follow up our in depth preseason review, we have our first injury recap. We cover multiple injuries and expected time missed with each of these. We even dip our toe back into MLB, with Trea Turner and hamstring injuries.
If you have a draft on the horizon, you want to listen to this episode! Get an idea of what to expect about many key player injuries, past and present, plus learn how that ripple effect will impact other players you should be targeting! This should guide you to some later round steals, and hopefully a championship!
We revisit a common topic from a new angle, why do some athletes miss a whole year from a torn meniscus, like J.J. McCarthy, while others expect to miss just a few weeks? We discuss some of the reports on Landon Dickerson. There are some ominous concerns regarding his history, but should we expect a long recovery?
After a lengthy layoff, we are back to review some impactful injuries for this upcoming football season. This is the show before the show, part 1 of discussing some critical pre draft injuries.
We bring back Dr. Brian George, one of our hand specialists, to discuss Bryce Harpers latest cryptic wrist injury. What is actually causing pain? What is the injury and how does getting hit by a pitch in the elbow exacerbate a wrist injury? Also somewhat confounding, why did Giancarlo Stanton need to miss 1/3rd of the baseball season for tennis elbow? One of these things may make sense...
We bring back one of our favorite guests, Dr. Bernardini to talk about multiple dramatic injuries in the last two weeks including a gruesome both bone forearm fracture for a top prospect rookie for the Reds, Tyler Callihan. We also speculate on some details about the tragic lacrosse injury of 16 year old, Dylan Veselic, who recently died. We discuss Derek Carr and why he is choosing to retire as well as some other major injuries!
We welcome an incredibly accomplished new guest, Arthur Ng, MD, a cardiac surgeon at Virtua to explain what the "hole in the heart" Kris Letang, defenseman for the Pittsburgh Penguins, has been diagnosed with, and why he needed a procedure at the end of the season to correct it. Patent foramen ovale is one kind of hole in the heart and we learn just how shockingly common it is and why Letang needed a procedure to close it. We have previously discussed Letang coming back from two strokes, and now we know why. This is outlier sports medicine that you may not have ever learned about previously!
We welcome the newest member of the Virtua/Reconstructive sports team, Dr. David Webner, MD. Dr. Webner is currently the team physician for the Philadelphia Union MLS soccer team and joins us to discuss a fairly rare but potentially catastrophic issue for athletes, deep vein thrombosis. We discuss exactly what a DVT is and why it is so dangerous. Dr. Webner explains why people get these and why, in particular, athletes like Victor Wembanyama and Damian Lillard, can be predisposed. An exceedingly helpful and insightful discussion about an important topic for all sports related medical professionals.
Aaaaaannd we're back! After a little layoff, Brandon and Steve do a multi-injury show and cover a variety of injuries and 2025 expectations for multiple all-star players, coming back from injury shortened seasons in 2024 including Ohtani, Acuna, deGrom and many more!
It only took 117 episodes, but we welcome back Dr. Christopher Haydel, trauma specialist, to talk about two long bone fractures both on the Lions. We discuss some of the differences in treatment between upper extremity and lower extremity. What needs surgery and what doesn't. Will these guys be back, and just as good next year, for the Lions to make another run?
The Eagles are going back to the Super Bowl and the most tenured player in Eagles history, Brandon Graham, is trying to do the impossible! Why this might be possible? This area is buzzing! We do our Super Bowl preview and discuss all relevant injuries. Do YOU think Graham will play??
After our longest hiatus, we were return to talk about a potentially career altering injury to one the best line backers, the rest of the country doesn't know about, a patellar tendon tear for Nakobe Dean, linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. Additionally, we cover multiple playoff significant injuries, going into the weekend!
McCaffrey is beginning to compete with Embiid for the most talked about athlete on the show! Which is not good news for him or McCaffrey owners.... We talk about PCL injuries and how they are different from ACL injuries. We discuss why his does not need surgery, and will we see him again this year, in addition to a sprinkling of some other topics and injuries.
A big hit to the Philadelphia Iggles, the most tenured player in their history sustains a triceps tendon tear. We discuss this injury and the outlook for this local star. Plus, our Brandon has a big announcement!
"Brian behind the bar" gets in front of the mic, and snaps a selfie! A fun round up show in which we cover Dak's hamstring injury and why he needs surgery, Trevor Lawrence's AC joint separation as well as iliac wing fractures, and more!
Too many great topics to just talk about one!! We are on the other side of some big injuries to Nick Chubb and Lonzo Ball, discussing their respective return to sports. We also cover a bunch of relevant new injuries, that you are going to need to know about.
Dr. Marc Harwood is already back on the show to discuss this life threatening condition. Rhabdomyolysis can be easily confused with much more benign issues such as dehydration and delayed onset muscle soreness, but rhabdo has a few key distinguishing features. We discuss this crazy situation with the Tufts lacrosse team and give some insight on how to recognize and treat this serious condition.
Rashee Rice has been one of the best wide receivers in the NFL this year, however, that may have just ended. We have some insight into what having surgery so early may indicate. Also, how might this impact his career? Isolated LCL injuries are not common, what will this mean for Rice?
We welcome our new doc, Marc Harwood, MD, to SMOT and Virtua to do an excellent and long overdue show on concussions. We all saw Tua take a moderately hard hit and wind up with another concussion and posturing. We discuss what this might mean for him as well as anticipated treatments and timelines. We review some of the preventative measures football has already taken including helmets, caps and collars and how effective these measures might be.
We welcome first time guest, Achilles tendinopathy specialist, Dr. Shawn Hanlon from Cal State Fullerton, to discuss the evolving injury which has kept one of the best players in the game sidelined. Learn everything you need to know about Christian McCaffery's injury, the first pick in just about every single fantasy football draft, from one of the premiere experts in the field.
It is that time of the year!! Get critical information for your fantasy football draft by learning about the injuries of multiple key players. Adjust draft stock accordingly for players such as Christian McCaffrey, Puca Nacua and many others!
We brought back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about the fairly rare, and potentially fatal injury, sternoclavicular dislocation. The mood is light and fun although we are talking about a serious injury. Learn the difference and significance of anterior vs posterior dislocations. What does this mean for Hollywood Brown?
We welcome a new guest, physical therapist, Samantha Arnold, specialist in treating gymnasts, to discuss some of the events of the Olympics, especially the gymnastic injuries. Naturally, the majority of the conversation surrounds the greatest there ever was, Simone Biles, but we discuss gymnastic specific injuries as well.
We welcome back Matthew Puc, MD, a thoracic surgeon for Virtua Hospital System, to discuss the incredibly serious and unusual injury which ended Dustin May's season. We also dabble in another weird "injury", Christian Barmore, a good young defensive tackle for the Patriots also had his season end, before it began, just after signing a huge contract because of blood clots...
Brandon and Steve do a little recap on the Argentina/Colombia finals and Messi's ankle injury. We then delve into multiple NFL injuries from last year, and what impact they may have on key players going into this season. Our first football round up of the season!
We welcome to the show, the head athletic trainer for Temple University Football, Dr. Zac White, to discuss many of the responsibilities of being a head athletic trainer for a division I, college football programing. Most interesting we discuss implications of the recent dramatic rule change from the NCAA to remove cannabis from the banned substance list.
We take advantage of the opportunity to discuss a pretty unusual injury to Kristaps Porzingis, a dislocation of the posterior tibial tendon due to a medial retinacular tear. We discuss the symptoms, the mechanism, the treatment, and future outlook for his career. We also touch on multiple other current injuries impacting the sporting world.
We welcome Dr. JoAnne Bullard, practicing psychologist and Assistant Professor at Rowan University in the Department of Health and Exercise Science. We discuss the very difficult topic of Grayson Murray, a successful PGA golfer who suffered from mental health disease and recently took his own life. We try to identify thought processes, warning signs, ways to offer help and resources for those sports professionals who may have a chance to intervene and help a struggling athlete. We also take an early look at the upcoming olympics and how athletes deal with those pressures!
A really interesting show about the some of the dynamics and inner workings of a sports medicine program and what happens when those lines get blurred and those relationships break down, even in a place like Happy Valley. How common and widespread is this. What are some of the unintended consequences, the collateral damage?
We open by recapping some Memorial Day adventures, then get into our topic, Ronald Acuna Jr and a torn ACL. What is interesting here, other than one of the best players on the planet getting injured, is that he tore his ACL in his other knee in 2021. Additionally, he "sprained" the ACL in this knee 2018. Can these all be related....
We welcome back, hand specialist Dr. Brian George, to talk about some impactful injuries. How might the forearm fracture Wilson Contreras suffered during catcher interference, change baseball? Will Joe Burrow ever be he same and what is this weird injury? What happened to Christian Encarnacion-Strand's wrist?
As we crest the century club, we welcome back Dr. Bob Greenleaf, spine surgeon to discuss some recent cervical spine injuries including an uplifting story about Laiatu Latu who was just drafted #15 in the NFL draft. Dr. Greenleaf sits on the board of the Adam Taliaferro foundation and discusses some of great things this amazing organization does.
We welcome a new face, Dr. Antonio Loccisano, to our milestone episode to talk about Joel Embiid (again) and Bell's Palsy. We also bring back many of our regular docs to celebrate episode 100 and review multiple impactful injuries for the remaining NBA playoffs!
Our 99th episode corresponds perfectly with the beginning of the NBA playoffs! The obvious approach was to cover the injuries of the most impactful players and give some insight on when they may be back and what to expect. Embiid, Giannis, Harden, Kawhi and many others. Who gets back, who doesn't. Also, the best team you don't even know about OKC!
After a short hiatus, Brandon and Steve return for an informal show focusing on multiple topics including the current rash of UCL injuries in MLB and they explore some possible causes including pitch clock. They do a little NCAA wrap up and discuss the new NFL kickoff format as well as the ironic timing of a serious injury in the UFL.
We have Kevin Biles, Athletic trainer Delsea and past president for The Athletic Trainers' Society of New Jersey joins the show with Dr. Brad Bernardini. We review some aspects of being a high school ATC and also discuss some impactful NCAA injuries.
Ethan Kreiswirth, PhD, ATC joins us from southern California to tell us about his company, "Black Belt Sports Medicine." He is an athletic trainer, and competitive Brazillian jiu jitsu athlete who started a company that provides ATC's to support Brazillian jiu jitsu tournaments nationwide! We learn some really interesting reasons why being an ATC in California is different than most other states. Just how much more can an ATC's in Cali do? We also learn about some jiu jitsu specific injuries!
We depart from the standard format agian to welcome world champion rower Matthew Guerrieri to the show. Matt won gold in the "lead sled", the paired coxed boat, at the world championships in Zagreb, Croatia. We delve into this alluring sport and an unusual injury essentially only seen in rowing.
We welcome first time guest, sports medicine doc, McKensie Wahl, MD to talk about Dre Greenlaw and his achilles tendon tear. The conversation evolves into a discussion on the good the bad and the ugly regarding Cortisone injections and ultra sound guided injections.
In true Groundhog Day fashion, we are talking about Joel Embiid's knee for the second show in a row!! Kevin O'Donnell, MD joins us again and this time we are talking about the surgery they were hoping to avoid. This is the second surgery on this knee with some confusing signals from the team, we dissect what all of this might mean, over a couple of Frank's amazing brews!!
Brandon and Dr. Frey go back to the well and talk about another Joel Embiid injury! We recorded Tuesday night, before he tried to come back, only to hurt the same knee again... We also talk about New York Knicks All-Star, Julius Randle, and what a shoulder dislocation could mean for him this year and beyond!
We welcome back owner and master brewer at Neck of the Woods, Frank Price. We learn about some beer and talk about one or two major injuries from each time still in the playoffs. Deebo Samuel is the biggest name on the list. Also discussed, Joe Thuney, Marlon Humphrey, Jonah Jackson, and others!
We welcome to the show, our new sports medicine physician at Virtua Reconstructive Orthopedics, Kevin O'Donnell, MD. Kevin is an experienced orthopedic sports medicine trained surgeon who just moved back home from Miami. Along with Dr. Bernardini, we created a really fun show discussing some of the more impactful injuries heading into the NFL playoffs. Gain some insight into the impact of some ill-timed injuries, to the most prominent players!
Lonzo Ball is trying to do something that has not been successfully accomplished by too many athletes, return to the NBA after surgery addressing cartilage defects. We talk about some of the options and his chances of making it back. We also discuss the impactful injury to the potential NFL MVP as the playoffs approach!
We welcome back Dr. Matthew Brant to discuss the possible Christmas eve miracle a return to the grid iron would represent for Aaron Rodgers. Is this in anyway possible or is it just unrealistic expectations? We also review high ankle sprains, Trevor Lawrence and Kenny Pickett. What is the tightrope procedure and why did Pickett need it, while Lawrence did not.
We were honored to have Kevin Gehsmann, CEO and Co-founder of the exciting start up PROTECT3D, fly up from Durham and join us for a show. He introduces us to his disrupting technology, which is bound to change the future of bracing and orthotics. A great episode that is even better on our YouTube channel, to really be able to see what PROTECT3D has to offer!
We welcome back Jason Kopec, ATC! One of the co-creators and original host, this is the first time we have been able to get Jason back on. This winds up being a fun show, covering multiple topics. We get updates from Jason at West Chester University, and what it is like practicing as an athletic trainer in different work settings as well as starting a new podcast. Naturally, we also talk about some prominent injuries from this past weekend of football. Open fracture vs. open dislocation is just one of the topics!
From the Virtua Health System, we welcome thoracic surgeon, Matthew Puc, MD to talk about an unusual injury sustained by NBA basketball player, CJ McCollum. This is his second time having this issue and that could portend more significant intervention. How might this impact him this year? What about his career going forward? We also discuss the emergent variant, tension pneumothorax.
We welcome back one of our regulars, Dr. John Jennings, to talk about forearm fractures, the injury sustained by Philadelphia Eagle tight end, Dallas Goedert. Estimated down time seems surprisingly short. That approach did not work out well for Gronk... Is it the best idea? What she we expect for this critical player on the best team in football?
Twice is a trend! We welcome another MLS Athletic Trainer to our show, Scott Armistead, to discuss his role as an athletic trainer for a professional soccer team. Born in New Zealand, he had an unconventional route to the MLS. We discussed some the organizational structure and multidisciplinary approach utilized by FC Cincinnati to collect data and keep athletes healthy and performing at their best!
We welcome back Frank Price, master brewer at "Neck of the Woods" and we talk about the recent burst of hihg scoring fantasy football players going on IR plus a ton of information about beer and some of the impactful stories behind the beers. For the first time ever, we went live on Youtube with this one!
We have a great topic that we have not previously covered, distal biceps tendon tears. Matthew Judon, standout linebacker for the patriots, sustained this injury so we talk about how to diagnose and treat this injury as well as what it could mean for Judon going forward.
We welcome back Dr. Jeff Murray to talk about Nick Chubb's knee injury. Reported as an isolated MCL injury but could that really be the case? Can he back to play this year? Ever? We also talk a little about Derek Carr and AC joint injuries as well as Joe Burrow and calf injuries.
The obvious topic this week is Achilles tendon tear! Football is in full swing and it didn't take long to get some major injuries. We have talked about this injury in the past but this one may have had a precursor!! Also, at 39 years old, we discuss what this could mean for this future HOF quarterback!
we recap some of the major injuries from multiple players from last season and how it could impact this coming season.
As Mike Trout gets ready to return, we are releasing a previously recorded episode regarding his injury, a hook of the hamate fracture. We bring back Dr. Jennings, a hand specialist, to describe this injury and some of the problems often associated with it. He also describes the unusual treatment and why it makes sense for this injury. Lastly, Dr. Jennings indicates how this may impact a potential HOF career for Trout.
Pro Bowl center, Ryan Jensen sustained a potential career ending multiligament knee injury, but was able to get back to play in the same season without even undergoing surgery.... how? We discuss and dissect what was special about this injury and the unusual approach to treatment.
We welcome back Dr. Schumann to discuss the very serious topic of Bronny James collapsing on the basket ball court with cardiac arrest. We also discuss how this situation differs dramatically from the incident with Damar Hamlin.
We welcome back former MLB pitcher Greg Burke for more baseball talk. Always one of our most humorous and knowledgeable guests we cover a range of topics including Shohei Ohtani and his blister (SERIOUSLY!) and Drew Rasmussen getting his 3rd Tommy John surgery. I explain the internal brace and why this time it might work. We also discuss the pitch clock and follow up on some of last years discussion.
Mike Soroka, an all-star, up and coming, pitcher for the Atlanta Braves had his career derailed by a twice torn Achilles tendon. After an incredibly promising start, three years later, he finally makes it back to the majors! We also talk about the shooting guard for the Miami Heat, Tyler Herro, and his ability to return to the NBA finals.
Gabriel Landeskog is the captain of the Colorado Avalanche and is preparing to undergo his fourth knee surgery, for a cartilage injury to his patella. They discussion tonight centers around cartilage restoration and transplant procedures. Options, considerations, and outcomes are all discussed before welcoming Frank back for another lesson in brewing beer.
It is the NBA playoffs so clearly we need to talk about an Embiid injury! The 76ers will be facing the Boston Celtics, so we delve into what to expect and what to worry about with regard to LCL injuries.
We celebrate #70 with a special episode! We welcome the head athletic trainer from the MLS team, Charlotte FC, to talk about the demands and lifestyle of being the head athletic trainer for a professional sports franchise. He shares his background, what got him here, and what it was like to work with the US Mens National Soccer Team at the World Cup. He was generous enough to share his contact information to help anyone considering a similar career path.
A regular smorgasbord of topics!! Brandon has been in Florida with the Rowan baseball team and we have a lot to get caught up on!! Today's show is a low key review of multiple injuries such as the adductor strain and how it could impact Houston in the tourney; will Marcus Sasser get back to normal. We talk World Baseball Classic and Edwin Diaz and we get some follow up on a number of other topics.
It is not often we get to talk about wrestling but that is the focus of this episode! Spencer Lee is a college wrestler for Iowa, on the verge of entering rarified air, as a 4 time National Champ. What makes this story even more amazing is that he won his last national title without an ACL in either knee!
Welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini, to talk about this unusual knee injury. We talk about what this could have looked like if it were a dislocation, possible sequela, and what expect going forward. We also lament the third championship lost in Philly in the last 99 days!
We welcome first time guest, Brian George, MD, hand and elbow specialist for Reconstructive Orthopedics. As an expert in the treatment of these injuries, we discuss how the injury to the surprising Mr. Irrelevant, Brock Purdy, differs from most of these injuries, and what it may mean for his future.
We welcome the expertise of Dr. Jeff Murray as we discuss Patrick Mahomes and high ankle sprains. We review what high ankle sprains are and expectations going forward. We discuss why this injury was very different from the seemingly identical injury sustained by Tony Pollard, running back for the Dallas Cowboys. Lastly, there are some tangents regarding the NFL playoffs in general.
After another deep dive regarding beer and brewing, we delve into the very disturbing and scary scene which played out nationally, on Monday Night Football. We discuss the potential causes for sudden cardiac arrest in an athlete and Commotio Cordis, the likely cause of Damar Hamlin's arrhythmia. We review cause, treatment, outcomes, and preparedness.
We welcome Dr. Thomas Schumann, primary care sports medicine physician to the show for his first time to talk about veteran NHL defenseman, for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Kris Letang. Letang just had a second stroke during his career as a hockey player, but was able to return to play in less than two weeks! We talk about what exactly a stroke is, different kinds of strokes, why Letang was able to come back so quickly, and why he is susceptible. We also compare this type of brain injury to the more common sports injury, concussion.
We welcome a fellow Hoya, Gregory Tillou, MD, a general surgeon currently with Atlantic Care, to talk about the pretty uncommon sports injury sustained by the Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J Gardner-Johnson. We talk about this injury, and other solid organ injuries like it, and what it means for Chauncey, as well as, what it could mean for the Eagles.
First we take deep dive on 4 different style beer types, followed by a discussion regarding the difference between shoulder dislocation and shoulder separation. It is unclear, through media reports, which Justin Fields, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, actually sustained on his non-throwing shoulder.
Not only do we welcome Dr. Brad Bernardini back to the show to talk about the potential career altering injury for cornerback J.C. Jackson, a patella tendon tear, but we also get back to our roots and welcome back Frank Price, owner of 'Neck of the Woods' brewery who gives us great information about his new Czech style Side Pull Faucet and explains why it is better than a standard tap!
We revisit the topic of ankle fractures, this time with Dr. Brant, and the potential impact on budding star quarterback for the 49er's, Trey Lance. Eventually, the conversation breaks down and anything football becomes fair game.
We welcome back Dr. Jeff Murray, sports medicine specialist, to discuss pec major tendon tears and the impact on the reigning defensive player of the year, TJ Watt. We stumble our way into some other fantasy football relevant injuries as well...
Brandon and Steve talk about why, if you have injured your knee, MCL injury is probably what you are hoping for. We talk about Kayvon Thibodeaux, the 1st pick of the Giants, and many others. We also talk about why sometimes this injury can be far worse....
We welcome back spine specialist, Dr. Bob Greenleaf, spine surgeon, to discuss two spine related topics - Mike Trout and costovertebral dysfunction as well as Chris Carson and cervical fusion. Was Jack Eichel right to hold out for disc replacement surgery instead of fusion?
Lastly, as a couple of former college wrestlers, Dr. Greenleaf and I 'weigh in' on ring worm and Fernando Tatis's suspension.
Brandon Olaya makes his debut as co-host as we revisit a topic for the first time. We brought back Dr. Matt Brant to talk about N'Keal Harry, wide receiver for the Bears, and high ankle sprains. At the time of the recording (Tuesday 8/9/22) reports were that he was going to be treated without surgery, which changed by the time of posting the show.
We also talked about a number of football players coming back from foot and ankle injuries, and fantasy impact.
After a short hiatus, we are back to talk about Tyler Stephenson and clavicle fractures. We welcome Brandon Olaya to the microphone for the first time as Jason drops a bomb about the future of the show.
If you have listened to previous episodes, you heard us talk Mike Vidas, head of strength and conditioning at the Energy Lab. We finally got him on to do another myths and misconceptions episode, as it pertains to strength training and working out.
Today we focused on the injury, more than a specific athlete, talking about SLAP tears in general. A more ominous injury than most may realize for the overhead throwing athlete. We define what it is, how it happens, and treatment options.
Few pitchers have had the fanfare and anticipation of Stephen Strasburg, when drafted 1st in the 2009 draft out of San Diego State. Now he is trying to come back from an often poorly understood entity, thoracic outlet syndrome. Albeit a good career, and dominant at times, was this condition the reason he never fully lived up to the hype? Will he get back to the player many hoped he would be?
Say it ain't so Bryce! Say it ain't so... We welcome back Michael Voltz, physical therapist and founder of The Movement Science Project, to talk about Bryce Harpers ulnar collateral ligament, elbow injury and what to expect. How is he still sort playing and why can't he play the field? How will this impact his future?
We welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about Danny Greens serious knee injury. Will he ever be able to suit up for the 76ers again? Not a very common injury and what makes this particular kind of knee injury so bad?
Jason and Steve have some fun debunking some of the common sports medicine urban myths and misconceptions they routinely hear. Just the tip of the iceberg for this entertaining topic.
We welcome back a Recon hand specialist, Dr. John Jennings, as well as new comer to the show, Dr. Derek Steinbacher, a plastic surgeon and craniofacial and maxillofacial surgeon to talk about Embiids latest injuries. The thumb UCL injury and the orbital fracture are each great topics and we review both in this one episode. What will these injuries mean for this superstar?
We welcome back Dr. Joseph Dwyer, hand specialist, to discuss a notoriously tricky injury, scaphoid fractures. We discuss potential implications for super star baseball player, Fernando Tatis Jr., and what could have happened if it wasn't addressed. The episode was recorded a couple of weeks ago, but is no less impactful today.
We welcome back Dr. Bob Greenleaf, spine surgeon, to talk about herniated lumbar discs and what to expect for Ben Simmons as the NBA playoffs get going. We discuss why this may have happened to him, possible mind body connection, treatment options and how this might impact him.
We welcome back physical therapist, and TPI certified, Dean Millard to talk about golf injuries and explain what TPI certification entails. He breaks down some prominent current injuries and makes his predications for the Master's.
We welcome Brittany Lynch, running and gait specialist formerly from the University of Pittsburgh medical Center (UPMC) and the newest member of the Energy Lab team. We discuss some common running injuries, options to get evaluated, and how to avoid them.
We welcome Mike Voltz DPT, ATC with a special interest in throwing, and Shaun Rowe, PA and former baseball/football player, to the show for part two of our rotator cuff show. Episode 40 discussed some of the basics regarding the rotator cuff, today we get more in depth regarding injury, and injury prevention, for overhead throwing athletes!
Before you finalize your picks, get some key injury updates regarding some of the top teams in the men's NCAA basketball tournament.
We are doing a two part series on rotator cuff injuries. This episode reviews a lot of the basics and general gestalt of this common injury. Todays episode will build the foundation for part 2 which will include insights from a regional throwing guru and perspectives from a former baseball player.
This week we break from our usual modus operandi of focusing on the injury of a particular professional athlete, and instead welcome Dr. Scott Schoifet, one of the regions leading joint surgeons, to discuss the impact of athletics on the need for joint replacement and how that surgery can get athletes back to sports.
Jason and Steve give their super bowl recap with a focus on Odell Beckham Jr. and the re-tear of his ACL. We talk about how common is this and what to expect for him going forward.
Pitchers and catchers don't report! We welcome back former MLB pitcher Greg Burke to talk about the impact of this delay to the start of MLB spring training, and possibly more. What does this mean for athletes and exposure to injury risk. What could this mean for baseball...
We welcome back one of our regular guests, Dr. Matt Brant, to discuss how the heck Cam Akers was able to return so quickly from his Achilles tendon repair. A surgery with a notoriously long a slow recovery...
We continue our conversation, from last weeks episode, regarding concussions with former NFL player Dominique Williams and physical therapist Jess Harrison.
We kick off season number two with a great topic! We welcome Dominique Williams to the show. He is a South Jersey native who is a former professional football player but had his career impacted by concussions. He now does motivational speaking in which he includes the impact of concussions. We also welcome back Jess Harrison, physical therapist, with a passion for concussion treatment.
We conclude our first season by breaking the mold. This episode is dedicated to athletic trainers and the sports medicine team. A little bit of insight into the job and life of athletic trainers along with a big thank you for all they do.
We have talked about all kinds of ankle injuries, but somehow it took us 32 episodes to talk about the common but potentially devastating ankle fracture Kenyan Drake, of the Las Vegas Raiders, suffered a couple of weeks ago.
We bring back one of our regulars, Dr. Brad Bernardini, to talk about the AC joint injury that had D'Andre Swift, of the Detroit Lions, screaming on the sideline during the Thanksgiving Day game. This common injury can play out in many ways.
We welcome fellowship trained trauma specialist, Dr. Larry Bloomstein of the Orthocenter in Red Bank, NJ. We get practical insight into a fairly uncommon injury, talking about the scapula fracture sustained by Carolina Panthers quarterback, Sam Darnold.
Jason and Steve discuss base of 5th metatarsal fractures including the dreaded Jones fracture suffered by Derrick Henry. What can we expect for this work horse?
We welcome back former major league pitcher Greg Burke. We follow up on our previous episode discussing banned substances in pitching. We talk a little about Charlie Morton's leg injury and the impact on the Atlanta Braves. Lastly, we discuss what looms ahead, potential player lockout beginning December 2nd....
Welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about Zach Wilson and his PCL tear. We rant about why PCL injuries are talked about so much less than the more common ACL injury and how are these injuries different? What does this mean for Zach Wilson going forward?
We welcome first time guest Dr. Jim Sanfilippo to talk about the on field management of cervical spine injuries like the two seen last week during prime time games. We also finish up talking about some fantasy football impact injuries.
We welcome back Dr. John Jennings a hand, wrist and elbow specialist. He uses his unique humor and insight to shed light on a potentially devastating injury to all-star quarterback Russell Wilson of the Seattle Seahawks. Of course we finish out with a rash of recent high impact fantasy football injuries as well.
We welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Murray to talk about the Baker Mayfield's shoulder subluxation and how he was able to keep playing without missing a snap. Of course, we wrap up with fantasy football injury analysis.
This week, Steve and Jason review the unusual injury of pectoralis major tendon tears. We discuss strains to full thickness tears and the difference in treatment and time to recovery. Finally, we conclude with some helpful fantasy football injury assessments.
This week, we welcome first time guest, Dr. Joe Dwyer, who specializes in hand, wrist and elbow surgery. Our main topic is the elbow dislocation witnessed by so many on the opening night of the NFL season. What can Sean Murphy-Bunting, cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. and Buc fans expect after this gruesome injury.
We welcome back physical therapist, Dean Millard, core muscle injury specialist, to discuss the details of the black box type injury otherwise known as a sports hernia. We get some clarity on what it actually is, why it is not a hernia, and what to expect for Rhys Hoskins going forward. We also continue with week 2 of our fantasy football talk.
We welcome back Dr. Matt Brant to discuss Travis Etienne, star rookie running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars, and Lisfranc injuries. We discuss what a Lisfranc injury is and what this could mean for Etienne. We are also excited to introduce a new segment which will run weekly, rapid fire fantasy football injuries and potential impact.
Special guest, 8 year NBA veteran, Jason Thompson joins us to share some stories about what it is like to be selected 12th in the NBA draft and how to succeed via the road less traveled. We get into the benefits of preventative training and prolonging your career.
We welcome back Dr. Jeffrey Murray, former baseball player, to talk about Anthony Rendon and femoral acetabular impingement (FAI). We get into why this case is unusual, and of course the conversation happens over a couple of delicious "Neck of the Woods" brews!
We welcome back Dr. Matthew Brant to help decipher the cryptic foot injury of Carson Wentz. We discuss different possibilities as well the most likely actual injury and the impact this could have on his return date and his level of play this season. We even address possible fantasy football impact. This is followed by a special guest appearance by Pat Nolan, COO of Inspira Medical Center, Mullica Hill.
We welcome psychiatrist, Jenna Reid, MD, to the show to talk about the the most prominent current topic in sports, Simone Biles and her inability to continue with most of her Olympic events. Great insights directly from the right professional.
We follow up lasts weeks talk about ACL injuries with a talk about life after ACL tear without surgery, and also, what physical therapy looks like for people who do undergo surgery. We also discuss the unusual Kawhi Leonard Injury and close with an update on Drew Robinson, a baseball player with one eye after attempted suicide.
Jason and Steve welcome back Dr. Brad Bernardini to talk about former 76er, and current NBA finalist, Dario Saric as well as one of the top young baseball stars, Atlanta Brave Ronald Acuna Jr. and their ACL tears.
We welcome Dr. Matthew Brant to the latest episode for a discussion about some the expectations and controversies regarding treatment of Achilles tendon tears. We discuss the impact on speed guys like Roman Quinn, and recurrent tears like Mike Soroka, as well as some other scenarios.
Jason and Steve welcome Greg Burke to the show to discuss Tyler Glasnow's UCL injury and gain unique insight into Glasnow's frustration with MLB about the abrupt crackdown on banned substances used for pitching. Will the crackdown lead to more injuries?
Jay and Steve Welcome back Dr. Dan Evering to talk about the shocking events of Christian Eriksen's collapse in the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament. Then they briefly discuss Kyrie Irving's ankle injury.
We welcome Dean Millard, physical therapist, to the show to discuss Joel Embiid's torn meniscus which is being treated with PT. Plus we revisit our predictions for James Harden as he reinjures his hamstring.
In the first portion, Jason and Steve welcome Dr. Robert Greenleaf , spine surgeon, to the show to talk about a variety of sports spine injuries. Then, we welcome our next guest, Dr. Alex Strauss, psychiatrist, to discuss Naomi Osaka and the anxiety which caused her to withdraw from the French Open.
Jason and Steve welcome Dr. Dan Evering to the show to talk about Mike Trout's calf injury and discuss Chris Paul's unusual "shoulder" injury
We invite hand specialist, Dr. John Jennings, onto the show to talk about Zion's ring finger injury and Jaylen Browns wrist injury, scapholunate dissociation. We also get into incredible story of Drew Robinson...
We bring in orthopeadic traumatologist, Dr. Christopher Haydel, to talk about the gruesome tibia-fibula fracture MMA fighter Chris Weidman sustained in his recent fight with Uriah Hall.
Jay and Steve talk about James Harden and hamstring injuries with guest physical therapist, and fellow podcaster, Dan Gorrin.
Part 2 of the two part episode on Fernando Tatis Jr and 'batters shoulder' injuries. We explore what goes into non-operative management of these injuries with guest physical therapist, Jessica Harrison
This week, Jason and Steve welcome Jeff Murray, DO, a sports medicine certified orthopeadic surgeon and former baseball player, to the show to discuss the latest injury to Fernando Tatis Jr, a posterior labral tear called a batters shoulder
This week Jay introduces Frank Price, brewmaster at, "Neck of the Woods." Then we delve into Lebron's injury, high ankle sprains.
Jay and Steve sit down with Brad Bernardini, MD and talk shop about the type of injury Joel Embiid sustained on March 12th, 2021. They shed a little light on the injury, treatment, short and long term concerns as well as expectations of recovery.
An introduction to this new podcast in which we will be talking about the injuries of current athletes and what that means for the athlete. In a relaxed format will explain the injury, treatment options, and expected return to sport as well career impact. Intended to be a little more light hearted than this topic is usually presented... over a couple beers