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Summary In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, hosts Kyle Kimbrell and Zac Dunkle discuss the significance of Memorial Day, and share humorous military anecdotes. They emphasize the importance of supporting veterans and Gold Star families, highlighting various foundations that provide assistance and resources for those in need. The conversation blends humor with serious reflections on sacrifice, mental health, and community support. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Changes 02:18 Memorial Day Reflections 18:01 Understanding Memorial Day's Significance 23:13 Zac's Military Journey 25:27 The Influence of Movies on Career Choices 27:04 Education and Military Experience 29:49 The Rigors of Sniper School 33:05 Mindset and Test Anxiety 34:49 Honoring Fallen Comrades 39:22 Mental Health and Support for Veterans 40:57 Understanding the Multifactorial Nature of Veteran Suicide 44:45 Finding Purpose After Service 50:18 Foundations Supporting Veterans and Their Families 56:54 Unit-Specific Foundations and Their Impact 01:05:06 Connecting with Resources and Support 01:06:38 Taps_Matt_Harding.mp3 Foundations we mentioned: https://www.warriorsandquietwaters.org/ https://www.reconfoundation.org/ https://www.reconsniperfoundation.org/ https://www.kuiu.com/ https://www.sitkagear.com/ https://www.allsecurefoundation.org/ https://headwatersforheroes.com/

On this episode of Rehab and Performance Lab, we sit down with Johnny Owens, MPT, a trailblazer in blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy and the founder of Owens Recovery Science. Together with host Phil Plisky, we explore how BFR has reshaped rehabilitation by allowing rehab practitioners to build muscle strength and improve recovery in patients unable to tolerate heavy loads. Phil and Johnny discuss how BFR works physiologically, the science and robust research behind it, and clinical applications for a variety of conditions, including postoperative limb injuries, tendinopathy, Parkinson's disease, and much more. Listen in for practical insights on implementing this game-changing tool and where the research is taking us next in rehab and performance. Examine the application of blood flow restriction training Interpret the mechanisms behind BFR and how they could impact muscle Solve patient case scenarios involving injury/surgery and pain Timestamps: (00:00:00) Welcome (00:01:01) Introduction to blood flow restriction (BFR) in rehab (00:06:15) The origin and development of BFR (00:11:33) Understanding the mechanisms of BFR (00:15:32) Research and evidence supporting BFR (00:19:29) Clinical applications and considerations for BFR (00:27:16) Early intervention in rehabilitation (00:32:02) Understanding contraindications for BFR (00:36:05) Analgesic benefits of BFR (00:38:45) Tendon adaptations and BFR (00:44:07) Case studies: practical applications of BFR (00:50:18) The broader impact of BFR on health Resources Mentioned in Episode Owens Recovery Science A Comprehensive Approach to the Use of Blood Flow Restriction in ACL Rehab (Recorded Webinar) Rehab and Performance Lab is brought to you by Medbridge. If you'd like to earn continuing education credit for listening to this episode and access bonus takeaway handouts, log in to your Medbridge account and navigate to the course where you'll find accreditation details. If applicable, complete the post-course assessment and survey to be eligible for credit. The takeaway handout on Medbridge gives you the key points mentioned in this episode, along with additional resources you can implement into your practice right away. To hear more episodes of Rehab and Performance Lab, visit https://www.medbridge.com/rehab-and-performance-lab If you'd like to subscribe to Medbridge, visit https://www.medbridge.com/pricing/

In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, Johnny and Kyle interview Annie Bane, PhD regarding her research into people with Parkinson's Disease and the use of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise as a maintenance strategy. Dr. Bane is a wealth of knowledge on how treatment strategies and the disease progression of PD affect the cardiovascular system. This was ultimately the target of her dissertation research while at Baylor and her findings are very exciting. We know you will enjoy this chat! If you know someone in the Abilene area that could benefit from the exercise program for people with Parkinson's please have them email Jill Jumper, PT, PhD at Jill.jumper@hsutx.edu If you would like to see Dr. Bane's TV show on she and her husband's gym in Abilene, TX the show is called "The Fieldhouse". It aired on the Magnolia Network and can now be found on Amazon Prime too. Dr. Bane's paper: Bane, A., Wilson, L., Jumper, J., Spindler, L., Wyatt, P., & Willoughby, D. (2024). Effects of blood flow restriction resistance training on autonomic and endothelial function in persons with Parkinson's disease. Journal of Parkinson's Disease, 1–15. The Hong paper referenced: Hong, C. T., Hu, H.-H., Chan, L., & Bai, C.-H. (2018). Prevalent cerebrovascular and cardiovascular disease in people with Parkinson's disease: a meta-analysis. Clinical Epidemiology, 10, 1147–1154.

In the conclusion of this engaging discussion on blood flow restriction treatment during rehab, hosts Nick Strasser, MD and Joe Park, MD conclude the in-depth discussion with Johnny Owens, MPT and CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science.  Click here for the achilles article referenced in the discussion  (Hansen OB, Papson A, Eble SK, Drakos MC. Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Achilles Rupture and Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Jan 20;7(1):2473011421S00032. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00032. PMCID: PMC8792708). For additional educational resources, click here  

Hosts Nick Strasser, MD and Joe Park, MD have an in-depth discussion with Johnny Owens, MPT and CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science in part 1 of this in-depth conversation on blood flow restriction treatment during rehab. Here's the achilles article referened in the discussion: Hansen OB, Papson A, Eble SK, Drakos MC. Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Achilles Rupture and Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Jan 20;7(1):2473011421S00032. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00032. PMCID: PMC8792708. For additional educational resources, visit: https://aofas.org

In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast we chat with Laura Opstedal, PT of Build Physio in Bozeman, MT. Laura has extensive experience rehabbing Achilles repairs over the course of her career which provides her a first-hand perspective on the evolution of surgical techniques as well as integrating forms of measurement like force plates and novel treatment strategies like early weight bearing and BFR. Within we talk all things Achilles which apparently we're now calling the Taylor Swift of tendons. You can find Laura at: Laura@buildphysio.com @build.physio on IG @thekhakifreept on IG @lauraopstedal on Twitter Some references from our ramblings: Baxter, J. R., Corrigan, P., Hullfish, T. J., O'Rourke, P., & Silbernagel, K. G. (2021). Exercise Progression to Incrementally Load the Achilles Tendon. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 53(1), 124–130. Demangeot, Y., Whiteley, R., Gremeaux, V., & Degache, F. (2023). The load borne by the Achilles tendon during exercise: A systematic review of normative values. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 33(2), 110–126. Yang, J., Hodax, J. D., Machan, J. T., Krill, M. K., Lemme, N. J., Durand, W. M., Hoffman, J. T., Hewett, T. E., & Owens, B. D. (2019). Factors Affecting Return to Play After Primary Achilles Tendon Tear: A Cohort of NFL Players. Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine, 7(3), 2325967119830139. Owens, J. G., Rauzi, M. R., Kittelson, A., Graber, J., Bade, M. J., Johnson, J., & Nabhan, D. (2020). How New Technology Is Improving Physical Therapy. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-020-09610-6 Centner, C., Jerger, S., Lauber, B., Seynnes, O., Friedrich, T., Lolli, D., Gollhofer, A., & König, D. (2023). Similar patterns of tendon regional hypertrophy after low-load blood flow restriction and high-load resistance training. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.14321 Centner, C., Lauber, B., Seynnes, O. R., Jerger, S., Sohnius, T., Gollhofer, A., & König, D. (2019). Low-load blood flow restriction training induces similar morphological and mechanical Achilles tendon adaptations compared to high-load resistance training. Journal of Applied Physiology. https://doi.org/10.1152/japplphysiol.00602.2019 Castle, J. P., Tramer, J. S., Turner, E. H. G., Cotter, D., McGee, A., Abbas, M., Gasparro, M. A., Lynch, T. S., & Moutzouros, V. (2023). Survey of blood flow restriction therapy for rehabilitation in Sports Medicine patients. Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology: Official Journal of the Italian Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jor.2023.03.007 Yow, B. G., Tennent, D. J., Dowd, T. C., Loenneke, J. P., & Owens, J. G. (2018). Blood Flow Restriction Training After Achilles Tendon Rupture. The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery: Official Publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2017.11.008 Hansen, O. B., Papson, A., Eble, S. K., & Drakos, M. C. (2022). Effect of Blood Flow Restriction Therapy Following Achilles Rupture and Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics, 7(1), 2473011421S00032. Bentzen, A., Jørgensen, S. L., Birch, S., Mortensen, L., Toft, M., Lindvig, M. G., Gundtoft, P. H., & Mechlenburg, I. (2024). Feasibility of Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in Adults with a Non-surgically Treated Achilles Tendon Rupture; a Case Series. International Journal of Exercise Science, 17(3), 140–153.

In this installment of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle interview Nicole Walter, PT. Nicole is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy with 20 years experience at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is the neurologic residency coordinator for Parkview and is adjunct faculty at Trine University. She has used BFR in a variety of neurological conditions and most recently presented some of their cases and research findings at APTA's Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Jonathan Harned, PT, DPT, CSCS, FRCms, to discuss Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), BFR training, knee injuries, advice to athletes and physical therapists, important exercise considerations, and so much more! Dr. Jonathan Harned, PT, DPT, earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Lebanon Valley College in Annville, Pennsylvania. There he played Division III baseball for four years. Jonathan has had the unique opportunity to complete clinical rotations all across the country including with the Cleveland Indians, a professional baseball organization in the MLB. While with the Indians, he was able to work with other medical professionals in designing and implementing rehab and injury prevention programs for professional baseball players. In addition, Jonathan has obtained valuable experiences in outpatient orthopedics and the acute care setting. Jonathan holds certifications in Personalized Blood Flow Restriction through Owens Recovery Science, Suspension Training through TRX, and has his Emergency Medical Response for the Athlete (ERA) certification. In addition, he is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Functional Range Conditioning Master Specialist. Jonathan is currently pursuing his Sports Certified Specialist (SCS) certification, Precision Nutrition Certification, and Dry Needling certification. While Dr. Harned is able to treat a wide variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions, he has special interests in shoulder/elbow, knee, ACL, and concussion rehab. For more on Dr. Jonathan Harned, you can find him on Instagram @diamond_dr14 and email him at JHarned@TrueSportsPT.com To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off! Intro Music: from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-you License code: GTQQOJMBXDJCZIQO --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/daniel-braun/support

Kyle Kimbrell, PT, MPT joins Kory Zimney and JJ Thomas to discuss using Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in the clinic. Kimbrell was first exposed to BFR through research and Johnny Owens' twitter and now works as an instructor for Owens Recovery Science in the West Coast Division. Here are some of the highlights: The clinical reasoning behind using BFR with the right patients comes down to a better understanding of the muscle and how it responds to load. One of the best cases for BFR are people that have an osteoarthritic knee. You can make the quadricep work hard and the knee doesn't have to  Getting your patients discharged quickly doesn't mean that you were successful with your patient. Many patients need capacity building and biology building takes time, and BFR helps with building that biology. In building muscles, load isn't as important as making the muscle tired. Convincing your patients that are scared of BFR can be as easy as just telling them that the pressure can be tight, but it will only be for a few seconds. Then, you can underload and give them the highest pressure just to let them see how the muscle feels and be familiar with it. BFR can reduce the time under tension, because it makes your muscles fatigue faster. When your patients starts counting all by themselves, you have the right load for your patient. Ad Info: Continue your learning past what you hear today, EIM offers certifications that elevate your clinical decision making and help get you to the next level of patient care and expertise. Get 5% off by letting your program advisor know you're a PT Elevated Podcast listener. Check out your program options here. The last episode of the season will feature questions and comments from you the listener. Send your questions, whether they be episode-specific, clinical or research-related to podcast@eimpt.com. Your question may be featured in the last episode, so include some info about you and your practice. We look forward to hearing your questions! More Links: Kyle Kimbrell's LinkedIn @primalphysicaltherapy @ZimneyKJ @EIMTeam

Featuring Dr. Ben Weatherford with Owens Recovery science. The single source for blood flow restriction therapy and devices. Beginning their journey with treating military veterans. Now they find themselves as the main solution with numerous professional, collegiate and healthcare organizations in blood flow restriction solutions. A group that has been featured in ESPN the Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Men's Health and many more.

Johnny Owens BS, MPT is CEO and Director of Clinical Education for Owens Recovery Science, a corporation recognized in the INC 500. He manages a research portfolio of over 40 clinical trials being conducted worldwide primarily studying the effects of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation in clinical populations. He is the former Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid (CFI) at San Antonio Military Medical Center and continues to serve as a consultant and clinical researcher at the CFI. He completed his undergraduate course work in Biology at The University of Texas at Austin and earned his Masters in Physical Therapy at The University of Texas Medical Branch. He serves as a medical consultant for teams in the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and collegiate sports. He is involved in numerous clinical trials involving regenerative medicine, sports medicine, blood flow restriction and high-energy trauma. Owens has been published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature, regularly speaks at the national and international level and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Time Magazine, NPR, Discovery Channel and ESPN. In this episode Johnny talks about: His pathway in to Physical Therapy. His work at the Centre for the Intrepid. Where his interest in Blood flow restriction came from. The common mistakes when utilising BFR. The correct protocols to maximise BFR. Resources discussed: Evernote The Stoic Challenge by William Irvine You can contact Johnny via his website at Owensrecoveryscience.com or follow him on Twitter Keep up to date with Monarch Human Performance via our website, Facebook and Instagram pages.

You have likely heard the phrase "Eat the frog." It comes from the iconic Brian Tracy. It means that you have to keep doing the hard stuff every day. This means can't procrastinate the problematic things. Leadership is a constant battle of being uncomfortable when you do the hard stuff. Today we talk about doing the hard stuff with Johnny Owens, founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company is #136 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny begins by sharing his top strategy for optimizing his time, which is learning to delegate better. He shares insights on the delegation that has improved the company's efficiency. In part two, he is coached on doing the hard stuff. You will discover how to do the hard stuff first thing each day inside this episode. Get the show notes for The OYT Coaching Series - Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science - Doing the Hard Stuff Click to Tweet: Listening to a fantastic episode on Growth Think Tank featuring #JohnnyOwens with your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/gttJohnnyOwens  #DoingtheHardStuff #OptimizeYourTime #Leadership #TheOYTCoachingSeries #GHepisode689 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Dr. Kyle Kimbrell is the Lead Clinical Educator with Owens Recovery Science and talks about the decisions about BFR equipment, as well as recent research for Tendinopathy and Bone Pathology, and closes with a discussion on Washington Football QB Alex Smith & Project 11.

In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle chat with Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS. Mark is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Mañago is a dedicated researcher, focused on advancing clinical research in the field of rehabilitation in people with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions by investigating clinically feasible targeted exercise interventions to improve participation. This year, he was awarded a K-12 award through the Comprehensive Opportunities in Rehabilitation Research Training (CORRT) program and recently received a pilot award from the Consortium of MS Centers to study the feasibility of BFR in people with MS. Papers referenced on this podcast: Camara-Lemarroy, C., Metz, L., Smith, E., Dunn, J., & Yong, V. W. (2018). Expanding the Potential Therapeutic Options for Remote Ischemic Preconditioning: Use in Multiple Sclerosis. Frontiers in Neurology, 9, 475. Chotiyarnwong, C., Nair, K., Angelini, L., Buckley, E., Mazza, C., Heyes, D., Ramiz, R., Baster, K., Ismail, A., Das, J., Ali, A., Lindert, R., Sharrack, B., Price, S., & Paling, D. (2020). Effect of remote ischaemic preconditioning on walking in people with multiple sclerosis: double-blind randomised controlled trial. BMJ Neurology Open, 2(1), e000022. Darvishi, M., Rafiei, M., Kelardeh, B. M., & Keshavarz, S. (n.d.). Effect of Aerobic Training with Blood Flow Restricting on Static Balance, Lower Extremity Strength, and Thigh Hypertrophy in Females with Multiple Sclerosis. Lamberti, N., Straudi, S., Donadi, M., Tanaka, H., Basaglia, N., & Manfredini, F. (2020). Effectiveness of blood flow-restricted slow walking on mobility in severe multiple sclerosis: a pilot randomized trial. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.13764

If you want to improve your movement capabilities, is there gym equipment that can help you? If moving better is important to you, you've probably wondered what gym equipment would best help me reach that goal? Gym equipment is endless and often gimmicky, so what would the essentials be to get me to where I want to go? Fortunately, you can improve your movement capabilities without much equipment. Being able to position your body with many of the coaching tactics we discussed is the #majorkey That said, there are some equipment pieces that make coaching WAY EASIER. And I'll tier this for you fine folks based on your budget :)  If you are just building a home gym or beefing up your current gym, then check out Movement Debrief Episode 138 below! Watch the video here for your viewing pleasure, or listen to the podcast if you can't stand the sight of me :( If you want to watch these live, add me on Instagram. t Show notes Check out Human Matrix promo video here. Here are some testimonials for the class. Want to sign up? Click on the following locations below: February 20th-21st, 2021, Atlanta, GA (Early bird ends January 17th at 11:55 pm!) April 10th-11th, 2021, Warren, OH (Early bird ends March 14th at 11:55 pm) May 29th-30th, 2021 Boston, MA (Early bird ends April 25th at 11:55 pm!) August 14th-15th, 2021, Ann Arbor, MI (Early bird ends July 18th at 11:55 pm!) September 25th-26th, 2021, Wyckoff, NJ (Early bird ends August 22nd at 11:55 pm) November 6th-7th, 2021, Charlotte, NC (Early bird ends October 3rd at 11:55 pm) Dickinson College in Carlisle PA (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) [Approved for 14 Category A CEUs for athletic trainers] Montreal, Canada (POSTPONED DUE TO COVID-19) [6 CEUs approved for Athletic Therapists by CATA!] Or check out this little teaser for Human Matrix home study. Best part is if you attend the live course you'll get this bad boy for free! (Release date not known yet :( Here' a signup for my newsletter to get nearly 5 hours and 50 pages of content, access to my free breathing and body mechanics course, a free acute:chronic workload calculator, basketball conditioning program, podcasts, and weekend learning goodies.   The best exercise equipment to get Question: Would love to see a video on the best equipment for building a performance/rehab gym in regards to the model you use. Even the brands/model  ....safety bar, ramps, hex bar, etc. Answer: To improve movement options, you don't really need a whole lot of equipment. You just have to ensure that you can challenge your body to get into positions it normally struggles with. The hope is then that you are crushing life once that happens. That said, the right piece of equipment can help quite a bit at enhancing both your movement and fitness. Here is a list of stuff I would look into, depending on what your budget is: The home gym essentials Heel Ramp - These are essential to improving your squat depth, which is a critical motion to improve your movement options throughout the body. A heel ramp makes it easier to vertically displace the pelvis. I like the one that my boy Levi Kirkpatrick makes get large. Olympic lifting shoes can also be an alternative, to which The Nike Romaleos are the best. If you want to save some buck, use books PVC pipe - These are useful to do supported lower body activities and can incorporate rotation through the trunk. Dowel rods work great as well. Kettlebells - These are quite versatile and offer way more loading options than dumbbells. They are much easier to hold for squats as well. Power blocks - These are adjustable dumbbells that can save you space. Superbands - these are great bands that provide versatility in loading for pulldowns and chops. Cook bands - These bands are great for jumping, chops and lifts, unloading exercises. They rock! Airex pads - These make any kneeling or inversion-based activities go WAY better. BFR cuffs - These can help provide a great training effect at a fraction of the workload. My favorite brands are Occlusion Cuff, Edge, and Owens Recovery Science. Weighted vest - When you get too strong for bodyweight stuff, this is a must. Wooden plyo box - I love these for step-ups and more! Gym equipment for a bigger space and a larger budget Adjustable bench - Having decline capabilities is a must, as the slight inversion is great for improving your movement options. Trap bar - A must. It's a great middle-ground between a squat and hinge. Power rack - If you are going to be lifting heavy weights, this is a must. If you get a retractable wall mount version, it'll save you space. DC blocks - These are useful for adjusting the height of your pulls but are also great for grading step-ups, jumps, and everything. Barbells - A classic to get jacked. Slideboard - A great piece of equipment for improving frontal plane mobility, pronation, and gives you tons of variety. You can do hamstring curls, body saws, the possibilities are endless. Sled - Use for pushes, drags, pulls, all types of awesome stuff. TRX - The amount of variety you can get to do with bodyweight stuff is endless with this piece of equipment. Plyo boxes - You want something with a hard surface to land on and is adjustable. If you are doing any jumping, this is a must. Mini hurdles - Once you've nailed box jumps, hurdle jumps are the next logical progression. Adjustable cable system - You want something that you can move in multiple directions. Glute ham raise - Great for nordic hamstrings and side hangs. Specialty bars - I don't use often because you can accomplish most things with the regular stuff. If I had my choice, the spider bar, safety bar, and neutral press bar would be my top choices. The transformer bar also sounds appealing but I haven't played with it. Raptor - Great for resisted sprints, backpedals, and more. The best part is your hands can stay free and move! The best cardio machines that also improve your movement assault bike - I love it because you can alternate pushing, pulling, and rotation! Elliptical - Another great way to drive rotation. Versaclimber - One of the best options to drive frontal plane conditioning. Your ribcage is going to be opened up like cray cray. Jacobs ladder - Resisted crawling for conditioning? Drivinng all types of thorax rotation? I'm sold. Treadmill - Although the free-running treadmills are dope, I like the classic ones to drive high incline walks and to run on when they are turned off. If you got the money and space Buy machines. Straight bodybuilder stuff. I love these for the following populations: geriatrics, obese, deconditioned, post-surgical, and variety with peeps who do a lot of free weight work. It's just fun.

This week Chad hosts Angie, John and special guest to the PMed Podcast: Johnny Owens from Owens Recovery Science.  We'll explore the depths of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and its clinical applications with the man who pioneered the application in the rehab world.  Buckle up!

In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast we chat with Luke Hughes, PhD about his work thus far in the field on the topics of ACLR rehab with BFR and how BFR influences exercise induced hypoalgesia. You can find Luke on Twitter at @Luke_H04 Shout out to Brian Goonan, PT aka the Hops and Squats PT for the intro to our podcast today. You can find him on Twitter under the handle @TuneInToGoonan or on Facebook as BK Goon. Credit to bigmanjoe for his sound clip “Dr. Dre style hip hop loop” serving as the backing track to our podcast intro. You can find bigmanjoe on freesound.org

Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.  Thank you Owens Recovery Science for sponsoring the event! www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Johnny Owens and Kyle Kimbrell from Owens Recovery Science here to talk about blood flow restriction. Kyle starts off this chat discussing that both, and we mean BOTH, Twitter and BFR changed his way of practice as a PT. How to manage burnout as a PT? Try something new in the field and be inspired by connecting with others. Check out Johnny and Kyle on the PACER Project here: owensrecoveryscience.com/blog/the-pacer-project/ Johnny and Kyle give us the breadth and depth on the benefits of BFR for ALL populations – athletes, pediatric, geriatric, even patients in the ICU. Johnny illustrates how BFR is used in research, where it is going, and how it will benefit patients today. PARTING SHOT “I want physical therapists to stop prescribing exercise that looks like you’re a circus bear or a one man band. I want them to prescribe exercise that creates adaptation and muscle.” – KYLE “How would I tell my kids that this is how my mom or dad reacted during these times.” – JOHNNY

Due to circumstances of COVID-19, APTA NEXT transformed our beloved NEXT conference virtual. At PT Pintcast, we decided to kick things off with a NEXT Virtual Happy Hour.  Thank you Owens Recovery Science for sponsoring the event! www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Johnny Owens and Kyle Kimbrell from Owens Recovery Science here to talk about blood flow restriction. Kyle starts off this chat discussing that both, and we mean BOTH, Twitter and BFR changed his way of practice as a PT. How to manage burnout as a PT? Try something new in the field and be inspired by connecting with others. Check out Johnny and Kyle on the PACER Project here: owensrecoveryscience.com/blog/the-pacer-project/ Johnny and Kyle give us the breadth and depth on the benefits of BFR for ALL populations – athletes, pediatric, geriatric, even patients in the ICU. Johnny illustrates how BFR is used in research, where it is going, and how it will benefit patients today. PARTING SHOT “I want physical therapists to stop prescribing exercise that looks like you’re a circus bear or a one man band. I want them to prescribe exercise that creates adaptation and muscle.” – KYLE “How would I tell my kids that this is how my mom or dad reacted during these times.” – JOHNNY

In this installment of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle sit down to talk shop with Senior Director of Sports Medicine and Performance Reggie Scott, ATC, and Physical Therapist / Assistant Athletic Trainer Jon Hernandez, PT, ATC of the Los Angeles Rams. They cover a lot of ground in this one. You'll learn all about how they're handling the COVID-19 pandemic and of course how they've implemented BFR into an NFL training room in the management of injuries as well as to enhance performance. We hope you enjoy!!

Today we spoke to friend and colleague Johnny Owens. We hear about the situation in the USA and in particular Texas during the COVID-19 pandemic. Johnny shares his story about blood flow restriction (BFR) training- what it is, how is it used, why it can help?... and where the future possibilities lie. This is a really fascinating interview for those of you interested in sports medicine, orthopaedics, healthcare, research. the military and so many other facets. Johnny- see you again in San Antonio soon brother. Stay safe everyone...at home...wash your hands...and thanks for tuning in.

I was invited to host the keynote event at the Tri-State PT conference in Las Vegas Nevada. It was a weekend conference that brought together the state PT associations of California, Arizona and Nevada in Vegas. It was not a hard thing to say yes to. PT + Vegas + Getting to talk in front of lots of people about PT. I even got a chance to dress up like Elvis and come out to hundreds of PTs to Viva Las Vegas, what's not to love? You'll get to hear my attempt at cheezy stand-up comedy as I warm the crowd up, it was 8am on a Saturday in Vegas... they needed warming. But then we got down to business with Sharon Dunn, Chris Powers, John Heick and Tricia Catalino in a macro and micro view of where PT is and where it can and should go. To support our show, support our sponsors: * Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com * Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org * Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com * Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org * RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical * BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com * NuStep: www.NuStep.com

CEO for Owens Recovery Science, Johnny Owens, talks about how his work in helping patients returning from combat zones suffering from trauma back into high level activity using the a blood flow restriction technique may soon be used to help the masses in achieving and maintaining muscle strength to help prevent injury. His work has been featured on NPR, Time Magazine, ESPN and 60 Minutes.

We talk to PT and Registered Dietician Patrick Berner about PT scope of practice and nutrition. Believe it or not nutrition is something well within the scope of practice of a physical therapy practitioner. Something that the APTA fully supports and of recent fully supports the collaboration/referral to registered dietitians. The degree of use will of course also depend on practitioner's local practice acts. Why does this matter? Because the physical therapy profession needs to become more holistic in nature and the nutrition is a huge part of it. Nutrition is within the PT scope. State practice acts makes a difference. Know the limitations of your "personal scope." Twitter: @theFuelPhysio Instagram: @theFuelPhysio Website: https://fuelphysio.com/ To support our show, support our sponsors: * Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com * Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org * Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com * Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org * RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical * BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com * NuStep: www.NuStep.com

David Putrino is back talking about being named "Global Australian of the Year"! The @QuadGods esports team that's 100% comprised of athletes who are quadriplegic. They describe themselves as, "Passionate gamers who just enjoy having a good time. However we all have very strong personalities, which makes us quite the bunch to be around. We are very much about empowering each other as well as the community. We are the first but we don’t want to be the last!!" Where his Abilities Research Center (ARC) is sailing to next. We caught up at Earls Beer & Cheese on the upper west side of Manhattan. You should go there, if you're in NYC and like beer & cheese. To support our show, support our sponsors: * Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com * Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org * Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com * Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org * RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical * BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com * NuStep: www.NuStep.com 

We talk to fellow Marymount University PT alum Sarah Wilson about her job, as a concierge PT in the Washington DC area. Topics we cover: * Concierge physical therapist model* Independent contractor* One on one appts * Contracts with private clubs* Travels to and treats at homes, offices, gyms, private country/city clubs* Flexibility in schedule* How pay is structured * Ergonomic assessment specialist * Travel to offices and performs onsite ergo assessments Sarah is a former national level competitive gymnast and fitness competitor with a Bachelors in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Marymount University. Sarah now practices as a Concierge Physical therapist that travels to homes, offices, and country clubs to treat patients with various orthopedic and neurological disorders throughout the DMV. Instagram: @docsarahwilsonpt and @conciergephysicaltherapists To support our show, support our sponsors: * Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com * Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org * Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com * Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org * RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical * BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com * NuStep: www.NuStep.com

Pam Bartlo is a clinical associate professor at D'Youville College, Vice President of the Cardiopulm Section of APTA, and a Cardio pulmonary PT at Mount St Mary's Hospital. We take a look at an interdisciplinary study she did with 3 registered dietitians about online nutrition information for people with type 2 diabetes. They looked at the quality of websites providing nutrition information for people with diabetes and then the accuracy of that information. Here's what they found: * Overall there weren't a lot of websites that came up with diabetes nutrition search terms - 34 sites total to analyze.* 85% of the sites analyzed were quality websites based on Healthy People 2020 quality website crtieria.* None of the sites had >75% accuracy of the nutrition info provided based on the American Diabetes Association's Medical Nutrition Therapy Guidelines. Why does this matter to Physical Therapy? As PTs, especially in outpatient or cardiac care, we should be providing at least basic nutrition information to patients with diabetes. It is important to know whether we can rely on websites to help augment or complete that education. Based on these results, Professional Organization websites could help augment that nutrition education, but will not be accurate enough for full education. Therefore, we should work with our Registered Dietician or licensed Nutritionist colleagues to complete nutrition for individuals with diabetes. * Many people look online for information about nutrition and it may not be accurate.* Professional organization websites were the most accurate.* It is most important for patients to have in person consultations for nutrition education for diabetes. Connect with Pam:Twitter: @bartlopInstagram: @pambartloFacebook: @PamBartlo To support our show, support our sponsors: Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com

We talked to Ellen Hillegass and Kayla Black about all things CSM Cardio Pulmonary presentations. Ellen is presenting with Kayla in a preconference event: CP-1544 – Advanced Clinical Practice in Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy: Are You Practicing Best Practice? As well as twice more during the conference CP-1576 – Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Residency Forum: Interesting Case Studies Presented By Residents CP-1754 – Pulmonary Hypertension: What, Who, Why, How, When? In this episode we cover: Advanced clinical practice: that is where we want all clinicians to aspire to! Pulmonary hypertension: much more prevalent…people need to understand it Cardiopulmonary Residency: helps raise practice, case studies will help those studying for boards and trying to advance their clinical knowledge and the residents have an opportunity to present at a national conference! Most of our PT patients have SOME sort of cardiopulmonary dysfunction and all practitioners need to address this area of PT clinical practice. To support our show, support our sponsors: Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists Annual Meeting: https://www.orthopt.org/content/education/annual-orthopaedic-meeting Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists: www.OrthoPT.org Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com

When leaders value innovation, they often have a value for a continuous improvement culture. If you look at the products and services of your company, they have evolved over time. You might want even more innovation. You can be intentional about creating a continuous improvement culture when you understand how others do it. My guest today is Johnny Owens, Founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company was ranked #136 in the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny shares his wisdom about continuous improvement. We look at the importance of a continuous improvement culture when you want your company to grow fast. Get the show notes for Continuous Improvement Culture with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank featuring Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnnyOwens #ContinuousImprovementCulture #Culture #GHepisode514 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

Johnny Owens comes back on the show to talk BFR, where Owens Recovery Science has gone since the first time on the show (spoiler alert it's exploded!) What is now, new and the future of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Training. To support our show, support our sponsors: Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com

Johnny Owens comes back on the show to talk BFR, where Owens Recovery Science has gone since the first time on the show (spoiler alert it's exploded!) What is now, new and the future of Blood Flow Restriction Rehabilitation Training. To support our show, support our sponsors: Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com 

Brandon chats with Chris Fosdick (PT working in Richmond, VA) about an overview of the basics of using diagnostic ultrasound for identifying musculoskeletal pathologies as well as an overview of blood flow restriction training.   American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine   Hands On Diagnostics  Owens Recovery Science   The Human Performance Mechanic Blood Flow Restriction Training Information from Physiopedia Blood Flow Restriction  Training in a Nutshell     Podcast Information Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/feelbettermovebetterlivebetter/    Website for Podcast: http://feelbettermovebetterlivebetter.libsyn.com/    Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feel-better-move-better-live-better/id1468907912    Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/5I1HW6Fv5tYEZtk4yXpNBS    Contact Information Email: brandonpoen@gmail.com 

Have you ever wondered, "why is culture important?" Culture for some companies is an afterthought. I talk to many fast-growth companies, and they know the importance of culture. Today we talk about why is culture important with Johnny Owens, founder of Owens Recovery Science. His company is #136 on the 2019 Inc 5000 list. Johnny shares with us how he looks at culture. His company has grown very fast, and the team is relatively small. Tune in to the interview to hear "why culture is important" if you want to grow quickly. Get the show notes for Why is Culture important with Johnny Owens at Owens Recovery Science Click to Tweet: Listening to an amazing episode on Growth Think Tank with featuring @johnnyowensCFI with me your host @GeneHammett http://bit.ly/JohnnyOwens  #WhyisCultureImportant #Leadership #GHepisode492 #GTTepisodes #Podcasts Give Growth Think Tank a review on iTunes!

PEDro stands for Physiotherapy Evidence Database, It’s a free database of over 45,000 randomised trials, systematic reviews and clinical practice guidelines in physiotherapy. For each trial, review or guideline, PEDro provides the citation details, the abstract and a link to the full text, where possible. All trials on PEDro are independently assessed for quality. These quality ratings are used to quickly guide users to trials that are more likely to be valid and to contain sufficient information to guide clinical practice. PEDro is produced by the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health at the University of Sydney and is hosted by Neuroscience Research Australia. And did we mention… this is free?! Find PEDro at https://www.pedro.org.au/ Here we looked at Now To celebrate PEDro’s 20th birthday they’ve have identified the five most important randomised controlled trials in physiotherapy published in the last 5 years. These trials were nominated by PEDro users, and an independent panel of international trialists judged the nominations received. Now YOU get to take advantage of hearing a little more about these standout pieces of work… by the people who created them. First up… is Fashion? It’s not about clothes or looking good… thank goodness or I’d be WELL out of my element, but this Fashion UK trial’s title was: Hip arthroscopy versus best conservative care for the treatment of femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (UK FASHIoN): a multicentre randomised controlled trial - if you had scrabble letters you’d find FASHION UK in there somewhere and let’s be honest, FASHIO UK was easier to remember than…. Wait what was that title again? Link to Fashion UK: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(18)31202-9/fulltext Link to Fashion UK video: https://youtu.be/ZtMBCCsKnWE Link to Personalize Hip Protocol: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/19/1217 Link to iHOT 33: https://www.physio-pedia.com/International_Hip_Outcome_Tool_(iHOT) To support our show, support our sponsors: Aureus Medical Staffing #TravelPT: www.AureusMedical.com Owens Recovery Science: www.OwensRecoveryScience.com Brooks IHL: www.BrooksIHL.org RockTape: www.RockTape.com/medical BuiltPT: www.BuildPT.com NuStep: www.NuStep.com

Johnny Owens, PT of Owens Recovery Science sits down today to talk about his journey in the physical therapy world and how Personalized Blood Flow Restriction has progressed to where it is today. Owens is former Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid, which is part of the SAMMC–Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation. Owens has been published extensively in the peer-reviewed literature and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Time magazine, NPR, Discovery Channel and ESPN. For more information on BFR courses and equipment visit https://www.owensrecoveryscience.com/. As always, find more info about upcoming MWRI courses and membership information at https://www.midwestrehabilitationinstitute.com/.

Johnny Owens, MPT, of Owens Recovery Science talks about how blood flow restriction training can be utilized in rehab and focuses in on amputee care. He dives into the science and also the practicality of BFR. Listen to the end to hear him talk about another of his endeavors, the IDEO.    To learn more about Owens Recovery Science: https://www.owensrecoveryscience.com/

In today's podcast, we discuss the use of electrical stimulation with BFR and it's potential to improve outcomes over passive applications. Our guest is Dr. Stephen Patterson, PhD who discusses his past, current and future research looking at BFR in clinical applications and for performance. Enjoy! We want to thank you for tuning into the Owens Recovery Science podcast. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Please make sure to like and follow us on our other social media sites. If you have questions or a topic that you want to hear about, you can submit the topic or question through info@owensrecoveryscience.com with the subject line #podcast. If your question/topic gets selected, you can receive a free ORS shirt.

We speak with Johnny Owens, PT, from Owens Recovery Science. Johnny gives a great overview of blood flow restriction training and its use in the rehabilitation setting. This podcast covers a lot of ground, including: - The basics and science behind blood flow restriction - How to use it clinically - What patient populations can benefit from BFR - Risks and contraindications - Future applications and research - And more! To find out more, you can listen to Owens Recovery Science podcast.   00:25 Can you introduce yourself? 00:58 How did you get started with Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and what made you decide to start an educational company? 03:09 What is BFR and how does it work? 07:13 Is the research in this area new or has it been around a long time? 4.What is the theory behind BFR? 5.What is the current research on BFR and what is still unknown? 08:33 What are the main populations that can benefit from BFR? 11:20 Are there any contraindications to using BFR? 13:39 Do you have to have a certain occlusion pressure to get the effect? 16: 32 What are the risks with BFR? 18:52 Any neural or sensory issues from the compression? 21:20 What is your opinion on the cheaper pump up cuffs without Doppler ultrasound to determine limb occlusion pressure? 24:29 Is there are a minimum frequency that must be achieved with BFR to make clinically significant changes? 25:50 If the cuff has to be proximal to the area that is worked on, how can it be effective for something like shoulder rehab? 29:01 A few studies cite the 30-15-15-15 protocol. Is this just a generic approach to prescribing BFR based on current research or is there more flexibility in prescribing BFR? 33:24 Would you do multiple exercises in one session with the cuff on? 35:34 If someone can lift over 75% of their max, do you not use a cuff? 36:11 What about using BFR for non-injured athletes (for performance)? 39:01 What are your thoughts on non-health professionals using BFR? 40:59 Are there screening questionnaires for BFR? 42:18 When after an injury or surgery would you start using BFR? 45:33 What are some big unknowns you hope will be answered with future research? 48:04 What about use of BFR in hospitals? 48:55 Where can people find out more about you?

In today's podcast, we discuss the role that short bouts of hypoxia can play to activate very powerful pathways and their potential medical use. In particular, HIF1A and VEGF that play a role in angiogenesis and possibly neuroprotection/regeneration. We also have Drew Morcos from MOTUS Physical Therapy in California. We discuss his evolution to become one of the nations leading therapists for professional athletes, how he incorporates BFR into his practice and our new partnership together with Air Jordan at the new Jumpman facility in LA. To learn more about Drew Morcos/Motus: Website: www.motusspecialists.com IG: @motusspecialists Email: info@motusspecialists.com https://nypost.com/2017/02/17/meet-the-guru-whos-preparing-carmelo-anthony-for-his-next-act/ https://news.nike.com/news/jumpman-la We want to thank you for tuning into the Owens Recovery Science podcast. We hope you enjoyed this episode. Please make sure to like and follow us on our other social media sites. If you have questions or a topic that you want to hear about, you can submit the topic or question through info@owensrecoveryscience.com with the subject line #podcast. If your question/topic gets selected, you can receive a free ORS shirt.

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Aureus Medical Staffing offered a $1,000 scholarship to a current Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant to attend the 2018 NEXT conference in Orlando.  Micahel Cromartie, a student at the University of Miami DPT program was the winner this year. He received two entries into the conference from the American Physical Therapy Association. A $1,000 Visa Gift Card for travel, hotel and food expenses from Aureus. He was also included in classes from RockTape and Owens Recovery Science.

Is Blood Flow Restriction Training the Best Thing Since Sliced Bread....or Therapeutic Ultrasound? BFR has been shown to: Improve Strength. Improve Hypertrophy. Reduce Pain. Improve Strength AND Muscle SIZE BY JUST WALKING!? Listen to this episode to hear more about the BFR course I took with OwensRecoveryScience.com taught by Zach Dunkle. Links: @ZDunkPT on Twitter (https://twitter.com/zdunkpt) & Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/zdunkpt/) Owens Recovery Science - http://www.owensrecoveryscience.com/ ----- This episode is sponsored by the Academy of Geriatric Physical Therapy. Check out one of their MOST POPULAR papers from Dale Avers - White Paper: Strength Training for Older Adults. Get this resource (& much more!) at http://GeriatricsPT.org/SRP ----- SRP is brought to you by the generous support of the SRP Game Changers. If you want to Join SRP, Crush Mediocrity, Join the Monthly Meetups, & Get some free swag!... go to http://SeniorRehabProject.com/Join  

Rebecca Schumer Lee is a Sports Physical Therapist at MedStar National Rehabilitation Network and was a dual sport (soccer and softball) division-1 athlete at The George Washington University. Currently, Rebecca primarily works with athletes of all levels and patients with orthopedic injuries and/or post-surgical recovery at the US Lacrosse Headquarters in Sparks, Maryland.  Rebecca reached out to me after coming across our Instagram account. She was understandably intrigued by our podcast after having 23 surgeries of her own throughout her athletic career.  Rebecca believes her injury-proneness stemmed from the natural hyper-mobility in her joints. During our interview we learn about how although mobility and range of motion are important for both performance and in reducing the risk of injury, but joint stability is also important.  Additionally, Rebecca feels her competitive drive and not knowing when to stop was also a contributing factor of her high injury rate.  I can certainly relate to Rebecca on that one!  Rebecca wishes she knew more about the importance of active recovery during her athletic career, which is a topic she touches on more than one occasion throughout the episode.  Sixteen of the 23 surgeries were on her left foot after suffering a Lisfranc injury on October 6th, 2004 during her Junior year soccer campaign at GW.  Rebecca remembers this day vividly and recalls her athletic trainer encouraging her to find a hobby, knowing her injury would required surgery. Easier said than done for such a competitive athlete who saw no life outside of sports.  During our conversation she described her left foot as looking like a bag of screws (see picture below). I think that is a pretty accurate claim. Although she admits that it has taken time to come to grips with her various injuries and the resultant limitations those have placed on her active lifestyle, she has learned to make light of the situation (see below).  "Pain is your body's warning signal that something is not right" With all these injuries, Rebecca talks about the struggle of having the injury prone tag.  She remembered having both a walking boot and an arm sling at one point while still in college.  Rebecca gives advice in this episode on how to use your injury to your advantage.  This isn't referring to the use of elevator services and getting sympathy from your friends, teachers and family.  There is a lot that can be learned from watching from the sideline. Believe it or not, since high school Rebecca knew she wanted to be a physical therapist even before all the injuries. Below, she is pictured treating one of her patients with dry needling. As Rebecca states in her Instagram caption (above), there is not one tool that is going to solve everything.  During our conversation, I asked Rebecca about some things injured athletes and their families should look for when choosing a PT facility.  Not all PT practices are created equal. What to look for in a PT facility: What is the population? Athletes or hip replacements? Take a tour of the facility to see their space and equipment options Rebecca's new favorite tool is the Owens Recovery Science blood flow restriction device featured in episode 84.   The most commonly treated injury in Rebecca's practice are ACL injuries Are you progressing? Are your exercises always the same? Are you always off on your own or working with an aide? If any of those are true, you should look into finding a new facility. Throughout the recoveries from all her surgeries, Rebecca has found peace in her thirst for knowledge.  Reading books and listening to podcast are two of her favorite hobbies outside of physically active activities.  Below are some of her favorites.  Personally, I am a huge fan of fifth one on the list, The School of Greatness, by Lewis Howes. Some other topics covered throughout the interview are listed below: Fostering an environment of healing in a PT practice Tips for transitioning to a life after sports or back to sports The pillars of health Rebecca lives by in her day-to-day life The demands of playing two division-1 sports Sports specilization WHERE CAN you FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Medstar Sports Medicine? WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | Youtube WHERE CAN YOU FOLLOW Rebecca? INSTAGRAM  Download Episode 94 : iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud

Johnny Owens is a Physical Therapist who currently serves as the Director of Education at Owens Recovery Science. Previously, Johnny spent 10 years as the Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid (See Video Below).  Here he treated service members, including Ryan Miller from Episode 79, who suffered severe musculoskeletal trauma. I heard Johnny speak at the AMSSM conference this past May in San Diego and was amazed by the incredible knowledge he was sharing on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and the implications it has for athletes recovering from injury.  Johnny has been published extensively for his work with BFR in the peer reviewed literature and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Time Magazine, NPR, Discovery Channel and ESPN.  I have no doubt many of the athletes who listen to this episode can benefit one way or another by adding BFR to their rehab protocol or training regimen. As many of you know, I have been rehabbing from an Osteochonral Autograft Transfer (OATs) surgery I elected to have back in January of 2016.  I have been struggling with moderate to severe kneecap pain and atrophy  since 6 months out from surgery.  The pain has diminished greatly since working with Dr. Danielle Clarke over at Parabolic Performance and Rehab in Little Falls, NJ. However, when I heard Johnny talk about BFR at the AMSSM conference I first thought, I need to get this guy on the podcast and then thought, this could be a potential solution to my lingering knee pain! Johnny told me he thought I would be a good candidate for BFR training. For athletes like me who can't build muscle through lifting heavy loads because it is painful, the anaerobic properties of BFR training have been found to stimulate a similar biological response in the muscle with much lighter weights.  In the above picture, I am performing a step-up with a slow eccentric descent.  Trust me, you have never felt muscle fatigue until you have tried BFR.  It's a deep burn (Insert Ron Burgundy voice).  The single leg squat on the Total Gym is by far the most difficult and uncomfortable, but after having limited use of my quad for over a year, it's also glorious. Since recording this episode with Johnny I have been doing BFR on my leg for the past 3 weeks at Edge Physical Therapy & Sports Medici

Johnny Owens is a Physical Therapist who currently serves as the Director of Education at Owens Recovery Science. Previously, Johnny spent 10 years as the Chief of Human Performance Optimization at the Center for the Intrepid (See Video Below).  Here he treated service members, including Ryan Miller from Episode 79, who suffered severe musculoskeletal trauma. I heard Johnny speak at the AMSSM conference this past May in San Diego and was amazed by the incredible knowledge he was sharing on Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) and the implications it has for athletes recovering from injury.  Johnny has been published extensively for his work with BFR in the peer reviewed literature and his work has been featured on 60 Minutes, Time Magazine, NPR, Discovery Channel and ESPN.  I have no doubt many of the athletes who listen to this episode can benefit one way or another by adding BFR to their rehab protocol or training regimen. As many of you know, I have been rehabbing from an Osteochonral Autograft Transfer (OATs) surgery I elected to have back in January of 2016.  I have been struggling with moderate to severe kneecap pain and atrophy  since 6 months out from surgery.  The pain has diminished greatly since working with Dr. Danielle Clarke over at Parabolic Performance and Rehab in Little Falls, NJ. However, when I heard Johnny talk about BFR at the AMSSM conference I first thought, I need to get this guy on the podcast and then thought, this could be a potential solution to my lingering knee pain! Johnny told me he thought I would be a good candidate for BFR training. For athletes like me who can't build muscle through lifting heavy loads because it is painful, the anaerobic properties of BFR training have been found to stimulate a similar biological response in the muscle with much lighter weights.  In the above picture, I am performing a step-up with a slow eccentric descent.  Trust me, you have never felt muscle fatigue until you have tried BFR.  It's a deep burn (Insert Ron Burgundy voice).  The single leg squat on the Total Gym is by far the most difficult and uncomfortable, but after having limited use of my quad for over a year, it's also glorious. Since recording this episode with Johnny I have been doing BFR on my leg for the past 3 weeks at Edge Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine.  Considering the large number of physical therapy practices in my area, most of them do not have Owens Recovery System certified PT's.  You can find a list of certified providers in your area on Johnny's website. Since working with Lawrence and Johanns at Edge, I can definitely feel a big difference in the strength of my left leg. Normally when I go out for a ride on my road bike or do some intervals on an Assault Bike, my non-surgically repaired right leg feels like it is doing all the work.  However, I feel much more symmetrical in the last couple rides and workouts I have done. I am excited to see the progress in the coming weeks.  Keep an eye out for some videos on social media of my BFR training. Below you will find notes on my interview with the BFR legend himself, Johnny Owens: BFR is an individualized tourniquet system and is meant to reduce blood flow into an extremity. If you are able to exercise at a low blood flow, you can use lighter weights to get similar results that you would expect from lifting heavy weights. BFR isn't as new of an idea as you might think. Early physiology studies from decades ago look into anaerobic muscle response. Yoshiaki Sato noticed bigger pump effect with BFR. Population Perfect for person recovering from injury because those patients cant handle heavy loads. Geriatric population. Battling sarcopenia after 50, body doesn’t respond to muscle protein synthesis. Athletes in season, won’t beat up the body. Dwight Howard video Both lower tourniquet pressures have an effect and high pressures have an effect. Why not just use a tourniquet? Clinically you can’t ignore the tourniquet literature. Wide and tapered devices to avoid pressure gradients. Contraindications list: Cardiovascular compromised Cancer “Sick person List” Young pediatrics Certification process Over 1000 certified providers Medical License is required PT, OT, ATC, MD Teaching how to use tourniquets. The science: Who wins?  lifting light or lifting light with a tourniquet? Tourniquet Johnny believes lifting heavy still wins overall, but not everyone can. Increase in lactate Growth hormone elevation Proximal changes around the tourniquet Ex. Quad gets so fatigued that the glute has to work harder Downstream fatigue effect Johnny’s work with Active Duty service members starting back in 2004 “The best and most honorable experience I had in my life” Limb salvage population Needed a strength and hypertrophy response and that’s where BFR came in. What goes into the decision to save or amputate a limb? Loading is going to make you bigger and stronger overtime Once you are injured, the body goes haywire Attitude is number one on the list in leading to successful injury outcomes Identity struggles for athletes and veterans How Psychologists and Nutritionists can help in this process. It was hard to ever feel bad for yourself at the center for the intrepid. Johnny's story of 3 ACL injuries: Grew up in west Texas and was the son of a mechanic (That just sounds tough). Played High school football in the same district as Permian High School from the Book "Friday Night Lights". Eventually gravitated to soccer: Blew his knee out playing soccer on a non-contact play in the rain. Eventually re-tore the repaired knee. Johnny talks about the evolution in ACL surgeries and treatments since his initial injury. Got hit by a car and tore it a third time while at The University of Texas at Austin. The third injury was an eye opener for Johnny, because he realized he couldn’t rely on becoming a pro soccer player. Johnny's advice to athletes going through the transition to life after sports is, "what you do does not define who you are". Why staying at the Center for the Intrepid was “Fail better” and how athletes should seek out non-health-hazardous opportunities that makes them uncomfortable. The definition of toughness from the son of a West Texas mechanic. WHERE CAN YOU FIND MORE ON BFR and OWENS ReCOVERY SCIENCE? 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