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The Rhody Strength Podcast#52: Dr. Amy West, MD: Sports Med Doctor, CrossFitter, CF Games Medical TeamWe had a great time podcasting with Dr. Amy West. We discuss her involvement with the CF Games Medical team, The Invictus Boston Invitational, Spaulding Rehab, and her medical training. We also get into the weeds with some of the FAQs surrounding Prp, hyaluronic acid and stem cells. It was a really fun episode for us. Hope you guys enjoy!
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Hosts: Dr. Matt, DPT @StrengthandSport
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2024-02-131h 11
The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 31: Dr. David JohnsonIn this episode we talk to neurosurgeon, Dr David Johnson. He is the founder of the Functional Movement Training Center, a unique rehabilitation facility where he treats back pain patients with Movement Therapy (aka NeuroHab). We discuss how Movement Therapy differs from traditional Physical Therapy. We also discuss how his background in Olympic Weightlifting and CrossFit influences how he evaluates and treats patients.
2023-05-021h 18The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 30: Dr. Kyle GillettIn this Episode we talk to Dr. Kyle Gillett (@kylegillettmd) He is double board certified in family and obesity medicine and is one the leading experts on Hormone replacement therapy. We discuss his unique direct primary care practice (gilletthealth) and how he best serves his patients. We also discuss the utility of hormone Replacement therapy in men and women (TRT/HRT) in CrossFit. We also cover common peptides, supplements, and medications including: NAD + , L-carnitine, low dose tadalafil as well as community as well as other modalities for healing joints and tendons.
2023-02-1350 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 29: CrossFit Physician Level 2 Training CourseMatt and Amy discuss the Inaugural CrossFit Level 2 Physician Training Course last weekend at the CrossFit Ranch in Aromas CA.
2023-02-0716 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 28: Taylor Williamson PAIn this episode we talk to CrossFit Games Athlete and recent PA school graduate Taylor Williamson about her experience as a games athlete and what it takes to balance a high level of performance with medical education. We discuss nutrition, recovery, and how she plans to use her medical training to help others become as functional as possible!
2023-01-0846 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 27: Athena PerezIn this episode we chat with Athena Perez, founder of Scaled Nation CrossFit. We discuss her health journey which resulted in her joining a CrossFit box. We also talk about how these experiences led her to becoming a coach and advocate as well as to the development of her new course “Working with Larger Bodies”. She also shares tips for removing barriers to entry for the LBA community in the CrossFit space
2022-12-191h 01
Move Without Limits17| Amy West, MD: Celebrating Women's Strength and Being Resilient Against InjuryDid you know that out of all the strength and conditioning research that shapes most of the plans and decisions we make as coaches, practitioners and as consumers- that less than 6% of the research is exclusively on women? Women are physiologically, behaviorally and psychologically completely different from men. Our needs must be attended to separately than men. Even though we are seeing more females in sports and in the gym, we are still underrepresented in sports medicine which puts us at risk for injuries and not performing to our maximum potential.Change begins with the help of p...
2022-12-1336 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 26: Joshua HicksIn this episode we talk with CrossFit Games Medical Team Lead, Joshua Hicks @cf_medic_hix. We discuss how he became involved with The CrossFit Games, what makes a good leader, and how he has used his career as a medic and box owner to best serve CrossFit Games athletes. We also discuss the CrossFit Box-based medical course he designed, The Medic Rx @the_medic_rx.
2022-11-1654 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 25: Bern Prince Founder of the Invictus Boston InvitationalWe’re baaaaack!
In this episode we talk to Bern Prince, coach at Invictus Boston and founder of the Invictus Boston Invitational. We discuss how he found CrossFit including, his early coaching days with Ben Bergeron. We talk about the importance of community and how he was able to keep his community connected during COVID. He also share the challenges of organizing and operating a CrossFit competition as well as what to expect at next year’s Invitational!
2022-10-2648 min
The Rhody Strength PodcastDr. Amy West, MD: Sports Med Doctor, CrossFitter, CF Games Medical Team#52: Dr. Amy West, MD: Sports Med Doctor, CrossFitter, CF Games Medical TeamWe had a great time podcasting with Dr. Amy West. We discuss her involvement with the CF Games Medical team, The Invictus Boston Invitational, Spaulding Rehab, and her medical training. We also get into the weeds with some of the FAQs surrounding Prp, hyaluronic acid and stem cells. It was a really fun episode for us. Hope you guys enjoy!Go follow Amy on IG: @amywestMDCheck out her podcast: @docsinthebox
2022-10-051h 12The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 24: Dr. Adam SchulteIn this episode we talk with Dr. Adam Schulte, DO aka “The Drop In Doc” about his Direct Primary Care practice which operates out of a CrossFit Box. We talk about the Affiliate Health Care Model and how Dr. Schulte has developed and managed this model within The CrossFit Community We discuss challenges with health care and CrossFit and how merging the two has been both challenging and rewarding. Dr. Schulte has been working to change the perception of CrossFit in the medical community and hopes to continue and expand this model of care.
2022-04-2746 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 23: Dr. Jason MarkleOn this episode of docs in the box podcast we talk with Dr. Jason Markle a physical medicine and rehab physician who specializes in regenerative medicine and orthobiologics.
We discuss Matts recent shoulder procedure and all things regenerative medicine. We also talk about the role of physical therapy and lifestyle modification in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions after an intervention has been performed!
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2022-03-2345 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 22: Dr. Alexander HajduczokIn this episode we chat with Dr. Alex Hajduczok who is an avid CrossFitter and Cardiology Fellow at Jefferson Hospital. Alex completed 30 Murphs in 30 days and used his whoop wearable device to track recovery. During this interview Alex teaches us about Heart Rate Variability and its value for athletes, patients, and clinicians. He also talks us through some of the craziest physical challenges he has taken on and his mindset behind them!
2022-02-1051 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 21: James Maskell and Barclay Burns from Heal CommunityIn this episode we talk with James Maskell and Barclay Burns, founders of Heal Community an online health platform which utilizes group coaching to deliver health care to patients who suffer from chronic disease.
We discuss the basics of Functional Medicine and how Heal Community is partnering with traditional health insurance plans to incentivize providers to improve health outcomes and how fitness communities can play a large role in this new system.
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2021-11-1836 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastJenna Muri-Rosenthal, SLP, CF-L1, Founder of Fit To Function RecoveryIn this week’s episode we chat with Jenna Muri-Rosenthal, a speech and language pathologist and CrossFit coach in Boston, MA. She is the founder of Fit To Function Recovery, a rehabilitation program based in functional fitness principles for people with cognitive and physical disabilities. In this episode we discuss her unique approach to cognitive physical rehabilitation by using CrossFit methodology. We also discuss the importance of exercise in improving cognitive function, the research she is conducting, and the potential for CrossFit to serve as a bridge between rehabilitation and community living for people with disabilities.
2021-08-2434 min
The Coaching CouchDebunking CrossFit Myths and Healthcare w/Dr. Amy WestWhat is the biggest threat to our health right now? It's not COVID and it's not CrossFit. We are joined this week by Dr. Amy West, a Harvard Medical School graduate, CrossFitter, and sneakerhead. She joins us to debunk some myths and to get real about the actual healthcare issues our society is facing.
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2021-07-161h 22The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 19: Dr. Ron Torrance IIIn this episode we talk with Dr. Ron Torrance II, a sports medicine physician who practices regenerative medicine in Florida. We discuss the current types of regenerative medicine treatments and their benefits, as well as common misconceptions surrounding them. Lastly, we discuss the importance of the physical exam as well as image findings in the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.
2021-06-3046 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 18: Sam AppleSam Apple is an accomplished writer, author, and journalist. His work has appeared in several journals including the New York Times and the Atlantic. Today we talk with him about his most recent book “Ravenous” which has been receiving a lot of attention in the CrossFit Community. In this episode we discuss the work of Otto Warburh a Jewish scientist who was protected by the Third Reich to study the origins of cancer, a disease that had been posing an increased threat to Nazi Germany. Warburg’s research discovered how obesity, sugar, and metabolic disease correlated with the formation of certa...
2021-06-0445 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode #17: Dr. Kelly Starrett Part 2In this episode we are joined by coach, physical therapist, and two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Dr. Kelly Starrett. As the co-founder of The Ready State, he has produced the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. In the second part of this series we talk about the role we healthcare professionals play in the treatment of pain, and how to improve access to care for our patients. Also, we discuss why RICE is not the best advice when treating acute musculoskeletal injuries.
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2021-05-1144 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 16: Dr. Kelly StarrettIn this episode we are joined by coach, physical therapist, and two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Dr. Kelly Starrett. As the co-founder of The Ready State, he has produced the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. In part One of this Two part series, we talk about Kelly’s personal experience with total knee arthroplasty and how it changed the way he think aboutpre and post surgical rehabilitation therapy protocols in addition to the importance of sleep in recovery, healing, and performance. We also discuss the role of physicians, PTs...
2021-04-2250 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 15: Jason Grubb CrossFit Games AthleteIn this episode we talk with Jason Grubb, the winner of the 2019 CrossFit Games (40-44) Masters Division. We discuss how Jason decided to start training in his late 30’s what motivated him to start his own gym. We discuss special considerations in training older clients and how Jason devised fitness regimens to battle “Dad Bod”.
2021-03-1758 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode #14: Barbara Kotler, 71 year-old CrossFitterIn this episode we talk with septuagenarian CrossFitter, Barbara Kotler. We discuss how Barbara started CrossFit just shy of her 70th birthday and how she feels it has improved her strength and function. She discusses how CrossFit has improved her ability to perform her activities of daily living as well as to participate in her hobbies such as cycling, gardening, and keeping up with her grandson (even backsquatting him!) She also talks about the role her Crossfit gym community plays in her life as well as how she has adjusted her living room into a home gym during COVID-19, in...
2021-01-2949 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 13: CrossFit Games Athlete Pete Shaw and Dr. Jen CrichtonIn this episode we talk with CrossFit Games Athlete and Crossfit NCR co-owner, Pete Shaw (@peteshaw4) and his wife, family medicine resident, Dr. Jen Crichton (@jenecrichton) about the current state of gyms in Ontario Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic. We discuss the role of fitness facilities in preventing metabolic disease, the importance of keeping fitness facilities open during COVID-19, and how they have been advocating to do this safely. We also discuss their experience in training for the CrossFit games while caring for a newborn during the pandemic, outdoor workouts during a Canadian winter, and how Pete and Jen vie...
2020-12-2857 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 12: Bernie Henry, CrossFit Coach an Owner of CrossFit SanctuaryIn this episode we talk with CrossFit Coach and Gym owner, Bernie Henry. We discuss how CrossFit helped Bernie battle chronic disease and how he uses fitness to improve the lives of others. We discuss the challenges of owning and operating a box during COVID-19, the decision to stay affiliated, and race and diversity in CrossFit. We also discuss how Bernie’s gym, CrossFit Sanctuary, uses the power of community to unite people of all ages, races, and viewpoints.
2020-11-2450 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 11: Karen Thomson Founder of The Sugar Free RevolutionIn this episode we talk with Karen Thomson, founder of The Sugar Free Revolution and CrossFit Health Ambassador. We discuss sugar addiction and its role in obesity and chronic disease as well as its lack of acknowledgement in the medical community. We also discuss Karen’s self-experimentation with various diets including low carbohydrate, keto, and carnivore. Karen shares her experience with continuous glucose monitoring and the surprising effects of both food and non-food items on her health. We also dive into the role of psychology in nutrition and addiction counseling and how practitioners can better counsel their patients.
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2020-11-1054 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 10 : Logan Aldridge and Alec Zirkenbach from the Adaptive Training AcademyIn this episode we talk with Logan Aldridge and Alec Zirkenbach, adaptive athletes and founders of the Adaptive Training Academy (ATA). We discuss the importance of fitness for people with disabilities and how the ATA’s training methodology helps adaptive athletes better prepare themselves for life and sport. We talk about barriers to entry, and other challenges adaptive athletes face in the fitness community and what can be done to build confidence and further independence in this population. We also discuss the evolution of ATA’s course from live seminar to online certification and how healthcare professionals can access the co...
2020-10-261h 13The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 9: Michael Emery, MD, Sports Cardiologist at the Cleveland ClinicIn this episode, Dr. Michael Emery, co-director of the Sports Cardiology Center at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses the potential cardiac effects of Covid-19 on young athletes and current return to play guidelines. We also discuss cardiac pre participation screening, the role of cardiac rehabilitation, and how to best increase cardiovascular fitness when returning to the gym post COVID-19/quarantine.
2020-10-0647 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 8: Lt. Ronald Perez of NYPD CrossFit and Syn Martinez founder of Afro BrutalityIn this episode we talk with Lt. Ronald Perez of NYPD CrossFit, and Syn Martinez, founder of Afro Brutality Sports about their initiative to unite the local communities and the Police through fitness. NYPD CrossFit and AfroBrutality Sports have been working together to bring CrossFit events to communities considered “fitness deserts” with limited access to the sport. These mobile events serve as health clinics, improving health and fitness, as well as increasing dialogue between the community and police. We discuss the role of structured group exercise and “sweat equity” in youth development. We also discuss the role of CrossFit in mental hea...
2020-09-0356 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 7: Dr. Nathan Jenkins PhD, Exercise Physiologist and Professor at the University of GeorgiaIn this episode we talk with exercise physiologist, Dr. Nathan Jenkins about often controversial topics in exercise science including the benefits of Anaerobic exercise, the role of carbohydrates in nutrition, and the use of consensus in the formation of current Physical Activity Guidelines.
2020-08-121h 20The Docs In The Box PodcastEpidose 6: Dr. Scott and Dr. Shakha Gillin, Founders of the Warrior Clinic discuss chronic disease, Covid-19, and the future of CrossFit HealthIn this episode we talk with Drs. Scott and Shakha Gillin. The Gillins are two physicians and the founders of The Warrior Clinic, a point- of -care testing kit for chronic disease markers. We discuss the controversy surrounding LDL testing, the value in tracking laboratory markers, the importance of feeding your kids “growing” foods, and why looking healthy and being healthy are not always the same thing. The Gillins are active members of the CrossFit Health and we also discuss the possible future direction of CrossFit in the health space.
2020-07-301h 19The Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 5: Will Lanier from the Out Foundation talks CrossFit, Pride Month, and the importance of good shoes.Will Lanier is the founder of the OUTFoundation and OUTWod (now OutAthletics). OutWod is the OUT Foundations largest international initiative for bringing together LGBTQ+ athletes and allies to sweat for a cause in a safe, inclusive, training environment. In this episode we discuss how OUTWOD began, its role in the health space, and its future direction, including the new name change. Will also gives us some tips how to stay proud during quarantine and beyond!
2020-07-1654 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 4: Dr. Sean Pastuch founder of Active Life Rx talks about bridging the gap between The Medical and the Fitness Communities.In this episode with Dr. Sean Pastuch, founder of ActiveLife Rx, we discuss the importance of communication, education, and collaboration in connecting the medical professionals with the fitness community. We also examine how the coach can become the healthcare provider of the future by providing a next step for injured patients after formal physical therapy has ended. We also discuss how active rehabilitation plays a role returning an athlete to sport after injury and why providers should never tell a patient, “if it hurts, don’t do it.”
2020-07-0834 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 3: Dr. Tom Siskron talks fitness, nutrition, and the COVID-19 pandemic.In episode three we are joined by Dr. Tom Siskron, a urologist from Shreveport, LA president of the Northwest Louisiana Medical Society and co-founder of CrossFit Medicus One. We discuss the importance of fitness and nutrition in the prevention of chronic disease and how Dr. Siskron incorporates these principles into his medical practice. Dr. Siskron also discusses his evaluation of COVID-19 mortality data and the influence chronic disease has played in pandemic-related deaths.
2020-06-3053 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastEpisode 2: Let’s talk : Thoughts on the Current State of CrossFitIn this episode, we discuss the current state of CrossFit and how we feel to best move forward during these difficult and uncertain times. We also discuss the future direction of this podcast and its role in connecting those making a large impact in the health and fitness space.
2020-06-2215 minThe Docs In The Box PodcastDocs in the Box Episode 1: IntroductionLets take episode #1 to introduce ourselves and let you guys know what this podcast is all about. Muscles, Medicine, and More!
2020-05-1813 min