In this video, I dispel common myths of hydration and dehydration. Those states are sometimes misunderstood by our patients. Hydration should not just be defined by simply having plenty of water or not enough. I discuss water’s function in the body, not just its presence. I also explain how electrolytes help in this process so that you can perform at …
September 5, 2019
BodyMed Tables Perform at the 2019 US Open of Surfing
First of all, we’d like to thank the 34 Chiros, MDs, PTs, Trainers, Exercise and Performance Specialists, Massage Therapists, Acupuncturists and the other Health and Fitness Professionals who all came together to form the 2019 US Open Sports Medicine Team. This dedicated group worked with and treated the over 200 athletes at this year’s Van’s US Open of Surfing, held …
Co-Medical Director for the World Surf League (formerly the ASP)
May 29, 2018
Help your athletes gain a step on their competition
Athletic Republic’s summer is focused on helping athletes gain a step on their competition. In addition to a training program that teaches the fundamentals of speed, AR centers have a collection of marketing resources they can utilize to promote summer training along with an agency to help them activate it. John Brenkus joins Athletic Republic One of those resources is …
CEO of Athletic Republic
April 25, 2018
3ACT Slide – The Multi-Directional Self-Contained Fitness Tool
The 3ACT Slide’s multi-directional design allows tri-plane movement to simulate athletic and physical demands for a variety of sports and rehabilitation needs. The sliding surface demands increased muscular activity, emphasizing control of deceleration forces to optimize explosive athletic skill. The dual sided stability blocks allow customized foot positioning, while offering safety and movement specific guidance. The idea for the 3ACT …
PT, FAFS, CSST
April 17, 2018
What I’ve learned from Dr. James Andrews
One of the most influential people in my career has no doubt been Dr. James Andrews. Many know Dr. Andrews as one of the most prolific and acclaimed orthopedic surgeons of our generation. Heck, he’s been named the Most Influential Man in Sports, which is pretty impressive for someone on the medical side of sports. But I’m pretty fortunate to …
PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Co-Founder and President of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance
February 6, 2018
The TEAM approach to working with Olympic Athletes
When I was a young Athletic Training Student in the late 90’s I had a pretty narrow view of athlete care. I was deep into my own Athletic Training education but I knew very little about other medical professionals’ potential value within athletic teams. Outside of Physicians, Athletic Trainers did it all. There seemed to be an independence and professional …
USA Volleyball’s Director of Sports Medicine and Performance, Head Athletic Trainer for the Men’s National Volleyball Team
October 24, 2017
Want to Learn about Natural Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Strategies?
iTPA World Tennis Fitness Conference 2017 Recap Atlanta, Georgia, hosted the 2017 International Tennis Performance Association World Tennis Fitness Conference on July 22 and 23. The conference was organized by International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA), and included world class faculty who are true leaders in the field of performance enhancement and injury prevention for tennis. Listed below are just some …
PhD, USPTA, CTPS, CSCS*D
October 10, 2017
What do the 3 best athletes in the world have in common?
Recently, Lebron James was spotted in Las Vegas wearing our custom made HyperIce Ice Compression Technology. On the same day, the HyperIce VYPER was mentioned in a Sports Illustrated article titled “Living Like Tom” – in which SI writer Greg Bisop documented what it’s like to undertake Tom Brady’s daily workout and recovery regimen. “[Body coach David] Merson and I …
Content Writer, Health & Wellness Enthusiast
March 1, 2017
Clinical Study Puts Biofreeze to the Test
The National Research Centre for Working Environment in Copenhagen, Denmark conducted a study comparing the efficacy of Biofreeze to a menthol-scented placebo gel. The subjects were workers who suffered from chronic pain caused by carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants in the triple-blind study reported that Biofreeze reduced their hand and wrist pain by 31%. Researchers measured the participants’ pain one, two, and …
August 29, 2016
Biomechanical Performance of Baseball Pitchers With a History of Ulnar Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
Dr. Rafael Escamilla shares a recent research study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine.
PhD, PT, CSCS, FACSM