The Docs In The Box Podcast

In 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.

In 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.

Matt and Amy discuss the Inaugural CrossFit Level 2 Physician Training Course last weekend at the CrossFit Ranch in Aromas CA. 

In 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!

In 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

In 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.

We’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!

In 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.

On 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!    https://centenoschultz.com/our-staff/jason-markle-do/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMhg2EVLCQcV8mIHQKJ34oA  

In 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!