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! 

In 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.  www.healcommunity.com 

In 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.

In 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.

Sam 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 certain types of cancer.  After the fall of Nazi Germany, these theories had been overlooked, but are now being rediscovered again.   You can pick-up your own copy of Ravenous wherever books are sold!

In 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. www.thereadystate.com/[docsinthebox].

In 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, and coaches in treating and “owning” pain. www.thereadystate.com/[docsinthebox].

In 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”.

In 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, including her own set of rings.  We also discuss why Barbara thinks it is important for older adults to live an active lifestyle.  

In 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 view the roles their respective professions play in healthcare Ig:  @peteshaw4 @jenecrichton @crossfitNCR

In 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.