Today’s episode features Dr. Keith Baar, a world expert in collagen and researcher at University of California Davis. Professor Baar is a rare combination of strength coach and muscle biologist, receiving his PhD from the University of Illinois where he discovered the molecular signal that causes load-induced muscle hypertrophy. Keith is currently the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory (FMBLab). Over the last 20 years, Keith has worked with elite athletes, and has...

Welcome back to another episode of What The Cup!? In this episode, we’re joined by Leah Levitan, licensed massage therapist, certified lymphatic drainage specialist, and founder of Lymph Love Club. With a rich background in myofascial science, scar tissue mobility, trauma-informed somatic therapy, and the Vodder Method of Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Leah has built a unique and empowering approach to lymphatic care. After years of working hands-on with clients, she launched Lymph Love Club to m...

Welcome back to another episode of What The Cup!? Today we are joined by Dr. David Newton, a chiropractor and the founder of Clinical Concepts, a platform that’s transforming healthcare education and mentorship. With his deep background in chiropractic care, Dr. Newton discusses how his unique perspective in the medical field led him to create a resource dedicated to evidence-based learning for chiropractors looking to update their practice patterns based on the newest research. We dive into ...

Welcome back to another episode of What The Cup?! Today we are joined by two awesome minds, Dr. Diego Hidalgo, also known as SkepticalPhysio, and Dr. Leada Malek. They are leading the progressive professional movements from a research based foundation in their respective niches, and can be found at @skepticalphysio and @drmalekpt. In the episode, the team dives into why you should question EVERYTHING. So much food for thought here. You don’t want to miss this one!

Welcome back to another episode of What The Cup!? In this episode we are joined by best-selling author, teacher, and fitness pioneer Jill Miller. Jill has studied movement for more than 30 years and has been instrumental in foraging the links between fitness, yoga, and pain management. Within the episode, Chris and Jill dive in to some of the "buzz words" floating around the movement and manual therapy sphere and the narrative that surrounds them. They speak on some of the most ...

Welcome back! We are excited to debate new evidence based discussions this year for our great audience. This episode dives into the current literature on running mechanics and the nuances of treating the running athlete. We cover some of the many in depth tools and applications that are covered in our new online course "Clinical Running Health; Applied Biomechanics." The new 6.5 hour CEU course can be found at IntegratedMovementHealth.com

In episode 30, Chris sits down with two inspirational clinicians who have taken the road less traveled. Pioneering, innovating, and mentoring are three big descriptors for these humans which you are going to hear some details on in this amazing conversation. If the word burnout has at all entered your mind regarding your path, then this episode is going to fill your brain with some new exciting ideas and opportunities for growth. Shante Cofield, better known as the Movement...

This month, Chris sits down with Mike Stella, an athletic trainer who is trying to change the way we think about acute injuries and the optimal healing process. We've always advised people to ice after a strain or sprain, but do we ever think about why? What's the mechanism? Does it really change long term outcomes? Does it actually improve the local swelling? Maybe we should think about MEAT instead of RICE for injury management. Deep dive into all the options for injury recovery...

Welcome back! We're here this week with Alexis Leveille. He's a physical therapist and content creator, known for his handle @nobullshitphysio. His page debunks a lot of the literature floating in the rehabilitation world, helping people understand what's science and what's just...not. Lets hear the debate with DaPrato and Alexis. Find Alexis @nobullshitphysio on all platforms.

Today we are interviewing Joe LaVacca! He is a physical therapist and educator, and is also a strong advocate for the safe and effective use of CBD as it applies to the fitness and rehab world. He talks to Dr. DaPrato about how he got started in this space, the science of CBD, and his role at Fringe, a CBD company. Find Joe at: @strengthinmotionpt and @joinfringe

Welcome back, it's been awhile! Today, we bring you Dr. Jennifer Crane, PT, ATC who is a dual credentialed allied health professional who works specifically with individuals in the circus and performing art realm! You might also know her from her fantastic Instagram profile @cirquephysio where she posts about treatment strategies, myths, and other fantastic information. Her conversation with Dr. DaPrato dives into the long-misunderstood world of hyper-mobility, and the pract...

Today we're excited to be joined by The Barbell Physio (@thebarbellphysio) for a great discussion about weighted loading, specificity, and where weight lifting plays in to the rehabilitations process. A hot topic in rehab, Dr. Zach Long provides some great insight into the use of weights with rehab patients! Enjoy Episode 25 of What The Cup!? A Podcast!

Today we have such a special guest and we're so pleased she could share her authentic and unique perspective on movement and self efficacy - the one and only Dr. Jen Fraboni, PT, DPT aka @DocJenFit. Physical Therapist, health guru, and social media sensation Doc Jen has some amazing insight into the social media health and fitness world, and how her role as a physical therapist provides unique insights into the human potential. It was such a pleasure chatting with you Jen, we hope...

Today we're joined by a good friend, Paul Kohlmeier, who runs Cupping Canada. We've had years of conversations and friendly competitions with Paul and his team, but today DaPrato sits down and has the first real conversation about techniques, cup styles, and use theories. Find out about our plans for putting on the first International Cup Therapy Symposium in the next 2-3 years in order to grow our understanding and develop appropriate nomenclature when talking about the different...

We're back! You know you missed us, we know we missed you! For our first episode back we've got a big one - Dr. Clare Frank, PT, DPT, FAAOMPT. She's the founder of Movement Links, and spent years studying movement systems under some of the great names in the rehabilitation science world in Dr. Shirley Sahrmann and Dr. Vladimir Janda. She's also an instructor in the Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization program, and just a great pleasure to speak with. And for a special b...

Today's episode features our world renowned San Francisco neighbor, and all-star physiotherapist, Dr. Kelly Starrett! Co-Founder of The Ready State (previously Mobility WOD), CrossFit guru, author of multiple bestselling books including Becoming A Supple Leopard and Waterman 2.0, co-founder of the non-profit StandUpKids, and all-around mobility master. He and DaPrato dive deep into the world of information overload on social media, including the science and not-so-science-backed a...

Today's episode bridges the gap between Western medicine and Eastern medicine, with two of our favorite acupuncturists out there, Christy Kennedy and Jennifer Ross. Christy currently practices in Denver, CO and Jennifer practices in Oakland, CA. Listen in as they discuss with DaPrato the complex intermingling of Eastern Medicine and Western Medicine in regards to science, research, movement, traditional ideologies, and more. Learn more about your body through the lens of a h...

We're changing it up this week, and bringing you an all new mini-series within the "What the Cup!? A Podcast" world. We're calling it "Reversing the Pressure" and we're directing the questions back at DaPrato so incite interesting, and sometimes intense, discussions about all things Cup Therapy, MFD, manual therapy, exercise, and more! Plus - you get twice the old man jokes! One our first episode, Danny (thebowtiept_MFD) directs questions which focus on the manual therapy co...

Let's talk lymphatics!! In Episode 18, we're going to dive deep into the long-ignored complexities of the lymphatic system, and the crossroads of this system with the fascial system. We're honored to have the world renowned lymphatic guru, Dr. Perry Nickelston, DC, NKT, FMS, SFMA for today's podcast! You can find out more about Dr. Nickelston at his website (stopchasingpain.com), and you should absolutely give him a follow on Instagram at @stopchasingpain. Enjoy this i...

Your first 2021 episode is here!! We're back to discuss the hot topic of academia and research! Carrying over from out last conversation with Dr. Letchford, we have our special guest Dr. Rich Souza from UCSF today to discuss the hills and valleys of academia and research through his own lens, and how to stay productive without losing your mind. You can find more information on Dr. Souza at his website for the Souza Lab below. Enjoy Episdoe 17 of What The Cup!? A Podcas...