Victory Over Injury Podcast

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Dr. Bhrett McCabe, PhD, Clinical and Sports Psychologist May 21, 2021

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In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan's distinguished guest is Dr. Bhrett McCabe, clinical and sports psychologist.

Dr. Bhrett McCabe, PhD, shares his championship experience as an athlete, with his clinical training as a psychologist and how to help competitors break free from their patterns of struggle and create winning solutions on their playing fields.

Dr. McCabe is a speaker and author, and the consulting sports psychologist at the University of Alabama, and other schools, working with all teams and coaching staff. He also works extensively with professional athletes including 12+ PGA and LPGA Tour players whose rankings have reached #1 in the world, as well as with numerous Fortune 500 companies and organizations.

Dr. McCabe is founder of The MindSide, a performance consulting organization in Birmingham, Alabama. He holds a Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology from Louisiana State University and completed his psychology internship at the Clinical Psychology Training Consortium associated with the Warren Alpert Brown Medical School in Providence, RI. Upon completion of his training, Dr. McCabe worked in the corporate sector, conducting research, developing medical strategy initiatives, and enhancing thought leader development and collaboration within the pharmaceutical industry.

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Dr. Bhrett McCabe PhD, Clinical & Sports Psychologist May 17, 2021

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This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Bhrett McCabe PhD., Clinical and Sports Psychologist.

In the upcoming full-length podcast episode, you'll hear detailed stories about his life and experience in working with extraordinary athletes and others overcoming struggles faced in competition.

Dr. Jeff Dugas Apr 30, 2021

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In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan's very special guest is his mentor, Dr. Jeff Dugas, co-founder and managing partner of Andrews Sports Medicine. Dr. Dugas is a distinguished sports medicine surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has operated on all types of athletes at the highest levels of elite, Olympic and professional competition.

Dr. Dugas is the long-time team physician for Troy University Athletics, and numerous local high schools, associate team physician for the Birmingham Barons (Chicago White Sox AA affiliate), medical director for USA Cheer, associate medical director and surgeon for WWE, serves on the board of trustees for the American Baseball foundation and American Sports Medicine Institute, and is the fellowship director for the ASMI Orthopaedic Surgery Sports Medicine Fellowship. He is responsible for training sports medicine surgeons of the highest caliber.

You'll hear stories about his experience on the field, in the operating room and about research which fuels his innovative spirit. Dr. Dugas pioneered the UCL Repair, an alternative to the Tommy John surgery with more rapid return to play, which now has more than 5 years of great results. Finally, he shares the challenges and victories of starting a local distillery, crafting fine whiskey liquors and beer under the name Dread River.

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Dr. Jeff Dugas Apr 26, 2021

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This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Jeff Dugas.

Dr. Dugas pioneered the UCL Repair, an alternative to the Tommy John surgery with more rapid return to play, which now has more than 5 years of great results.

Dr. Dugas, co-founder and managing partner of Andrews Sports Medicine, is a distinguished sports medicine surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has operated on all types of athletes at the highest levels of elite, Olympic, and professional competition.

You'll hear the details of his story in the full-length podcast episode interview coming soon...

The Undertaker- Mark Calaway- WWE Superstar Apr 09, 2021

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In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan interviews Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker, who just recently retired from the WWE at age 55.

The Undertaker is arguably the greatest professional wrestler of all time. In addition to measurable accolades, his reverence among his peers is unmatched, and sentiment across WWE culture and among fellow WWE superstars, past and current, follows that "there is no greater WWE star than The Undertaker."

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview- The Undertaker Apr 05, 2021

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This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews The Undertaker.

He is arguably the greatest professional wrestler of all time. In addition to measurable accolades, his reverence among his peers is unmatched, and sentiment across WWE culture and among fellow WWE superstars, past and current, follows that "there is no greater WWE star than the Undertaker. He is one of the most respected wrestlers and characters in the business."

Only recently retired, he has left an indelible impression on the world of professional wrestling and anyone who has witnessed his story. You'll hear his story in the full-length podcast episode interview, coming soon...

Jeff Allen- University of Alabama Assoc. AD of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Football Trainer Apr 02, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Ryan interviews Jeff Allen, one of college athletic's most respected athletic trainers. Get exclusive details about the world of athletic trainers, Alabama football, Jeff's passion for educating the next generation, and his love of breakfast...

Jeff Allen is the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine for the University of Alabama and Head Athletic Trainer for the championship Alabama Crimson Tide football team under Coach Nick Saban.

Since his arrival in Tuscaloosa, Alabama in 2007, Jeff has been essential to the success of the six-time SEC and five-time national champion football team, keeping its players healthy and facilitating their efficient, but safe return to play.

Jeff is vital to the team's success. A highly revered and profoundly respected educator of prospective young athletic trainers, he has been called "The Godfather of Athletic Training" by his students and mentees.

Jeff has been a featured speaker at numerous national conferences, published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals, and he invented the revolutionary sideline medical tent now seen on nearly every college and professional sideline.

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview hosted by Dr. Michael Ryan with guest Jeff Allen Mar 29, 2021

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This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Jeff Allen.

The Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine for the University of Alabama and Head Athletic Trainer for 18-time National Champion Alabama Football team, shares details about his vital role to the team's success, and much more.

The full length podcast episode interview with Allen who has been called the "The Godfather of Athletic Training" by his students and mentees, is coming soon...

Dr. Kevin Wilk, Physical Therapist, DPT, FAPTA Mar 12, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Michael Ryan interviews Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA.

With over 33 years of experience, Kevin is one of the most highly regarded physical therapists in the world, and the leading authority in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. He and host Dr. Ryan discuss a variety of topics including: working alongside Dr. James Andrews for decades, the evolution of sports physical therapy, the "Tarzan Factor," fascinating stories about Drew Brees, Bo Jackson, and Willie Nelson, as well as an intriguing conversation about the latest, exciting advancements in sports therapy.

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview hosted by Dr. Michael Ryan with guest Dr. Kevin Wilk Mar 06, 2021

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This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Kevin Wilk.

Dr. Wilk has a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 33 years. He is also an educator, researcher and leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopaedic lesions.

The full length podcast episode interview with the man called the best physical therapist in the world, is coming soon...