The Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast Michael and Lauren Falk

Today I talk with Jason Tipton, director of instruction at Chenequa Country Club. We discuss high school golf development, and specifically about how high school players with specific goals to make their high school golf team should utilize the upcoming winter “off-season” for golf development.  
In detail, Jason and I discuss:
Why junior golfers should play multiple sportsWhen a player should start to specialize in golfCommon mistakes that hold high school golfers back from shooting lower scoresWhat it really takes to make your high school varsity teamWhat college coaches at D1, D2 and D3 level are looking for when recruitingHow to use your winter off-season to meet your golf development goals next yearThis is a great episode for any high school golfer (or parent of a high school golfer) that is looking for a plan to develop their game next year. 
You can find this episode on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or listen below.
Kinetic Sports Medicine and Jason are teaming up for a high school golf development program this winter. It will be an all-inclusive monthly program that addresses a golfers physical deficits, swing changes, short game skills and course management to set players up for high school tryouts or their competitive junior season.  
We are hosting a parents meeting at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance (Delafield location) on Tuesday, November 15th at 6pm. You can learn more and register here.
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we have helped golfers of all ages and skill sets, ranging from high school players, to recreational golfers, to two world long drive competitors. We have the skills and tools to help them each reach their goals and develop. If you would like to learn more about our philosophy or how we can help you, contact us today!

Dr. Sydney just finished her first marathon! On this episode of Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Sydney and I sit down to debrief and share some of her marathon training lessons with you.
All of us at Kinetic have watched Sydney train for this marathon over the last 4+ months and we couldn’t be more excited for her & proud of her. Sydney learned a lot about running, about the human body, and about training going through this training process, so today Sydney shares some of her biggest lessons. 
Specifically we discuss:How her race wentWhat a typical marathon training week looked likeHow she balanced strength training with runningHow she differentiated between normal training soreness and injuryHow she managed to keep training despite a foot injuryHow she recovered from her long training runsThis is a can’t miss episode if you are a runner, specifically a runner that is training for an event. Make sure to listen to some of Sydney’s lessons so you can incorporate them into your own training!
Listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. 
Follow Sydney on Instagram: @drsydcope 
Are you a runner that is training for a race or dealing with an injury? Do you want to work with an expert that fully understands the unique needs of runners? Check out our 4-step process to helping runners heal from injury and stay in their training routines.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Sam Steiner of Orthopedic Associates of Wisconsin. Dr. Steiner is a local orthopedic surgeon that specializes in caring for athletes and athletic injuries. He has a history as a local star athlete, even going on to play football in the BIG 10. We ask Dr. Steiner some of the post common post-operative questions we get from athletes in our office, including:
When should you get an MRIHow long should you wear a brace after ACL surgery?Do you need to wear a brace when you return-to-sport after ACL surgery?Which graft is best to reconstruct your ACL?When can you drive after knee surgery?Why do some surgeries require a lot of restrictions and precautions after surgery?Should I get a PRP injection or a stem cell injection?Dr. Steiner was a great guest and did really dove in deep on many of these questions. However, we do want to give the disclaimer that every surgery, patient and case is different, so use this as general information, but make sure you ask your surgeon for specific advice about your unique situation. 
To work with Dr. Steiner find him online at:
www.orthowisconsin.com
Or on Instagram: @orthowisconsin
At Kinetic Sports Medicine, we Specialize in helping athlete recover from surgery and not only return to sport, but return safely and performing at a high level. You can learn more about our post-operative programs, specifically our ACL recovery program, in all of our athlete services. Contact us today to find out how we can help you!

On today’s podcast, we talk about how to improve your pitching performance and keep your arm healthy with Carter Hohn. Carter is the throwing coordinator at BRX performance in Milwaukee, WI. He also has years of experience as a pitcher in college that dealt with numerous injuries.
Today, Carter and I discuss:What he learned about his body by going through rehabHow his own injuries have impacting his pitching instructionWhat workload is and why it mattersDo poor pitching mechanics cause injuriesWhy chasing improved arm efficiency can be crucial for long term pitching developmentThe most common mechanical mistakes Carter sees in young throwingAnd much more!Carter is a young, up and coming pitching coach in the baseball industry. He has extensive first-hand experience as both a player and coach, as well as extensive continuing education to enhance his skill set. Any baseball player that wants to improve their performance and stay healthy will learn a lot from this episode.
Work with Carter: www.brxperformance.com @brxperformance 
Follow Carter: IG @carterhohn14 Twitter: prescarter14

In this episode, Dr. Brett Ferstl, PT and Dr. Michael Falk, PT discuss the dos and don’ts of early stage ACL rehab. While not super exciting, the early stage is critical for a successful long term outcome.  
How do we define the early stage of ACL rehab?
Everything from immediately after surgery all the way through a full return to normal walking with a normal stride and no pain. 
How long does this early stage take? 
It depends on the person! In this episode we share why we don’t like to use time to define the stages of rehab. 
We specifically cover:
How to manage swelling after surgeryOur favorite ways to regain knee range of motionWhy getting your knee straight is crucial after ACL SurgeryTips to restore your quad muscleThe best way to work on walking after ACL surgeryOur criteria to progress through the early stage of ACL rehabThis is a very practical podcast that gives a lot of specific information and advice on how to nail the early stage of your ACL rehab and set the stage for a solid outcome and return to sport. 
At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we specialize in helping athletes return-to-sport after ACL injury. We have helped high school, college and professional athletes get back on the field, performing at a high level again. Learn more about our approach to ACL rehab.
No matter where you’re at in your ACL rehab, you can see us for a free consultation to help you determine if you’re on the best path to return you safely and strongly to your sport!

In this episode, we discuss sports mental performance with Joana Bromley. Joana is a certified mental performance consultant that owns JCB Mental Performance. She specializes in helping youth athletes learn mental skills and develop mental tools that will help them in on field performance.  
Today Joana and I discuss:
What mental skills and mental tools are and why they are important for athletesMental tools she used as a D1 Soccer player for the Wisconsin BadgersWhy players and coaches need an interdisciplinary team to help them achieve peak performanceTrends she is seeing that are contributing to burnout in youth sportsTechniques that parents and athletes can use to deal with stress and anxietySome of the most common mental skills she works on in athletes recovering from injuryMental performance is becoming a more and more important aspects of sports at the professional, college and youth levels, Joana has a lot of first hand experience as both a player, coach and mental performance consultant and shares a lot of great insights today. Whether you are an athlete, a coach or a parent of an athlete you will learn a lot from this episode.
Learn more about Joana:
Instagram: @jcb_mental_performance
Website: https://jcbmentalperformance.consulting/