Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast

Dr. Ja'nae Brown
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On this podcast, our team of physical therapists at Physical Therapy San Pedro, discuss topics that we think you, the client, the athlete, the coach or trainer, want to learn about. We invite you to weigh in and join us on this journey together.

  1. Jun 2

    EPISODE 68: Understanding Shoulder Impingement: Why Athletes Develop Shoulder Pain

    Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it starts affecting your workouts, training, and performance. But what exactly is shoulder impingement, and why do so many athletes develop it? In Episode 68 of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, we break down one of the most common causes of shoulder pain in athletes and active adults: shoulder impingement. We discuss: ✅ What shoulder impingement actually is ✅ The anatomy involved, including the rotator cuff and subacromial space ✅ Why athletes who throw, swim, lift weights, play volleyball, tennis, and CrossFit are at higher risk ✅ Common causes such as rotator cuff weakness, poor scapular control, mobility restrictions, and training overload ✅ Symptoms athletes should never ignore  ✅ How shoulder impingement is evaluated and diagnosed ✅ Physical therapy treatment strategies and rehabilitation progressions ✅ Return-to-sport considerations and objective testing ✅ Prevention tips to keep your shoulders healthy and performing at their best Whether you're an athlete, coach, clinician, or someone struggling with shoulder pain, this episode will help you better understand the root causes of shoulder impingement and what it takes to recover safely. If you're experiencing shoulder pain, don't ignore it. Early intervention can help prevent small issues from becoming bigger problems and get you back to doing what you love.  📍 Need help with an injury? f you're in the San Pedro / Los Angeles area, we'd love to help you at Physical Therapy San Pedro. 📅 Book a session: https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📞 (424) 536-3023 📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA  🌎 Not local? We offer telehealth sessions and online programs to help you stay on track no matter where you are.  📲 Stay Connected: Instagram / Facebook: @physicaltherapysanpedro YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro  🎧 Listen to the Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more ❤️ Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. — Dr. Brown & The PTSP Team #ShoulderImpingement #ShoulderPain #SportsPhysicalTherapy #Podcast

    36 min

  2. May 5

    EPISODE 67: Shoulder Dislocations- Diagnosis & Rehab Explained

    The shoulder is one of the most mobile joints in the body—but that mobility comes with risk. In this episode, we break down shoulder dislocations—what they are, how they happen, how to know if you've dislocated your shoulder, and most importantly, what the rehab process actually looks like. If you've ever felt a "pop," had shoulder pain after a fall or injury, or you're trying to get back to sport safely—this episode is for you. 💡 In this episode, we cover: -What a shoulder dislocation actually is -The most common mechanisms of injury  -Signs & symptoms to look out for -What a reduction is and when to seek care -Common associated injuries (labrum, bone, nerve) -The rehab process from start to finish -What it really takes to return to sport safely 🎯 Key Takeaway: Just because your shoulder feels better doesn't mean it's ready. Strength + control = stability. Rehab matters. 📍 Need help with a shoulder injury? If you're in the San Pedro / Los Angeles area, we'd love to help you at Physical Therapy San Pedro.  📅 Book a session: https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📞 (424) 536-3023 📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 🌎 Not local?  We offer telehealth sessions and online programs to help you stay on track no matter where you are. 📲 Stay Connected: Instagram / Facebook: @physicaltherapysanpedro YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro 🎧 Listen to the Podcast: Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & more ❤️ Thanks for watching and supporting our channel. — Dr. Brown & The PTSP Team

    29 min

  3. Apr 1

    EPISODE 66: Built for the Podium: What It Takes to Compete at the Olympic Level

    What does it really take to compete at the Olympic level? In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with USA Cycling athlete Josh Hartman to break down the journey behind elite performance—beyond what you see on race day. This isn't just an athlete interview. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, setbacks, injuries, and mindset required to perform at the highest level—through the lens of both athlete and clinician. Dr. Brown shares her unique perspective working directly with Josh during USA Cycling training camps at the Velo Center and in the clinic, giving insight into what it takes to build, maintain, and return to elite performance. In this episode, we cover: -The journey to Team USA Injuries, setbacks, and comeback strategies  -What separates elite athletes from the rest Training, recovery, and performance habits  -The mindset required to compete at the highest level Josh's 2026 competition goals: Summer Slam UCI (June) National Championships (August) National Record Attempt (September)   If you're an athlete, coach, or clinician looking to better understand performance, recovery, and resilience—this episode is for you. 🎧 Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sports physical therapy, performance, and clinical leadership. ⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you.  📤 Share with a colleague who's stepping onto the sidelines. Thanks for listening — and we'll see you in the next episode. Need help with injury recovery or performance training?  Work with our team at Physical Therapy San Pedro 📅 Book an in-person or virtual session at Physical Therapy San Pedro 🌐 https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📸 IG / FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro  📺 YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📞 (424) 536-3023 📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731    💪 Guest: Josh Hartman- Track Cyclist USA National Team 📸 IG: @joshprohartman 🌐 joshhartman.org

    32 min

  4. Mar 3

    Episode 65: "Sidelines, Scope, and the EMR Question: What Sports Clinicians Need to Know"

    What really happens when an athlete goes down on the sideline? In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with Ann DeGrey, PT, DPT, SCS, EMR — board-certified sports physical therapist, EMR instructor, and founder of NovaSport Institute — to unpack one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in sports medicine: 👉 Scope of practice 👉 Sideline authority 👉 The EMR title 👉 Malpractice coverage 👉 Chain of command in emergencies With more PTs stepping into event coverage roles, there's growing confusion around what training allows you to do — versus what your license legally permits. This episode breaks down the difference between education, authority, and designation. We cover: • What PTs are trained and licensed to do on the sideline • How that differs from an ATC's role in acute injury management • What "EMR" officially means — and why completing a course doesn't grant the title • Common malpractice myths ("I was just volunteering…" "Good Samaritan laws protect me…") • Why event-specific insurance matters • How to function effectively within a sideline medical team • When to act — and when to defer   💡 Key Takeaways: Good intentions don't replace legal clarity. Training improves readiness — not titles. Strong teams rely on clarity, not ego. Preparedness means knowing your scope, role, and coverage.   If you're a PT, ATC, chiropractor, or healthcare professional considering sideline coverage, this is a conversation you need to hear before something goes wrong. __________________________________________________________________________________ 🎧 Subscribe for more real-world conversations on sports physical therapy, performance, and clinical leadership.  ⭐ Leave a review if this episode helped you. 📤 Share with a colleague who's stepping onto the sidelines. Thanks for listening — and we'll see you in the next episode.   Stay Connected & Take the Next Step  📅 Book an in-person or virtual session with Dr. Ja'nae Brown at Physical Therapy San Pedro 🌐 https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📸 IG / FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro 📺 YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📞 (424) 536-3023 📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731   💪 Guest: Dr. Ann DeGrey , PT, DPT, SCS, EMR - Owner Novasport Institute, Clinic Director at Moti Physiotherapy 📸 IG: @Dpt_Ann 🌐 Advanced Sports Emergency Responder Course Link 📘 LinkedIn

    55 min

  5. Feb 8

    Episode 64: Resetting Your Body This Year: A San Pedro Resident's Guide to Moving Better

    🎧 Podcast Show Notes (Apple Podcasts & Spotify) January is when a lot of people feel stiff, deconditioned, and unsure how to get back into movement — and going all-in usually backfires. In Episode 64, Dr. Ja'nae Brown sits down with Lawrence Alcera, owner of Port Town Fitness, to talk about what it really looks like to reset your body this year — without extremes. In this episode, we discuss: • Why January feels so hard on the body • Common misconceptions about getting back into fitness • How to overcome overwhelm and just start • Finding movement you actually enjoy • Why community matters for consistency • How to avoid burnout and injury • How physical therapy and strength training support long-term health This episode is for anyone in San Pedro who wants to move better, feel stronger, and build habits that actually last. 👉 Start small. Stay consistent. Ask for help. Stay Connected & Take the Next Step 📅 Book an in-person or virtual session with Dr. Ja'nae Brown at Physical Therapy San Pedro 🌐 https://physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📸 IG / FB: @physicaltherapysanpedro 📺 YouTube: Physical Therapy San Pedro 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. 📞 (424) 536-3023 📍 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 💪 Guest: Lawrence Alcera — Port Town Fitness 📸 IG: @porttownfitness 🌐 https://porttownfitness.com 📘 Facebook: Port Town Fitness

    40 min

  6. Jan 18

    EPISODE 63: From Clinician to CEO: How I Built a Sports Physical Therapy Business (and What I'd Do Differently)

    Technical skill didn't build my business — leadership, hard lessons, and uncomfortable growth did. In this episode, I share the real story behind building a sports physical therapy practice from the ground up: ✔️ Why PT school didn't prepare me for ownership ✔️ The mistakes I made hiring, scaling, and trying to do everything myself ✔️ What actually worked better than I expected ✔️ How my leadership changed as the business grew ✔️ What I'm doing differently heading into 2026 This isn't a highlight reel. It's an honest look at the transition from clinician to CEO — the risks, the pivots, the burnout, the clarity, and the growth that shaped both me and Physical Therapy San Pedro. If you're a physical therapist, health care professional or fitness expert considering ownership, already in business, or simply navigating leadership and growth — this episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts  📲 Follow @physicaltherapysanpedro for education, leadership insight, and athlete-focused care 💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in: ✔️ Sports Rehabilitation ✔️ Concussion Rehab ✔️ Dance Medicine 💬 Have questions? 📞 Contact Us Phone: (424) 536-3023 📍 San Pedro & LA | Telehealth available  Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com Stay strong. Stay moving. ❤️ — Dr. Ja'nae Brown

    53 min

  7. 12/06/2025

    EPISODE 62: Wrapping Up 2025- Bye 2025! We're Wrapping You Up!

    Join Dr. Brown and the PTSP team as we close out one of our most eventful years yet. In this episode, we look back at our big move to downtown San Pedro, our Grand Opening, team growth, Lift Clinics, and all the athletes and community events we supported throughout 2025. We're sharing lessons from new tech, continuing education, mental toughness training, mentoring future clinicians, and launching our online ankle and knee programs. Plus, a sneak peek at what's coming this December and how YOU can reflect and reset heading into 2026. Whether you're an athlete, dancer, parent, or PT lover—this year-in-review is packed with insights, stories, and gratitude. Stay strong. Stay moving. See you in 2026. 💬 Have questions? Send us a DM. 💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in: ✔️ Sports Rehabilitation ✔️ Concussion Rehab ✔️ Dance Medicine 📞 Contact Us Phone: (424) 536-3023 Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📲 Stay Connected: 🎥 YouTube: @Physical Therapy San Pedro 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro 🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2 Whether you're an athlete, dancer, or just working through an injury, remember: healing takes strength — both mental and physical — and you don't have to do it alone. — Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team

    48 min

  8. 11/02/2025

    EPISODE 61: Holiday Training Checklist - One Thing Every Athlete Should Do.

    The holidays are coming — and so is the break in your routine. 🏋️‍♂️
Whether you're wrapping up playoffs, heading home from college, or balancing family life and training, this is the time most athletes lose momentum. In this episode, our PTSP team breaks down how to keep your edge through the holidays:
🔥 Keep training (without overdoing it)
💤 Recover like it matters
💪 Focus on small wins that keep you strong Because the holidays don't have to be a setback — they can be your advantage. 💬 Have questions? Send us a DM. 💻 Recovering from an injury? We offer onsite and Telehealth appointments. Our team specializes in: ✔️ Sports Rehabilitation ✔️ Concussion Rehab ✔️ Dance Medicine 📞 Contact Us Phone: (424) 536-3023 Location: 415 W 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 Email: info@physicaltherapysanpedro.com Website: www.physicaltherapysanpedro.com 📲 Stay Connected: 🎥 YouTube: @Physical Therapy San Pedro 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/physicaltherapysanpedro 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicaltherapysanpedro 🌟 Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/physical-therapy-san-pedro-san-pedro-2 Whether you're an athlete, dancer, or just working through an injury, remember: healing takes strength — both mental and physical — and you don't have to do it alone. — Dr. Ja'nae Brown & The PTSP Team

    20 min
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On this podcast, our team of physical therapists at Physical Therapy San Pedro, discuss topics that we think you, the client, the athlete, the coach or trainer, want to learn about. We invite you to weigh in and join us on this journey together.

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