Sports Doc Talk

SportsDocTalk
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All Sports, All Orthopedics, All the Time. Ever wondered about the real impact of a UCL tear, a meniscus transplant, or a high-profile spine injury? Sports Doc Talk delivers expert analysis from medical professionals and industry insiders. Join hosts William Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia as they break down the medical side of the game you love. We blend sports updates with deep dives into orthopedic science, athlete recovery, and the latest in sports medicine. Tune in to understand the physical toll behind the headlines across all major sports.

  1. MAR 25

    From Disc Pain to Game Ready: The Advanced Spinal Restoration Therapy (ASRT) approach to Spine Care.

    Back pain is one of the most common diagnoses in medicine, and most people are told their only options are rest, medication, injections, or surgery. Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg is here to tell you there's a fourth path. On this episode of Sports Doc Talk, Will and Dr. Garcia welcome the LA-based spine specialist and creator of Advanced Spinal Restoration Therapy (ASRT) to walk through the exact non-surgical protocol she uses to get athletes, injury patients, and chronic pain sufferers back to full function without going under the knife. Dr. Rozenberg breaks down every device in her toolkit: the spinal decompression table that creates negative pressure to draw disc material back in, the robotic laser that triggers cellular healing, the neuromuscular stimulator running at 10,000 pulses per second, and the cutting-edge muscle-building device that can produce 20,000 muscle contractions in 30 minutes. She explains how these tools work together in a phased protocol and why combining them produces results that no single treatment can achieve alone. The episode also features a standout case study: a 16-year-old gymnast training for the Olympics who walked in unable to train, with disc desiccation and early signs of spondylolysis, and walked back out months later fully recovered. Dr. Garcia weighs in with the orthopedic surgeon's perspective throughout, offering a candid look at where surgery is necessary and where it's simply the last tool left when the right non-surgical care wasn't available. This one is for anyone who has been told to just manage their back pain. You might have more options than you think. 00:00 Welcome & The Golden Globes Rant 00:55 The Recovery Shop Sponsor Message 01:45 Meet Dr. Brigitte Rozenberg 04:00 What Is Advanced Spinal Restoration Therapy? 09:00 Why Spinal Decompression Was the Missing Link 13:00 The Sculp Neo: Rebuilding Muscle After Disc Injury 19:00 Class IV Robotic Laser Therapy Explained 23:00 How the ACUSA Decompression Table Works 31:30 Neuro Me: Electrical Stimulation at 10,000 Pulses/Sec 35:30 SoftWave Therapy: Acoustic Waves for Pain Relief 38:00 Case Study: Olympic Gymnast & Disc Recovery 45:30 The Surgeon's View: When to Operate, When Not To 47:00 What's Next for Spine Care Technology sportsdoctalk.com | linktr.ee/sportsdoctalk | The Recovery Shop: mikeb@shoprecovery.com

    51 min

  2. FEB 18

    What F1 Racing Taught Me About Saving Knees with Dr. Nicholas Colyvas

    What do Formula 1 racing and meniscus repair have in common? More than you'd think. This week, Dr. Grant Garcia and Will Sanchez welcome Dr. Nicholas Colyvas, a UCSF sports medicine surgeon who's revolutionizing how we approach knee surgery while living out his passion for vintage F1 racing. Dr. Colyvas takes us from his childhood in South Africa to the operating rooms of UCSF, where he's pioneering meniscus preservation techniques that are keeping athletes in the game longer. He breaks down complex procedures like fibrin clot augmentation and meniscus transplants in ways that make sense whether you're a patient, athlete, or fellow surgeon. But here's where it gets really interesting: Dr. Colyvas doesn't just talk about precision in surgery. He lives it on the racetrack, piloting vintage Formula 1 cars at Monaco and competing in modern endurance racing. The parallels between racing and surgery? They're all about preparation, precision, and knowing when to push the limits. This episode is packed with surgical innovation, patient care philosophy, and some seriously cool racing stories. Whether you're dealing with a knee injury, interested in sports medicine, or just love a good F1 story, you won't want to miss this one. Brought to you by The Recovery Shop - visit shop-recovery.net CHAPTER MARKERS: Introduction & Background The Journey to Sports Medicine Meniscus Preservation Revolution Advanced Surgical Techniques Fibrin Clot & Biologics Meniscus Transplant Surgery Patient Communication & Expectations Robotics in Arthroscopy Formula 1 Racing Passion The Monaco Experience Future of Joint Preservation Find us at: Website: sportsdoctalk.com All Links: linktr.ee/sportsdoctalk

    58 min

  3. JAN 28

    X-Ray in Motion: How DDR is Changing Sports and Surgery

    Dr. Grant Garcia and Will Sanchez welcome Dr. Greg Kolovich, orthopedic hand surgeon and co-founder of Oxo, to discuss revolutionary Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) technology that's transforming sports medicine. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 🔬 From Engineer to Surgeon Dr. Kolovich's unique journey from Georgia Tech electrical engineer to Harvard-trained hand surgeon and medical device innovator 📱 The 8-Pound Revolution Learn how DDR technology miniaturized an 800-pound C-arm into a portable, battery-powered device with crystal-clear imaging ⚡ Game-Changing Diagnostics Real-time dynamic instability assessment Less radiation than traditional fluoroscopy Applications for sports teams, mission work, and emergency care 🏒 Sports Medicine Applications How professional hockey teams use portable DDR for sideline diagnostics and remote consultation 🌍 Global Impact Mission work stories from Kenya, Ethiopia, India, and Honduras—bringing advanced imaging to underserved communities 💡 Clinical Wisdom When NOT to operate Building a complex surgical practice Second opinion philosophy Patient-first approach 🚀 The Future Point-of-care diagnostics, home healthcare, and the next generation of medical imaging TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - Intro 03:00 - Engineer to Surgeon Journey 06:00 - Hand & Nerve Surgery Specialization 11:00 - Mission Work Stories 19:00 - Birth of Oxo Technology 30:00 - DDR vs. Fluoroscopy Explained 35:00 - Clinical Applications 44:00 - Sports Team Use Cases 47:00 - Future Vision Special thanks to The Recovery Shop for supporting innovative sports medicine conversations! 🎧 Also Available On: Apple Podcasts | iHeart Radio | Amazon Music | YouTube | Google Podcasts 📝 Full Transcript: sportsdoctalk.com 🎯 Be a Guest: Submit requests at sportsdoctalk.com

    54 min

  4. JAN 7

    The Power of Play: Preventing Injuries and Promoting Health at Every Age

    Youth sports look very different from how they did a decade ago: year‑round travel teams, overlapping seasons, private coaches, and constant pressure to keep up with the family down the street. In this episode of Sports Doc Talk, Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia sit down with OrthoCarolina specialists Dr. James Starman and Dr. Bradley Winter to talk honestly about how that landscape is impacting kids, teens, and aging athletes. You will hear real clinic‑side stories about youth pitchers juggling multiple teams, bullpens, and games without anyone truly monitoring total pitch counts—and how that leads to shoulder and elbow overuse injuries that are avoidable with better communication and planning. The doctors also unpack why female soccer and basketball players tear more ACLs, what landing mechanics have to do with it, and how neuromuscular training and smarter return‑to‑play criteria can reduce risk. ​ For the 30‑, 40‑, and 50‑something weekend warriors, the conversation turns to arthritis, tendon pain, biologic options like PRP, and realistic strategies to keep playing the sports you love without burning out your joints. Throughout, the team keeps the focus on the athlete’s goals, not just the scoreboard, and explores how future tools like AI, navigation, and wearable tech could further personalize care. Sponsored by The Recovery Shop, which supports patients with bracing, cold therapy, and recovery tools recommended by surgeons. Website: sportsdoctalk.com Why you need to listen Understand how overuse injuries really develop in youth sports. Learn questions to ask about pitch counts, workloads, and off‑seasons. Hear practical ACL prevention and return‑to‑play insights for female athletes. Get realistic guidance for staying active with arthritis and tendon issues. See where biologics, tech, and AI may be taking sports medicine next. Chapters 00:00 – Intro, The Recovery Shop, and “the power of play.” 05:00 – Meet Dr. Starman and Dr. Winter 09:00 – Youth throwing injuries and pitch counts 18:00 – Specialization, burnout, and year‑round sports 24:00 – ACL surgery, prevention, and female athletes 31:00 – Graft maturation and realistic return‑to‑play timelines 41:00 – The aging athlete and staying active with arthritis 47:00 – Biologics, supplements, and realistic expectations 54:00 – Wearables, AI, and the future of sports medicine #SportsDocTalk #YouthSportsInjuries #ACLPrevention #OveruseInjuries #AgingAthlete #SportsMedicine #OrthoCarolina #TheRecoveryShop

    59 min

  5. 12/24/2025

    Happy Holidays from Sports Doc Talk!

    Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia share a special thank you message to celebrate an incredible 2025! A HUGE THANK YOU TO: ✅ Our Listeners & Viewers - Your support across all platforms means everything. Thank you for tuning in, engaging, and being part of our community! ✅ Our Amazing Guests - Every expert who joined us brought invaluable insights and expertise. Thank you for enriching our conversations! ✅ Our Sponsors - The Recovery Shop has been fantastic in supporting our mission. We're grateful for your partnership! This year, we covered topics ranging from AI in surgery to NFL injuries, rehabilitation protocols to injury prevention, always blending clinical expertise with real-world applications. 🎯 What's Next in 2026?More expert conversations, cutting-edge topics, and content YOU requested! Visit SportsDocTalk.com for:📝 Episode transcripts💬 Guest & topic requests📺 Video content📧 Community updates Thank you for being part of the Sports Doc Talk family. Here's to a healthy, strong 2026! 🏆 #SportsMedicine #Orthopedics #ThankYou #HappyHolidays #InjuryPrevention #Rehabilitation #Podcast #Gratitude #Community

    3 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    From Bracing Pioneer to Global Leader: Michael McBrayer on the Future of Sports Medicine

    From cutting up wetsuits to revolutionizing sports medicine... This week on Sports Doc Talk, we're bringing you an absolute MUST-LISTEN conversation with Michael McBrayer, a 38-year veteran of the orthopedic industry who's been at the forefront of every major innovation in sports bracing and recovery. Ever seen those knee braces NFL linemen wear? That's Michael's world. But this episode goes WAY beyond bracing - we're talking about the complete evolution of how we prevent, treat, and recover from sports injuries. 🔥 WHY YOU NEED TO TUNE IN: You'll hear wild stories that will blow your mind: Volunteers getting strain gauges surgically implanted in their intact ACLs to prove bracing works (yes, really - and no, this would NEVER get approved today)How DonJoy got its name by being named after the founders' WIVES (genius move to get them to mortgage their homes)Why Rod Laver loved the product but refused to wear it in competitionThe "McBrayer test" - how you knew if you were in trouble with legendary surgeon John FeaginGame-changing insights about the future: The No Pain Act and what it means for reducing opioid use in surgery recoveryWhy cold therapy should be covered by insurance (but isn't... yet)How laser therapy and shockwave treatment are revolutionizing non-operative careWhy pediatric sports medicine is exploding as its own specialtyThe role of AI in medical devices (spoiler: it's not what you think)Real talk about the business of medicine: Why insurance is 10 years behind what doctors can actually doThe "consumerism of medicine" and what it means for YOUR recovery optionsHow surgeon-company collaboration drives innovationWhy nearly every D1 college football team wears DonJoy braces⏰ EPISODE CHAPTERS:0:00 - Introduction & Welcome2:15 - Meet Michael McBrayer: 38 Years of Innovation4:00 - The DonJoy Origin Story: Named After Two Wives8:00 - From Tennis Shops to Orthopedic Revolution10:00 - Building Relationships with Pioneer Surgeons15:00 - AOSSM Circle of Honor Recognition22:00 - The Science Behind Knee Bracing26:00 - The Continuum of Care Philosophy30:00 - Innovation Timeline: Napkin to Product32:00 - AI in Medical Device & Insurance36:00 - NFL Athletes & Branding Restrictions40:00 - Future Categories: Biologics & Beyond42:00 - The No Pain Act & Opioid Reduction47:00 - Laser & Shockwave Therapy Revolution49:00 - The Consumerism of Modern Medicine52:00 - Pediatric Sports Medicine: Why It Matters54:00 - The Future of Sports Medicine Innovation Whether you're a healthcare professional, athlete, coach, parent of a young athlete, or just fascinated by how medical innovation happens. SDT discusses insurance hurdles, the cost of innovation, and why the relationship between surgeons and medical device companies is the key to driving sports medicine forward. 💪 BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE RECOVERY SHOPBecause your recovery matters. Find cutting-edge recovery solutions at The Recovery Shop. 🌐 VISIT US: sportsdoctalk.com for show notes, links, and more episodes 🔔 SUBSCRIBE so you never miss an episode of Sports Doc Talk! #SportsMedicine #Podcast #ACL #Recovery #DonJoy #Orthopedics #InjuryPrevention #NFL #SportsInjury #HealthPodcast #DrGrantGarcia #WillSanchez #TheRecoveryShop #AOSSM #PediatricSportsMedicine

    56 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    A Deep Dive into Cartilage Innovation with Dr. Brian Cole

    Hosts Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia sit down with one of sports medicine's most influential minds: Dr. Brian Cole, Head Team Physician for the Chicago Bulls and White Sox. Ever wondered how elite athletes like Lonzo Ball and Gabriel Landeskog defy career-ending injuries? This isn't just sports talk; it's a rare, deep dive into the science and psychology behind their comebacks. Dr. Cole pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of pro sports surgery, breaking down: How cutting-edge cartilage surgery has evolved Why treating star athletes is uniquely challenging The delicate balance of innovation, safety, and evidence The future of joint preservation with AI and biologics Whether you're a patient, surgeon, trainer, or a dedicated sports fan, this episode offers invaluable insights into getting back in the game. Presented by The Recovery Shop. Listen now and discover the secrets to elite-level recovery! More episodes & transcripts: SportsDocTalk.com

    59 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Precision Hands: Inside the World of Dr. Wayne Weil : Surgery, Sports & TikTok Cooking

    This week on Sports Doc Talk, hosts Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia sit down with Dr. Wayne Weil, orthopedic hand, wrist, and elbow specialist, and yes, TikTok cooking sensation "seattlehanddoc" From repairing complex hand injuries and pioneering minimally invasive techniques to becoming an unexpected social media star, Dr. Weil brings humor, humility, and precision to everything he does. Hear his insights on: The art of microsurgery and mentorship in medicine.Why “less invasive” often means “better recovery.”Thumb UCL injuries in athletes — and what the internal brace has changed.How a late-night Turducken video turned into 700,000+ followers.and much more... Whether you’re an athlete, clinician, or just curious about how surgical skill translates to the kitchen, this episode has something for everyone. Presented by The Recovery Shop: trusted by athletes and surgeons for innovative recovery solutions. Visit sportsdoctalk.com for past episodes, transcripts, and info on becoming a future guest.

    59 min
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All Sports, All Orthopedics, All the Time. Ever wondered about the real impact of a UCL tear, a meniscus transplant, or a high-profile spine injury? Sports Doc Talk delivers expert analysis from medical professionals and industry insiders. Join hosts William Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia as they break down the medical side of the game you love. We blend sports updates with deep dives into orthopedic science, athlete recovery, and the latest in sports medicine. Tune in to understand the physical toll behind the headlines across all major sports.

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  • Creator
    SportsDocTalk
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
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    © SportsDocTalk
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