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Braun Performance & Rehab - Dan Braun, PT, DPT, CPT, Cert. DN, HMS, XPS Message or email to learn more!

Offering Performance & Rehab services through in-person and online methods, Performance & Rehab consultations for individual athletes and teams, guest presentations/lectures in high school and college settings, camps for travel/youth sports, and more.

04/01/2026

In high performance sport, nothing goes exactly to plan.

Travel gets disrupted, schedules shift, environments change, and the best athletes aren’t the ones with perfect routines, they’re the ones who can adapt in real time. The ones that still find a way to win even when the recovery score is nowhere close to what it should be.

In this episode of the podcast, breaks down what it really takes to prepare athletes for unpredictable environments, how to build autonomy and problem solving into training, and why coaching can’t live in a perfect, controlled setting.

As an added bonus, there’s loads of phenomenal advice for those looking for internships and GA positions in the high performance world. Great listen for all 👀

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03/25/2026

On the best teams, everyone eats.

The table is big enough for everyone.

In the latest episode of the podcast, D1 lax standout .guzik shares what it really takes to succeed at the D1 level. From the mental shift that separates high school from college, to why team-first athletes consistently win more. This is a conversation about leadership and understanding your role within something bigger than yourself.

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03/24/2026

The performance and rehab worlds love complexity.

New modalities. Layered protocols. Programs that look impressive on paper. Exercises that get thousands of views on Instagram yet no one can comprehend what they’re trying to accomplish.

But if your athlete needs to get stronger, are they getting stronger?
If they need to run, are they running?

Occam’s Razor was not directly taught in my education, but it often came up in discussions over my capstone project with our program chair, Mike Fink.
Occam’s razor is the phenomenon that the simplest effective intervention is usually the right one.
Read that again. Not the most creative. Not the most marketable. The simple one is the most appropriate.

Simplicity isn’t a lack of knowledge. It’s the application of it.

In my opinion, a true expert is not the individual who makes things so complex that no one can comprehend them. It’s the one who takes even the wildest concepts and delivers them in a way anyone can understand while the original message and detail is maintained.

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03/23/2026

Most clinicians are still guessing.

We rely on tests, patterns, and experience, but rarely do we actually see what’s going on.

MSK ultrasound changes that. It bridges the gap between assessment and intervention, giving you real-time insight to make better clinical decisions, faster.

In this episode of the podcast, I’m joined by to break down how ultrasound is reshaping rehab, from diagnosis to treatment to return-to-play.

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Special thanks to our sponsors:health_ultrasound – making ultrasound education accessible for every clinician!
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03/21/2026

Horses and zebras
Lessons for performance and rehab providers - part 1
My story post led to way more DM convos than I expected so I decided to put some thoughts into words.

This analogy originally came to me from Mike Lehr, who I’m thankful to still have as a close friend and advisor.

We’re wired to find the interesting cases.
The rare diagnosis. The complex presentation. The case that we’ll blast all over social media for months.

Yet that’s not the majority of what you’re seeing in the performance and rehab fields, and that’s the point.

The horses not zebras principle isn’t about thinking small. It’s not about skipping steps. It’s about thinking clearly and having the discipline to rule in or rule out probables based on the information you already have.

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03/19/2026

She committed to a Division I softball program… before it even existed.

became “Player One,” helping build a program from scratch, enduring losing seasons, and eventually turning it into an ACC Champion and top-ranked team in the country.

In this episode, Peyton breaks down what it really takes to navigate that transition, the role of mental health and asking for help, and how great coaches and environments can completely shape an athlete’s career.

We also dive into her move into professional softball, balancing a full-time role in the NIL space, and what competition looks like after stepping away from the game.

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– official recovery partner of the podcast.
– official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more.

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03/17/2026

The Effusion Problem: Fixing the Biggest Barrier in Recovery with Dr. Jimmy Chow

Post-operative swelling and effusion are often the biggest barriers to successful recovery after orthopedic surgery. In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Jimmy Chow joins the show to discuss why managing inflammation, monitoring recovery data, and rethinking traditional rehabilitation timelines may be key to improving patient outcomes.

We dive into the limitations of episodic healthcare, the challenge of limited PT visits, and how emerging technology, in particular may allow clinicians to track swelling, range of motion, and recovery progress remotely. The conversation explores how better data and smarter monitoring could reshape post-operative rehab and help clinicians intervene earlier when problems arise.

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Special thanks to our sponsors:health_ultrasound – making ultrasound education accessible for every clinician. DM and tell Carlos and his team that Dan sent you.
– official recovery partner of the podcast.
– official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more.

03/11/2026

Pressure is a privilege.

Former U.S. Women’s National Field Hockey Team athlete joins the latest episode of the podcast to share her journey from growing up in Pennsylvania to competing on the international stage with Team USA.

Danielle discusses what it takes to earn a national team spot, the reality of competing around the world, the sacrifices athletes make to represent their country, and the lessons that high-pressure environments teach about resilience, leadership, and growth.

We also talk about the future of field hockey in the United States and why growing the game matters for the next generation of athletes. I had the privilege of meeting Danielle in Vegas back in September, and I’m so thankful she was willing to come on the podcast to share her story with you all!

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03/09/2026

Strength training is often associated with doing more.
We think we always need more.
More weight.
More volume.
More exercises
More complexity.
We associate more with better.
But what if better performance actually comes from doing less?

In this episode, I sit down with to discuss the philosophy of addition by subtraction and the concept of the minimal effective dose in sport performance. We talk about why strength coaches should focus on enhancing athletes rather than changing them, how culture and trust shape successful programs, and why the best training environments prioritize quality, autonomy, and simplicity.

For coaches and clinicians working with athletes, this conversation is a reminder that the weight room should support the sport, and not take over as the main thing.

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Special thanks to our sponsors:health_ultrasound – making ultrasound education accessible for every clinician!
– official recovery partner of the podcast.
– official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more.

03/05/2026

Beyond the Diamond 🥎

In this episode, I sat down with former Division I softball player, broadcaster, and medical device professional to discuss the mental side of athletics, navigating performance pressure, and the transition from sport into life beyond the field.

Raine shares her journey from growing up competing in baseball and softball to transferring to Duke during the program’s inaugural era, the challenges of managing the demands of Division I athletics, and the lessons she learned through injury and the end of her playing career. We also discuss the importance of trust between athletes, coaches, and clinicians, the role of culture within high-performance environments, and why storytelling and authenticity matter more than ever in the modern sports landscape.

This was a thoughtful conversation about resilience, identity, and the lessons sport continues to teach long after competition ends.
This episode would not have been possible without the help of - Jordan is an incredible strength coach and will also be appearing on the podcast soon 👀

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Special thanks to our sponsors:health_ultrasound - making ultrasound education accessible for every clinician!
- official recovery partner of the podcast.
- official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more.

03/04/2026

What does clinical excellence actually look like after decades in sports medicine?

In the latest episode of the podcast, Peter “Pistol” Friesen .friesen.14 shares lessons from more than 40 years working across professional and collegiate sport. We discuss nervous system regulation, breathing for performance, dry needling, mentorship, and why experience and curiosity still drive great clinicians forward.
Really appreciate Peter’s time and insights. He’s one of the best!

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Special thanks to our sponsors:health_ultrasound - making ultrasound education accessible for every clinician. DM & tell Carlos and his team that Dan sent you!
- official recovery partner of the podcast
- official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more.

02/26/2026

Multiple meniscus surgeries. Cleared by the system, but not ready in his own mind.

This conversation with John Romanchak , walks through the gap between discharge and true return to sport. From fear of re-injury to rebuilding strength through progressive loading, variability, and honest conversationsMultiple meniscus surgeries. Cleared by the system, but not ready in his own mind.

This conversation with John Romanchak, known as The Gnarage, walks through the gap between discharge and true return to sport. From fear of re-injury to rebuilding strength through progressive loading, variability, and honest conversations about readiness, this episode highlights what it really takes to get back to high-demand activities like surfing, snowboarding, and heavy lifting.

Strength restored confidence. Confidence restored freedom.

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– official business coaching partner of the podcast. DM “Dan” to Ray to learn more. about readiness, this episode highlights what it really takes to get back to high-demand activities like surfing, snowboarding, and heavy lifting.

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