Dr. Seth Oberst uses a holistic, progressive approach to human movement patterns and their impact on sport and function. Dr. Oberst received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Ohio University and has undergone extensive training through an APTA-credentialed Sports Residency. He has presented on motor control topics at national conferences for clinician scientists, provided continuing education for healthcare professionals, and regularly consults with fellow coaches and physiotherapists.

Currently practicing in South Carolina, Seth focuses on performance-based sports medicine with an emphasis on returning individuals to elite-level sport and function. Dr. Oberst uses a movement-based, neuroscience-centric treatment approach combining manual therapy and progressive strength and conditioning techniques. His clients include collegiate, professional, and Olympic athletes in both team and individual sports; competitive age-division and Masters athletes as well as power lifting and CrossFit competitors. He also works as an Injury Prevention and Performance Consultant for several high school sports teams and CrossFit affiliates.

I was excited to get Seth on to discuss the ways in which endurance athletes can utilize strength and conditioning for both athletic performance and longevity. We also talked about the sympathetic nervous system and how its activation can lead to difficulty breathing. I like to think that my approach to improving physiology and biochemistry is like Seth’s functional approach to training. We’re both always asking why, what’s the cause of this dysfunction that we’re observing. Never stop asking why!

Seth writes over at sethoberst.com and is also available for one on one and remote consultations.