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!

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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.

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Keke Lyles, former Director of Performance with the Golden State Warriors and Executive Director for the Atlanta Hawks, joins Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia to unpack why ankle sprains sideline athletes and how Betterguards’ “seatbelt for the ankle” is changing the game. Hear how flexible-but-smart bracing stiffens only at dangerous speeds, why pros value comfort as much as protection, and what led to a reported faster return-to-play. Plus, inside stories on team collaboration, rehab vs. surgery, and applying performance tech beyond the ankle. A must-listen for athletes, trainers, and anyone who’s battled recurring sprains.

Highlights you’ll hear:

• The “piston” tech that allows natural movement, then locks when you need it most.

• Why comfort drives adoption in the NBA, and how version 3.0 improved fit.

• Real-world outcomes: fewer severe sprains and quicker confidence in return-to-play.

• The path from Steph Curry-era ankle challenges to modern prevention thinking.

• Future applications to knees and elbows, and outreach to youth sports.

Shoutout: Big thanks to our sponsors at The Recovery Shop for supporting smarter rehab and protection.

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Turf toe has sidelined Brock Purdy and Joe Burrow, affecting legends like Patrick Mahomes and Deion Sanders. But what exactly is it — and why does it matter so much?

In this episode, Will Sanchez and Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia break down:

The anatomy and mechanics of turf toe

Why is this injury devastating for quarterbacks

Differences in severity (2–5 weeks vs season-ending surgery)

Modern treatments: taping, custom orthotics, internal bracing, biologics

Lessons from past stars like Deion Sanders and Serena Williams

Get the full medical perspective on an injury that can define seasons and careers.

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00:00 – Intro & NFL injuries this season
02:00 – Shoutout to The Recovery Shop
03:10 – What is turf toe, anatomically?
05:45 – Why it kills explosiveness in athletes
08:15 – Brock Purdy vs. Joe Burrow: different severity, different outcomes
12:00 – Risks of playing too soon & custom braces
14:00 – Why it’s called “turf toe” & the need for rebranding
15:30 – Deion Sanders then vs. modern treatments now
17:00 – Internal bracing revolution in sports medicine
20:00 – Cartilage damage, sesamoid fractures & long-term risks
22:00 – Can cleats, training, or AI help prevent turf toe?
24:00 – The future: prophylactic bracing & biologics
25:00 – Closing thoughts & visit sportsdoctalk.com

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On this episode of Sports Doc Talk, host Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia welcome elite performance coach Gary Chupik for a deep dive into the mental side of sports.

Gary shares his journey from pastoral leadership to becoming a sought-after performance coach for professional athletes, executives, and teams. He reveals how mindset, identity, and self-leadership shape recovery, resilience, and peak performance both on and off the field. From NIL distractions to the CAPE method, this episode is packed with insights for athletes, coaches, and leaders.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why mindset is the “missing link” in recovery and performance

• The CAPE method (Control, Assess, Plan, Execute) for thriving under pressure

• How NIL deals and constant distractions impact today’s athletes

• The role of self-leadership and “perfecting the simple” in long-term success

• Real coaching stories that show how unlocking mindset transforms performance

Gary’s insights go beyond sports, they’re lessons in leadership, resilience, and living a high-performance life.

Sponsored by The Recovery Shop, your trusted source for athlete recovery tools and rehab innovation.

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Recovery Shop Shoutout

04:30 – Gary’s Journey: From Pastor to Performance Coach

09:00 – Self-Leadership as the Foundation of Elite Mindset

14:40 – Managing Thoughts: Why Less Is More

18:00 – NIL, Distractions, and the Modern Athlete

22:00 – The CAPE Method: Control, Assess, Plan, Execute

27:00 – The Leadership Pyramid & Building Habits

33:00 – From Coping to Thriving: Mental Health vs. Mental Performance

39:00 – Unlocking Mindset: The Equation of Experience, Belief, and Behavior

46:00 – High-Performance Lifestyle & Game Plan for Life

47:30 – Gary’s Dream Dinner Guests & BBQ Philosophy

50:00 – Final Takeaways & Closing Thoughts

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NFL injuries aren’t just headlines—they’re season-shaping storylines. In this episode, Will Sanchez and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia break down the biggest injury concerns heading into the 2025 season and explore how cutting-edge recovery tech is changing the game.

Key Injuries: Stafford (back) • McCaffrey (Achilles) • Hill (core) Slater (patella) • Brooks (ACL) • Hutchinson (leg fracture)

Recovery Tech: GPS wearables • Underwater treadmills • Force plates Helmet sensors • Sleep trackers

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Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome & Giants fan misery

02:00 – Sponsor shoutout: The Recovery Shop

04:00 – NFL kickoff & international games (São Paulo, Madrid, Berlin, London)

06:30 – Travel, jet lag & sleep risks for athletes

07:30 – Quarterback carousel: Rodgers, Jones, Darnold & more

09:00 – NFL Tech: GPS wearables & fatigue tracking

13:00 – Underwater treadmills & joint recovery

16:30 – Force plates & ACL/landing asymmetry

18:30 – Sleep trackers & why sleep = performance

24:00 – Helmet sensors, concussions & NFL safety rules

28:00 – The $$$ cost of NFL injuries

32:00 – Key player injuries to watch:

• Matthew Stafford (back issues)

• Tyreek Hill (core/oblique)

• Rashawn Slater (patella tendon rupture)

• Christian McCaffrey (Achilles tendonitis)

• Jonathan Brooks (ACL/biologics)

• Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula fracture)

45:00 – NFL trivia: Left-handed quarterbacks in history

49:00 – Wrap up & listener thank you

Dr. Chad Lavender joins Sports Doc Talk to break down his revolutionary Fertilized ACL technique, which combines biologics, bone grafting, and internal bracing to help athletes recover faster and safer.

What You’ll Learn:

How the Fertilized ACL works

Why biologics are changing orthopedic surgery

Real results from clinical trials

The criticism Dr. Lavender faced — and how he proved the skeptics wrong

CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro

01:30 – The Recovery Shop Shoutout

03:00 – Meet Dr. Chad Lavender

04:30 – His Journey: WVU Football to Orthopedics

06:30 – The “Why” Behind the Fertilized ACL

08:00 – Overcoming Industry Pushback

13:30 – What Makes the Technique Unique

16:00 – Biologics, Internal Bracing & the “Slush Puppy”

21:00 – The Clinical Trials & Real Data

24:00 – MRI/CT Results: Tunnel Healing

27:00 – 3-Month Hop Tests & VR Metrics

30:00 – Collaborating with Critics: Dr. Tim Hewett

33:00 – Why 6 Months for RTP?

36:00 – Managing Expectations with Patients

40:00 – Research, Residency Support & Publishing

44:00 – CPMs, Out-of-State Patients & Faster ROM

49:00 – Nano Needle Innovation in Arthroscopy

53:00 – Future of Multi-View Surgical Scopes

56:00 – Full Circle: Football, Fame & Focus on Patients

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Sports Doc Talk with Will Sanchez & Dr. Grant Garcia discusses Grigor Dimitrov’s shocking mid-match retirement from Wimbledon 2025 due to a right pectoral tendon tear.

Orthopedic surgeon Dr. Garcia explains the rarity of pec tendon tears in tennis players, the types of tissues affected, the differences between repairable and non-repairable tears, and the importance of surgical timing.

He also discusses recovery expectations, compares them to NFL players, Dimitrov’s future in pro tennis at age 34, surgical innovations like grafts, cadaver tendons, and internal bracing, and the impact of the injury on power and serve velocity post-recovery.

From diagnosis to elite-level recovery techniques, this masterclass covers how elite athletes battle back from rare injuries. It’s a must-watch/listen for orthopedic surgeons, sports clinicians, rehab professionals, and tennis fans.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Visit sportsdoctalk.com for transcripts, past shows, and guest requests.

Sponsored by The Recovery Shop – your go-to for post-surgical rehab and DME solutions.

00:00 - Intro & shoutout to The Recovery Shop

01:35 - Dimitrov’s injury live at Wimbledon: the moment it happened

03:00 - What is a pec tendon tear? Anatomy explained

05:15 - How this rare injury occurs in tennis

06:45 - Surgical challenges: tendon vs myotendinous tear

08:00 - Time-sensitive repairs and internal bracing

10:50 - Surgical options: repair vs reconstruction

12:00 - JJ Watt’s return in 10 weeks: how?

14:00 - Recovery timelines for elite vs average patients

16:00 - Will Dimitrov lose serve power?

17:45 - Power loss data & rehab outlook

19:00 - Scar size and surgical incisions in 2025

20:15 - Biologics in pec repairs: future potential?

21:30 - CrossFit and high-force pec injuries

22:45 - Dimitrov’s legacy and his fifth consecutive injury

23:40 - Final thoughts + upcoming surgical technique video

Is AI taking over sports medicine—or just making it smarter?

Join Will Sanchez and top orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Garcia as they dive into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in orthopedics, sports performance, and recovery. This episode breaks down the myths, the excitement, and the real-world applications that are already reshaping patient care.

🔥 In this episode:

AI in the OR: How it’s enhancing surgical planning and assisting with complex procedures

Wearables & Rehab: From smart insoles to real-time feedback, how athletes are using AI to recover faster

Privacy & Compliance: The truth about AI, HIPAA, and what patients should know

Athletes, NILs & Investment: Why AI isn’t just for pros—college and even high school athletes are jumping in

Barriers to Access: What’s holding AI back from going mainstream—and why that might change soon

Doctor vs. Robot? Dr. Garcia explains why AI is a tool, not a replacement

Whether you're a weekend warrior, pro athlete, healthcare provider, or tech geek, this episode delivers real insights and sharp banter—no robot hosts here (we think 😄).

👉 Listen now to discover how AI is revolutionizing sports medicine—without losing the human touch.

Chapters:

01:30 Celebrating Achievements

02:44 The Recovery Shop Advantage

03:44 AI’s Rapid Integration into Daily Life

05:01 AI in Healthcare: Enhancements or Replacements?

07:00 Investment Trends in AI and Healthcare

09:01 Barriers to AI Implementation

10:59 Privacy Concerns with AI

12:58 AI as a Diagnostic Tool

15:03 AI in Surgical Planning

18:00 AI’s Role in Patient Interaction

22:00 AI’s Impact on Rehabilitation

27:12 The Shift in Insurance Dynamics

28:45 Smart Tech in Rehabilitation

30:24 Addressing ACL Injury Risks

32:55 Patient Privacy in the Age of AI

36:06 The Intersection of Fitness and Surgery

39:41 Robotic Surgery: Enhancements and Concerns

43:39 AI’s Role in Streamlining Healthcare

51:03 The Future of AI in Healthcare

55:01 Closing Thoughts and Future Episodes

🎙️ Brought to you by The Recovery Shop—Dr. Garcia’s trusted resource for post-op tools, nutrition, and more.

Get ready for a deep dive into the cutting-edge world of shoulder surgery with none other than Dr. Patrick Denard, one of the top shoulder surgeons in the U.S., on the latest episode of Sports Doc Talk. Hosts Will Sanchez and Dr. Grant Garcia bring the energy as they uncover what it takes to perform over 7,000 shoulder surgeries, the importance of surgical nutrition, and game-changing techniques for rotator cuff repair and shoulder instability.

Dr. Denard breaks down the evolution of augmentation in rotator cuff repairs, why some shoulders just won’t heal, and his expertise in the revolutionary Remplissage procedure to prevent shoulder re-dislocations—because if there’s one thing athletes and active individuals fear, it’s an unstable shoulder holding them back.

But this episode isn’t just about surgery—it’s about maximizing recovery and outcomes. Dr. Denard shares his science-backed approach to surgical nutrition, explaining why pre-loading with protein, vitamin D, and leucine can make or break post-op success. This episode will change the way patients—and even surgeons—think about recovery.

Tune in for a high-energy conversation, expert insights, and a look into the future of shoulder surgery, from biologics to advanced implants. Whether you're an athlete, a patient, or just fascinated by sports medicine, this is a must-listen!

🩺 Available on Spotify, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Don’t miss out—your shoulders will thank you.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro & Recovery Shop Shoutout

03:00 – Meet Dr. Patrick Denard: 7,000+ Shoulder Surgeries

05:30 – Small-Town Roots to National Impact

08:00 – Building a High-Volume, 100% Shoulder Practice

10:30 – How Efficiency and Systems Drive Elite Outcomes

13:00 – Training Fellows, Running Research, and Leading Innovation

15:50 – Shoulder Surgery Trends & Rotator Cuff Repair

17:30 – What Is Augmentation? When Should You Do It?

21:00 – The Realities of Healing: Age, Activity Level & Outcomes

24:00 – Nutrition, Biologics, and the 300% Healing Risk Factor

27:30 – The Trilogy of Demise: Bone, Strength & Attitude

29:00 – Shoulder Instability: Why Remplissage Matters

33:00 – Avoiding Re-Dislocations & Surgical Failures

36:30 – Teaching Better Techniques Through Simplicity

38:00 – The Mental Toll of Repeat Injuries on Athletes

41:30 – Wrestling, Rugby & High-Risk Populations

43:00 – Prehab, Mindset, and Optimizing Recovery

45:00 – Creatine, Leucine & Evidence-Based Supplements

48:00 – Study Data: 2-Year Outcomes with Amino Acids

51:00 – Top Supplement Strategy Before & After Surgery

54:30 – Choosing Between PRP, BMAC, or Nutrition First

57:00 – The Future of Shoulder Care: Data, AI & Surgical Systems

59:00 – Closing Thoughts