Baseball players at every level are facing a rise in arm injuries — but with the right tools and recovery strategies, you can protect your arm and perform at your best.

In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Michael Falk is joined by Dr. Jeff Duke, physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance in Milwaukee, and Adam Morrow, founder of the innovative FlexProGrip device. Together, they discuss how grip strength impacts throwing health, why rest and recovery are essential, and how technology is changing the way athletes train and rehab.

Listeners will learn about the realities of youth baseball injuries, how to structure in-season vs. off-season training, and why individualized sports physical therapy in Milwaukee can make a difference in both prevention and long-term success.

Whether you’re a pitcher, parent, or coach, this episode is packed with actionable insights to keep athletes healthy and competitive.

• The rise of arm injuries in baseball and why they matter (01:51)
• Objective data and the role of technology in recovery (02:37)
• Challenges of preventing injuries in youth baseball (08:45)
• The importance of rest and recovery for long-term success (12:56)
• The story behind FlexProGrip and its role in performance rehab (17:21)
• Structuring training for in-season vs. off-season athletes (34:18)
• Practical takeaways for athletes, coaches, and parents (38:38)

👉 Learn more about physical therapy in Milwaukee at www.kineticsmp.com

In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Michael Falk introduces listeners to Dr. Bridget Fish, the newest addition to the Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance team. Bridget’s career path has taken her from Marquette University to working with the Milwaukee Brewers’ rehab staff, and now back to helping athletes and active adults in the Milwaukee community.

Bridget shares her story of transitioning from athletic training into physical therapy, her passion for baseball, and her philosophy on delivering individualized, athlete-focused care. Listeners will learn about the importance of manual therapy, strategies for managing back pain, and why early intervention in physical therapy can prevent long-term issues.

This episode is packed with insights for athletes, parents, and active adults looking to better understand how physical therapy in Milwaukee can improve performance, reduce pain, and enhance recovery.

Episode Highlights:

• Bridget’s journey from Marquette to the Milwaukee Brewers (00:19)
• Key beliefs that guide her physical therapy approach (04:33)
• Managing back pain with targeted treatment (09:47)
• The role of manual therapy in recovery (14:54)
• How consistent routines support long-term health (18:47)
• Excitement for the future of physical therapy in Milwaukee (25:03)

👉 Learn more or book an appointment at: www.kineticsmp.com

🎙️ Achieving Golf Success: High School Athlete Cole Brown on Tournament Preparation & College Recruitment

In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Michael Faulk from Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance sits down with high school multi-sport athlete Cole Brown to talk about his path from competitive soccer to becoming a standout golfer with aspirations of playing college golf.

Cole shares how he prepares for tournaments, his practice routines, and how he analyzes performance before and after competition. He also dives into his fitness and strength training, how being a multi-sport athlete has shaped his game, and the importance of the mental side of golf, including strategies for staying composed under pressure.

Together, Michael and Cole discuss the college golf recruiting process, offering practical advice for athletes and families navigating the challenges of standing out to coaches while balancing academics, athletics, and training.

At Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance, we specialize in physical therapy in Milwaukee to help golfers, athletes, and active adults stay pain-free, build strength, and perform their best. This episode provides valuable insights for any golfer looking to improve their performance while staying healthy and resilient.

✅ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Cole’s journey from soccer to golf and what drew him to the sport
• How he prepares for high school and junior golf tournaments
• The importance of analyzing performance to make consistent improvements
• Fitness, mobility, and strength training for golf success
• Mental game strategies and pre-shot routines
• Tips for navigating the college recruiting process

👉 Want to learn more about how physical therapy in Milwaukee can help you reach your goals? Visit www.kineticsmp.com to connect with our expert team.

🎙️ Preventing Common Lacrosse Injuries with Dr. Hannah Grieving | Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast

Lacrosse is one of the fastest-growing and most physically demanding sports—and with that intensity comes a high risk of injury. In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Dr. Hannah Grieving from Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance shares her expertise on how players can prevent some of the most common lacrosse injuries.

As a provider of expert physical therapy in Milwaukee, Dr. Grieving explains which areas of the body are most vulnerable in lacrosse, including the knees, ankles, and lower body. She discusses common injuries like ACL tears, knee pain, and ankle sprains, while offering strategies for keeping athletes strong, stable, and resilient.

Listeners will also learn how to improve key lacrosse-specific movements—such as the roll dodge, high ball grabs, and defensive positioning—to enhance both safety and performance.

Whether you’re a lacrosse athlete, coach, or parent, this episode provides practical tools to stay healthy, prevent injuries, and maximize performance on the field.

👉 Want to learn more about physical therapy in Milwaukee? Visit www.kineticsmp.com to connect with our team.

📌 Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:26 Common Lacrosse Injuries

01:14 Key Movement Patterns for Injury Prevention

02:41 Detailed Breakdown of the Roll Dodge

05:15 Handling High Balls and Draws

08:08 Defensive Techniques and Injury Prevention

11:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

🎙️ Achieving Lasting Fitness Goals with Tony Becker of Tone Body Fitness | Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast

Looking for ways to stay healthy, injury-free, and consistent with your training? In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Michael Faulk from Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance sits down with Tony Becker of Tone Body Fitness to share proven strategies for building fitness routines that last.

At Kinetic Sports Medicine, our team specializes in physical therapy in Milwaukee, helping athletes and active adults recover from injuries, prevent setbacks, and train smarter. Tony brings his inspiring story of transformation—from being an overweight child to becoming a fitness expert—and provides valuable insights into what really works when it comes to creating sustainable results.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ How to design fitness routines that actually stick

✅ Ways to overcome common fitness obstacles

✅ Strategies for balancing training with busy schedules

✅ How to combine fitness training with physical therapy in Milwaukee for long-term health and performance

We also highlight an exciting community fitness event on September 7th at Arrowhead High School, designed to bring together athletes and fitness enthusiasts of all levels.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, looking to prevent setbacks, or chasing your next big goal, this conversation will give you practical tools and motivation to succeed.

📌 Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:43 Tony Becker's Fitness Journey

03:04 Tone Body Fitness: Services and Approach

05:20 Overcoming Fitness Obstacles

08:25 Balancing Fitness with a Busy Schedule

17:10 Upcoming Community Fitness Event

23:07 Event Details and Sign-Up Information

25:39 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

👉 Learn more about physical therapy in Milwaukee at www.kineticsmp.com.

⚾ Effective Post-Throw Routine for Baseball Players with Dr. Bridget Fish

If you’re a baseball player dealing with arm soreness or looking to protect your arm health, this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast is for you. Host Michael Falk is joined by Dr. Bridget Fish, a skilled physical therapist with experience on the Milwaukee Brewers’ rehab staff and now part of the Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance team in Milwaukee.

Dr. Fish breaks down the importance of a structured post-throw routine and explains why it’s essential for pitchers and position players at every level. You’ll learn about key components like shoulder internal rotation, elbow extension, and forearm supination, plus practical exercises you can implement right away. The conversation also highlights how monitoring your body’s response and scheduling recovery on key training days can make all the difference in performance and injury prevention.

🎙️ If you’re serious about baseball, arm care, and maximizing performance, don’t miss this episode! For personalized Milwaukee physical therapy support, visit www.kineticsmp.com to book a call with our team.

📌 Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:24 Importance of a Post-Throw Routine

01:30 Key Elements of an Arm Care Routine

02:41 Exercises for Shoulder Internal Rotation

04:34 Exercises for Forearm Supination

07:04 Exercises for Elbow Extension

09:06 Prescription and Routine Building

10:46 Conclusion and Contact Information

Mastering Lacrosse Movements: Split Dodge Techniques & Rehabilitation Tips with Dr. Hannah Greving

In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Dr. Michael Falk sits down with Dr. Hannah Greving, a physical therapist and lacrosse specialist at Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance in Milwaukee, WI.

They break down the lacrosse Split Dodge—a game-changing move for attackers and defenders—and discuss how proper technique can boost speed, agility, and effectiveness on the field. Dr. Greving shares step-by-step tips for mastering the movement, explains common compensations that can lead to injury, and highlights rehabilitation strategies for athletes recovering from sports injuries.

You’ll learn:

• How to execute the Split Dodge with power and precision
• The most common movement errors lacrosse players make
• Physical therapy exercises to restore strength, speed, and confidence after injury
• Safe return-to-play progressions for lacrosse and other field or court sports

Whether you’re a lacrosse athlete in Milwaukee, a coach, or an active player in any sport, these insights will help you improve performance, prevent injuries, and train smarter.

📍 Kinetic Sports Medicine & Performance – Milwaukee Physical Therapy & Sports Performance Experts

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Episode Overview

00:53 – Understanding the Split Dodge in Lacrosse

02:42 – Common Movement Compensations

03:41 – Rehabilitation & Prerequisites for Dodging

05:33 – Safe Reintegration into Lacrosse

07:30 – Conclusion & Final Thoughts

Baseball players and parents — this episode is for you! Host Michael Falk is joined by Dr. Jeff Steuck, a performance physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine in Milwaukee, to break down the real causes of elbow pain in baseball players.

They discuss:

⚾ Why rest and ice often fall short

🧠 The root causes behind elbow injuries

🏋️‍♂️ How movement, strength, and mechanics impact arm pain

🦵 The importance of lower body function in throwing athletes

🔍 What a full physical therapy assessment actually looks like

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or parent, this episode will help you better understand elbow pain — and how targeted physical therapy can prevent and treat it effectively.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro & Guest Overview

00:57 – Why traditional treatments fail

04:07 – Root causes of elbow pain

06:47 – Forearm weakness & injury risk

10:17 – Lower body mechanics in throwing

13:15 – Mechanics and overuse injuries

18:00 – Full assessment explained

23:59 – Final advice + free consult offer

📍 Looking for physical therapy for elbow pain in Milwaukee?

Visit 👉 www.kineticsmp.com to schedule a consultation or learn more about our baseball rehab services in Delafield and the Greater Milwaukee area.

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Are you a lacrosse player, parent, or coach in the Milwaukee area looking to keep athletes healthy and performing at a high level? In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, Dr. Michael Falk sits down with Dr. Hannah Greving, former Marquette University D1 lacrosse player, coach for Black Lax Club, and the newest physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance.

Hannah brings a unique perspective as both a lacrosse athlete and ACL rehab expert, sharing insights on:

The 3 most common lacrosse injuries

Rehab and return-to-play strategies

Strength training and injury prevention for youth and high school lacrosse players

What most coaches and parents miss about injury recovery

The benefits of sport-specific rehab for lacrosse players

Whether you're preparing for college lacrosse, coaching youth teams, or dealing with nagging pain—this episode is full of practical takeaways to keep athletes on the field and off the sidelines.

🎯 Now offering discounted performance evaluations for lacrosse athletes in Milwaukee!

📝 Book your session with Dr. Hannah Greving: 👉 https://www.kineticsmp.com

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel for more expert insights on athletic performance, injury prevention, and physical therapy in the Greater Milwaukee Area.

In this episode of the Milwaukee Sports Performance Podcast, host Lauren Falk talks with Ben Shepherd, co-director of FC Wisconsin's boys' side. They discuss the complexities of youth soccer, including club selection, player development, navigating various leagues, and the pressures faced by young athletes and their parents. 

Ben shares his extensive experience from different sides of the soccer world, offering valuable insights into how parents can best support their children through the challenges and opportunities of youth sports. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, listening skills, and the supportive role of parents and coaches. They also touch on the value of multi-sport participation, high school soccer, and managing expectations for youth athletes. 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 

00:19 The Chaos of Youth Soccer 

01:39 Understanding Soccer Leagues and Club Selection 

06:10 FC Wisconsin's Structure and Programs 

08:32 Player Development and Movement Across Rosters 

16:14 Navigating Highs and Lows in Youth Sports 

23:20 Handling Mistakes and Learning Moments 

24:09 Parental Challenges and Coaching Insights 

25:49 Key Traits for Player Development 

27:52 The Role of High School Soccer 

31:13 Balancing Multi-Sport Participation 

34:20 Managing Training and Avoiding Burnout 

35:55 Advice for Parents on Youth Sports 

39:48 Final Thoughts and Conclusion