In this episode, I am joined by Coach Meredith Black. Meredith is not only the Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Marquette University, but she was the first Women’s Lacrosse Coach in the history of the program! On top of that, she also owns and operates Black Lax, a local girls’ lacrosse club.

In this episode, Meredith shares her experience with lacrosse as an athlete and a coach. She shares valuable information if you are interested in understanding and playing the sport, learning about options to grow as a player, and she gives you a sneak peek into things she looks for when she’s recruiting!

In this episode we also discuss:

Coach Meredith has been a big leader on and off the field for the sport of lacrosse. Whether you are a lacrosse player or not, I feel there are a lot of takeaways from this podcast that can be applied to just about any athlete!

You can learn more about Coach Meredith online or on social media: Instagram: @blacklaxeagles @marquettewlax  Online: www.black-lax.com , www.gomarquette.com/sports/womens-lacrosse

ACL Rehab Masterclass

Today on the podcast, you get a chance to meet the newest physical therapist at Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, Dr. Paige Graham!

Paige is a former D1 soccer goalkeeper and has years of experience as a physical therapist locally. Paige is a fantastic addition to our team, bringing a great personality and incredible skill set in both manual therapy and exercise.

Today on the podcast we get to know Paige a little better:

Interested in working with Paige? Schedule a free consultation to spend 15-20 minutes with Dr. Paige getting a specific plan on how you can recover from injury and return to performance!

Josh Koch is a professional world long drive competitor, a golf instructor and co-founder of hitbombs.com. Josh has been on an incredible run to start the 2023 World Long Drive season. He has moved up to the #3 ranked long drive competitor in the world with his first trip back to the winner’s circle following his neck injury earlier this spring. 

Josh has been a previous guest on the podcast in this episode where he and I talk in great detail about swing speed, long drive and how average golfers can work to hit the ball further. Today, Josh and I dive much deeper into his recovery from injury and what he has learned in his year-long process to get back to being one of the best long drivers in the world.

Specifically, Josh and I cover:

This is a can’t miss episode whether you are a golf fan, a rotational power athlete (like baseball players) or a player that is currently rehabbing. Josh is very thoughtful in his processes and has really educated himself about his body. Be sure to tune in to hear his insights! 

Are you an athlete that is currently dealing with an injury? Do you have a plan to not only return to your sport, but return performing at a high level? We’d love to help! Schedule a free consultation today with one of our Doctors of Physical Therapy to get a clear explanation on exactly what you need to do to get back to 100% in your sport.

Golf Active Warm Up: Free Download

 Plantar Fasciitis. Chances are either you’ve dealt with this pain in your foot or you know someone who has dealt with pain in the foot.

But what is the plantar fascia anyway? If it causes so much pain and so many problems, why don’t we just get rid of it?

In this episode, Dr. Lauren Falk from Kinetic Sports Medicine spends 30 minutes talking to us about all things related to plantar fascia and plantar fasciitis. 

We cover:

If you've dealt with foot pain or have a friend that has dealt with foot pain, this is a must listen!

Running Checklist Download

In this episode, we are joined by Luke French, a college hockey player at Bethel University. The pathway to college hockey is more complicated than many other sports, and Luke’s journey is unique. He is originally from Kansas City, but moved to Milwaukee to play with the Milwaukee Junior Admirals and attend high school in Milwaukee. After a successful high school career, Luke played two years of Juniors level hockey on the East Coast before committing to play college Hockey at Bethel University in Minnesota. Throughout his hockey career, Luke has also overcome two significant shoulder injuries to battle back to perform at his prior level.

Here, Luke and I discuss:

This is a great episode for any high school athlete that is recovering from an injury or has an interest in playing college sports. Luke shares a lot of great personal experience that will be very relevant to your goals!

At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance, we help athletes recover from injuries and return-to-performance. If you are dealing with an injury and need clarity on exactly what you need to do to return to your sport performing at a high level, contact us today to schedule a free consultation or call (262)337-9331 and we’ll get you on our schedule!

On this episode we are joined by Jack Hackett of Infinity Running Company and Infinity Running Company Events. Jack is a running coach and expert in helping runners improve performance. Jack has been a past podcast guest talking about many topics related to running training, running performance and race strategy.  

In addition to helping runners prepare for races, Jack is now trying to help runners enjoy the race experience more through Infinity Running Company Events. He is going to be organizing his first two races, the Dairyland Mile on June 23rd and 24th at 6pm as part of the Tour of America's Dairyland professional bike races happening in Milwaukee. 

Today Jack and I discuss:

The Dairyland Mile Race will be a fun community event with live music, food and drinks. The timed mile will be run on the professional bike course in between the Men’s and Women’s professional bike race. Whether you are an experienced distance runner looking to set a new PR, a recreational runner that has a goal to run a fun race, or you just want to see how you stack up compared to your last timed mile in high school, it is sure to be a fun event!

Kinetic Sports Medicine is proud to support this great event by setting up a recovery tent for after the race! Make sure to drop by if you need any treatment, or to say hello! 

You can learn more about the race and sign up here.

Use Coupon Code: KineticIsTheBest for 10% off your race registration!

This podcast is all about how you can use the gym to support on-field performance. We interview Josh Seligman, the former head of strength and conditioning for the Milwaukee Brewers. While we talk a lot about baseball, the principles we talk about are universal across all sports.

Specifically, Josh and I cover:

Personally, my favorite podcasts are ones that I get to learn something, and I learned a lot talking to Josh. Josh now owns and operates Thrive Health and Performance in the Milwaukee area. He has a passion for helping youth athletes perform at their best and stay healthy, but he also is applying his background in strength and conditioning, nutrition and high performance to help everyday athletes like business owners and entrepreneurs to stay healthy and improve their performance.

If you want to learn more about Josh, his programs and his philosophy find him online. On Facebook: @thriveantifragile

Baseball Arm Care Mini-Course

ACL Quad Tendon Graft Research with Dr. Brett 

One of the first big decisions in your ACL injury recovery is choosing a graft to reconstruct your ACL. Historically, there have been two primary grafts to choose from: a patellar tendon graft or a hamstring graft. However, neither of these grafts are the “perfect” option and both have pros and cons.

This has led researchers and orthopedic surgeons to continue to look for new graft options. A newer graft has gained popularity in the last 3-5 years is a graft harvested from your quadriceps tendon (the tendon right above your knee cap). This new graft is becoming more common and more research about the rehabilitation process and outcomes with this new graft is coming out everyday.

If you would like even more information on the pros and cons of each type of graft for your ACL reconstruction, check out our FREE online mini-course: From Time of Injury to Surgery: Everything You Need to Know About ACL Rehab.

In this episode, we summarized some new research about the quadriceps tendon graft and some rehab considerations if you have a quadriceps tendon graft in your ACL reconstruction. Specifically we discuss:

This is a great episode for any patient or athlete that is either going through ACL rehab following a quad tendon graft or about to make the decision on which graft type they should use to reconstruct their ACL.

Are you an athlete that has recently torn their ACL or in the middle of an ACL rehab? Do you feel like you have a clear plan to return to your prior level of performance using objective data to track your progress? We would love to help! Call us at (262)337-9331 or fill out this form to set up a free consultation with one of our specialized physical therapists. We specialize in helping high school, college and professional athletes not only recover from ACL injury, but return to the field or court performing at a high level. 

On this episode I am joined by Julia McRae. Julia is a former collegiate and professional soccer player who is now a teacher, athletic director, coach and oversees the girls' program at Let Kids Fly (LKF), a local and highly unique youth soccer program.

I really enjoyed learning about Julia’s development as a player and coach, and how her experiences helped shape the unique and successful angle that LKF takes with their players!

Julia and I cover:

Julia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that has influenced so many aspects of the structure of LKF and how she helps your girls grow in sport! I really enjoyed hearing her perspective and I think you will, too!

You can learn more about Let Kids Fly on social media and online at:

One of the most important decisions to make as an injured athlete is to choose your “team”, including choosing your physical therapist.  This team can include many different people from skill coaches, to doctors, to physical therapists and sports psychologists. Many times within the medical field you are referred to a provider because it is convenient or there is a marketing agreement in place. 

For example, a large health system or orthopedic group “sponsors” a high school or club team and provides an athletic trainer. That athletic trainer is often encouraged or required to refer athletes to that hospital’s orthopedic physicians with any injury. That doctor is typically then encouraged or required to refer out to that hospital's physical therapy group. 

But, as an athlete, is this in your best interest? Are you required to go to a physical therapist because you were referred there by a doctor?

Maybe, maybe not. There are 8 questions that will greatly help you in deciding how to choose your physical therapist and see if they are the right fit for you and your needs. I expand on these questions in much more detail in the podcast.

If you are an athlete or a parent of an athlete that is dealing with an injury, hopefully you find this information helpful! And you can use it to be an advocate for your own health and performance!

At Kinetic Sports Medicine and Performance we specialize in helping athletes return to play and maximize their performance. Learn more about our philosophy or schedule a free consult today.