Bryan Heiderscheit, PT, PhD is a UW Health physical therapist with a doctorate in bioimechanics and advanced expertise in orthopedics and rehabilitation. Bryan is also a professor and vice chair for research in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health as well as the director of UW Badger Athletic Performance.

Bryan has advanced expertise in treating sports and running-related injuries in athletes of all ages and activity levels. He diagnoses and treats knee and joint pain, bone stress injuries and overuse injuries, such as Achilles tendinopathy, which causes swelling and pain in tendons and muscles.

Educating people and involving them in their care are high priorities for Bryan. He gives athletes the knowledge, guidance and motivation they need to play an active role in their recovery.

In addition to clinical practice and teaching, Bryan directs research that helps improve how clinicians manage orthopedic conditions. Bryan’s research team works to better understand and prevent certain types of sports injuries such as hamstring strains and bone stress injuries. They also develop rehabilitation strategies for a successful recovery and return to full activity after surgery.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Brian Heiderscheit about the science of running.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How biomechanics and injury risk research is about analyzing movement patterns to identify how they influence injury risk.

- Why different shoes can significantly affect a runner’s gait, leading to changes in foot strike patterns and landing mechanics.

- How cadence and step rate are important factors in running mechanics.

- Why the relationship between cadence and impact forces during running emphasizes the implications of foot positioning and muscle utilization in mitigating loading forces.

- How the impact of shoe selection on running mechanics is evident, with different types of shoes affecting gait patterns and performance.

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Jakob Roze, CSCS, is the founder of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice. He began his practice in New York City as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Wilhelmina Fitness Model. 

RozeFit seeks to provide diet and movement solutions for individuals noticing age-related changes in their physique and physical abilities. With an emphasis on convenience, close communication, and empathy, Jakob coaches his clients with the respect they deserve.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jakob Roze about eating better and getting fit by going back in time.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How middle-aged individuals can metabolic health through cardiovascular movement and weigh training. - Why finding a movement you enjoy will inspire you to exercise more. - How there are many ways to work around what you perceive to be limitations. - Why you don’t need to warm up before you work out, or cool down afterwards. - How wild foods have a lot of nutritional elements that can help people live healthier lives.

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Kate Chapman is, and always has been, very busy.  Her Broadway performing credits include Mary Poppins, Les Miserables, Pajama Game, Sweet Smell of Success, Saturday Night Fever; also, The Radio City Christmas Spectacular (Mrs. Claus for 5 seasons), Shakespeare in the Park, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, many others.  A 24-year member of the Tony Award-honored Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV), Kate sings with BIV at many events each year, works with BIV’s outreach programs at Covenant House and The Ronald McDonald House, and contributes as the organization’s copywriter. 

Kate holds a Bachelor of Music Education (Boston University), a Master of Arts in Health Arts and Sciences (Goddard College), and is a Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition) and Life Coach (Wayfinder Life Coach Training).  Her first book, A Pixie’s Prescription: A Fun Toolkit for a Feel Better Life, is available on Amazon.  Kate’s YouTube channel (Kate Chapman) has lots of Broadway and uplifting content including her YouTube series Little Kate on the Prairie. 

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kate Chapman about learning how to move without moving.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How movement, whether it’s running or dance, should be enjoyable. - Why people should be paying attention to the connection between their hips and feet. - How it’s important to listen to your body so you can give it what needs to thrive. - How there is a deep connection between the body and brain that shouldn’t be ignored. - Why people need to discover how to be curious about life to get in touch with their essential self.

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Frank Titus is the founder of Titus Motion Therapy (TMT), a long-term solution that treats the causes of chronic pain and a proven method for eliminating pain. With an over 95% client success rate, Titus Motion Therapy offers the Los Angeles area a convenient, centrally located, and comfortable setting for TMT sessions. If you are not in Los Angeles, you can still receive direct treatment via Skype. Titus has perfected the process of treating clients throughout the world via Skype consultations and has had clients as far away as Europe, New Zealand.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Frank Titus about finding and fixing the real cause of your pain.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How today’s physical therapy focuses on symptoms rather than weakness throughout the body. - Why minimalist shoes embrace people’s feet instead of bracing them. - How there is an entire kinetic chain linked to your body’s movements. - Why a break in the kinetic chain leads to weakness and dysfunction in the body. - How our body’s foundation comes from proper hip placement and posture.

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Gregory Stern is passionate about movement and helping others on their health journeys. His own struggles with a chronic foot injury led him to dive deep into understanding his body and finding solutions. With a background in Physiology, Kinesiology, and Physical Therapy, Greg has spent thousands of hours learning from various sources to develop a comprehensive approach to pain management and movement improvement. Through his company, From the Ground Up, Greg aims to guide others on their path to self-discovery and optimal health, helping them not only recover from injuries but also thrive in their everyday lives.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Gregory Stern about if better feet are bad for business.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How the proper understanding of pronation can lead to improved body alignment, muscle activation, and reduced injury risk.

- Why educating and empowering individuals on foot health can help them improve mobility and overall body functionality.

- How focusing on alignment and muscle engagement while running is essential for peak performance.

- Why arm movement and scapular mobility play a crucial role in maintaining balance and preventing shoulder pain while running.

- How retraining the body through extremes in motion can improve physical function and alleviate pain.

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Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned-award-winning health and fitness freelance writer, speaker, and podcaster. 

A regular contributor to the Washington Post and the author of There's No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer,Pam's writing has been published in The Guardian, Time, Runner's World, Outside, SELF, and Forbes, among others. 

A body-positive health coach, certified personal trainer, six-time marathoner, and two-time Ironman finisher, Pam is also the host of the Real Fit podcast, featuring real conversations with women athletes about body image, confidence, and more. Her mission is to let women know they are already enough. 

She lives in Boulder, Colo with her husband and two daughters. 

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Pam Moore about getting healthy by eating anything you want.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How imposing rules on your diet makes you want to want to eat the bad stuff. - Why people can’t participate in intuitive eating if their end goal is to be thinner. - How by the age of four, children become aware that thinner is considered more beautiful in our culture. - Why many people eat past the point of being full. - How food is not good or bad and how it’s not a moral obligation to be healthy.

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Dr. Phil Maffetone’s credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body’s fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life.

During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Phil Maffetone about running faster by running slower.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- Why it’s vital for training services to be personalized to the person they serve. - How people can take seconds off of their running time by conserving glycogen. - Why the body’s metabolism changes to adapt to energy needs when intensity increases. - How people can get injured because of chronic inflammation due to increased body fat. - What the 180 Formula is and how people can use it to their benefit.

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Dr. Heather K. Vincent is the Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center, Human Dynamics Laboratory in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Doctorate at University of Florida and Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Virginia. She is an active researcher of the health benefits of exercise and running using physical activity to prevent injury and fight diseases like obesity and osteoarthritis.

She is active at the national level with organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With foundation funds, NIH funding and other support, she has published over 130 papers in the area of exercise science. Since 2008, she has served the community with innovative health assessment services, running medicine, consultations and exercise prescription for people from all over the United States. She and her husband (also Dr. Vincent) and three sons are proud to be Gators and believe in all things exercise for kids to the elderly.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Heather Vincent who gives advice for overweight and other runners.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How a person’s mentality after an injury will dictate and shape their recovery. - Why people shouldn’t stop running because they are overweight and afraid of injury. - Why people shouldn’t let others tell them they are running incorrectly. - How it’s important for overweight people to listen to their body and run slowly to control impact. - Why weight and size doesn’t dictate if people can run marathons.

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Bethany ‘Fidgit’ Hughes is a visionary explorer and writer, having hiked, paddled, and cycled over 22,000 miles across 25 countries. She is the founder of the Her Odyssey Expedition, a human-powered endeavor that connected the Americas, following the longest chain of mountains in the world, while highlighting the stories of the land and its inhabitants. Bethany's writing, which includes the Herstory series, has been featured in publications such as Backpacker and Outside, focusing on women forging frontiers in various fields. With a background in Institutions & Policy from William Jewell College, she brings a unique Third Culture perspective to her work, focusing on education, exploration, and community building. Bethany spent more than half her life abroad, climbing in the Andes and jungles of Latin America. She has been writing and sharing human-powered adventures for over 20 years, with a focus on planning and pursuing the Her Odyssey Expedition. Bethany's current focus is on Slow Travel, offering consultations on trip planning and writing a book, while making public presentations that connect audiences through wilderness to both inter and intra-personal health and decision-making.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Bethany Hughes about enhancing body awareness through barefoot exploration and thru-hiking. 

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How exploring barefoot movement in activities like hiking offers physical benefits and fosters a deeper connection with one’s body and environment.

- How trail maintenance reflects the evolving needs of hikers and the importance of preserving wildlife corridors through trail cultivation.

- How thru-hiking connects with the earth, simplifies life, and allows individuals to experience discomfort to feel grounded.

- Why you should balance your professional and personal development through nature experiences.

- Why travel encourages individuals to be open to the unknown, confront vulnerabilities, and engage with unfamiliar cultures for personal growth.

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Don’t Strength Train the Wrong Way…

– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 219 with Griffin Coombs

When it came to fitness, Griffin Coombs was doing "all the right things," but that didn't stop the chronic stress and regular back spasms. It wasn't until he completely overhauled the way he was breathing and moving that he actually saw lasting results. He now runs The North Star Body, where he uses breath science and biomechanics to teach adults how to get a handle on stress, get rid of pain, and actually enjoy living in their bodies.

Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Griffin Coombs about the importance of strength training properly.

Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:

- How strength training is crucial for improving speed and running efficiency.

- Why incorporating deadlifts and strength training into fitness routines can enhance physical performance and prevent injuries.

- How understanding the gait cycle in fitness training is crucial for improving lower body strength and stability.

- Why deadlifts and alternative exercises can significantly improve sprint performance.

- How proper breathing mechanics are essential in strength training and running.

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