Your first 2021 episode is here!!  We're back to discuss the hot topic of academia and research!  Carrying over from out last conversation with Dr. Letchford, we have our special guest Dr. Rich Souza from UCSF today to discuss the hills and valleys of academia and research through his own lens, and how to stay productive without losing your mind.  You can find more information on Dr. Souza at his website for the Souza Lab below.  Enjoy Episdoe 17 of What The Cup!? A Podcast, and Happy New Year from your Cup Therapy family!

Souza Lab: 
https://radiology.ucsf.edu/research/labs/musculoskeletal-quantitative-imaging/labs/souza-lab

Episode 16 of "What The Cup!?" brings you a powerhouse professional, Dr. Liz Letchford!  Dr. Letchford recently successfully defended her PhD dissertation on 1st and 2nd attempt landing mechanics in relation to ACL rehab and prevention.  She also works as an Athletic Trainer independently and for the Golden State Warriors Dance team.  Listen in as she, DaPrato, and our very own powerhouse PT clinician Dr. Nina Freitas discuss the mentorship of research, challenging the establishment, academia, and her motto of "Stay Curious."  Big thanks to Dr. Letchford for joining!

Check out her website at www.lizletchford.com for more information!

Olympic gymnastics fans, where you at!?  Everyone loves gymnastics, and the same can be said for one of our favorite Olympic gymnasts, Ms. Toni-Ann Williams!  she's a former Cal Berkeley women's gymnastics star, and the FIRST Jamaican Olympic gymnast ever!  She's also battled through some incredible injuries, and has an amazing outlook on rehab, recovery, and life in general.  Listen as she discusses finding her "why" in the process, and how she's used her experience to help others.  Enjoy Season 2, Episode 5 (grand total of 15!) of What The Cup!? A Podcast!

Hello WNBA fans!! We've got a special treat for you today on the podcast, with our special guest Courtney Watson, Head Athletic Trainer for the Los Angeles Sparks!  Serving as team ATC for 12 YEARS, she has incredible knowledge of the ins/outs of the sports medicine world, and finding "your lane."  She also works closely with renowned boxing Champion Floyd Mayweather on his sports medicine team!  Hear all about her incredible experience and knowledge on Season 2, Episode 4 (# 14 total) of What The Cup!? A Podcast!

Special Trick or Treat Edition of What The Cup!?: A Podcast!  Small business owner, and sports physical therapy extraordinaire Dr. Chris Garcia, PT, DPT, SCS, CSCS, USAW joins us today to discuss treating athletes, finding your passion with your work family, and just generally dropping some important knowledge bombs!  You can find out more about Chris and his team at sportsperformancept.com online.  Happy Halloween from your Cup Therapy family, and enjoy Season 2, Episode 3!

Coming just in time for the World Series, the second episode of Season 2 brings you Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Oakland Athletics (A's), Brian Schulman!  Listen in as DaPrato and Brian talk all things baseball, the 2020 MLB season, continuing education, and building relationships by being real.  Sit back and enjoy!

"Finding The Strength In The Struggle"

Season 2 is here!!  And what better way to start it off than with two, that's right TWO, amazing stories of success and overcoming barriers!?  Robert Paylor, ex-Cal Rugby player who sustained a C5-6 vertebral fracture with a spinal cord injury, leaving him paralyzed from the neck down.  And Raziel Rizzo, who was told she'd never walk again after 108deg spinal fusion led to a thoracic spinal cord injury.  Both overcame their doubters, and proved that with hard work and extreme perseverance, ANYTHING is possible!!

We're so proud and privileged to have these two on our podcast today.  Enjoy!

Curious about the in-depth details of the sport medicine world?  Think it's all glitz and glamour?  Well, Episode 10 bring us a deep conversation with Dr. Cindy Chang about this very topic.  Dr. Chang served as the head team physician for all 27 intercollegiate teams at Cal Berkeley for 13 years, was the Team USA Chief Medical Officer for the 2008 Beijing Paralympics and 2012 London Olympics, and recently returned from the WNBA "Wubble" serving all of the amazing women there!  Hear all about her experiences throughout her amazing sports medicine career, as well as most recently with the WNBA on this episode of "What The Cup!? A Podcast".

Who's the only person tougher than a UFC fighter? The Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC of course! Dr. Heather Linden joins us on the podcast today to discuss athlete rehab, interprofessional care, and the benefits of MFD in fighters compared to Team USA athletes!  Awesome conversation with a very skilled "Master Clinician" that everyone can enjoy!  

If you love sports, if you love fascia, if you love sports medicine - this is the conversation for you!!  The legendary Sue Falsone joins us on the podcast today to discuss all things fascia, manual therapy, negative pressure and dry needling, and sports in general!  Fantastic conversation with a wonderful human being, and guru in the sports medicine world.  Enjoy Episode 8, with Sue Falsone!