EPISODE 66: Built for the Podium: What It Takes to Compete at the Olympic Level
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
What does it really take to compete at the Olympic level? In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja’nae Brown sits down with USA Cycling athlete Josh Hartman to break down the journey behind elite performance—beyond what you see on race day. This isn’t just an athlete interview. This is a behind-the-scenes look at the discipline, setbacks, injuries, and mindset required to perform at the highest level—through the lens of both athlete and clinician. Dr. Brown shares her unique perspective working directly with Josh during USA Cycling training camps at the Velo...
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Episode 65: “Sidelines, Scope, and the EMR Question: What Sports Clinicians Need to Know"
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
What really happens when an athlete goes down on the sideline? In this episode of the Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast, Dr. Ja’nae Brown sits down with Ann DeGrey, PT, DPT, SCS, EMR — board-certified sports physical therapist, EMR instructor, and founder of NovaSport Institute — to unpack one of the most important (and misunderstood) topics in sports medicine: 👉 Scope of practice 👉 Sideline authority 👉 The EMR title 👉 Malpractice coverage 👉 Chain of command in emergencies With more PTs stepping into event coverage roles, there’s growing confusion around what training...
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Episode 64: Resetting Your Body This Year: A San Pedro Resident’s Guide to Moving Better
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🎧 Podcast Show Notes (Apple Podcasts & Spotify) January is when a lot of people feel stiff, deconditioned, and unsure how to get back into movement — and going all-in usually backfires. In Episode 64, Dr. Ja’nae Brown sits down with Lawrence Alcera, owner of Port Town Fitness, to talk about what it really looks like to reset your body this year — without extremes. In this episode, we discuss: • Why January feels so hard on the body • Common misconceptions about getting back into fitness • How to overcome overwhelm and just start • Finding movement you actually enjoy •...
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EPISODE 63: From Clinician to CEO: How I Built a Sports Physical Therapy Business (and What I’d Do Differently)
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
Technical skill didn’t build my business — leadership, hard lessons, and uncomfortable growth did. In this episode, I share the real story behind building a sports physical therapy practice from the ground up: ✔️ Why PT school didn’t prepare me for ownership ✔️ The mistakes I made hiring, scaling, and trying to do everything myself ✔️ What actually worked better than I expected ✔️ How my leadership changed as the business grew ✔️ What I’m doing differently heading into 2026 This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s an honest look at the transition from clinician to CEO...
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EPISODE 62: Wrapping Up 2025- Bye 2025! We're Wrapping You Up!
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
Join Dr. Brown and the PTSP team as we close out one of our most eventful years yet. In this episode, we look back at our big move to downtown San Pedro, our Grand Opening, team growth, Lift Clinics, and all the athletes and community events we supported throughout 2025. We’re sharing lessons from new tech, continuing education, mental toughness training, mentoring future clinicians, and launching our online ankle and knee programs. Plus, a sneak peek at what’s coming this December and how YOU can reflect and reset heading into 2026. Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, parent, or PT...
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EPISODE 61: Holiday Training Checklist - One Thing Every Athlete Should Do.
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
The holidays are coming — and so is the break in your routine. 🏋️‍♂️
Whether you’re wrapping up playoffs, heading home from college, or balancing family life and training, this is the time most athletes lose momentum. In this episode, our PTSP team breaks down how to keep your edge through the holidays:
🔥 Keep training (without overdoing it)
💤 Recover like it matters
💪 Focus on small wins that keep you strong Because the holidays don’t have to be a setback — they can be your advantage. 💬 Have questions? Send us a DM. 💻 Recovering from an injury? We...
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EPISODE 60: Answering Your Questions
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
🏆 Ever wondered what sports physical therapy is really all about? 🤔 In this video, Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown dive into the most common questions athletes and active people ask. From how PT helps you bounce back after injuries, to the ways it can improve performance and prevent setbacks, our team breaks it all down in a way that makes sense whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete. ⚡️ If you’ve ever been curious about when to see a sports PT, what recovery really looks like, or how training and rehab can work together, you won’t want to miss this...
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EPISODE 59: I Am Dance Strong - A Movement Close To Our Heart
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
🎙️ What does it mean to be Dance Strong? It means flipping the script on injury in the dance world: 🩰 No more hiding pain. 💪 No more silence. ❤️ Putting your health first—so you can keep moving, performing, and thriving. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Maile Bay-Jacques, a physical therapist passionate about helping dancers and athletes build resilience, recover from injury, and unlock their full potential. Dr. Bay graduated from UC Santa Barbara (B.S. Biology, 2006) and earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from USC (2009). As an OCS, CSCS, and specialist in dance...
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EPISODE 58: Speed & Agility - Injury Proofing the Athlete
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
Getting faster isn’t just about running harder. It’s about training smarter — with the right mechanics, strength, and mental focus to support it. And avoiding injury? That’s just as strategic. In today’s episode, I sat down with Coach Stacey Iliff to break down how athletes can run faster, cut sharper, and stay healthy while doing it. From biomechanics to mental performance, we cover the full picture. Stacey brings not only her credentials in Strength & Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, and functional movement — but also her personal journey as a former D1 soccer player and...
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EPISODE 57: Resilience Underload - Injury Rehab and the Strong Manned Mindset
Physical Therapy San Pedro Podcast
Getting injured is never easy. Beyond the physical pain and limitations, there’s often a deeper challenge — the mental struggle. The fear of not returning to your sport, the frustration of setbacks, and the anxiety about the future can weigh heavily on any athlete. That’s why today’s episode focuses on the mental side of recovery — how to stay mentally strong, resilient, and focused even when your body is healing. I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with Martins Licis, Latvian-American strongman and winner of the 2019 World’s Strongest Man competition. We talked about what...
info_outline🏆 Ever wondered what sports physical therapy is really all about? 🤔
In this video, Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown dive into the most common questions athletes and active people ask. From how PT helps you bounce back after injuries, to the ways it can improve performance and prevent setbacks, our team breaks it all down in a way that makes sense whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete.
⚡️ If you’ve ever been curious about when to see a sports PT, what recovery really looks like, or how training and rehab can work together, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
👟 Meet the PTSP Team: Dr. Bay, Dr. Silverton, and Dr. Brown — passionate about helping athletes move better, recover stronger, and keep playing the sports they love.
💡 What you’ll get from this video:
• Straight answers to questions athletes ask most
• Pro tips for recovery, injury prevention, and performance
• A clear picture of how sports PT can fit into your training and lifestyle
Drop your own questions in the comments — we might feature them in the next Q&A!
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