Mickaela Buzzy: Beyond Rehab: Occupational Therapy (OT) in Sports Medicine

In this episode of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast, Dan is joined by Mickaela Buzzy to discuss her work as an OT in College Sports Medicine. Mickaela Buzzy, M.S., OTR/L, is a Rehabilitation Specialist in Occupational Therapy with the Hartwick College Sports Medicine Department. A former collegiate soccer goalkeeper at Russell Sage College, Mickaela brings a unique athlete-first perspective to sports medicine, integrating physical rehab with mental health, identity, routines, and daily performance. She earned both her B.H.S. and M.S. in Occupational Therapy and is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy at Binghamton University, with a research focus on athlete mental health and recovery following injury. At Hartwick, she works closely with athletic trainers and team physicians across upper-extremity rehab, concussion management, and return-to-play. Follow her on TikTok: @mickaelabuzzy.Season 6 and 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Pura Health - Bringing ultrasound into every clinician's hand. For more on Pura Health be sure to check out https://www.purahealth.net & @pura.health_ultrasound*SEASON 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is brought to you by Isophit. For more on Isophit, please check out isophit.com and @isophit -BE SURE to use coupon code BraunPR25% to save 25% on your Isophit order!**Season 6 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is also brought to you by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery provider for Braun Performance & Rehab. For more on Firefly, please check out https://www.recoveryfirefly.com/ or email [email protected]***This episode is also powered by Dr. Ray Gorman, founder of Engage Movement. Learn how to boost your income without relying on sessions. Get a free training on the blended practice model by following @raygormandpt on Instagram. DM my name “Dan” to @raygormandpt on Instagram and receive your free breakdown on the model.Episode Affiliates:MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout!AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription!CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off!Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKeMake sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared!Check out everything Dan is up to by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/braun_prLiked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform