The Fit Frequency: Dr. Brett Wagner- Lifting, Rehab & Real Recovery

Today we're joined by Dr. Brett Wagner — physical therapist at Athletico in Delaware and an absolute weapon of an athlete.Brett shares his journey through endurance sports, powerlifting, CrossFit… and now his deep dive into Olympic weightlifting (snatch + clean & jerk). We talk about what real recovery looks like, why “rest and a band” isn’t always the answer, and how Brett approaches rehab differently — from everyday aches and pains to helping CrossFitters and athletes get back to training safely.We also get into: • Why context matters in rehab (and why people feel “better”… until they try to return to sport) • How to train around injuries without losing fitness • The Athletico free assessment and how Brett uses it to give you clarity + a plan • The CrossFit Open (burpees are inevitable 😅) • Brett’s first Olympic weightlifting meet, what surprised him, and what he’s doing differently for his next competitionIf you’ve ever dealt with a nagging injury, felt nervous about getting started, or want to understand what rehab should look like… this one’s for you.Need help with an injury?If you’re at DFF, scan the Athletico QR code banner in the gym to request an appointment (or a free assessment). You can also search “Athletico Delaware” online.👍 Like, subscribe, and leave a review if you enjoyed the episode — and share it with someone who needs a smarter approach to recovery.#FitFrequency #DelawareFitFactory #PhysicalTherapy #OlympicWeightlifting #CrossFit #Rehab #InjuryRecovery #StrengthTraining #Athletico