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Owens Recovery Science
by Johnny Owens
The Owens Recovery Science Podcast is your source for what's new and established in the blood flow restriction literature. Blood flow restriction training or BFR is an exercise technique used by many rehab and performance practitioners to increase muscle size, strength, and endurance through the use of lighter weights and lower intensities than originally thought necessary. Johnny Owens, PT and his team have trained more than 15,000 clinicians on how to integrate BFR into rehab and performance settings. In their podcast they keep you to date on the latest developments in the literature and innovation within the field.
Episodes
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Decision Making with BFR in Adolescents with Nick Giampetruzzi, PT of Connecticut Children's Health
Summary In this episode, Nick Giampetruzzi from Connecticut Children's shares insights on the use of blood flow restriction therapy in adolescent orthopedics, addressing common concerns, clinical practices, and recent research findings. In this episode, Nick Giampetruzzi shares insights on the…
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Managing Knee Osteoarthritis with Blood Flow Restriction Exercise
Episode 84 - Summary This episode explores the latest research on blood flow restriction therapy for knee osteoarthritis, highlighting effective protocols, clinical implications, and long-term outcomes. Experts discuss how BFR can be a game-changer in managing knee OA and delaying surgery.…
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Bringing BFR to the NFL: Geoff Kaplan, PT, ATC
Summary: Episode 83 In this episode, Geoff Kaplan, PT, ATC, SCS, CSCS shares his extensive experience in NFL sports medicine, focusing on his pioneering use of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy and its evolution from rehab to performance enhancement. Discover how BFR has transformed athlete...
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Why the Standard 30/15/15/15 BFR Prescription Doesn't Work for Anybody (Exactly)
Brendan Scott on Blood Flow Restriction, Rep Variability, and Better Exercise Prescription Kyle Kimbrell speaks with Brendan Scott, associate professor at Murdoch University in Perth, Western Australia, about the evolving science of blood flow restriction, or BFR. Brendan has spent the last…
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BFR & IPC for Performance, Rehab, and Health w/ Jamie Burr, PhD
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Jamie Burr, Director of the Human Performance & Health Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph. During this podcast we discuss Dr. Burr and his lab’s work centering on ischemic preconditioning, and blood flow restriction exercise and how it…
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BFR and Type 2 DM with Dominik Pesta, PhD
Summary In this episode, Dr. Dominik Pesta discusses the latest research on blood flow restriction training, mitochondrial function, and their applications in diabetes management and spaceflight. Discover how innovative training modalities can impact health and performance. Keywords Blood Flow...
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Why is Kyle so negative about eccentrics?
Summary In this episode, Kyle, Johnny, Zach, and Ben dive into the nuances of eccentric exercise, BFR, and muscle physiology. They explore myths, mechanisms, and practical applications for training and rehab. Keywords eccentric exercise, BFR, muscle damage, hypertrophy, physiology, training…
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The Myth of Fatty Infiltration with Dr. Brian Feeley of UCSF
Summary Dr. Brian Feeley discusses his groundbreaking research on mitochondrial transfer in muscle regeneration, fatty infiltration, and the potential of blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy to enhance recovery and reduce pain. Explore the science behind FAPs, ischemia-reperfusion, and innovative...
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Mind the Gap: Build a BFR Bridge with Mark Murphy, PT
Summary In this episode, Mark Murphy from C-SPAR discusses the application of blood flow restriction (BFR) in rehab and performance, sharing insights from his research and clinical practice. We explore protocols for cartilage repair, return-to-play strategies, and innovative research projects at...
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Catching the Big One
Summary Join us as we explore the transformative power of point-of-care ultrasound in clinical practice with experts Steven Ramsey and John Van Eyk. Discover how ultrasound enhances diagnosis, improves patient outcomes, and expands the scope of practice for healthcare professionals. Key Topics...
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BFR Throwing with Tyler White, DC
In this episode, Johnny Owens and Kyle Kimbrel welcome Dr. Tyler White to discuss the innovative use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in baseball. They explore Tyler's journey in integrating BFR into throwing mechanics, share compelling case studies demonstrating its effectiveness, and...
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Passive BFR Acutely After TKA
Summary The podcast discusses a recent pilot study on the effects of passive blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise on muscle atrophy following total knee replacement surgery. The conversation highlights the significant muscle mass loss that occurs post-surgery and the potential of BFR to mitigate...
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BFR and the NBA with Jordan Sabourin, PhD
Summary In this episode, Johnny Owens interviews Jordan Sabarin, a strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons and expert in blood flow restriction (BFR) training. They discuss Jordan's journey from being a professional basketball player to pursuing a PhD in BFR, the differences in...
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Intergalactic BFR with Luke Hughes, PhD
Episode 73 - Intergalactic BFR with Luke Hughes, PhD Summary In this episode, Johnny Owens and Dr. Luke Hughes discuss the applications of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) in space and its potential to mitigate deconditioning in astronauts. They explore the physiological changes that occur in...
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Using BFR with Chronic Ankle Instability
This conversation explores the advancements in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology, personal anecdotes related to injury recovery, and insights from recent conferences. The speakers discuss the significance of chronic ankle instability in sports, the effectiveness of BFR in enhancing muscle...
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Memorial Day 2025
Summary In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, hosts Kyle Kimbrell and Zac Dunkle discuss the significance of Memorial Day, and share humorous military anecdotes. They emphasize the importance of supporting veterans and Gold Star families, highlighting various foundations that...
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Talking BFR & the Metaboreflex with Yuji Yamada
Episode 70 - On this episode of the ORS Podcast we welcome Yujiro Yamada. Yuji is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management at the University of Mississippi. He is a member of the Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Lab, working under the supervision…
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Bonus Episode - Another Bee In Kyle's Bonnet
We answer a listener question about how to manage a limb that is non-weightbearing for a period of time. Kyle goes on an epic rant about what we can and can't do to care for our patients / clients. https://owensrecoveryscience.com/
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Intermittent Claudication
Chief paper discussed: T Parkington, T Maden-Wilkinson, D Broom, S Nawaz... (2023). Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction for Patients with Claudication: A Randomised Controlled Feasibility Trial. Vascular Medicine . Position statement on managing PAD: Askew, C. D.,...
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Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in People with Parkinson's with Annie Bane, PhD
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, Johnny and Kyle interview Annie Bane, PhD regarding her research into people with Parkinson’s Disease and the use of Blood Flow Restriction Resistance Exercise as a maintenance strategy. Dr. Bane is a wealth of knowledge on how treatment...
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BFR & Knee Cartilage Repairs with Snehal Patel, PT, DPT, SCS
In this episode of the ORS podcast Johnny and Kyle discuss all things PT and career trajectory as well as managing knee cartilage repairs with Snay Patel, PT. Snay is a PT at HSS and has an extensive background in the rehab of people following knee cartilage procedures. Let us know what you think...
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The Vet, The Myth, The Legend - Sherry Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR
If you jump in your wayback machine you can find our first episode with our distinguished guest on this installment of the Owens Recovery Science Podcast! And just like the first time she did not disappoint! Sherry Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR is a sports medicine physician for equine athletes....
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Two Recent BFR & ACL Papers
In episode 65 Johnny makes his triumphant return after defeating Montezuma’s revenge to help the guys breakdown a couple recent publications on BFR and rehab after ACLr. Zac takes the lead on the first of the papers that had a bit of a clickbait title per the fellas assessment. The paper titled,...
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Memorial Day 2024 - Cameron Dunbar
In this installment of our 2024 Memorial Day podcasts we have Zac Dunkle interviewing current PT student and Ret. Marine Corporal Cameron Dunbar. Cameron was a machine gunner in the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines that were deployed to Sangin Afghanistan from 2010 to 2011. His group of Marines…
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Memorial Day 2024 - Johnnie Yellock II
In our first of two Memorial Day Podcasts in 2024 our own Johnny Owens interviews another Johnnie...Johnnie Yellock II. If you begin this pod at 2:55pm and 33 seconds you can also observe the National Moment of Silence at the designated time of 3PM local. Within the pod Johnnie tells his story of...
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Full Occlusion with Walking...Safer than the Water in Mexico
When Johnny's indisposed the podcast gets hijacked by Kyle, Zac and Ben. Johnny's loss is your win essentially. In this episode we discuss two recent papers that further help to elucidate the efficacy and effectiveness of BFR in combination with aerobic exercise. Here are the two papers we...
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Achilles Repair Rehab with Laura Opstedal, PT
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast we chat with Laura Opstedal, PT of Build Physio in Bozeman, MT. Laura has extensive experience rehabbing Achilles repairs over the course of her career which provides her a first-hand perspective on the evolution of surgical techniques as well...
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Connecticut Children's ACL Study
In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with Adam Weaver, PT and Dylan Roman, PT of Connecticut Children’s. They were part of a team that recently published a paper in The Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine detailing the results of a trial they conducted using BFR following ACLR in adolescents...
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Announcing Our New Course!!
We're very excited to announce that we are partnering with The POCUS PT to offer an introductory course to point of care ultrasound! This course will cover necessary basic science information regarding ultrasound and imaging of a wide range of structures from the cardiovascular system to the...
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Bee in Kyle's Bonnett
Well Kyle got his knickers in a bunch over an article’s title so we decided to talk about it for an hour or so. Within, Johnny, Ben, Zac, and Kyle talk about how they go about screening BFR papers to decide if they deserve a closer read. The paper that got this conversation going: * Grossl, F.…
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Clot, DVT, PE, VTE: Here's a CPG
In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with two authors, Dr. Ellen Hillegass and Dr. Kathleen Lukaszewicz, of the recent Clinical Practice Guideline covering PT management of Venous Thromboembolism. This was such an enjoyable and educational chat! We know you will enjoy it... Link to the paper:...
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Memorial Day 2023 - Ryan Keogh
This year our Guest is Ryan Keogh: Ryan Keogh, originally from Caldwell, Idaho, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army upon his graduation from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Ryan served as a conventional Army infantry officer, leading a platoon of...
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BFR in Neuro Rehab with Nicole Walter
In this installment of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle interview Nicole Walter, PT. Nicole is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy with 20 years experience at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She is the neurologic residency coordinator…
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BFR and Creatine
In this episode the guys chat about the use of creatine in conjunction with BFR resistance training. As usual they breakdown our current knowledge with an emphasis on safety and then get into the meat and potatoes of what has been shown in the BFR literature. Here are the papers mentioned…
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BFR at CSM Recap 2023
In this episode, the fellas recap all the goings on at the biggest PT conference of the year and how much BFR was featured! We hope you enjoy! https://owensrecoveryscience.com/
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IPC for Performance with Shane Scholten, PhD
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Shane Scholten of Augustana University. Dr. Scholten has been investigating the effects of IPC on performance and has noted some particularly interesting things in terms of mechanisms, pressure needed, and overall effects. Learn more about Dr.…
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2022 - Finale
It’s our final podcast for the year, so we thought we’d do a bit of Q&A as well as just cover a number of recent happenings in the BFR and rehab spaces that we’ve participated in or supported. Thanks so much for listening and don’t hesitate to send us questions or topics you’d like to hear us...
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Luke Hughes, PhD Talking BFR in Space
This is one of our longer podcasts, but we cover a ton of ground here when it comes to space travel and the muscle, bone, and nervous system responses. Ultimately we’re curious how BFR might provide some solutions both for terrestrial life as well as for space travel and Dr. Luke Hughes helps us...
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Alex Franz, MD
In this newest episode Johnny and Kyle talk with Dr. Alex Franz from the Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery at the University Hospital of Bonn. We discuss Dr. Franz's extensive research in blood flow restriction exercise and how he's using that path to solve big problems in medicine!…
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When BFR Doesn't Work...
In this episode Johnny and the fellas discuss 4 papers where BFR did not work! What?!? How can that be??? Well...gotta listen to find out! We begin by discussing briefly how hard research in medicine is... Here's a reference: Howick, J., Koletsi, D., Ioannidis, J. P. A., Madigan, C., Pandis, N.,...
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BFR and Concussion?
This episode of the ORS podcast is worth a listen just for Johnny's imitation of the Australian accent. Spoiler...it's terrible!! But if that doesn't tickle your fancy then stick around because Johnny and Kyle talk with Adrian Sexton about his work as an exercise physiologist in concussion rehab....
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Memorial Day 2022 - Episode 1
The first of two Memorial Day podcasts this year. Begin this podcast at 1:33PM local to observe The National Moment of Remembrance at 3PM local. In this podcast Major General Daniel Walrath (ret) discusses his service, his injury, and his recovery with Johnny. He concludes by memorializing the 4...
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Memorial Day 2022 - Episode 2
In our second installment of our special Memorial Day releases we have our instructor Zac Dunkle talking with fellow Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Tom Schmidt. They discuss: Tom's time in the service Its impact on his life The Rush of War - why some guys keep going back Task Force 8211 Fox Company In...
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Discussing BFR in Neurological Populations and Adolescents
In this episode the guys discuss two recent papers that build off of previous podcasts. The first article discussed is the use of BFR in Adolescents after ACLR. We previously chatted with the authors of this paper on our episode from June 23, 2020 titled "BFR in Kids!?!" The second paper…
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Early Post-Op BFR with Edward Chang, MD
It's 2022 y'all and we're excited for a new year of podcasts and knowledge! In this episode we talk with Dr. Edward Chang of INOVA Medical Group about his study utilizing BFR early in the rehab continuum following ACL reconstruction surgery. You can read more about Dr. Chang and his study at the...
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Springbok Analytics
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science Podcast, Johnny and Kyle chat with the folks at Springbok Analytics about their new and truly amazing technology! * What does Johnny always say? * What does Johnny’s Dad always say? * What does Kyle’s Dad always say? * Intro Joe Hart, Phd, AT and…
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Luke Hughes, PhD
In this episode Luke Hughes, PhD aka the Drake of BFR returns to discuss his recent paper titled "Aerobic exercise with blood flow restriction causes local and systemic hypoalgesia and increases circulating opioid and endocannabinoid levels". This study followed similar methods to his previous…
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Lee Winchester, PhD
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Lee Winchester about his BFR research. We discuss his recent paper in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research and we talk somewhat in-depth about muscle damage. Lee Winchester, PhD is an assistant professor of exercise science at the...
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Jeremy Loenneke, PhD
In this episode, Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Jeremy Loenneke of the University of Mississippi about his BFR research. We cover a number of topics here. You’re sure to enjoy this one!! Topics covered: * Dr. Loenneke’s beginnings in BFR research * The move of BFR into the clinical world and the...
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2021 Memorial Day - Episode 3
Tell their story - In episode 3 of our Memorial Day triple cast Johnny interviews Ryan Hendrickson author of "Tip of the Spear" (buy it here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W1KC344), and Dr. Joe Hsu of Atrium Health. They talk about their experiences managing and recovering from limb salvage...
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The Owens Recovery Science Podcast is your source for what's new and established in the blood flow restriction literature. Blood flow restriction training or BFR is an exercise technique used by many rehab and performance practitioners to increase muscle size, strength, and endurance through the use of lighter weights and lower intensities than originally thought necessary. Johnny Owens, PT and his team have trained more than 15,000 clinicians on how to integrate BFR into rehab and performance settings. In their podcast they keep you to date on the latest developments in the literature and innovation within the field.
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