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The Driven Athlete
Dr. Kyle Volstad, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS
110 episodes
1 week ago
Your hand is talking, but the story may start in your neck. We trace the median nerve’s full journey—from the cervical roots through the scalenes, under the clavicle, beneath the pec minor, past the pronator teres, and finally into the carpal tunnel—to show why wrist tingling and thumb weakness rarely have a single cause. Instead of fixating on one small space, we map every compression site that can create palm and finger symptoms and explain how smart testing pinpoints the real driver. We s...
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Your hand is talking, but the story may start in your neck. We trace the median nerve’s full journey—from the cervical roots through the scalenes, under the clavicle, beneath the pec minor, past the pronator teres, and finally into the carpal tunnel—to show why wrist tingling and thumb weakness rarely have a single cause. Instead of fixating on one small space, we map every compression site that can create palm and finger symptoms and explain how smart testing pinpoints the real driver. We s...
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The Driven Athlete
From Neck To Nerve: Understanding Carpal Tunnel And Its Many Hidden Triggers | Ep 110
Your hand is talking, but the story may start in your neck. We trace the median nerve’s full journey—from the cervical roots through the scalenes, under the clavicle, beneath the pec minor, past the pronator teres, and finally into the carpal tunnel—to show why wrist tingling and thumb weakness rarely have a single cause. Instead of fixating on one small space, we map every compression site that can create palm and finger symptoms and explain how smart testing pinpoints the real driver. We s...
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1 week ago
19 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Unlock Your Prime As A Pitcher | Ep 109
Your best season doesn’t come from chasing one perfect model of a pitcher. It comes from knowing exactly who you are on the mound, training to your strengths, and building the durability to show up at your peak when everyone else fades. We sit down with Tyler from Prime Performance in Port St. Lucie to unpack a modern blueprint for player development that blends precise assessments, individualized programming, and data that actually moves the needle. We start with a strengths-first mindset t...
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3 weeks ago
52 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Kids’ Health, Rooted In The Gut with Dr Nelli Gluzman | Ep 108
What if the key to your child’s allergies, eczema, wheezing, and mood swings isn’t another cream or inhaler, but their “first brain”—the gut? We sit down with Dr. Nelli Gluzman, a hospital-trained pediatrician who shifted to integrative, functional care after her own daughter cycled through antibiotics, steroids, and exhaustion. Her turnaround came from a few targeted changes that repaired the gut lining, rebuilt microbial diversity, and calmed systemic inflammation—and it transformed how she...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Affordable Regeneration For Active Lives with Dr. K | Ep 107
Imagine filling cartilage potholes, dialing down brain inflammation in minutes, and steering your own cells to repair a scarred heart. That’s the promise and the nuance of regenerative medicine we explore with Dr. Ben of The Longevity Center in West Palm Beach, where real‑world protocols meet clear expectations and honest pricing. We walk through the foundations: smarter peptide use for athletes and active people, from BPC‑157, TB‑500, and GHK‑Cu for tissue repair to DSIP for deeper sleep. O...
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1 month ago
52 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Redefining Performance: Priorities, Community, And Modern Spine Care | Ep 106
Want a stronger back without putting your life on pause? We sit down with nurse practitioner Brittany Madison to map a practical route from nagging pain to confident movement, blending modern spine surgery, targeted pelvic floor work, and the real‑world habits that keep active families going. Brittany works alongside a spine surgeon in the OR and at a med spa, so she brings a rare, 360‑degree view: conservative care, imaging, injections, motion‑preserving disc replacements, and the post‑op re...
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1 month ago
57 minutes

The Driven Athlete
From Confusion To Control: A Dietitian’s Guide To PCOS, Training, And Everyday Choices | Ep 105
PCOS can feel like a maze of mixed advice, quick fixes, and symptoms that never quite add up. We bring in registered dietitian and PCOS coach Courtney Meinant to cut through the noise with an approach that’s personal, evidence-led, and actually doable. From first-hand experiences to client wins, we unpack what puts symptoms into remission and how to build a plan you can live with. We start by clarifying what PCOS is—and isn’t. The diagnosis doesn’t vanish, but the drivers behind irregular cy...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Fix The Fire, Not The Alarm: Rethinking Pain | Ep 104
Pain that shows up without a clear injury isn’t random—it’s a pattern. We unpack why recurring trigger points and “tight” muscles are usually alarms for deeper issues in joint mechanics and movement control, and how to build a plan that finally turns the alarm off for good. Rather than doubling down on needles, cupping, or endless stretching, we zoom in on the lifts and tasks that flare symptoms and test the systems that matter most: cervical and rib mobility, scapular control, shoulder stabi...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Why Your “Arthritis Flare” Isn’t Sudden And What Actually Calms It Down | Ep 103
A small knee tweak shouldn’t derail an active life—yet swelling, stiffness, and a scary X-ray can make it feel like the wheels came off. We unpack what’s really happening when an irritated joint flares: chronic wear that took years to develop meets an acute inflammatory surge, nerve sensitivity spikes, muscles guard and weaken, and suddenly stairs and sports feel miles away. Rather than chasing images, we focus on what changes outcomes: calming the system with pain-free motion, tightening act...
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2 months ago
31 minutes

The Driven Athlete
How Prime Performance Engineers Baseball Success | Ep 102
When the lights come on, velocity alone won’t save you. We sat down with Victor and Aaron, co-founders of Prime Performance in Port St. Lucie, to unpack how elite pitchers are actually built: aligned coaching, smart testing, targeted strength, and a mindset that performs under pressure. Their one-stop model gives athletes a single point of contact to coordinate strength and conditioning, corrective work, pitch design, and communication with skill coaches—cutting through the noise of conflicti...
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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Regenerative Care Insights - Your Body Isn't Broken, Ask Better Questions | Ep 101
Most people don’t lack willpower; they lack a clear map of what’s actually blocking their body from healing. We sit down with Nicole and Joe, the duo behind R3 Health and MedHouse in West Palm Beach, to break down how integrative medicine and regenerative tools work together to solve the problems “normal” tests keep missing. From lingering joint pain with perfect imaging to brain fog, low energy, and stubborn recovery, we trace the real culprits—chronic stress, micronutrient gaps, stealth inf...
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2 months ago
1 hour 8 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Inside Concierge Medicine: Burnout, Breakthroughs, and Better Care | Ep 100!
The sirens have faded, but the lessons haven’t. After years as a hospitalist navigating COVID’s most chaotic moments—silent hypoxia, back‑to‑back codes, and the helplessness of uncertain protocols—Dr. Chase Van Mol rebuilt her practice around something most systems can’t deliver: time, access, and relentless prevention. We walk through the shift from volume‑driven care to concierge medicine, where a smaller panel and 24/7 access allow deeper work on cardio‑metabolic health and long‑term resil...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The Driven Athlete
From Joint Pain to Performance: Regenerative Medicine Meets Movement Science | Ep 99
Dr. Kyle visits the Peak Performance Podcast: Pain isn’t the problem; it’s the message. We pull back the curtain on why joints break down, where regenerative medicine actually shines, and how precise movement work turns short-term relief into durable results. With Dr. K and Coach Kyle joined by sports physical therapist Dr. Kyle, the conversation goes beyond buzzwords to map a practical path: identify the true overload patterns, choose clean, compliant biologics when they’re indicated, ...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Rethinking Men's Healthcare with Dr. Alejandro Miquel of Men's Only Medical | Ep 98
Have you ever wondered why your doctor seems rushed during appointments? Dr. Alex Miquel pulls back the curtain on how healthcare has transformed from patient-focused care to productivity-driven protocols, creating frustrated physicians and dissatisfied patients alike. Dr. Miquel shares his journey from disillusioned family physician to founder of Men's Only Medical, a revolutionary concierge practice in West Palm Beach dedicated exclusively to men's health. As a third-generation physician, ...
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3 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes

The Driven Athlete
How Creative Outlets Transform Mental Health with Daniel Hutchinson | Ep 97
The invisible struggle of mental health affects millions, yet finding effective ways to cope remains elusive for many. In this illuminating conversation, mental health coach Daniel Hutchinson reveals how creative outlets can transform our approach to daily stressors and improve overall wellness. Hutchinson's journey into mental health began after a devastating sports injury ended his athletic dreams, plunging him into what he describes as "a super deep dark place." This personal crisis becam...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Regenerative Beauty: How Modern Aesthetics Blends with Wellness | Ep 96
Beauty isn't just skin deep—and neither is modern aesthetic medicine. Nurse practitioner Melanie Craft takes us behind the scenes of her newly-launched aesthetic medicine practice, revealing how this field is evolving beyond traditional cosmetic treatments toward regenerative approaches that enhance the body's natural healing processes. Melanie's fascinating journey from the neonatal intensive care unit to orthopedic surgery and eventually aesthetic medicine began with her sister's childhood...
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4 months ago
51 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Finding Love in PT School | Ep 95
Matt and Gianna's love story begins where many great partnerships do—unexpectedly, in a college dance class where basketball manager Matt's surprising dance moves caught dancer Gianna's attention. Their parallel journeys through Quinnipiac University's physical therapy program reveal how personal injuries shaped their career paths and eventually brought them together. The couple shares how their athletic backgrounds inform their approach to treating patients. Matt, whose basketball career wa...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

The Driven Athlete
The Scapula Secret: Your Shoulder's Hidden Pain Generator | Ep 94
Shoulder pain might be the most common complaint we see in our clinic, but understanding its true origins requires looking beyond the obvious. What separates lasting solutions from temporary fixes is identifying not just what hurts, but why it started hurting in the first place. Your shoulder functions as a complex system where the scapula (shoulder blade) serves as the foundation. When this keystone isn't positioned correctly or doesn't move with proper rhythm, it forces your rotator cuff m...
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4 months ago
21 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Biomechanics Behind Non-Traumatic Wrist Injuries | Ep 93
The missing link between shoulder dysfunction and wrist pain might be the key to solving your persistent sports injury. Dr. Kyle dives deep into why non-traumatic wrist pain plagues athletes in sports like golf, tennis, and lacrosse—and why the standard "overuse" diagnosis falls woefully short. Drawing on his expertise in sports rehabilitation, Dr. Kyle walks listeners through the complex biomechanical relationships that contribute to wrist pain, particularly the often-overlooked triangular ...
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4 months ago
24 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Regenerative Revolution: How Stem Cells Are Changing Healthcare | Ep 92
Could the most powerful medicine for chronic disease be hidden within our own biology? The answer might surprise you, as we dive deep into the world of regenerative medicine with Dr. Christian Wilson from Palm Beach Stem Cell. Dr. Wilson's fascinating journey from traditional chiropractic care to cutting-edge stem cell therapy reveals how this revolutionary approach is transforming lives. We hear the remarkable story of a stroke patient told she would need breathing and feeding tubes for lif...
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5 months ago
1 hour 11 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Abs vs. Back: The Epic Battle Inside Your Spine | Ep 91
Ever notice how back pain seems to persist despite treatments targeting the painful area? The missing piece might be core stability—but not in the way most people understand it. Most individuals suffering from back pain have muscles that are actually working too hard. Their back muscles are constantly "hanging on for dear life," creating spasms while their abdominals remain relatively disengaged. This recruitment imbalance is the hidden driver behind many chronic back issues. During this ep...
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5 months ago
18 minutes

The Driven Athlete
Your hand is talking, but the story may start in your neck. We trace the median nerve’s full journey—from the cervical roots through the scalenes, under the clavicle, beneath the pec minor, past the pronator teres, and finally into the carpal tunnel—to show why wrist tingling and thumb weakness rarely have a single cause. Instead of fixating on one small space, we map every compression site that can create palm and finger symptoms and explain how smart testing pinpoints the real driver. We s...