Welcome back to our latest episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting this week! Our featured guest is none other than Dr. Heather Linden, the distinguished Senior Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC Performance Institutes worldwide. In this episode, Dr. Linden will be sharing insights into the utilization of extracorporeal shockwave therapy within the realm of physical rehabilitation. Additionally, she'll be delving into her own career journey, shedding light on the unique path that has led her to her current position. Whether you're a student aspiring to follow in her footsteps or simply curious ..read more

Welcome back for another exciting episode this week! In today’s installment, our guest is Dr. Meredith McQuerry. Dr. McQuerry is an associate professor at Florida State University and holds a PhD in Textile Technology Management. She is at the forefront of improving the efficiency and safety of firefighters through her groundbreaking research on their equipment. During this episode, Dr. McQuerry sheds light on gender disparities in the manufacturing of firefighting gear and explores how this gear impacts performance in the field. Join us to gain valuable insights from Meredith as she takes us ..read more

Welcome back for another exciting episode this week! In today’s installment, our guest is Howard Gray, serving as the Associate Athletics Director for Performance at Texas A&M University. He takes charge of performance nutrition, strength and conditioning, and sport science. In this episode, Howard delves into the realm of sports science and the collaborative efforts happening on campus. Tune in to gain insights from Howard as he discusses the integration of sports science within Texas A&M Athletics, its future direction, and the strategies employed in preparing students for their entr ..read more

Welcome back to a new episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! In today’s installment, our topic delves into substance use and misuse. Joining us is Dr. Montemayor, an assistant professor at Texas A&M University in the Department of Health Behavior within the School of Public Health, specializing as a behavioral social scientist. Our conversation revolves around the responsible practices of substance use, the myriad influences that shape its adoption, both internal and external, and the efficacy of these strategies. Particularly for students, comprehending the ramification of unsafe substance u ..read more

Welcome back to a new episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! In today’s episode our focus shifts to Parkinson’s Disease, featuring insights from Dr Deanna Kennedy. Dr. Kennedy holds the position of an associate professor within the Kinesiology and Sport Management department at Texas A&M University. She also directs the Student-Fighter Project in partnership with the Robert Conte Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. This initiative has birthed a program rooted in the community, wherein her students impart motor skills to individuals grappling with Parkinson’s Disease (PD ..read more

Welcome back to a brand-new episode! In this installment, we’re joined by Dr. Courtney Benjamin, an Assistant Professor at Samford University in Homewood, Alabama. Dr. Benjamin’s expertise lies in collaborating with athletes, tackling performance alterations triggered by changes in heat. Her captivating research centers around the realms of head and hydration. Today’s riveting discussion revolves around the impact of heat on performance, and more importantly, actionable strategies to alleviate its effects. Thank you for tuning into this week’s episode of We Do the Heavy Lifting! If you have an ..read more

Welcome back to this week’s exciting episode! Join us as we venture into the world of cupping and dry needling with the insightful Dr. Sheri Walters. As the assistant athletics director at Texas A&M University, overseeing physical therapy and Olympic sports athletic training, Dr. Walters brings a wealth of knowledge about these Eastern healing practices. Discover the versatility of cupping and dry needling as Dr. Walters sheds light on their application in various scenarios. Tune in to explore the purpose and mechanisms behind these powerful therapies! Thank you for tuning into this week’s ..read more

We are back with another episode this week! In this week’s episode we do “bench to bedside” with Dr. Aaron Morton. He is an Assistant Professor in Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas A&M University and he studies neuromuscular diseases and biomaterials. He is currently serving as director of soft tissue regeneration in the applied biomaterials laboratory at Texas A&M.  Today Dr. Morton is here to discuss what third generation biomaterials are and how he has been able to get a patent for his invention. Listen to Dr. Morton discuss his journey on getting a patent and a few pie ..read more

We are back with another episode this week! In this week’s episode we do peaceful spaces with Ms. Lisette Templin. She is an instructional assistant professor at Texas A&M University. Ms. Templin works to help students safely transform the burden of stress through tools of meditation. Ms.Templin also works with Aggies Meditate, a collaborative effort between TAMU School of Medicine, School of Public Health, and TAMU Urban Farm United (TUFU). This program offers a class environment that welcomes students, staff, and faculty. Listen to Ms. Templin explain how she gained interest in meditatio ..read more

Welcome back to We Do the Heavy Lifting! This week’s guests are Madison Treece and Mattie Higgins! Madison Treece joined Texas A&M Athletics Department as Sports Science Fellow in August of 2021and is currently pursuing her PhD in Kinesiology at Texas A&M University. Mattie Higgins is a first year grad student in the Kinesiology Motor Neuroscience program at Texas A&M University. Today Madison and Mattie are here to talk all about grad school! Tune into this week’s episode to understand the process of getting into grad school, picking the right programs for you and how to seize opp ..read more