KIMEcast

In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT, and Russ Dunning, MPT, sit down with Dr. Sean Robinson, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and joint replacements. Dr. Robinson shares his journey from residency at the world-renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic to building his successful practice in Sacramento.🔹 Key Topics Covered:✔️ The importance of relati

In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT, and Russ Dunning, MPT explore the fundamental principles of coaching, injury recovery, and athlete development. Whether you're working with youth athletes, elite performers, or recovering patients, understanding how to apply first principles thinking in training and rehabilitation is essential for long-term success.Key Topics in Thi

As young athletes improve, they face a paradox: the better they get, the more they play, and the higher their injury risk becomes. In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla, DPT, and Russ Dunning, MPT, experts in sports performance, explore how skill development, training loads, and recovery impact an athlete’s long-term success and health.Key Topics in This Episode:The Athlete Par

In this episode of KIMEcast, Tony Mikla and Russ Dunning explore how technology, data, and daily habits influence health, performance, and recovery. From heart rate monitors to sleep trackers, they discuss the power of wearables and apps in guiding better decisions for fitness, stress management, and longevity. They dive into:✅ How tracking heart rate, sleep, and glucose levels

In this episode of KIMEcast, the Tony and Russ take a first principles approach to sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance—breaking down complex ideas into fundamental truths that guide better decision-making in patient care, training, and recovery. The discussion starts with a deep dive into mitochondrial health, the foundation of energy production, adaptation, and resi

In this episode of KIMEcast, hosts Tony, Mikayla, and Russ tackle the perennial challenge of New Year's resolutions focused on health and fitness. They dive deep into the psychology of goal-setting, the pitfalls of unsustainable habits, and the power of understanding your "why" behind health ambitions. The discussion spans key health pillars—stress management, sleep, nutrition, a

In the special edition of KIMEcast we are joined by Dr. Hunter Hunter Greene Dr. Greene is a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and a member of the California Orthopaedic Association and the Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine. As part of Dr. Greene's practice, he serves on the board of Positive Coaching Alliance, an organization dedicated to teaching young at

Training youth athletes is both an exciting opportunity and a significant responsibility. During adolescence, young athletes experience critical growth and development phases that shape their physical abilities, coordination, and long-term health. This episode of KIMEcast explores key strategies to support youth athletes through their formative years, focusing on movement mastery,

In this episode of KIMEcast Tony & Russ discuss how our daily nutrition influences how our bodies function, recover, and perform. Beyond fueling energy, the right dietary choices can alleviate chronic pain, bolster recovery, and optimize physical and mental performance. Listen in as we explore insights drawn from emerging research and evidence-backed practices.

Here's a replay of Episode 21 of KIMEcast, where we host Johnny Owens. Johnny has been applying Blood Flow Restriction Technology clinically since 2012 and credits the modality with significant strength recovery in more than 300 patients. He has been published extensively in peer-reviewed literature explaining the science behind this technology. He studied blood flow restriction an