Dr. Mike Piekarski: Physical Therapy Considerations for Combat Athletes

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan
is joined by Dr. Mike Piekarski, PT, DPT, OCS, to discuss PT
considerations for combat athletes, including common injuries,
rehab considerations, and return to sport progressions.


Originally from the Northeast, Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree
from Binghamton University in upstate New York, where he first
discovered Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. After graduating, Mike began
competing in Mixed Martial Arts, Muay Thai, and submission
grappling. After turning professional as a Mixed Martial Artist,
he decided to change his focus and return to school. Mike
attended Stony Brook University in Long Island, where he earned
his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. After graduate school Mike
moved to Los Angeles. During this time he earned the rank of
black belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and became recognized as a
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist by the American
Physical Therapy Association. Mike currently lives in Eastern
Washington and works with a variety of athletes as a Sports
Physical Therapist. For more on Dr. Piekarski, you can find him
on Instagram @doctor_kickass


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