Owens Recovery Science
Episodes
Episode 77 - Catching the Big One
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Episode 76 - BFR Throwing with Tyler White, DC
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Johnny Owens and Kyle Kimbrel welcome Dr. Tyler White to discuss the innovative use of Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training in baseb...
Episode 75 - Passive BFR Acutely After TKA
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary The podcast discusses a recent pilot study on the effects of passive blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise on muscle atrophy following total ...
Episode 74 - BFR and the NBA with Jordan Sabourin, PhD
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode, Johnny Owens interviews Jordan Sabarin, a strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Pistons and expert in blood flow r...
Episode 73 - Intergalactic BFR with Luke Hughes, PhD
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 73 - Intergalactic BFR with Luke Hughes, PhD Summary In this episode, Johnny Owens and Dr. Luke Hughes discuss the applications of Blood Flo...
Using BFR with Chronic Ankle Instability
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation explores the advancements in Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) technology, personal anecdotes related to injury recovery, and insights fr...
Memorial Day 2025
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, hosts Kyle Kimbrell and Zac Dunkle discuss the significance of Memorial Day, and share...
Episode 70 - Talking BFR & the Metaboreflex with Yuji Yamada
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, an...
69.1 Bonus Episode - Another Bee In Kyle's Bonnet
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
69 Intermittent Claudication
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chief paper discussed: T Parkington, T Maden-Wilkinson, D Broom, S Nawaz... (2023). Low-Intensity Resistance Exercise with Blood Flow Restriction for ...
68 BFR & Knee Cartilage Repairs with Snehal Patel, PT, DPT, SCS
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pa...
67 Blood Flow Restriction Exercise in People with Parkinson's with Annie Bane, PhD
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast, Johnny and Kyle interview Annie Bane, PhD regarding her research into people with Parkinson’s...
66 The Vet, The Myth, The Legend - Sherry Johnson, DVM, PhD, DACVSMR
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podc...
65 Two Recent BFR & ACL Papers
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 65 Johnny makes his triumphant return after defeating Montezuma’s revenge to help the guys breakdown a couple recent publications on BFR ...
Memorial Day 2024 - Cameron Dunbar
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of our 2024 Memorial Day podcasts we have Zac Dunkle interviewing current PT student and Ret. Marine Corporal Cameron Dunbar. Came...
Memorial Day 2024 - Johnnie Yellock II
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 2:55p...
62 Full Occlusion with Walking...Safer than the Water in Mexico
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
61 Achilles Repair Rehab with Laura Opstedal, PT
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 r...
60 Connecticut Children's ACL Study
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 publ...
59 Announcing Our New Course!!
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
58 Bee in Kyle's Bonnett
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
57 Clot, DVT, PE, VTE: Here's a CPG
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with two authors, Dr. Ellen Hillegass and Dr. Kathleen Lukaszewicz, of the recent Clinical Practice Guideline cov...
56 Memorial Day 2023 - Ryan Keogh
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 hi...
55 BFR in Neuro Rehab with Nicole Walter
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle interview Nicole Walter, PT. Nicole is a Board Certified Clinical Specialist...
54 BFR and Creatine
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys chat about the use of creatine in conjunction with BFR resistance training. As usual they breakdown our current knowledge wit...
53 BFR at CSM Recap 2023
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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!
52 IPC for Performance with Shane Scholten, PhD
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Shane Scholten of Augustana University. Dr. Scholten has been investigating the effects of IPC on perfor...
51 2022 - Finale
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
50 Luke Hughes, PhD Talking BFR in Space
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
49 Alex Franz, MD
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 Bo...
48 When BFR Doesn't Work...
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
47 BFR and Concussion?
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
46 Memorial Day 2022 - Episode 2
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In our second installment of our special Memorial Day releases we have our instructor Zac Dunkle talking with fellow Marine, Gunnery Sergeant Tom Schm...
45 Memorial Day 2022 - Episode 1
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
44 Discussing BFR in Neurological Populations and Adolescents
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
43 Early Post-Op BFR with Edward Chang, MD
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
42 Springbok Analytics
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 te...
41 Luke Hughes, PhD
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
40 Lee Winchester, PhD
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Condit...
39 Jeremy Loenneke, PhD
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 he...
38 2021 Memorial Day - Episode 3
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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://w...
37 2021 Memorial Day - Episode 2
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tell their story episode 2 - In this installment Kyle reads a message from his friend and Marine Will Cuellar about Memorial Day and 3 men he would li...
36 2021 Memorial Day Podcast - Episode 1
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tell their story - This is our inaugural Memorial Day podcast where we will attempt to honor the fallen. In this first episode, Kyle offers a brief hi...
35 BFR & IPC for Performance, Rehab, and Health w/ Jamie Burr, PhD
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Dr. Jamie Burr, Director of the Human Performance & Health Research Laboratory at the University of Guelph. ...
34 BFR and Hamstrings with Todd Schroeder, PhD, MS, CSCS, FACSM
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Todd Schroeder, PhD, MS, CSCS, FACSM of the University of Southern California. The fellas discuss how Todd g...
33 Talking BFR, ACLR and Muscle with Brian Noehren, PT, PhD and Chris Fry, PhD
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we chat with Associate Professor in the Division of Physical Therapy and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at University of Kentuck...
32 Comparing Low Load BFR to Heavy Load Strength Training
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the fellas discuss a recent paper in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports. The paper did a really nice job of refi...
31 BFR in Persons with Multiple Sclerosis with Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle chat with Mark Mañago, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS. Mark is an Assistant Professor in the...
30 Brad Lambert, PhD of Methodist Houston
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk with Brad Lambert, PhD of Houston Methodist about their ACLR and throwing shoulder BFR studies, along with his general curiosi...
29 BFR and the Biomechanics of a Step-Up Task
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys discuss a recent paper evaluating the biomechanical changes that occur when combining BFR with a step up task in healthy subj...
28 BFR in Performance Medicine
28 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Owens Recovery Science Podcast Johnny and Kyle chat with Angie West, ATC, John Faltus, PT, ATC and Chad Frazier, ATC. These 3 h...
27 Preventing Muscle Atrophy with BFR
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the ORS podcast Johnny and the fellas discuss a recent paper that has given additional support to the ability of repeated inflation...
26 BFR And ACL Rehab : Pain With Luke Hughes, PhD
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science podcast we chat with Luke Hughes, PhD about his work thus far in the field on the topics of ACLR rehab w...
25 Sherry Johnson, DVM, MS, DACVSMR
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Johnny and the guys chat using BFR on horses with Sherry Johnson, DVM. Dr. Johnson is a specialist in Equine Sports Medicine & Rehabil...
24 BFR in Kids!?!
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
That’s right people!! Next to, “How the heck does this work above the cuff?” this is easily the most frequently asked question at our courses, “...
23 PACER Project
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of the ORS podcast Kyle Kimbrell, PT interviews Johnny Owens, PT and Larry Cahalin, PT, PhD about their contributions to the PACER...
22 Denver Nuggets - Matt Tuttle, PT
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle chat with Physical Therapist Matt Tuttle. Matt is the PT and Lead Sports Scientist for the Denver Nuggets. Matt and th...
21 Ain't It Swell...
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and the guys tackle the somewhat confusing topic of cell swelling and what role, if any, it plays in the adaptation from BFR ex...
20 LA Rams Athletic Training Staff
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this installment of the Owens Recovery Science podcast Johnny and Kyle sit down to talk shop with Senior Director of Sports Medicine and Performanc...
19 Project 11 with Stephania Bell, PT, OCS, CSCS
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Project 11!! In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with ESPN Senior Writer and Injury Analyst Stephania Bell, PT, OCS about her documentary on Alex Smi...
18 Integrating BFR into an Outpatient PT Practice with Heather Milligan, PT
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle interview Heather Milligan. Heather is founder and owner of Elite OrthoSport Physical Therapy located in Los Angeles,...
17 The Chanda Plan Podcast
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and Kyle talk with the founder of the Chanda Plan Foundation and the Chanda Center for Health Chanda Hinton and her physical th...
16 BFR and VTE
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and the guys tackle the complicated decision making process involved in choosing whether or not to use BFR when considering the...
15 BFR And Tendon?
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Johnny and the guys discuss the recent paper published by Center showing similar adaptations in tendon with heavy load training and lo...
14 Baseball Podcast
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Owens Recovery Science Podcast Johnny chats with Jeremiah Randall, PT, ATC of the Houston Astros, and Seth Blee, PT, DPT of the...
13 Ischemic Pre-Conditioning
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast the guys take on the topic of Ischemic Pre-Conditioning. They discuss why it works and how clinicians might use it to aid their client...
12 BFR: Acute responses and use in ACL Rehab
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys breakdown some recent papers covering the acute physiologic responses to BFR exercise as they relate to pressure, and two pap...
11 Blood Flow Restriction And Orthobiologics (PRP)
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we break down what Orthobiologics such as PRP and "Stem Cell" injections actually are, how they are used, how they are abused and ...
10 Progressions for BFR: From the Acute phase to Chronic Condition
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's Podcast, Johnny, Kyle, Zac and Ben discuss how you would progress your BFR programming after injury or surgery. Check out our website at...
9 Bone & BFR
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we discuss the recent presentation by Dr Bradley Lambert and Methodist Healthcare System Houston on the effects of PBFR on Bone af...
8 BFR And Soccer
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we discuss the application of Personalized BFR in soccer. My guests are Kurt Andrews Director of Sports Medicine at Sporting Kans...
7 Can You Really Get Proximal Changes Above The Cuff
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common questions we get is the effect of BFR on the trunk muscles such as the shoulder and hip. In today's podcast, we discuss the th...
6 Heart Failure And BFR?
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, Johnny discusses the use of BFR in populations with heart and peripheral vascular disease with Dr. Lawrence Cahalin, Ph.D., PT, Bo...
5 It's Electric!
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we discuss the use of electrical stimulation with BFR and it's potential to improve outcomes over passive applications. Our guest...
4 Hypoxia Can Help! Really, It Can!
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we discuss the role that short bouts of hypoxia can play to activate very powerful pathways and their potential medical use. In p...
3 Stop The Muscle Dump!
02 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Your patients are losing muscle fast. There are only a few things we can do to slow this process. On today's podcast, we discuss one of those things...
2 Broaching The Subject Of PBFR With A Surgeon
06 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Our team discusses the ever growing popularity of BFR in the clinical setting including recent publications from Orthopedic leaders and its overall sa...
1 Owens Recovery Science Podcast Intro
16 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, Thank you for tuning into Owens Recovery Science podcast! Social Media Channels: Website OwensRecoveryScience.com Facebook https://www.fa...