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Victory Over Injury Podcast

22 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 47 ratings

Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Alabama, has built a worldwide reputation for excellence in sports medicine and orthopaedic patient care, research, education and prevention.
Our practice works as a team to deliver multidisciplinary sports medicine and orthopaedic care, a concept pioneered by our co-founder, Dr. James R. Andrews.
The Victory Over Injury podcast is hosted by Dr. Michael K. Ryan, MD, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in sports medicine surgery, hip preservation surgery, as well as knee and hip replacements.
Dr. Ryan interviews numerous well renowned surgeons, including Dr. Andrews himself, professional sports trainers, coaches and colleagues, as they explore the many facets of the orthopedic world- one that is fascinating to say the least. Hear stories about professional athletes in the NFL, golf pros, college athletes, and much more.

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Episodes

Dr. Bhrett McCabe- Mental Health Awareness Week Feature

October 08, 2021 11:53 - 30 minutes - 28.8 MB

Focusing on national Mental Health Awareness Week, this episode of the "Victory Over Injury" Podcast, presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael K. Ryan's distinguished guest is Dr. Bhrett McCabe, PhD, clinical and sports psychologist. Selected content is featured from the "Victory Over Injury" full Episode 6, with Dr. McCabe, where various mental health issues experienced by athletes and non-athletes alike come into focus. Dr. McCabe's experience and suggestions provide thought pro...

Dr. Norman Waldrop - Foot & Ankle Surgeon at Andrews Sports Medicine

September 10, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 102 MB

In this episode of the "Victory Over Injury" Podcast, presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael K. Ryan talks with fellow orthopedic surgeon Dr. Norman Waldrop. A board-certified surgeon in foot and ankle surgery, a recipient of numerous academic awards and grants, Dr. Waldrop has published book chapters and peer-reviewed articles, and is an educator and faculty member at the American Sports Medicine Institute, where he trains surgical and non-surgical fellows. Dr. Waldrop is a cru...

Cassidy Lichtman - Pro Volleyball Player & Coach, Stanford Univ. & U.S. National Champion

August 20, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 172 MB

In this episode of the "Victory Over Injury" Podcast presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael K. Ryan takes a special deep dive into the life, career and experience of Cassidy Lichtman. An incredibly accomplished individual, who has and continues to overcome pain, she sheds light on how to persevere against overwhelming odds. Cassidy is an extremely accomplished athlete, coach, and entrepreneur whose success could have easily been derailed early in life. Yet, she possesses a uniqu...

Hunter Kemper - Triathlete - 4-Time Olympian

July 30, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 177 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael Ryan welcomes Hunter Kemper, Professional Triathlete. Step into the shoes of a 4-time Olympian, 7-time U.S. National Elite Champion and World Champion to gain a unique perspective into the life, career and experience of this exceptional athlete. Hunter Kemper is the most decorated U.S. triathlete in history. A 4-time member of the USA Olympic triathlon team, he is one of only two men in the...

Chris Fowler - College Football and Tennis Host & Commentator

July 09, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast from Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael Ryan welcomes an expert of the airwaves, a commensurate commentator, and one of the most iconic voices in college football and Grand Slam tennis. He served as the host for College GameDay, the network’s Emmy-winning Saturday morning college football preview show, 1990 – 2014. It won the Sports Emmy for Best Weekly Studio Show in 2015, 2014, 2011, 2010 and 2008.  In addition, his tennis workload rem...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Chris Fowler - College Football and Tennis Host & Commentator

July 05, 2021 11:53 - 1 minute - 2.51 MB

This is a preview Victory Over Injury podcast episode presented by Andrews Sports Medicine with host Dr. Michael Ryan. This episode's special guest is Chris Fowler, who has progressed at ESPN over a quarter century to be one of the most respected hosts and play-by-play commentators in television, appears on many of ESPN’s marquee properties, primarily in college football and Grand Slam tennis. He served as the host for College GameDay, the network’s Emmy-winning Saturday morning college fo...

Dr. Lyle Cain - Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine

June 25, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 241 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, Dr. Michael K. Ryan takes a special deep dive into the life, career and experience of Dr. Lyle Cain, co-founder and managing partner of Andrews Sports Medicine. Dr. Cain is one of the most respected sports medicine specialists in the world, specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has operated on all types of athletes at the highest levels of elite, Olympic and professio...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Dr. Lyle Cain - Orthopaedic Surgeon - Sports Medicine

June 21, 2021 11:53 - 2 minutes - 3.33 MB

This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast presented by Andrews Sports Medicine. Your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan takes a deep dive into the life and career of one of his closest mentors, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Lyle Cain. Dr. Cain specializes in sports medicine and surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee.  He is co-founding member of Andrews Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, and is the co-director of the American Sports Medicine Institute orthopaedic fellowship pr...

Leanda Cave - World Champion Triathlete

June 11, 2021 11:53 - 1 hour - 207 MB

In this episode, Dr. Michael Ryan takes a deep dive into the life, career and experience of Leanda Cave, World Champion Triathlete. Leanda began competing in triathlons in 1993 as a 14 year old. From that early age, Leanda found pleasure and strength in pushing herself to the limit in a multidisciplinary sport, and form that point experienced a progressively ascendant trajectory in her career, eventually landing her as one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in the sport of triathlon....

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview- Leanda Cave - World Champion Triathlete

June 07, 2021 11:53 - 3 minutes - 3.81 MB

This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast presented by Andrews Sports Medicine, as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan takes a special deep dive into the life, career and experience of Leanda Cave, World Champion Triathlete. Leanda is one of the greatest athletes to ever compete in the sport of triathlon. As the winner of triathlons around the world including Ironman world championships, she has solidified herself as a future hall of fame triathlete. In the upcoming full-...

Dr. Bhrett McCabe, PhD, Clinical and Sports Psychologist

May 21, 2021 11:59 - 2 hours - 177 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan's distinguished guest is Dr. Bhrett McCabe, clinical and sports psychologist.  Dr. Bhrett McCabe, PhD, shares his championship experience as an athlete, with his clinical training as a psychologist and how to help competitors break free from their patterns of struggle and create winning solutions on their playing fields. Dr. McCabe is a speaker and author, and the consulting sports psychologist at the University of Alab...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Dr. Bhrett McCabe PhD, Clinical & Sports Psychologist

May 17, 2021 09:53 - 1 minute - 2.62 MB

This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Bhrett McCabe PhD., Clinical and Sports Psychologist. Dr. McCabe is a speaker and author, and the consulting sports psychologist at the University of Alabama, and other schools, working with all teams and coaching staff.  He also works extensively with professional athletes including 12+ PGA and LPGA Tour players whose rankings have reached #1 in the world, as well as with numero...

Dr. Jeff Dugas

April 30, 2021 11:53 - 2 hours - 301 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan's very special guest is his mentor, Dr. Jeff Dugas, co-founder and managing partner of Andrews Sports Medicine. Dr. Dugas is a distinguished sports medicine surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has operated on all types of athletes at the highest levels of elite, Olympic and professional competition. Dr. Dugas is the long-time team physician for Troy University Athletics, and n...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview - Dr. Jeff Dugas

April 26, 2021 11:53 - 2 minutes - 2.85 MB

This is the preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Jeff Dugas. Dr. Dugas pioneered the UCL Repair, an alternative to the Tommy John surgery with more rapid return to play, which now has more than 5 years of great results. Dr. Dugas, co-founder and managing partner of Andrews Sports Medicine, is a distinguished sports medicine surgeon, specializing in orthopaedic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He has operated on all t...

The Undertaker- Mark Calaway- WWE Superstar

April 09, 2021 10:52 - 1 hour - 118 MB

In this episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast, Dr. Michael Ryan  interviews Mark Calaway, aka The Undertaker, who just recently retired from the WWE at age 55. The Undertaker is arguably the greatest professional wrestler of all time. In addition to measurable accolades, his reverence among his peers is unmatched, and sentiment across WWE culture and among fellow WWE superstars, past and current, follows that "there is no greater WWE star than The Undertaker."

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview- The Undertaker

April 05, 2021 15:07 - 1 minute - 2.78 MB

This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews The Undertaker. He is arguably the greatest professional wrestler of all time. In addition to measurable accolades, his reverence among his peers is unmatched, and sentiment across WWE culture and among fellow WWE superstars, past and current, follows that "there is no greater WWE star than the Undertaker.  He is one of the most respected wrestlers and characters in the business." Onl...

Jeff Allen- University of Alabama Assoc. AD of Sports Medicine & Head Athletic Football Trainer

April 02, 2021 10:54 - 1 hour - 228 MB

In this episode, Dr. Michael Ryan interviews Jeff Allen, one of college athletic's most respected athletic trainers. Get exclusive  details about the world of athletic trainers, Alabama football, Jeff's passion for educating the next generation, and his love of breakfast...  Jeff Allen is the Associate Athletics Director, Sports Medicine for the University of Alabama and Head Athletic Trainer for the championship Alabama Crimson Tide football team under Coach Nick Saban. Since his arriva...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview hosted by Dr. Michael Ryan with guest Jeff Allen

March 29, 2021 11:55 - 1 minute - 2.8 MB

This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Jeff Allen. The Associate Athletics Director of Sports Medicine for the University of Alabama and Head Athletic Trainer for 18-time National Champion Alabama Football team, shares details about  his vital role to the team's success, and much more.    The full length podcast episode interview with Allen who has been called the “The Godfather of Athletic Training” by his students and m...

Dr. Kevin Wilk, Physical Therapist, DPT, FAPTA

March 12, 2021 12:23 - 1 hour - 243 MB

In this episode, Dr. Michael Ryan interviews Kevin Wilk, PT, DPT, FAPTA.  With over 33 years of experience, Kevin is one of the most highly regarded physical therapists in the world, and the leading authority in the rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopedic lesions. He and host Dr. Ryan discuss a variety of topics including: working alongside Dr. James Andrews for decades, the evolution of sports physical therapy, the "Tarzan Factor," fascinating stories about Drew Brees, Bo Jackson...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview hosted by Dr. Michael Ryan with guest Dr. Kevin Wilk

March 06, 2021 00:02 - 3 minutes - 8.15 MB

This is a preview episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host, Dr. Michael K. Ryan interviews Dr. Kevin Wilk.   Dr. Wilk has a distinguished career as a clinical physical therapist for the past 33 years. He is also an educator, researcher and leading authority in rehabilitation of sports injuries and orthopaedic lesions. The full length podcast episode interview with the man called the best physical therapist in the world, is coming soon...

Dr. James Andrews

February 12, 2021 04:37 - 1 hour - 233 MB

A special deep dive into the life, career, experience, and wisdom of the world’s most well-renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. James Andrews.  Born from humble roots in small-town Louisiana, Dr. Andrews followed familial influence to become a driven, innovative, energetic orthopaedic surgeon.  He helped craft and define the modern team physician, and helped pioneer the biggest revolution in sports medicine history - arthroscopic surgery.  His passionate investment in his relationships with ath...

Victory Over Injury Podcast Preview hosted by Dr. Michael Ryan with guest Dr. James R. Andrews

February 05, 2021 03:38 - 2 minutes - 6.89 MB

This is a preview of the premiere episode of the Victory Over Injury Podcast as your host Dr. Michael K. Ryan, interviews Dr. James R. Andrews, his first guest.   The full length podcast episode interview with the man known to most as the most important man in sports, world-renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon & Sports Medicine Specialist is coming soon...