Victory Over Injury Podcast

Victory Over Injury Podcast

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.

Episodes

October 8, 2021 30 mins

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. ...

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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 tra...

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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 accompl...

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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 U...

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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...

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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 Game...

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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 ath...

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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,...

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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 g...

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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 ...

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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...

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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 ra...

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April 30, 2021 131 mins

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 lo...

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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 partne...

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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 grea...

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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...

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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 Ti...

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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 “...

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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 "Tarza...

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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 wor...

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