The Sports Doctor, January 31, 2024
The Sports Doctor with Dr. Robert Weil
Guests, Craig Hubbard and Liah Kraft-Kristaine
Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor January 31, 2024
Craig Hubbard, Australia’s KISS Ankle Sprain safety & mobility systems expert joins me along with Liah Kraft-Kristaine, Mental Toughness Specialist, Author& Keynote Speaker. Then, it’s 'The Sport Doctor is In' with some Bob Gajda wisdom and your questions and emails!
Guest, Craig Hubbard
Australian born Craig Hubbard is Founder and principal designer for KiSS Ankle Co. Craig
played NBL basketball (Australian equivalent of the NBA) while he studied Engineering then
later attained a degree in Biomechanics and Exercise Rehabilitation. As an athlete he injured
fingers, thumbs and ankles, and confused and frustrated by rehab and return to play options,
he developed his own he could play or work in. His first US patent was the heat molding
thumb brace now copied around the globe.
He dedicated 1.5 years to understanding the ‘function’ of ankle injury and repair and
consulting Ankle surgeons before designing the ‘form’ of devices to address the injury and
effectively prevent it. Simply titled ‘An Ankle Brace’ his second US Patent forms the basis
for KiSS ankle systems for PPE and for rehab.
He found others wanted protection and function, including some of Australia’s elite ankle and
hand surgeons, athletes and teams, who often competed when they otherwise couldn't.
Surgeons loved the Medical Intent; The products were both medical and safety devices while
others were, and still are just braces, and taping, little more than an anachronism and source
of revenue for trainers and Physiotherapists.
Craig is a passionate advocate for independent testing and standards for Ankle PPE,
lobbying the NOCSAE which tests all other US sports safety equipment, from helmets to
shin pads, but strangely not those devices used on the most common sports injury on the
planet. Craig still lives and works in Australia where he facilitates the local manufacture of
high-quality hand-made ankle PPE and exercise rehabilitation systems for export around the
world.
Guest, Liah Kraft-Kristaine
The Sports Doctor
The Sports Doctor is in! Dr. Robert A Weil, Sports Podiatrist, specializes in orthotics that improve alignment, stability, balance & performance. He has practiced podiatry & sports medicine for over 30 years in the Aurora- Naperville area and was recently inducted into the prestigious 2019 National Fitness Hall Of Fame. Dr. Bob has treated many of the world’s premier athletes from all types of sports. He is the host of “The Sports Doctor™” Radio Show. The show is now featured on BBS Radio Network, UK Health Radio Network & Sports 4 Fanz Radio. Dr. Bob was formerly on HealthyLife Radio and was also on WDCB public radio in Chicago for over 20 years. He has written articles for many newspapers & magazines and is a frequent guest on other networks. And his new book, co-written with Sharkie Zartman, titled '#Hey Sports Parents! An Essential Guide for Any Parent with a Child in Sports' - is now available on Amazon!
Join the Sports Doctor and his great guests for important topical information for injury free exercise, wellness and sports performance for both adults and kids. Frequent topics include, the role of the foot in sports, all aspects of sports medicine including, proper sports shoes, youth safety, health, wellness, and sports performance for both adults and children.
