The Sports Doctor, July 15, 2026
The Sports Doctor with Dr. Robert A Weil, D.P.M.
Guests, Dave Buchanan and Mike Andrews
Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor July 15, 2026
David Buchanan, Kinesiotherapist at Rock Balanced Health & Performance & Mike Andrews, Medical Fitness Director at Restorefit, both followers of the late great sports therapist Bob Gajda return! Then, it’s 'The Sports Doctor Is In' with some Dr. Bob wisdom and your questions and emails!
Guest, Dave Buchanan
David J. Buchanan is a well-respected sports performance trainer and registered kinesiotherapist with more than 30-years’ experience working with professional, college and high school athletes to improve performance through a propriety system he has perfected called Performance Medicine™, a mix of sports and medicine that is aimed at fine-tuning the body’s neural network into a smooth proficient machine.
Buchanan is the founder of Rock Balanced Health & Performance, Inc., where he developed the Performance Foundation System. This system is based on individualized training and rehabilitation protocols using his Proprio-reactive Training™ method, which is aimed at improving one’s vestibular control – the body’s ability to process mental and balancing functions to improve performance through joint alignment.
Buchanan’s approach helps athletes improve performance through his effective training system along with the strong rapport he builds with his clients. Dave has worked with more than 2,000 athletes over the past 30 years, including some of the biggest names in professional and collegiate sports:
- Jim McMahon, former quarterback, Super Bowl Champion, Chicago Bears
- Jim Harbaugh, former quarterback, Super Bowl Champion, Chicago Bears
- Bryan Cox, Coach, New York Jets; Super Bowl Champion, New England Patriots
- Justin McCariens, wide receiver, Tennessee Titans, New York Jets
- Ryan Diem, offensive tackle, Super Bowl Champion, Indianapolis Colts
- Kevin Walters, wide receiver, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans
- Gary Barnige, tight end, Carolina Panthers and Cleveland Browns
- Brett Basanez, quarterback, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears
- Jordan Lynch, Running back, Chicago Bears
- Alex Bayer, Tight End, St. Louis Rams
Guest, Mike Andrews
Mike has a Master of Science degree in applied kinesiology from the University of Illinois-Chicago. He currently is the medical fitness director of RestoreFit where he consults and trains clients ranging from post-rehabilitation to elite level athletes. He brings 40 years of experience, which started under a 7-year apprenticeship with legendary kinesiologist Bob Gajda. After two years at Sports Fitness Institute, he went to Wheaton Orthopedics’ physical therapy department. He finished his day training athletes at Sports Performance and Rehabilitation Institute, located in the same building. During this time, 1980 to 1983, he was the Strength and Conditioning coach for the Chicago Blackhawks.
Mike spent the next 20 years developing health and fitness centers in the greater Chicago area. He continued to train clients and conduct continuing education workshops for personal trainers. Mike worked with Marionjoy Rehabilitation Hospital to integrated patients into Parks Plus Fitness Center, where he was the general manager.
He was the Supervisor of Corporate Fitness for Edward Elmhurst Hospital, bringing health and wellness programs to numerous corporations. At the same time, he privately trained clients and elite level sports teams.
Currently he is affiliated with Right Fit, where he trains clients of various functional abilities, most of whom are over the age of 60 and have one or more medical risk factors. He does in-home training in the western suburbs of Chicago.
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 Healthy Life 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.
