The Sports Doctor, March 13, 2024
The Sports Doctor with Dr. Robert Weil
Guests, Josh Mackey and Darren Harpham
Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor March 13, 2024
Josh Mackey, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Pickleball Injury Prevention & Performance Expert joins me along with Darren Harpham, Henhat Orthotics Lab Manager & my decades long Specialist Consultant. Then, it’s 'The Sport Doctor Is In' with some Bob Gajda wisdom and your questions and emails!
Guest, Josh Mackey
About Dr. Josh Mackey, PT, DPT
With a background in sports like table tennis, badminton, and spikeball, it was easy for Josh to fall in love with the sport of pickleball.
After quickly starting to play the sport and competing against other players, he learned that many were struggling with pain and injury. Many of them had tried physical therapy, chiropractor, personal training, and other treatments in the past. Despite this, most were not getting the results they wanted.
This is where Dr. Josh began to search and look for a better solution. With his knowledge of the sport of pickleball and expertise as a doctor of physical therapy, he was able to bridge the gap between the two. He wanted to deliver a one-of-a-kind service designed specifically for pickleball players struggling with pain and injury.
Over the past year, Dr.Josh has been able to help hundreds of pickleball players all over the world. His goal is to help pickleball players bulletproof their bodies from injury so they can continue to compete against friends and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Guest, Darren Harpham
I started in the orthotic industry in 1987 as a Lab technician.
In a short time, I had worked my way up into a management position.
I have 30 plus years of biomechanical knowledge, all taught to me by my mentor, Dr. Michael J. Burns.
In my spare time, when I'm not at work, I like to hunt/fish, go on long walks or maybe go target practicing. I also try to spend as much time as I can with my grandson.
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.
