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350 ‒ Injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for every decade

Kyler Brown is a sports rehab chiropractor who specializes in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, & guiding clients from rehab back to peak performance. As co-founder of the private training program 10 Squared alongside Peter, Kyler shares his approach to injury prevention & performance optimization—highlighting how overlooked movement patterns can quietly lead to chronic issues over time. He outlines a practical framework for assessing & treating individuals, highlights the importance of understanding movement dynamics & asymmetries, & discusses personalized rehab strategies through real-world case studies. The conversation also explores the psychological side of recovery, including the role of fear & mental barriers in rehabilitation. Kyler shares actionable tools to evaluate movement patterns & implement training strategies that support long-term strength & health. View show notes here: https://bit.ly/3HmnQEo Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:37 - The personalized rehab strategy for Peter’s shoulder surgery that sparked creation of a training program called 10 Squared 0:10:42 - Training for the marginal decade: why precision & purpose are essential for quality of life 0:18:20 - The Centenarian Decathlon: how training for long-term capacity enhances both current & future quality of life 0:24:59 - How the shortcomings of conventional rehab & performance systems led to the creation of 10 Squared, a personalized training model focused on long-term physical capacity & individualized care 0:33:07 - Case study: how personalized assessment & treatment at 10 Squared helps uncover the root causes of injuries 0:43:19 - The role of the “core” in movement & injury prevention, & the importance of training stability before strength 0:51:32 - The layered assessment process used at 10 Squared to determine whether a person is ready to perform dynamic movements 0:55:48 - Case study: the rehab plan designed to treat a hamstring injury while preserving fitness & preventing reinjury 0:59:50-Training approach for clients with minimal training history 1:04:52-How to train foot reactivity, tendon resilience, & explosive capacity in a safe, progressive way 1:09:34-Peter’s foot & ankle pain: how to diagnose, treat, & strengthen the lower extremities 1:19:15-How fear & perception influence recovery, what drives back pain, & when to choose surgery vs. treatment 1:29:20-Could AI eventually deliver an individualized rehab & training experience? 1:32:08-Kyler’s professional evolution from traditional chiropractic care to a performance-based rehab philosophy 1:38:22-How 10 Squared provides precision rehab & training in a remote format 1:41:27-How Peter resolved a severe back pain flare-up using DNS-guided isometric exercise 1:47:52-How to identify & treat common joint pain (neck, back, knee, shoulder) & help avoid surgery -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, & all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, & much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan & simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/

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May 26, 20251h 50mWatch on YouTube ↗

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May 26, 2025
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Kyler Brown is a sports rehab chiropractor who specializes in injury recovery, pre- and post-surgical rehabilitation, & guiding clients from rehab back to peak performance. As co-founder of the private training program 10 Squared alongside Peter, Kyler shares his approach to injury prevention & performance optimization—highlighting how overlooked movement patterns can quietly lead to chronic issues over time. He outlines a practical framework for assessing & treating individuals, highlights the importance of understanding movement dynamics & asymmetries, & discusses personalized rehab strategies through real-world case studies. The conversation also explores the psychological side of recovery, including the role of fear & mental barriers in rehabilitation. Kyler shares actionable tools to evaluate movement patterns & implement training strategies that support long-term strength & health. View show notes here: https://bit.ly/3HmnQEo Become a member to receive exclusive content: https://peterattiamd.com/subscribe/ Sign up to receive Peter's email newsletter: https://peterattiamd.com/newsletter/ 0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:37 - The personalized rehab strategy for Peter’s shoulder surgery that sparked creation of a training program called 10 Squared 0:10:42 - Training for the marginal decade: why precision & purpose are essential for quality of life 0:18:20 - The Centenarian Decathlon: how training for long-term capacity enhances both current & future quality of life 0:24:59 - How the shortcomings of conventional rehab & performance systems led to the creation of 10 Squared, a personalized training model focused on long-term physical capacity & individualized care 0:33:07 - Case study: how personalized assessment & treatment at 10 Squared helps uncover the root causes of injuries 0:43:19 - The role of the “core” in movement & injury prevention, & the importance of training stability before strength 0:51:32 - The layered assessment process used at 10 Squared to determine whether a person is ready to perform dynamic movements 0:55:48 - Case study: the rehab plan designed to treat a hamstring injury while preserving fitness & preventing reinjury 0:59:50-Training approach for clients with minimal training history 1:04:52-How to train foot reactivity, tendon resilience, & explosive capacity in a safe, progressive way 1:09:34-Peter’s foot & ankle pain: how to diagnose, treat, & strengthen the lower extremities 1:19:15-How fear & perception influence recovery, what drives back pain, & when to choose surgery vs. treatment 1:29:20-Could AI eventually deliver an individualized rehab & training experience? 1:32:08-Kyler’s professional evolution from traditional chiropractic care to a performance-based rehab philosophy 1:38:22-How 10 Squared provides precision rehab & training in a remote format 1:41:27-How Peter resolved a severe back pain flare-up using DNS-guided isometric exercise 1:47:52-How to identify & treat common joint pain (neck, back, knee, shoulder) & help avoid surgery -------- About: The Peter Attia Drive is a deep-dive podcast focusing on maximizing longevity, & all that goes into that from physical to cognitive to emotional health. With over 90 million episodes downloaded, it features topics including exercise, nutritional biochemistry, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, mental health, & much more. Peter Attia is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan & simultaneously improving their healthspan. Learn more: https://peterattiamd.com Connect with Peter on: Facebook: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDTW Instagram: http://bit.ly/PeterAttiaMDIG Subscribe to The Drive: Apple Podcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveApplePodcasts Overcast: http://bit.ly/TheDriveOvercast Spotify: http://bit.ly/TheDriveSpotify Google Podcasts: http://bit.ly/TheDriveGoogle Disclaimer: This podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing, or other professional healthcare services, including the giving of medical advice. No doctor-patient relationship is formed. The use of this information and the materials linked to this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they have, and they should seek the assistance of their healthcare professionals for any such conditions. I take conflicts of interest very seriously. For all of my disclosures and the companies I invest in or advise, please visit my website where I keep an up-to-date and active list of such companies. For a full list of our registered and unregistered trademarks, trade names, and service marks, please review our Terms of Use: https://peterattiamd.com/terms-of-use/

SPEAKERS

  • Peter Attia

    host

    Physician and host of The Drive podcast focused on longevity and performance medicine.

  • Kyler Brown

    guest

    Chiropractic-trained rehab/performance clinician specializing in injury prevention, recovery, and athletic performance.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Peter Attia MD, featuring Peter Attia and Kyler Brown, 350 ‒ Injury prevention, recovery, and performance optimization for every decade explores kyler Brown and Peter Attia on Precision Rehab for Lifelong Capacity Attia describes how his shoulder surgery, with Kyler Brown and surgeon Alton Barron coordinating pre-surgical prehab and an early sling-free recovery, inspired 10 Squared and its focus on training for the marginal decade and the Centenarian Decathlon.

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