From Bracing Pioneer to Global Leader: Michael McBrayer on the Future of Sports Medicine.

From cutting up wetsuits to revolutionizing sports medicine - Michael McBrayer shares 38 years of orthopedic innovation! Hear the origin story of DonJoy, the future of recovery technology, and why this ACL research would NEVER get approved today.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introduction & Welcome
4:00 The DonJoy Origin Story - Named After Two Wives
10:00 Building Relationships with Pioneer Surgeons
15:00 AOSSM Circle of Honor Recognition
22:00 The Science Behind Knee Bracing & ACL Research
30:00 Innovation Timeline - Napkin to Product & AI
36:00 Working with NFL Athletes & Branding Rules
42:00 The No Pain Act & Post-Op Recovery Revolution
47:00 Laser Therapy, Shockwave & Future Technologies
52:00 Pediatric Sports Medicine & The Future

📖 ABOUT THIS EPISODE:
Michael McBrayer (Senior VP at Enovis/DonJoy) shares 38 years of sports medicine innovation - from cutting up wetsuits in 1978 to becoming the industry standard. Learn about the revolutionary strain gauge ACL studies, the No Pain Act's impact on opioid reduction, and why pediatric sports medicine needs specialized approaches.

🔥 KEY TOPICS:
DonJoy's origin story and genius naming strategy
Strain gauge studies that would never get approved today
Why every D1 football team (except one) uses DonJoy braces
The No Pain Act and cold therapy reimbursement
Laser therapy, shockwave treatment, and the future of recovery
Why kids aren't just "small adults" in sports medicine

👤 ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Michael McBrayer, Senior VP at Enovis, was inducted into the AOSSM Circle of Honor in 2020 alongside billionaire industry leaders - recognizing his extraordinary contributions to sports medicine over 38 years.
🎙️ ABOUT SPORTS DOC TALK:
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