In this episode, Dan is joined by Andrew Hauser (ATC & Performance Coach), Desiree Dilorenzo (Chiropractor & Performance Coach), and Osama Imam (DPT & Orthopedic fellow) to discuss manual therapy interventions from a multi-disciplinary lens.
Desiree DiLorenzo is a chiropractor and movement specialist based in Los Angeles, California. With backgrounds in Exercise Science and chiropractic care, she helps clients recover from injury, reduce pain, and build resilience through a rehab-meets-training approach. Desiree emphasizes personalized care, movement mastery, and empowering patients to take ownership of their health and performance journey. Learn more at LA Sports & Spine and follow her on Instagram at @backintothesaddle.Andrew Hauser is a leader in the manual therapy, rehab, and performance space within professional sports. He previously directed the Rehab Department for the Los Angeles Dodgers and oversaw the Performance and Medical Departments for the Atlanta Braves before founding Continuum High Performance. Andrew specializes in integrating complex rehab and performance systems into practical strategies that help athletes improve performance and gain autonomy in their care. Learn more at Continuum High Performance and follow him on Instagram at @andrew_hauser_atsc.
Dr. Osama Imam is a physical therapist, educator, and manual therapy specialist based in Metro Detroit. He is fellowship-trained in orthopedic manual physical therapy (FAAOMPT), certified in dry needling, spinal manipulation, and musculoskeletal ultrasound, and serves as a senior dry needling instructor for the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy. Dr. Imam focuses on evidence-based care to help active adults and athletes reduce pain, improve function, and return confidently to training and sport. Learn more at Dynamic DPT and follow him on Instagram at dr.crackandneedles.
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