This week on the Daly Dose, we discuss another fun weekend in the world of college football and the NFL, and some of the surprises that took place, including the Denver Broncos finally getting their first win!
Then, we are joined by world-renowned orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist Dr. Matthew Provencher!
Dr. Provencher has worked with some of the most elite athletes in the world. He was the head team physician for the New England Patriots during their 2014 Super Bowl season and has served as a physician for the US Ski and Snowboard Team.
He also serves as a 2nd opinion orthopaedist for the NFL, MLB, and the NHL. In addition to these positions, he has acted as an assistant team physician for the Boston Red Sox and Boston Bruins.
He was recently named as Chief Injury and Performance Analyst for FoxSports, where he and his team "the Predictors" provide injury and performance insights in the realm of professional and collegiate sports.
He continues his duties in the Navy as a Reservist and was most recently assigned to Navy Seal Team 17 in Coronado, CA.
We discuss the rate of NFL injuries on natural grass versus synthetic turf. Could New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers return this season? We also discuss what it was like working closely with Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, and some of the scariest injuries that he has seen in his amazing career!
Be sure to check out this edition of the Dose!