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In this episode, Adam sits down with Dr. Jennifer Reiner-Marcello, a sports chiropractor with over 20 years of experience in professional baseball, collegiate athletics, and private performance rehab. Together, they dive deep into one of the most misunderstood topics in movement science—posture—and challenge the outdated notions of “good vs. bad” movement.

You’ll learn why posture is simply the body’s response to load, sport, and environment, and how performance professionals must stop forcing perfect alignment and start appreciating adaptive capacity. Dr. Marcello breaks down the concept of narrow vs. wide archetypes, explains how training affects rotational athletes differently, and offers real-world case studies from her work with MLB pitchers.

They discuss manual therapy, positional assessment, and movement retraining—tying them together across the rehab-performance continuum. You’ll hear candid takes on DNS, PRI, FMS, and SFMA and learn how Dr. Marcello integrates these models into her individualized programming strategies.

Why posture isn’t “good” or “bad”—and why it just is

How Jen's journey from UCSD to MLB shaped her holistic philosophy

The critical difference between narrow and wide archetypes in programming

How posture and movement are adaptations to sport—not dysfunctions

When and how to intervene on movement patterns in elite athletes

The blending of manual therapy, exercise, and performance work across the continuum

Jen’s take on DNS, PRI, SFMA, and FMS—and how she integrates their best parts

Why pitchers are uniquely sensitive to small mechanical changes

Case study: how changing training strategy helped a 6’9” MLB pitcher regain velocity

Advice for clinicians and athletes on building their own movement awareness

This episode is a must-listen for anyone working in sports rehab, physical therapy, or performance training.

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In this episode of Finding Small Wins, Adam Loiacono sits down with Anthony Kjenstad, founder of Firefly Recovery, to explore the science and simplicity neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in sports recovery and post-op recovery.

From his start in orthopedic devices to landing a successful pitch on Shark Tank, Anthony shares the journey of Firefly—from medical necessity to high-performance essential. The two unpack the physiology behind NMES and its head-to-head comparisons with pneumatic compression boots. Whether it’s reducing swelling overnight, enhancing fluid movement on long flights, or even accelerating recovery post-pitch for MLB and NFL athletes, this conversation covers it all.

Adam and Anthony also discuss how understanding the principles of circulation and muscle activation unlock countless uses—from managing stiffness post-surgery to supporting sleep recovery.

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In this powerhouse episode of Finding Small Wins, Adam Loiacono is joined by performance health specialist Nate Barry for a deep-dive conversation that goes far beyond sets and reps. Nate’s experience working with elite NFL and MLB athletes has driven him into the world of functional and precision medicine, where he now specializes in helping individuals thrive by leveraging diagnostics, mitochondrial health, light exposure, grounding, and recovery routines that actually move the needle.

This episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies used by the world’s best athletes—and how everyday people can apply them. From defining recovery as “returning to homeostasis,” to highlighting how circadian rhythms, blue light, and magnetism directly impact health, Nate delivers science-backed, simple changes anyone can implement today. Learn what labs matter, why mitochondria are your body’s battery, and how a walk outside barefoot might be the best supplement you’re not taking.

If you’re a physical therapist, coach, or simply someone who cares about their long-term performance, this episode is packed with takeaways.

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