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The Sports Doctor, March 16, 2022

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Guests, Matt Dahl and Melissa Orth Fray

The Sports Doctor with Dr Robert Weil

Guests, Matt Dahl and Melissa Orth Fray

Guest, Matt Dahl

Guest Name
Matt Dahl
Guest Occupation
Creator of the innovative Sanddune Stepper
Guest Biography

California native and owner of Sanddune Stepper, Matt Dahl, currently resides off the beautiful Colorado River in Parker, Az. For the last 53 years, Matt has dedicated himself to training (training for what?). Everyday Matt proves wrong the myth old men can’t reclaim their movement and MANHOOD. Today at 67, Matt still throws on the skates, hops on the Harley or jet ski and rides. 

The Sanddune Stepper is a great prehab or rehab and performance tool for ANYBODY from pee wees to professionals to the elderly. What once started out as a tool for... Matt saw the need for entering Neurological and Rehabilitation genres that led to athletes and coaches using the Sanddune Stepper now at the highest level of performance training.

Guest, Melissa Orth Fray

Guest Name
Melissa Orth Fray
Guest Occupation
Personal Trainer, Performance specialist
Guest Biography

For over 25 years Melissa, a well-respected, former world champion athlete, hall of fame inductee, exercise physiologist, and single digit handicap golfer has built her practice around helping athletes improve their game, health and sense of well being.  

In her private practice she coaches a select group of elite athletes (players from the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls and Cubs) and seven touring golf professionals.  Power Break Fitness Edge is a program that incorporates key elements of her training and brings it to facilities in the chicagoland area. 

Melissa holds the following certifications:

  • TPI Fitness Certified (levels 1,2 and 3)
  • TPI Junior Certified (levels 2 and 3)
  • TPI certified golf coach (level 2)
  • TPI Speaker (level 2)
  • TRX Certified
  • Power Plate Certified ( Levels 1 and 2)
  • Spin Certified
  • K-Vest Certified
  • Russian Kettle Certified (RKC)
  • Has held certifications in (Zumba,  and Wellness Coaching)

In 1978, Melissa Orth was in the process of training to make the Olympic gymnastics team when a knee injury side-lined her. To strengthen that knee she began weight training with the former Mr. Universe (Mr. Olympia and Mr. America!), Bob Gadja. Under his guidance, Melissa discovered she had talent and in 1980, at the age of 17, Melissa became the World Champion Power Lifter in her division!

In 1982, she earned the body building title "Miss Collegiate America."Along with her athletic accomplishments, Melissa graduated from George Williams college in 1985 with her Bachelor in Science. She went on to achieve her MBA in 1987 from Aurora University proving that not all MBAs wear a 3 piece suit! After graduation, Melissa decided to try something new and different and for two years worked in sales for a large software company becoming their #1 sales person in her division.

The Sports Doctor

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The Sports Doctor is in! Dr. Robert A Weil, Sports Podiatrist, specializes in orthotics that improve alignment, stability, balance & performance. He has practiced podiatry & sports medicine for over 30 years in the Aurora- Naperville area and was recently inducted into the prestigious 2019 National Fitness Hall Of Fame. Dr. Bob has treated many of the world’s premier athletes from all types of sports. He is the host of “The Sports Doctor™” Radio Show. The show is now featured on BBS Radio Network, UK Health Radio Network & Sports 4 Fanz Radio. Dr. Bob was formerly on HealthyLife Radio and was also on WDCB public radio in Chicago for over 20 years. He has written articles for many newspapers & magazines and is a frequent guest on other networks. And his new book, co-written with Sharkie Zartman, titled '#Hey Sports Parents! An Essential Guide for Any Parent with a Child in Sports' - is now available on Amazon!

Join the Sports Doctor and his great guests for important topical information for injury free exercise, wellness and sports performance for both adults and kids. Frequent topics include, the role of the foot in sports, all aspects of sports medicine including, proper sports shoes, youth safety, health, wellness, and sports performance for both adults and children.

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Schedule Station
BBS Station 1
Schedule Broadcast Day
Wednesday
Starts
3:00 pm CT
Ends
3:55 pm CT
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