Terris Dior Hightower, Justin Lewis, Mike Lehr: Foot & Ankle Pathomechanics in Sport Performance and Rehabilitation
Braun Performance and RehabShow Notes
In the final episode of the 2025 season, Dan is joined by Dr. Terris Hightower, Dr. Justin Lewis and Dr. Mike Lehr to dive into foot and ankle mechanics. Terris Dior Hightower:Terris Dior Hightower, DPT, is a physical therapist and specialist in foot and ankle pathomechanics, with a focus on applied biomechanics, injury mechanisms, and performance optimization. He has worked across professional basketball environments, including the Washington Wizards, Washington Mystics, and Capital City Go-Go, supporting athletes through sports science, rehab, and performance roles. Terris bridges research and real-world application to challenge conventional thinking around lower-extremity injuries and tissue stress. Follow Terris on Instagram: @dr.terrishighpowerMike Lehr: Dr. Lehr is currently an associate professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Messiah University. His areas of interest and expertise are in orthopedic and sports physical therapy, teaching and learning, manual therapy for the foot and ankle, movement assessment techniques, and musculoskeletal injury prevention strategies. Dr. Lehr has had extensive higher education teaching experience as a core faculty member in an entry level doctoral physical therapy program. Clinically, he still maintains clinical practice in the outpatient setting. He is an accomplished scholar with numerous peer reviewed scholarly products over the last decade at the national and international level and has been lead instructor for many continuing education courses related to his area of expertise. For more on Dr. Lehr, you can check out his research gate here: www.researchgate.net/profile/Michael-Lehr Justin Lewis, DPM Justin Lewis is a surgically trained podiatrist specializing in sports medicine and complex foot and ankle pathology. With a background in exercise physiology, Justin brings a biomechanics-driven approach to athlete care, integrating advanced imaging, gait analysis, and innovative surgical techniques. His clinical interests include sesamoid injuries, bone stress injuries, and athlete-specific treatment strategies focused on preserving performance and long-term foot function.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinlewis_footsurgeryWebsite: https://www.mdfootandankle.com
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