Dr. Andreo Spina interviews a diverse group of educators, athletes, and industry leaders in health & fitness.
About Dr. Andreo Spina…
A published author, and international speaker on the topics of joint health, human movement, sports performance, and injury management, Dr. Spina's training and manual therapy systems are currently utilized by practitioners world-wide including medical professionals and dozens of professional sports organizations, athletes, and performers in the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, UFC and more.
Training NFL athletes isn’t about chasing perfect programs. It’s about making the right decisions inside real-world constraints.
This conversation isn’t about drills or programming trends. It’s about building and maintaining physical qualities during an NFL season — when athletes are competing weekly, managing injuries, absorbing collisions, and still expected to improve.
Phil Matusz, former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, breaks down what the role actually demands: progressing strength within tight time windows, adjusting around injuries, and balancing performance with recovery week after week.
We’ve known Tusz since his time as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston College. His perspective comes from years operating in elite locker rooms, where programming is dictated by reality — not theory.
Full episode available on YouTube.For more information, visit www.functionanatomyseminars.com
23 Oct 2025
Ep_36: Flowing with Mike Fitch
In this episode of Control Yourself, Dr. Andreo Spina sits down with Mike Fitch, founder of Animal Flow, for a deep conversation on the art and science of movement education.
They discuss how systems evolve over time, what it means to teach with integrity, and how to balance creativity with structure when designing training for humans—not just athletes.
Topics include movement variability, joint health, programming, and redefining what “longevity” in training really means. It’s a candid exchange between two educators who’ve spent their careers refining how people move, think, and teach.
🎥 Watch the full conversation on YouTube👉 Learn more or get certified: www.functionalrangesystems.com👉 Find Animal Flow classes worldwide: www.animalflow.com
12 Aug 2025
Ep 35: Manual Therapy, Palpation, and the Truth About Tissue Change
In this episode of The Control Yourself Podcast, Dr. Andreo Spina is joined by fellow FRS instructor Dr. John Saratsiotis for a focused deep dive into palpation—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into the broader Functional Range Systems approach.
Together, they break down some of the most common misconceptions surrounding manual therapy, including the long-standing myth that therapists are “breaking up” scar tissue with their hands. Instead, the conversation shifts toward a more nuanced and evidence-based understanding of how touch and tension serve as inputs that can guide tissue adaptation—when applied with intent.
They discuss:
The role of palpation as a diagnostic skill
Why most injuries happen in “normal” ranges—not end range
How reference structures act like anatomical landmarks for tissue assessment
The physiological basis of mechanotransduction and why it matters
How FRC® practitioners and FR® clinicians alike can sequence inputs for lasting change
Whether you’re using palpation to enhance movement assessment or refine your hands-on interventions, this episode is packed with practical insight and clinical gems you can bring straight to the mat, the gym, or the treatment table.
🎧 Stream it now and elevate how you feel, interpret, and influence human tissue.
Full episode also available on YouTube.
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