Today, I have a special guest Dr. Luke Pomerantz who is an Orthopedic Surgeon out of San Diego, California, and a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. He shares with us the most common sports injuries he sees among combat athletes, his experiences as a surgeon, and best practices for healing and treating the injuries he sees.   As a lifelong athlete, Luke has always been immersed in the world of sports and that passion has now led him to his current career. He loves the opportunity to help others heal, lead healthy lives, and pursue a lifetime of athleticism.   I appreciate the insight he shares today and hope his words inspire you to keep working hard and achieve your goals!   Find Dr. Luke on Instagram @dr_lucius.   If you are a pregnant or postpartum BJJ athlete, make sure to check out the BJJ During Pregnancy & Postpartum Workshop! You’ll learn how to adjust during pregnancy and how to safely return to the mat: https://go.briannabattles.com/combat-workshop-registration   MORE ABOUT THE SHOW: The Practice Brave podcast brings you the relatable, trustworthy and transparent health & fitness information you're looking for when it comes to coaching, being coached and transitioning through the variables of motherhood and womanhood. You will learn from athletes and experts in the women's health and coaching/performance realm as they share their knowledge and experience on all things Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism. Whether you're a newly pregnant athlete or postpartum athlete, knowing how to adjust your workouts, mental approach and coaching can be confusing. Each week we'll be tackling questions around adjusting your workouts and mindset, diastasis recti, pelvic health, mental health, identity, and beyond. Through compelling interviews and solo shows, Brianna speaks directly to where you're at because she's been there too! Tune in every other week and share the show with your athlete friends!