Peter “Pistol” Friesen: Excellence Through Experience: Lessons for Modern Sports Medicine

Peter “Pistol” Friesen: Excellence Through Experience: Lessons for Modern Sports Medicine

Author: Daniel Braun March 3, 2026 Duration: 59:27

In this episode, Dan is joined by Peter "Pistol" Friesen to discuss his experience as a clinician in addition to key takeaways for modern athlete care, including breathing and breathwork, dry needling, neural regulation and more.Peter “Pistol” Friesen is a veteran sports medicine clinician with over 46 years of experience across professional and collegiate athletics. He has worked in pro hockey, the CFL with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, NCAA basketball at NC State, and with elite volleyball programs. A respected educator, Peter teaches dry needling throughout the U.S. and Canada and lectures in physical therapy, sports, and orthopedics, blending performance, autonomics, and clinical mastery.Be sure to connect with Peter on LinkedIn or Instagram @peter.friesen.14Season 7 of the Braun Performance & Rehab Podcast is proudly supported by Pura Health, bringing ultrasound into every clinician’s hands. Learn more at purahealth.net and @pura.health_ultrasound.Additional support provided by Firefly Recovery, the official recovery partner of Braun Performance & Rehab (recoveryfirefly.com), and Dr. Ray Gorman of Engage Movement. Learn how to grow your income beyond sessions—follow @raygormandpt on Instagram and DM “Dan” for a free breakdown of the blended practice model.Episode Affiliates: MoboBoard (BRAWNBODY10), AliRx (DBraunRx), MedBridge (BRAWN), CTM Band (BRAWN10), Ice Shaker (affiliate link).If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who would benefit and leave a 5-star review.Explore more from Dan at linktr.ee/braun_pr.









Daniel Braun wears a lot of hats-physical therapy student, certified trainer, entrepreneur, and dedicated biohacker-and he brings that full spectrum of experience to every conversation on the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast. Instead of quick fixes or fads, this podcast digs into the practical, often nuanced, realities of building a sustainable and resilient life. You’ll hear from a diverse mix of experts, from physical therapists and strength coaches to innovators in wellness, all through Dan’s grounded perspective as someone actively working in the field. Episodes might explore the mechanics of a specific exercise, break down the science behind a popular biohack, or discuss the mental frameworks needed for long-term health entrepreneurship. It’s a space where academic knowledge meets real-world application, whether you're a fitness professional looking to deepen your practice or someone simply curious about optimizing your own well-being. Tune in weekly for thoughtful discussions that go beyond the surface, always aiming to translate complex ideas into actionable takeaways you can use immediately.
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