BEAU BEARD, DC

Dr. Beau Beard is the co-founder of The FARM. He has been interested in the fields of health and human performance since suffering a femur fracture in middle school resulting in surgery. He was told he would never play sports again. With proper rehabilitation and a phenomenal chiropractor, he was back to playing multiple sports within a year. Dr. Beard is an internationally recognized educator and speaker, specializing in topics from running performance, environmental health, and clinical reasoning. He has consulted and worked with professional athletes, Olympic medalists, multiple branches of the military and special operations units, and many university-level athletics programs.

Dr. Beard has spent the last decade heavily involved in all aspects of running, competing at the highest level of trail running, treating professional and Olympic runners, coaching for the Navy Wounded Warrior track & field team as well as coaching numerous runners of varying levels. His unique mix of experience has allowed Dr. Beau to bring a fresh perspective to the treatment and training of lower extremity injuries and issues.

Speaker Disclosures:

Financial: Dr. Beau Beard is the CEO of The Farm and has an employment relationship with Blackburn Golf. He receives royalties as a published author. Dr. Beard receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc.

Non-financial: Dr. Beau Beard serves on the board of directors for Rehabilitation 2 Performance. He is a member of the International Society of Clinical Rehab Specialists, the American Chiropractic Association, the American Board Chiropractic Sports Physicians, the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council, and the National Strength & Conditioning Association.