Sports Medicine Project
Blake Withers
Join Blake as he dives into the world of Sports Medicine — from injuries and injections to running and performance. Perfect for clinicians and healthcare enthusiasts, this fortnightly podcast blends real-life clinical insights with evidence-based discussions to help you treat smarter and work better. With a background in research, biomechanics, and podiatry, Blake shares practical tips you can actually use to improve patient outcomes and stay up to date. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in conflicting advice on how to manage injuries — this podcast will cut through the noise.
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May 22, 2022 • 1h 10min
#25 - Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Mr Ahmad Malik.
Send us a Text Message.A great episode discussing foot and ankle operative and non-operative management options. We were very lucky to gain the knowledge and expertise from Dr Ahmad Malik, London Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Dr Ahmad Malik has a particular interest in sports injuries, trauma and complex foot deformities and believes in treating patients surgically only when all other measures have been attempted. In this episode we cover achilles ruptures, forefoot management, orthotics,...
May 15, 2022 • 41min
#24 - Shoulder Surgery, Orthotics, Lisfranc and Severs Management
Send us a Text Message.Today's episode we talk on many topics. Don't mind the audio for the first few minutes - still figuring the mics out...We added a new segment into the podcast. You guys have to head over to the instagram and send us a question/case study/Clinical quesiton and we will answer it. Anything goes, as long as it sits within the musculoskeletal system. Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicineproject/Hope a cracking week legends!Support the Show.Cli...
May 8, 2022 • 37min
#23 - Can Shoes Prevent Injury?
Send us a Text Message.Can shoes prevent injury? Have a listen to hear our thoughts! Spoiler alert! Probably not, but that can be very useful for other aspects of injury management. In this episode we chat footwear and how you can start to think about prescribing shoes/shoe characteristics for particular injuries and foot types. We go through some real cases to get you thinking and talk through our clinical reasoning for the decisions we make regarding shoes. We think you will get a lot out o...
May 5, 2022 • 17min
#22 - An Evidence Based Guide to Running Return
Send us a Text Message.How to build back from injury and how to build your running in general.It's a simply concept I think both clinicians and patients are able to understand. Remember - it's not a race. Longevity of running should be the goal, not getting back two weeks earlier. The biggest risk factor for Injury is a previous injury. Ask yourself, is a few weeks really worth it?Follow the concept.1. Frequency 2. Volume 3. Intesntiy Its worked for me and I think it will work...
May 2, 2022 • 1h 5min
Dr Sian Allen - Wearable Technology & Data Analytics
Send us a Text Message.Can we use wearable technology to be better clinicians in practice? 👩🏼⚕️How do we get better at interpreting the data for athletic performance? ⛹🏻♂️We think wearable technology can improve your performance when used with the right knowledge, which you will get from listening in to this podcast! 🎤 We learnt so much during this chat, we know you will too! 🤸🏻♀️“Sian has spent over 10 years providing sport science support to athletes and coaches in Olympic, Paralymp...
Apr 28, 2022 • 10min
Clinical Treasure: The Most Important Appointment.
Send us a Text Message.This one is for the clinicians and students!G'day you made snakes,Today's episode is short and sweet with Justin Smith. Justin is a clinical educator, Podiatrist and absolute weapon of a teacher. We are talking about the review appointment. The appointment after the initial. This is a common one that people tend to get stuck with. I understand though, we think as long as things are improving, we don't need to change and if things aren't improving, then w...
Apr 25, 2022 • 46min
Strength Training for Running Injuries & Performance
Send us a Text Message.What's up rockstars? We are back to our normal schedule!How sure are you strength training helps reduce or even prevent running injuries? There isn't a lot of research out there, I mean... logically it make sense but when we try to create the conditions for it to be true, we don't see it. Don't get me wrong, we both prescribe regular strength training to all of our patients, not just our running patients.I hope you all do.We went long on this one - we really had some ag...
Apr 18, 2022 • 28min
Compartment Syndrome management... simple right?
Send us a Text Message.WE did it! This episode is special to us as we hit our milestone that we set out when we started. We said would reevaluate if it is worth continuing and due to the response from you all, we definitely are!Episode: How confident is your understanding of Compartment Syndrome?The knowledge about lower leg chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is largely obtained from highly selected populations. Patient characteristics may therefore not be appropriate for the...
Apr 10, 2022 • 34min
Does training differ between men and women? Hint..it should.
Send us a Text Message.VERY excited to get this episode out there! Training considerations for the female athlete. This is relevant to clinicians, coaches and male and female athletes. The new and taboo topic of menstrual cycles and sex differences. Is it really that relevant? Do I really need to consider this with training or when rehabbing the female athlete? The answer is YES! What are the current issues?Why should we consider the menstrual cycle more as clinicians, coaches and a...
Apr 5, 2022 • 28min
Research Review (BJSM): Dutch Consensus statement on Achilles Tendinopathy
Discussion on the Dutch consensus statement on Achilles Tendinopathy, changing perspectives on stretching, challenges in treatment guidelines, managing pain levels and exercise prescription, impact of warm clothing on tendon health, objective outcome measures in clinical practice, debates on measuring progress and treatment modalities
