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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Mar 3, 2022 • 20min
How the hell do you treat Forefoot Bursitis?
Send us a Text Message.I had a classic case in clinic. A Plantar 2nd Metatarsal head bursitis - very common and usually very easy to treat. I cant wait to hear all your opinions on this case and what I said and did. If you are a new graduate or a health professionals who struggles to help when people have forefoot pain. This is for you!!Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_c...
Feb 27, 2022 • 21min
Where did that belief come from? And does it actually make sense?
Send us a Text Message.A case study with Kelly and special guest appearance from Tania (Kelly's Mum) her recent shoulder injury. A brief subjective and objective history before diving into Tania’s recent physiotherapy experience. This podcast is more aimed towards clinicians with a specific focus on beliefs and how to address them and bring them to light with your patients. Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipb...
Feb 20, 2022 • 45min
Busting Running Strike Pattern Myths!
Send us a Text Message.Ever heard striking on your forefoot with running is better?Do you know where the best place to strike is?What about if you're injured, does it change then?Listen along as we tell you the evidence, not what your instagram coach says. We combine evidence and our experience treating runners to give you practical take homes as well as the knowledge so you are able to explain to patients, athletes and friends what the bloody hell all the fuss is about. Support the Show...
Feb 12, 2022 • 17min
It isn't ALWAYS your Achilles!!
Send us a Text Message.Achilles pain not improving with yourself or with your patients?Have you considered the differential diagnosis of a Paratendon? We see this missed clinically a lot. I had a patient this week that I wanted to discuss with you all how I approached it and how you can get the diagnosis and treatment right every time.The treatment is vastly different, almost the opposite so make sure to listen through and understanding the clinical pearls you can use.Support the Show.Clinica...
Feb 6, 2022 • 32min
Stretching..Is it worth it?
Send us a Text Message.Static Stretching has long been thought of as an important factor to consider for injury and performance. This episode is aimed at challenging that argument. Well, we can't really call it a challenge since the evidence for static stretching is 20+ years old and has been disproven consistently over the last 10 years.Honestly, its not that important.. there are better choices to to be made with your time. It's not just our opinion, its the consensus amongst the scientific...
Feb 4, 2022 • 2min
Introduction - Who we are and why?
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to the Sports Medicine Project.This show is about weekly evidence-based discussions around all things Sports Medicine. We discuss injuries, running, performance, myths in rehab, the latest evidence, clinical anecdotes, case studies, and much more. Blake works alongside world-renowned Sport doctors within a multidisciplinary clinic and with the University as a researcher, clinical educator and Podiatrist. Kelly is a Physiotherapist working in the private practice...
