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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Apr 10, 2023 • 41min
70 - Alex Bell (Ned Brockmann's Physio) Part 1 - What a bloke!
Send us a Text Message.Alex is a running physio who completed his Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Monash University and finished his physiotherapy degree in New York City. He specializes in high-level biomechanical assessment, using instrumented treadmills, 2D motion analysis, and force plate data to create individualized treatment programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement. He founded The Running Room to provide individuals with biomechanical and movement assessments that...
Apr 2, 2023 • 57min
69 - Jessica Stenson pt2 (Australian Olympic Marathoner) + Clinical conversations
Send us a Text Message.Sign up (: https://www.patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorIn this podcast, you will hear the inspiring story of Jessica Stenson, an Australian distance runner who discovered her passion for running as a child in Naracoorte, South Australia. Her rise in Australian distance running began with victories in road and cross-country races, which led to her brave debut at the Marathon distance in Nagoya, Japan in March 2012. Jessica's p...
Mar 26, 2023 • 56min
68 - Jessica Stenson (Australian Marathon Champion) + Case studies, Importance of Identifying, Exciting News, Ganglion Cysts & Wrist Fractures
Send us a Text Message.Sign up (: https://www.patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sports Medicine straight to your email: https://gmail.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c3dca95db0740390c60...
Mar 12, 2023 • 1h 16min
67 - Adam Didyk (Prt3) - Running Coach (TeamTempoRun) Coach (Jessica Stenson - GOLD - Marathon + Greg Lehman Course, Do you need a dx? Over complicating biomechanics
Send us a Text Message.In episode 67 of The Sports Medicine Project, hosts Blake and Kelly speak with Adam Didyk about running and coaching. They discuss topics such as collaboration between clinicians and coaches, the benefits of coaches for clinicians, and strategies for progressing runners with volume and intensity while minimizing injury risks. They also touch on running retraining, the impact of sports specialization on injury risk, and how to know when to move up in distance. In ad...
Mar 5, 2023 • 1h 21min
Foot & Ankle Surgeon - Dr Steven Kent (reshare)
Send us a Text Message.Every health care professional needs to listen to these insights!Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sports Medicine straight to your email: https://gmail.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c3dca95db0740390c605a128e&id=b41f1293caR...
Feb 26, 2023 • 59min
65 - Exploring Menstrual Cycles, Happy Careers, Pain Management, Fractured feet and confessions from our experience: Insights from Us
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we cover a range of topics including the menstrual cycle and how it affects performance, the satisfaction of working as a physio, the challenge of managing pain in sensitive tissues, the power and pitfalls of social media for healthcare professionals, and how personality affects language used in the clinic. We also touch on patient success stories, the importance of functional assessments, and acceptance and commitment therapy for chronic pain. Tune in ...
Feb 19, 2023 • 1h
64 - Dr Peter Malliaras -Pt 2 - Lower Limb tendinopathy
Send us a Text Message.Skip 30 minutes in to get straight to Dr Mallirias.Find out everything about corses and Dr Peter Malliaras https://www.tendinopathyrehab.comDr. Mallirias has been an active researcher in the field of tendinopathy for the past 15 years and obtained his PhD in this area in 2006. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable guest, and we are grateful to have him on our show. Welcome, Dr. Mallirias, and thank you for joining us!Join us for part 2 talking every...
Feb 12, 2023 • 1h 21min
63 - Dr Peter Malliaras -part 1 Tendon PhD, Researcher and Guru (in our eyes and that of many we're sure) + load-dependent tendinopathies, efficiency in clinical life, return to racing post MTSS & running injuries
Send us a Text Message.Sports Medicine enthusiasts, brace yourselves for an exciting episode! Our guest today is none other than the renowned tendon expert, Dr. Peter Mallirias. With over 120 publications to his name, Dr. Mallirias is someone we have been eagerly following and learning from for a while.As a student, I remember reading his review "Achilles and Patellar Tendinopathy Loading Programs" in the Sports Medicine Journal, and now I have the opportunity to have a conversation with him ...
Feb 5, 2023 • 1h 6min
62 - Pain, Baxters nerve, communication with patients, running cadence, footwear influencing injury, and more!
Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, Kelly and Blake delve into a diverse array of topics, including pain, Baxters nerve, plantar heel pain, running cadence, and communication strategies with patients. Join them as they share their clinical insights and opinions, grounded in the latest research and their current understanding.Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campai...
Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 17min
61 - Dave Renfrew (It's not all about getting strong) + lis franc injury, Peritendons, Case studies of insertional achilles, Why its important to listen to people outside your circle & Training programming with a limited timeline
Send us a Text Message.Get ready for a jam-packed episode!Kelly sits down with Dave Renfrew to discuss why it's not all about just getting strong. We often talk about load tolerance and capacity building, but what about the patients this doesn't work for? How do we move beyond this and what other conversations do we need to be having to get better outcomes with patients dealing with painful problems.We delve into the world of injuries and strength training, and how to properly approach traini...
