Episodes
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Episode 35 - Keith Baar's Isometric Continuum
On this episode, the boys discuss off-season work they did and how they applied Keith Baar's Isometric research to post-op clients. Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X: @thehockeyphysiopod This podcast was...
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Episode 34 - Trunk Rotational Testing
We are back for Season 3! On this episode, the boys have a conversation about Chris Bramah's Trunk Rotation Testing ideas & how it can be applied in the hockey world. Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X:...
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Episode 33 - Retrocalcaneal Bursitis
On this episode, the boys discuss techniques for tackling retrocalcaneal bursitis. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X: @thehockeyphysiopod This podcast was produced and…
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Episode 32 - With Sean Skahan
On this episode, Ben and Tom are excited to be joined by Sean Skahan of Skahan Sports. We discuss the realm of hockey strength and conditioning, the relationship and communication between Medical Staff and Strength and Conditioning coaches, and a few stories along the way. Check out Sean's book...
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Episode 31 - FAIS in Goaltenders with Meg Harrington
On this episode, Ben and Tom are pleased to be joined by Meg Harrington, a PhD Candidate out of the University of Toronto. We have a great discussion about femeroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) in goaltenders, that ranges from techniques and strategies that could be implemented, to her...
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Episode 30 - Cuts and Lacerations
Ben and Tom are back to discuss cuts and lacerations during hockey practices/games, first aid reminders, and equipment/prevention. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X:...
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Episode 29 - Managing the Hockey Hip with Matt Kelly
On this episode, Ben and Tom are joined by Matt Kelly, a Physiotherapist and Researcher currently based out of Ottawa. We have a great discussion on everything hip related in the hockey world, from cam morphology to skating load. You can find him @the.athletic.hip on Instagram for great material....
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Episode 28 - with Natalie Schwarz
On this episode, Ben and Tom are joined by Natalie Schwarz, as she discusses her research through McGill University: "Kinematic Differences Between Sexes during Backwards Skating in Ice Hockey". Natalie provides great insight into the intricacies of backward skating, the differences in mechanics...
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Episode 27 - With Ryan Mc Laughlin
On this episode of The Hockey Physiotherapy Podcast, the boys welcome Ryan Mc Laughlin. Ryan is a VALD Regional Marketing Manager in Performance. Ryan has an extensive background in Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning in team sport. Ryan has worked with athletes in Rugby, Soccer and…
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Episode 26 - Shooting Mechanics
The boys have a broad discussion on shooting mechanics and rehab in this week's episode! Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X: @thehockeyphysiopod This podcast was produced and...
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Episode 25 - In-Season Considerations
Welcome back! The boys have another episode, this time to discuss what they believe to be important for players during the season. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X:...
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Episode 24 - Blood Flow Restriction Training & Its Implications in Hockey Rehab
The boys are back this week to discuss Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) research, use in a hockey population, and their own opinions and uses of BFR. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram:...
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Episode 23 - Summer Hot Stove
We are back to wrap up Summer 2025 with a few discussions - from recent articles to recent endeavours we recap our summer. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected] with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast X:...
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Episode 22 - How Can Physios Influence Skating?
On today's episode, Ben and Tom discuss the influence physiotherapists may have on skating. Head over to our Instagram (@thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast) where Thomas lays this out in a "Skating Quadrants" framework. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at [email protected]...
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Episode 21 - Communicating With Parents
We are back! This week, we discuss how we communicate with parents of hockey kids during an injury or rehab. Minor hockey for many is an incredible time and creates lots of memories, but can have its challenges with injury, and helping navigate the player and parent(s) through it is of utmost...
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Episode 20 - The Warwick Agreement on FAI Syndrome
We're back with Episode 20! On today's episode we review the Warwick Agreement on Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI syndrome): an International Consensus Statement by Griffin et al. (2016) Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram...
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Episode 19 - ACL Review with Dr. Justin Losciale
First interview of 2025! We talk all things ACL with Dr. Justin Losciale. Justin is a wealth of knowledge as well as his research and clinical experience, and gave us a great deal of insight on current literature. Tune in for lots of great information applicable to your practice! Please give us…
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Episode 18 - Lace Bite
On this episode, Ben and Tom have a discussion about the annoying injury in the hockey world that is lace bite. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod
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Episode 17 - Christmas Special 2024!
Happy Holidays everyone! We bring back the wish list, and discuss some goals for 2025. We want to thank you all for listening in 2024, and hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. See you in the New Year! Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram...
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Episode 16 - With Jon Geller
On this episode, Ben and Tom catch up with Jon Geller, Business Development Manager with VALD Performance. We discuss the great products of VALD, as well as discussion of on- and off-ice testing. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram...
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Episode 15 - Improving Hip Mobility
On today's episode, Ben and Tom share their thoughts on hip mobility in the hockey player population. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod
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Episode 14 - With Joe Sawicki
On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss a variety of topics with Joe Sawicki, Director of Sports Medicine at Shattuck-St. Mary's. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod
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Episode 13 - MCL Injuries
On this episode, Ben and Tom MCL injuries, current literature, and more. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod.
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Episode 12 - Case Studies #1
On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss patients they have had with interesting injuries, and the things they have learned from them. Please give us any feedback at [email protected] Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod.
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Episode 11 - In-Season Monitoring
On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss some of the screening tools and measurements they use in-season, and periodically with their teams. Please give us any feedback at [email protected]. Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and X @hockeyphysiopod
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Episode 10 - Pucks Off the Foot
On today’s episode, Ben and Tom discuss bony injuries of the foot and ankle (primarily) from pucks. Please give us any feedback at [email protected]. Check us on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and X @hockeyphysiopod
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Episode 9 - AC Joint Injury
Back to back shoulder episodes! On today’s episode, Ben and Tom dive back in to shoulder pathologies: this time with acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries
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Episode 8 - Shoulder Instability (Bankart Lesions)
We’re back for 2024! On today’s episode, Ben and Tom discuss Bankart lesions and repairs. Research mentioned in today’s podcast: Defroda, S., Mehta, N., and Owens, B. Physical Therapy Protocols for Arthroscopic Bankart Repair. Sports Health. 2018 Jan 3, 10(3): 250–258doi: 10.1177/1941738117750553...
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Episode 7 - Christmas Special 2023!
Happy Holidays! The boys discuss hockey physio-related gifts that are on their wish list - from books, to courses, to equipment. We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year, and we’ll see you in 2024!
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Episode 6 - Spondys
On today’s episode, Ben and Tom dive into the spectrum of low back pain, specifically spondylolysis. Research mentioned on today’s episode: Baranto A, Hellstrom M, Cederlund CG, Sward L. Back pain and MRI changes in the thoraco-lumbar spine of top athletes in four different sports: A 15-year...
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Episode 5 - Ball Hockey World Junior Recap
On today’s episode, Ben and Tom discuss Ben’s recent travels to Czechia with U-18 Team Canada for the ISBHF World Junior Championships. For more information on ball hockey in Canada, visit: canadaballhockey.ca For the International Street & Ball Hockey Federation, visit: isbhf.com
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Episode 4 - Groin Strains
On today’s episode, Ben and Tom discuss a range of topics revolving around groin strains Research mentioned in today’s podcast: Nevin F, Delahunt E. Adductor squeeze test values and hip joint range of motion in Gaelic football athletes with longstanding groin pain. J Sci Med Sport. 2014...
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Episode 3 - Tinkering With Skates
This episode is a discussion all about skates, primarily skate hollows and eyelets. Gagnon, M. and Dore, R. (1983). Testing procedures and modeling for the evaluation of skating blade characteristics. Scandinavian Journal of Sports Science, 5(1), 29-33. Lockwood, K. and Winchester, A. (2003).…
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Episode 2 - Sport-Related Concussion
On today’s episode we discuss sport-related concussion (SRC). We spend some time on the 6th International Conference on Concussion in Sport, how SRCs affect the game of hockey, and what it generally looks like getting athletes to return to sport. Research mentioned in today’s podcast: Bizzini,...
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Episode 1 - High Ankle Sprain
The first episode! Today’s discussion is high ankle sprains: We talk about the anatomy/pathophysiology of a high ankle sprain, the clinical presentation, assessment and treatment, as well as return to skate and return to hockey. Research mentioned in today’s podcast: Mauntel et al. 2017. The...
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Intro
A quick intro about the guys and the goals of the podcast.