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Darcy Norman is the current Director of Performance at Chicago Fire FC in the MLS. He is a multi-accredited and accomplished practitioner, especially in the world of soccer. Darcy’s roles have included Performance and Rehab Coach at Bayern Munich FC in the German Bundesliga and for the German national team, including their 2014 world cup winning campaign, the Director of Performance at AS Roma in the Italian Serie A, Head of Performance for the US Men’s National Soccer Team and the Lead Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs. Topics Darcy’s career journey, qualifications, mentors, and his pathway to elite sport and top-flight, international soccer. Data-informed vs. data-driven sports performance and medicine. Defining power. The six components of soccer-specific power. Technical advancements in measuring sport-specific power through GPS monitoring. The “vertical integration” model of injury rehabilitation. Using power as a key metric to guide rehabilitation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIoNjY_g6Ck References: GPS 3.0: https://martin-buchheit.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SPSR280_Buchheit_Final.pdf

Ben Dixon is the current Head of Strength, Conditioning & Rehabilitation at Millwall Football Club.  His prior experience includes roles with Watford FC, Head Performance Coach for the Chinese Olympic Committee, Head of Physical Performance for the Taiwan national football team and the English National Ballet. Topics: Ben fills us in on his post-doctorate to date and what we can expect moving forward. What is ‘match load’? What do we often overlook when it comes to match load? Ben talks about a framework to clarify the construct of match load. What is ‘density ' in practice? How accurate is the data we are getting? How do we include all this information in our rehab systems? Advice around rehabilitation for those without GPS units What do we mean by injury-specific metrics, and how might this be something that can be applied in practice moving forward? What are we missing in our current rehab RTP models in sport of recent times? Individual factors to account for the return to play process. Position demands and rolling windows. What is the post-rehabilitation phase and how can we minimise subsequent injury here? When does rehab actually stop (by definition)? One specific change Ben has made to his rehab system based on his research that other practitioners could implement tomorrow? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8WqG4C79Ws References: Ben is undertaking a Professional Doctorate at the University of Central Lancashire, evaluating rehabilitation procedures in professional football.   Ben Post Doc Papers: Match load as a construct in professional football: complexities and considerations  Evaluating rehabilitation and return to play procedures in male professional football: A narrative review. Post Rehabilitation Phase’ in professional football: are we optimising player support after return to play?    References mentioned: Mechanism of Injury of soft tissue injuries research paper summary  Mitchell & Gimpel, 2024- A return to performance pathway in professional Soccer Zhang et al 2025. The time course of injury risk and return to Sport in Professional football.  Chris Bramah - SMAS Dylan Harper: Assessment of Deceleration  

In this episode, Dr Daniel Cobian discusses all things running post ACL reconstruction, specifically the research that he and the team at the University of Wisconsin have been looking at regarding running biomechanics changes in post-surgical recovery. How pervasive they are, how we can detect them in the clinical setting, their clinical relevance, and how we can tailor our rehab to address these changes with our athletes. Dr Cobian is an associate professor in the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin, a faculty member in their doctor of physical therapy program, a research scientist in their athletic performance lab, and works clinically with their student athletes. He has been at the University of Wisconsin for the past 10 years, since completing his PhD from the University of Iowa, focusing on neuromuscular function following knee injury and surgery. Topics: What changes in running biomechanics are observed in athletes after ACL reconstruction and how long post-surgery do these changes last? What are the implications of the athlete continuing to run with these altered biomechanics? How can we assess and detect these changes in a clinical setting without access to expensive 3D motion capture and biomechanical analysis equipment? What are the likely causes of these biomechanical changes? How can we tailor post-surgical rehabilitation to target these changes? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaYNynwvAqQ References: Cobian, D. G., Joachim, M. R., Cornelius, J. R., Knurr, K. A., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2025). Quadriceps Rate of Torque Development Is More Impaired Than Strength 4 to 12 Months Post-ACLR in Collegiate Athletes. Sports Health, 19417381251395745.  Knurr, K. A., Cobian, D. G., Kliethermes, S. A., Joachim, M. R., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2025). Influence of Running Speed and Time Postoperatively on Lower Extremity Work in Collegiate Athletes after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 57(8), 1626–1635.  Knurr, K. A., Kliethermes, S. A., Stiffler-Joachim, M. R., Cobian, D. G., Baer, G. S., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2021). Running Biomechanics Before Injury and 1 Year After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction in Division I Collegiate Athletes. The American journal of sports medicine, 49(10), 2607–2614.  Knurr, K. A., Cobian, D. G., Kliethermes, S. A., Stiffler-Joachim, M. R., & Heiderscheit, B. C. (2023). The Influence of Quadriceps Strength and Rate of Torque Development on the Recovery of Knee Biomechanics During Running After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction. The American journal of sports medicine, 51(12), 3171–3178. 

Katie Davies is a highly experienced neurophysiotherapist and Director of the Neuro Rehabilitation Group with a particular interest in concussion management and treatment. Katie holds an honorary appointment at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) as Physiotherapy Lead within a multidisciplinary team researching the management of persisting concussion symptoms in children.  Kaite also holds an honorary position at the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health at Monash University, where she serves as Physiotherapy Lead on the iRecover study — a research program investigating concussion recovery in adults. Topics: How Katie became interested in concussion What is the role of a physiotherapist in the management of the rehabilitation of concussion? How to advise on graded exposure of exercise the four key systems. What are the recommendations we can educate athletes or families for that immediate period (24-48 hours) post-concussion? When and when not should manual therapy be utilised? How important is neck strength to concussion? When should we assess the autonomic, visual and vestibular system When and who to refer to for non-responding cases. When is an athlete ready to return to play and what compliance should be considered? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3lbWpeC3tw Refences AIS Concussion Guidelines  Vicki Anderson Concussion Podcast Anne Mucha VOMS Screening

Andrew Proctor is the Senior Physiotherapist at Birmingham FC. Previously, Andrew was the Head of Medical at Bristol Rovers FC, Bristol City FC and Head of Sports Science & Medical at Oxford United FC.Andrew is a Sports Physiotherapist and holds a Master's in Football Science and Rehabilitation. Topics: Andrew’s top priorities when it comes to athlete monitoring. What clinical testing does Andrew use for fatigue measures? What is the difference between the HRIG and Prone ISO testing for hamstring strength measures?  What determines a ‘flag’ for an athlete?  What is the process that happens if an athlete ‘flags’ on testing?  How does the testing information inform practice?  What metrics do Andrew & team use for their CMJ?  How can we measure the success of our injury monitoring?  What on pitch monitoring takes place?  How does all this work in a congested schedule? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wivpewm2Q6U

Carlos del Barrio is a Physical Therapist with further training in Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science.  He has a strong interest in Sports Science & performance by integrating injury rehabilitation to performance outcomes.  Topics: Carlos’ background as a PT and the reasons for adding the S&C and sports science credentials to his education. What is force application (RFD) and why is it important in rehab? How you might coach for RFD and how you can use technology for more clarity of information. What is power and velocity-based training and how it is different to RFD. Methods to training for power in the gym and on the pitch. What is reactivity and why is it important? The ‘go to’ test for reactive strength index (RSI) What to look for with the numbers, yet sometimes more importantly, the force trace. Change of direction profiling Grading deceleration demands. Vertical and horizontal-based velocity training & analysis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbpm220Ec40 References Chris Bramah - SMAShttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11064464/ Dylan Harper: Assessment of Deceleration https://www.researchgate.net/publication/398047566_Assessing_Deceleration_Performance_Methodological_and_Practical_Considerations_Assessing_Deceleration_PerformanceD_J_Harper_et_al

We chat with: Fearghal Kerin - Consultant Physiotherapist @ Kerin Performance Kathleen Sakadjian - Sports Physiotherapist AFL Rohan Hattotuwa - Sports Physiotherapist AFL We talk to: The decision to leave working in HP Sports. Determining your value in your role and organization Was the role fulfilling one's original expectations? How to prepare for the transition. What are some hidden costs of working in HP sport? What advice would you pass on to your younger self? What skills, connections, or experiences can clinicians in HP Sport leverage? What are the fears about leaving a role in HP Sport? What clinicians miss from working in HP Sport https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkANFOzG4Vs

We chat with: Stefanio Rizzo: NBA Physical Therapist Lauren Hanna: Sports Physiotherapist (AFL & Matildas) Sallie Cowan: Associate Professor, University of Melbourne We talk to: How did our guests land their first role within professional sport? How gender or sexual orientation can impact opportunities in high-performance sport Does having fewer women in the HP system currently limit future women entering it? What can early-career women do if they want to improve thier networks for future opportunities? Why the research shows female clinicians are more likely to work with women, rather than male athletes. How can mixed-gender staffing be improved? Gender harassment in sport. What does this look like? How can organisations better support female clinicians around pregnancy & caring responsibilities (and their partners)? One thing you would do to improve conditions for female clinicians, what would it be? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwbLR5yGnkY References You have to work twice as hard as a woman to show that you are competent. Experiences, opportunities and workplace gender harassment for Sport and Exercise Medicine practitioners working in elite sport in Australia. Sallie M Cowan, Michael Girdwood, Melissa Haberfield, Andrea Britt Mosler, Andrea M Bruder, Kate Mahony, Kirsty Forsdike, Nicola McNeil, Kate A Beerworth, Miranda Menaspa, Phillipa Inge, Sue White, Rachel Harris, Adam Castricum, Kay M Crossley VIEW Article Women navigating the sports therapy playing field Lauren Hanna VIEW Article

How to last a long time in Professional Sport?    What does it take? What are the sacrifices? What are the rewards?    Are you looking for career longevity working in Sport? Hear from our esteemed guests who are very open and share their learnings, vulnerabilities and experiences to help clinicians navigate their own career journey.    A big thanks to our guests for joining us:    Maggie Bryant: President for Performance Health & Wellness at the LA Clippers (NBA) Darren Burgess: Director of Performance at Juventus FC Byron Field: Head Physiotherapist at the Australian Wallabies Rugby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wANSLun0N8s

In this first episode of our 4-part series, we get some great insights into how to get a job in High Performance Sport from our experts. Paula Peralta - Head of Medical Australian Opals Chris Bell - Head of Medical Western Bulldogs (AFL) David Clancy - Recruitment - Nxt Level Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvSn43hFBsY

Aidan is an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with over 18 years’ experience working with sports medicine conditions. Aidan is a current PhD candidate (Physiotherapy for proximal hamstring tendinopathy). Aidan has a strong interest in endurance sports as a  He lectures at Australian Physiotherapy Association courses and convenes the education program for Lifecare in Victoria. We chat extensively with Aidan about: Insights into Rich’s PhD on proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) Case presentation Differential Diagnosis Contributing factors Education & psychological screening The use of Shockwave for PHT Early loading for PHT Where and why do isometrics fit? Balancing strength loading for both in-season and off-season management. Isotonic loading parameters How much influence do we put on the patient's pain rating (VAS) Counter augments to the ‘compression theory for tendons Addressing the kinetic chain Return to stretch-shorten cycle exercises. Graded return to sports participation Ongoing ‘prevention’ of PHT after a Return to sport. https://youtu.be/bx6oxwhVPb0 Additional References Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy with Individualized Physiotherapy: A Clinical Commentary Education, rapport and convenience are key to participants’ perceptions of receiving physiotherapy or shockwave for proximal hamstring tendinopathy: a qualitative study Physiotherapy Compared With Shockwave Therapy for the Treatment of Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Mel Haberfield and Brooke Patterson are leading sports physiotherapists with expertise at the intersection of elite performance and cutting-edge research. Mel has worked extensively in elite sport across basketball, gymnastics, and the AFL, and is currently completing a PhD focused on knee injuries in athletes. Her work bridges high-performance sport and evidence-based injury prevention and rehabilitation. Brooke is an Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Research Fellow whose research is shaping the future of knee injury and concussion prevention in women’s Australian Football. Her PhD examined the long-term impact of ACL reconstruction on young adults, including early osteoarthritis, symptoms, and quality of life. A former elite Australian footballer and semi-professional basketball player, Brooke also brings firsthand experience as an elite-level coach, giving her a unique athlete-to-clinician perspective. In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast, Mel and Brooke share their initial motivation in dedicating their careers to improving female athlete health. As well as discussing: Gender bias in elite sport and actionable changes that are required to improve this moving forward. How clinicians can implement the Prep-to-Play program at a community and sub-elite level. What do women want when it comes to their knee health? What did the FAIR consensus tell us about modifiable risk factors for injury? Key considerations for female athlete rehabilitation post ACL Injury - the 7 key clusters. The TRAIL-W - Knee health, and associations with female-specific health, physical, psychological, and social-gendered factors in women runners.  https://youtu.be/uFnVsz_ezAg Additional References Injury prevention for women and girls playing Australian Football: programme cocreation, dissemination and early adopter coach feedback. What Do Women (With Serious Knee Injury) Want to Know About Knee Health? Identifying Research Priorities with a Consumer Advisory Group Considerations for a women’s rehabilitation programme following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a concept mapping approach to enhance women’s outcomes. Modifiable risk factors for lower-extremity injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis for the Female, woman and/or girl Athlete Injury prevention (FAIR) consensus Patterson et al (2024). Injury prevention for women and girls playing Australian Football: programme cocreation, dissemination and early adopter coach feedback. Patterson et al (2022). Evaluation of an injury prevention programme (Prep-to-Play) in women and girls playing Australian Football: design of a pragmatic, type III, hybrid implementation-effectiveness, stepped-wedge, cluster RCT. BMJ Open, 12(9), e062483 Prep to Play program resources

Ian Gatt is a highly experienced sports physiotherapist with over 25 years in elite performance environments. He spent a significant portion of his career leading the multidisciplinary services for the Great Britain Boxing Programme, supporting athletes through major international events, including multiple Olympic and Commonwealth Games. Ian is recognised as an Upper Limb Injury Specialist with the UK Sports Institute (UKSI), where he provides expert advisory support to Olympic and Paralympic sports.  Ian is the current head of physiotherapy at Inspire Institute of Sport We explore three of the most common combat sport wrist injuries and expand on some of the key management principles, including: TFCC Injuries The Palmer Classification for TFCC injuries  Why the location of the injury matters How diagnosis and function provide you with prognostic indicators  When surgery may be indicated Scaphoid fractures and the importance of not missing them in your assessment.  The importance of the site of fracture (Proximal, waist or distal) Preferred imaging modality  When to refer for orthopaedic input Scapholunate ligament injuries & instability How to assess for and manage optimally  Key tools to be objective during a rehab process.  Strength training around the wrist https://youtu.be/6sqhoawyrbo

Dr. Keith Baar is a professor and the head of the Functional Molecular Biology Laboratory at the University of California, Davis. He has a PhD in Physiology and Biophysics.  Keith has dedicated his career to the study of muscle development and adaptation. His research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms behind muscle growth, repair, and the maintenance of muscle mass and function. In this episode, we chat with Keith about: Keith's background The theory of tendon stiffness relative to muscle strength and risk factors Benefits of measuring RFD as a measure of fatigue. Stress shielding and the influence of creep. How Isometric training can be used to load the tendon lesion. Can we apply this method of training for Injury prevention with respect to Achilles tendon ruptures? Why and when to choose yielding and overcoming isometrics in rehabilitation. Optimal loading for Patella tendinopathy. Ramping isometrics for Biceps Femoris IMT strain injuries. Dietary intake recommendations to complement your loading. And more! READ: Minimizing Injury and Maximizing Return to Play: Lessons from Engineered Ligaments  READ: Using load to improve tendon/ligament tissue engineering and develop novel treatments for tendinopathy WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

Michael is a Senior Sports and MSK physiotherapist working at UPMC Sports Medicine. He has extensive experience in elite sport and has a keen clinical interest in lower limb muscle injury rehabilitation. Michael is also undertaking research investigating outcomes after hamstring tendon injury by undertaking a professional doctorate through the University of Limerick in Innovation and Human Performance at City Football.   We chat extensively with Michael about: - Michael’s career to date, his interest in hamstring injuries and how we can use the findings of his systematic review. - Michael provides a case scenario of a 3c Biceps Femoris Hamstring injury. - The thought process behind the diagnosis and prognosis - Surgical / non-surgical decision making. - Potential contributing factors to the hamstring injury - Early loading to optimise healing and avoid high strain early in the rehab process. - Addressing hamstring stiffness and hypertrophy of the Biceps Femoris - Combining mid stage field and gym-based rehabilitation - Return to play process ____   Some of the links Michael mentioned in this episode can be found here: Time to return to play and reinjury rate of hamstring injuries with and without intramuscular tendon involvement: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Other resources mentioned, such as the Maeo article, can be found in our Hamstring resources guide WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel here

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast we chat with David Power, physiotherapist at the renowned Aspetar rehab centre in Qatar. David previously worked as Athletic Performance & Return to Play Coach at Munster Rugby & physiotherapist and rehabilitation coordinator at Leicester Tigers Rugby Club in the UK. He is also a PhD researcher at University of Limerick, exploring loading strategies, pain-threshold rehabilitation and adaptations in the area of acute muscle injury rehabilitation. In this episode, we chat with David about: Learn about David’s background and his PhD What is pain threshold rehabilitation? How important is optimising loading to the injured tissue with respect to muscle re-injury? What has developed in David’s approach to rehabilitation since his case study was published 5 years ago? What are low-jerk isometrics and why might they be beneficial? What are long yielding isometrics and how and why does David use them? What is the difference between yielding and overcoming isometrics? What is a quasi-isometric? When does David recommend using these in the rehabilitation progression? When might we look to use isometrics with caution in a rehab or performance program? David's Case Study Paper: https://tinyurl.com/5e9vdcas WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast we chat with Rebecca McConville MS, RD, LDN, CSSD, CEDRD-S, a board certified sports specialist and eating disorder dietitian.  Becca has an extensive history working with team and individual  athletes across a large variety of sports including the Kansas City Chiefs. Becca is also the author of several books on RED-S and the role nutrition plays in this, not only for athletes but also active people across the lifespan.  We talk extensively about the role of nutrition in recovery and injury prevention including: Rebecca’s experience working with athletes and RED-S patients What to expect from the upcoming Fast Track the Injured Runner event in Boston  Defining RED-S and how the definition has changed over time. Signs of RED-s we should be looking for  in our athletes and patients The importance of considering nutrition and underfuelling in junior athletes for future bone health Supplementation - when and how this should be used Why ‘normal’ ranges on blood tests when looking at things such as calcium and iron may not be appropriate for  athletes How we should be supporting bone health in athletes with bone stress injuries Nutritional strategies for promoting muscle recovery including timing, type and amount of macronutrients The importance of education of the athlete around nutrition both as a recovery and preventative strategy for injury WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast we chat with Dr. Rich Willy, an Associate Professor at the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana. Rich has a PhD studying patellofemoral pain and has been a clinician for over 20 years, specialising in the treatment of the injured runner. He is extensively published in running related overuse injuries and has presented to multiple elite organisations including Olympic sports medicine staff and the National Basketball Association on lower extremity injuries. We talk extensively about the management of Navicular bone stress injuries, including:  Rich’s recent career move to Ohio State University  What to expect from the upcoming Fast Track the injured runner event in Boston  Why are overuse Navicular injuries so problematic?  What are the main biomechanical loads that increase the risk of navicular BSI?  What are the key signs of navicular BSI? How and what imaging best informs our practice and decision making?  The navicular bone stress reaction (no cortical breach) management including  Offloading  Muscle loading  Return to impact loading.  Markers for a return to run- balance objective finding and are imaging findings here relevant?  Does the location of the navicular bone stress injury change our management?  Navicular bone stress classification  Surgical decision making  Surgical approaches to the Navicular stress fracture  Bone loading during rehabilitation  This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Bryan Heiderscheit, a physical therapist with a doctorate in biomechanics. Bryan's research is aimed at understanding and enhancing the clinical management of orthopaedic conditions, with a particular focus on running related injuries. Byran is also Director of both UW Badger Athletic Performance, founder of UW Health Runners' Clinic and Co-director of UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory. In this episode we talk to: Bryan’s background as a PT and now his role at Wisconsin University Find our what current research projects are underway at Wisconsin. What to expect from Bryan at the Sports MAP's upcoming event in Boston, Fast track the injury runner What is running biomechanics? How can we analyze running biomechanics without expensive technology? What does the evidence say when it comes to key running biomechanics risk factors? Once we identify mechanics that may be contributing to injury, how do we go about changing this? If making changes to running mechanics, what is the difference in doing this with the reactional runners and the elite runner? This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr. Kevin Cronin, Assistant Professor & Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging and MSc Ultrasound Programme Director at the University College Dublin. In 2023, Kevin completed his PhD at University College Dublin. His research assessed hamstring injuries with ultrasound in professional rugby players (Leinster Rugby). He has a keen interest in sports injuries and utilises medical ultrasound to establish a diagnosis, and also monitor tissue healing during the rehabilitation period to give the athlete the best possible chance of returning to play fit and healthy, minimising the risk of a recurrent injury. We talk to: Kevin tells us a little about his background and career journey. Kevin’s research into ‘wide view’ analysis of hamstring muscle architecture. What is muscle architecture and fascicle length? Why measures of fascicle length still need to be interpreted with some degree of caution. The benefits of using ultrasound for diagnosis of hamstring injuries. Sub classification of T junction hamstring injuries. Monitoring ‘healing’ using Ultrasound as information in the RTP process. This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge WATCH this episode on the Sports MAP YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Liz Bayley, specialist physiotherapist currently working in the performing arts at Trinity Laban and Matilda The Musical. Liz has a particular interest in the foot and ankle and is also a psychology graduate, former professional dancer and international speaker. She currently works with professional performers in the West End of London, and has been the physio on shows such as ‘Wicked’, ‘Wizard of Oz’, ‘Shrek’, ‘Matilda’, and ‘The Lion King’. We talk to: Liz's background of her professional career and special interest in the foot and ankle. Hypermobility, screening, and tests to increase your index of suspicion. Tips around working with athletes with hypermobility. Common issues associated with lateral ankle sprains. Posterior ankle impingement- likely causes and how to manage. The foot and ankle in field sport athletes… are they fully rehabilitated? This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Paolo Perna a PDP Physiotherapist in a Professional Football Academy. Paolo uses his knowledge from his research on return to play out comes and his clinical experience to provide key clinical takeaways when managing the injured athlete's return to play process. Paolo provides us a background on this career and research to date. Where did Paolo’s interest in RTP come from? How Paolo thinks about the RTP process from the initial injury. What aspects may guide your prognosis? How to optimize criteria based testing to be specific to the injured area of the muscle. How Paolo breaks down the rehab process into 3 key phases. What does Paolo use as the key criteria to return to sprinting? What are common difficulties in the back end of the rehab program? What does RTP actually mean? Are we talking about the same thing? The importance of being clear with our language? Key considerations for a RTP. What does RTP actually mean? Are we talking about the same thing? The importance of being clear with our language.  This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  WATCH this epsiode on our YouTube channel References mentioned: 1 . Optimising the Late-Stage Rehabilitation and Return-to-Sport Training and Testing Process After ACL Reconstruction.-          https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31004279/   2. Optimising the 'Mid-Stage' Training and Testing Process After ACL Reconstruction -       https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31782065/ 3. Paolo Perna- One test does not fit all: Tailoring hamstring Return-to-Play assessment in football -       https://blogs.bmj.com/bjsm/2024/11/22/one-test-does-not-fit-all-tailoring-hamstring-return-to-play-assessment-in-football/ 4. Return-to-play criteria following a hamstring injury in professional football: a scoping review -       https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39666593/ 5. Evolving the Control-Chaos Continuum: Part 1 – Translating Knowledge to Enhance On-Pitch Rehabilitation- Taberner 2025-          https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2025.13158 6. Progressing rehabilitation after injury: consider the ‘control-chaos continuum’ Editorial Matt Taberner -       https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/18/1132 7 .Structuring the daily progression from return-to-run to full team integration -       https://martin-buchheit.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SPSR251_Buchheit.pdf 8. Do non-contact injuries occur during high-speed running in elite football? Preliminary results from a novel GPS and video-based method. Aiello et al 2023-          https://www.jsams.org/article/S1440-2440(23)00180-9/fulltext

In this new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Cases' we chat with the lead physio for the Australian Wallabies (Rugby League) Byron Field.  Prior to Byron's role with the Wallabies, he had led the performance department at Brumbies and spent time with the Australian military and Bath Rugby. Byron holds a PhD in neck strength which will be covered in a future Masterclass with the Sports MAP.  In this episode we cover: An Achilles rupture re injury case in a professional rugby athlete. How Byron and the team reviewed the initial process of the injury. Surgical considerations. Early loading for the injury. Consideration for the athlete's mental well being and motivation in the rehab process. Byron's key learnings from this case. Balancing performance and objective markers in rehabilitation. How to handle other setbacks in the rehab process such as a muscle strain injury. Complex systems theory.   This episode is supported by HRIG , The Occlusion Cuff & Iron Edge Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  WATCH this epsiode on our YouTube channel

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Einar Einarsson, Director of Physical Rehabilitation at Saudi Pro League. Einar has been working as a Physical Therapist in Sports for over 30 years. He has also worked as a SC & fitness coach in Soccer, specialist in Physical Therapy & CEO of a movement analysis company. In Einar’s work for Aspetar he has worked with many high profile elite athletes from different Sports disciplines & done consultancy for numerous elite Sports Organizations (Premier league & NBA) In this podcast we cover a number of topics including; Einar’s professional career with Irish Rugby, Aspetar & now as the Director of Physical Rehab at the Saudi Pro League What is EMG?  How is EMG used in a rehabilitation setting?  How using EMG can guide optimal hamstring loading for recurrent issues.  Getting the balance between medial soleus and gastroc using EMG.  How to utilise EMG post surgery for ACL rehabilitation.  Medial (VMO) and lateral (VL) quad balance.  The difference between electrical stimulation and EMG and how they can work together.  The difference between BFR and EMG and how they can work together.  WATCH on YouTube

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Ernest Schilders, Professor of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine @ Leeds Beckett University and Hip, Groin, and Hamstring Surgeon @Fortius Clinic. Professor Ernest Schilders is a specialist in minimally-invasive hip surgery and has a unique professional portfolio combining expertise in hamstring problems, complex groin pain and hip arthroscopy. Professor Schilders has treated footballers from all the Premier League and Championship clubs, and clubs from all the other major European Leagues. In this podcast we cover a number of topics including; PLAC anatomy Subtypes of the PLAC injuries Management of PLAC injuries Imaging procedures for an accurate diagnosis of PLAC injuries Navigating neural involvement in athletes with groin pain Differentiating the hip as a pain source from other groin entities. Hamstring T junction injuries. Imaging procedures for accurate T junction Diagnosis What injuries appear to be a greater risk of recurrence? What role does surgery play? Rehabilitation timelines post surgery for T junction injuries. WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

In this new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Cases' we chat with senior men's Rehabilitation Physiotherapist for the Sydny Swans Football Club, Justin Dougherty. Prior to Justin’s role with the Sydney Swans he was the Lead Physio for the in Men’s A League (Australia’s top tier soccer competition) for 10 years including periods with Macarthur FC, Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets. In this episode we chat with Justin about a clinical case scenario of a soleus injury that had a second incident after returning to full training. Justin breaks down this case covering the following: The learnings from the first rehabilitation Team (medical and high performance) discussions are potential improvements in the subsequent rehab External inputs to assist in the process. Timelines to return to running. Addressing other factors that may be playing a role in the calf issues Preferential medical vs lateral recruitment of the calf. Conversations with the medical and coaching staff. Strength metrics and benchmarks for the calf Position specific requirements to consider for the rehab Return to play This episode is supported by HRIG and The Occlusion Cuff You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. 

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Fearghal Kerin, hamstring injury consultant at Kerin Performance. Fearghal holds a degree in Physiotherapy from University College Dublin, a Master’s in Sports Injury Rehabilitation from the University of Salford, and a PhD from University College Dublin, where his research focused on hamstring injuries in professional rugby. He has worked across Irish sports, including as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby for nine seasons, before transitioning to Chelsea Football Club in the English Premier League. In this podcast we chat around the Recurring Hamstring, T junction Injuries, Bicep Femoris Long head activation and Optimal loading. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify & Player FM WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

This new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Chats' sees the Sports MAP team discussing some of the latest content they have accessed recently and some of their key takeaways. Host and Sports MAP director, Nick Kane is joined by fellow physiotherapist Joss Whitford as they chat through all things hamstring. Delving into some of the latest research and topics involved with recurring hamstring injuries. You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher. 

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with James Noake, consultant in sport, exercise & musculoskeletal medicine at Pure Sports Medicine Bank and Raynes Park since 2015 and Head Doctor (7 years) and now Consultant to London Irish RFC. James trained as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, then Acute Medicine (including Rheumatology) before MSc in SEM, Completed specialist training in Sport & Exercises Medicine. In this podcast we chat around diagnostics and trouble shooting in that area along with delving into some of the latest research and getting James' expert opinions. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify & Player FM James on Linkedin James on X WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel Article references in Podcast episode: The pyramidalis-anterior pubic ligament-adductor longus complex (PLAC) and its role with adductor injuries: a new anatomical concept Proximal adductor avulsions are rarely isolated but usually involve injury to the PLAC and pectineus: descriptive MRI findings in 145 athletes Inguinal-related groin pain in athletes: a pathological potpourri Pubic apophysitis: a previously undescribed clinical entity of groin pain in athletes

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP, as the second part of the series we chat with Seth O’Neill, the Director of Research, Deputy Head of School and Associate Professor at the University of Leicester. Seth holds a PhD on Achilles Tendinopathy and is one of the world’s most revered tendon specialists. In this podcast we discuss in-depth Seth's approach to managing troublesome Achilles Tendon injuries in athletes. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also WATCH this podcast episode on Youtube WATCH here You can see Seth LIVE in Melbourne and Sydney at his upcoming workshops More info | Register

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Seth O’Neill, the Director of Research, Deputy Head of School and Associate Professor at the University of Leicester. Seth holds a PhD on Achilles Tendinopathy and is one of the world’s most revered tendon specialists. In this podcast we discuss in-depth Seth's approach to managing the difficult recurring calf injuries. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can see Seth LIVE in Melbourne and Sydney at his upcoming workshops More info | Register

This new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Chats' sees the Sports MAP team discussing some of the latest content they have accessed recently and some of their key takeaways. Host and Sports MAP director, Nick Kane is joined by fellow physiotherapist Joss Whitford as they chat through Tim Sayer's recent podcast on ACL testing, recent research they have seen and comparing some ACL exercise prescriptions from other clinicians, the likes of Enda King, Matt Konopinski and Peter Malliaras. You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.     

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr. Tim Sayer, a Titled Research Physiotherapist and Managing Director of Melbourne CBD Physiotherapist and Sports Medicine Clinic. Tim holds an honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne. Tim is an expert in the diagnosis and management of knee injuries, particularly ACL injuries having completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in ACL and PFJ biomechanics.  In this podcast we discuss in-depth Tim's approach to testing and rehabilitating ACL injuries, focussing on the female athlete. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel.

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr Martin McIntyre, founder of The Sports Injury Sports Medicine Clinic in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland. Martin is an expert in the areas of performance evaluation, health and fitness, exercise physiology, sports biomechanics and injury prevention and treatment. He has impressive qualifications and experience in the specialized field of musculoskeletal injury treatment including completing PhD at Liverpool John Moores University ‘Hamstring Muscle Strength Assessment and the Association with Injury Risk in Gaelic Football. He is a leading researcher and lecturer with a number of publications in the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Journal of Sports Sciences. In this podcast we discuss Martin's career and path to where he is today before delving into his experience in dealing with Hamstring Rehabilitation. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Luke Heath, one of the Senior Physiotherapists at Aspetar. Luke has extensive experience working at the elite level, with the likes of Sydney FC in the A-League, the GXS Giants in the AFL and in Australian Rugby Union. In this podcast we discuss Luke's career and path to where he is today before delving into his experience in dealing with ACL Rehabilitation and the deficits he sees. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Stephanie Lazarczuk. Stephanie is a Sport Rehabilitator and Senior Lecturer at Solent University. She is currently completing her PhD at Griffith investigating hamstring tendon adaptation in response to exercise/loading. In this podcast we heavily discuss Stephanie's recent publication: Biceps femoris long head muscle and aponeurosis geometry in males with and without a history of hamstring strain injury Full article: https://tinyurl.com/6sc7wd3k Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Stephen Patterson. Stephen is a researcher/practitioner specialising in Blood Flow Restriction Training for rehabilitation and performance. Interested in the responses and adaptations to exercise. He is based at St Marys University, London lecturing on the MSc Strength and Conditioning programme. Stephen completed his PhD specialising on the responses and adaptations to resistance training with blood flow restriction. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Performance and Rehab manager at New England Patriots, Emidio Pacecca. Emidio has extensive experience working in elite sporting environments including the Carlton Blues in the AFL, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Western Force Rugby Union team. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Emidio’s experience and journey to get to the NFL Expectations and responsibilities within an NFL team Early strategies around Achilles tendon injuries within the NFL Loading protocols Isometric loading expectations High speed running dosage and hamstring loading Strength training expectations across different sports Quantifying strength levels Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 30th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with co-founder and Head Physiotherapist for Rehab 4 Performance in Liverpool, Matt Konopinski. Matt is a highly decorated specialist sports physiotherapist practicing in the UK. Matt has over 15 years of experience working at the highest level of professional football. He has worked as the Head Physiotherapist for Liverpool, Rangers and Barnsley FC. Additionally, Matt has spent time as Men’s team Physiotherapist at the FA, England’s football governing body. He specialises in lower limb rehabilitation and optimising performance through biomechanics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Matt's background in elite men's football, Liverpool FC Matt's interest and experience in knee injury rehabilitation Importance of recognition and optimal management of LCL injuries Mechanism of the injury LCL injuries in conjunction with additional knee injuries Assessment and diagnosis stategies Imaging Surgical vs non-surgical Bracing processes Key strengthening Return to run Return to kicking progressions Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 29th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Lead Physiotherapist of the Matildas, Australian Womens Football Team, Jaclyn Benz. Jaclyn has immense experience working at all levels of womens football. Her experience extends well beyond Women's Football after spending timeworking as a Locum at the Australian Institute of Sport and Hunter Sports Academy. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Jaclyn's background and pathway to her current position Her day-to-day experience of the recent World Cup Training and prep for the World Cup campaign Individualising injury prevention programs Injury differences between womens and mens sport Challenges and opportunities within womens elite football Management of Sam Kerr's calf injury Pressures and celebrations throughout the World Cup campaign Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 28th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with senior AFL rehabilitation physiotherapist with the Western Bulldogs, Scott Hulm. Scott has a keen interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation and athletic performance. He has a real passion for merging research and applied practice, in doing so he has completed a Master of High Performance Sport, with ongoing PhD research in hamstring strain injuries and high speed running biomechanics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Scott's clinical and research background Mechanical & loading behaviour of Aponeuroses Specific exercise loading Size and geometry of aponeurosis Use of imaging Early loading procedures Graded loading towards return to play Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 27th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with knee injury expert Tim McGrath. Tim’s clinical expertise focuses on lower limb rehabilitation, and he regularly conducts clinical consultancy to professional sporting teams within Australia and also overseas for complex cases following lower limb injury. He developed Pitch Ready (www.pitch-ready.com) which combines cutting-edge data science with clinical insights to optimize squad-based injury prevention strategies across organizations as well as return to sport decision-making following lower limb injury. Tim also founded and is co-director of Elite Rehab which is a large multidisciplinary allied health practice in Canberra (www.ersportsphysio.com.au). In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Tim's extensive elite experience and career background initial assessment and diagnosis of PCL injuries PCL Assessment tests Imaging Surgical vs non-surgery pathways Timelines and expecatations Bracing management post-op or non-surgical Rehabilitation progressions and hamstring loading Addressing troubles with acceleration and shunting of the knee Quad loading compared to ACL injuries Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 26th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Belgian Olympic senior sports physiotherapist, Maarten Thysen. As a Senior Sports Physiotherapist at UZ-KULeuven he has developed extensive expertise in the field of prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Since 2003 Maarten has guided both national and international athletes and worked with various sport federations and international teams including the Belgian Olympic Team at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and upcoming Olympics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Maarten's experience and main interests in the industry Philosophies around exercise prescription and tying it into rehabilitation Stability, mobility, flexibility and balance benchmarking targets for skaters Exercise prescription within the Olympic team Hamstring rehabilitation processes and testing What can sometimes be missed with high-end athletes? Key capacity exercises and metrics before return to run Maarten's key influences and progression Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 25th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Head of Medical Services at the Australian Boomers and Sydney Kings, David Hillard. David is a APA Sports physiotherapist who has a special interest in lower limb rehabilitation (hip, knee, and ankle), tendon pathologies, and shoulder injuries. Working with basketball teams and players remains a core focus of David's work, and he has previously developed return to training rehab progressions, injury prevention and screening programs. As part of his varied sports coverage experience, David has worked with :- Australian Boomers men's national basketball team- Sydney Kings NBL- Sydney University Flames WNBL- Netball NSW teams- Rowing Australia In this episode we cover a range of topics including: David's work with the Australian Boomers and within basketball Key preventative strategies around ankle injuries within basketball Testing benchmarks for players David's immediate process with acute ankle injuries Key diagnoses not to miss Key indicators ahead of return to run Mid-stage rehabilitation programming Return to sport demands Chronic ankle instability considerations Patella tendinopathy Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 24th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Director & Head Physio of Q Performance, Gina Nelson. Gina has over 8 years of experience working in elite sport. Past 4 years as the Head Physiotherapist at the Queensland Reds and part of the 2021 team that won Super Rugby AU, Head Physiotherapist for the Australia A (Wallabies) in 2022 for their tour of Fiji, and Head Physiotherapist for the Junior Wallabies team in 2019 who were runners up in the Junior World Cup. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Gina's background and interest in educating around acute trauma Discussion around the physiotherapist's role around acute trauma incidents Immediate processes when dealing with neck trauma Detailed systems when dealing with high-trauma injury scenarios Initial processes when first responder to dislocation-fractures Key principles around management of concussion Gina's tips and advice around education when dealing with acute trauma injuries Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this Sports MAP Podcast Highlight from our chat with Hamish Macauley we discuss some key topics with respect to mid-stage rehabilitation of traumatic shoulder instability. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.

In this 23rd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with current Senior Lecturer of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Brady Green. Brady has extensive experience working in elite sport and has a keen interest in calf strain injuries completing his PhD on this topic. Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians - ACCESS & READ HERE In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Calf strain mechanism of injury Gastroc Vs Soleus presentations Differentiating the ‘tight calf’ Vs a calf strain Brady's calf assessment work up When to run and how to run initially from a calf strain injury The role of imaging for diagnosis and prognostics Rehabilitation progressions and stages Return to Play clinical checklist Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 22nd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with St Kilda Football Club Physiotherapist and concussion expert Laura Fazzari. Laura also works as a physiotherapist as part of the Epworth Hospital's Concussion Clinic. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Laura's interest in concussion & career background The growing prevalence of concussion in sport The AFL concussion protocol Laura's recent Sports MAP Masterclass Initial precautions and processes after the injury Early involvement of the physiotherapist VOMS assessment Early stage progressions for return to run Gym and weight training integration Training intensity progression CogSport testing Continued monitoring and prevention strategies Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 21st episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Ex international athlete & 2-time Olympian, turned lower-limb rehabilitation expert Colin Griffin. Colin is the Clinical Lead of the Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Stream at Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Colin's athletic backgroundColin's current work at Sports Surgery ClinicHis work in his PhD on Achilles TendinopathyCalf strength and testingBaseline monitoring and use of testsStrength training of the calfHop testing techniques and usageUsing plyometric training Colin's rehabilitation phases Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. More information about Colin and Sports Surgery Clinic can be found at SportsSurgeryClinic.com

In this 20th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Stuart Imer. Stuart is the Founder and Director of Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Australia and is one of Australia’s foremost physiotherapists in the treatment of Disorders of the Foot and Ankle. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Stuart's clinical background and interest in Foot & Ankle RehabilitationClinical presentations of Subtle Medial & Rear Foot AnkleMedial deltoid ligament injuriesInitial management phasesProtected weight baring managementManual therapy techniquesStrength demands and markersFootwear and orthoticsSyndesmosis rehabilitation challenges Listen to this Podcast via your favorite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook. More information about Stuart and Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Australia can be found at faara.com.au