Sports physical therapist Elisa Nédélec heard so many harmful myths about when and how girls and women should play sport that she decided to start a PhD. In today’s episode, Elisa explains why girls and women should stay active, and what research can (and can’t) tell us about the relationship between reproductive hormones and musculoskeletal injury. Elisa co ... Show More
Nov 24
Ep 249: Calf injuries—complex, not complicated, with Dr Brady Green
<P>Calf strains are challenging for athletes and clinicians to manage—with uncertain return to play times and risks for reinjury if they're not managed well.</P>
<P>Dr Brady Green (University of Notre Dame, Perth, Australia) shares his research and clinical expertise on muscle s ... Show More
25m 25s
Nov 17
Ep 248: Shoulder pain—what’s in a name? With Dr Amy McDevitt
<P>Over the past decade, the term <i>rotator cuff–related shoulder pain</i> (RCRSP) has gained traction as a more accurate, patient-centered way to describe shoulder pain.</P>
<P>In this episode, Dr Amy McDevitt (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, University of Col ... Show More
24m 33s
Oct 21
The shaky science of the Q-collar, exercise for osteoarthritis, and patient choice.
<p>This week on the podcast</p>
<p>The BMJ investigates Q-COLLAR, an American device that distributors claim can reduce brain injury from contact sports. Investigators James Smoliga and Mu Yang take us through the evidence, and former NFL punter turned US bobsled team member John ... Show More
36m 10s
Nov 2021
Katie St. Clair on “Inside-Out”, Biomechanical Approach for Improved Squatting, Running and Overall Athleticism
Our guest for today’s show is Katie St. Clair. Katie is a strength and conditioning coach out of Charleston, SC who has been training general population and athletes for over 20 years, and is the creator of the Empowered Performance Program. She is passionate about helping every ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 2024
EP. 068: The Athletic Shoulder - Overcoming Instability for Peak Performance with Edel Fanning
<p>In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast, host Kai speaks with Edel Fanning, a lead upper limb physiotherapist from Ireland, about various shoulder pathologies in athletes and effective rehabilitation strategies. Edel discusses common shoulder injuries in different sports, ... Show More
1h 3m
May 2025
Knee Deep in Trouble: Why ACL Injuries Plague Women's Soccer
Why are female soccer players so much more likely to tear their ACL? We dive into the shocking statistics, revealing the complex interplay of anatomical differences, hormonal influences, distinct movement patterns on the field, and the historical lack of tailored training and equ ... Show More
3m 20s