This week on the podcast
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 Johnny Townsend explains what this means for sportspeople.
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Nov 18
Climate, “car spreading”, and conflict
<p>It’s the BMJ’s annual climate issue - and in this episode, we’ll be hearing about more ways in which climate mitigation is good for health.</p>
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<p>Firstly, climate change is fuelling conflict, and exacerbating the impact it has on fragile healthcare systems. Andy Hain ... Show More
44m 12s
Nov 3
Doctors against the far right
<p>Far right rallies have been held across the UK, culminating in a large parade in London where Elon Musk spoke. At the same time, politicians from across the political spectrum are following the talking points of far right parties - and shifting their policies rightward, even t ... Show More
31m 11s
Oct 7
The difficulty of delirium diagnosis, the lack of agency in the 10 year plan, and Gaza wounds
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<p>In July this year, the Government published their 10 year health plan for England - A new analysis just published on BMJ.com takes an in depth look at the chances of that plan succeeding, and where the government needs to focus time and r ... Show More
44m 14s
Jul 2024
Improving knee surgery outcomes with positive reinforcement: Inside JABA Series 20
<p>In the 20th installment of the Inside JABA Series, I'm joined by Drs. Brennan Armshaw, Manish Vaidya, and Sachen Mehta. As always, I'm also joined by JABA Editor in Chief, Dr. John Borerro. In this episode we discuss a fantastic paper that is out in the summer issue of JABA ti ... Show More
1h 8m
Apr 2025
[Physio Discussed] ACL injuries: prevention, recovery & the road ahead with Dr Matthew Bourne and Dr Tyler Collings
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1368397/open_sms"></a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss everything about ACL injuries. We explore: </p><ul><li>Role of biomechanics of ACL injury</li><li>Are current ACL injury prevention programs effect ... Show More
38m 50s
Sep 2024
[Physio Discussed] How to master sports rehab with Dr Teddy Willsey and Dr Travis Pollen
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1368397/open_sms"></a></p><p>Introducing our <em>new</em>, longer form podcast,<em> Physio Discussed,</em> where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topic ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2024
Rules of engagement: Nullifying neurotrauma
Today, we're going in depth on traumatic brain injuries. James Tytko speaks with Dawn Astle, daughter of former England striker Jeff Astle, about the finding that his death was linked to head trauma sustained during his playing career. Also, Prof Peter Hutchinson gives an overvie ... Show More
32m 35s
Apr 2025
The Science of Joint Health: How to Keep Your Bones Strong for Life | Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein—orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine expert, and Associate Professor at Duke University—for a powerful and practical conversation about bone and joint health across the lifespan. From the challenges of frozen shoulder and arthri ... Show More
1h 42m
Jun 2021
Ep 42: Training the brain after sports injury, with Dr Dustin Grooms
Quality musculoskeletal rehabilitation covers more than whether the athlete can run, jump, and land without pain or swelling. But how comfortable do you designing a rehabilitation program to train the brain as well as the body? Ohio University’s Dustin Grooms explains how to harn ... Show More
27m 34s