Forward Physio

By Noah MandelMedicine Health & Fitness

Forward Physio episodes

September 23 Greg Lehman - Is Staying Up to Date Overrated?
Greg Lehman joined Noah on Forward Physio for the second time to discuss one of his recent Instagram posts on why staying up to date with the research might be overrated.
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50 min
May 28 Peter Malliaris - Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy
Peter Malliaras is considered one of the world's leading experts in tendon pain. He is a sports physiotherapist, researcher, and educator who is internationally recognized for his work in tendinopathy rehabilitation and tendon loading. He is an Associate Professor at Monash University and has authored hundreds of scientific publications focused on tendon pain and rehabilitation. Peter is widely known for helping shape modern evidence-based approaches to tendon rehab, bridging high-level research with practical clinical application for athletes and active populations.
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47 min
April 30 The Physio Business - What They Never Taught You in School w/ Raj Suppiah
Raj Suppiah is a Toronto-based physiotherapist, clinic owner, and business coach to healthcare professionals. He is the co-founder of Foundation Physio, one of Toronto's most recognized physiotherapy brands, and works with clinic owners and clinicians to help them build intentional, values-driven practices. Raj is also a Professional Certified Coach, helping leaders in private practice take back control of their businesses - and themselves.
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1 hr 1 min
March 30 Rethinking Chronic Pain (And Why It Matters) - w/ Bahram Jam
Dr. Bahram Jam is a Toronto-based physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in persistent pain.
He is the founder and director of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and has taught over 1,000 post-graduate courses to healthcare professionals across Canada and internationally.
Most recently, Bahram created PAIN: The Musical - an inspirational theatrical production helping those living with chronic pain improve their relationship with pain and themselves.
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https://www.thepaintruth.org
https://painmusical.ca
Pain The Musical Go Fund Me
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1 hr
March 09 Shoulder Dislocation Rehab with Ellie Richardson
In this in-depth interview, shoulder specialist Ellie Richardson shares her expertise on shoulder dislocations, including diagnosis, damages, treatment options, and rehab strategies. Gain insights into decision-making for surgery versus conservative management and learn how to optimize patient outcomes.
Ellie Richardson is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the UK with a clinical focus on shoulder rehabilitation and complex upper-limb injuries. She has extensive experience working across the NHS, private practice, and high-performance sport, collaborating closely with orthopaedic surgeons on the management of shoulder instability and post-operative rehab. Ellie also teaches internationally on shoulder assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport testing. Before becoming a physiotherapist, she competed as an elite track cyclist, representing Great Britain and Scotland, which informs her performance-focused approach to rehabilitation.
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50 min
February 05 Hypermobility Disorders: More Than Being "Double Jointed" - with Taylor Goldberg
Taylor Goldberg joined Noah to discuss hypermobility disorders, separating fact from misconception, exploring diagnosis and treatment, and examining the wide-ranging impact these conditions can have on those who live with them.
Taylor is a chiropractor and educator with a special interest in hypermobility disorders. Her work focuses on improving understanding, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes through evidence-informed practice and patient-centered education.
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53 min
January 15 New Study: Core Stabilization Exercises are Superior for Low Back Pain...
In this solo episode, Noah breaks down a new trial that showed core stabilization exercises were better than "conventional physiotherapy" exercises... and why he is skeptical about it.
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14 min
January 05 How Adam Meakins Actually Helps Patients - Clinical Reasoning in 3 Case Studies
In this episode, Noah was joined again by Adam Meakins - one of the most prominent figures in the world of physiotherapy. Adam is sometimes criticized for just talking about what treatments and practices don't work. So, in this episode, Adam and Noah go over three case studies that help illustrate Adam's clinical reasoning and how he helps his patients.
With over two decades spent as a clinician, a background in strength and conditioning, published literature in scientific journals, and experience teaching his course all around the world, Adam possesses an extensive wealth of knowledge.
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1 hr 15 min
December 12, 2025 Q Willey: The Change of Direction Principles You'll Use Forever
Q Willey and Noah discuss the critical aspects of change of direction in rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in physiotherapy. He explains how change of direction is essential for athletes returning from injury and how it can be integrated into rehab programs.
Q has an undergraduate in Exercise Science, a Master's in Exercise Physiology, and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has a background working with varsity athletes and is well known for his critical thinking and evidence-based perspectives on rehab and performance.
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1 hr 33 min
November 30, 2025 Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries with Steph Mundt
Noah sat down with Steph Mundt to discuss bone stress injuries - what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them.
Steph Mundt is a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. Steph’s interest in bone-stress injuries and bone health is rooted in personal experience. Because of that background, she’s deeply passionate about helping other runners and athletes recover safely, rebuild strength, and return to running with confidence. She founded her practice, Volante PT & Performance, with a strong focus on rehabilitation and performance coaching for runners, especially those dealing with bone-stress injuries
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1 hr 2 min

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