In this episode we speak with leading physiotherapist, clinician & researcher:

Phil Glasgow

Phil is currently Head of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at the Irish Rugby Football Union having previously held the position of Head of Sports Medicine at the Sports Institute Northern Ireland for 14 years. He was Chief Physiotherapy Officer for Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games where he led the physiotherapy team of the most successful British Olympic Team in history. 

Phil is particularly interested in the craft of leadership and in understanding factors that influence effective return to performance. Widely published and regarded as a leader in sports physiotherapy, Phil regularly presents at international conferences on areas related to sports medicine and performance. He is Visiting Professor of the School of Sport at Ulster University and teaches on a number of postgraduate sports medicine programmes at several UK and European universities. 

Phil Glasgow has extensive experience in high performance sport as a practitioner, researcher, coach and mentor to the ‘team behind the team’. 

In this episode we discuss:

• Phil’s passion for excellence, engaging with people and for being the best he can at all times
• His fascination for mastery & performance and how this has helped him and others that he has worked alongside, become not only better clinicians but also better humans
• His clinical & personal journey and how he really enjoys being part of the bigger picture (it’s not all about me)
• How mountaineering helps Phil recharge his soul away from work
• Why seeking out and spending time around other highly motivated individuals, working in different environments, has helped Phil’s professional & personal growth.
• How the right mindset and life values are more important than training facilities
• Some of the key mentors and people that have helped shaped Phil’s career
• How teaching & speaking at conferences was so invaluable to developing key skills 
• How important IDENTITY, PURPOSE & COMMUNITY are to work & life
• Phil’s TOP THREE tips for up and coming therapists & clinicians. 

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter : @philglasgow 

LinkedIn: Phil Glasgow 

Instagram: @hdpnglobal

Education https://www.hd-pn.com 

Personal website: www.philglasgow.com

In this episode we speak with leading podiatrist, clinician & researcher:

Paul Harradine

Paul graduated in 1994 and has remained a clinician with an interest in research. He tries to balance his enjoyment of both, having prescribed more than 10,000 pairs of custom foot orthotics and being the lead author on 9 peer reviewed publications. Paul’s areas of interest are foot function theory, foot orthoses theory and gait analysis. He has also obtained a CertEd, PGCert in Sports Podiatry, PGDip in Sports Science and a MSc in Sports Injury and Therapy. He is currently in the 5th year of a part time PhD investigating real time clinical gait analysis. 

Day to day, Paul is a full-time clinician and director of ‘The Podiatry Centre’ in 3 locations with 6 associates. These are unique podiatry clinic setups, with gait analysis and foot orthotic laboratories in each location. They make their own custom foot orthotic while the patient waits. 

When not working, he is the father of 5 sons and has 2 step daughters. In any spare time, he trains and competes at drug free bodybuilding, coaches colts cricket and plays the guitar. 

With two of his sons, they have a family rock band and they are rather loud!!

In this episode we discuss:

• How Paul’s passion for healthcare/sports performance evolved due to his love of “helping people” (first sparked volunteering as a 17yr old on an oncology ward).
• How interacting with some brilliant lecturers at Northampton Podiatry School teaching podiatric biomechanics was a “lightbulb” moment.
• Paul's passion to know more about how the foot worked and how we can change it to help the problem (rather than treat the outcome)
• His sporting history includes karate, judo, taekwondo, running, triathlon, hockey, table tennis, cricket, squash, sailing and windsurfing – Paul loves sport!! 
• How he relished challenging the accepted & then current theories on gait function, which ultimately led to Paul publishing the “Unified theory of foot function and the MOSI foot orthotic modification” with his colleague Lawrence Bevan.
• Key moments of influence in Paul’s career
• (NHS multi-disciplinary clinic in Portsmouth with physio Nick Carter)
• Working with Health Education Seminars. 
• His friend from Uni, Lawrence Bevan
• His current PhD process (not yet over) & how it is allowing him to grow as a researcher and aid his clinical practice. 
• Paul’s top tips for up and coming therapists & clinicians. 
• Why there’s more to gait than feet and glutes!
• Assessing statically does not reliably predict dynamic function. Watch people function!

Clinic website: www.thepodiatrycentre.co.uk

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter: @theukpodcentre 

Instagram: @hdpnglobal

Education https://www.hd-pn.com 

Paul has a range of orthotics available through LBG medical designed around the unified theory called “The BioUnified”.

In this episode we speak with leading clinician:

Oli Williamson

Oli is a Senior Physiotherapist at English Institute of Sport, who is full time seconded to British Triathlon.

Previously he held roles within professional rugby, diving, badminton and athletics.

He also worked in private practice at CHHP (London) and MIHP (Manchester). 

He currently operates a specialist triathlon endurance athlete clinic between Leeds and Manchester and is a guest lecturer on the subject of endurance related injury – Bone Stress Injury / Tendinopathy

He is tutor for HDPN having developed a Foot & Ankle course with Andy Walling 

In this episode we discuss:

• Being a late starter to your healthcare career
• How travelling, charity/aid work and reflection on what he really wanted out of life helped his choices
• How personal injuries helped him empathise with the injured athlete, along with his interest in performance and the human body
• Why being exposed to a variety of different working environments early in his physio career was INVALUABLE
• His passion for helping and supporting others
• His enjoyment of cross fit
• Key mentors and clinicians who have helped Oli with his professional & personal development (Emma Deakin, Ian Pyper, James Moore, Lee Herrington, Dr James Brown & Dr John Rogers)
• His main clinical focus area of the Foot & Ankle and some superb content (webinars & courses) that are coming VERY SOON  
• THREE key pieces of advice for up and coming therapists
• The huge importance of clear communication & messaging

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter : @oliw_physio 

Instagram: @ hdpnglobal

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with Osteopath:

Ciaran Keen

Ciaran graduated from the European School of Osteopathy 2014. He has worked in the NHS, private practice and a University Sports Performance clinic at Brunel University.

He currently divides his time between private practice in Windsor, West London Track and Field and the CHHP in London.

In this episode we discuss:

• The initial kickstart for Ciaran’s passion for Osteopathy and then sports performance
• His main drivers / motivation and how this guided his career career pathway
• His “away from work” interests of Brazilian jiu jitsu & rock climbing
• Some of the key mentors and influences that have guided & inspired Ciaran (James Moore, Prof Stuart McGill, Dr Mike Israetel, Chad Wesley Smith, Chris Beardsley, Dr Bondarchuk and CHHP)
• His clinical special interest: the pelvis and, specifically a strength-based approach to its rehab to manage large loads. 
• How real world rehab needs forces to be applied to be effective
• Key tips for up and coming clinicians

1. Get a mentor to help direct you to areas you might not know about otherwise
2. Use resources outside the obvious clinical field, S&C research can help with loading strategies
3. Find a challenging environment where you feel like a small fish sometimes

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter : @ciarankeen 

Instagram: @hdpnglobal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ciaran-keen-b06a76ab   

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with leading clinician:

Tim Roberts

Tim is an Australian physiotherapist. He completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at University of South Australia before completing a Masters in Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy at University of South Australia. He worked in one of Australian’s largest sports medicine centres (SportsMed) as well as a number of different sports (primarily Australian Rules Football), before moving to London in 2016. He worked with James Moore and the crew at CHHP ( www.chhp.com ) , as well as multi-sport work with the English Institute of Sport during his time in London, before moving to Shanghai at the end of 2018. 

He is currently working at the Shanghai Sports Institute, focusing primarily on athlete rehabilitation, covering athletes from 16 different sports. He supplements this work by consulting work for the Chinese Olympic Committee with travelling national team athletes. Tim is also completing a further Master’s degree in High Performance Sport through the Australian Catholic University, to complement strength and conditioning qualifications through the NSCA and ASCA.

His main clinical area of interest is the Sporting Hip and Groin and this is the area for which he will be delivering content for Health Development & Performance Network very soon.

In this episode we discuss:

• How Tim’s early life was full of sport (he is super competitive), but when being a professional sportsman wasn’t going to happen, he looked for another way to stay involved in sport
• Why he loves problem solving (which included Maths at school) and how an injury in high school, showed him where his true passion lay
• How working as part of a team is VERY important to Tim
• How living & working in different countries (Ukraine, Peru, China, UK, Australia) has helped Tim become more adaptable and respectful of how there are many different ways of achieving the same goal
• Why exploring other aspects of high performance (S&C, nutrition etc) has led to better clinical rehab outcomes
• Why Exercise Prescription is KEY and the importance of progressive load
• Some of Tim’s key mentors (Anthony Hogan, James Moore, Kurt Tropiano) and how each of them have inspired Tim in different ways to facilitate his professional development and, also improve his relationship with both the athletes & coaches he works with
• Some of Tim’s personal experiences of ACL rehab (he’s ruptured both ACL’s now and is in early stage rehab for his 2nd)
• Key tips for up and coming clinicians
• How to get exposure: to different sports, different injuries and different people
• How to set yourself a structured plan and stick to it - don't jump around all over the place looking for the magic trick.
• Why you must love what you do and put in the work. There are no shortcuts and it takes time and effort.

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter: @TimRobertsPhys 

Instagram: @hdpnglobal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-roberts-601920130  

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with leading clinician & researcher

Jo Gibson

Jo Gibson studied physiotherapy at the Salford College of Technology and qualified in 1987. Her physiotherapy career started in Nottingham in 1987 at Queen’s Medical Centre where an encounter with Professor Angus Wallace fuelled her interest in the shoulder. Jo moved to Liverpool in 1989 and after completing several years of rotational experience she joined forces with Professor Simon Frostick and, in 1996 she became one of the first specialist Upper Limb Physiotherapists in the UK.

In order to increase her sub-speciality knowledge and expertise, Jo completed travel fellowships in the UK, Europe and the USA, sponsored by the British Elbow and Shoulder Society and Royal Liverpool University Hospital Trust Charities Board.

Since that time the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit has gained an International reputation as a centre of Excellence in Shoulder and Elbow.

Jo has a passion for education and since 1996 she has lectured nationally and internationally on rehabilitation of the shoulder and she runs her own courses all over the World. 

Internationally, in 2004 she was a co-founder of the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Therapists, a meeting which now runs tri-annually. In addition, Jo has served as Vice president and Chair of the education committee on the EUSSER board (European Society of Shoulder & Elbow Rehabilitation).

Nationally, Jo has been the AHP representative on the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) Council and in addition she has served as a member of the BESS Research and Education Committees. She is an associate lecturer at the University of Liverpool and has co-developed tailor made masters modules to support physiotherapists working in or towards specialist Upper Limb appointments.

Jo completed her Masters in Advanced Practice at Liverpool University in 2012 and completed her dissertation on the Biopsychosocial model cementing her belief in tailoring treatment to the individual and the importance of communication skills.

She continues to be involved in upper limb research, has presented original research at many National and International conferences. She has published in peer-reviewed journals and written several book chapters. Jo also co-authored BESS Care Pathways for the British Elbow and Shoulder Society.

Jo continues working at Liverpool Upper Limb Unit & Consultant in Private Practice

In this episode we discuss:

• Jo’s early family healthcare influences, how some disappointing A Level grades, her competitive nature and interest in Sports Medicine led to a career in physiotherapy
• Her main motivations for “helping others, making a difference and always striving to be better” have underpinned her whole career
• How Jo’s passion for running and then Endurance Riding satisfied her competitive nature (she was modestly, VERY good too!)
• Key mentors, clinicians and surgeons who have inspired Jo (her Dad, Prof Angus Wallace, Prof Frostick, Louis Gifford, Ben Kiblet et al)
• How & what she learnt from trips overseas
• ‘Keeping it simple for the shoulder’ and translating the evidence into meaningful application for clinicians
• How communication is our SUPERPOWER

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter: @shouldergeek1 

Instagram: @shouldergeek1

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-gibson-51008513 

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with leading clinician

Tom Quantrell

Tom is a Chartered Physiotherapist with a Master’s degree in sports and exercise rehabilitation with over 15 years’ experience of working with children and young people (CYP). For over 10 years, Tom has set up and run paediatric musculoskeletal services in both the NHS and private sector. Tom has taught on this subject to a wide variety of audiences nationally and internationally from the team at Great Ormond Street to the medical department of the army foundation college. Tom continues to contribute to the CPD program for the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery and the British Orthopaedic Association. He also lectures on the Paediatric physiotherapy Master’s program at UCL. Tom has worked with numerous elite young athletes including two years with a premiership rugby club’s junior academy, five years with the age group program at England hockey and over seven years with Sport England’s TASS program. 

Tom currently runs the physiotherapy and sports injury clinic at Cambridge University Sports including his role as lead physio for the boat club, as they prepare for their annual boat race against Oxford.

In this episode we discuss:

• Tom’s early inspirations and how he chose his career – (hint: lying on a beach in Fiji watching crabs run up the beach)
• How a significant personal family event, led to Tom re-evaluating life and what was important to him and his young family
• His sporting passion and how he went about getting his dream job (and England kit)
• Being persistent & resilient - if you want something bad enough it won’t just happen! 
• Why children are NOT little adults
• Who helped mentor Tom and the lessons he learnt from them to inspire his career progression
• Not being afraid to assess kids, they are pretty robust

Facebook: @physioteq 

Twitter : @hdpnglobal 

Instagram: @hdpnglobal

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-quantrell-a789b870

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with leading clinician

Michael Giakoumis

Michael is a London based sports physiotherapist who specialises in hip, groin and lower limb muscle injuries. He currently works at British Athletics, CHHP London and Total Performance.

Michael has co-authored the course “Muscle Injuries  of the Lower Limb”; a short course in Optimising Rehabilitation. Michael has published research and written book chapters in the related areas.

In this episode we discuss:

• Michael’s early inspirations and how his passion for sport throughout his childhood led him to a career in physiotherapy
• Who inspired him to become the best therapist possible
• How taking opportunities is KEY to opening doors (you never know when you might meet a future mentor when taking a shower)
• How some key mentors have helped shape his career
• The importance of “being present” in everything he does (personally & professionally)
• How he developed his passion for Muscle Injuries and lower limb muscle injuries in particular
• How and where you can catch Michael’s superb upcoming Muscle Injuries courses and webinars

Email: [email protected] 

Facebook: @hdpnglobal 

Twitter : @MickGiakoumis 

Instagram: @michael.giakoumis 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-giakoumis-05b25b80

Education https://www.hd-pn.com 

Personal website: https://www.mgperformancehealth.com/

In this episode we speak with leading clinician & researcher

Dr Lee Herrington

Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, University of Salford; programme leader for the MSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation course. Lee has a technical lead clinical role with the English Institute of Sport and acts as a consultant physiotherapist to a number of premiership & championship football and rugby union clubs. Lee also worked as part of the Team GB medical team at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Team GB medical team for the Baku 2015 European Games. He has previously worked with British Swimming team, Great Britain Women’s Basketball team, Wigan Warriors and Great Britain Rugby League teams. Lee's research interests are the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries, specifically: anterior knee pain; hamstring muscle injuries and rehabilitation following knee surgery (principally ACL reconstruction), along with work into the swimming and rugby shoulder, has published over 100 research papers.

In this episode we discuss:

• Lee’s early inspirations and how he found his way into physiotherapy
• Some of the key people and circumstances that helped his career progression
• Key messages for young and aspiring therapists thinking of a career in physiotherapy and sport
• Key principles underlying injury rehab that apply for the elderly patient to the elite sports performer
• What drove his passion for the lower limb and Knee in particular
• Education opportunities relating to Anterior Knee Pain and ACL Injury Management

Facebook @hdpnglobal 

Twitter @leehphysio

LinkedIn http://linkedin.com/in/lee-herrington-1690456 

Education https://www.hd-pn.com

In this episode we speak with leading clinician

Andrew McCauley

Andrew is a physiotherapist and SandC specialist based in Cornwall, UK. He works as an extended scope practitioner in hips, knees and shoulders, as well running his own private practice: 'ProCare Sports Medicine.'

He has a degree in PE/Sports Science from Liverpool University and a physiotherapy degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.

In 2013, Andrew completed his Masters in Sports and Exercise Medicine from Exeter University with distinction.

Andrew is a certified strength and conditioning specialist from the NSCA. He delivers a course called ‘Unravelling SandC for Therapists” which aims to improve the therapist’s ability to prescribe exercise.

In this episode we discuss

• Andrew's approaches to fully understanding the clients presenting condition and how to align detailed management to this
• How to improve client adherence and compliance with management
• Understanding the role of exercise in pain management and performance enhancement
• Principles of SandC underpinning client management
• When is exercise important in the context of patient management
• How to position yourself as the go to therapist in your region

Email [email protected]

Facebook ProCare Sports Medicine https://www.facebook.com/ProCareSportsMedicine

Instagram @procaresports

Twitter @mccauleyandrew

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=160919724

Education https://www.hd-pn.com