Plyometrics can be a powerful tool for runners, but simply adding a few jumps to your routine isn’t enough.

In this episode, Jimmy sits down with Ky Wynne to break down how to actually use plyometrics effectively. They explore where to start, how to progress from low- to high-intensity exercises, how much is enough, and where plyometrics fit within a runner’s training week.

A practical conversation about moving beyond random exercises and building plyometrics with purpose.

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What does the future of physiotherapy look like in the age of AI?

In this episode of The Physio Insights Podcast, Dr. Jimmy Picard sits down with Kai and Andy, founders of Physiotutors, to talk about their journey from frustrated physio students creating YouTube tutorials to building a global education platform reaching millions.

They also dive into the next big shift in physiotherapy: AI. From reducing administrative burden and supporting clinical reasoning to the risk of over-relying on technology, they explore where AI can genuinely help clinicians and why human connection, empathy and clinical judgment may become more important than ever.

A conversation about education, AI and the future role of the physiotherapist.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Ben Cormack, sports therapist, educator, and founder of Core Kinetic, to challenge one of the most deeply held assumptions in physio: that faulty movement patterns explain pain.

Ben breaks down what biomechanics actually is as a field of science, why human movement is far more variable than we give it credit for, and why the body's response to load matters just as much as the load itself. They also dig into the role of lifestyle, comorbidities, and social factors in pain. 

Packed with clinical honesty, a dry forest analogy, and a surprising Taylor Swift reference, this is a conversation that will make you rethink how you assess, communicate, and treat.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Amanda Olson, pelvic health physical therapist and creator of pelvic health tools for at-home use, to explore one of the most underdiagnosed areas in running rehab: the pelvic floor.

Amanda shares her unexpected path from pediatric neurology to pelvic health, sparked by a personal injury, and why the overlap between pelvic health and running is something every physio needs to understand.

They cover stress urinary incontinence in athletes (more common than you think), running and lifting during pregnancy, the three-month postpartum return-to-run myth, and what to do when your patient just isn't getting better. Amanda also offers practical screening tips for orthopedic physios who may be missing pelvic floor involvement in everyday cases like IT band pain or low back issues.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with strength and conditioning coach, researcher, and bestselling author Dan Cleather to discuss the philosophy behind his latest book, The Practice of Change. Together, they explore why consistency, not fatigue, is the foundation of long-term progress and why training should be a conversation with your body, not a battle against it.

They discuss the balance between skill and capacity, the value of easy training, wave loading, recovery, and how these principles apply to both performance and rehabilitation. Whether you're a clinician, coach, or athlete, this episode will challenge the way you think about training and lasting improvement.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with physiotherapist, researcher, and soon-to-be clinic owner Ky Wynne to dig into the science of plyometrics for runners. Ky recently published a research paper on the topic and shares why plyometrics are one of the most underutilized and misunderstood tools in running rehab and performance.

They cover ground contact time, extensive vs. intensive plyometrics, how to progress volume using foot contacts, the role of surface and footwear, and why single-leg work should be the goal for most runners. Whether you're a clinician, coach, or runner, this episode gives you the framework to start using plyometrics smarter, not just harder.

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In this episode of Physio Insights, Jimmy sits down with sports chiropractor, running coach, and strength coach Luke Nelson to unpack one of the most frustrating injuries runners face: calf strains.

Luke shares his evidence-based four-phase calf rehab framework, explaining why calf injuries are so prone to recurrence and why simply waiting for pain to disappear isn’t enough. Together, they discuss the common mistakes runners and clinicians make, how to rebuild strength and spring in the calf-Achilles complex, and what a successful return-to-running process should actually look like.

Whether you're a clinician working with runners or an athlete dealing with recurring calf issues, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately.

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In this episode, Jimmy sits down with running physiotherapist and marathoner Ben Lombard to explore why successful rehab goes far beyond exercises and strength work. They discuss the biopsychosocial approach to treating runners, how fear and uncertainty can amplify pain, and why confidence is often just as important as capacity when returning to running.

Ben shares lessons from treating hundreds of runners, his own experience navigating injury during marathon training, and practical insights on tendinopathies, load management, gait analysis, and helping athletes stay active through setbacks.

Whether you're a runner, coach, or clinician, this conversation will change the way you think about injury, recovery, and performance.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with Dr. Melissa Lodge, exercise scientist and founder of Fed Collaborative, to talk about one of the most misunderstood conditions in endurance sport: RED-S.

Melissa shares why fueling for performance and fueling for health are not two separate goals and why the culture of "lighter is faster" is doing more harm than good.

They discuss body composition myths, carbohydrate fear, within-day energy deficits, bone health in young athletes, and why screening female athletes on hormonal birth control requires a completely different approach.

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In this episode of the Physio Insights Podcast, Jimmy sits down with JP Gloria, physical therapist and running gait specialist, to rethink what gait analysis is really for.

JP shares why the goal of running analysis should not be to “fix” every perceived flaw, but to better understand the runner in front of you.
They discuss running form variability, injury rehab, training load, compensations, and how tools like Runeasi can help clinicians make smarter decisions without overcorrecting natural movement patterns.

A great episode for physios, coaches, and runners interested in gait analysis, running injuries, biomechanics, and evidence-informed rehab.

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