The Sports MAP Network

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Einar Einarsson, Director of Physical Rehabilitation at Saudi Pro League. Einar has been working as a Physical Therapist in Sports for over 30 years. He has also worked as a SC & fitness coach in Soccer, specialist in Physical Therapy & CEO of a movement analysis company. In Einar’s work for Aspetar he has worked with many high profile elite athletes from different Sports disciplines & done consultancy for numerous elite Sports Organizations (Premier league & NBA) In this podcast we cover a number of topics including; Einar’s professional career with Irish Rugby, Aspetar & now as the Director of Physical Rehab at the Saudi Pro League What is EMG?  How is EMG used in a rehabilitation setting?  How using EMG can guide optimal hamstring loading for recurrent issues.  Getting the balance between medial soleus and gastroc using EMG.  How to utilise EMG post surgery for ACL rehabilitation.  Medial (VMO) and lateral (VL) quad balance.  The difference between electrical stimulation and EMG and how they can work together.  The difference between BFR and EMG and how they can work together.  WATCH on YouTube

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Ernest Schilders, Professor of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine @ Leeds Beckett University and Hip, Groin, and Hamstring Surgeon @Fortius Clinic. Professor Ernest Schilders is a specialist in minimally-invasive hip surgery and has a unique professional portfolio combining expertise in hamstring problems, complex groin pain and hip arthroscopy. Professor Schilders has treated footballers from all the Premier League and Championship clubs, and clubs from all the other major European Leagues. In this podcast we cover a number of topics including; PLAC anatomy Subtypes of the PLAC injuries Management of PLAC injuries Imaging procedures for an accurate diagnosis of PLAC injuries Navigating neural involvement in athletes with groin pain Differentiating the hip as a pain source from other groin entities. Hamstring T junction injuries. Imaging procedures for accurate T junction Diagnosis What injuries appear to be a greater risk of recurrence? What role does surgery play? Rehabilitation timelines post surgery for T junction injuries. WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

In this new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Cases' we chat with senior men's Rehabilitation Physiotherapist for the Sydny Swans Football Club, Justin Dougherty. Prior to Justin’s role with the Sydney Swans he was the Lead Physio for the in Men’s A League (Australia’s top tier soccer competition) for 10 years including periods with Macarthur FC, Melbourne Victory and Newcastle Jets. In this episode we chat with Justin about a clinical case scenario of a soleus injury that had a second incident after returning to full training. Justin breaks down this case covering the following: The learnings from the first rehabilitation Team (medical and high performance) discussions are potential improvements in the subsequent rehab External inputs to assist in the process. Timelines to return to running. Addressing other factors that may be playing a role in the calf issues Preferential medical vs lateral recruitment of the calf. Conversations with the medical and coaching staff. Strength metrics and benchmarks for the calf Position specific requirements to consider for the rehab Return to play This episode is supported by HRIG and The Occlusion Cuff You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Fearghal Kerin, hamstring injury consultant at Kerin Performance. Fearghal holds a degree in Physiotherapy from University College Dublin, a Master’s in Sports Injury Rehabilitation from the University of Salford, and a PhD from University College Dublin, where his research focused on hamstring injuries in professional rugby. He has worked across Irish sports, including as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby for nine seasons, before transitioning to Chelsea Football Club in the English Premier League. In this podcast we chat around the Recurring Hamstring, T junction Injuries, Bicep Femoris Long head activation and Optimal loading. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify & Player FM WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel

This new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Chats' sees the Sports MAP team discussing some of the latest content they have accessed recently and some of their key takeaways. Host and Sports MAP director, Nick Kane is joined by fellow physiotherapist Joss Whitford as they chat through all things hamstring. Delving into some of the latest research and topics involved with recurring hamstring injuries. You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with James Noake, consultant in sport, exercise & musculoskeletal medicine at Pure Sports Medicine Bank and Raynes Park since 2015 and Head Doctor (7 years) and now Consultant to London Irish RFC. James trained as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, then Acute Medicine (including Rheumatology) before MSc in SEM, Completed specialist training in Sport & Exercises Medicine. In this podcast we chat around diagnostics and trouble shooting in that area along with delving into some of the latest research and getting James' expert opinions. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify & Player FM James on Linkedin James on X WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel Article references in Podcast episode: The pyramidalis-anterior pubic ligament-adductor longus complex (PLAC) and its role with adductor injuries: a new anatomical concept Proximal adductor avulsions are rarely isolated but usually involve injury to the PLAC and pectineus: descriptive MRI findings in 145 athletes Inguinal-related groin pain in athletes: a pathological potpourri Pubic apophysitis: a previously undescribed clinical entity of groin pain in athletes