The Sports MAP Network

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Stephen Patterson. Stephen is a researcher/practitioner specialising in Blood Flow Restriction Training for rehabilitation and performance. Interested in the responses and adaptations to exercise. He is based at St Marys University, London lecturing on the MSc Strength and Conditioning programme. Stephen completed his PhD specialising on the responses and adaptations to resistance training with blood flow restriction. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Performance and Rehab manager at New England Patriots, Emidio Pacecca. Emidio has extensive experience working in elite sporting environments including the Carlton Blues in the AFL, the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Western Force Rugby Union team. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Emidio’s experience and journey to get to the NFL Expectations and responsibilities within an NFL team Early strategies around Achilles tendon injuries within the NFL Loading protocols Isometric loading expectations High speed running dosage and hamstring loading Strength training expectations across different sports Quantifying strength levels Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  You can also VIEW this Podcast on the Sports MAP YouTube channel. We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 30th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with co-founder and Head Physiotherapist for Rehab 4 Performance in Liverpool, Matt Konopinski. Matt is a highly decorated specialist sports physiotherapist practicing in the UK. Matt has over 15 years of experience working at the highest level of professional football. He has worked as the Head Physiotherapist for Liverpool, Rangers and Barnsley FC. Additionally, Matt has spent time as Men’s team Physiotherapist at the FA, England’s football governing body. He specialises in lower limb rehabilitation and optimising performance through biomechanics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Matt's background in elite men's football, Liverpool FC Matt's interest and experience in knee injury rehabilitation Importance of recognition and optimal management of LCL injuries Mechanism of the injury LCL injuries in conjunction with additional knee injuries Assessment and diagnosis stategies Imaging Surgical vs non-surgical Bracing processes Key strengthening Return to run Return to kicking progressions Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 29th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Lead Physiotherapist of the Matildas, Australian Womens Football Team, Jaclyn Benz. Jaclyn has immense experience working at all levels of womens football. Her experience extends well beyond Women's Football after spending timeworking as a Locum at the Australian Institute of Sport and Hunter Sports Academy. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Jaclyn's background and pathway to her current position Her day-to-day experience of the recent World Cup Training and prep for the World Cup campaign Individualising injury prevention programs Injury differences between womens and mens sport Challenges and opportunities within womens elite football Management of Sam Kerr's calf injury Pressures and celebrations throughout the World Cup campaign Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 28th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with senior AFL rehabilitation physiotherapist with the Western Bulldogs, Scott Hulm. Scott has a keen interest in injury prevention, rehabilitation and athletic performance. He has a real passion for merging research and applied practice, in doing so he has completed a Master of High Performance Sport, with ongoing PhD research in hamstring strain injuries and high speed running biomechanics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Scott's clinical and research background Mechanical & loading behaviour of Aponeuroses Specific exercise loading Size and geometry of aponeurosis Use of imaging Early loading procedures Graded loading towards return to play Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 27th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with knee injury expert Tim McGrath. Tim’s clinical expertise focuses on lower limb rehabilitation, and he regularly conducts clinical consultancy to professional sporting teams within Australia and also overseas for complex cases following lower limb injury. He developed Pitch Ready (www.pitch-ready.com) which combines cutting-edge data science with clinical insights to optimize squad-based injury prevention strategies across organizations as well as return to sport decision-making following lower limb injury. Tim also founded and is co-director of Elite Rehab which is a large multidisciplinary allied health practice in Canberra (www.ersportsphysio.com.au). In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Tim's extensive elite experience and career background initial assessment and diagnosis of PCL injuries PCL Assessment tests Imaging Surgical vs non-surgery pathways Timelines and expecatations Bracing management post-op or non-surgical Rehabilitation progressions and hamstring loading Addressing troubles with acceleration and shunting of the knee Quad loading compared to ACL injuries Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 26th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Belgian Olympic senior sports physiotherapist, Maarten Thysen. As a Senior Sports Physiotherapist at UZ-KULeuven he has developed extensive expertise in the field of prevention and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Since 2003 Maarten has guided both national and international athletes and worked with various sport federations and international teams including the Belgian Olympic Team at the Beijing 2008, London 2012 and upcoming Olympics. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Maarten's experience and main interests in the industry Philosophies around exercise prescription and tying it into rehabilitation Stability, mobility, flexibility and balance benchmarking targets for skaters Exercise prescription within the Olympic team Hamstring rehabilitation processes and testing What can sometimes be missed with high-end athletes? Key capacity exercises and metrics before return to run Maarten's key influences and progression Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 25th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Head of Medical Services at the Australian Boomers and Sydney Kings, David Hillard. David is a APA Sports physiotherapist who has a special interest in lower limb rehabilitation (hip, knee, and ankle), tendon pathologies, and shoulder injuries. Working with basketball teams and players remains a core focus of David's work, and he has previously developed return to training rehab progressions, injury prevention and screening programs. As part of his varied sports coverage experience, David has worked with :- Australian Boomers men's national basketball team- Sydney Kings NBL- Sydney University Flames WNBL- Netball NSW teams- Rowing Australia In this episode we cover a range of topics including: David's work with the Australian Boomers and within basketball Key preventative strategies around ankle injuries within basketball Testing benchmarks for players David's immediate process with acute ankle injuries Key diagnoses not to miss Key indicators ahead of return to run Mid-stage rehabilitation programming Return to sport demands Chronic ankle instability considerations Patella tendinopathy Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook

In this 24th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Director & Head Physio of Q Performance, Gina Nelson. Gina has over 8 years of experience working in elite sport. Past 4 years as the Head Physiotherapist at the Queensland Reds and part of the 2021 team that won Super Rugby AU, Head Physiotherapist for the Australia A (Wallabies) in 2022 for their tour of Fiji, and Head Physiotherapist for the Junior Wallabies team in 2019 who were runners up in the Junior World Cup. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Gina's background and interest in educating around acute trauma Discussion around the physiotherapist's role around acute trauma incidents Immediate processes when dealing with neck trauma Detailed systems when dealing with high-trauma injury scenarios Initial processes when first responder to dislocation-fractures Key principles around management of concussion Gina's tips and advice around education when dealing with acute trauma injuries Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.  We hope you enjoy this episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. If you do, please let us know by leaving a review and sharing via Twitter & Facebook