In this 22nd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with St Kilda Football Club Physiotherapist and concussion expert Laura Fazzari. Laura also works as a physiotherapist as part of the Epworth Hospital's Concussion Clinic. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Laura's interest in concussion & career background The growing prevalence of concussion in sport The AFL concussion protocol Laura's recent Sports MAP Masterclass Initial precautions and processes after the injury Early involvement of the physiotherapist VOMS assessment Early stage progressions for return to run Gym and weight training integration Training intensity progression CogSport testing Continued monitoring and prevention strategies 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 21st episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Ex international athlete & 2-time Olympian, turned lower-limb rehabilitation expert Colin Griffin. Colin is the Clinical Lead of the Foot and Ankle Rehabilitation Stream at Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin, Ireland. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Colin's athletic backgroundColin's current work at Sports Surgery ClinicHis work in his PhD on Achilles TendinopathyCalf strength and testingBaseline monitoring and use of testsStrength training of the calfHop testing techniques and usageUsing plyometric training Colin's rehabilitation phases Listen to this Podcast via your favorite 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. More information about Colin and Sports Surgery Clinic can be found at SportsSurgeryClinic.com

In this 20th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Stuart Imer. Stuart is the Founder and Director of Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Australia and is one of Australia’s foremost physiotherapists in the treatment of Disorders of the Foot and Ankle. In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Stuart's clinical background and interest in Foot & Ankle RehabilitationClinical presentations of Subtle Medial & Rear Foot AnkleMedial deltoid ligament injuriesInitial management phasesProtected weight baring managementManual therapy techniquesStrength demands and markersFootwear and orthoticsSyndesmosis rehabilitation challenges Listen to this Podcast via your favorite 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. More information about Stuart and Foot & Ankle Rehabilitation Australia can be found at faara.com.au

In this 19th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Formula 1 Physiotherapist & Performance coach Kim Keedle on the physical requirements and preparation of F1 drivers. Kim's current role with driver Oscar PiastriThe physical qualities required to perform in F1Training schedules (our of the car) for F1 driversOff season for driversReducing injury risk and pain in F1Neck strengthening prescription & loading for racing car driversCommon injuries or niggles seen in F1Working as part of a MDT for optimal care of the driverHow to gain experience and employment in F1 or racing Listen to this Podcast via your favorite 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 18th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Leinster Rugby Rehabilitation Physiotherapist & Phd candidate Fearghal Kerin on T junction Injuries of the Bicep Femoris. Why the interest in T junction injuries?What are T junction injuries and why should be aware of them?What are the telltale signs of these injuries in our assessment?Is there a specific MOI related to T junction injuries?How do we use imaging to make diagnosis and guide our prognosis?What is the potential benefit of ultrasound on guiding our rehab and RTP?Do we manage these injuries differently to the standard BF hamstring injury?What exercises specifically target this region?How may our field based rehabilitation be modified? Listen to this Podcast via your favorite 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 19th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Formula 1 Physiotherapist & Performance coach Kim Keedle on the physical requirements and preparation of F1 drivers. Kim’s current role with driver Oscar Piastri The physical qualities required to perform in F1 Training schedules (our of the car) for F1 drivers Off season for […]

In this 18th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Leinster Rugby Rehabilitation Physiotherapist & Phd candidate Fearghal Kerin on T junction Injuries of the Bicep Femoris. Why the interest in T junction injuries? What are T junction injuries and why should be aware of them? What are the telltale signs of these injuries […]

In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. Hamish’s thoughts on his experiences working as a head Physio in both professional rugby and the AFL What to expect from Hamish at the Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport course […]

In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. Hamish's thoughts on his experiences working as a head Physio in both professional rugby and the AFL What to expect from Hamish at the Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport course in the Gold Coast Posterior dislocation- what are the tell tale signs? Where early management is different between posterior & anterior dislocations Common imaging findings following both posterior & anterior shoulder dislocations Decision making around surgical Vs non surgical management following instability episodes (see further detailed notes below) Differences in post surgical management for anterior and posterior repairs Post surgical rehabilitation Early exercises & targets Time based expectations on restoring ROM and strength How & when to introduce pushing, pulling and over head How and when to take the athlete into venerable positions (Abd/ ER Testing or benchmarking in readiness for a return to play What is often missed in shoulder rehabilitation Contact based conditioning Listen to this Podcast via your favorite 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. This episode is brought to you by KangaTech & West Coast Health & High Performance (Perth)   Information below on is hyper mobility and key factors that needs to be considered for a surgical decision from Hamish Factors to consider: Occupation: overhead/manual labour vs sedentary Sporting demands – collision sports Co-morbidities/physical inactivity – prolongs recovery Evidence based surgical indications (reduces the chance of recurrence): Male <25 y/o with traumatic MOI, requires relocation + high functional demands = EBP supports surgical repair. Generally the risk factors from the literature for recurrent instability include: young age (<40 = 13x higher; majority occurring <25), being a male, contact sport. I would also include young females in collision sports in this category. However it is a discussion and as we discussed there is evidence that people in this group can have a positive outcome without surgery. Hypermobility: I always question the patient about their episode(s) – patients can use the words dislocation and subluxation synonymously. True dislocation or instability in the absence of dislocation. I always I always question the patient around the MOI and do they have imaging evidence of…

In this 16th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Paula Charlton (PhD) we discuss her current work with Triathlon Australia and delve in to your expert knowledge on injury prevention systems in sports. We discuss at the length: Bone stress injuries The energy deficit athlete Prevention systems in endurance athletes Reducing the […]