The Sports MAP Network

In this Sports MAP Podcast Highlight from our chat with Hamish Macauley we discuss some key topics with respect to mid-stage rehabilitation of traumatic shoulder instability. Listen to this Podcast via your favourite platform including Apple, Spotify, Player FM & Stitcher.

In this 23rd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with current Senior Lecturer of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame Australia, Brady Green. Brady has extensive experience working in elite sport and has a keen interest in calf strain injuries completing his PhD on this topic. Assessment, Management and Prevention of Calf Muscle Strain Injuries: A Qualitative Study of the Practices and Perspectives of 20 Expert Sports Clinicians - ACCESS & READ HERE In this episode we cover a range of topics including: Calf strain mechanism of injury Gastroc Vs Soleus presentations Differentiating the ‘tight calf’ Vs a calf strain Brady's calf assessment work up When to run and how to run initially from a calf strain injury The role of imaging for diagnosis and prognostics Rehabilitation progressions and stages Return to Play clinical checklist 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 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 […]