Forward Physio
Forward Physio is a podcast that delivers high-quality, evidence-based information on injury, rehab, performance, and health. Hosted by Noah Mandel, it aims to keep listeners up-to-date and push the physiotherapy industry forward.
Episodes
Peter Malliaris - Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy
Peter Malliaras is considered one of the world's leading experts in tendon pain. He is a sports physiotherapist, researcher, and educator who is internationally recognized for his work in tendinopathy rehabilitation and tendon loading. He is an Associate Professor at Monash University and has authored hundreds of scientific publications focused on tendon pain and rehabilitation. Peter is wide
The Physio Business - What They Never Taught You in School w/ Raj Suppiah
Raj Suppiah is a Toronto-based physiotherapist, clinic owner, and business coach to healthcare professionals. He is the co-founder of Foundation Physio, one of Toronto's most recognized physiotherapy brands, and works with clinic owners and clinicians to help them build intentional, values-driven practices. Raj is also a Professional Certified Coach, helping leaders in private practice take b
Rethinking Chronic Pain (And Why It Matters) - w/ Bahram Jam
Dr. Bahram Jam is a Toronto-based physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in persistent pain. He is the founder and director of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and has taught over 1,000 post-graduate courses to healthcare professionals across Canada and internationally.Most recently, Bahram created PAIN: The Musical - an inspirational theat
Shoulder Dislocation Rehab with Ellie Richardson
In this in-depth interview, shoulder specialist Ellie Richardson shares her expertise on shoulder dislocations, including diagnosis, damages, treatment options, and rehab strategies. Gain insights into decision-making for surgery versus conservative management and learn how to optimize patient outcomes.Ellie Richardson is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the UK with a clinical focus
Hypermobility Disorders: More Than Being "Double Jointed" - with Taylor Goldberg
Taylor Goldberg joined Noah to discuss hypermobility disorders, separating fact from misconception, exploring diagnosis and treatment, and examining the wide-ranging impact these conditions can have on those who live with them.Taylor is a chiropractor and educator with a special interest in hypermobility disorders. Her work focuses on improving understanding, diagnosis, and management of condition
New Study: Core Stabilization Exercises are Superior for Low Back Pain...
In this solo episode, Noah breaks down a new trial that showed core stabilization exercises were better than "conventional physiotherapy" exercises... and why he is skeptical about it. Enjoy!------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquires: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
How Adam Meakins Actually Helps Patients - Clinical Reasoning in 3 Case Studies
In this episode, Noah was joined again by Adam Meakins - one of the most prominent figures in the world of physiotherapy. Adam is sometimes criticized for just talking about what treatments and practices don't work. So, in this episode, Adam and Noah go over three case studies that help illustrate Adam's clinical reasoning and how he helps his patients. With over two decades spent as a
Q Willey: The Change of Direction Principles You'll Use Forever
Q Willey and Noah discuss the critical aspects of change of direction in rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in physiotherapy. He explains how change of direction is essential for athletes returning from injury and how it can be integrated into rehab programs.Q has an undergraduate in Exercise Science, a Master's in Exercise Physiology, and is a Doctor of Physical
Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries with Steph Mundt
Noah sat down with Steph Mundt to discuss bone stress injuries - what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them.Steph Mundt is a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. Steph’s interest in bone-stress injuries and bone health is rooted in personal experience. Because of that background, she’s deeply passionate about helping other runners and athletes recover safely,
Erik Meira - Rehabbing Achilles Rupture Repairs
Erik Meira joined Noah for the second time on Forward Physio to discuss the principles of early rehab for Achilles rupture repairs.Erik is a physical therapist and educator who is well known for being the first person to start a podcast related to physical therapy back in 2011. Clinically, Erik mainly works with collegiate and professional level athletes. He has authored several articles and textb
Alec Blenis - Cardio, Longevity, and Training Myths Explained
Can lifting weights alone keep you healthy for life? Or is cardio the real missing link? In this episode, Noah sits down with hybrid athlete Alec Blenis to dive deep into the role of cardiovascular training in health, performance, and longevity. They unpack the myths around zone 2, VO₂ max, and “anti-fragile” training, while highlighting why aerobic conditioning may be the single strongest predict
Ben Cormack: Moving from Biomechanics to Biology
In this episode, Noah was joined by Ben Cormack for the second time on Forward Physio. They discuss why physiotherapists should think less biomechanically and more biologically when it comes to pain.Ben has over two decades of experience helping people in pain. While once working full time in the clinic, Ben has transitioned to playing more of a role in education. He teaches courses all around the
Foot Pain, Ankle Injuries, & The Truth About Orthotics with Podiatrist Blake Withers
Blake Withers is a Podiatrist, PhD candidate, and lecturer at the University of New Castle where he teaches about biomechanics, rehab, podiatry, and foot orthotics.He is a regular speaker at the National Podiatry Conference, Sports Medicine Australia, and Sports & Exercise Podiatry events, and has presented internationally in Singapore and the UK. Blake also is the co-host of the Sports Medici
The Truth About Manual Therapy in 2025 with Dr. Chad Cook
Dr. Chad Cook is a professor and physical therapist at Duke University in the United States. He has 35 years of clinical experience and 25 years of academic research experience. His primary clinical and research focus is the management of musculoskeletal disorders. With over 400 scientific publications, 50 editorials, 4 textbooks, and $11 million in external funding, he is one of the most prolific
Understanding Pelvic Health Physiotherapy with Manon Dauvergne
Manon Dauvergne is a physiotherapist who is completing her PhD in Sports Science, at the University of La Réunion, focusing on menstrual cycle and neuromuscular performance in female athletes. She trains and treats athletes locally – she works with the Réunion athletics league and a volleyball club, and is specialized in pelvic-perineal health for women. Manon also co-hosts the “Femmes et Sport Po
The Functional vs Non-Functional Exercise Debate w/ Memphis Grizzlies Director of Rehab, Jarred Boyd
Jarred Boyd is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode, Jarred and Noah discuss the debate between functional and non-functional exercises. Jarred brings his knowledge and expertise to the table to deliver a masterclass that will leave listeners with a new perspective on what it means for an exercise to be "functional".En
Sports Medicine in the UFC with Heather Linden
Heather Linden is the Senior Director of Sports Medicine of the UFC Performance Institute. In this episode, we discuss Heather's role with the UFC, what it is like working with UFC athletes, key skills and character traits for working in high-performance sports, and important lessons she has learned throughout her career.Enjoy!-------Heather's Instagram------Noah's InstagramNoah&apo
Preventing Fractures and Understanding Bone Health with Dr. Lora Giangregorio
Dr. Giangregorio is a professor at the University of Waterloo and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science. She has dedicated her career to understanding how physical activity can help prevent fractures and improve quality of life for those with osteoporosis. She has played a key role in shaping international exercise guidelines and continues to push the boundaries of resea
Does Chiro Actually Work?
In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works".------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
Quick Update Since I Quit My Job
In this episode, Noah provides a quick update into his venture of becoming a clinician with his own practice.Enjoy-----Noah's InstagramFor questions, inquires, or requests: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
Beyond Biopsychosocial: New Pain Perspectives with Peter Stillwell
Peter Stilwell is a Canadian pain researcher who currently holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Southern Denmark. He is also an Affiliate Member at McGill University in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. He has published articles in leading journals in the areas of pain, qualitative methods, philosophy, and medical humanit
How to Handle Achilles Ruptures with Scott Greenberg
Scott Greenberg is a sports medicine physio with 25 years of experience working with University of Florida Gator athletes, professional athletes, and Olympians. He is the current Manager of Operations for UF Health's Department of Rehabilitation, the director of their sports and orthopedic physical therapy residency programs, and the Membership Chair of the American Academy of Sports Physical
Everything You Need to Know About Sciatica w/ Charlie Clements
Charlie Clements is a First Contact Physiotherapist in the UK with a special interest in sciatica. He teaches a course, "Recognizing Red Flags" to help clinicians have the ability to recognize serious pathologies.In this episode, Charlie and Noah discuss common sciatica myths, and the assessment, treatment, and prognosis of sciatica. Enjoy!-------Become a better physiotherapist with Phys
Can We Accelerate Sciatica Recovery?
How long does it take to recover from sciatica and can we accelerate the process? I break down the SCOPiC trial to help shed some light on this question.------Noah's InstagramNoah's YouTube Channel (You can see the video version of the podcast here)noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
I Quit: Why I Walked Away From The Clinic
In this episode, Noah briefly discusses why he quit his clinical job and what's next.------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
Running Related Injuries with Jason Tuori
In this episode, Noah spoke with Jason Tuori. Jason is a sports PT out of Rochester, New York and is the Vice Chair of the Running Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He is also the host of the popular podcast, PT Inquest. Jason has a special interest in running performance and running related injuries, the latter of which is discussed in great detail in this
Geoff Ford - How to Conduct the Cross Bracing Protocol
Geoff Ford is a physiotherapist currently working on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. He's an expert in ACL rehab and works directly with Dr. Tom Cross to help patients through the new Cross Bracing Protocol, a procedure that helps facilitate ACL healing without surgical intervention. Geoff is also popular on Instagram where he creates educational content to help empower patients and physios
Chris Juneau - Force Testing 101
Chris Juneau is a Sports Residency and Performance Trained Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Specialization in Athletic Performance, a Masters of Philosophy in Biomechanics, and a Certification in Strength & Conditioning. He is well known as a co-host to the popular podcast PT Inquest. Chris teaches a course along with Jason Tuori called "Dungeons and Dynamometers" that teaches what
An Update on Shoulder Pain with The Shoulder Physio, Jared Powell
You may know Jared Powell as the Shoulder Physio. Jared is a physiotherapist and researcher who is currently completing his shoulder-pain-related PhD at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia. Jared is an excellent scientific communicator and is known for his evidence-based approach to physiotherapy. He is passionate about philosophy and history and draws from these fields in his approach to phy
Conquering Burnout + Excelling in Communication with Meredith Grossman
Meredith Grossman is a physiotherapist working in the hospital system in New Orleans. After an experience of working in an environment that prioritized profits over patient outcomes, Meredith began her journey of researching burnout and became passionate about educating others about it.This conversation is all about burnout in healthcare, why it happens and what to do about it, how burnout may inf
An Ecological Approach to Physio with Jeff Morton
Jeff Morton is a physiotherapist in the UK with 10 years experience. He is currently an Advanced Lower Limb Physiotherapy Practitioner working in the NHS. Today, we discussed some of his areas of expertise, including ecological approaches, biomechanics, and ACL rehab.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code
Talking Tendons with Ebonie Rio
Ebonie Rio is considered one of the leading experts in tendon pain. She completed her PhD on the topic and has over 100 publications in the field. As a physiotherapist, she has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Ballet, and with Olympic and Paralympic teams. Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link
Hip Osteoarthritis with Dr. Joanne Kemp
Dr. Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist, Principal Research Fellow, & Associate Professor at Latrobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Australia. She publishes research on hip osteoarthritis and femoroacetabular impingement and is also an editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass v
Stress Fractures with Beau, the Stress Fracture Physio
Beau is a physiotherapist in Sydney, Australia, whose clinical practice revolves around treating runners. As a result, he helps countless people manage stress fractures and has become an expert in the topic through his clinical work, deep dives of the scientific literature, and his experience managing his own stress fracture.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's
The New Grad and Student Roundtable with Dr. Leada Malek, Zak Gabor, and Diego Hidalgo
Leada Malek, Zak Gabor, and Diego Hidalgo sit down with Noah to offer guidance and answer the questions of physical therapy new graduates and students.Leada is a physical therapist, adjunct professor, and author in San Francisco, California.Zak is a physical therapist and part owner of the education company, Clinical Athlete, living in Rochester, New York.Diego, also known as Skeptical Physio on
When Does Posture and Movement Quality Matter?
This is from my appearance on the E3 podcast, hosted by Chris Hughen.We discuss when posture and movement quality is relevant for pain and injury.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com
Back Pain: Debunking Myths and Outlining a Modern Approach with Wilfried Simon
Wilfried Simon and Noah discuss common back pain myths and what an up-to-date approach to back pain looks like.Will is a physiotherapist and osteopath in Belgium with a specialization in spinal conditions. He is well known on Instagram as The Spine Physio.Today, Noah and Will discuss: The relevance of posture in back pain.Whether it is possible to prevent back pain.How to know when back pain is se
Applications of Blood Flow Restriction with Dr. Nicholas Rolnick
Dr. Nicholas Rolnick and Noah chat about all things related to blood flow restriction training (BFRT)Nick is a physical therapist, researcher, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Lehman College, and a personal trainer. His main area of expertise is in BFRT and is a published author in this area. Today, Noah and Steph discuss: What is BFR?Applications of BFR for muscle hypertrophy, cardiovascular fitnes
Virtual Victory in ACL Rehab – Navigating Online Recovery with Steph Allen
Steph Allen and Noah discuss how she broke out of the box and started a fully virtual practice working with ACL patients.Steph is a physiotherapist residing in New York who, after working with ACL patients in person, became frustrated with certain pitfalls of the current system and decided to start her own practice online. She is also the co-founder of the Level Up Initiative, which has now merged
The Non-Surgical ACL Rehab Revolution and the Cross Bracing Protocol with Stephanie Filbay
Stephanie Filbay joined Noah to discuss the fascinating topic of ACL healing, non-surgical rehab, and the ground-breaking Cross Bracing Protocol.Steph is a physiotherapist and an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Senior Research Associate within the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.She is
Leveraging an Open Mind and Expert Communication Skills in Coaching with Dante Martella
Dante Martella joins Noah for an in-person podcast to discuss their philosophies to approaching rehab and fitness.Dante is a stength and conditioning coach in Toronto who has 10 years of experience working with the general population and professional athletes. Today, Noah and Dante discuss: How their upbringings shaped their approach to physio and coaching.The importance of skepticism in the field
Faraz Sethi - Demystifying the Foot and Ankle, Step by Step
Faraz Sethi joins Noah to add some clarity to one of the more complex areas of the body - the foot and ankle. Faraz is a first-contact physical therapist in the UK and has 18 years of experience as a clinician. He has a special interest in the foot and ankle and is passionate about applying the biopsychosocial model with his patients.Today, Noah and Faraz discuss: The scarcity of research around t
Erik Meira - A Masterclass on the Foundations and Philosophy of Science for PT
Erik Meira joins Noah to discuss how to apply critical thinking and the foundations of science to clinical practice.Erik is a physical therapist and educator who is well known for being the first person to start a podcast related to physical therapy back in 2011. Clinically, Erik mainly works with collegiate and professional level athletes. He has authored several articles and textbook chapters, h
The Flexing Physio - Opening Up a Clinic and Advice for New Grads
Dan Chang, better known as The Flexing Physio, joined Noah on the podcast to give new grads and physio student some wisdom.Dan is a physiotherapist and new clinic owner in Melbourne, Australia. He is popular on social media for creating humorous content related to physiotherapy. He also has a podcast, The Flexing Physio, largely aimed at helping new graduates and students navigate the world of phy
Alan Aragon - Muscle Growth Principles and Nutrition for Healing
Alan Aragon came on the show to discuss the most important keys for gaining muscle as well as what someone's nutrition should look like when they are recovering from an injury.Alan is a nutrition researcher and educator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Between publishing numerous papers, writing 2 books, and creating a review of the latest nutrition and fitness research
Greg Lehman - Debunking Running Myths and a Masterclass on Critical Thinking
In this episode, Noah spoke with Greg Lehman, a Canadian physiotherapist, strength coach, chiropractor, and educator who is recognized by many to be one of the most well respected thinkers in the world of physical rehab. Greg completed his training as both a chiropractor and a physiotherapist. He studied spine biomechanics as part of his Master's degree at the University of Waterloo and publi
Tasha Louie - How To Be An Incredible Mover and Recovering From A Spinal Fracture
In this episode, Noah was joined by Tasha Louie, a strength and movement coach from the Bay Area in San Francisco. Tasha is able to perform incredible feats in the gym, simultaneously exhibiting a great deal of strength, flexibility, mobility, and body control. At first look, many of the things she does do not seem possible to the average gym-goer. But not to worry! Tasha breaks down the not-so
Aaron Kubal - Clearing Up the Confusion About Chiropractors
Aaron Kubal joins Noah to discuss all things related to the chiropractic field! Aaron is one of the most well-known chiropractors who is popular on social media for busting myths, providing evidence-based and valuable content to people in pain, and for being a chiropractor who's practice is 100% online. Aaron values using the best available scientific evidence to create simple principles that
Ben Cormack - Everything You Need to Know About the Biopsychosocial Model
In this episode, Noah was joined by Ben Cormack, a UK-born physiotherapist and educator who is known to be an expert in the biopsychosocial model and back pain. Ben has over two decades of experience practicing as a physiotherapist. While once working full time in the clinic, Ben has transitioned to playing more of a role in education. He teaches courses all around the world and has presented in m
Alexis Léveillé (NoBullshitPhysio) - Understanding How Treatments Work and Where Most Go Wrong
In this episode, Noah was joined by Alexis Léveillé, a physiotherapist from Montreal, Canada. who popularly known on social media as NoBullshitPhysio,Alexis has gained popularity online for going after those who spread harmful misinformation on social media and for proving to be a well-read and reliable source for all things rehab-related. Alexis' loyal followers enjoy his content knowing tha
Angus Bradley - Bringing Common Sense to the Fitness Industry
Noah sat down with Angus Bradley, a strength and conditioning specialist from Wollongong, Australia. Angus is well known for challenging nonsense in the fitness industry while providing a simple yet thoughtful perspective. He is the host of the Hyperformance Podcast with his brother, Oscar. He is also the creator of General Physical Preperation, a community-driven training program focused on promo
Adam Meakins - Wisdom from Two Decades As a Physical Therapist
In this episode, Noah was joined by Adam Meakins, one of the most prominent figures in the world of physiotherapy. With over two decades spent as a clinician, a background in strength and conditioning, published literature in scientific journals, and experience teaching his course all around the world, Adam possesses an extensive wealth of knowledge. We discuss: when physios are useful and when t
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