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Sports Medicine Project

Sports Medicine Project

Blake Withers 142 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Sports Medicine Project is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Blake Withers that explores the world of sports medicine, covering topics from injuries and injections to running and performance. Aimed at clinicians and healthcare enthusiasts, it blends real-life clinical insights with evidence-based discussions to help listeners treat smarter. With a background in research, biomechanics, and podiatry, Blake shares practical tips for improving patient outcomes and staying current. The show aims to cut through conflicting advice and provide clear, useful guidance on managing injuries.

Episodes

Understanding Osteoarthritis w/ Ben Steele-Turner
Understanding Osteoarthritis w/ Ben Steele-Turner Aug 19, 2026 01:00:29 Every major osteoarthritis guideline in the world lists weight management as core care. Ben Steele-Turner's scoping review pulled together 79 records on what physiotherapists do, and the picture is messy. Clinician surveys have 60 to 94 per cent of physios saying they include weight management. Notes audits and patient interviews put it closer to 8 to 22 per cent. Ben is a physiotherapist and
Muscle Injuries: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation & Return to Play w/
Muscle Injuries: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation & Return to Play w/ Jul 6, 2026 01:06:21 Muscle injuries remain one of the most challenging conditions in sport. In this episode, sports physiotherapist Murray Leyland joins us to discuss the latest evidence on muscle injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, and return to play. We cover muscle injury classification, the role of MRI, load management, eccentric training, calf and hamstring injuries, and how clinicians can make more informed retur
Strengthening vs Stretching for FAI Syndrome: Which Works Best?
Strengthening vs Stretching for FAI Syndrome: Which Works Best? Jun 26, 2026 01:04:18 Paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/03/bjsports-2025-110986In this episode, Professor Joanne Kemp discusses the latest evidence on femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome and challenges common assumptions about hip pain. We explore why structural findings such as cam morphology are often seen in pain-free individuals, how imaging should be interpreted alongside the clinical pictu
Does Comfort Beat Biomechanics? Footwear & Calf Science with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier
Does Comfort Beat Biomechanics? Footwear & Calf Science with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier Jun 8, 2026 01:13:49 Follow Kim https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hebert-losier/Summary Dr. Kim Hebert-Loser shares insights on calf muscle function, footwear technology, injury prevention, and the future of personalized shoe design. Discover how research, biomechanics, and individual preferences shape optimal running and rehabilitation strategies.
The Stress Fracture Epidemic That Isn't
The Stress Fracture Epidemic That Isn't May 1, 2026 00:12:22 Stress fractures feel like they're everywhere lately but I don't think its changing disproportionately. I dig into why, what's really going on, and which bits of the "epidemic" narrative I think hold up.Refs:Bennell KL, Malcolm SA, Thomas SA, Reid SJ, Brukner PD, Ebeling PR, Wark JD. Risk factors for stress fractures in track and field athletes: a twelve-month prospective study. American Journal o
What Better Persistent Pain Care Actually Looks Like | Dr Nardia Klem
What Better Persistent Pain Care Actually Looks Like | Dr Nardia Klem Mar 30, 2026 01:32:44 In this episode, we explore questions such as:Why does pain persist despite multiple high-quality treatments?What does it actually mean to say pain is multifaceted, and how should that change clinical decision making?How should clinicians communicate about pain in a way that is accurate, validating, and actionable?What should clinics stop doing, start doing, and measure if they want to improve car
Clinical Considerations in Achilles Tendon and Navicular Stress Fracture Surgery | Dr Gerald Yeo
Clinical Considerations in Achilles Tendon and Navicular Stress Fracture Surgery | Dr Gerald Yeo Jan 28, 2026 01:30:59 In this episode of the Sports Medicine Project, Blake Withers is joined by Dr. Gerald Yeo, a renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon, to discuss the intricacies of foot and ankle surgeries, particularly focusing on Achilles tendon and navicular stress fractures. Dr. Yeo shares insights from his extensive experience, discussing the challenges and advancements in surgical techniques, and the impo
Selecting the Right ASICS Blast Shoe for Your Patient: Superblast, Novablast, Sonicblast, Megablast and Dynablast
Selecting the Right ASICS Blast Shoe for Your Patient: Superblast, Novablast, Sonicblast, Megablast and Dynablast Dec 7, 2025 00:11:58 Confused by all the ASICS “Blast” shoes? In this video I break down the entire Blast family and help you match the right shoe to your running.Megablast – max stack, FF TURBO SQUARED, ultra-bouncy long run and easy day optionSonicblast – dual-foam midsole with Pebax plate, built for tempo and faster long runs Superblast 2 – the super trainer sweet spot for daily training, long runs and some workou
Shockwave Therapy vs. Exercise: What Works Best for the Hamstring?
Shockwave Therapy vs. Exercise: What Works Best for the Hamstring? Nov 30, 2025 00:54:34 SummaryIn this conversation, Blake Withers interviews Aidan Rich, a sports and exercise physiotherapist, about his research on proximal hamstring tendinopathy and the recent randomized control trial comparing physiotherapy and shockwave therapy. Aidan shares his journey into the field, the challenges of designing the study, and the importance of education in treatment. They discuss the nuances of
Foot function & Foot Orthosis w/ Ian Griffiths #128
Foot function & Foot Orthosis w/ Ian Griffiths #128 Oct 26, 2025 01:45:43 Audio a little quiet last 54 mins. Ian is a sports podiatrist and educator who helps people stay active and reach their goals through evidence-based pain and injury management. A keen runner himself, he pairs lived experience with top-tier credentials—degrees in Podiatric Medicine and Sports Injury, postgraduate training in Sports Podiatry and Academic Practice, and Fellowships of the Royal Colleg
Relative energy deficiency in sport: What Every Athlete & Clinician Must Know #127
Relative energy deficiency in sport: What Every Athlete & Clinician Must Know #127 Oct 19, 2025 00:14:21 Breakdown of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), what it is, why clinicians and athletes should care, key stats/facts that often get missed, and practical screening you can use tomorrow in clinic or with your squad.What you’ll learnWhat RED-S actually is (beyond “under-fuelling”)Why it matters for health, performance, and injury riskPrevalence, red flags, and common pitfallsHow to screen
Stress Fractures in Runners | What They Are and Why They Matter #126
Stress Fractures in Runners | What They Are and Why They Matter #126 Oct 6, 2025 00:10:47 Stress fractures are one of the most common running injuries (up to 20% of them), but what actually are they, why do they happen, and why do some take longer to recover than others?In this video, I explain: • What a stress fracture is and how it develops • Why taking time off running is often essential for healing • Why not all stress fractures are the same (location and severity matter) • What ru

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