Sports Medicine Project
Blake Withers
Join Blake as he dives into the world of Sports Medicine — from injuries and injections to running and performance. Perfect for clinicians and healthcare enthusiasts, this fortnightly podcast blends real-life clinical insights with evidence-based discussions to help you treat smarter and work better. With a background in research, biomechanics, and podiatry, Blake shares practical tips you can actually use to improve patient outcomes and stay up to date. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in conflicting advice on how to manage injuries — this podcast will cut through the noise.
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Apr 25, 2022 • 46min
Strength Training for Running Injuries & Performance
Send us a Text Message.What's up rockstars? We are back to our normal schedule!How sure are you strength training helps reduce or even prevent running injuries? There isn't a lot of research out there, I mean... logically it make sense but when we try to create the conditions for it to be true, we don't see it. Don't get me wrong, we both prescribe regular strength training to all of our patients, not just our running patients.I hope you all do.We went long on this one - we really had some ag...
Apr 18, 2022 • 28min
Compartment Syndrome management... simple right?
Send us a Text Message.WE did it! This episode is special to us as we hit our milestone that we set out when we started. We said would reevaluate if it is worth continuing and due to the response from you all, we definitely are!Episode: How confident is your understanding of Compartment Syndrome?The knowledge about lower leg chronic exertional compartment syndrome (CECS) is largely obtained from highly selected populations. Patient characteristics may therefore not be appropriate for the...
Apr 10, 2022 • 34min
Does training differ between men and women? Hint..it should.
Send us a Text Message.VERY excited to get this episode out there! Training considerations for the female athlete. This is relevant to clinicians, coaches and male and female athletes. The new and taboo topic of menstrual cycles and sex differences. Is it really that relevant? Do I really need to consider this with training or when rehabbing the female athlete? The answer is YES! What are the current issues?Why should we consider the menstrual cycle more as clinicians, coaches and a...
Apr 5, 2022 • 28min
Research Review (BJSM): Dutch Consensus statement on Achilles Tendinopathy
Discussion on the Dutch consensus statement on Achilles Tendinopathy, changing perspectives on stretching, challenges in treatment guidelines, managing pain levels and exercise prescription, impact of warm clothing on tendon health, objective outcome measures in clinical practice, debates on measuring progress and treatment modalities
Apr 3, 2022 • 49min
Pt 2. How the F**K should we think about Pain with Dave Renfrew?
Send us a Text Message.We're back for Part 2. Dave Renfrew is a weapon of a physiotherapist, mentor, content creator, clinic owner and educator. In this episode we discuss pain education and the difference between what we as clinicians know, and what the patient needs to know to get better. We answer questions of how we think about pain, how to better address pain and what we could all do better as health professionals. This information is for everyday clinical practice and can be a...
Mar 31, 2022 • 17min
Case study: Acute Low Back Pain
Send us a Text Message.Health professionals, this should be our bread and butter, but sadly so many get it very wrong. We call this an iatrogenic condition, meaning "relating to illness caused by medical examination or treatment". Chronic low back pain, stemming from unhelpful advice and treatment from health professionals dealing with acute episodes of low back pain is sadly very prevalent in the community.I like to think our way of approaching back pain is helpful in preventing this and get...
Mar 27, 2022 • 44min
Pt 1. How the F**K should we think about Pain with Dave Renfrew?
Send us a Text Message.Dave Renfrew is a weapon of a physiotherapist, mentor, content creator, clinic owner and educator. In this episode we discuss pain education and the difference between what we as clinicians know, and what the patient needs to know to get better. We answer questions of how we think about pain, how to better address pain and what we could all do better as health professionals. Everybody experiences pain at some point in their life, it is an unpleasant experience, nev...
Mar 23, 2022 • 34min
Pt 1. How should people think about custom orthotics?
Send us a Text Message.VERY EXCITED TO GET THIS OUT.A controversial topic for all health professions. I cant give away to much but we talked all things foot orthosis. We had Justin Smith on the podcast.He is a Sports Podiatrist working in a speciality Sports Medicine Clinic. He works with the NRL and teaches at the University of Newcastle. Custom V Prefabricated?When are they indicated?Why do other health professionals think that all podiatrists prescribe custom orthosis?Why don't we have any...
Mar 20, 2022 • 40min
How sure are you about the management of ankle osteoarthritis?
Send us a Text Message.The osteoarthritis that typically gets forgotten about. There isn't a wide array of literature on the topic either. We talked about the important tools and answers we give patients when they ask the hard questions like... Do I need a scan for my ankle? Is it likely to get worse?Is it really bone on bone?If you aren't a clinician, this episode is still for you too. It offers an in depth understanding on how you should think of OA and how your therapist (if you are seeing...
Mar 15, 2022 • 20min
I got the diagnosis wrong!
Send us a Text Message.This was a tricky one.I got the diagnosis wrong but I managed it in a way that I think a lot of people will benefit to hear from, especially new graduates. Give it a listen!It was an odd presentation of posterior lateral ankle pain (Unilateral) in a runner. Support the Show.Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_lin...
