Podcasts

Football and diabetes

By: Chris Bright interviewed by Daire Rooney

Chris is the founder of the Diabetes Football Community, a project that provides guidance, support and advice about football for people with diabetes.  He was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1999 and has a special interest in using his own experiences to help others with the condition.  Despite the complexities that come…
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Improving health and performance outcomes in footballers using 3D muscle analysis

By: Matt Brown & Dr Bryan Heiderscheit interviewed by Dr Daire Rooney

Dr Bryan Heiderscheit is the Frederick Gaenslen Professor in Orthopedics and Vice-Chair of Research for the Department of Orthopedics & Rehabilitation. He is the founding Director of the UW Health Runners’ Clinic; Director of Badger Athletic Performance with UW Athletics; and Co-director of the UW Neuromuscular Biomechanics Laboratory. His research is aimed at understanding and enhancing the clinical…
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Surgical Management of Hamstring Injuries

By: Professor Haddad interviewed by Dr Eleanor Trezise

Positions:   Professor of Orthopaedic and Sports Surgery and Divisional Clinical Director of Surgical Specialties at UCLH, and Director of the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health (ISEH) at University College London. Medical Director of Orthopaedics, HCA UK. Editor in Chief, Bone and Joint Journal (formerly JBJS-Br). Hospitals:  University College…
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How to integrate MSK ultrasound into your practice

By: Christopher Myers interviewed by Daire Rooney

Chris is a highly experienced Extended Scope Physiotherapist, Osteopath & MSK Sonographer. He is the current SMUG Faculty Lead, and has taught ultrasound both nationally and internationally on a variety of courses and conferences, at universities and professional sports clubs. He teaches diagnostic ultrasound as visiting lecturer at University College…
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Imaging in Football and how increased access can support growth of the women’s game

By: Eddie Craghill - interviewed be Eleanor Trezise

Dr Eddie Craghill is a GP with a special interest in sports medicine. Alongside his NHS GP partnership, he is a Performance Support Medical Officer at Professional Game Match Officials Limited and Medical Director at Cragford Medical. Eddie was previously the Women’s Team Doctor at Manchester United and Lead Academy…
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To ICE or not to ICE?

By: Jonathan Smith & Dr Olivia Greenhalgh interviewed by Daire Rooney

Jonathan Smith is the Managing Director of Swellaway Ltd and ProMOTION Fitness. A business professional with an MBA from Lancaster University that has run numerous businesses with technical products including global brands like HILTI, BASF, VELCRO over the last 36yrs. Since joining Swellaway Ltd in Sept 2022, Jonathan has led the…
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ACL Surgery

By: Andy Williams interviewed by Eleanor Trezise

Mr Andy Williams is a knee surgeon who has worked with many professional athletes, including Premier League football players and Premiership rugby players. He completed his medical training at King’s College Hospital in London before completing orthopaedic training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, after which he undertook…
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Prevention of hamstring injuries

By: Bram Swinnen

Bram Swinnen earned master’s degrees in both Kinesiology and Physiotherapy. He is the author of ‘Strength Training for Soccer’ (2016) and has trained eight Olympic medalists and various world champions. Bram served as the performance coach and physiotherapist for several Euroleague basketball teams and also worked with the football team…
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Mental health in football: where are we going?

By: Johnnie Lowery

Johnnie Lowery is an author and keen football fan, following England and Sutton United home and away. His first book, Six Added Minutes, was written whilst he was at University and published in November 2019. As well as being an author, Lowery has a keen interest in mental health, based…
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Derek Wright Podcast

By: Derek Wright

Derek Wright is currently Head Physiotherapist at Al Ain FC in UAE. Derek was previous Head Physiotherapist at Newcastle United, having spent a long and illustrious career at the club spanning 38 years. Derek also previously worked at Fulham FC. His first job was at Northumberland Miner’s Rehabilitation Centre and…
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FLIPPING THE SCRIPT ON WOMEN’S ACL INJURY PREVENTION & MANAGEMENT

By: Dr Joanne Parsons and Dr Sheree Bekker

Dr Joanne Parsons is a Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at the University of Manitoba in Canada. Dr Sheree Bekker is an Associate Professor in Injury Prevention at the University of Bath in the UK. They have published a review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on anterior cruciate…
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How to Combat Jet Lag and Travel Fatigue in Elite Footballers

By: PROFESSOR CHRISTA JANSEVAN RENSBURG INTERVIEWED BY ELEANOR TREZISE

Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg  Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg  is a Consultant Rheumatologist, experienced Sports Physician and the Head of the Section Sports Medicine at the University of Pretoria where she oversees the teaching of sport and exercise medicine doctors and conducts research. Notably, she was the team doctor for the South Africa National Olympic…
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How managerial change can influence medical and performance staff

By: Callum Walsh

Dr Andrew Shafik, Senior Editor at the FMPA is joined by Callum Walsh. ___ Callum is currently Head of Performance at Alanyaspor and has worked in multiple aspects of performance from Strength and Conditioning, GPS, Rehabilitation roles to head up Performance and Medical departments.
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CHALLENGES AND PITFALLS OF MEDICAL NOTE KEEPING IN ENGLISH FOOTBALL

By: Dr Ronnie Banerjee

Dr Ronnie Banerjee is the current head doctor for Hull City, alongside his roles at GB Taekwondo, Leeds Rhinos and Jamaica rugby league. In this podcast we discuss how a groundbreaking legal case of non-medical disclosure between teams led to research in to the challenges and pitfalls of medical notekeeping…
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Heart Conditions and Sudden Cardiac Death in Elite Footballers 

By: Professor Aneil Malhotra

Professor Aneil Malhotra is a consultant cardiologist and an expert in sports cardiology. He is the lead cardiologist for multiple elite sports teams including Manchester City, Leeds United and Burnley. He also works with Manchester United, the England national football teams and British Cycling. He studied medicine at the…
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THE PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE

By: Mike Davison

Mike has been part of the international Sports Medicine and Performance community for over 20 years. A former Strategy & Business Architecture Consultant with Accenture, his professional path diverted into the Sports and Health industries whilst undertaking his MBA at Oxford University. Since 2002 he has actively worked to…
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WELLBEING AND CHALLENGES OF A PLAYING AND COACHING CAREER

By: Steven Reid

Dr Andrew Shafik interviews Steven Reid. Steven began his playing career at Millwall FC before a move to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers. He then went on to play 5 more seasons in the Premier league with WBA and Burnley. Steven’s coaching career began at Reading…
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IV Nutrition / Drips Use and the Risks

By: PROFESSOR CHARLIE PEDLAR

FMPA Education Team Member Eleanor Trezise interviews Professor Charlie Pedlar. Professor Pedlar is a Professor of Applied Sports and Exercise Science at St Mary’s University, an Honorary Associate Professor at the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health at UCL, and Chief Science and Research Officer at Orreco. He has previously…
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A challenge for health and mentality

By: Ahmed Hegazy

Mohamed Abou Elela interviews Ahmed Hegazy Ahmed Hegazy, is an Egyptian international with over 100 caps for the national team, who has also played at the top level in the Egyptian league, Serie A Italian league, English Premier League and Championship. Ahmed now plays in the Saudi Super League and…
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Menstrual Cycle Dysfunction and RED-S in Football

By: Katie Stanislas

Katie Stanislas is a physiotherapist and hydrotherapist working at Isokinetic Medical Group, one of FIFA’s Centres of Medical Excellence. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Nottingham. She has a keen interest in and has conducted research into menstrual cycle dysfunction in athletes, including relative energy…
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Rehabilitation and return to sport after ACL reconstruction

By: Dr Matthew Buckthorpe

Dr Matthew Buckthorpe is an educator, applied researcher and practitioner focusing on sports injury rehabilitation, prevention, and performance coaching. He has worked as a sport injury rehabilitation specialist and R&D specialist with the Isokinetic Medical Group. He has recently transitioned to academia, now as a senior lecturer in Strength and…
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