How do elite sport team environments work with their medical teams? How is this landscape changing? Ralph and Claire talk to Lee Blackett, assistant coach at Bath Rugby and former player for Rotherham and Leeds Tykes about working in a high performance multi-disciplinary team. An insightful discussion, providing a look at the evolving perspective a…

Episode Description In this episode, Ralph and Claire welcome Guy Lubitsh to discuss leading and collaborating with others within a complex health care environment and SEM. Guy is a Professor of Leadership & Psychology at Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School and an organisational psychologist. About Guy Lubitsh Guy has ov…

Want to learn more about osteoporosis and exercise? Join Ralph and Claire as they speak to Abby Armstrong about bones and beyond. Gain extensive insight from Abby as we explore osteoporosis and pelvic wellness, with a lot of key take-home messages for strong communication with patients. Abby Armstrong is an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapi…

How do you determine hypermobility? How do you know when a tendon issue can be attributed to either loading or inflammation? Claire welcomes Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Vijay Hajela for this episode, discussing his role, key questions for patients with joint pain, advice around inflammation and much more relating to rheumatology. Useful Links Dire…

Ralph and Claire welcome Athlete Nutrition Coach Chris Lowe to this episode, discussing the evolving role of nutritionists, the science behind carbohydrates and how to bring nutrition into your treatment of MSK patients. Chris has a decade of experience coaching at the highest level in elite sport. He has a BSc in Sports Biomedicine & Nutrition, an…

Episode Summary Welcome to Front Line to Finish Line! Our brand new SEM Essentials Podcast series for 2024 brings you new hosts, guests and topics from the fascinating world of Sport and Exercise Medicine (SEM). For the first episode, join our two new hosts, Dr Ralph Mitchell and physiotherapist Claire Speer as they delve into their SEM background,…

For this episode Giles talks with former colleague Laura Finucane, consultant musculoskeletal physiotherapist and specialist in spinal conditions, on the International Framework for Red Flags. Laura has been a consultant since 2006 providing care for NHS patients. Laura’s special interest is in serious pathologies of the spine and she has presented…

Giles sits down with Dr Benjamin Ellis, generalist rheumatologist, to explore several topics relating to his specialist interest in health services policy and public health. This includes his own involvement on the NICE Guidelines on the Assessment of Chronic Pain and the Management of Chronic Primary Pain. Dr Ellis combines clinical practice with …

Giles sits down with Professor Patrick Wheeler for a fascinating discussion on tendinopathy, exploring his own specialist interest in the topic and the research surrounding it. Professor Wheeler was appointed to the position of FSEM Honorary Treasurer in 2020, having previously been elected to FSEM Council in 2016. Patrick was one of the first doct…

In part two of his chat with leading sports nutritionist Prof Graeme Close, Giles talks about fatigue and energy management and discusses the simple messages that, if applied consistently, can make a big differenceBy Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine

Giles is joined by leading Sports Nutrition expert Professor Graeme Close for a wide-ranging chat on nutrition and sports performance.By Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine

An in-depth discussion with Dr Anushka Soni on the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia. Hosted by Dr Giles Hazan on behalf of FSEM UK.By Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine