Complete Football Health Podcast

In this episode, I discuss the importance of including both open kinetic chain (OKC) and closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises an ACL rehab program. There are a lot of arguments against the use of OKC exercises and I address them all, demonstrating that there is no reason to fear OKC exercises! You can also read my blog on this topic here: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/2020/05/10/the-case-for-open-kinetic-chain-exercises-in-aclr-rehab/  

This episode features part 2 of an interview with four incredible women who work in professional and elite sport. The aim of this roundtable conversation was to give young female physical therapists and students who want to work in sport some practical tips and advice on how to accomplish their goals. __________________________________________________________________ You can reach out to any of the women in this interview via their social media platforms: Amy Arundale: https://twitter.com/soccerPT11 Sarah Smith: https://twitter.com/SarahSmith_PT Maggie Bryant: https://twitter.com/Bryant5Maggie Shireen Mansoori: https://www.instagram.com/seattlesportsinstitute/ __________________________________________________________________ You can also always reach out to me through my website: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com

This episode features an interview with four incredible women who work in professional and elite sport. The aim of this roundtable conversation was to give young female physical therapists and students who want to work in sport some practical tips and advice on how to accomplish their goals. __________________________________________________________________ You can reach out to any of the women in this interview via their social media platforms: Amy Arundale: https://twitter.com/soccerPT11 Sarah Smith: https://twitter.com/SarahSmith_PT Maggie Bryant: https://twitter.com/Bryant5Maggie Shireen Mansoori: https://www.instagram.com/seattlesportsinstitute/ __________________________________________________________________ You can also always reach out to me through my website: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com You can also read the full blog on my key takeaways from the interview here: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/2020/04/20/women-in-high-performance/  

In this episode, I highlight the research articles that have helped to shape and form how I approach ACLR rehab with athletes, and they key messages I've taken from each of them. ___________________________________________________________________ You can check out the full blog I wrote on my rehab approach for athletes with primary ACLR in order to reduce the risk of a 2nd ACL injury here: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/2020/04/12/reducing-the-risk-of-second-acl-injury/ ___________________________________________________________________ Article Links: ___________________________________________________________________ Mark Paterno Papers: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22343967 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24753238 ___________________________________________________________________ Roald Bahr Paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/50/13/776.short?g=w_bjsm_ahead_tab ___________________________________________________________________ Delaware-Oslo ACL Cohort Studies: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27162233 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32046955 ___________________________________________________________________ Inter- and Intra-Limb Compensations: Wren et al Paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29602303 Sigward et al Paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29895231 ___________________________________________________________________ The Role of the Nervous System: Grooms et al Paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25579692 Gokeler et al Paper: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30719683 ___________________________________________________________________ Control-Chaos Continuum: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/18/1132 ___________________________________________________________________ On Field Rehab: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31291553 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31291556 ___________________________________________________________________    

In this episode, we review a recent article out of the Delaware-Oslo ACL cohort study looking at the relationship between age, return to level 1 sport within 1 year of ACL surgery, and passing return to sport testing criteria and second ACL injury. __________________________________________________________________ Link to article: http://bjsm.bmj.com/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=32046955  

In this special Q&A episode, I take some of your questions from Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Some themes of the questions included the roles of a physical therapist vs performance coach, how to get involved in soccer rehab/performance, and resources for performance training.

In this episode, I discuss the goals of each phase of rehabilitation for a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury in soccer players. ______________________________________________________________________ Link to paper: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-55713-6_37 

In this episode, I discuss 5 instances in which an injury to the medial collateral ligament (MCL) requires surgical intervention. __________________________________________________________________ Link to article: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-662-55713-6_37    

In this episode, I discuss the most common knee ligament injury in soccer. ACL injuries get all the glory and although they do lead to significant time loss from sport, they are not the most common knee ligament injury in soccer players. That title goes to MCL injuries. This episode covers common mechanisms of injury, injury rates, average time to return to sport, and some relevant anatomy for medial knee injuries. __________________________________________________________________ Link to article:  https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/47/12/759

Although not the most common injury seen in soccer players, the rate of ankle syndesmosis injuries continues to increase each year. In this episode, we take a look at how we might be able to differentiate between stable and unstable ankle syndesmosis injuries and determine who may or may not need surgery. Articles: Lubberts B, D’Hooghe P, Bengtsson H, DiGiovanni CW, Calder J, Ekstrand J. Epidemiology and return to play following isolated syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a prospective cohort study of 3677 male professional footballers in the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study. Br J Sports Med. 2019;53(15):959-964. Lubberts B, van Dijk PAD, Donovan N, van Dijk CN, Calder JD. Stable and unstable grade II syndesmotic injuries require different treatment strategies and vary in functional outcomes: a systematic review. Journal of ISAKOS: Joint Disorders & Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. 2016;1(4):192-197. doi:10.1136/jisakos-2015-000026 Calder JD, Bamford R, Petrie A, McCollum GA. Stable Versus Unstable Grade II High Ankle Sprains: A Prospective Study Predicting the Need for Surgical Stabilization and Time to Return to Sports. Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic & Related Surgery. 2016;32(4):634-642. doi:10.1016/j.arthro.2015.10.003

In this episode, I review my experience at the 2020 American Physical Therapy Association's Combined Sections Meeting (CSM) where I gave 2 presentations and got the chance to meet and connect with so many incredible people! I also share some of my tips for "networking" at conferences.

In this episode, I review a 2016 article by Cailbhe Doherty et al that looked at factors that might predict the development of chronic ankle instability (CAI) in individuals who had suffered a first-time lateral ankle sprain. ______________________________________________________________________ Link to article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0363546516628870  

In this episode, I review the 2019 Consensus Statement on the clinical assessment of acute lateral ankle sprains from the International Ankle Consortium. This episode covers the diagnosis and evaluation of acute lateral ankle sprains with an emphasis on assessing the mechanical and sensorimotor impairments commonly seen in those with chronic ankle instability. You can find the paper here: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/52/20/1304.abstract  

In order to reduce the risk of injury amongst soccer players, we must first know what the most common injury types and locations are. In this episode, we hear from Markus Walden who has been studying the injury rates, burdens, and patterns of footballers for over 20 years!

In this episode, I take you through an initial evaluation of an injured soccer player including what soccer-specific questions to ask in the subjective interview, the importance of matching the assessment to the demands of the sport, and a case study example.

In this episode, I review the article Integration of Strength and Conditioning Principles into a Rehab Program by Michael Reiman and Dan Lorenz from the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy in 2011. The article takes a look at how we can take basic strength and conditioning principles and apply them to the injured athlete throughout the rehabilitation process. Some topic covered include: Phases of rehab Program design Exercise selection Training parameters

In this podcast episode, we will review some of the key principles of biomechanics that are most relevant to sports physical therapy and performance training. The principles of biomechanics are important concepts to grasp before we can hope to understand tissue adaptation and injury risk. While it is absolutely critical that we treat people holistically and comprehensively, including the psychological and social contextual factors unique to each individual, we do also need to have some knowledge of the biomedical component of the biopsychosocial model. Topics covered include: Newton's 2nd and 3rd Laws of Motion How to determine the torque, or moment about a joint How we can manipulate the internal and external moments in the rehab and performance training settings to achieve the desired stimulus  

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, Ivi shares her journey with us to becoming a Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Orlando Pride in the NWSL. We discuss how hard work creates opportunities, the importance of seeking out mentors and varied learning experiences to create your own coaching philosophy, and a bit about movement prep before training sessions and games and adding chaos into the return to sport process. Ivi is currently the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Orlando Pride, a professional women's soccer team from the NWSL League. She started in this role in April 2019. Prior to Orlando Pride, Ivi was the Director of Sports Performance for Redline Athletics, a youth athletic training facility in Michigan. She was there for 1 year and 6 months while also working as a Network Professional Sports Scientist for US Soccer Youth National teams. A 2014 graduate from Bowling Green State University with bachelors degree in Applied Health Science and Masters in Exercise Physiology, Ivi also worked as a Sports Performance coach for BGSU W. Soccer team from 2015-2017, while also doing mentorships in European Clubs such as Arsenal FC (First team and Academy teams), Aston Villa and FC Basel Academy teams. In 2016, she worked for EXOS Los Angeles as an intern, where she got her XPS Certification.

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Dustin Grooms to discuss the role that the brain and nervous system play in lower extremity injuries, particularly in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. I have also written a blog post on this topic which you can read by clicking on the link below:   https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/2019/09/16/neuroplasticity-following-anterior-cruciate-ligament-reconstruction/   Dustin Grooms, PhD, ATC, CSCS, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Athletic Training in the School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness at Ohio University. Dr. Grooms received his doctorate from the Ohio State University in health and rehabilitation sciences, with a focus on neuroscience and biomechanics. Prior to pursuing doctoral studies, Dr. Grooms was an assistant athletic trainer and instructor at the College of Mount Saint Joseph in Cincinnati Ohio, completed a master’s degree from the University of Virginia in kinesiology, an internship with Cincinnati Bengals, and bachelor’s degree from Northern Kentucky University in Athletic Training. His main research interest is how the brain and movement mechanics change after musculoskeletal injury and therapy.     ------------------ For more information on me, my course, or working with me, you can follow me on any of my platforms: Website/Blog: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com Course Info: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/courses/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSurdykaPhysio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSurdykaPhysio ------------------

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, we hear from Nick Costelloe and Sean Casey, the founders of Universal Dialect. Universal Dialect makes activewear that you'll love to wear while you're taking on the rest of life's daily adventures. Nick and Sean started Universal Dialect as a way to help get soccer balls to less-fortunate footballers around the world. They eventually created a sustainable model to fund the giving through high performance activewear.  For every 2 products sold, they give a soccer ball to footballers around the world. They've already been to Peru, Tanzania, Colombia, and Haiti, and have given away over 2100 adventures to date! Be sure to follow them on their adventures as they continue to give kids around the world the entryway to some of life's greatest adventures - a soccer ball! Universal Dialect Website: www.universaldialect.com  

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I have a chat with Sam Blanchard about the growth of the women's game, differences between men's and women's injury profiles, and what it's like to work with professional female footballers. Sam is a physiotherapist working in full time elite sport, having worked in multiple team based sports in the UK and the USA. He is a published author of theoretical models for rehabilitation as well as a contributing author in Clinical Sports Medicine 5th Ed. Sam shares his thoughts on clinical reasoning in physiotherapy and strength & conditioning via his blog post plinthsandplatforms.wordpress.com and lectures in the UK. You can also follow Sam on Twitter (@SJBPhysio_sport) and Instagram (@sjb_rehab). To follow along with Sam's journey training for the Trisle of Wight, you can head to his website Trisle of Wight, or follow along on Instagram (@thetrisleofwight) or Twitter (@Trisleofwight)       Ways to follow me: Website: Nicole Surdyka Physio Blog: Nicole Surdyka Physio Blog Courses: Managing the [Un]Injured Soccer Player Twitter: @NSurdykaPhysio Instagram: @dr.nicolept

In this video, I get the distinct privilege of sitting down with Tim Gabbett, leading expert on high performance and training load.  Dr. Tim Gabbett has 20 years experience working as an applied sport scientist with athletes and coaches from a wide range of sports. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology (2000) and has completed a second PhD in the Applied Science of Professional Football (2011), with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition. Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Commonwealth Games (2002 and 2006) and Olympic Games (2000, 2004, and 2008) cycles. He continues to work as a sport science and coaching consultant for several high performance teams around the world. Tim has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles and has presented at over 200 national and international conferences. He is committed to performing world-leading research that can be applied in the real world to benefit high performance coaches and athletes. His course is one of the best I've ever been to, and he is an exceptionally nice guy. To follow Tim and learn more about the great work that he does, click one of the links below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimGabbett Website: https://gabbettperformance.com.au   To follow me and stay up to date on my blog, course offerings, podcast, and more, check out the links below: Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSurdykaPhysio Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolept/ Website: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com   P.S. I apologize for the audio quality - we were in a fairly busy hotel bar in London for my favorite conference - the Isokinetic Group Football Medicine Conference (link below): https://www.footballmedicinestrategie...

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I sit down with Sports Podiatrist Ian Griffiths to discuss the biopsychosocial model in the world of podiatry, and the role of podiatrists in football (soccer). Ian has experience with a vast range of patients from the recreational runner completing their first marathon right through to professional/elite sportsmen and women. He is currently the Head of Podiatry at Pure Sports Medicine in London, and also consults for Bupa Health Clinics. In addition to this he provides Sports Podiatry services to the PGA European Tour, RFU England Rugby 7’s, Surrey County Cricket Club, AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal Women FC. You can learn more about Ian by following him on any of his various platforms: Website/Blog: http://www.sportspodiatryinfo.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportspodiatryinfo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sports_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportspodiatryinfo/   ------------------ For more information on me, my course, or working with me, you can follow me on any of my platforms: Website/Blog: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com Course Info: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/courses/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSurdykaPhysio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSurdykaPhysio ------------------

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I sit down with Sports Podiatrist Ian Griffiths to discuss the biopsychosocial model in the world of podiatry, and the role of podiatrists in football (soccer). Ian has experience with a vast range of patients from the recreational runner completing their first marathon right through to professional/elite sportsmen and women. He is currently the Head of Podiatry at Pure Sports Medicine in London, and also consults for Bupa Health Clinics. In addition to this he provides Sports Podiatry services to the PGA European Tour, RFU England Rugby 7’s, Surrey County Cricket Club, AFC Bournemouth and Arsenal Women FC. You can learn more about Ian by following him on any of his various platforms: Website/Blog: http://www.sportspodiatryinfo.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sportspodiatryinfo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sports_Pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sportspodiatryinfo/   ------------------ For more information on me, my course, or working with me, you can follow me on any of my platforms: Website/Blog: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com Course Info: https://www.nicolesurdykaphysio.com/courses/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleSurdykaPhysio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.nicolept/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NSurdykaPhysio ------------------

In this episode, I talk to Tim Walsh and Dillon Chapman, founder of Venice Beach Football Club (VBFC) about the importance of establishing culture within a club and how that translates to youth development and ensuring the future of football. VBFC came out of a need to bring footballers together who wanted more from the game. "We are a collective of players, coaches, fans, artists, and locals coming together to take responsibility for the future of football - starting with our own neighborhood. We have our own history, our own language, and our own traditions. We have our own rules that we live and play by. We are locally raising footballers to represent our values and traditions because they are our future leaders and ambassadors for Dogtown."

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I talk to Julia Eyre, a Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Sports Psychology Expert in Köln, Germany, about the importance of training the mind as well as the body for optimal performance, and how the two cannot really be separated. Since 2011, Julia has worked to promote long-term and individualized player development in NCAA Division I schools along the East Coast, USA, and in the private sector worldwide with her company, White Lion Performance. Additionally, she is a researcher at the Deutsche Sporthochschule Köln, where she studies the psychophysiology (brain-body connection) of performance stress in athletes. For Julia, the question of “how do we optimise athletic performance?” is always in the foreground (in flashing lights). Regardless of what hat she wears on any given day, her primary job is to help athletes build stronger minds, faster bodies, and ultimately become better humans.   Links: Homepage: www.whitelionperformance.com Instagram: instagram.com/whitelionperformance Facebook: facebook.com/whitelionperformance Twitter: twitter.com/thejulialion

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, we hear from Dr. Jarred Boyd, a Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist in Frederick, Maryland. Jarred tells us about how we can program sprinting into the rehab program in order to help patients and clients better prepare for the demands they will face in their sports.   About Jarred: Dr. Jarred Boyd was born and raised in Roanoke, Virginia. He now resides in Frederick, MD with his wife Marlea Boyd who is a Physician Assistant at Capital Women’s Care. Since high school he has had a strong interest in the anatomy and physiology of the human body. The ability to use neurological and musculoskeletal systems to influence performance and potential were always intriguing. As a result, Dr. Boyd attended Virginia Commonwealth University earning a B.S. in Exercise Science. Two weeks after graduation he went on to attend school at the country’s only dual degree program at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. Dr. Boyd had the opportunity to perform top clinical rotations at The University of Tennessee, United States Air Force Academy, and EXOS. It was during those experiences that he developed skills in the realm of sports and the physically active population, eventually earning a Masters in Athletic Training and a Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2015. As a physical therapist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr. Boyd’s goal is to facilitate return to activity and enhance patients potential by identifying opportunities to improve function and empowering patients with the tools to live better.

In this episode, we hear from Coach Miguel Gutierrez (Coach Migzi to his players) who is a youth soccer coach in Northern California. It is so valuable to hear from youth soccer coaches on things like the state of youth coaching education courses, how coaches further their education after licensing courses, and where the breakdown between soccer medicine research and implementation on the field occurs. Coach Migzi predominantly coaches youth female soccer players from ages of 5 through 18. He has been coaching for about 7 years, and his  experience involves coaching at the competitive club, high school and collegiate level. In addition, he trains players privately from all levels of play, including professional. In college, he was a kinesiology major in exercise science and human movement. Currently, he is conducting research in youth soccer and coaching behaviors within both gender roles. He is passionate about applying science such as sports psychology, exercise science, and biomechanics into his coaching to enhance overall performance within the soccer athletes with whom he works.

In this episode of Complete Football Health Podcast, I ask Erin Simon, a professional soccer player for West Ham United, about her experiences with injuries and persevering to achieve her dream of playing professional soccer. Erin is professional soccer player who is currently playing in the FAWSL for West Ham United as a fullback. She was born and raised in Little Silver, NJ where she played for the Peninsula Eagles and FC Copa. She went on to continue her soccer career at Syracuse University where she was a four year starter for the Orange. After graduating from Syracuse in 2016, she went on to earn her first professional contract after attending open tryouts for Sky Blue FC in the NWSL. In her rookie season, she started 18 of the 19 games she played in and was an integral part of the backline. She spent 2.5 seasons at Sky Blue before being released in May 2018. She was then contacted by West Ham United shortly after and picked up by the 1st division club in England. After waiting for her Irish citizenship to be official in September 2018, she was finally able to sign for West Ham and is now currently a starter for the Irons on the backline. 

In this episode, sports performance coach, Emily Pappas, discusses the importance of performance training for female athletes, creating an environment for female athletes to excel in, and some common myths surrounding weight training. Emily is the owner of Relentless Athletics, a strength training and sports nutrition company for female athletes in Pennsylvania. She holds a master's degree in Exercise Physiology and was a recipient of two PhD Fellowships at Temple University and Temple Med. Emily developed the idea of Relentless Athletics as way to fill a void that exists in the S&C industry for the female athlete population.  Relentless is a means to educate female athletes on the importance of strength training and sports nutrition for both their physical and mental development. Through Relentless, Emily aims to use her scientific knowledge, experience, and passion to create a community of female athletes that are stronger and more confident in their ability to work towards any goal they aspire to achieve.  

In this episode, we hear from Erwin Seguia, a Physical Therapist in New York City, about the assessment and management of concussions in soccer players. About Erwin: Erwin Seguia, PT DPT CSCS, Board Certified Sports Physical Therapist, is one of the co-owners of Match Fit Performance, a sports performance and rehabilitation practice based out of New York City. He is certified through Complete Concussions in concussion management, and also affiliated with ’TheFootDoctor Sports,’ a group of performance coaches that work with athletes all over the United States.  When not working, Erwin likes playing football (soccer), Olympic Weightlifting, and napping! To connect with Erwin, follow him on Instagram @erwinseguiapt or on Twitter @erwinseguiapt You can also find his business, Match Fit Performance here, and follow them on Instagram @matchfitperformance

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Stephanie Allen, a Physical Therapist in Boston who has successfully implemented an ACL injury risk reduction program in a high school girls' soccer team. We discuss everything from best methods of implementation, road blocks, and key components of a successful program.   About Stephanie: Steph graduated from the Ithaca College DPT program in 2013, then decided to stick around and complete an orthopedic manual therapy residency at Cayuga Medical Center. At the end of 2014, she embarked on the adventure that is travel PT and worked in NY, CA, NM and CO. Hungry to learn more about strength and conditioning and sports physical therapy, she sought out an amazing opportunity in Boston and is now a senior physical therapist at Boston Physical Therapy and Wellness. Here, she is spearheading community outreach and education in youth sports, specifically in the area of ACL injury risk reduction. She is also the cofounder of The Level Up Initiative, which aims to create a culture shift and positive change in healthcare through mentorship of new graduates and students. Steph is passionate about establishing a higher standard in youth training and movement development so as to shift to a more proactive model vs. reactive. She is determined to see ACL injury rates decline, and to see the profession of physical therapy evolve to where the standard of care is reflective of the best available evidence. Steph loves: cooking, lifting and running, FaceTime with her niece and nephew, reading, black coffee, red wine and dark chocolate   To connect with Dr. Stephanie Allen, follow her on Instagram at @stephallen.dpt