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World leading Sports Medicine & Physiotherapists talking all things Sports Injuries, Prevention, Rehabilitation & Return to Performance. Hosted by Sports Physiotherapist and manager at The Sports MAP Network, Nick Kane. This show unlocks the knowledge and experience of some of the world leading sports injury & performance clinicians. Hear these experts break down specific case studies, learn from their philosophies and get plenty of clinical pearls to implement into your daily practice. Visit www.sportsmap.com.au for access to all of our upcoming events.

Nick Kane | The Sports Map Network


    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15h 54m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Sports MAP Podcast

    #47 How I Rehab: Athletes With a Hamstring Injury For a Return to Play

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Paolo Perna a PDP Physiotherapist in a Professional Football Academy. […] The post #47 How I Rehab: Athletes With a Hamstring Injury For a Return to Play first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    Clinical Cases - Achilles Rupture Re-injury

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025


    In this new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Cases' we chat with the lead physio for the Australian Wallabies (Rugby League) Byron Field.  […] The post Clinical Cases - Achilles Rupture Re-injury first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #45 How I Rehab: EMG in Rehabilitation. Talking to the brain.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Einar Einarsson, Director of Physical Rehabilitation at Saudi Pro League. […] The post #45 How I Rehab: EMG in Rehabilitation. Talking to the brain. first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #44 How I Rehab: PLAC (Groin) & T Junction Hamstring Surgical Considerations 

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Ernest Schilders, Professor of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine @ Leeds Beckett […] The post #44 How I Rehab: PLAC (Groin) & T Junction Hamstring Surgical Considerations  first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    Clinical Cases - Recurrent Soleus Strain

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025


    In this new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Cases' we chat with senior men's Rehabilitation Physiotherapist for the Sydny Swans Football Club, […] The post Clinical Cases - Recurrent Soleus Strain first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #42 How I Rehab: Recurrent & T-Junction Hamstring Injuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2025


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Fearghal Kerin, hamstring injury consultant at Kerin Performance. Fearghal holds […] The post #42 How I Rehab: Recurrent & T-Junction Hamstring Injuries first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    The Recurrent Hamstring - Clinical Chats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025


    This new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Chats' sees the Sports MAP team discussing some of the latest content they have accessed […] The post The Recurrent Hamstring - Clinical Chats first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #40 How I Rehab: Complex Groin Presentations with James Noake

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with James Noake, consultant in sport, exercise & musculoskeletal medicine at […] The post #40 How I Rehab: Complex Groin Presentations with James Noake first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #39 How I Rehab: Troublesome Achilles Tendon with Seth O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP, as the second part of the series we chat with Seth O'Neill, the […] The post #39 How I Rehab: Troublesome Achilles Tendon with Seth O'Neill first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #38 How I Rehab: Recurrent Calf Injuries with Seth O'Neill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Seth O'Neill, the Director of Research, Deputy Head of School […] The post #38 How I Rehab: Recurrent Calf Injuries with Seth O'Neill first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    'Clinical Chats' - October 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2024


    This new installment for the How I Rehab Podcast, 'Clinical Chats' sees the Sports MAP team discussing some of the latest content they have accessed […] The post 'Clinical Chats' - October 2024 first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #36 How I Rehab: ACL Testing & Rehabilitation in the Female Athlete with Tim Sayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr. Tim Sayer, a Titled Research Physiotherapist and Managing Director […] The post #36 How I Rehab: ACL Testing & Rehabilitation in the Female Athlete with Tim Sayer first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #35 How I Rehab: Navigating the Troublesome Hamstring Injury with Dr Martin McIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Dr Martin McIntyre, founder of The Sports Injury Sports Medicine […] The post #35 How I Rehab: Navigating the Troublesome Hamstring Injury with Dr Martin McIntyre first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #34 How I Rehab: Common Deficits in ACL Rehabilitation with Luke Heath

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Luke Heath, one of the Senior Physiotherapists at Aspetar. Luke has […] The post #34 How I Rehab: Common Deficits in ACL Rehabilitation with Luke Heath first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #33 How I Rehab: Research Review of BF Long Head Muscle & Aponeurosis Geometry with Stephanie Lazarczuk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Stephanie Lazarczuk. Stephanie is a Sport Rehabilitator and Senior Lecturer […] The post #33 How I Rehab: Research Review of BF Long Head Muscle & Aponeurosis Geometry with Stephanie Lazarczuk first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #32 How I Rehab using Blood Flow Restriction Training with Stephen Patterson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Stephen Patterson. Stephen is a researcher/practitioner specialising in Blood Flow […] The post #32 How I Rehab using Blood Flow Restriction Training with Stephen Patterson first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #31 How I Rehab in the NFL with Emidio Pacecca

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024


    In this episode of the How I Rehab podcast by Sports MAP we chat with Performance and Rehab manager at New England Patriots, Emidio Pacecca. […] The post #31 How I Rehab in the NFL with Emidio Pacecca first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #30 Isolated lateral collateral ligament ruptures with Matt Konopinski

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023


    In this 30th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with co-founder and Head Physiotherapist for Rehab 4 Performance in Liverpool, Matt Konopinski. Matt […] The post #30 Isolated lateral collateral ligament ruptures with Matt Konopinski first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #29 Calf strains & injury management in female football with Jaclyn Benz

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023


    In this 29th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Lead Physiotherapist of the Matildas, Australian Womens Football Team, Jaclyn Benz. Jaclyn has […] The post #29 Calf strains & injury management in female football with Jaclyn Benz first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #28 Soft tissue injuries with aponeurosis involvement with Scott Hulm

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023


    In this 28th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with senior AFL rehabilitation physiotherapist with the Western Bulldogs, Scott Hulm. Scott has a […] The post #28 Soft tissue injuries with aponeurosis involvement with Scott Hulm first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #27 PCL injury diagnosis & management in athletes with Tim McGrath

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023


    In this 27th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with knee injury expert Tim McGrath. Tim's clinical expertise focuses on lower limb rehabilitation, […] The post #27 PCL injury diagnosis & management in athletes with Tim McGrath first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #26 Injury management within the Belgium Olympic teams with Maarten Thysen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2023


    In this 26th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Belgian Olympic senior sports physiotherapist, Maarten Thysen. As a Senior Sports Physiotherapist at […] The post #26 Injury management within the Belgium Olympic teams with Maarten Thysen first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #25 Ankle and Lower Limb Injuries in Basketball Athletes with David Hillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023


    In this 25th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Head of Medical Services at the Australian Boomers and Sydney Kings, David Hillard. […] The post #25 Ankle and Lower Limb Injuries in Basketball Athletes with David Hillard first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #24 Physiotherapist's Role in Acute High-Trauma Including Life-Threatening Injuries with Gina Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023


    In this 24th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Director & Head Physio of Q Performance, Gina Nelson. Gina has over 8 […] The post #24 Physiotherapist's Role in Acute High-Trauma Including Life-Threatening Injuries with Gina Nelson first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    Podcast Highlight - Mid Stage shoulder exercises with Hamish Macauley

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2023


    In this Sports MAP Podcast Highlight from our chat with Hamish Macauley we discuss some key topics with respect to mid-stage rehabilitation of traumatic shoulder […] The post Podcast Highlight - Mid Stage shoulder exercises with Hamish Macauley first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #23 Management and Prevention of Calf Strain Injuries with brady Green

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023


    In this 23rd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with current Senior Lecturer of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame Australia, […] The post #23 Management and Prevention of Calf Strain Injuries with brady Green first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #22 Managing Return to Play from Concussion with Laura Fazzari

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022


    In this 22nd episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with St Kilda Football Club Physiotherapist and concussion expert Laura Fazzari. Laura also works […] The post #22 Managing Return to Play from Concussion with Laura Fazzari first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #21 Rehabilitation of Achilles Tendinopathy with Colin Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022


    In this 21st episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Ex international athlete & 2-time Olympian, turned lower-limb rehabilitation expert Colin Griffin. Colin […] The post #21 Rehabilitation of Achilles Tendinopathy with Colin Griffin first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #20 Subtle Medial & Rear Foot Ankle Instability with Stuart Imer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022


    In this 20th episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Stuart Imer. Stuart is the Founder and Director of Foot & […] The post #20 Subtle Medial & Rear Foot Ankle Instability with Stuart Imer first appeared on The Sports MAP Network.

    #19 Physical Qualities required to Perform in Formula 1 with Kim Keedle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 36:16


    In this 19th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Formula 1 Physiotherapist & Performance coach Kim Keedle on the physical requirements and preparation […]

    #18 T- Junction Injuries of the Biceps Femoris with Fearghal Kerin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 54:38


    In this 18th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Leinster Rugby Rehabilitation Physiotherapist & Phd candidate Fearghal Kerin on T junction Injuries of the Bicep […]

    #18 T- Junction Injuries of the Biceps Femoris with Fearghal Kerin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 54:38


    In this 18th episode of the Sports Podcast we chat to Leinster Rugby Rehabilitation Physiotherapist & Phd candidate Fearghal Kerin on T junction Injuries of the Bicep Femoris. Why the interest in T junction injuries? What are T junction injuries and why should be aware of them? What are the telltale signs of these injuries […]

    #17 Traumatic Shoulder Instability with Hamish Macauley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 41:36


    In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. Hamish’s thoughts on his experiences working as a head Physio in both professional rugby and the AFL What to expect from Hamish at the Upper Limb Rehabilitation in Sport course […]

    #17 Traumatic Shoulder Instability with Hamish Macauley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 2496:00


    In this 17th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Hamish Macauley and discuss some key topics with respect to traumatic shoulder instability. […]

    #16 Prevention Systems with Paula Charlton PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 55:08


    In this 16th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Paula Charlton (PhD) we discuss her current work with Triathlon Australia and delve in to your expert knowledge on injury prevention systems in sports. We discuss at the length: Bone stress injuries The energy deficit athlete Prevention systems in endurance athletes Reducing the […]

    #16 Prevention Systems with Paula Charlton PhD

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 3308:00


    In this 16th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Paula Charlton (PhD) we discuss her current work with Triathlon Australia and delve […]

    #15 Sports Physio with Kristian Thorborg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 52:48


    In this 15th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Kristian Thorborg a wide range of topics in Sports Physiotherapy.  Kristian is a professor of Orthopedic and Sports Physiotherapy and prolific researcher on many topics including groin, hamstring, tendons & ankles. In this episode we chat to the following topics: The current state […]

    #15 Sports Physio with Kristian Thorborg

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 3168:00


    In this 15th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Kristian Thorborg a wide range of topics in Sports Physiotherapy. Kristian is a […]

    #14 Knee Surgery with Dr. Julian Feller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 74:28


    In this 14th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Dr Jullan Feller about all things knee surgery. Julian is one of the most renowned orthopedic surgeons in Australia and is the ‘go to’ knee surgeon for the top Australian athletes. We discuss a number of topics including: Developments in ACL surgical considerations […]

    #14 Knee Surgery with Dr. Julian Feller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 74:28


    In this 14th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Dr Jullan Feller about all things knee surgery. Julian is one of the […]

    #13 Athletic Back Pain with Chris Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 54:45


    In this 13th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Chris Perkins about Athletic Lower Back Pain. Chris is s specialist sports Physiotherapist and has worked at the West Coast Eagles (AFL) for past 16 years. He has also worked extensively with world renowned back pain expert Peter O’Sullivan. In this episode we […]

    #13 Athletic Back Pain with Chris Perkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 3285:00


    In this 13th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Chris Perkins about Athletic Lower Back Pain. Chris is s specialist sports Physiotherapist […]

    #12 Return to Play for Shoulder Injuries in Collision Based Sports with Edel Fanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 62:40


    In this 12th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Edel Fanning (Phd Candidate) from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin about Shoulder Rehabilitation and RTP from surgery for collision based sports. In this episode we talk to: Findings from Edel’s recent study in RTP for Shoulder injuries Functional testing using force plates […]

    #12 Return to Play for Shoulder Injuries in Collision Based Sports with Edel Fanning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 62:40


    In this 12th Episode of The Sports MAP Podcast we chat with Edel Fanning (Phd Candidate) from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin about Shoulder […]

    #11 Syndesmosis Rehabilitation & Return to Play Systems with Dave O’Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 58:17


    In this 11th Episode of The Sports MAP Network Network we chat with previous Head Physiotherapist for the England Rugby League team Dave O'Sullivan around Syndesmosis Injury Rehabilitation & Dave's Return to Play Systems for lower limb Injury.

    #11 Syndesmosis Rehabilitation & Return to Play Systems - Dave O'Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 3497:00


    In this 11th Episode of The Sports MAP Network Network we chat with previous Head Physiotherapist for the England Rugby League team Dave O'Sullivan around Syndesmosis Injury Rehabilitation & Dave's Return to Play Systems for lower limb Injury.

    #10 Hip Dysplasia with Andrew Wallis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2020 68:47


    Welcome to the 10th Episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. In this Episode we chat to St Kilda Football Club (AFL) Physiotherapist and director of the Hip & Groin Pain Clinic Andrew Wallis on the key aspects in the assessment, diagnosis and management of Hip Dysplasia including: What actually is Hip Dysplasia How Andrew developed […]

    #10 Hip Dysplasia with Andrew Wallis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2020 68:47


    Welcome to the 10th Episode of the Sports MAP Podcast. In this Episode we chat to St Kilda Football Club (AFL) Physiotherapist and director of […]

    #9 ACL Rehabilitation with Enda King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2019 48:36


    In this 9th Episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat for a second time with Rehabilitation Specialist from Ireland Enda King about ACL Rehabilitation. Enda touches on many aspects of Rehabilitation with some clinical gold around the following key aspects: Key targets/ criteria in early, mid & late stage rehabilitation Specific exercise selection Errors […]

    #9 ACL Rehabilitation with Enda King

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 2916:00


    In this 9th Episode of the Sports MAP Podcast we chat for a second time with Rehabilitation Specialist from Ireland Enda King about ACL Rehabilitation. […]

    #8 Athlete Monitoring & Injury Prevention with Martin Wollin

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 51:01


    In this 8th Episode of the Sports MAP podcast we chat about athlete monitoring and prevention strategies for hamstring and groin injuries in sport with Martin Wollin PhD. In this episode we cover: Injury prevention systems- What is primary, secondary & tertiary prevention? Adductor strength and ADD:ABD ratio’s – relevant to injuries? Adductor strength monitoring- […]

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