WiSH Podcasts

Join hosts Bradley Kadou and Sean Kaplan in the latest episode of the Wits Sport and Health (WiSH) podcast as they dive into the world of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. In this captivating conversation, they are joined by Beverly Roos, an esteemed imaging specialist renowned for her expertise in this field. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as Beverly Roos shares her profound knowledge and insights. Gain a deeper understanding of how musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging is used in the medical landscape, offering unique benefits and challenges compared to other imaging modalities.

In this episode of the WiSH Podcast, hosts Grant Bush and Bradley Kadou are joined by renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Prof. Ponky Firer, to discuss all things ACL reconstruction and rehab. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the surgical approaches to ACL reconstruction, controversies surrounding conservative management, and approaches for rehabilitation. With years of experience in the field, Prof. Firer shares his expertise on ACL reconstruction surgery and rehabilitation techniques, as well as the common mistakes people make during ACL recovery.

In this episode of the WISH podcast, new host Bradley Kadou joins Grant Bush and Sean Kaplan to delve into what the research has to say on pain mechanisms, mechanical loading, and stretching protocols in athletes. The trio discusses the mechanisms behind pain and how understanding them can lead to more effective treatment strategies. They also explore the mechanisms and benefits of mechanical loading on musculoskeletal health and performance, as well as the positive effects of a static stretching protocol for athletes.

In this episode we discuss greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) as well as groin related pathologies. Joanne tells us about the pathophysiology of GTPS, the typical presentation, the most up-to-date assessment strategies, as well as the current best-practice management of the condition. We also asked about groin related pain, current terminology, assessment criteria and management, and a lot more! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852446/

In this episode we chat to Dr Zondi who is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician about equity in sports and in the field of SEM. We discuss the current barriers in research, how to address our inherent biases, ways in which we could overcome inequality and lack of equity in sports, and what we can do in our different roles to be an ally and help make necessary changes.

In this episode we chat to Jon about using a history and physical vs ECG as a screening tool, sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death in athletes, Covid-19 infections and how this pandemic has affected athletes who have suffered from mild through to severe infections, the use of AI to assist with ECG interpretation and a lot more! @dreznerjon on twitter, https://uwsportscardiology.org/

In this episode Megyn tells us about the most up-to-date assessment strategies for concussions. We discuss who is involved with the management of concussed patients, and what the rehabilitation, and short and long term management looks like. Megyn tells us about the more at-risk population, and what to look out for when treating a patient who has suffered a concussion. Megyn's website is https://www.concussionheadquarters.com/ for anyone looking for more info

In this episode we discuss backpain in the athletic population, assessment and management approach, acute vs chronic considerations, clinical communication skills, and briefly about RED-S (because Jane Thornton).

In this episode we chat with Sports Scientist Professor Ross Tucker about transgender athletes in sport. We focus on the science behind the topic as that is where Professor Tucker's expertise lies. The conversation includes testosterone levels in transgender athletes, legislation in sport regarding inclusion, safety, and fairness. We also discuss the differences and similarities between athletes with DSD (differences in sex development) and transgender athletes, and a lot more.

In this episode we chat about a number of common hip pathologies, and the causes and management of these conditions. Included in our discussion is FAI, labral injuries, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) and more.

In this episode we with chat with Dr Joanne Kemp about hip pain, and more specifically about femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). We discuss the pathophysiology and morphology, diagnostic criteria, radiographic findings, surgical options, and conservative management best practice. Dr Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia.

In this episode Marnin answers all our questions about pain. Some of those questions include the relationship between pain and tissue damage, the difference between pain and nociception, why it's important for clinicians to understand the science of pain, and what the new term 'nociplastic pain' means. Also Marnin tells us what we can expect from his papers that will be published soon.

In this episode we chat all about pain with Romy. Conversation topics include what pain is, up-to-date terminology of pain (nociplastic vs chronic), the placebo effect/meaning response and the ethics of using it therapeutically, clinical communication, and who is at risk for developing chronic pain, and a lot more!

In this episode we chat all about pain with Romy. Conversation topics include what pain is, up-to-date terminology of pain (nociplastic vs chronic), the placebo effect/meaning response and the ethics of using it therapeutically, clinical communication, and who is at risk for developing chronic pain, and a lot more!

In this episode we chat with Sports Physio David Leicher about rehabilitation of the knee. Question topics include the ACL, patellofemoral pain syndrome, patella dislocations, and a lot more.

In this episode we begin a short series on the knee. We chat with Dr Gelbart about the idea of over-treatment related to the ACL, and the meniscus. We also talk about patellofemoral pain syndrome, chondromalacia patella, patella tendinopathies as well as enthesopathies like Osgood Schlatter's syndrome and Sinding-Larsen Johansson syndrome.

This is the final episode in the series on the foot and ankle. Have a listen to our discussion with Lauren about podiatry and podiatrists' role in management of sporting injuries, the importance of wearing the right shoes during exercise, advancing technology in running shoes and how that may affect the sport of running, the biomechanics of the Windlass mechanism, a podiatrist's management of plantarfasciitis, and a lot more.

In part two of this episode we continue to talk to Lindsay Harris who gives us a Physiotherapists perspective in assessment and rehab of the foot and ankle. We discuss injuries to the Syndesmosis, Tibialis Posterior injuries, Posterior Ankle Impingement Syndrome and more.

We continue in our series on the foot and ankle by getting a Physiotherapist's perspective on management. In part one of this episode we discuss the anatomy and function of the arch, management of plantarfasciitis, assessing and treating lateral ankle sprains, and stress fractures.

In part 2 of this episode we continue talking to Dr Ferrao about the foot and ankle. We ask about tibialis posterior injuries, posterior ankle impingement syndrome, stress fractures, the importance of foot posture, and posterior heel pain.

In part one of this episode we chat to Dr Ferrao about the foot and ankle. We ask about the theme of over-diagnosis and understanding the clinical context relating to the foot. We also get into more specific conditions like plantarfasciitis and the biomechanical considerations relating to it, as well as lateral ankle sprains and syndesmosis injuries. Be sure to look out for the follow up episode after this one as well.

In this episode Jill Cook talks to us about tendinopathies. What is a tendinopathy? What updates have been made to the continuum model? Do lower limb tendinopathies have the same psycho-social impact as upper limb tendinopathies?

Maria tells us all about Hydrotherapy; when it's indicated and contraindicated, how hydrotherapy is different to regular rehabilitation, and how to effectively use the properties of water in order to gain the best outcomes during treatment, and a lot more

In this episode we ask Jon all about concussions. Including administration in sport and rule changes, assessing and managing concussions, current trends in the literature, and what we can expect from the Consensus Statement in Paris 2020.

In this intro episode we briefly discuss the Wits Institute for Sport and Health, as Prof Jon Patricios answers some questions pertaining to the Institute. What is WISH and why was it created? What are the Institutions goals, and how can clinicians get involved?