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In episode 385 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer sits down with fellow physiotherapist Lewis Craig for a lateral ankle sprain masterclass. Drawing on material the pair recently presented at a Gold Coast orthopedic evening, Brad and Lewis cover the burden and prevalence of lateral ankle sprains, the three-part clinical assessment process, key differential diagnoses, rehabilitation phases, and preventative strategies including bracing and taping. The episode explores why lateral ankle sprains — despite their reputation as a minor injury — carry a significant risk of chronic ankle instability, and why a thorough, structured assessment is essential to a smooth recovery. Brad and Lewis unpack the different ligament and tendon structures that can be involved, the red flags practitioners need to rule out, the impairment categories drawn from Jay Hertel's model of chronic ankle instability, and how rehabilitation should progress from protection through to return to sport and long-term prevention. Show Sponsor: Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://www.pogophysio.com.au. And... PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in the sports nutrition industry through micronutrition innovation. Their Performance Health range is designed to support the crucial hours outside of training and racing, helping athletes return to the start line in peak condition. One of their newest releases is Collagen Repair, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories and featuring the clinically trialled collagen peptide TENDOFORT. For 15% off your first purchase, head to pillarperformance.shop or, for North American listeners, thefeed.com and use the code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://www.pillarperformance.shop (or https://www.thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Partners / links mentioned: Ortho Tools (Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool / CAIT): mentioned in-episode as the online questionnaire resource Contact: Lewis Craig — l.craig@pogophysio.com.au In this episode, you'll hear: Episode context: Lewis Craig's return to the show after being last on around episode 109, and his progress toward finishing his Sports Masters through the University of Queensland The burden of lateral ankle sprains: why they're the most common musculoskeletal injury in sport across field and court sports, contact and non-contact alike Recurrence risk: why roughly 40% of people who sprain their ankle go on to develop chronic instability, and why the one-year mark is a key risk-reduction milestone Early predictors of chronic ankle instability: the Doherty 2016 study on single-leg landing and drop-jump testing at two weeks post-injury The three priorities of assessment: ruling out red flags and fractures, forming an accurate diagnosis, and identifying impairments Screening for fractures: mechanism of injury, the Ottawa ankle rules, weight-bearing ability, and key bony landmarks to palpate Differential diagnosis: ATFL and CFL sprains (70–80% of ankle sprains), peroneal tendon injuries, bifurcate ligament sprains, deltoid ligament tears, syndesmosis injuries, and talar dome injuries Why getting a clear mechanism of injury from the athlete is critical to an accurate diagnosis Identifying impairments: the ROAST consensus and Jay Hertel's updated model of chronic ankle instability — pathomechanical, sensory-perceptual and motor-behavioural impairments Clinical and objective testing: balance progressions, calf raise endurance and strength benchmarks, and power tests including triple hop, crossover hop and timed lateral hop The role of patient-reported outcome tools: the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and FAAM, and why they're useful for tracking progress and motivation Rehabilitation framework: protection and appropriate early loading, followed by strength, stability and mobility phases Managing specific injury types: use of moon boots, orthotics, low-dye taping and ASO ankle braces depending on the structures involved Addressing dorsiflexion loss: why regaining ankle range of motion is often one of the hardest parts of rehab, and the Torillin infographic on identifying the source of restriction Late-stage rehab and return-to-sport: hopping, change of direction, and integrating exercises into an athlete's normal training week for ongoing prevention Bracing and taping as secondary/tertiary prevention strategies to reduce recurrence Long-term consequences of poorly managed ankle sprains, including links to post-traumatic osteoarthritis and eventual ankle surgery The biggest mistake athletes make: assuming rehab is "done" once they can run, despite still having deficits in power, change of direction and stability Lewis's top tip: get every ankle sprain properly assessed, no matter how minor Quotes / takeaways: "It's just a simple lateral ankle sprain... and then someone who goes missing for months at a time." "Four out of ten people who have an ankle sprain go on to develop a chronic instability." "The better quality of the assessment, the more likely there's an accurate diagnosis." "It's really hard to sprain your ankle when it's really well strapped or with an appropriate brace." "Once someone gets running... you can run in a straight line really well and have really considerable deficits still." "Get it assessed. Understand what you've done and understand what impairments you might have." Time Stamps: 00:17 – Episode introduction and breakthrough experience 00:23 – Episode 385 introduction: lateral ankle sprain masterclass with Lewis Craig 00:50 – Sponsor: PILLAR Performance and Performance Health 01:15 – Collagen Repair: formulation, TENDOFORT and collagen health 01:44 – 15% PILLAR Performance discount with code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE 02:19 – Welcoming Lewis Craig back to the show 02:48 – Lewis's tenure at Pogo Physio and progress on his Sports Masters at UQ 03:45 – Introducing today's topic: lateral ankle sprains 04:37 – How common and burdensome are lateral ankle sprains? 05:36 – The "she'll be right" attitude and why it's changing 07:02 – Lewis's personal history with recurrent ankle sprains 08:02 – Impact on Lewis's own running and trail running 08:28 – The one-year mark and recurrence risk statistics 09:26 – Predictors of chronic ankle instability: single-leg landing and drop jump 09:53 – The Doherty 2016 study explained 10:51 – The three priorities of assessment 11:21 – Ruling out red flags and fractures 12:45 – Why assessment quality drives rehab outcomes 13:14 – Screening for fractures: mechanism, Ottawa ankle rules, bony landmarks 14:39 – Deciding on imaging: x-ray or MRI 15:06 – Differential diagnosis: the many subcategories of ankle sprain 15:35 – ATFL and CFL: the most common ligament sprains 16:35 – Peroneal tendon injuries 17:04 – Bifurcate ligament sprains 18:04 – Deltoid ligament tears with lateral ankle sprains 18:33 – Syndesmosis injuries and mechanism differences 19:31 – Clinical tests for syndesmosis 20:01 – Talar dome injuries and other easily missed diagnoses 20:30 – Why getting a clear mechanism from the athlete matters 21:29 – Identifying impairments: what it means and why it's important 22:51 – Jay Hertel's model of chronic ankle instability 23:48 – Balancing patient education without causing fear 24:17 – Motor outcomes: strength, power and kinetic chain 24:43 – Assessment time and thoroughness at Pogo Physio 25:08 – Objective testing: dynamometers, balance and calf tests 25:38 – Balance test progressions as return-to-sport criteria 26:37 – Strength testing: inversion, eversion and calf raise endurance 27:07 – Power testing: triple hop, crossover hop and lateral hop tests 27:33 – Using objective markers to guide return-to-sport decisions 28:01 – Patient questionnaires: Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and FAAM 28:57 – Coping vs non-coping athletes and objective scoring 29:25 – Moving into rehabilitation: individualised management 29:54 – Protection and appropriate early loading 30:20 – Moon boots and protecting specific structures 31:16 – ASO ankle braces for lower-grade sprains 31:45 – The strength, stability, mobility rehab framework 32:14 – Early loading phase: range of motion, balance and strength 32:43 – Addressing dorsiflexion loss 33:13 – The Torillin infographic on restriction sources 33:40 – Progressing balance and strength exercises 34:10 – Preventative efforts and integrating rehab into training 34:40 – Late-stage rehab and return-to-play criteria 35:39 – Bracing and taping to prevent recurrence 36:08 – Long-term consequences: osteoarthritis and ankle surgery risk 37:34 – Lewis's own experience with taping and bracing 38:02 – The biggest mistake athletes make in managing ankle sprains 39:29 – Lewis's top tip: get every ankle sprain assessed 40:27 – Where to reach Lewis Craig for questions 40:52 – Episode close and sponsor reminder 41:20 – Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations and closing details THE TEAM: Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. 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In episode 384 of The Physical Performance Show, Brad Beer and fellow physiotherapist Tim Studley tackle a wide-ranging Q&A on tibial bone stress injuries. Following the recent bone stress injury mini-series and two-part tibial bone stress injury masterclass, Brad and Tim answer listener questions covering chronic tibial stress responses, recurring shin pain, rehabilitation, plyometrics, strength training, anti-inflammatory medications, and how to reduce the risk of future bone stress injuries. The episode explores some of the practical clinical questions that arise when athletes are trying to understand persistent shin pain and return to running. Brad and Tim unpack the difference between tibial bone stress injuries and medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), explain how workload and tissue tolerance interact, discuss when to introduce single-leg strength and plyometrics, and highlight why a thorough assessment of both biomechanical and biological risk factors is essential for athletes with recurring bone stress injuries. Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in the sports nutrition industry through micronutrition innovation. Their Performance Health range is designed to support the crucial hours outside of training and racing, helping athletes return to the start line in peak condition. One of their newest releases is Collagen Repair, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories and featuring the clinically trialled collagen peptide TENDOFORT. For 15% off your first purchase, head to pillarperformance.shop or, for North American listeners, thefeed.com and use the code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at pogophysio.com.au. Partners / links mentioned: Show sponsor: PILLAR Performance — 15% off your first purchase using code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. PILLAR Performance: pillarperformance.shop North American listeners: thefeed.com Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations: pogophysio.com.au In this episode, you'll hear: Chronic tibial bone stress injuries: whether an experienced ultramarathon runner can adapt to a persistent Grade 2 stress response and continue running without progressing to a stress fracture Recovery strategies: what sauna, nutrition and strength training may—and may not—contribute to recovery from tibial bone stress injuries Nutrition and bone health: the importance of adequate calorie and micronutrient availability, and why recurrent bone stress injuries may warrant review with a sports dietitian Calcium supplementation: what is known about calcium availability and why there isn't a clear tibia-specific dose linked directly to bone stress injury recovery Recurring shin pain: why an athlete can continue experiencing medial shin pain despite controlled mileage and well-rounded strength training The three-part clinical framework: biomechanics, workload, and tissue capacity as key areas to investigate when shin pain keeps returning MTSS versus bone stress injury: why persistent posterior-medial shin pain may represent medial tibial stress syndrome rather than a bone stress injury Individual differences: why some runners seem more susceptible to shin pain and why comparing your injury history with other runners can be misleading Plyometrics and single-leg strength: when to introduce spring-based loading, hopping and jumping during tibial bone stress injury rehabilitation Rehabilitation progression: why single-leg strength work can begin relatively early while plyometrics are generally introduced later Training the opposite leg: why the unaffected limb should continue to be trained during rehabilitation Return to running with persistent shin pain: how MRI findings, symptom location and clinical presentation can help distinguish MTSS from tibial bone stress injury Strength training progression: moving from higher-repetition, lower-load work capacity training towards heavier strength and eventually rate-of-force and plyometric training Anti-inflammatory medications: what regular use of ibuprofen and diclofenac may mean for bone and skeletal health, and why they are unlikely to be the sole cause of a running-related bone stress injury Posterior tibial stress reactions: how running workload can exceed bone tolerance and how factors including bone geometry, bone quality, biomechanics and psychology may influence risk Preventing recurrence: why runners with a previous bone stress injury have a significantly elevated future risk and need to identify and manage their individual risk factors The role of the gym: why strength and conditioning can help restore muscle capacity, support bone health and prepare the tibia for the demands of running Hop testing: why a pain-free hop test is useful when assessing tibial bone stress injuries, while recognising that other diagnoses can also produce pain with hopping The 10 cm palpation rule: why longer areas of shin tenderness are more consistent with medial tibial stress syndrome than focal bone stress injury Clinical assessment: why practitioners need to consider gait, palpation, loading tests, biomechanics, workload, tissue capacity and differential diagnoses rather than relying on pain intensity alone. Quotes / takeaways: "Bone stress is not something that the body adapts to." "Most people are paying a tax, I always say, to play the game they want to play." "There's no recipes." "It's never just one thing." "You need running workload and that workload exceeds, in simple terms, bone's tolerance." "Once a runner's had a bone stress injury, they have much heightened risk, six to seven fold for the rest of their running life." Time Stamps: 00:00 – Episode introduction and breakthrough experience 00:23 – Episode 384 introduction: Q&A on tibial bone stress injuries 00:53 – Sponsor: PILLAR Performance and Performance Health 01:20 – Collagen Repair: formulation, TENDOFORT and collagen health 01:49 – 15% PILLAR Performance discount with code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE 02:18 – Episode begins: listener Q&A following the bone stress injury series 03:24 – How the listener questions were gathered and why these themes matter 03:53 – Chris' question: chronic Grade 2 tibial bone stress injury in an experienced ultramarathon runner 04:23 – Can the body adapt to bone stress and allow an athlete to run through it? 05:49 – Why symptomatic bone stress requires an appropriate deload 06:16 – Sauna, nutrition and other recovery techniques 07:11 – Micronutrients, calories and optimal skeletal health 08:07 – Strength training and progressive restoration of tibial capacity 08:33 – Calcium intake and the importance of sports dietitian review for recurrent injuries 09:57 – Zane's question: recurring medial shin pain despite controlled mileage and strength training 10:52 – Why some runners continue to struggle despite avoiding obvious training spikes 11:51 – The three key areas: biomechanics, workload and tissue capacity 12:19 – MTSS versus tibial bone stress injury 12:46 – Biomechanical strategies and the example of professional triathlete Josh 13:39 – Strength and conditioning relative to the demands of professional triathlon 14:07 – Why recurring shin pain may require a more individualised assessment 15:03 – Why comparing yourself with runners who appear injury-free can be misleading 15:33 – "Paying a tax" to participate in the sport you love 16:02 – Isaac Fishlock's question: when to introduce plyometrics and single-leg strength 16:28 – Plyometrics as a late-stage rehabilitation tool 16:57 – Why bones need spring loading and high rates of loading 17:26 – Introducing single-leg strength early and training the unaffected leg 17:55 – Why the opposite leg may also be at increased risk after deloading 18:18 – Are there strength or pain benchmarks before introducing plyometrics? 18:45 – Why rehabilitation progression needs to be individualised 19:15 – Rhonda Gainsford's question: persistent medial shin pain with a negative MRI 19:45 – Why persistent symptoms can point towards MTSS rather than bone stress injury 20:13 – What an MRI showing no bone stress response can tell you 20:42 – Focal versus longer-length tenderness along the shin 21:10 – Can the runner return to running? 21:41 – The Coil Crew's question: heavy reps versus endurance work for calf raises 22:10 – Starting with higher-repetition, lower-load work capacity 22:41 – Progressing towards heavier strength work 23:09 – The three-pronged calf framework: endurance, maximum strength and spring 23:39 – Clinical benchmarks for calf endurance and reactive strength 24:09 – Ryan Williams' question: can regular ibuprofen or diclofenac cause a stress response? 24:37 – Anti-inflammatories, collagen synthesis and potential effects on skeletal health 25:03 – Why anti-inflammatories are unlikely to independently cause a running-related bone stress injury 26:01 – How a posterior tibial stress reaction develops 26:31 – Running workload versus bone tolerance 27:00 – Bone geometry, bone quality, adolescent sport and other risk factors 27:29 – Why bone stress injuries are multifactorial 27:57 – Reducing future risk through biological and biomechanical risk stratification 28:26 – The heightened recurrence risk following a previous bone stress injury 28:54 – Does going to the gym reduce the risk of future stress reactions? 29:22 – What the research says about strength training and injury prevention 29:50 – Restoring calf size, strength and muscle characteristics after deloading 30:15 – Building an individualised strength and conditioning program 30:42 – Osteogenic exercise and addressing obvious strength deficits 31:10 – Lenny P's question: symptoms greater than 10 cm and a positive hop test 31:37 – Other causes of pain with hopping, including calf injury and MTSS 32:06 – The 10 cm palpation finding and what it suggests 32:35 – Why pain intensity is not a reliable guide to bone stress injury severity 33:04 – Q&A conclusion and invitation for further questions 33:33 – Future expert episodes on femur, foot, ankle and sacral bone stress injuries 33:58 – Episode close and PILLAR Performance sponsor reminder 34:26 – Pogo Physio Telehealth Consultations and closing details. 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Physical Performance Show – Episode 383 Show Notes In episode 383 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer sits down with Professor Franco Impellizzeri, one of the most influential and outspoken voices in athlete load management research, for a wide-ranging conversation on why "load management" is an old concept dressed up in new data, why the acute to chronic workload ratio (ACWR) never held up to scrutiny, and why context — not more metrics — is what separates good decision-making from noise. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at pogophysio.com.au. Professor Franco Impellizzeri's work can be explored here: https://profiles.uts.edu.au/Franco.Impellizzeri And... https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=z35F1WAAAAAJ&hl=en Listen in as we delve into the following: What "load management" actually means, and why it's a relabelling of concepts coaches have wrestled with since the 1930s–40s The double-edged sword of the data revolution: from heart rate monitors to today's GPS, wearables, and AI-driven analytics Commercial and career incentives behind pushing metrics — both from tech companies and researchers Confirmation bias and why interpreting data without a theoretical framework is "like reading tarot" The case against the acute to chronic workload ratio (ACWR): its lack of scientific support despite IOC endorsement A landmark runners' study showing the opposite relationship between ACWR and injury risk — and what that reveals about the field Why meta-analyses and systematic reviews in load research can be manipulated to "find whatever you like" The difference between using a metric personally versus promoting it as scientifically validated Why the most skilled clinicians tend to hold their conclusions with the least certainty A real-world case study: a soccer training drill "failure" that was actually a video-monitoring blind spot, not a bad drill The expanding role of data scientists in sport, and why interpretation — not collection — is the real skill gap Whether AI and machine learning can (or should) replace the sports scientist's judgement Individualised and personalised training approaches — and why even these are still built on group-level generalisations Distinguishing signal from noise, and why one "failed" intervention doesn't mean an athlete won't respond next time Practical advice for coaches and practitioners: accept uncertainty, treat training like a "trial of therapy," and reassess If he could track only one metric: heart rate (or perceived effort) over power The push for more honest scientific debate — including a proposed on-air "intellectual sparring" series with dissenting researchers Quotes: "Understanding the quantity of training for athletes has been a hot topic since training methodology started... managing load is not new." — Professor Franco Impellizzeri "When you don't have a theoretical framework and an a priori idea strong and supported, it's like reading tarot, to be honest." — Professor Franco Impellizzeri "There's zero evidence that this metric can either help or can actually reflect some sort of mechanism." — Professor Franco Impellizzeri, on the acute to chronic workload ratio "Don't take yourself too seriously." — Professor Franco Impellizzeri Timeline: 00:00 – Introduction: host's specialist physio training and the load management "viva" question 01:04 – What is load management? An old concept, relabelled 02:31 – From heart rate monitors to GPS: the rise of training data 06:14 – Commercial interests and the risk of becoming "slaves of data" 08:05 – Why load management matters: the drug-dosing analogy 09:24 – Load management as a decades-old coaching concern 10:23 – Confirmation bias and interpreting data "like reading tarot" 13:17 – Championing methodological rigor in sports science 16:33 – Meta-research, honesty, and acknowledging uncertainty 18:22 – Why the most skilled clinicians express the least certainty 19:18 – Origins of the critique of the acute to chronic workload ratio (ACWR) 20:09 – Takeaways for contemporary practitioners on load management models 21:34 – Why the ACWR lacked scientific and conceptual support 23:02 – Training load, time-at-risk, and reframing injury risk 24:24 – The contradictory runners' study and what it implies 26:43 – Cherry-picking and overfitting in load-injury meta-analyses 28:34 – Taking a stronger public stance on social media 30:34 – Science as a self-correcting process 31:31 – The discipline required to properly read and critique research 33:58 – Why data alone can't tell you what to do 34:24 – Case study: the soccer drill that "failed" — until the video told the real story 36:49 – The role (and limits) of data scientists in sport 38:46 – Could AI replace the sports scientist's job? 40:42 – Advice for coaches and practitioners: accept uncertainty 42:09 – Individualised approaches are still a form of generalisation 44:31 – Separating signal from noise — and why not to give up early 46:56 – If only one metric: heart rate over power 48:21 – One piece of advice: "don't take yourself too seriously" 48:51 – This week's physical challenge: swimming without pain 50:16 – What's next: meta-research projects and replication studies 51:43 – A proposal for public scientific debate, and Ian Shrier's work on consensus 56:32 – Why genuine debate is hard to find in science communication today 57:59 – Episode close THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. 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Physical Performance Show – Episode 382 Show Notes In this episode of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer sits down with Pogo Physio's Tim Studley for Part 2 of their two-part mini-series on shin pain and tibial bone stress injuries. Having covered diagnosis and differentiation between MTSS and tibial bone stress injuries in Part 1, this episode shifts focus to management — mechanics, return-to-run programming, strength and conditioning, footwear, and terrain considerations for runners recovering from (or trying to prevent) tibial bone stress injury. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at pogophysio.com.au. Listen in as we delve into the following: Biomechanical vs. biological risk factors, and why running intensity matters more than mileage for bone Cadence, overstriding, and how a heel-strike pattern increases tibial loading Foot pressure distribution, lateralised loading, and how footwear/orthotics can help A case study: how cadence cueing, orthotics, heel raises, and calf strengthening resolved recurrent tibial bone stress injury Managing anterior tibial cortex injuries: why they're high-risk, slow to heal, and often need surgery Moving from time-based to symptom-led (optimal load) management for posterior-medial tibial bone stress injuries The five evidence-based criteria for returning to running after a tibial bone stress injury Why a 10% increase in pace can cut a bone's fatigue threshold by 50% Structuring intensity and volume in a return-to-run program to avoid a "double whammy" of risk Strength and conditioning phases: contralateral leg work, weight-bearing progressions, and pre-running plyometrics Clinical strength benchmarks for calf raises, leg press, hamstring curls, and hip abduction Footwear considerations: heel wedges, rocker-bottom shoes, and the debate around carbon plates Surface and terrain: why stiffer surfaces and flat terrain are preferred during return-to-run Treadmill running and its effect on distal loading What's next: an upcoming Q&A episode, and future instalments covering the femur, sacrum, tarsal bones, and calcaneus Quotes "Muscle loads bone." — Brad Beer "That runner doesn't need to be strong. They need to be uber strong." — Brad Beer, quoting tendon researcher Ebonie Rio "A 10% increase in pace reduces the fatigue threshold of a bone by 50%." — Brad Beer Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: Pillar Performance 02:26 – Running mechanics and tibial bone stress injury risk 03:18 – Cadence, overstriding, and heel-strike patterns 05:43 – Foot pressure distribution and medial tibial bending 07:39 – Case study: footwear, orthotics, and cadence cueing 08:37 – Overview of bone stress injury management complexity 09:35 – Anterior tibial cortex injuries: high risk, slow healing, surgery 11:30 – Shift from time-based to symptom-led management 14:49 – Balancing speed of return with recurrence risk 15:48 – Five evidence-based return-to-run criteria (Sheeran & Reid, 2024) 18:11 – Why intensity is a greater risk factor than volume 20:35 – Strength and conditioning: matching capacity to running demands 22:29 – Three-phase strength progression: pre-, during-, and post-weight bearing 24:52 – Clinical strength benchmarks for return to running 26:16 – Return-to-run walking milestones and symptom monitoring 27:16 – Pain tolerance guidelines: the "any pain, stop" rule for bone 27:45 – Footwear considerations: heel wedges, rocker-bottom shoes, carbon plates 28:42 – Surface and terrain considerations 29:40 – Treadmill running and distal loading effects 30:39 – What's next: Q&A episode and future bone stress injury series 33:01 – Episode close & sponsor mentions THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online at pogophysio.com.au. Your Hosts:
In episode 381 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer — sports and exercise physiotherapist — sits down with Pogo physiotherapist Tim Studley for the first instalment of a two-part mini-series on shin pain and tibial bone stress injuries, following on from their earlier three-part bone stress injury series. This episode is essential listening for runners, coaches, and clinicians alike, unpacking how to tell the difference between medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS/shin splints) and a true tibial bone stress injury — two conditions that can feel identical but require completely different management. Brad and Tim walk through the physiology of bone loading, the palpation tests that separate a "safe to keep running" diagnosis from one requiring an MRI, and the loading tests used to stress-test the tibia safely in clinic. Show Sponsor: Pillar Performance continues to lead the way in sports nutrition through micro-nutrition innovation, now expanding into the Performance Health range. One of their newest releases, Collagen Repair, was developed with Gelita Laboratories (Germany) using a clinically trialled collagen peptide (Tendofort) to support tendon and ligament health in conditions like hamstring tendinopathy, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints, and patellofemoral pain. Head to pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE for 15% off your first purchase. Pogo Physio also offers online Telehealth Consultations for endurance athletes managing bone, tendon, or joint issues — book online at https://pogophysio.com.au. Listen in as we delve into the following: The prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries and why the shin is the most common bone stress site in runners Why bone stress injuries occur: workload errors, loading frequency vs. magnitude, and individualised risk factors The continuum from "happy bone" to stress reaction to frank stress fracture Why pain magnitude doesn't reliably predict injury severity The heterogeneity of bone innervation and why the periosteum is key to understanding pain Differentiating MTSS from tibial bone stress injury — and why the management is entirely different The 10cm palpation rule: a clinical prediction rule for when to suspect bone vs. soft tissue Why the anterior (front) shin is a higher-risk, non-union-prone injury site The loading-test ladder: double leg calf raise → single leg calf raise → single leg hop → side-to-side hop → forward hop The role of muscle-bone synergy: how calf strength and girth influence tibial bone stress risk Recovery timelines by injury grade, and why MRI matters for prognosis and athlete buy-in A real case study: a triathlete's navicular injury, deconditioning, and return to tibial bone stress injuries Quotes "You can go from hero to zero really quickly with bone." "Higher levels of pain don't necessarily mean a worse injury." "Muscle loads bone." Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: Pillar Performance 02:15 – Introduction to Tim and Brad's conversation 02:27 – Prevalence of tibial bone stress injuries 03:56 – Why bone stress injuries occur: workload and biomechanics 05:22 – Symptom patterns: bone stress injury vs. other shin pain 07:42 – Heterogeneity of bone innervation and pain variability 10:10 – Why pain severity doesn't predict injury severity 11:07 – MTSS vs. bone stress injury: two schools of thought 12:06 – Brad's clinical experience and personal injury history 13:59 – Cardinal signs and symptom progression in MTSS 15:23 – The three-legged stool: history, physical exam, imaging 16:19 – The 10cm palpation rule explained 19:43 – Applying the rule in practice 20:42 – Anterior shin pain: a higher-risk presentation 21:39 – Loading tests: from calf raises to forward hopping 24:07 – Individualising the loading-test progression 26:03 – Does the 10cm rule apply anteriorly? 26:55 – History as the biggest predictor of reinjury 27:53 – MRI, prognosis, and grading via the Fredericksons scale 29:15 – Reading hesitancy and movement quality in loading tests 31:10 – Why bone stress injuries aren't purely about vertical impact 33:03 – Calf girth and bone stress risk correlation 34:56 – Case study: a triathlete's navicular injury and recovery 35:58 – Episode close & sponsor mentions THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online at pogophysio.com.au. Your Hosts:
In episode 380 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer and Pogo Physio physiotherapist Tim Studley conclude their three-part expert series on bone stress injuries by focusing on what happens after diagnosis. From imaging and prognosis to rehabilitation, return to running, and long-term prevention, this episode provides a practical roadmap for athletes, coaches, and clinicians managing these complex injuries. Brad explains why identifying the underlying causes of a bone stress injury is just as important as healing the bone itself. The discussion covers deloading, progressive reloading, strength and conditioning, bone-building exercise, and the simple but powerful strategies that can dramatically reduce the risk of recurrence. Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in sports nutrition through micronutrition innovation. Their new Collagen Repair formula, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories, is designed to support tendon and ligament health while promoting collagen synthesis to help athletes stay healthy and perform at their best. For 15% off your first order, visit pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use the discount code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE (one word, capitals) at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Why MRI remains the gold standard for diagnosing bone stress injuries and guiding treatment When a clinical diagnosis may be sufficient—and why imaging usually provides better certainty and prognosis The three-step rehabilitation framework: identify risk factors, deload appropriately, then progressively reload Why treating the underlying cause is essential to preventing repeat bone stress injuries How rehabilitation differs depending on injury severity and high-risk versus low-risk bone sites Practical principles for returning to running, including restoring volume before introducing intensity Why the opposite limb also requires strength and bone loading during rehabilitation The role of strength training, plyometrics and osteogenic exercise in rebuilding bone capacity Why bone responds best to short, novel loading sessions rather than long continuous exercise The concept that "bone cells get bored easily" and how to optimise bone adaptation Why multidirectional movement remains important long after returning to sport The impact of childhood sport participation and bone geometry on lifelong injury risk Brad's personal journey with osteoporosis and what it taught him about endurance athlete health Three practical strategies every endurance athlete can implement to reduce bone stress injury risk Why recovery—not just training—is where adaptation actually occurs Quotes / takeaways "Treat the cause—not just the injury." "Restore volume before you restore intensity." "Bone cells get bored easily." "It's not the training you adapt to—it's the recovery from the training." "Eat more than you think you need." Partners / links mentioned Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance — 15% off your first order using code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. North America: thefeed.com Timeline 00:00 – Introduction, sponsor and final episode of the Bone Stress Injury mini-series 02:27 – Clinical testing for femoral neck bone stress injuries 03:26 – Clinical diagnosis versus MRI: when imaging is essential 05:14 – Why MRI improves prognosis and return-to-sport planning 07:03 – The three-step rehabilitation framework: risk factors, deload, reload 08:58 – Deloading strategies for high-risk bone stress injuries 09:50 – Progressive tissue loading and returning to running 10:46 – Why training volume should return before intensity 11:45 – Reloading the unaffected limb during rehabilitation 12:44 – Strength training, muscle function and long-term bone health 14:30 – Why bone cells "get bored" and how osteogenic exercise works 15:56 – Novel loading strategies, multidirectional movement and chaos hopping 17:23 – Childhood sport participation and building stronger bones 19:14 – Brad's personal experience with osteoporosis as an endurance athlete 21:40 – Three practical strategies to reduce bone stress injury risk 24:29 – Skeletal deload weeks and cross-training alternatives 25:27 – Recovery as the key driver of adaptation 26:26 – Final advice for athletes and clinicians 27:49 – Brad's top performance tip: "Eat more than you think you need" 28:18 – Listener challenge: fuel immediately before and after every training session this week 28:56 – Episode close and conclusion of the Bone Stress Injury mini-series THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Your Host:
In episode 379 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer and Pogo Physio physiotherapist Tim Studley continue their three-part expert series on bone stress injuries by shifting the focus from training errors to the biological factors that determine whether an athlete's skeleton can tolerate training demands. This episode explores the critical role of energy availability, bone health, recovery, and risk stratification in both preventing and diagnosing bone stress injuries. Brad shares practical screening strategies developed over two decades of clinical practice, explaining why identifying the underlying cause—not just treating the injury—is essential for long-term athletic performance and injury prevention. Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in sports nutrition through micronutrition innovation. Their new Collagen Repair formula, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories, is designed to support tendon and ligament health while promoting collagen synthesis to help athletes stay healthy and perform at their best. For 15% off your first order, visit pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use the discount code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE (one word, capitals) at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Why biological factors may contribute more to bone stress injuries than training load alone The long-term consequences of early sport specialisation and why multi-sport participation builds a stronger skeleton Medical conditions and medications that can compromise bone health and increase injury risk Why low energy availability (RED-S) is one of the biggest contributors to bone stress injuries Practical screening questions clinicians should ask to identify athletes who may be under-fuelling The relationship between training volume, mood, gastrointestinal symptoms, sleep, life stress and bone health Female-specific indicators including menstrual irregularities and amenorrhoea Male-specific indicators including reduced libido and changes in morning erectile function Why blood tests, iron status, vitamin D and hormone profiles provide valuable clues to athlete health The importance of working with sports dietitians to optimise energy availability and performance Common locations of bone stress injuries throughout the lower limb and pelvis How injury location can provide clues to whether biomechanics or under-fuelling is the primary driver Understanding high-risk versus low-risk bone stress injury sites and why blood supply matters Practical assessment strategies including observation, palpation and functional loading tests When hop testing is appropriate—and when it should be avoided Clinical pearls for distinguishing bone stress injuries from other common running injuries Quotes / takeaways "Training loads the skeleton—but biology determines whether the skeleton can cope." "Eat more than you think you need." "The biggest driver of bone stress injuries is often invisible." "Above the knee, think fuelling. Below the knee, think biomechanics." "Treat the cause—not just the bone." Partners / links mentioned Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance — 15% off your first order using code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at checkout. North America: thefeed.com Timeline 00:00 – Introduction, sponsor and recap of the Bone Stress Injury mini-series 02:27 – Why biological risk factors deserve greater attention than ever before 03:51 – Early sport specialisation and athletic history as risk factors 04:50 – Medical conditions, medications and bone health 05:45 – Sleep, stress and the biological contributors to bone stress injuries 07:08 – Understanding low energy availability (RED-S) 08:32 – Practical screening questions for under-fuelling 09:02 – Female athlete indicators: menstrual health and amenorrhoea 10:29 – Male athlete indicators: libido and morning erectile function 11:51 – Blood tests, iron studies, vitamin D and hormone profiles 13:18 – Why even small daily energy deficits accumulate over time 14:16 – Working with sports dietitians and estimating energy requirements 15:40 – Brad's number one recommendation: "Eat more than you think you need" 16:08 – Common sites of bone stress injuries throughout the body 18:00 – Using injury location to distinguish biomechanics from under-fuelling 18:48 – High-risk versus low-risk bone stress injury locations 21:12 – The most commonly missed bone stress injuries in runners 22:37 – Clinical examination: observation, palpation and localisation of symptoms 24:19 – Differentiating shin splints from bone stress injuries through palpation 25:14 – Functional loading tests and when hop testing is appropriate 26:31 – Hop testing, femoral neck injuries and clinical safety considerations 27:24 – Differential diagnosis and key assessment principles 28:25 – Episode wrap-up and preview of Part 3 THE TEAM: Join The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. 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In episode 378 of The Physical Performance Show, host Brad Beer is joined by Pogo physiotherapist Tim Studley for the first instalment of a three-part expert series exploring bone stress injuries. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and the latest research, Brad unpacks the mechanisms behind one of the most common and misunderstood injuries affecting endurance athletes. This episode explains how bone stress injuries develop, why they occur, and why they're often missed until they become more serious. Brad and Tim discuss the relationship between training load, bone physiology, symptom progression, and risk factors, while providing practical insights for athletes, coaches, and clinicians seeking to identify problems before they become stress fractures. Show Sponsor: PILLAR Performance is leading a new frontier in sports nutrition through micronutrition innovation. Their new Collagen Repair formula, developed in collaboration with Gelita Laboratories, is designed to support tendon and ligament health while promoting collagen synthesis to help athletes stay healthy and perform at their best. For 15% off your first order, visit pillarperformance.shop (or thefeed.com for North American listeners) and use the discount code PHYSICALPERFORMANCE (one word, capitals) at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Why bone stress injuries exist on a continuum—from healthy bone through stress reactions to true stress fractures The biology of bone remodelling: osteoclasts, osteoblasts, microcracks, and why recovery is essential Why running intensity has a far greater impact on bone stress injury risk than training volume alone How a 10% increase in running pace can dramatically reduce the bone's fatigue threshold Why many athletes mistakenly blame the "last run" rather than the workload accumulated four weeks earlier The importance of deload weeks and allowing the skeleton time to repair accumulated microdamage Understanding the Fredericson grading system and what distinguishes stress reactions from stress fractures Why shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome) are not the same as a bone stress injury How pain location and symptom behaviour provide more valuable diagnostic information than pain intensity Why serious bone stress injuries can sometimes hurt less than relatively minor periosteal injuries The progression of symptoms from post-run discomfort to persistent and night pain How clinicians assess training history, workload, Strava data, intensity distribution, terrain, and footwear The major biomechanical and biological risk factors that contribute to bone stress injuries Previous bone stress injuries as one of the strongest predictors of future injury The emerging discussion around performance footwear ("super shoes") and potential changes in bone loading Why muscle strength and tissue capacity remain important contributors to skeletal resilience Quotes / takeaways "A bone stress injury is simply stress of a bone." "It's not usually the kilometres that catch people out—it's the intensity." "Don't judge the severity of a bone injury by how painful it is." "Symptoms often appear around four weeks after the training error—not the day after." "If it's really obvious, it's probably important." Show Sponsor PILLAR Performance creates evidence-based sports micronutrition products designed to support recovery, sleep, health, and performance for athletes and active people. For all your PILLAR products visit https://PillarPerformance.shop, or for our North American listeners, head to https://TheFeed.com.
In episode 377 of The Physical Performance Show, Sports Physiotherapist Nick Kane joins host Brad Beer to unpack the rehabilitation of hamstring strain injuries. Nick is the founder and director of SportsMap, one of Australia's leading professional development platforms for sports medicine clinicians. Drawing on more than a decade working in elite sport, including ten years with the Essendon Football Club in the AFL and five years as lead physiotherapist, Nick shares practical, evidence-informed insights into managing one of sport's most common and frustrating injuries. This episode explores the common mistakes athletes and practitioners make during rehabilitation, the critical role of high-speed running exposure, how to assess injury severity, key risk factors for recurrence, and the practical steps required for a successful return to sport. Nick also discusses eccentric strength training, fascicle length, T-junction injuries, and the characteristics that separate great clinicians from average ones. Whether you're an athlete, coach, physiotherapist, or sports medicine practitioner, this episode delivers practical takeaways you can immediately apply. Show Sponsor PILLAR Performance creates evidence-based sports micronutrition products designed to support recovery, sleep, health, and performance for athletes and active people. For all your PILLAR products visit https://PillarPerformance.shop, or for North American listeners, head to https://TheFeed.com. For 15% off your first purchase enter PHYSICALPERFORMANCE at the checkout. How To Check: LinkedIn - Nick Kane SportsMap – https://sportsmap.com.au Listen in as we delve into the following: • The three most common mistakes in hamstring rehabilitation • Why maximum speed exposure is essential for successful recovery • The dangers of over-prescribing and under-prescribing sprint work • Understanding hamstring injury pathology and injury mechanisms • Key clinical assessment findings for hamstring strain injuries • Risk factors including eccentric strength, fascicle length, and running mechanics • The "push and pull of strain" concept • Practical strength benchmarks for rehabilitation progressions • The role of Nordic hamstring exercises and eccentric loading • Monitoring recovery using objective clinical markers • Criteria-based return-to-play decision making • Preventing recurrence following return to sport • Why regular exposure to high-speed running matters • Understanding T-junction hamstring injuries • What differentiates great clinicians from average practitioners • The value of curiosity, continual learning, and athlete-centred communication Quotes "Preparing to sprint is preparing to play." — Nick Kane "The highest strain you can apply to the hamstring is sprinting." — Nick Kane "Consistency is key." — Nick Kane "If you stop training eccentrically for two weeks, those fascicles shorten." — Nick Kane "The person who stays curious and continues learning is the one who keeps improving." — Nick Kane Timeline 00:00 – Introduction and sponsor messages 01:20 – Introduction to Nick Kane and SportsMap 04:08 – The three biggest mistakes in hamstring rehabilitation 05:35 – Over-prescribing and under-prescribing high-speed running 09:16 – Why sprint exposure is critical for recovery 10:34 – Understanding hamstring injury pathology 13:54 – Key risk factors for hamstring strain injuries 16:12 – The push and pull of strain concept 18:29 – Eccentric strength and fascicle length 20:22 – Practical strength assessment benchmarks 23:13 – Essential clinical assessment tools 27:20 – Using objective markers to guide return-to-play timelines 29:21 – Sponsor messages 31:14 – Return-to-play criteria and rehabilitation progressions 34:41 – Preventing hamstring injury recurrence 37:29 – Understanding T-junction hamstring injuries 41:41 – What separates great clinicians from average clinicians 44:25 – Nick Kane's one piece of performance advice 45:53 – The weekly physical challenge: 10 minutes of stillness 46:51 – Where to find Nick Kane and SportsMap 48:27 – Episode wrap-up and upcoming shows Your Host Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Your Host:
Dr. Dan Plews sits down with Brad Beer, founder of POGO Physio, to unpack the real story behind sports injuries and aging athletes. They explore the psychology of injury recovery, how hormonal changes affect tendon health, and why traditional rehab approaches are being reimagined. Brad shares practical insights on strength and conditioning, the role of collagen supplementation, and why maintaining muscle mass matters more than you think. If you're an athlete dealing with lower limb issues or simply want to stay healthy as you age, this conversation will change how you approach performance and recovery.Key Takeaways:Why understanding athlete psychology is crucial for effective treatmentThe vital role of strength and conditioning in injury preventionHow hormonal changes impact tendon health as you ageBenefits of collagen supplementation for tendon recoveryThe importance of tailored rehabilitation for optimal outcomesHow strength training improves running performanceWhy maintaining muscle mass matters for aging athletesChapters00:00:00 Introduction and Background00:03:00 Understanding Athlete Psychology00:09:00 Strength and Conditioning00:15:00 Hormonal Impact on Tendon Health00:21:00 Collagen Supplementation Benefits00:27:00 Maintaining Muscle Mass00:33:00 Evolving Sports Physio PracticesDr Dan Plews: https://www.instagram.com/theplews/PILLAR: https://www.instagram.com/pillarperformance_/ Shop online: https://pillarperformance.shop/
In episode 376 of The Physical Performance Show, professional triathlete Ellie Salthouse joins Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer for a deeply honest conversation about resilience, pressure, and longevity in elite endurance sport. Recorded following knee surgery and a strong return to racing, this episode unpacks what it truly takes to rebuild confidence, performance, and belief when the path back to the start line is anything but straightforward. Ellie reflects on her Wollongong T100 performance, the physical and mental demands of injury rehabilitation, and the systems that now support her consistency at the pointy end of the sport. From working with specialist coaches and reshaping her mental game, to mastering race-day execution, fueling, recovery, and decision-making under pressure, Ellie shares the frameworks that continue to sustain her elite career. Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. In this episode, you'll hear Wollongong T100 debrief: executing the plan, racing at home, and handling the "always want the podium" competitor mindset Race-week routines: keeping things consistent, arriving a week early, and why Ellie doesn't taper heavily The injury story: severe knee pain pre-70.3 Worlds, major swelling post-race, scan results, and surgery timing (Feb) Rehab timeline & milestones: back on bike + pool at ~10 days, building trainer time, returning to road riding, quad activation challenges, strength work, and a ~6-month return to start line The mental toll of injury: identity, motivation, sponsor pressure vs internal pressure, and staying process-driven with "small controllables" Return-to-racing lessons: Vancouver as the first race back, managing expectations, and surprising run performance with minimal prep Mental performance breakthrough: building a "toolbox" with a sports psych, handling pressure, thoughts, and race-week spirals Tools that work: "a thought is just a thought," bus analogy, and the "monsters in the boat" approach to sitting with emotions Coaching structure shift: moving from one coach (8 years with Siri) to specialists (swim/cycle/run/strength) + managing training load Training with data: the steep learning curve of power/metrics and why it took ~12 months to truly click Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries between "boyfriend Zach" and "coach Zach," and why switching off matters Race-day execution: whiteboard cues, focusing on controllables, and adapting plans on the fly Fueling evolution: from "a few gels and Gatorade" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid + planned recovery Recovery essentials: movement-based recovery, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths, sleep, magnesium, and tracking what actually works Filtering the '1%ers': ease of use, time cost, measurability, and avoiding noise What's next: 70.3 World Champs (Marbella) then camp in the Canary Islands and T100 World Champs (Qatar, Dec 13) Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike (yes… brutal) Quotes / takeaways "A feeling is just a feeling. A thought is just a thought." "If it's a chore or doesn't integrate into your life, it's probably not the right 1%er." "Who's willing to suffer the most — that's the name of the game." Partners / links mentioned Show sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics — 20% off with code TPPS20 at checkout (therehabmechanics.com.au) Follow Ellie: @elliesalthouse (Instagram) Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics + TPPS20 discount 01:13 – Hugh introduces featured performer: Ellie "Salty" Salthouse + Wollongong T100 context 02:43 – Ellie joins: quick bio + why this conversation has been a long time coming 03:42 – Wollongong T100 debrief: home-race energy, execution, 4th place 05:04 – Race-week process: keeping routine consistent + days leading into race 06:21 – "Pressure in the athlete hotel": being around competitors all week 07:43 – Knee injury origin: severe pain pre-70.3 Worlds, race week adjustments 09:03 – Post-Worlds swelling + scan findings: missing cartilage + floating fragments 10:17 – Surgery timing (early Feb) + season disruption + finding positives 11:43 – "Blessing in disguise": freshness late season + only 5 races so far 12:37 – Rehab milestones: back on bike & in pool ~10 days post-op 13:59 – Quad shutdown challenge: stim/BFR + "it finally clicked" 14:28 – Return-to-racing timeline: ~6 months off the start line 14:57 – Mental toll of injury: motivation, identity, checklist of controllables 16:20 – Sponsor pressure vs internal pressure: clauses, but mostly self-driven 17:14 – First race back: Vancouver expectations + rebuilding run fitness 19:02 – Surprise outcome: 11th place + faster-than-expected run execution 19:31 – The "low expectations / low pressure" effect when returning 20:48 – Key win: testing the knee under race stress (sand, mounts/dismounts) 21:48 – Perspective from Jan Frodeno: same surgery took him a year 22:44 – Mental performance shift: why big races used to unravel 24:07 – Working with a sports psych: building a toolbox for pressure + thoughts 25:28 – Why mental coaching should be "the 4th discipline" 26:54 – Advice for athletes who didn't gel with a sports psych before 27:47 – Readiness + openness: why it clicked this time 29:54 – Practical tools: "thoughts on a bus" + "monsters in the boat" analogy 33:26 – Coaching evolution: leaving Siri after 8 years + hard "breakup" conversation 36:10 – Why specialists: swim/cycle/run/strength + being great at all three 39:42 – Adjustment year: results dipped before training began correlating again 40:08 – Learning to train with data: cadence/speed → full power metrics 42:32 – When it clicked: 12 months to understand, 18 months to see new numbers 43:30 – Negatives of multi-coach model: communication + squad consistency when travelling 44:47 – Partner + coach dynamic: boundaries, downtime, and early arguments 47:35 – Race-day execution: Zach's whiteboard cues, focus, and adapting plans 50:16 – Discipline vs instincts: sticking to plan without getting dragged into racing emotions 52:14 – The "ability to suffer": born with it + learned deeper over time 55:33 – Hard sessions nerves: nothing to lose vs race-day stakes 57:23 – Fueling shift: from "whatever felt right" to calculated carbs/sodium/fluid 59:47 – Recovery pillars: movement, boots, protein targets, sauna/ice baths 01:01:33 – Sleep & performance: 8+ hours, magnesium, investing in a great bed 01:03:21 – Filtering "1%ers": track it, keep it easy, avoid time-wasting noise 01:07:27 – What's next: 70.3 Worlds (Marbella) + Canary Islands camp + T100 Worlds (Qatar) 01:08:20 – Ellie's advice: stay disciplined, stay hungry, trust your instincts 01:08:49 – Listener challenge: 20 x 3 min tempo / 3 min endurance on the bike 01:10:14 – Episode close, credits, and sponsor reminder
In episode 375 of The Physical Performance Show, Coach Lino Holler and Exercise Physiologist Alex Butchies—founders of The Breath Room—join hosts Hugh Darnell and Brad Beer to unpack the science, the soul, and the surprising simplicity behind breathwork. Known for blending physiological precision with deep nervous-system awareness, Lino and Alex explain how breath training can radically influence performance, recovery, emotional regulation, and everyday resilience. They share the models they've built for athletes, clinicians and everyday performers—equipping listeners to understand when to activate, when to regulate, when to release, and how to stay composed under pressure. This episode explores breathwork as a foundational human movement—right alongside gait—and highlights how poor breathing mechanics echo into every body system. From apnea training to flow-state access, from nervous-system overload to psychological clarity, Hugh, Lino, and Alex guide listeners through practical tools and principles that can reshape life, training, and mental wellbeing. On instagram checkout: Lino @coachhola AB @butschies TBR @thebreatheroomglobal Consulting @ab_physiology To get the TBR Master Your Breath: Personal Development course head to https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/online-courses/master-your-breath/ To get the Level 1 TBR Certified Breathwork Coaching course head to https://cleanhealth.edu.au/product/online-courses/the-breathe-room-level-1/ To get 20% of either course use promo code 'AB20' at checkout Listen in as we delve into the following: Lino & Alex's backgrounds and the origin story of The Breath Room Why breathwork is both universal and wildly misunderstood The "science and soul" model: activate, regulate, release How breath patterns influence physiology, psychology, posture, and performance Understanding flow state and how breath helps athletes access it What inefficient breathing looks and sounds like—and why it matters Nasal breathing, LSD breathing, and the dangers of skipping the basics Apnea training, CO₂ tolerance & performance crossover Assessing breathing in athletes: practical tests and markers Nervous system burnout, emotional load & modern stress physiology Training resilience: why athletes must learn to perform under pressure How to help clients (and yourself) find the "middle zone" Why 5 minutes of daily breathwork is the minimum effective dose Two practical breathwork protocols listeners can start today Quotes "If you can master your breath, you can master your life." — Lino Holler "Seek balance, not perfection. A well-balanced nervous system can go fast, slow, and always find its way back to centre." — Alex Butchies "Most people breathe all day, but not efficiently. Awareness is the gateway." "When your breath is compromised, your body will sacrifice everything else to get it back." "Breathwork is the universal tool to shift your state—faster than anything else." Timeline 00:00 – Introduction & sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics 01:15 – Hugh & Brad introduce the Breath Room founders 01:40 – The "science and soul" of breathwork 02:31 – Why breathwork is misunderstood and undervalued 03:26 – Alex's journey: connecting physiology, sport & nervous-system regulation 05:19 – Clinical insights from veterans, trauma, anxiety & PTSD 06:42 – Lino's story: sickness, burnout & finding regulation 09:41 – Breathwork, performance and the nervous system 11:03 – Breathwork for flow state: accessing presence under pressure 12:32 – Jiu-jitsu, endurance sports & composure under stress 14:39 – Everyday breathwork: LSD breathing, nasal breathing & awareness 17:02 – "Don't sit like a croissant or breathe like a French bulldog" 18:30 – Nasal breathing red flags & the mouth-taping debate 19:56 – Using breath to control transitions & race composure 21:15 – The Breath Room model: activate, regulate, release 23:40 – How the system works in training & everyday life 28:33 – Assessing breathing: tests, observations, retention walks 31:27 – CO₂ tolerance, awareness, and common pitfalls 36:31 – Life stress, emotional load & the body keeping score 38:48 – Mental performance: head noise, pressure, and elite sport 42:01 – Self-consciousness, overthinking & performance breakdown 47:12 – Training resilience: don't flee stress—learn to stay in it 48:35 – Robust versus fragile nervous systems 50:20 – Why endurance athletes must train breath 51:15 – Apnea training, head noise & physiological adaptation 53:06 – The psychology of pressure: young athletes & emotional load 56:13 – Balance, HRV & the "pendulum" model 58:05 – Minimum effective dose: 5 minutes/day 59:01 – The "brakes" metaphor: learning to shift state 01:00:29 – Two breathwork protocols listeners can apply today 01:06:11 – Final messages from Lino & Alex 01:09:12 – Listener challenge: 7-7-7 breathing & nasal-only warm-ups 01:11:02 – Breath Room Global: building a system for all people 01:17:17 – Guided 15-breath practice to close the episode 01:21:40 – Episode close & credits THE TEAM: Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. 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Running technique coach Paul Mackinnon (The Balanced Runner) unpacks why most runners "force outcomes" (cadence, foot strike, knee drive) instead of changing the inputs that actually reshape movement. Paul explains his top-down approach—starting at the arms and torso to influence what happens below—so athletes can reduce ground contact time, improve rhythm, and shift along the continuum from rehab to performance. Across an engaging conversation in episode 374 of The Physical Performance Show, with hosts Brad Beer and Huw Darnell, Paul challenges the idea that "technique doesn't matter," arguing that how you move determines how you load. He distinguishes economy from efficiency, shows why arm swing and thoracic control set the timing for the legs, and shares practical cues to build self-awareness, symmetry, and lift—without derailing training volume. Clinicians and athletes alike will gain a clearer roadmap for translating S&C work to the road, coaching more effectively, and making durable technique change. To Follow Paul Mackinnon (The Balanced Runner): Website: TBrunner.com Instagram: @thebalancedrunner Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. TIMELINE: 00:00 Forcing outcomes: the #1 running mistake 03:19 Inputs over outcomes; changing the whole system without losing training 04:32 Knee drive, ground time, and why top-down coaching works 07:28 Midline crossover: finding the true driver of the pattern 09:35 Physics → biomechanics → the individual: three coaching silos 11:11 Do mechanics matter? Why the debate misses the point 14:11 Lessons from swimming: skill, workload, and injury risk 16:27 Breaking-2 insight: efficiency beating raw physiology 18:09 Economy vs efficiency; cost per step explained 21:07 Two paths to change: full-pattern reset vs detailed top-down 23:05 New-way/old-way contrasts to build self-awareness 26:06 Feel, timing, rhythm: enlarging the athlete's "sweet spot" 32:29 What good running looks like: rhythm, symmetry, flight 36:37 Coaching language, listening, and athlete buy-in 43:22 Mental health: running as a lifeline 44:43 Humerus–femur coupling: why arms and thighs must sync 49:17 Simple buy-in: reduce ground time & ground reaction force 50:18 Paul's top three: Awareness • Symmetry • Lift 52:50 Why S&C often doesn't transfer—and how to fix it 59:35 One piece of advice: self-awareness—know where you are now 1:00:27 Listener Challenge: film your running, build your baseline LISTEN IN AS WE DELVE INTO THE FOLLOWING: The #1 mistake runners make: forcing outcomes vs changing inputs Why technique, capacity, and rehab are independent—but interlinked—puzzle pieces The injury ↔ performance continuum and coaching before athletes break Top-down mechanics: how arms/torso shape leg action and knee drive Midline "tight-rope" running: finding the driver (ribcage, arms, rotation) Physics → biomechanics → individual: the three silos that govern change "You can't outrun physics": mechanics as applied physics, not opinion Efficiency vs economy: cost per step, flight time, ground contact time Why research lags coaching—and what to change (and not change) first Translating S&C and plyos to running: when good gym work fails to show up Coaching language, storytelling, and athlete-led awareness (new vs old way) Rhythm vs being rhythmic: symmetry, timing, and longer flight Mental health, identity, and why running is a lifeline for many athletes Three practical cues: Awareness • Symmetry • Get off the ground The week's challenge: Film your running and build an honest baseline QUOTES: "You can't outrun physics." "How you move determines how you load." "Stop forcing outcomes—change the inputs." "Awareness, symmetry, get off the ground. Every step costs—know what you're paying for." PEOPLE MENTIONED: Ellie Salthouse – Triathlete Enda King – Hip & groin specialist (Aspetar) Rich Willy – Running biomechanics researcher Alec McKenzie, Stephen Doohig – Swimming biomechanics researchers Jenny Alcorn – Triathlon coach (historical reference) THE TEAM: Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts here: https://www.patreon.com/TPPShow Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Your Hosts:
In episode 372 of the Physical Performance Show, Brad Beer and Huw Darnell host a live event featuring dual Olympic triathlon medalist Hayden Wilde. Hayden shares his athletic journey, from his early days in multi-sport and the influence of family and personal adversity, through his path to Olympic success. He details the highs and lows of elite sport, including the physical and mental challenges of coming back from a significant injury sustained in a cycling accident, with unique insights into his rehabilitation, mindset, and the role of his multi-disciplinary support team. Haydene discusses his training philosophies, coaching changes, and the importance of maintaining humility amid professional success. The episode explores balancing ambition with self-care, adapting to setbacks, and the power of community in sport. Show Sponsor: The Rehab Mechanics offers Simple Tools and Real Results. Easy fixes for your feet with a massive impact. For 20% off all The Rehab Mechanics products. Go to www.therehabmechanics.com.au Enter discount code TPPS20 at checkout. -- POGO Physio Telehealth Consultations believe that everyone deserves access to complete and remarkable physiotherapy services. Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter Huw Darnell — Exercise Physiologist & Performance Coach Helping athletes move from pain and injury to peak performance. Learn more at huwdarnell.com.au and follow on Instagram @huwdarnell. The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
This episode is brought to you by Pillar Performance. Episode #165 sees the original Live, Laugh, Love & Run (Patreon-only series) trio reunite. TRAINING WEEKS Jack takes the listeners through his training week which balances plenty of treadmill running with carting one million records (for once the music variety and not the Australian running ones) from Japan to Melbourne. Joel updates the listeners on where he's at with his injury after having a phone consult with physio Brad Beer. Brett's training week remains on Patreon-favourite "The Fall Guys". BIG Q After a discussion with someone at Joel's sisters 30th the guys talk about the hardest race they've ever run. GIVE SOME KUDOS Joel sends his Kudos to Brad Beer, Brett sends his to Maciek (Magic Moments) and Jack brings up a feel-good athlete story from Kenyan athlete Sabastian Sawe. TWHSOITWTWATSA Jack isn't sure about a certain runner sprinting to beat a female competitor (and in doing so injuring his ankle), while Brett uses the segment to bring up a hilarious story regarding a book titled "Military Mindset". Joel brings up a message between himself and Chelsea chatting about "Hydro-blocks". Oh and there's a lengthy story about free-range eggs. SIGN UP TO OUR PATREON TODAY: www.patreon.com/forthekudos USE CODE FTK FOR 15% OFF FIRST TIME PURCHASES AT PILLAR PERFORMANCE SIGN UP TO THE MOVEMBER ATHS CLUB FOR THE 2025 POINT TO PINNACLE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forthekudos Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forthekudos TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forthekudos Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackrayner7 Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joeltobinblack Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brett_robinson23
In episode 368 of The Physical Performance Show, the podcast enters a new era as accredited exercise physiologist Huw Darnell joins as co-host alongside Brad Beer. With over a decade of experience in the endurance sports industry, Huw brings a fresh perspective to the show, sharing his journey from a sport-obsessed youth through injury setbacks to becoming a leading strength and conditioning coach for runners and triathletes. This episode explores Huw's personal and professional evolution, including the pivotal injuries that shaped his approach to athlete rehabilitation and performance. Huw and Brad discuss the importance of psychological support for injured athletes, the barriers endurance athletes face in adopting strength and conditioning, and practical strategies for integrating effective training into busy schedules. Listeners are introduced to a new show format, Uncovering Injuries, which will feature deep dives into common endurance sports injuries from both physiotherapy and exercise physiology perspectives. The episode is rich with actionable advice, including Huw's “four pillars of performance”—movement, recovery, mindset, and nutrition—and a weekly physical challenge encouraging barefoot training to build foot strength. Learn more at huwdarnell.com.au Follow Huw on Instagram: @huwdarnell Show Sponsor: POGO Physio Telehealth Consultations believe that everyone deserves access to complete and remarkable physiotherapy services. Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter Huw Darnell — Exercise Physiologist & Performance Coach Helping athletes move from pain and injury to peak performance. Learn more at huwdarnell.com.au and follow on Instagram @huwdarnell. The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
This week on UTH, Imogen is joined by Brad Beer, chief executive of BMT Tax Depreciation, to dive into the world of tax depreciation and how it can be claimed on investment properties. Often engaged by accountants, quantity surveyors can help save thousands of dollars each year at tax time if individuals know what to claim. Tune in to hear more about: What tax depreciation is and why it is important. Why accountants are not responsible for depreciation, what a quantity surveyor is and how a depreciation schedule is utilised. Difference in depreciation between new and old properties, and residential and commercial properties. How depreciation works when a property has been renovated. Tools accountants can use to aid the depreciation process. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.
In this episode with Brad Beer we discuss running related injuries. We explore: Restoring capacity in the injured runnerReturn to run programs and using RPE in rehabilitationBuilding confidence in treating running athletesRisk factors for bone stress injuriesTips for navigating rehabilitation with these patients This episode is closely tied to Brad's Practical he did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.
In this episode we're syndicating a conversation originally recorded for the Physio Network podcast with Dr Rich Willy and host Sarah Yule. We delve into the art and science of injury prevention and recovery for runners. With a focus on mastering running injuries, this conversation is packed with actionable insights tailored for endurance athletes. Dr Rich Willy, Associate Professor at the University of Montana and Director of the Montana Running Lab shares his expertise on managing persistent running injuries, the critical role of education and load management in treatment, and the impact of footwear—including clinical insights on "super shoes." We also explore the challenges of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) and effective strategies for managing bone stress injuries in runners. Show Sponsor: POGO Physio Telehealth Consultations believe that everyone deserves access to complete and remarkable physiotherapy services. Our goal is to get you back to your Physical Best. Find out more about Telehealth Consultations and book online. Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!In this episode, we discuss running injuries and the running athlete. We explore: Most challenging injuries to manageImportance of education and load management within treatment Footwear and its role in the prevention and treatment of running injuriesScreening for relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs)Bone stress injury in this populationRole and limitations of current technologyDr. Rich Willy is an Associate Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA) and the Director of the Montana Running Lab. He received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his Masters of Physical Therapy from Ohio University. Dr. Willy has been a clinician for over 20 years specialising in the treatment of the injured runner. Brad Beer is known for his expertise in treating running and triathlon related injuries. A physiotherapist with over 17 years experience, Brad is an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Exercise Scientist, and former Head Physiotherapist for the Super League Triathlon Series. Want to learn more about running injuries? Dr Rich Willy has done a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Restoring load capacity in the injured runner” where he goes into further depth on this topic - https://physio.network/masterclass-willyIf you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network
Brad Beer is a physiotherapist with over 17 years experience and clinical expertise in running and triathlon related injuries. He is head physiotherapist of the Super League Triathlon series, consultant physiotherapist for Triathlon Australia's Olympic Podium Centre, and he has also consulted for British Triathlon, Triathlon New Zealand and Athletics New Zealand and numerous Olympic and World Champion athletes. In this interview we dive deep into triathlon related injuries, rehabilitation and prevention. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT: -General advice on injury prevention, what to do if you do get injured, and the biggest mistakes athletes do that lead to injuries or after getting injured -Swim, bike and run related injuries -Symptoms and diagnosis of common triathlon injuries -Treatment of common triathlon injuries -Rehab and return to sport from common triathlon injuries -Deep dive into running injuries, including managing running load, strength and conditioning, and energy availability SHOWNOTES: https://scientifictriathlon.com/tts396/ SCIENTIFIC TRIATHLON AND THAT TRIATHLON SHOW WEBPAGE: www.scientifictriathlon.com/podcast/ SPONSORS: FORM Smart Swim Goggles give you unprecedented real-time feedback in your swim training through a display on the goggle lens. See every split to stay on pace, track your stroke rate and don't let it drop, use heart rate to become more scientific and precise with your training (through integration with Polar HR monitors) and analyse more in-depth metrics post-swim in the app. You can also use a vast library of workouts or training plans, or build your own guided workouts. Get 15% off the goggles with the code TTS15 on formswim.com/tts. ZEN8 - The ZEN8 Indoor Swim Trainer is a unique Dryland Swim Trainer that allows you to improve technique, power, and swim training consistency. With the trainer you can do specific power and technique work, including working on your catch and core activation, and it helps you stay consistent even if you don't have much time to train. You can try the Zen8 risk-free for up to 30 days, and you can get 20% off your first order on zen8swimtrainer.com/tts. LINKS AND RESOURCES: Brad's Instagram and Twitter POGO Physio website, Instagram and Twitter The Physical Performance Show website, Instagram and Twitter Energy availability with José Areta, PhD | EP#378 Blood tests and biomarkers for triathletes with Dr. Kush Joshi and Dr. Joel McCay | EP#249 Injury prevention, strength training, and running biomechanics with Eoin Everard, PhD | EP#336 Injury prevention and rehabilitation with James Debenham, PhD | EP#209 Injury prevention and recovery methods for triathletes with Nate Koch | EP#114 RATE AND REVIEW: If you enjoy the show, please help me out by subscribing, rating and reviewing: www.scientifictriathlon.com/rate/ CONTACT: Want to send feedback, questions or just chat? Email me at mikael@scientifictriathlon.com or connect on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter.
This week's show revolves around interest rates, following the 12th interest rate rise in 12 months. Scott O'Neill kicks things off by looking at the impact that rising rates are having on commercial property and what you need to consider when looking for higher yielding opportunities. To restore confidence in construction and its considerable benefits, the founder of Builder Finders Lynette Manciameli introduces you to the innovative world of builder broking. BMT's Brad Beer lays out what rising rates mean to property investors and it is not all bad news. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration, and stories from Australia's top property experts, investors, leaders, and analysts. Subscribe now to get every RealtyTalk episode delivered to you each week for free, and also get full access to Get Invested, the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health, and wealth' potential and get inspired by the stories of investors, founders, and entrepreneurs. NEW - Join the Property Hub community on Substack! Sign up to get Australian property news, opinion and episodes in your inbox: https://propertyhubau.substack.com/ Subscribe to RealtyTalk on the Property Hub channel: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Email Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia's largest independent podcast network DM Media. Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we provide you with a smorgasbord of property pickings. Australia is currently enjoying a migration explosion! Property Rockstar & Money Magnet author Steve McKnight joins us to unpack what this means for property prices, locations, and housing types, and how you can benefit from it. As tax time fast approaches, Brad Beer from BMT unpacks what you need to know and do as a property investor to save money, increase your cash flow and reduce your taxable income. To help you read the current property condition tea leaves of conflicting, colliding, and confusing mixed messages, Terry Ryder from Hotspotting sums up where we're at and what you can and need to be doing about it. And to close the show, Kevin Turner concludes our special series on the art of negotiation where he talks to Buyers Agent Cate Bakos about the importance of seller motivation. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration, and stories from Australia's top property experts, investors, leaders, and analysts. Subscribe now to get every RealtyTalk episode delivered to you each week for free, and also get full access to Get Invested, the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health, and wealth' potential and get inspired by the stories of investors, founders, and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to RealtyTalk on the Property Hub channel: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Email Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia's largest independent podcast network DM Media. Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our guest today, Brad Beer, is a physiotherapist known for his expertise in treating running and triathlon related injuries as a physiotherapist with over 15 years experience. He's also an exercise scientist that has worked with high level athletes and national programs. He's passionate about putting out helpful content for runners through his podcast, the Physical Performance Show, which aims at educating athletes. Brad, was a junior elite triathlete himself who has collected multiple podium and championship wins at an age group level. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 06:25 - Brad Beer and What Physiotherapy Means To Him 08:10 - Two Main Reasons People Get Stuck With Injury 09:55 - Healing: Readjusting Expectations 11:50 - Outlining Risks and Making Right Decisions 14:20 - Common Injuries With Endurance Athletes 18:15 - The Importance Of Calf Work 25:40 - Benefits Of Progressive Workout 27:50 - Two Variables Running Injuries 30:50 - Most Predominant Injuries with Bike Riders 32:40 - Tips To Get To The Start Line Healthy 35:00 - How To Reduce Injuries While Doing Hard Intensity Workouts 39:10 - What Triathlon Means To Brad 40:50 - The Man Who Taught Brad The Most If you want to learn how to TRAIN SMARTER and RACE FASTER, you can join our weekly coaching email, just go to: getfastpodcast.com Some of you might already be in there, but many of you won't be and so this is our official invitation for you to come and join our free community: www.facebook.com/groups/trivelocoaching Check us out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trivelocoaching/ Want access to Gerard's Famous Monthly Coaching Newsletter? Go here: https://www.trivelocoachingprogram.com/memos Disclaimer: The Content in this podcast is in no way intended to be medical advice, treatment or diagnoses. None of our Content is intended to imply that any products mentioned, remedies or information provided are intended to prevent, diagnose, cure or alleviate a disease, ailment, defect or injury or should be used for therapeutic purposes. The Content is intended to assist you with running, cycling, swimming or triathlon and should not be substituted for medical advice by your healthcare professional. We do not accept any liability for any injury, loss, or damage incurred by the use or reliance on our Content.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode we had the opportunity to speak with Brad Beer. Brad is an expert when it comes to managing triathletes. He allowed us to learn more about issues such as sports medicine specialization in Australia common issues he deals with in this population
In a recent bold move that further reinforces the strength of BMT Tax Depreciation as the market leader in its space, the long-term management team last month bought out the company, and CEO Brad Beer joins us to reveal further industry innovations. The average property buyer invests more than 90 hours over 7 months to secure a property. Scott Aggett from Hello Haus outlines strategies to reduce time and stress while improving your results. This is how to get buyer ready! John Lindeman from Property Power Partners does not beat around the bush and tells it like it is as he joins Bushy Martin to explain what he believes is ahead for property in the foreseeable future. RealtyTalk is part of the Property Hub podcast channel, your home for property investment insights, inspiration, and stories from Australia's top property experts, investors, leaders, and analysts. Subscribe now to get every RealtyTalk episode delivered to you each week for free, and also get full access to Get Invested, the leading podcast for Australians who want to unlock their full ‘self, health, and wealth' potential and get inspired by the stories of investors, founders, and entrepreneurs. Subscribe to RealtyTalk on the Property Hub channel: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Email Property Hub is a collaboration between Bushy Martin from KnowHow Property, Kevin Turner from Realty, Andrew Montesi from Apiro Marketing and Apiro Media, and Australia's largest independent podcast network DM Media. Business and partnership enquiries: antony@dm.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Craig Huffer is one hell of an interesting guy to chat to regarding middle-distance running. A huge junior talent, Huffer posted 3:36 over 1500m as a 20-year-old. His career then took him to America where he spent some time at Adams State, before leaving college and joining The Very Nice Track Club with the famous coach, Ron Warhurst. Training alongside huge names such as Nick Willis, Huffer gained a wealth of knowledge that has now allowed him to set up his own coaching group in Melbourne. This episode is sponsored by Pogo Physio..... If you're struggling with a bone, tendon, or joint-based running-related injury POGO Physio's 45min telehealth consultations can help get you back to your running best. Led by APA Titled Sports & Exercise physio Brad Beer, the POGO Physio team are ready to help you. Jump over to pogophysio.com.au and book your consult now
Welcome back to the LEVER Movment Podcast! Today we're talking with Brad Beer of Pogo Physio. Brad has 16 years of experience working in the physiotherapy field as well as being the consultating therapist to Triathlon Australia, Great British Triathlon, & Athletics New Zealand. Outside of the clinic he's the host of the Physical Performance Show and a runner triathlete himself! In this episode we cover how he got his start in the physiotherapy field, his thoughts on different types of injuries, and how athletes can best use Bodyweight Support to not only return from injury faster, but stay healthy during training!
If you own a property, you know the name BMT Tax Depreciation. They're Australia's #1 for property depreciation schedules, and number 1 by a country mile. Being #1 doesn't mean it's easy, in fact that can make it harder but it does afford you some benefits. This week Brad Beer, CEO of BMT Tax Depreciation Australia's #1 for property depreciation schedules, shares the highs and lows of growing to 180 staff and market leadership (by a long way) over 24 years. Don't miss this episode. Here's What We Cover This Week…. 01:54 – Brad's Background 05:28 – Market Leader, By a Long Way and the Benefits 16:38 – How Technology Supports Growth 27:39 – Difficult Times as a Leader 37:44 – The Impact of COVID on the Team 41:52 – Proudest Moments as a CEO 44:53 – The Business in 3 Years 49:35 – The Four-Word Business Plan ------------------------------------------------------ If you got value from today's episode, please remember to: 1. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts 2. Register to be the first to know when new episodes drop and free tools are published at www.scaleupspodcast.com, or 3. Drop us a question about scaling using Speakpipe on the website, or email questions@scaleupspodcast.com. Follow us on your favourite socials: ScaleUps Podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleupspodcast ScaleUps Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scaleupspodcast/ ScaleUps Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scaleupspodcast Watch the full episode at ScaleUps Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLlvcqAuqJMYBVUBoiixChQ You can connect with Brad Beer via: Website: www.bmtqs.com.au LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradley-beer/ or you can reach out to connect with Sean directly via: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seansteeleprofile/ Website: www.seansteele.com.au
This one's for the investors! John and Emily get into the nitty gritty of claiming tax deductions on your investment property with Brad Beer from BMT Quantity Surveyors. They touch on:
Brad Beer is a sports and exercise physiotherapist who treats many of the world's elite distance runners, triathletes, swimmers and surf life savers. Brad is the host of the Physical Performance Show Podcast (320 episodes featuring interviews with world class athletes, coaches, scientists and physiotherapists) and is the Head Physiotherapist for the Super League Triathlon Series. In this conversation Brad educates us on bone stress injuries (BSI), a common injury in the running population which can be debilitating and frustrating. Brad shares his clinical experience dealing with these injuries and we discuss causes, treatment and prevention BSI.
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On this episode Running Physio Brad Beer shares his 5 steps for running pain free.@brad_beerhttps://www.pogophysio.com.au/https://www.bradbeer.com.au/The Physical Performance PodcastRead The Ultimate Flexible Dieting Guide HEREClick Here To Become a VIP memberSHOP DKFITNESS MERCH HEREwww.younifyactive.com DKFITNESS at checkout for 15% offUse code DJK10 on all EHPlabs supplements for 10% offUse code DK15 on all Athletikan Sneakers for 15% offIntro by Will Sparks.Find this episode helpful? Share it with a friend or post a screenshot to your social media.
Brad Beer is a sports and exercise physiotherapist who treats many of the world's elite distance runners, triathletes, swimmers and surf life savers. Brad is the host of the Physical Performance Show Podcast (298 episodes featuring interviews with world class athletes, coaches, scientists and physiotherapists) and is the Head Physiotherapist for the Super League Triathlon Series. In this conversation Brad shares his learnings from the interviews conducted via the Physical Performance Show, some of the most common running related injuries (including achilles tendinopathy, shin-splints) and the strategies to heal them and more. Content at Sweat Elite is made possible by Subscribers. Subscribing costs less then a coffee a fortnight. Subscribe here: https://www.sweatelite.co/subscribe-now/
Garth is a beer wizard and a supporter of American Craft Breweries. After a few pints on a vacation, Garth had a breakthrough idea to open a brew bar featuring quality beer. He is a Certified Cicerone, which means he knows a thing or two about beer! Garth loves talking beer with people, drinking beer with people, and brewing beer with friends and brewers. Follow Garths Brew Bar:Instagram: @garthsbrewbarFacebook: /garthsbrewbarTwitter: @garthsbrewbarWebsite: garthsbrewbar.comFollow Pour Another Round:Facebook: /PourAnothrRoundInstagram: @PourAnothrRoundTwitter: @PourAnothrRoundThis episode is brought to you by MobCraft Beer. They've created the perfect gift for the beer lovers on your list!MobCraft Beer has crafted an Advent Calendar for you this season! Stocked with flagships, seasonals, barrel-aged, and limited release beers, you're going to have a great December counting down the holidays!Get all of the information and make your purchase at: bit.ly/PARMobCraftAdvent.
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Runner's Tribe is on a mission to chat with the world's best runners. Follow along for training insights, cool stories, and loads of banter. Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/runners-tribe-podcast/id1563338165 PodBean: https://runnerstribe.podbean.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ghTB6vJMUiLPtsszNpeA5 Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/60au7ktm Brought to you by host Dan Wallis, episode 8 of the Runner's Tribe podcast is with a renowned physiotherapist and host of the physical performance show, Brad Beer. Brad has been treating athletes for over 15 years and in that time has worked with some of the biggest names in distance running. Given Brad's expertise, we dove into topics such as biomechanical impacts caused by carbon plated shoes, key areas of strength that are often overlooked and underappreciated by runners, and early signs and symptoms of common running-related injuries. If you enjoy this chat with Brad, we would love it if you left us a 5-star review to help us increase the reach of this podcast. Also, if you have anything specific that you'd love to ask Brad, we will be doing a follow-up Q and A with your questions. Please leave your questions in the comments section of any of our social media posts related to this podcast.
Joining us in this podcast is Brad Beer who is an APA Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist, Founder of POGO Physio, best-selling author of 'You CAN Run Pain-Free!', podcast host of The Physical Performance Show, and also an experienced runner and triathlete. 1:08 Working with Elite Athletes 2:28 Common Trend in Injuries Among Athletes 5:05 Avoiding Injuries When you are Coming From Off-Season 7:57 Strength Versus Mobility 10:49 The Importance Of Fueling 16:37 Swimming Background 20:45 Why Does Under Fueling Leads To Bone-Stress Injuries 24:50 Swimmers With Shoulder Injuries 30:06 Injury Rehabilitation And Recovery 32:48 Capacity Testing
Welcome to another show packed with really good advice on property buying and selling. If we said to you that you can get access to a report that identifies the top property investment locations for this year – you would have to be excited – right? Well, Bushy has that for you today. He will also be joined by Brad Beer with some tips on improving your tax return and Mike Day returns with Bushy for the second part of his 2 part update on urbanizing the burbs. And as if that is not enough, Bushy has the last word on getting crisscrossed by the Banks. First up here is Bushy with why the next 1 to 5 years will matter most to property investors. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia's most popular online property show. Founded by Kevin Turner and hosted by property expert Bushy Martin, RealtyTalk brings you exclusive interviews with Australia's property industry leaders who deliver the latest, red hot property investing news and insights. Subscribe now to get the latest episodes delivered to your inbox three times a week. RealtyTalk is brought to you by Realty, Australia's leading search and social property distribution platform that helps investors like you beat the crowd, giving you the earliest access to property opportunities, listings, and insights. Check out Realty. RealtyTalk is hosted by top property investment expert, author, and founder of KnowHow Property, Bushy Martin. Find out how Bushy's KnowHow team helps investors unlock freedom with finance and property here, and check out Bushy's podcast Get Invested. RealtyTalk is supported by BMT helping property investors save thousands of dollars each year by maximizing tax deductions from investment properties. Find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you decide to move into an investment property and it becomes your primary place of residence, you'll need to declare this for tax purposes. There are certain scenarios where an investor can end up living in an investment property, but it is important to be wary of the rules and regulations before doing so. That is what Bushy discusses with Brad Beer from BMT. The Australian housing market is booming with predictions that prices will rise by as much as 20% in total across this year and next. but one of Australia's leading economists Dr. Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist AMP Capital believes the bull market may be getting close to the end, and when someone like Shane says that we listen. Bushy talks to him about that. According to the most recent Australian Taxation Office statistics, just 8.8% of Australians have an investment property. That is just over 2 million investors ….. impressive. But dig deeper and we discover that the number of people who have scaled their portfolio is a small minority within a small minority. The numbers Bushy discusses with Arjun Paliwal are very revealing. And we round the show out with a piece of wisdom from Bushy that deals with allowable claims. What costs can you recover from the taxman. RealtyTalk is your trusted voice in property investment and Australia's most popular online property show. Founded by Kevin Turner and hosted by property expert Bushy Martin, RealtyTalk brings you exclusive interviews with Australia's property industry leaders who deliver the latest, red hot property investing news and insights. Subscribe now to get the latest episodes delivered to your inbox three times a week. RealtyTalk is brought to you by Realty, Australia's leading search and social property distribution platform that helps investors like you beat the crowd, giving you the earliest access to property opportunities, listings, and insights. Check out Realty. RealtyTalk is hosted by top property investment expert, author and founder of KnowHow Property, Bushy Martin. Find out how Bushy's KnowHow team helps investors unlock freedom with finance and property here, and check out Bushy's podcast Get Invested. RealtyTalk is supported by BMT helping property investors save thousands of dollars each year by maximizing tax deductions from investment properties. Find out more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tina Muir is a former pro runner and the host of the Running Realized Podcast and Running for Real Podcast. She’s an 11-time All-American athlete and elite athlete for Great Britain who has run in two British Olympic Trials. In this episode we talk about: Recognizing pain versus injury Importance of your body's physiology to help with injury prevention Can you be a bodybuilder and distance runner at the same time? How to manage pain Top factors in injury prevention (this one may surprise you!) How training journals can help Links & Resources from the Show: Connect with Tina on her website Follow her on Instagram Check out the Running Realized Podcast Learn more about human physiology from Brad Beer on Instagram or Twitter Other episodes with Tina: Tina Muir Takes Your Strength Training Questions Tina Muir Cohosts The Podcast To Answer Your Running Questions What If You Stop Loving Running? An Honest Conversation With Tina Muir Learn more about injury prevention Invest in Injury Prevention for Runners Thank you Precision Hydration! Thank you to our newest sponsor, Precision Hydration. If you've ever struggled with hydration or electrolyte issues, check them out. They offer tablets, packets, and other essentials to help you train in any environments. Precision Hydration knows that there isn't a one-size-fits all approach to hydration, which is why I love that they help athletes refine their hydration strategy for whatever event they're training for. If you can’t get a custom sweat test done, they have a free online test that will give you your own personalized hydration strategy. It’s heating up where I am and I’m ending my runs a lot sweatier than I was just a month ago. I know I’ll be paying a lot more attention to my hydration and electrolyte needs, especially with longer runs in the mountains here at altitude. You can learn much more about hydration in my conversation with the founder of Precision Hydration, Andy Blow. Check out Precision Hydration and get 15% off your first order of electrolytes that match how you sweat by using the code "STRENGTH15".
In episode 265 of The Physical Performance Show Brad Beer joins in on a Q&A session with Physiotherapist Hamish Vickerman sharing around running related injuries on this expert edition. I sat behind the microphone for a Q&A and generally look at all things running related injuries, prevention, treatment and myths. I was joined by my good friend and physiotherapy colleague from university days, Hamish Vickerman, founder of the Fasciitis Fighter, award winning device formulated for the overcoming of plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy and Hamish asked me a series of questions around running related injuries. You'll hear about the benefits of running, the most common running injuries that runners and triathletes incur, the scientific known causes of running related injuries, the role of strength and conditioning for runners and key tips on overcoming the top three problems that runners incur, which are bone tendon and joint related injuries. If you are a runner, then at some stage you are going to need to work through a running related injury. So here are some hints, tips, mythbusters and information on this expert edition. Show Sponsor: Patreon Membership Join the The Physical Performance Show LEARNINGS membership through weekly podcasts | Patreon If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram & Twitter The Physical Performance Show: Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter (@tppshow1) Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.
In this episode of Property Investing Matters, Margaret is joined by Brad Beer from BMT Tax Depreciation in a live cross from Sydney to discuss the property market from the perspective of a Quantity surveyor - what are they seeing happening, what's going on in the world of depreciation and are they seeing any changes to buyer behaviour.
Today's guest is Brad Beer, who is a physiotherapist, author and the Founder of a company called POGO Physio. Brad specialises in helping active people perform at their physical best, by keeping them pain and injury free. I work best with highly committed people who place a high value on their physical health & performance. Website: https://www.pogophysio.com.au/ Podcast: http://thephysicalperformanceshow.libsyn.com/ Brads clients include: Mat Rogers (dual rugby international) Mat Belcher 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist Emma Moffatt (dual world triathlon champion, and Beijing 2008 Olympic Bronze Medallist) Jade Nielsen (London 2012 Silver medallist 4x200m freestyle relay) Jordan Harrison (2013 Australian 1500m freestyle swimming champion, and sub 15min swimmer) Bill Chaffey (4x World Para-triathlon Champion) Robbie McEwen (2x Tour de France green jersey winner) Shannon Eckstein (8x Australian Ironman Champion, 9 x Kellogs Nutrigrain series champion, 6x World Ironman Champion Alastair Day (2015 Kellogs Nutrigrain Ironman Series Champion, 4 x Coolangatta Gold Champion) Caine Eckstein (2013/14 Kellogs Nutrigrain Ironman Series Champion, 4 x Coolangatta Gold Champion, World 24hr Pull Up Record Holder) Geoff Wilson (3 x World Adventure Record Holder) Brad Beven (AUS Triathlon Hall of Fame Athlete) Jordan Mercer (2015/16 Nutri-grain Ironwoman Series Champion) Max Beattie (4x New Zealand Ironman Champion) Tim Slade (V8 Supercar Driver) Matt Poole (2016/17) Kellogs Nutri Grain Ironman Champion. Roger Waters (Pink Floyd) on the 2014 Brick in the Wall Australian Tour. Hello and welcome to The FatForWeightLoss Show. My name is Aaron, and I'm your host for todays episode. If this is your first time listening to this podcast, let me introduce myself. Firstly, I'm from Australia (If you hadn't already guessed from my accent). I run a ketogenic food blog called Fatforweightloss, found at FatForWeightLoss.com.au, and the aim of this podcast is to dig into the world of nutrition, fitness and everything in between. I'm a Nutritional Therapist, and an Advanced Sports Exercise Nutritional Adviser. However, I'm not a doctor, so I cannot give you any medical advice. This also applies to any guest involved in this show. Please make sure you consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet or medication. You can find me on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram @ FatForWeightLoss for delicious keto recipes, meal plan videos, and drool worthy food photography. Thank you so much for listening. If you loved this podcast, make sure you hit subscribe to be notified next week when the podcast arrives. If you could do one small act of kindness for today, I would greatly appreciate a review from you. It's really easy, and it allows me to keep making podcasts every week just for you. Head on over to fatforweightloss.com.au/podcasts for the latest updates and all the show notes. Until next week!
On this episode of my running podcast, I want to talk about shin splints! Such a painful and frustrating running injury. This is an audio version of a guest post on the Kinetic Revolution blog from running physio Brad Beer: https://www.kinetic-revolution.com/running-shin-splints/ Here's the episode I mention which talks about return to running plans: https://anchor.fm/thejamesdunneshow/episodes/Ep18-Structuring-a-Return-to-Running-Programme-e1ca3g This is the FREE return to running programme I usually give runners: http://www.kinetic-revolution.com/running-technique-transition-program/ I hope you find this helpful!
Brad Beer is a a physiotherapist, AMAZON Best Selling author, host of The Physical Performance Show podcast and the Founder of a company called POGO Physio. Brad specialises in helping active people perform at their physical best, by keeping them pain and injury free. In this episode, we chat about: Pursuing personal bests Overcoming hardships How to genuinely disrupt a crowded market The value of staying in business for the long run Why you need to uncover the deeper reason patients are coming in for treatment And more Find out more about Brad Beer Brad's website: http://www.bradbeer.com.au Pogo Physio website: https://www.pogophysio.com.au/
In episode 151 of the 40+ Fitness Podcast, we meet Brad Beer and discuss his book You Can Run Pain Free. The full show notes can be found at 40plusfitnesspodcast.com/151.
My guest in this week's episode of The Dent Podcast is Brad Beer – a real trailblazer in the physiotherapy industry. Throughout his career Brad has delivered more than 25,000 … Read More The post Ep 19. Clarity in Communication and Business Philosophy with Brad Beer appeared first on Key Person of Influence.
My guest in this week's episode of The Dent Podcast is Brad Beer – a real trailblazer in the physiotherapy industry. Throughout his career Brad has delivered more than 25,000 … Read More The post Ep 19. Clarity in Communication and Business Philosophy with Brad Beer appeared first on Key Person of Influence.
Hey Conscious Runners! Welcome to another amazing episode of The Conscious Runner Podcast. I have runner and physical therapist Brad Beer on the line with me. Brad didn't set out to be a runner, in fact, he had his heart set on becoming a professional triathlete.