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Achilles tendon ruptures have historically been an injury of 40-50 year olds. The recent uptick in Achilles ruptures in younger athletes has been a point of concern in the Sports Medicine community, particularly when some of the NBA's brightest stars have sustained this devastating injury in their 20-30s. Dr. Nirav Pandya, MD, Pediatric Sports Medicine Specialist from UCSF joins us to discuss his group's findings as well as the viral response to his study.

In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the outpouring concern from 49ers fans about the various injuries that have occurred during training camp, including the latest update on DT Nick Bosa's surgically-repaired knee. They also react to the news that Los Angeles Rams' Puka Nacua could be out Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. In Hour 2, Willard creates a trivia game for Dibs to guess the best quarterbacks at avoiding sacks. They're also joined by KPIX 5 sports reporter Matt Lively to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, and the reported fights that broke out during the practice. They also react to the NBA schedule's release and how to spend the holidays while watching the games on the slate. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss Nick Bosa's knee soreness and how another ACL injury could create entirely seperate issues for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive tackle. Pandya also expresses excitement for how TE George Kittle has been moving around during training camp. Later, they discuss Mike Dunleavy's recent comments to the media about pursuing LeBron James and the decision to stand pat as an organization. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss Brock Purdy's value as a quarterback. Later, Willard shares his ongoing frustration about San Francisco 49ers fans making a big deal about the number of injuries at training camp.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss Nick Bosa's knee soreness and how another ACL injury could create entirely seperate issues for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive tackle. Pandya also expresses excitement for how TE George Kittle has been moving around during training camp. Later, they discuss Mike Dunleavy's recent comments to the media about pursuing LeBron James and the decision to stand pat as an organization.

In Hour 1 of Willard & Dibs, Mark Willard and Dan Dibley discuss the outpouring concern from 49ers fans about the various injuries that have occurred during training camp, including the latest update on DT Nick Bosa's surgically-repaired knee. They also react to the news that Los Angeles Rams' Puka Nacua could be out Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers in Australia. In Hour 2, Willard creates a trivia game for Dibs to guess the best quarterbacks at avoiding sacks. They're also joined by KPIX 5 sports reporter Matt Lively to discuss the San Francisco 49ers' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans, and the reported fights that broke out during the practice. They also react to the NBA schedule's release and how to spend the holidays while watching the games on the slate. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss Nick Bosa's knee soreness and how another ACL injury could create entirely seperate issues for the San Francisco 49ers' defensive tackle. Pandya also expresses excitement for how TE George Kittle has been moving around during training camp. Later, they discuss Mike Dunleavy's recent comments to the media about pursuing LeBron James and the decision to stand pat as an organization. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss Brock Purdy's value as a quarterback. Later, Willard shares his ongoing frustration about San Francisco 49ers fans making a big deal about the number of injuries at training camp.

Willard and Dibs are joined by Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss Nick Bosa's knee soreness in San Francisco 49ers' training camp, especially following another ACL surgery. He also highlights George Kittle as a Week 1 possibility.

Episode Summary Dr. Brian Feeley interviews Dr. Nirav Pandya about the recently published study he co-authored on short-term workload patterns preceding Achilles tendon ruptures in NBA players — how the paper came together, what it did (and didn't) find, and why it caught national media attention. The discussion also digs into the difference between correlation and causation, the study's limitations, and what the finding might mean for how teams monitor player workload going forward. Timestamps & Topics 0:00 – Introduction & study overview Dr. Feeley sets up the paper's title and premise — a descriptive study looking at NBA Achilles tendon ruptures over roughly a ten-year period, prompted by a recent cluster of high-profile tears. Dr. Pandya walks through what triggered the research question and the study's basic design (no control group; retrospective look at workload leading into injury). 2:00 – The pattern in the data Dr. Pandya lays out the central finding: an increase in minutes played in the 10–15 games immediately before an Achilles rupture, even when season-long workload looked unremarkable. Early caveat that this is an observed trend, not a proven cause. 4:00 – Correlation vs. causation, sanity-checking the finding Dr. Feeley raises a lighter aside about spurious correlations (jokingly noting you could "find" a correlation with almost anything), which Dr. Pandya uses to frame why the workload spike is a plausible signal but not confirmed as causal. Comparison of modern soft-tissue injury patterns to blunt-force injuries seen decades ago. 6:00 – How big is the difference, really? Dr. Feeley presses on the actual magnitude of the workload increase (on the order of ~1–2 additional minutes per game); Dr. Pandya explains why that's clinically meaningful at the NBA level, given how much cumulative high-intensity activity is packed into that time. 8:00 – What are players actually doing with that extra time? Dr. Pandya speculates on mechanism — intensity, deceleration/jumping load, and fatigue accumulation over a 10–15 game stretch rather than any single game. He notes that back-to-back games did not show a correlation with Achilles injury risk in the data, which Dr. Feeley flags as somewhat surprising given how much back-to-backs are discussed in load-management conversations. Consistency of minutes over time floated as possibly more relevant than any single spike. 10:00 – Original hypothesis vs. what was found Dr. Pandya discusses going in expecting more of a cumulative, season-long load story and being surprised the signal clustered in that shorter pre-injury window instead. Discussion of confounders — hamstring injuries and other soft-tissue injuries as comparison points, and acknowledgment that the cohort skews toward star/veteran players logging heavy minutes. 12:00 – Limitations, and the media's reaction Dr. Pandya directly acknowledges the study's limitations (small cohort, no control group, correlation not causation) and voices frustration that some media coverage ran with the headline finding without engaging the full paper. He calls for the NBA and other leagues to be more open to collaborating with outside researchers so questions like this can be studied with better data access. 14:00 – What would you change? / closing thoughts Dr. Feeley asks what Dr. Pandya would do differently if responsible for NBA player health and safety — Dr. Pandya answers with more consistent, science-based load monitoring (tracking, muscle/movement monitoring) rather than ad hoc minute restrictions, and better use of player-reported feel/symptoms alongside objective data. Episode closes with the standard subscribe/follow call-to-action (Spotify, Apple, YouTube). Key Takeaways The study found a workload spike in the 10–15 games before Achilles rupture — not a season-long overuse pattern. No correlation was found between back-to-back games and Achilles injury risk in this cohort. The paper is explicitly descriptive/observational — the hosts are careful to frame it as hypothesis-generating, not proof of cause and effect. Media coverage tended to oversimplify the finding; the hosts encourage listeners to read the full paper rather than headlines. Consistency of workload over time may matter more than any single game or back-to-back stretch. Please subscribe to our podcast at Apple PodcastsCheck out our website on Simplecast

Dr. Tom "The Scientist" Haberstroh, Pulitzer Prize Winner Amin Elhassan... and producer Anthony Mayes wonder if the latest development in the Terry Rozier investigation should end the case. We unpack KD's superteam comments comparing LeBron's new 76ers with his death lineup Warriors, and reveal our picks for First Team All Wedding. Truth Teller Dr. Nirav Pandya from UCSF unpacks the findings from his study on short-term workload patterns before Achilles tendon ruptures in the NBA, a response to the rebuttal statement from the NBA and what more information he wishes he had to understand the injury better. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya breakdown the decision making that goes into treating ACL tear, meniscus injuries, and rotator cuff pathology in our latest podcast.

In Hour 1 of the Morning Roast, Joe Shasky and Joe Spadoni discuss the huge weekend in Bay Area sports -- Steph Curry's injury, Porzingis' diagnosis, Kuminga's continued success in Atlanta. They're also joined by UCSF's Dr. Nirav Pandya to discuss the nature of these various injuries haunting the Warriors.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wrap up their conversation with Nick Friedell about Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga, debate if it's "over" for this version of the Warriors, check in with Dr. Nirav Pandya about Butler's injury, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, January 20th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs recap what has been a very rough 10 days for Bay Area sports fans, wonder what the Warriors do now after Jimmy Butler's torn ACL has ended his season, debate if a Jonathan Kuminga trade is less likely now, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs wonder if Jimmy Butler has played his last game in a Warriors jersey, discuss why the Warriors would play Jonathan Kuminga now given everything that's happened, begin a conversation with Nick Friedell about Butler, Kuminga, and more.   In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs wrap up their conversation with Nick Friedell about Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga, debate if it's "over" for this version of the Warriors, check in with Dr. Nirav Pandya about Butler's injury, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs discuss if Jonathan Kuminga should be willing to play tonight, listen in to Steve Kerr's pregame press conference ahead of Warriors vs. Raptors, take calls from Warriors fans, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs to share details about Jimmy Butler's potential rehab process from the season-ending ACL tear he suffered last night.

Should kids stick to one sport year-round, or does early specialization put them at risk? Dr. Wendy investigates the truth behind youth sports specialization—exploring injury risks, burnout, long-term performance, and equity. With insights from Nirav Pandya, MD learn why variety and play may be the healthiest path for kids.    Send your questions to hello@pediatriciannextdoorpodcast.com or message me online here.  Find products from the show on the shop page.   *As an Amazon Associate, I earn commission from qualifying purchases.    More from The Pediatrician Next Door:    Website: Pediatrician Next Door Podcast  Instagram: @the_pediatrician_next_door  Facebook: facebook.com/wendy.l.hunter.75  TikTok: @drwendyhunter  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drwendyhunter    This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast  IG: @reddrockmusic  www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Medical, and our 95.7 The Game Injury Insider, joins The Roast to break down what we need to know about Nick Bosa's ACL tear.

Shasky and Spadoni discuss the devastating news of Nick Bosa's injury and how the 49ers will navigate the season without him. Dr. Nirav Pandya joins the show to give insight on the injury. Brian Baldinger joins to give his perspective on how the 49ers deal with this obstacle and Bonta is in for the last two hours to give his thoughts.

Are you an experienced runner or simply starting out as a beginner? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down all aspects of running including injuries, arthritis risk, shoe wear, and the benefits of cross training.

What makes a good surgeon? Listen to Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya as they take a deep dive into the complexities of what allows surgeons to excel in the operating room.

Listen to our latest "emergency" podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya break down hamstring injuries and recovery with the news of Stephen Curry's hamstring strain.

Our UCSF Medical Insider and Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Pandya joins The Roast to break down how long Stephen Curry could be out with a hamstring strain and how long it could linger with him during the playoffs.

Dr. Nirav Pandya joins Mark Willard and Marc Grandi to discuss Steph Curry's injury diagnosis and timeline of return

Listen to Dr. Nirav Pandya's talk at UCSF Grand Rounds as he comprehensively discusses the current state of youth sports from injury risk to the impact on professional athlete performance.

On this episode of Six to Eight Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine, Dr. Drew Lansdown sits down with Dr. Nirav Pandya and Dr. Brian Feeley to discuss their recent research published in the Orthopedic Journal of Sports Medicine. Their study touches on two of the biggest topics in modern sports: early sports specialization and load management in the NBA.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Dre Greenlaw, Brandon Aiyuk, Brock Purdy, and Steph Curry.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Dre Greenlaw's knee soreness after his return from Achilles surgery, Moses Moody's extended absence, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Isaac Guerendo's foot injury, Nick Bosa and Trent Williams' continued absences, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Christian McCaffrey's injured PCL, Fred Warner's fractured ankle, Brock Purdy's shoulder, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya joins Willard and Dibs to discuss Brock Purdy's shoulder injury and whether the 49ers quarterback might be better left shutdown by the team following his absence against the Green bay Packers on Sunday.

Marc Grandi, Lorenzo Neal and Jake Hutchinson are filling in for Willard and Dibs as they continue to react to the 49ers' rough loss against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday. They dig deep into the 49ers' lack of attention to detail, Brandon Allen's performance, the organization's current standing in the NFC West, Kyle Shanahan and Co's coaching, Brock Purdy's injury, Deebo Samuel's rapid decline, missed tackles and more! Dr. Nirav Pandya also stops by the show to discuss Purdy's health among other 49ers injury situations

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Christian McCaffrey's first two games back, Nick Bosa's oblique, George Kittle's hamstring, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including the journey of Klay Thompson's career, Christian McCaffrey's return to the gridiron, an update on Dre Greenlaw, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Christian McCaffrey's return to the practice field and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Deebo Samuel's illness and Brandon Aiyuk's season-ending leg injury

When do you need to worry about your limb alignment? Can surgeons shorten or lengthen limbs? What exactly is an osteotomy? Listen to our latest podcast with UCSF orthopedic surgeon and limb differences expert, Dr. Jaclyn Hill.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, October 8th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to Robert Saleh's firing, explain how the 49ers are missing everything that Saleh represents, listen to Brian Baldinger explain that the 49ers are simply a slow football team, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers are too overconfident in their abilities at the moment, listen to Kyle Shanahan evaluate the job his new defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen has done through five weeks, spend a few moments on the MLB postseason, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get updated on 49ers injuries from Dr. Nirav Pandya, chat with Lo Neal -- one of the greatest fullbacks in NFL history -- about the 49ers' 2-3 start to the season, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs listen to Brock Purdy address the media ahead of Thursday Night Football vs. the Seahawks, listen to defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen discuss the 49ers' missed tackles, run through Grandi's Grades after a rough Week 5 loss, and more.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get updated on 49ers injuries from Dr. Nirav Pandya, chat with Lo Neal -- one of the greatest fullbacks in NFL history -- about the 49ers' 2-3 start to the season, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Talanoa Hufanga's latest injury, Jake Moody's high ankle sprain, and more. Plus, an update on Christian McCaffrey.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Christian McCaffrey's trip to Germany to see a specialist about his Achilles.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get up to date on Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey's injuries with Dr. Nirav Pandya on Cleared to Play, chat with NFL broadcaster Kevin Harlan, who called each of the 49ers first two games this season, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, September 17th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the Eagles blowing their Monday Night Football game vs. the Falcons, discuss how Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan differ, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs chat with Audacy NFL insider Mark Schlereth, debate if Brock Purdy's ultra-aggressiveness is a good or bad thing, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get up to date on Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey's injuries with Dr. Nirav Pandya on Cleared to Play, chat with NFL broadcaster Kevin Harlan, who called each of the 49ers first two games this season, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs run through Grandi's Grades from the 49ers' Week 2 loss to the Vikings, debate if the 49ers need to go out and sign another running back, compare and contrast Kyle Shanahan and Nick Sirianni, and more.

In this episode of UCSF's sports medicine podcast Six to Eight Weeks, Dr. Nirav Pandya, Dr. Brian Feeley, and Dr. Drew Lansdown sit down with Dr. Dan Thuillier, the chief of foot and ankle surgery at UCSF and team physician for the Oakland Roots, to dive into Achilles injuries. With the recent injury to Christian McCaffrey and the unforgettable Achilles rupture of Kevin Durant, this discussion covers a timely topic that affects elite athletes and weekend warriors alike.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play, to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Deebo Samuel's new cald injury, Christian McCaffrey's Achilles, and more.

In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs get the latest on Christian McCaffrey's injured Achilles with Dr. Nirav Pandya, wonder when McCaffrey might return to the field, make sure 49ers fans don't forget how important McCaffrey is, and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Friday, September 13th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs react to the breaking news that the 49ers have ruled Christian McCaffrey out for Week 2, are considering placing him on injured reserve, and wonder how this injury affects the team's goals for the season. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs get the latest on Christian McCaffrey's injured Achilles with Dr. Nirav Pandya, wonder when McCaffrey might return to the field, make sure 49ers fans don't forget how important McCaffrey is, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs continue to discuss Christian McCaffrey's value to the 49ers, chat with Matt Barrows for the latest on McCaffrey's Achilles, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs wonder what the 49ers record will be once Christian McCaffrey gets on the field in 2024, take calls from 49ers fans about if the team can survive in the short term without him, and more. Plus, Dibs offers his lock of the weekend -- you wanna fade him?

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs for an emergency injury update of Christian McCaffrey, who has been ruled out for the 49ers' Week 2 game vs. the Vikings and for whom a spot on IR is possible.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs to get us updated on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Ricky Pearsall's shoulder subluxation and more.

Willard and Dibs' full show from Tuesday, August 20th. In Hour 1, Willard and Dibs express their frustration with the lack of a resolution to the Brandon Aiyuk situation, wonder what the hold up is, debate what Brandon Aiyuk actually wants, and more. In Hour 2, Willard and Dibs debate if the 49ers can win at a high level without Brandon Aiyuk if it came to that, check in on how Steelers fans are feeling amid all this Aiyuk drama, and more. In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get updated on injuries from around the Bay with Dr. Nirav Pandya, figure out how much Brandon Aiyuk impacts the 49ers' Super Bowl chances, chat with last night's Giants winning pitcher Kyle Harrison, and more. In Hour 4, Willard and Dibs chat with 95.7 The Game 49ers insider Jake Hutchinson to get the latest from 49ers practice, share why there's no reason to be anything other than thrilled with the 49ers' 2024 draft class to this point, react to a Giants roster move, and more.

In Hour 3, Willard and Dibs get updated on injuries from around the Bay with Dr. Nirav Pandya, figure out how much Brandon Aiyuk impacts the 49ers' Super Bowl chances, chat with last night's Giants winning pitcher Kyle Harrison, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of UCSF Health joins Willard and Dibs to get us updated on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Ricky Pearsall's latest knock, Christian McCaffrey's calf, and more.

Dr. Nirav Pandya of ECSF Health joins Willard and Dibs on Cleared to Play, to get up up to date on injuries from around the Bay Area, including Christian McCaffrey's calf, Trent Williams holding out, and more.

Do you have questions about shoulder instability? What is a remplissage? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley and Dr. Nirav Pandya analyze the American Journal of Sports Medicine article, "Arthroscopic Bankart Repair With Remplissage in Anterior Shoulder Instability Results in Fewer Redislocations Than Bankart Repair Alone at Medium-term Follow-up of a Randomized Controlled Trial"