This paper is more than 30 years old but it is a beauty. Farley et al talk about human preferred hopping frequency and how it relates to metabolic cost and how fast muscles are contracting, and also how our instructions can influence how well people hop (and the mechanisms that drive this). Important to consider hopping instruction when assessing submaximal hopping in the clinic. Here's a link to the paper Farley, C.T., Blickhan, R., Saito, J. and Taylor, C.R., 1991. Hopping frequency in humans:...
Jul 16, 2022•9 min•Ep. 29
There is so much debate about the use of steroids for tendinopathy. Opinions vary between 'you should never use steroid as will lead to recurrence, worse pain or rupture' to 'it's fine, do as much steroid as you like'. Opinions dominate as we have limited data. Until now. This is the first trial looking at 2 year outcome for exercise +/- steroid for Achilles tendinopathy. Interesting findings! Here's the link to the study: Johannsen, F., Olesen, J.L., Øhlenschläger, T.F., Lundgaard-Nielsen, M., ...
Jul 15, 2022•11 min•Ep. 28
*This podcast was recorded prior to Ukraine vacating from Luhansk* John and David are joined once again by friend of the podcast Rhoderick Miller, who offers an update on the Russia/Ukraine war through the lens of his contrarian, hyper-realist perspective. They discuss why the Western European allies seem to have pulled back their supply of weapons to Ukraine, as well as how the military equipment supplied by the United States might match up against Russia’s on their home turf. Additionally, how...
Jul 06, 2022•57 min•Ep. 104
This is a new and lovely to read randomised trial comparing pain science education (including lots of good biopsychosocial info) versus placebo education for Achilles tendinopathy. Some interesting findings and potential avenues for further study. Definitely worth a listen and read. Here is a link to the actual paper: https://journals.lww.com/pain/Abstract/9900/The_effects_of_pain_science_education_plus.122.aspx See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 27
This is a new study from my PhD student, Igor Sancho. He looks at strength, psychological and other factors that may be different between health runners and runners with Achilles tendinopathy. Seated calf raise 6RM seems to be the strongest predictor of having Achilles tendinopathy. Some interesting other findings and clinical implications. Here is a link to this paper, and Igor's other PhD papers: Sancho, I., Morrissey, D., Willy, R.W., Tayfur, A., Lascurain-Aguirrebeña, I., Barton...
Jun 15, 2022•12 min•Ep. 26
In light of the recent meeting of 'The Quad' nations India, Japan, US and Australia, we are joined by Emeritus Professor Purnendra Jain, from the Department of Asian Studies at the University of Adelaide, who offers a timely analysis regarding India's delicate tightrope walk in keeping ongoing Russia and US relations from cancelling eachother out. Professor Jain delves into the nature of Indian foreign policy and their long standing relationship with Russia, as well as how the relationship adds ...
Jun 05, 2022•44 min•Ep. 103
On this episode I focus on a new study from my PhD student Eman Merza. It is a cross-over randomised trial testing the effect of high and low contraction time and high and low intensity isometric contractions on acute changes to tendon volume and stiffness. Some very interesting potential insights for tendon adaptation. Good work, Eman! Hope you enjoy. Peter Here is a link to the study (open access for a few weeks): https://journals.biologists.com/jeb/article/225/10/jeb243741/275395 ...
May 26, 2022•10 min•Ep. 25
Had a lovely chat with Shawn Hanlon who is a PhD candidate about his relatively new paper exploring patient features and clinical characteristics and how they may define certain subgroups of Achilles tendinopathy . Lots more to learn in this field and this is early work, but we discuss some of the juicy potential clinical implications. Hope you enjoy! And here is the link to the paper and also the 1/ Hanlon, S.L., Pohlig, R.T. and Silbernagel, K.G., 2021. Beyond the diagnosis: Using patien...
May 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 24
Arthur Saniotis and Maciej Henneberg are David's colleagues from his days at the University of Adelaide and are Biological Anthropologists who have published extremely interesting research on what they term "endomyccorhizae ligand interface", or ‘ELI’ for short. David and Tim got to replicate the kinds of interesting discussions David has had many times in their old office, and discovered the incredible power of this prospective technology. Articles mentioned in this podcast: Integra...
May 01, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 132
There is lots of debate about the pain mechanisms, particularly if there are central changes, in Achilles and other tendinopathies. Most studies in the literature use proxy measures of central sensitisation like pressure pain threshold away from the painful site, Other measures like conditioned pain modulation have been investigated less frequently. In this episode of talking tendons I discuss a huge new study investigating CPM in Achilles tendinopathy with some interesting findings and implicat...
Apr 23, 2022•11 min•Ep. 23
This is one of my favourite narrative expert reviews that discusses the benefits of human biologic springs like the Achilles tendon. These benefits can be summarised as follows: Metabolic energy conservation Amplification of muscle power output Attenuation of muscle power input Some really interesting mechanisms and insights for rehabilitation . I hope you enjoy! Here is the link to the study: Roberts, T.J. and Azizi, E., 2011. Flexible mechanisms: the diverse roles of biological springs i...
Apr 20, 2022•13 min•Ep. 22
I had a great time talking Gluteal tendinopathy with Chris Clifford. Chris is an experienced clinician from Glasgow who is in the throws of completing his PhD on this condition. We chatted about rehab, the use of isometrics, difficult patient groups and how to navigate them, and much more. I hope you enjoy! Here is 2 related publications from Chris' PhD: 1/ Clifford, C., Paul, L., Syme, G. and Millar, N.L., 2019. Isometric versus isotonic exercise for greater trochanteric pain syndro...
Apr 18, 2022•35 min•Ep. 21
Patients often ask about dietary supplements and if they may be helpful in recovering from a tendinopathy problem. There is a new systematic review out which has attempted to answer this question and it is the subject of this episode of talking tendons. I hope you enjoy. Here is the reference Qiu, F., Li, J. and Legerlotz, K., 2022. Does Additional Dietary Supplementation Improve Physiotherapeutic Treatment Outcome in Tendinopathy? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journa...
Apr 11, 2022•12 min
Will midportion Achilles pain improve if you wait and see? This is often a really important question to discuss with patients. Luckily we have some evidence to answer it which I explore in this short podcast (9 minutes). Hope you enjoy. Here are the related studies 1/ Horstmann, T., Jud, H.M., Fröhlich, V., Mündermann, A. and Grau, S., 2013. Whole-body vibration versus eccentric training or a wait-and-see approach for chronic Achilles tendinopathy: a randomized clinical trial.&nb...
Apr 09, 2022•9 min
Rhoderick Miller is back. This time, Rhoderick offers his Hyper-Realist perspective on how China has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and whether the conflict could inspire a People’s Liberation Army invasion of Taiwan. Is it the right time for China to realize their decades-long ambition of claiming Taiwan, or is China facing too much internal insecurity to concern itself with large-scale invasion? Furthermore, why has Australia’s response to the growing insecurity in th...
Mar 30, 2022•52 min•Ep. 102
Dan Tyre from HubSpot joins David and Tim to discuss effective communication and the rise of Inbound Marketing. Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions . If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 131
David reflects on what has been described as a landslide election in ousting the existing Liberal government led by Steven Marshall, in favour of a new Labor government led by Peter Malinauskas. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions ....
Mar 20, 2022•10 min
Rhoderick Miller, an old friend of John and David, joins the podcast to break down the escalating war in Ukraine. Rhoderick offers a unique and contrarian analysis of what exactly is happening on the ground and what outcomes we can expect in the coming weeks. Mainstream media narratives are depicting a surprisingly robust Ukrainian fighting force, making life unexpectedly difficult for the Russians. Additionally, the Western world have hit Russia with "crippling" sanctions and widespread corpora...
Mar 10, 2022•53 min•Ep. 101
What is happening to Ukraine, why is Russia exercising power through violence, and how can the world respond to maniacal bullies? As a follow-up to David Olney's Blog post on the 28th February 2022, Tim and David sat down to record some further reflections and commentary to gain help make sense of Russia's intentions in the future. You can read David's Glod here . David suggests some further reading with this video and this book . If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manif...
Mar 02, 2022•54 min
David and Tim are joined by Stormie Andrews to discuss how The World’s Best Buyer Persona System can be used to identify and connect with your audience. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website. Need help with your podcast project? Ask Tim of Whimsy Productions . See omnystudio.com/listener fo...
Mar 01, 2022•50 min•Ep. 130
After Tim's bucks show in 2021, David and Tim were interested in the dynamics of mostly female audiences for burlesque. Unsure of what to make of this, an expert was needed to dissect what burlesque means, how it differs from stripping, and where this seeming resurgence has come from. Tim and David are graced with the presence of miss Burlesque South Australia 2014, Miss Burlesque Australia Miss Pin Up 2014, and Miss Burlesque Adelaide 2013, Miss Nona Mona, to discuss these ideas and her career....
Feb 22, 2022•51 min•Ep. 129
Here is my recent chat with Dr Ruth Chimenti about Achilles tendinopathy We touched on some interesting topics, including Kinesiophobia and whether it changes with treatment Pain education for tendinopathy - what should it involve? does it work? Patient centred rehabilitation Here is a link to some brand new trial data from Ruth's lab - she tested efficacy of pain education which is novel for Achilles tendinopathy. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/study/NCT04059146 And here is a link to the p...
Feb 21, 2022•28 min•Ep. 17
With the resurgence of tabletop gaming, a phrase that may be unfamiliar, or even have unnerving connotations to some, what can we learn from this cultural practice? It turns out, as a microcosm for real growth, there's a lot to learn, and it truly is for everyone . David and Tim bring in special guests and DnD veterans Tom and Peter to discuss some of the intricacies and attractions to Dungeons and Dragons among other role-playing games. We also hear special cameos from Courtney Starling ,...
Jan 29, 2022•49 min•Ep. 128
Since the surprise Capture of Crimea from Ukraine in 2014 and Russia’s active support of pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine, Ukraine has gone from relative obscurity to front-page news. The simmering Russian backed war in Eastern Ukraine, which began in 2014, catapulted to international infamy when in July 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Eastern Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists operating a Russian-made book surface-to-air missile system, killing all 298 pa...
Jan 26, 2022•49 min•Ep. 100
Warning: Blind insights is not a medical health professional podcast. Luke sits down with Tim and David to discuss the lackluster coverage of Omicron and the availability of public health data and information. With the recommendations of our favourite medical health professionals, such as Dr. John Campbell , we distill some big takeaways for how Australia is facing up against COVID-19. Please seek your own medical advice from your doctor, we encourage you to ask about vitamin d supplementations....
Dec 22, 2021•30 min
David and Tim ask what Christmas means to them in 2021, and offer some lovely thoughts for the holiday season. From ours to yours, we wish you happy holidays and may the next year bring you the conditions for flourishing. Listen to our Christmas Special from 2019! If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on his website...
Dec 16, 2021•27 min•Ep. 127
Tim was recently Married in 2021, to his beautiful Partner Jade. David, one of Tim's groomsmen, sat down with Tim to discuss how the day went, his own marriage to Karen, and why weddings are so impactful for not just the bride and groom, but their connected circle to witness. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want to work with David? Get in contact on...
Nov 12, 2021•23 min•Ep. 126
In a return to formula, Tim and David sit down to discuss the mental health ramifications of COVID-19 and the increasing atomisation of society. To prevent disconnection from others we need to be proactive in checking in on each other. We want to know if you're okay because it matters to us that our community is doing well, and it should matter to you to ask that of your peers, this episode explains why. A note around Blind Insights: We are not mental health professionals, though we'd like to ta...
Nov 06, 2021•41 min•Ep. 125
We want to talk to you in real-time, so we are going to have our first Blind Insights Live! You (our audience) have excellent ideas and questions, and we like trying to provide answers. Please start thinking about what you would like to ask us at 19:00 (ACDT) Adelaide time on 1 December. Technical details will be made available soon. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at timwhiffen@au...
Oct 28, 2021•3 min
David relies on accessibility software to get lots of things done, and today we are joined by Nathan Smith who created one of the software applications that increases David’s ability. Nathan is committed to coding to enable people to manifest their capabilities. You can find Nathan's work at Nathantech.net. If you have any thoughts, questions, or want to how to best manifest destiny and contribute to your community, contact us and send us an audio clip at [email protected] Want...
Oct 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 124
