In this episode of the Lateral Think Podcast, Nick Winkelman, head of athletic performance and science for the Irish Rugby Football Union, discusses his journey in coaching, the significance of cueing in athletic performance, and the impact of internal versus external cues on movement. He emphasizes the importance of the moment before movement, the challenges in quantifying coaching effectiveness, and the current literature on cueing strategies. The conversation delves into the neurophysiologica...
Dec 15, 2024•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Lateral Think Podcast, Susan Lowell De Solórzano discusses her journey into the world of biotensegrity and Tai Chi. She shares her diverse background and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of human movement. The conversation delves into the principles of biotensegrity, contrasting it with traditional biomechanics, and emphasizes the interconnectedness of body systems. Susan highlights the importance of viewing the body as a whole rather than in isolated part...
Dec 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this conversation, Shawn Myszka discusses his journey from traditional strength and conditioning coaching to becoming a skill acquisition specialist. He emphasizes the importance of ecological dynamics in understanding movement behavior as a problem-solving activity. The discussion covers the interconnectedness of perception, cognition, and action, and how these elements influence performance in dynamic sports environments. Shawn advocates for embracing complexity and variability in training ...
Dec 01, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of the Lateral Think podcast, Graham Scarr shares his journey from a naturalist to a retired osteopath and biologist. He discusses the evolution of his understanding of biomechanics, the limitations of traditional models, and the critical role of fascia in human anatomy and movement. Scarr emphasizes the need to rethink the musculoskeletal system and highlights the concept of biotensegrity as a more accurate representation of how the body functions. This conversation delves into ...
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Dr. David Klyne, a pain scientist, discusses his journey through human movement sciences and physiotherapy, leading to his research on the biology of pain. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the interplay between sleep, movement, and nutrition in influencing pain outcomes. Dr. Klein shares insights from his research on how sleep quality impacts pain and inflammation, and the role of exercise in mitigating these effects. He...
Nov 11, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Summary In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Dr. Felix Leung discusses his extensive research on sports-related concussions, focusing on the physiological impacts, assessment methods, and the role of physiotherapy in recovery and prevention. He elaborates on the importance of neck strength, lumbar spine characteristics, and vestibular function in relation to concussion risk, while also addressing the complexities of concussion symptoms and recovery protocols. This conve...
Nov 03, 2024•51 min
Summary In this episode of the Melbourne Athlete Development Podcast, host Jack interviews Natalie Brettler, a physical therapist and fascia manipulation teacher. Natalie shares her journey from being a gymnast to becoming a physical therapist, emphasizing the importance of understanding fascia in rehabilitation and injury prevention. She discusses her experiences with elite athletes, the role of ultrasound in therapy, and the connections between different body parts. The conversation highlights...
Oct 27, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Summary In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Associate Professor Brent Edwards discusses his extensive research on bone health, particularly focusing on stress fractures and the underlying mechanisms that contribute to these injuries. He emphasizes the importance of integrating both applied and basic research to fill gaps in understanding human biomechanics and injury prevention. The conversation explores individual variations in biomechanics, the complexity of loading ...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Lydia McCloskey, a national-level weightlifter and MAD physiotherapist, shares her unique journey from distance sports to weightlifting and how her background influences her approach to physiotherapy. The conversation delves into the importance of biomechanics in movement assessment, the impact of coaching on injury rehabilitation, and the challenges of over-cueing in coaching. Lydia emphasizes the need for self-awareness and feedbac...
Oct 13, 2024•44 min
In this episode the MAD team are joined by Adrian Mott. Adrian recently finished his role with Cricket Victoria after 12 years as a High Performance Coach in roles ranging from Speed Coach, Strength and Conditioning Lead and High Performance Manager. Adrian outlines the key factors related to the physical preparation of cricket, the use of technology and the vast changes in injury monitoring and management across his time in Cricket. Chapters 00:00 Adrian Mott's Journey in High Performance Coach...
Oct 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Summary In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Sam Toll shares his experiences preparing for and running his first marathon at the Gold Coast Marathon. He discusses the challenges faced during training, including illness and travel fatigue, and the importance of altitude training. Sam emphasizes the significance of mental preparation, nutrition, hydration, and pacing strategies on race day. He reflects on the lessons learned from his marathon experience and expresses his ...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Avish Sharma discusses his journey as a physiologist in athletics, sharing insights from his experiences at the Olympic Games and World Championships. He delves into the complexities of heat management strategies for athletes, the importance of psychological factors in performance, and the dynamics of team support. Avish emphasizes the significance of training tolerance and how top athletes excel due to their ability to handle higher...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 42 min
Jack and John discuss a recent paper on hamstring injury rates in professional European football over the past 20 seasons. They explore the factors contributing to the increasing injury rates and question the effectiveness of current injury prevention strategies. They highlight the multifactorial nature of hamstring injuries, including strength, flexibility, running biomechanics, and fatigue. The hosts also discuss the limitations of focusing solely on strength training, such as the Nordic hamst...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Dale Stevenson, former athlete and current Olympic Throws coach, discusses his transition from Olympic Shot Putter to rugby union and then to elite coaching. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the capacity and efficiency problems in sports, particularly in throws events. Dale also shares his perspective on success in coaching and the need for honesty, self-awareness, and a focus on the individual athlete. He discusses the balance between belief structures and the importance of protect...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 34 min
Dr. Melinda Smith, a physiotherapist and lecturer at the University of Queensland, discusses her research on lower limb musculoskeletal function and health, with a particular focus on the foot and ankle. She explains that her interest in the foot and ankle developed during her honours degree and has continued since then. Dr. Smith highlights the importance of the intrinsic foot muscles and their relationship with the plantar fascia in foot function. She discusses the challenges of studying these...
Sep 01, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Associate Professor Michelle Smith discusses her background and journey from Canada to Australia. She specializes in sports physiotherapy and focuses on lower limb musculoskeletal injuries. The conversation explores the differences between physiotherapy practices in Canada and Australia, as well as the biases and limitations in each country. The main focus of Michelle's research is chronic ankle instability and its continuum, including acute ankle injuries and ankle osteoarthritis. The discussio...
Aug 25, 2024•59 min
Dr. Kathryn Mills, a physiotherapist and senior lecturer, discusses her research on joint pain and osteoarthritis. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the heterogeneity of these conditions and the need for individualized treatment approaches. Dr. Mills explores the role of gait deviations and neuromuscular patterns in osteoarthritis, highlighting the influence of pain on movement patterns. She also discusses the challenges of managing pain in osteoarthritis and the potential benefits ...
Aug 18, 2024•54 min
Dr. Caterina Fede discusses the importance of fascia and its increasing recognition in the field of research. Fascia, once considered a white envelope for muscles, is now being studied for its microscopic aspects and its role in physiological and pathological situations. The number of publications on fascia has significantly increased in the last decade, indicating a growing interest in the topic. Aging has been found to affect the fascial tissue, leading to changes in collagen fibers, elastic f...
Aug 11, 2024•1 hr 6 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast John is joined by Brett Robinson, the director of Viking Athletics. They discuss athletic development, long-term planning, and the challenges of working with team sport athletes. Brett shares his approach to assessing and improving acceleration in field sport athletes, including the use of sleds and wickets. He also discusses the importance of microdosing training and the conservative approach taken by team sport performance staff. Th...
Aug 04, 2024•59 min
Dr. Judd Kalkhoven discusses his research on understanding soft tissue injuries and developing a conceptual model for injury prevention. He emphasizes the importance of starting with a comprehensive theoretical framework to explain the phenomenon of injury and then testing the assumptions within that framework. He also highlights the limitations of using proxies, such as GPS data, to predict injuries and the need for more accurate measures of mechanical load and tissue strength. Dr. Kalkhoven ex...
Jul 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Associate Professor Natalie Collins discusses her research on preventing and managing knee pain, specifically patellofemoral pain. She explores the persistence and progression of knee pain across the lifespan and the potential link between patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. She also discusses the challenges of subgrouping patellofemoral pain and the importance of considering the physical, psychological, and social factors that contribute to the condition. Additionally, she sh...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 5 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Professor Bill Vicenzino discusses the changes in physiotherapy and the emphasis on manual therapy. He also explores the concept of evidence-based practice and the challenges of applying research to clinical practice. The conversation then shifts to the topic of lateral elbow pain, its sub-classifications, and the variation in prognosis. The discussion touches on the importance of maintaining mechanical load, the role of central sens...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Associate Professor Matt Bourne discusses his background in sport and exercise science and his research on hamstring strain injuries. He explains that while there has been an increase in the demands of running-based sports, injury rates have not necessarily decreased. One possible reason for this is the poor uptake and compliance with evidence-based injury prevention programs, such as eccentric conditioning. The conversation also exp...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The conversation revolves around the topic of peaking in sports performance. The hosts discuss their experiences with athletes and competitions, emphasizing the role of external environmental factors in achieving peak performance. They question the traditional models of periodization and explore the concept of complex training systems. They highlight the importance of optimizing key performance indicators and adapting training based on individual needs. The conversation also touches on the psych...
Jun 30, 2024•58 min
n this episode Jack and Jack discusses the latest coursework Jack is undertaking at the Fascial Manipulation Institute in Italy. The latest area of study focuses on the integration of visceral fascia and the relationship between internal fascia, musculoskeletal system, and myofascial referral pain, highlighting the importance of understanding non-specific presentations of pain. The conversation delves into the anatomical and physiological connections between visceral and musculoskeletal systems,...
Jun 16, 2024•50 min
In this episode, Jack and John reflect on their podcast journey and discuss the key elements that make a conversation valuable. They emphasize the importance of curiosity, collaboration, and a willingness to be wrong. They also highlight the need for a generalist approach and the exploration of different perspectives. The hosts discuss the value of understanding the underlying mechanisms and the role of stress in adaptation. They also touch on the importance of focusing on outcomes rather than b...
Jun 09, 2024•55 min
Dr. John Srbely discusses myofascial pain and its relationship to nonspecific pain presentations. He explains that myofascial pain involves discomfort in the myofascial tissues and distinguishes it from musculoskeletal pain, which is more acute and involves a breach to the myotendinous unit. Dr. Srbely introduces the concept of neurogenic inflammation and the neurogenic hypothesis of myofascial pain, which suggests that persistent nociceptive bombardment of the dorsal horn leads to sensitization...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of the Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast, Tom Templeton discusses the changing landscape of strength and conditioning in sports. He emphasizes the importance of sticking to basic principles and not getting caught up in the hype of new trends. The conversation explores the integration of transfer exercises, the relationship between mechanics and tissue capacity, and the balance between developing physical capabilities and sport-specific skills. The guests also discuss the rol...
May 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, the hosts continue their discussion on creativity and artistic pursuit in relation to athletic development and rehabilitation. They explore the importance of psychology in performance and the role of clinicians in problem-solving. They also discuss the need for clear communication and managing expectations with patients. The hosts highlight the complexity of individuals and the importance of empathy and understanding in working with them. They touch on the challenges of uncertai...
May 19, 2024•50 min
Dr. David Woods is an actor, director and producer, but also a track coach and soon to be psychologist. In this episode he discusses the intersection of art, creativity, and psychology in this conversation. He shares his research on humor theory and the different aspects of comedy. The discussion also touches on the value of art in enhancing human experience, the challenges of coaching and pushing athletes psychologically, and the importance of long-term development. The conversation explores th...
May 12, 2024•1 hr 22 min
