Episode 117: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Keir Wenham-Flatt. Keir is a highly experienced Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach based in the USA, but has worked in 5 different countries at the highest level of rugby union and rugby league, including 4th place finish at 2015 Rugby World Cup. During his coaching career Keir has worked with 50+ international level athletes including world cup winners and also been an NCAA Div 1 Coordinator of Football Performance. Keir outside of coaching is the Founder of Strength Coach Network and more recently has turned his attention to supporting and educating coaches to protect their income via business development.    Topics Discussed   Differences in performance internationally The fragility of working in sport Why you should protect your Income as a coach How Keir educates coaches to develop a business    *** STRENGTH COACH MONEY MOVES COURSE ***     Where you can find Keir   Instagram Strength Coach Network       Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 117: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://instagram.com/call.me.keir?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Keir Wenham-Flatt</a>. Keir is a highly experienced Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach based in the USA, but has worked in 5 different countries at the highest level of rugby union and rugby league, including 4th place finish at 2015 Rugby World Cup. During his coaching career Keir has worked with 50+ international level athletes including world cup winners and also been an NCAA Div 1 Coordinator of Football Performance. Keir outside of coaching is the Founder of Strength Coach Network and more recently has turned his attention to supporting and educating coaches to protect their income via business development.  Topics Discussed <ul><li>Differences in performance internationally</li> <li>The fragility of working in sport</li> <li>Why you should protect your Income as a coach</li> <li>How Keir educates coaches to develop a business</li> </ul> <a href="https://callmekeir.pages.ontraport.net/money-moves-optin?orid=11831&amp;opid=65" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*** STRENGTH COACH MONEY MOVES COURSE ***</a> Where you can find Keir <ul><li><a href="https://instagram.com/call.me.keir?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/strength_coach_network?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strength Coach Network </a></li> </ul> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Keir Wenham-Flatt - Protect Your Coaching Income (Founder of Strength Coach Network)

Episode 116: Dr Andy McDonald and Ben Ashworth chat to Raph Brandon. Raph has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 12 years at the English Institute of Sport as both Director of Performance Solutions and as the Head of Strength &amp; Conditioning during his time there. Raph has also been the Head of Science, Medicine and innovation at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Raph is currently working for Breakaway Data as the Head Of Performance Science in Europe and much of this episode is focussed on his current activity supporting elite teams and athletes with data and technological solutions.    Topics Discussed   What is Breakaway Data Why should we collect data Player centred Approach to Data   Creating meaningful performance questions Identifying Signal v Noise    Where you can find Raph   LinkedIn Twitter BreakAway Data      Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 116: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> and <a href="https://athleticshoulder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chat to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelbrandon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raph Brandon</a>. Raph has enjoyed an extraordinary career with 12 years at the English Institute of Sport as both Director of Performance Solutions and as the Head of Strength &amp; Conditioning during his time there. Raph has also been the Head of Science, Medicine and innovation at the England and Wales Cricket Board. Raph is currently working for Breakaway Data as the Head Of Performance Science in Europe and much of this episode is focussed on his current activity supporting elite teams and athletes with data and technological solutions.  Topics Discussed <ul><li>What is Breakaway Data</li> <li>Why should we collect data</li> <li>Player centred Approach to Data  </li> <li>Creating meaningful performance questions</li> <li>Identifying Signal v Noise</li> </ul> Where you can find Raph <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelbrandon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/raphaelbrandon?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.breakawaydata.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BreakAway Data</a></li> </ul> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Raphael Brandon - Effective Data Strategy in Elite Sport (Head of Performance Science at BreakAway Data)

Dan Howells

Episode 115: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dan Howells founder of Collaborate Sports. Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA. Dan is a certified Strength &amp; Conditioning coach with the UKSCA aad NSCA, and has worked with Olympic and Paralympic Programmes, The US and GB Ski Teams, The English Institute of Sport, Wasps Rugby Club, England Rugby 7s, Team GB Rugby 7s (2016 and 2020) and the Houston Astros MLB Club. As well as focusing on creating impact and success within performance sport organisations, Dan is passionate about creating real world learning opportunities for developing coaches and practitioners. Coaching coaches is something he is heavily invested in. If you are looking for personal development, the opportunities provided across the Collaborate Sports platform are unique and will be able to provide development for you in varied and exciting ways.   Topics Discussed   Professional pathway to elite sport What is Collaborate Sports Identifying needs and wants in your career Career periodisation    Where you can find Dan   Instagram Group mentorship Collaborate Sports Twitter LinkedIn      Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 115: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://instagram.com/collaborate_sports?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Howells</a> founder of <a href="https://collaboratesports.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collaborate Sports</a>. Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport, both in the UK and the USA. Dan is a certified Strength &amp; Conditioning coach with the UKSCA aad NSCA, and has worked with Olympic and Paralympic Programmes, The US and GB Ski Teams, The English Institute of Sport, Wasps Rugby Club, England Rugby 7s, Team GB Rugby 7s (2016 and 2020) and the Houston Astros MLB Club. As well as focusing on creating impact and success within performance sport organisations, Dan is passionate about creating real world learning opportunities for developing coaches and practitioners. Coaching coaches is something he is heavily invested in. If you are looking for personal development, the opportunities provided across the Collaborate Sports platform are unique and will be able to provide development for you in varied and exciting ways. Topics Discussed <ul><li>Professional pathway to elite sport</li> <li>What is Collaborate Sports</li> <li>Identifying needs and wants in your career</li> <li>Career periodisation</li> </ul> Where you can find Dan <ul><li><a href="https://instagram.com/collaborate_sports?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://collaboratesports.com/grpmentorship1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Group mentorship</a></li> <li><a href="https://collaboratesports.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Collaborate Sports</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/howellsdan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-howells-574018150/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Dan Howells - Coach Development & Career Periodisation (Founder of Collaborate Sports)

Dave Hancock

Episode 114: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dave Hancock a Physiotherapist (PT), Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Director, Atherapy Clinics Founder and the CEO of Apollo. Dave's career has taken him to be the Head Physiotherapist of Leeds United Football Club, Chelsea Football Club and the Performance Director of the New York Knicks Basketball Team. He has also attended the 2010 Soccer World Cup and the 2012 European Finals. Working for the English Senior Men’s National soccer team for five years. In more recent years Dave's focus has been as the CEO of Apollo, a sport software company.    Topics Discussed   Blind screening an athlete  Current use of data in teams Does your data impact competitive success Prioritising meaningful tests and data     Where you can find Dave   LinkedIn Apollo     Ben Ashworth's - Athletic Shoulder Course     Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 114: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-hancock-29278a12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dave Hancock</a> a Physiotherapist (PT), Strength and Conditioning Coach, Performance Director, Atherapy Clinics Founder and the CEO of Apollo. Dave's career has taken him to be the Head Physiotherapist of Leeds United Football Club, Chelsea Football Club and the Performance Director of the New York Knicks Basketball Team. He has also attended the 2010 Soccer World Cup and the 2012 European Finals. Working for the English Senior Men’s National soccer team for five years. In more recent years Dave's focus has been as the CEO of Apollo, a sport software company.  Topics Discussed <ul><li>Blind screening an athlete </li> <li>Current use of data in teams</li> <li>Does your data impact competitive success</li> <li>Prioritising meaningful tests and data </li> </ul> Where you can find Dave <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-hancock-29278a12/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://apollov2.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apollo</a></li> </ul>  Ben Ashworth's - <a href="https://bit.ly/athleticshoulder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Shoulder Course</a> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Dave Hancock - Art v Science of Using Data to Improve Performance (CEO of Apollo)

Scot Morrison

Episode 113: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Scot Morrison a board-certified Physical Therapist who specializes in high performance sports medicine. He has experience working and consulting across elite sport and tactical communities and currently works within special operations. Scot serves as the chair of the AASPT Sports Performance enhancement SIG and is pursuing a PhD under Franco Impellizzeri. In this episode Andy and Scot discuss psychometric properties, energy system development and tissue specific rehab considerations.   Topics Discussed:    Psychometric properties Tissue specific rehab Energy system development When can we use evidence    Where you can find Scot   Website Twitter Youtube Instagram        Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 113: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://physiopraxis.co/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scot Morrison</a> a board-certified Physical Therapist who specializes in high performance sports medicine. He has experience working and consulting across elite sport and tactical communities and currently works within special operations. Scot serves as the chair of the AASPT Sports Performance enhancement SIG and is pursuing a PhD under Franco Impellizzeri. In this episode Andy and Scot discuss psychometric properties, energy system development and tissue specific rehab considerations. Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Psychometric properties</li> <li>Tissue specific rehab</li> <li>Energy system development</li> <li>When can we use evidence</li> </ul> Where you can find Scot <ul><li><a href="https://physiopraxis.co/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/scotmorrsn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdH47KVkEZpZThvLNck_SrQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/scotmorrsn/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Scot Morrison - Energy System Development & Tissue Specific Rehab (Consultant Sports Physical Therapist)

Mike Guevara

Episode 112: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Mike Guevara a Performance Coach with over 10 years experience. Coach Mike G has worked privately with some of the world’s top NFL and NBA players, including Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and Mike James. In this episode Andy and Mike discuss how to work effectively with players in the private sector or as an external practitioner at teams. This episode also covers how Mike went private and leveraged social media from a business perspective to shine some light on a side of the industry many professionals consider transitioning into.     Topics Discussed:    Transition form team to Pelicans Working effectively inside a team as an external coach How can teams integrate external coaches. Considerations for starting a private client business Leveraging social media platforms as a coach    Where you can find Mike   LinkedIn Twitter Instagram GBG Hoops App &amp; Programs        Sponsors VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training     HUMAC NORM by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers.         Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 112: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrdoitmoving/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Guevara </a>a Performance Coach with over 10 years experience. Coach Mike G has worked privately with some of the world’s top NFL and NBA players, including Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and Mike James. In this episode Andy and Mike discuss how to work effectively with players in the private sector or as an external practitioner at teams. This episode also covers how Mike went private and leveraged social media from a business perspective to shine some light on a side of the industry many professionals consider transitioning into.   Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Transition form team to Pelicans</li> <li>Working effectively inside a team as an external coach</li> <li>How can teams integrate external coaches.</li> <li>Considerations for starting a private client business</li> <li>Leveraging social media platforms as a coach</li> </ul> Where you can find Mike <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachmikeg/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/MrDoItMoving" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mrdoitmoving/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.gbghoops.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GBG Hoops App &amp; Programs</a></li> </ul> Sponsors <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training <a href="https://humacnorm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HUMAC NORM</a> by CSMI - A solution for measuring and improving human performance in the clinic, athletic training room, and research laboratory. In one machine, you’ll get 22 isolated-joint movement patterns, 4 resistance modes (isokinetic, isotonic, isometric, and passive), and numerous reports to meet the measurement and exercise needs of today’s clinicians and researchers. Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Mike Guevara - High Performance Coaching in the Private Sector (Strength & Conditioning Coach & Founder of GBG Hoops)

John Kiely

Episode 111: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr John Kiely a Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, Performance Consultant and Senior Lecturer. John has a wealth of experience and has enjoyed a career with roles at UK Athletics, Munster Rugby, Irish Rugby, Egypt Football World Cup Squad 2018, various Irish NGB’s and more! Currently John is a Senior Lecturer in Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick, where he is supervising PhD candidates working within professional multi-disciplinary performance environments and pursuing practice-based post-graduate qualifications. Among John's well known academic contributions he has published an article titled "Periodization Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth" - This article combined with Johns present day perspective is the basis for this podcast conversation.      Topics Discussed:    Origins of periodisation  Has planning of training changed? Are there key fundamentals when organising training? Biopsychosocial considerations to physical preparation    Where you can find John   LinkedIn Twitter Instagram Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 111: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kiely-a77b9119/details/experience/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dr John Kiely </a>a Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach, Performance Consultant and Senior Lecturer. John has a wealth of experience and has enjoyed a career with roles at UK Athletics, Munster Rugby, Irish Rugby, Egypt Football World Cup Squad 2018, various Irish NGB’s and more! Currently John is a Senior Lecturer in Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick, where he is supervising PhD candidates working within professional multi-disciplinary performance environments and pursuing practice-based post-graduate qualifications. Among John's well known academic contributions he has published an article titled "Periodization Theory: Confronting an Inconvenient Truth" - This article combined with Johns present day perspective is the basis for this podcast conversation.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Origins of periodisation </li> <li>Has planning of training changed?</li> <li>Are there key fundamentals when organising training?</li> <li>Biopsychosocial considerations to physical preparation</li> </ul> Where you can find John <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kiely-a77b9119/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/simplysportssci?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/simplysportssci/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ul.ie/gps/human-performance-and-innovation-professional-doctorate" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Performance and Innovation, PE and Sports Sciences at The University of Limerick</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Dr. John Kiely - A Modern Perspective on Periodization (Senior Lecturer in Performance and Innovation, University of Limerick)

Matthew Buckthorpe

Episode 110: In this Research Unpacked episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Matthew Buckthorpe PhD. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&amp;C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this second of three episodes Matt will discuss his paper - 4 Pillars of High-Quality On-field Rehabilitation are Restoring Movement Quality, Physical Conditioning, Restoring Sport-Specific Skills, and Progressively Developing Chronic Training Load. Topics Discussed:The 4 Pillar approach to on-field rehabilitation   Restoring movement quality  Developing physical conditioning  Restoring technical and tactical skills  Building chronic training load  Paper Discussed in Part-Two:Buckthorpe et al, (2019) 4 Pillars of High-Quality On-field Rehabilitation are Restoring Movement Quality, Physical Conditioning, Restoring Sport-Specific Skills, and Progressively Developing Chronic Training Load.Where you can find Matt:     Twitter  LinkedIn Research Gate        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 110: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a> chats to <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-buckthorpe-phd-6aa41366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Buckthorpe PhD</a>. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&amp;C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this second of three episodes Matt will discuss his paper - 4 Pillars of High-Quality On-field Rehabilitation are Restoring Movement Quality, Physical Conditioning, Restoring Sport-Specific Skills, and Progressively Developing Chronic Training Load.  Topics Discussed: <ul><li> The 4 Pillar approach to on-field rehabilitation    </li> <li> Restoring movement quality   </li> <li> Developing physical conditioning   </li> <li> Restoring technical and tactical skills   </li> <li> Building chronic training load  </li></ul>  Paper Discussed in Part-Two: Buckthorpe et al, (2019) <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31291553/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">4 Pillars of High-Quality On-field Rehabilitation are Restoring Movement Quality, Physical Conditioning, Restoring Sport-Specific Skills, and Progressively Developing Chronic Training Load.</a>Where you can find Matt: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/m_buckthorpe?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-buckthorpe-phd-6aa41366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Buckthorpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research Gate</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: Matthew Buckthorpe PhD - Part 2 - On Field Rehabiliation

Ben Ashworth

Ariane Schwank

Paul Blazey

Episode 109: In this Research Unpacked episode Ben Ashworth chats to Physiotherapists Ariane Schwank &amp; Paul Blazey who contributed on the 2022 Bern Consensus Statement on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels. This episode covers a lot of content and will therefore have a part-2 to follow this first conversation.    Topics Discussed:    Advise for writing articles  Shoulder Consensus Paper Screening or monitoring for shoulders? Shoulder specific RPE?  Should pathoanatomic diagnosis drive rehab? Does pain equal an injury?  Where does psychology fit into injury management     Papers Discussed in Part-One:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972489/Where you can find Ariane: Twitter      Where you can find Paul: Instagram      Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 109: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://athleticshoulder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chats to Physiotherapists <a href="https://twitter.com/arianeschwank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ariane Schwank</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blazeonthetrail/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paul Blazey</a> who contributed on the 2022 <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972489/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bern Consensus Statement</a> on Shoulder Injury Prevention, Rehabilitation, and Return to Sport for Athletes at All Participation Levels. This episode covers a lot of content and will therefore have a part-2 to follow this first conversation.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Advise for writing articles </li> <li>Shoulder Consensus Paper</li> <li>Screening or monitoring for shoulders?</li> <li>Shoulder specific RPE? </li> <li>Should pathoanatomic diagnosis drive rehab?</li> <li>Does pain equal an injury? </li> <li>Where does psychology fit into injury management </li> </ul>    Papers Discussed in Part-One: <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972489/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34972489/</a>Where you can find Ariane: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/arianeschwank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Where you can find Paul: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/blazeonthetrail/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: 2022 Bern Consensus Statement - Part 1 (Ben Ashworth, Ariane Schwank & Paul Blazey)

Darcy Norman

LEAD

Episode 108: Ben Ashworth chats to Darcy Norman a qualified PT, AT and S&amp;C with over 20 years experience in the human performance industry. He is currently a performance coach for the US Mens National Soccer Team and the Lead Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs. Darcy has previously enjoyed roles at the German Mens National Team, A.S. Roma, FC Bayern Munich, EXOS and many other roles as a PT, AT and S&amp;C Coach. This episode between Ben and Darcy was recorded a little ago whilst Ben was still at AC Sparta, with the conversation covering nuances of effectively working in soccer managing workload &amp; recovery in elite environments.        Topics Discussed:  Communication between club and national team Individualisation within team settings Collaborating on technical &amp; tactical information with coaches Optimal on-field volume &amp; Intensity Maximising Recovery       Where you can find Darcy:   LinkedIn Twitter        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 108: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-ashworth-b2630229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chats to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-norman-1705496" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Darcy Norman</a> a qualified PT, AT and S&amp;C with over 20 years experience in the human performance industry. He is currently a performance coach for the US Mens National Soccer Team and the Lead Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs. Darcy has previously enjoyed roles at the German Mens National Team, A.S. Roma, FC Bayern Munich, EXOS and many other roles as a PT, AT and S&amp;C Coach. This episode between Ben and Darcy was recorded a little ago whilst Ben was still at AC Sparta, with the conversation covering nuances of effectively working in soccer managing workload &amp; recovery in elite environments.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Communication between club and national team</li> <li>Individualisation within team settings</li> <li>Collaborating on technical &amp; tactical information with coaches</li> <li>Optimal on-field volume &amp; Intensity</li> <li>Maximising Recovery </li> </ul> Where you can find Darcy: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-norman-1705496" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/darcynorman?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Darcy Norman (Performance Coach - US Men’s National Soccer Team & Lead Performance Strategist at Kitman Labs)

The Inform Perform Podcast is an industry show focussed on Sports Performance and Sports Medicine. The show interviews thought leaders and professionals that support elite athletes and teams.  The aim of the show is to deconstruct the strategies and philosophies the guests utilise in their working  environment or area of expertise. Featured guests  have worked across the NBA, NFL, MLB, F1, World title Boxing, EPL and more.

Episode 107: In this Research Unpacked episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Matthew Buckthorpe PhD. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&amp;C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this first of three episodes Matt will begin by discussing his PhD research RFD and its implications for rehab and performance. In parts two and three Matt will discuss his more recent clinical commentary about high-quality on-field rehabilitation which combine with his academic and practical experience through 3 great conversations.  Papers Discussed in Part-One:Buckthorpe &amp; Roi, (2019) The time has come to incorporate a greater focus on rate of force development training in the sports injury rehabilitation process Buckthorpe et al., (2014) Central fatigue contributes to the greater reductions in explosive than maximum strength with high intensity fatigueFolland et al., (2013) Human capacity for explosive force production: Neural and contractile determinantsWhere you can find Matt:     Twitter  LinkedIn Research Gate        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 107: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a> chats to <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-buckthorpe-phd-6aa41366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Buckthorpe PhD</a>. Matt is a British Sport Scientist, S&amp;C Coach, University lecturer and Researcher specialising in late-stage and on-field rehabilitation. He completed his PhD at Loughbourgh University looking into the neural determinants of Rate of force development. In this first of three episodes Matt will begin by discussing his PhD research RFD and its implications for rehab and performance. In parts two and three Matt will discuss his more recent clinical commentary about high-quality on-field rehabilitation which combine with his academic and practical experience through 3 great conversations.   Papers Discussed in Part-One: Buckthorpe &amp; Roi, (2019) <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331265739_The_time_has_come_to_incorporate_a_greater_focus_on_rate_of_force_development_training_in_the_sports_injury_rehabilitation_process?_sg%5B0%5D=Zer3drVE210bQHZriVVL4DyMmbg5rzh06-brf7F792d3uh20FFcBQUFKktQBQt1NjY6KAWzRyVeLKGtm7B4hoWmJqWKarSydnmlNxRSw.m52hzptEps3nAxtJQ98B23eKi5mOb-W0wqutD-UAcWmnI6fZEMRGDan0qBLtT-iTO31bSEnQMyOpRPvBu6DdaA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The time has come to incorporate a greater focus on rate of force development training in the sports injury rehabilitation process</a>  Buckthorpe et al., (2014) <a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/261602995_Central_fatigue_contributes_to_the_greater_reductions_in_explosive_than_maximum_strength_with_high_intensity_fatigue?_sg%5B0%5D=Zer3drVE210bQHZriVVL4DyMmbg5rzh06-brf7F792d3uh20FFcBQUFKktQBQt1NjY6KAWzRyVeLKGtm7B4hoWmJqWKarSydnmlNxRSw.m52hzptEps3nAxtJQ98B23eKi5mOb-W0wqutD-UAcWmnI6fZEMRGDan0qBLtT-iTO31bSEnQMyOpRPvBu6DdaA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Central fatigue contributes to the greater reductions in explosive than maximum strength with high intensity fatigue</a> Folland et al., (2013) Human capacity for explosive force production: Neural and contractile determinants Where you can find Matt: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/m_buckthorpe?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/matthew-buckthorpe-phd-6aa41366" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Matthew-Buckthorpe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research Gate</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: Matthew Buckthorpe PhD - Part 1 - Rate of Force Development

Episode 106: Dr Andy McDonald chats to fellow Inform Performance Host Ben Ashworth. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength &amp; Conditioning &amp; UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball &amp; Professional football. Ben provides consultancy &amp; education for MLB teams based on original research in Athletic Shoulder strength monitoring developed in Premiership Rugby https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000365  This work is currently applied in MLB &amp; NFL teams, Premier League football, Olympic swimming, British tennis and other upper limb sports worldwide. Ben has successfully developed and implemented monitoring processes in a number of challenging environments to minimise injury risk and support high performance programmes. Providing independent consultancy services to the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, London, UK and in the development of their shoulder assessment and research pathway. Her has also worked across 4 seasons as Director of Performance in European Football at Sparta Prague 2019-2022 and over 20 years experience in elite sport environments.   Topics Discussed:    What is the Ashtest Comparing lower limb performance with the upper limb Comparing peak force with RFD in the shoulder Case studies where monitoring informs a shoulder strategy      Athletic Shoulder Courses     Where you can find Ben:   Website Twitter Instagram LinkedIn      Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 106: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to fellow Inform Performance Host <a href="https://athleticshoulder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a>. Ben is a Performance consultant for elite teams abs individuals. Shoulder specialist with a Master of Science (MSc) in Strength &amp; Conditioning &amp; UKSCA accreditation. “Physio-coach” with experience in elite rugby, Olympic Sports, baseball &amp; Professional football. Ben provides consultancy &amp; education for MLB teams based on original research in Athletic Shoulder strength monitoring developed in Premiership Rugby <a href="https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000365" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/4/1/e000365 </a> This work is currently applied in MLB &amp; NFL teams, Premier League football, Olympic swimming, British tennis and other upper limb sports worldwide. Ben has successfully developed and implemented monitoring processes in a number of challenging environments to minimise injury risk and support high performance programmes. Providing independent consultancy services to the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Health, London, UK and in the development of their shoulder assessment and research pathway. Her has also worked across 4 seasons as Director of Performance in European Football at Sparta Prague 2019-2022 and over 20 years experience in elite sport environments. Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>What is the Ashtest</li> <li>Comparing lower limb performance with the upper limb</li> <li>Comparing peak force with RFD in the shoulder</li> <li>Case studies where monitoring informs a shoulder strategy</li> </ul> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/athletic-shoulder-courses-730229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Athletic Shoulder Courses</a> Where you can find Ben: <ul><li><a href="https://athleticshoulder.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/AthleteShoulder" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-ashworth-b2630229/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Ben Ashworth - Shoulder Monitoring & Rehabilitation (High Performance Consultant & Athletic Shoulder Specialist)

Philipp Jacobsen

Episode 105: Ben Ashworth chats to Philipp Jacobsen a Physiotherapist and Performance Consultant. Philipp is has an extensive background in sport with previous roles in Physiotherapy and Performance Management  at Liverpool Football Club, Aspetar, Portsmouth FC, Panathinaikos FC and Eden Reha. This easy listening episode explores Philipps journey through professional sport with Ben and Philipp exchanging experiences.      Topics Discussed:    Phil’s background working in Greece, Aspetar and the EPL  Working with external practitioners Play or not play pressure Functioning as a ‘caretaker’ Who should be a Director of Performance Workflow of a typical day in professional football      Where you can find Philipp:   LinkedIn        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 105: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-ashworth-b2630229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chats to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-jacobsen-4a024448/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Philipp Jacobsen</a> a Physiotherapist and Performance Consultant. Philipp is has an extensive background in sport with previous roles in Physiotherapy and Performance Management  at Liverpool Football Club, Aspetar, Portsmouth FC, Panathinaikos FC and Eden Reha. This easy listening episode explores Philipps journey through professional sport with Ben and Philipp exchanging experiences.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Phil’s background working in Greece, Aspetar and the EPL </li> <li>Working with external practitioners</li> <li>Play or not play pressure</li> <li>Functioning as a ‘caretaker’</li> <li>Who should be a Director of Performance</li> <li>Workflow of a typical day in professional football</li> </ul> Where you can find Philipp: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/philipp-jacobsen-4a024448/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Philipp Jacobsen - Dealing With Backroom Pressure & Taking Care Of Athletes (Physiotherapist & Performance Consultant)

Episode 104: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jean-Benoit (JB) Morin a Professor in Sport Sciences and Physical Education at University Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne in France. Outside of academia JB is also an established Running Coach and Consultant to both athletes and professional sports teams alike on sprinting and biomechanics. In this episode Andy and JB discuss JB's work and perspectives on GPS usage, programming resisted sprints and postural considerations in sprinting.    Topics Discussed:    Using GPS to assess high speed events How to efficiently program resisted sprinting How running posture effects posterior chain loading The process of assessing an athlete run    Where you can find JB:   Website Twitter Instagram Youtube      Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 104: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://jbmorin.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jean-Benoit (JB) </a><a href="https://jbmorin.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morin</a> a Professor in Sport Sciences and Physical Education at University Jean Monnet, Saint-Etienne in France. Outside of academia JB is also an established Running Coach and Consultant to both athletes and professional sports teams alike on sprinting and biomechanics. In this episode Andy and JB discuss JB's work and perspectives on GPS usage, programming resisted sprints and postural considerations in sprinting.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Using GPS to assess high speed events</li> <li>How to efficiently program resisted sprinting</li> <li>How running posture effects posterior chain loading</li> <li>The process of assessing an athlete run</li> </ul> Where you can find JB: <ul><li><a href="https://jbmorin.net" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/jb_morin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jb.morin.1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXj2JuxkgnrcrgMzDd7HQw?view_as=subscriber" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

JB Morin - Sprint Training - Using GPS, Programming Resisted Sprints & Postural Considerations (Professor, Consultant and Running Coach)

Achilles Tendinopathy

Nick Cross

Episode 103: In this Research Unpacked episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Nick Cross. Nick is an Australian sports physiotherapist and exercise physiologist based in Melbourne. Nick has worked in high performance sport across different football codes, athletics and ballet. His key clinical interest is lower limb injuries and rehabilitation that supports optimal performance. Nick is currently undergoing a global research project with la Trobe University to understand how clinicians who work in sport diagnose achilles tendinopathy and in todays episode, Nick shares his clinical insights into his practice. If you are a sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapist you can help by contributing to this global research project. All that is required is to compete a 10-minute survey with the link below.    Topics discussed:   Defining AT Key subjective indicators relating to the diagnosis of AT The role of the peritendon in AT The role of tissue compression in assessment  Auscultation  Progressive loading for AT.   Survey link for researchWhere you can find Chris:   LinkedIn Clinic        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 103: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a> chats to <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/nick-cross-265abb57" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nick Cross</a>. Nick is an Australian sports physiotherapist and exercise physiologist based in Melbourne. Nick has worked in high performance sport across different football codes, athletics and ballet. His key clinical interest is lower limb injuries and rehabilitation that supports optimal performance. Nick is currently undergoing a global research project with la Trobe University to understand how clinicians who work in sport diagnose achilles tendinopathy and in todays episode, Nick shares his clinical insights into his practice. If you are a sports or musculoskeletal physiotherapist you can help by contributing to this global research project. All that is required is to compete a 10-minute survey with the link below.     Topics discussed:   <ul><li>Defining AT</li> <li>Key subjective indicators relating to the diagnosis of AT</li> <li>The role of the peritendon in AT</li> <li>The role of tissue compression in assessment </li> <li>Auscultation </li> <li>Progressive loading for AT.</li> </ul> <a href="https://redcap.latrobe.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=FRLXFDW379" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Survey link for research</a>Where you can find Chris: <ul><li><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/nick-cross-265abb57" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://melbournecbdphysio.com.au/team/nick-cross/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Clinic</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: Nick Cross - Achilles Tendinopathy

Wayne Diesel

Episode 102: Ben Ashworth chats to Wayne Diesel a Sports Physiotherapist with a lifetime of working at the highest level of sport around the world. Wayne is a South African educated Physiotherapist who during his Physio career has worked with The Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Gloucester Rugby Football Club, Charlton Athletic Football Club, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Springboks Rugby and more! On top of this international multi-sport experience Wayne has also worked in the USA as Sports Performance Director at the Miami Dolphins and as the Director of Player Care at the San Antonio Spurs. In this episode Ben and Wayne will reflect on Waynes incredible career journey, where the Physiotherapy profession is going and the technical differences between different sports and leagues.    Topics Discussed:    Embracing different approaches for player care Where is sports Physiotherapy going? Injury prognostic expectations across different sports/leagues  Risk assessment and communication Perspective on being a specialist v generalist       Where you can find Wayne:   LinkedIn Research Gate        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 102: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-ashworth-b2630229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chats to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-diesel-3012122a/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wayne Diesel</a> a Sports Physiotherapist with a lifetime of working at the highest level of sport around the world. Wayne is a South African educated Physiotherapist who during his Physio career has worked with The Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Gloucester Rugby Football Club, Charlton Athletic Football Club, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, Springboks Rugby and more! On top of this international multi-sport experience Wayne has also worked in the USA as Sports Performance Director at the Miami Dolphins and as the Director of Player Care at the San Antonio Spurs. In this episode Ben and Wayne will reflect on Waynes incredible career journey, where the Physiotherapy profession is going and the technical differences between different sports and leagues.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Embracing different approaches for player care</li> <li>Where is sports Physiotherapy going?</li> <li>Injury prognostic expectations across different sports/leagues </li> <li>Risk assessment and communication</li> <li>Perspective on being a specialist v generalist </li> </ul> Where you can find Wayne: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-diesel-3012122a/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wayne-Diesel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research Gate</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Wayne Diesel - Reflections of a career at the highest levels of International sport (Sports Physiotherapist)

Tim McGrath

Episode 101: In this Research Unpacked episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Tim McGrath for a Part-3 conversation on Hamstring rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport &amp; Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to sport in 2016 and is the clinical &amp; research director of Pitch Ready which focuses on blending clinical insights with data science, squad-based injury prevention and return to sport testing following lower limb injury. In this episode Alistair and Tim hamstring training, nordics and return-to-running.  Topics discussed: Nordic Hamstring curls   High speed running exposure  Time under Tension vs Break angle  Minimal Dose  Prioritising strength or speed  Returning to running following a hamstring injury ReferenceMcGrath, T. M., Hulin, B. T., Pickworth, N., Clarke, A., &amp; Timmins, R. G. (2020). Determinants of hamstring fascicle length in professional rugby league athletes. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 23(5), 524–528. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31928881/Where you can find Tim:     Twitter  LinkedIn Research Gate        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 101: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a> chats to <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim McGrath</a> for a Part-3 conversation on Hamstring rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport &amp; Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to sport in 2016 and is the clinical &amp; research director of Pitch Ready which focuses on blending clinical insights with data science, squad-based injury prevention and return to sport testing following lower limb injury. In this episode Alistair and Tim hamstring training, nordics and return-to-running.   Topics discussed:  <ul><li> Nordic Hamstring curls    </li> <li> High speed running exposure   </li> <li> Time under Tension vs Break angle   </li> <li> Minimal Dose   </li> <li> Prioritising strength or speed   </li> <li> Returning to running following a hamstring injury </li></ul>  Reference McGrath, T. M., Hulin, B. T., Pickworth, N., Clarke, A., &amp; Timmins, R. G. (2020). Determinants of hamstring fascicle length in professional rugby league athletes. Journal of science and medicine in sport, 23(5), 524–528.  <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31928881/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31928881/</a>Where you can find Tim: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/_timmcgrath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Timothy-M-McGrath-2075501418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research Gate</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: Tim McGrath - Part 3 - Nordic Dosage & Return-to-Running

Jerry Flannery

Episode 100: Ben Ashworth chats to Jerry Flannery the current Lineout and Defence coach at Harlequins Rugby. Jerry is a former Irish rugby union player who during his playing career enjoyed great success with both Munster and Ireland. As a coach Jerry has a diverse background from Arsenal Football Club in the Premier League as an Academy Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach to of course rugby where he has been a technical coach at both Munster and Harlequins. This episode will at large discuss Jerry's journey from player to coach and some of the key lessons or experiences that have shaped his coaching career thus far.      Topics Discussed:    Transitioning from player to coach Getting buy-in Recognising team culture      Where you can find Jerry:   LinkedIn Twitter        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 100: <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/ben-ashworth-b2630229" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a> chats to <a href="https://twitter.com/jerryflannery?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jerry Flannery</a> the current Lineout and Defence coach at Harlequins Rugby. Jerry is a former Irish rugby union player who during his playing career enjoyed great success with both Munster and Ireland. As a coach Jerry has a diverse background from Arsenal Football Club in the Premier League as an Academy Strength &amp; Conditioning Coach to of course rugby where he has been a technical coach at both Munster and Harlequins. This episode will at large discuss Jerry's journey from player to coach and some of the key lessons or experiences that have shaped his coaching career thus far.  Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Transitioning from player to coach</li> <li>Getting buy-in</li> <li>Recognising team culture</li> </ul> Where you can find Jerry: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerry-flannery-5118a914/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/jerryflannery?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Jerry Flannery (Harlequins Rugby Lineout & Defence Coach)

Dan Lewindon

Episode 99: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dan Lewindon the Head of Performance Science and Medicine for the LTA (National Governing Body of Tennis in the UK).  He is responsible for the leadership, management and integration of sports science and medicine in support of elite players, coaches and performance programmes. His role also includes the development of research and innovation strategies and partnerships associated with health and performance. Prior to Tennis, Daniel worked for 13 years in professional Rugby, 7 of which as the Senior Team Physiotherapist for England, where he was responsible for player recovery, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dan holds postgraduate Masters degrees in both Sports Medicine and Exercise Science and is the co-editor and contributing author of 2 internationally best-selling textbooks, High Performance Training For Sports and Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation.     Topics Discussed:    Evolving into leadership High Performance Training for Sports Mentoring technical development Periodising professional development  Reflective communication     Where you can find Dan:   Twitter LinkedIn High-Performance Training for Sports       Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team   Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 99: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://twitter.com/danlewindon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dan Lewindon</a> the Head of Performance Science and Medicine for the LTA (National Governing Body of Tennis in the UK).  He is responsible for the leadership, management and integration of sports science and medicine in support of elite players, coaches and performance programmes. His role also includes the development of research and innovation strategies and partnerships associated with health and performance. Prior to Tennis, Daniel worked for 13 years in professional Rugby, 7 of which as the Senior Team Physiotherapist for England, where he was responsible for player recovery, injury prevention and rehabilitation. Dan holds postgraduate Masters degrees in both Sports Medicine and Exercise Science and is the co-editor and contributing author of 2 internationally best-selling textbooks, High Performance Training For Sports and Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation. Topics Discussed:  <ul><li>Evolving into leadership</li> <li>High Performance Training for Sports</li> <li>Mentoring technical development</li> <li>Periodising professional development </li> <li>Reflective communication </li> </ul> Where you can find Dan: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/danlewindon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lewindon-a9009029/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/High-Performance-Training-Sports-David-Joyce/dp/1492592900/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1645834834&amp;refinements=p_27%3ADaniel+Lewindon&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2&amp;text=Daniel+Lewindon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">High-Performance Training for Sports </a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Dan Lewindon -Technical & Professional Development (Head of Performance Science & Medicine for the LTA)

Episode 98: In this Research Unpacked episode Alistair McKenzie chats to Tim McGrath for a part-2 conversation on ACL rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport &amp; Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to sport in 2016 and is the clinical &amp; research director of Pitch Ready which focuses on blending clinical insights with data science, squad-based injury prevention and return to sport testing following lower limb injury. In this episode Alistair and Tim continue discussing his insights and work on ACLR Rehab.  Topics discussed: Key Functional testing in correlation to return to sport following ACLR Functional testing at different stages of ACLR rehabilitation Pillars of ALCR rehabilitation Pitch-ready.com  ReferenceMcGrath, T. M., Waddington, G., Scarvell, J. M., Ball, N., Creer, R., Woods, K., Smith, D., &amp; Adams, R. (2017). An Ecological Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Part 2: Functional Performance Tests Correlate With Return-to-Sport Outcomes. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 5(2)https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5315235/#Where you can find Tim:     Twitter  LinkedIn Research Gate        Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by VALD Performance, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training       Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on:     Instagram Twitter Our Website      Our Team     Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Alistair McKenzie

Episode 98: In this Research Unpacked episode <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a> chats to <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tim McGrath</a> for a part-2 conversation on ACL rehab. Tim is an Australian Sports Physio based in Canberra, with over 15 years experience in professional sport and 20 in clinical practice. He completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sport &amp; Exercise at the University of Canberra on ACL rehabilitation and return to sport in 2016 and is the clinical &amp; research director of Pitch Ready which focuses on blending clinical insights with data science, squad-based injury prevention and return to sport testing following lower limb injury. In this episode Alistair and Tim continue discussing his insights and work on ACLR Rehab.   Topics discussed:  <ul><li>Key Functional testing in correlation to return to sport following ACLR</li> <li>Functional testing at different stages of ACLR rehabilitation</li> <li>Pillars of ALCR rehabilitation</li> <li><a href="http://pitch-ready.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pitch-ready.com</a> </li></ul>  Reference McGrath, T. M., Waddington, G., Scarvell, J. M., Ball, N., Creer, R., Woods, K., Smith, D., &amp; Adams, R. (2017). An Ecological Study of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Part 2: Functional Performance Tests Correlate With Return-to-Sport Outcomes. Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine, 5(2) <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5315235/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5315235/#</a>Where you can find Tim: <ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/_timmcgrath" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter </a></li> <li><a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/tim-mcg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Timothy-M-McGrath-2075501418" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Research Gate</a></li> </ul> Sponsor Inform Performance is sponsored by <a href="https://www.valdperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VALD Performance</a>, makers of the Nordbord, Forceframe, ForeDecks and HumanTrak. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our Team <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">An</a><a href="https://andymcdonaldperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-mckenzie-625838204/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alistair McKenzie</a></li></ul>

Research Unpacked: Tim McGrath - Part 2 - ACL Rehabilitation

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Heather Linden

Episode 18: I speak to Dr Heather Linden the Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC. Heather is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a background working for the USA Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs before heading up PT for the UFC at the Las Vegas Performance Institute. In this episode we'll discuss her professional role and approach to athlete care, rehab / return-to-fighting and the value of effective multi-disciplinary-team working and more! 

Episode 18: I speak to Dr Heather Linden the Director of Physical Therapy for the UFC. Heather is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a background working for the USA Olympic Committee in Colorado Springs before heading up PT for the UFC at the Las Vegas Performance Institute. In this episode we'll discuss her professional role and approach to athlete care, rehab / return-to-fighting and the value of effective multi-disciplinary-team working and more!

Dr Heather Linden (UFC Director of Physical Therapy)

Matt Tuttle

Episode 24: Andy McDonald chats to Dr Matt Tuttle a Physical Therapist working at NBA team the Denver Nuggets as Lead Sport Scientist / Physical Therapist. We spoke to Matt in episode 11 about pain science and the realities of managing pain within an elite athletic population.  In this second episode with Matt we discuss The relationship between single vs multipart athletes in the NBA and 3 key injuries in professional basketball.   Lateral ankle sprains  Managing lateral ankle sprains What do they use / do at the Denver Nuggets   Patella Region Injuries  How much Matt considers n=1 biomechanics How do you understand the internal overloads from biomechanics  Lumber Spine Injuries  NSLBP  Strength &amp; Conditioning / Testing the lumber-spine Benchmarking lumber spine performance standards     Were you can find Matt LinkedIn Twitter Instagram    Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram  Twitter Our Website    Our team  Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth

Episode 24: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a> chats to <a href="https://twitter.com/doctuttledpt?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr Matt Tuttle</a> a Physical Therapist working at NBA team the Denver Nuggets as Lead Sport Scientist / Physical Therapist. We spoke to Matt in episode 11 about pain science and the realities of managing pain within an elite athletic population.  In this second episode with Matt we discuss <ul><li>The relationship between single vs multipart athletes in the NBA and 3 key injuries in professional basketball. </li> </ul> Lateral ankle sprains  <ul><li>Managing lateral ankle sprains</li> <li>What do they use / do at the Denver Nuggets </li> </ul> Patella Region Injuries  <ul><li>How much Matt considers n=1 biomechanics</li> <li>How do you understand the internal overloads from biomechanics</li> </ul> Lumber Spine Injuries  <ul><li>NSLBP </li> <li>Strength &amp; Conditioning / Testing the lumber-spine</li> <li>Benchmarking lumber spine performance standards </li> </ul> Were you can find Matt <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matttuttledpt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/doctuttledpt?lang=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/doctuttledpt/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a></li> </ul> Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our team  <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li></ul>

Dr Matt Tuttle (Lead Sport Scientist & Physical Therapist at the Denver Nuggets)

Mike Reinold

Episode 20: I speak to Mike Reinold the co-founder and president of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance, a PT and performance training facility just outside Boston. He is also currently the Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox and the Director of Baseball Performance at Northeastern University, where he has been instrumental in the restructuring and building of the high performance and medical teams. In this episode we discuss Mike educating &amp; empowering athletes, managing increasing complexity within our roles, athletes taking ownership of their data and more! 

Episode 20: I speak to <a href="https://mikereinold.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Reinold</a> the co-founder and president of <a href="https://championptandperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Champion Physical Therapy and Performance</a>, a PT and performance training facility just outside Boston. He is also currently the Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox and the Director of Baseball Performance at Northeastern University, where he has been instrumental in the restructuring and building of the high performance and medical teams. In this episode we discuss Mike educating &amp; empowering athletes, managing increasing complexity within our roles, athletes taking ownership of their data and more!

Mike Reinold (Senior Medical Advisor for the Chicago White Sox & Co-Founder / President of Champion PT) 

Ebonie Rio

Episode 19: I speak to Dr Ebonie Rio a Sports Physiotherapist who consults at The Victorian Institute of Sport, who is also a Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University completing her Phd in tendon pain. Ebonies current research focuses on combining neuroscience with rehabilitation to bring innovative approaches to pain rehabilitation. In this conversation Ebonie brings us up-to-date on the fundamentals for managing both Achilles and Patella tendinopathies. 

Episode 19: I speak to Dr Ebonie Rio a Sports Physiotherapist who consults at The Victorian Institute of Sport, who is also a Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University completing her Phd in tendon pain. Ebonies current research focuses on combining neuroscience with rehabilitation to bring innovative approaches to pain rehabilitation. In this conversation Ebonie brings us up-to-date on the fundamentals for managing both Achilles and Patella tendinopathies.

Dr Ebonie Rio (Lower Extremity Tendon Management) 

Matt Jordan

Episode 21: Andy McDonald speaks to Matt Jordan PHD CSCS, Strength Coach &amp; Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary. Over his career, Matt was the personal strength coach to 30 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, hockey, football, volleyball and mixed martial arts. In this episode with Matt we discuss: His career beginnings with Charles Poliquin and getting into the Canadian Olympic Setup PHD in Medical Science - Developing better methods to rehabilitate and recondition athletes after injuries.  Matts role at the Canadian Sport Institute Research Projects Matt is involved with currently  Semitendinosus study - Association between structural deficits post ACL hamstring grafts and hamstring function.  Single Leg and double leg landing abilities in freestyle skiers and snowboarders.  Relationship, Comparing their strength lab data with ACL re-injury.      Managing or accounting for the “blindspots” - the dangerous nature, load and unpredictability in winter sports.  Wearable solutions - Plantiga      How does Matt identify what matters or is important when deciding on performance testing / monitoring batteries.  Navigating “useful” verses “ problematic” limb symmetry/asymmetry Intervening with asymmetry  Interventions Interrupting the bodies ability to self-correct     Forceplates as a tool to prompt further investigation  Matts usage of dual forceplate systems     Matt can be found on twitter @JordanStrength   Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram  Twitter  Our team  Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth

Episode 21: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymcdonaldpt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a> speaks to <a href="https://www.jordanstrength.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matt Jordan</a> PHD CSCS, Strength Coach &amp; Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary. Over his career, Matt was the personal strength coach to 30 World and Olympic medalists, and has worked with elite athletes in many sports including speed skating, cross country skiing, alpine skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, hockey, football, volleyball and mixed martial arts. In this episode with Matt we discuss: <ul><li>His career beginnings with Charles Poliquin and getting into the Canadian Olympic Setup</li> <li>PHD in Medical Science - Developing better methods to rehabilitate and recondition athletes after injuries. </li> <li>Matts role at the Canadian Sport Institute</li> <li>Research Projects Matt is involved with currently  <ul><li> <ul><li>Semitendinosus study - Association between structural deficits post ACL hamstring grafts and hamstring function. </li> <li>Single Leg and double leg landing abilities in freestyle skiers and snowboarders. </li> <li>Relationship, Comparing their strength lab data with ACL re-injury. </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Managing or accounting for the “blindspots” - the dangerous nature, load and unpredictability in winter sports.  <ul><li> <ul><li>Wearable solutions - <a href="https://www.plantiga.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Plantiga</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>How does Matt identify what matters or is important when deciding on performance testing / monitoring batteries. </li> <li>Navigating “useful” verses “ problematic” limb symmetry/asymmetry</li> <li>Intervening with asymmetry  <ul><li> <ul><li>Interventions Interrupting the bodies ability to self-correct</li> </ul> </li> </ul> </li> <li>Forceplates as a tool to prompt further investigation </li> <li>Matts usage of dual forceplate systems </li> </ul> Matt can be found on twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/JordanStrength" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@JordanStrength</a> Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> </ul> Our team  <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li></ul>

Matt Jordan (Director of Sports Science at the Canadian Sports Institute, Calgary)

Episode 23: Andy McDonald speaks to Per Lundstam the Director Of Performance at Redbull. Per previously enjoyed roles at both the US Ski &amp; Snowboard association and the Swedish Ski Federation perviously. In this episode Andy and Per discuss:   Redbull High Performance Program  Redbulls performance values and ‘pillars’  The process for Redbull athletes to access performance services  Program development at Redbull Organisation objective &amp; shared direction Cross pollinating athletes Testing athletes at Redbull  Assessing and understanding athletes extreme environments Where Per turns to develop his knowledge and skill-set    Were you can find Per LinkedIn    Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram  Twitter Our Website    Our team  Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth

Episode 23: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a> speaks to <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/per-lundstam-29016322/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Per Lundstam</a> the Director Of Performance at Redbull. Per previously enjoyed roles at both the US Ski &amp; Snowboard association and the Swedish Ski Federation perviously. In this episode Andy and Per discuss: <ul><li>Redbull High Performance Program </li> <li>Redbulls performance values and ‘pillars’ </li> <li>The process for Redbull athletes to access performance services </li> <li>Program development at Redbull</li> <li>Organisation objective &amp; shared direction</li> <li>Cross pollinating athletes</li> <li>Testing athletes at Redbull </li> <li>Assessing and understanding athletes extreme environments</li> <li>Where Per turns to develop his knowledge and skill-set</li> </ul> Were you can find Per <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/per-lundstam-29016322/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/informperformance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram </a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/informpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://informperformance.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Website</a></li> </ul> Our team  <ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/andy_mcdonald_performance/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andy McDonald</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/athleticshoulder/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ben Ashworth</a></li></ul>

Per Lundstam (Redbull Director of Performance)

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