6-8 Weeks: Perspectives on Sports Medicine

Episode Overview With Dr. Drew Lansdown away (and reportedly playing golf in Scotland), Brian and Nirav dive deep into the sports medicine landscape of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The episode covers the unique injury patterns in soccer, what surgeons and physicians need to understand about treating elite soccer players, and the injury prevention strategies that have strong data behind them. Key Topic...

How is healing impacted beyond surgical technique, post-operative physical therapy, and activity goals? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley breaks down factors you may not think about after surgery. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

A Surgeon Goes to Europe The AOSSM/ESCA Traveling Fellowship Hosts: Dr. Nirav Pandya & Dr. Brian Feeley Guest: Dr. Drew Lansdown Episode Summary Drew Lansdown is back from four weeks abroad — and we have questions. He was selected for the prestigious AOSSM/ESCA Traveling Fellowship, which sent him to six orthopedic centers across Europe before capping the trip at the ESCA annual meeting in Prague....

What exactly is blood flow restriction therapy? How is it used in rehabilitation? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with BFR pioneer Johnny Owens. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Nirav Pandya breakdown the decision making that goes into treating ACL tear, meniscus injuries, and rotator cuff pathology in our latest podcast. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Listen to our latest podcast as we break down our favorite orthopedic surgery and sports medicine movie movements from films such as Trainwreck, The Dark Knight Rises, Friday Night Lights, and Rookie of the Year (and more!) Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Listen to our latest podcast as orthopedic clinician scientists, Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown, break down what you need to know about stem cells in 2026. What exactly are they? Are their applications in orthopedic surgery? Who is a candidate? Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with University of Baltimore law professor, Dionne Koller to discuss her book, "More Than Play", which takes a deep dive into how how law, policy, and politics shape youth sports. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

What exactly is runner's knee? How do athletes like Stephen Curry deal with patellofemoral syndrome? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr Brian Feeley and Dr Drew Lansdown break it all down. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

The Warriors have had bad luck this season with injuries with Moses Moody's patellar tendon rupture occurring this week. Listen to our podcast as Dr Brian Feeley break down patellar tendon ruptures with some ACL recovery thrown in as well. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

How can surgeons optimize performance in the operating room? What are the parallels between athletics and surgical preparation? What can we learn from the world of sports? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with former collegiate soccer player and UCSF orthopedic surgery resident, Dr. Kyla Petrie. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Is anesthesia safe? Listen to our latest podcast as Dr. Brian Feeley sits down with Dr. Kerstin Kolodzie, MD, PhD to discuss everything patients needs to know about anesthesia. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

ACL tears in teenage girls continue to rise. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest NY Times article entitled, "Why Are So Many Teen Girls Still Tearing Their A.C.L.s?" Why is this happening, what are the risk factors, and can we prevent this crisis? Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

What does it mean if you have a rotator cuff tear on your MRI? Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the latest JAMA Internal Medicine article, "Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on Magnetic Resonance Imaging." Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

How do you know when it is okay to run after an injury? What pain is okay to push through? How do you optimize training? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Vlad Shatrov and the RunLab (https://runlab.com.au/) to discuss all things running. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Meniscus tears are common in the older population but is physical therapy a good treatment? Listen to our latest podcast as we discuss the findings of the recent NEJM article, "A Randomized Trial of Physical Therapy for Meniscal Tear and Knee Pain" with Dr. Carlin Senter. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

It was reported in the media that Stephen Curry is dealing with patellofemoral syndrome (aka runner's knee). What exactly is this condition? Why does it effect elite athletes and weekend warriors? What are the various treatment options? Listen to our latest podcast to find out! Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Listen to our latest podcast as the 49ers march onto the next round of the playoffs. We break down Achilles ruptures, PCL injuries, return to play from ankle fractures, and the recent theory about the impact of electrical substations on player injuries. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

This time of year we saw a tremendous increase in people embarking on a new exercise regime as one of their New Year's Resolutions. But there are several pitfalls that you need to avoid. Listen to our latest podcast to learn more! Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Ever wonder what happens in those first few moments after you tear your ACL? What is the exam happening on the field? Should I get a MRI right away? What is optimal surgical timing? When is the best time to get surgery? Listen to our latest podcast for the answers! Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

What is the future of social media and medicine? How can it be utilized? What are some of the benefits. Listen to our latest podcast as we talk with Dr Adrian Huang. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Why are NBA stars getting injured at such a high rate? What is the reason for the increase in soft tissue injuries? What should the NBA do? Listen to our latest podcast as we sit down with Tom Haberstroh, writer for Yahoo Sports and analytics insider for the Portland Trailblazers. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

There has a tremendous increase in injuries impacting the star players in the NBA. Listen to our latest podcast as we break down the data behind load management, the impact of AAU basketball, and soft tissue injuries. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

What are some of the top myths about nutrition? Listen to Lindsay Orbeta, UCSF nutritionist, as we break down the top myths around nutrition. Please subscribe to our podcast at  Apple Podcasts Check out our website on Simplecast

Today we’re talking about something that doesn’t always get enough attention in orthopaedic recovery — nutrition. What should patients eat before and after surgery to heal faster, recover better, and maybe even prevent complications? We spend so much time on rehab protocols and surgical technique, but what about fueling the body for healing? We’ve got Lindsay Orbeta, our UCSF clinical nutrition ex...