Lateral Think - The Melbourne Athletic Development Podcast

In this episode Jack and John discuss training and exercise for healthy aging as well as performance training as you get older. This episode looks to explore the types and mechanism of exercise and the benefits received as we get older as well as addressing some considerations for those trying to stay competitive. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Mel...

In this episode we speak with Melbourne based Foot and Ankle surgeon Janan Chandrananth about injuries, surgical techniques and his experiences working across Japan, Australia, United Kingdom and the United States. This episode delves into the unique anatomy of the foot and ankle and some considerations for the types of injuries we see in this region. More info about Janan can be found at https://...

In this episode we speak with Physiotherapist Georgie Macdonald about her experiences working in women's sport (AFLW, Track) including discussions of how our understanding of health, injuries and sport interacts for females participating in physical activity and competitive sport. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise...

In this episode Jack and John discuss when imaging for injuries is indicated and when in fact it may be a hindrance. There is a significant amount of evidence demonstrating that imaging is not always correlated with pain, so we thought we would discuss when may be the appropriate time to seek out imaging following the development of pain. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury manag...

Lateral Think - In this episode Jack and John discuss resistance training for youth athletes and young people in general. We often get asked whether resistance training is safe and we look to explore some of the evidence behind resistance training for youth and dispel some of the myths. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximi...

Lateral Think - In this episode we speak with Dr Aaron Balloch, the current head of Movement Science at the Victorian Institute of Sport. Aaron has worked as a biomechanics lead with both WAIS and the Fremantle Dockers. We discuss biomechanics, skill acquisition and the role that support staff play in the development of improved performance in elite settings. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sp...

Lateral Think - Professor David Behm is a researcher and lecturer in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University in Canada. His extensive research history includes areas relating to human performance such as stretching, resistance training and the application of different modalities of training to induce performance improvements. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports an...

In this episode Jack and John discuss the issues that surround maximising the development of youth athletes, their performance and reducing injuries. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au

Dr Shayne Vial is a biomechanist, researcher and lecturing currently based at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. His research has explored sprint mechanics and the biomechanics of badminton. Shayne shares his extensive experience working as an applied biomechanist in his time at the Queensland Academy of sport Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based i...

Jake Cowin is a researcher and sports performance professional working in the field of movement variability and skill development. His current role at the Tasmanian Institute of Sport has him working with athletes across sports assisting coaches and athletes optimize their movement and performance. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australi...

Professor Carla Stecco is a trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and a lead researcher of Human Anatomy and Movement Sciences at the University of Padova. The family legacy of the Stecco family is rich in anatomical and fascial research for pain science, manual therapy and the understanding of functional anatomy. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Au...

In this episode Jack and John discuss the concept of intellectual ego and how it can impair our ability to explore new information, develop as professionals and maintain our curiosity when we are exposed to unfamiliar information. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management co...

In this episode we speak with Orthopaedic Surgeon Sina Babazadeh. With experience working across knee, hip and wrist surgery, Sina gives us insight into the knowledge acquisition of orthopaedic surgeons, his interest in consuming historical medical texts and where he sees musculoskeletal medical management progressing in the future. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management...

Anthony Blazevich is a Professor of Biomechanics in the School of Medical and Health Sciences at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Australia. He is a world leading expert in biomechanics, muscle physiology and its integration into sports performance. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your i...

In this episode Jack and John discuss evidence based practice and how clinicians understanding of its key pillars may influence the approach to healthcare. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleticdevelopment.com.au

Dr Alessandro Garofolini is a post doctorate researcher based at Victoria University with a focus on research in myofascial systems and their behaviour in relation to coordination of movement. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise your injury management contact the team at www.melbourneathleti...

Assistant Professor Jacques Courseault is a sport medicine physician based at Tulane University School of Medicine. With clinical practice in sports medicine, Jack explores a recent publication from Assistant Professor Courseault exploring treatment for hypermobility syndromes and their relation to dietary micronutrient intake. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clini...

In this episode we discuss the management of athletic populations during competitive seasons. We aim to explore how this varies from individual to team sports and look to identify which approaches may be helpful at different stages of athletic careers. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance or optimise you...

Following our discussion with Professor Sophia Nimphius we decided that it would be a good opportunity to discuss movement variability and how the definitions used in the paper she discussed by Cowin. This discussion dives into how you can use these definitions of movement variability in your prescription of rehabilitation and training. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury managem...

Professor Sophia Nimphius is a pioneer in sports performance. Not only is she a world leading expert in multiple areas of research, she has has been determined to keep her hand in face to face coaching across her whole career. In this discussion we explore topics from program design to movement variability and communication in coaching. A truly great discussion for anyone in the sports performance...

Massimo Acquaro is a fashion designer and business owner of Observe Gallery, Master of Architecture Student and a track athlete. And with all of this he is only 22 years of age. As our youngest guest we discuss creativity and the creative process, the youth perspective to learning and exploration and how to integrate creativity into healthcare. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury...

In this episode Jack and John discuss recent travel, the exposure to new environments and the value in traveling outside of your day to day environment and culture to get a greater understanding and appreciation for knowledge and learning in healthcare and performance. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performanc...

Hunter Rubino is the High Performance Manager at Calder Cannons football club, physical preparation assistant at Carlton AFL Club and running shoe expert at UpThere Athletics. In this discussion we explore preparation of AFL footballers both in the development age groups and in adult populations as well as the advancement of technology of shoes. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injur...

Dr Julia Kirby is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in paediatric and knee surgery. In this discussion we explore the management of paediatric conditions and how this differs from a surgical perspective to that of adults and her approach to surgeries such as ACL. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Australia. To maximise your performance...

In this discussion Jack and John explore a complex presentation of hamstring tendinopathy that did not follow the conventional management despite following a process that would on the surface appear evidence led. We aim to dissect how to approach such cases when they do not respond how you may expect. Melbourne Athletic Development is a sports and injury management clinic based in Melbourne, Austr...