Blake Withers

Sports Medicine Project

Health EN ↓ 142 episodes

Join Blake as he dives into the world of Sports Medicine — from injuries and injections to running and performance. Perfect for clinicians and healthcare enthusiasts, this fortnightly podcast blends real-life clinical insights with evidence-based discussions to help you treat smarter and work better. With a background in research, biomechanics, and podiatry, Blake shares practical tips you can actually use to improve patient outcomes and stay up to date. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in conflicting advice on how to manage injuries — this podcast will cut through the noise.

Author

Blake Withers

Category

Health

Podcast website

blakewithers.podia.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Dr Jorge Chahla (Pt 2), MD, PhD Orthopedist Sports Medicine Surgeon and Scientist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Team Physician Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox 03.09.2023

Send us a Text Message. SKIP TO 14 minutes TO HEAR from Dr. Jorge Chahla. Kelly and I discuss Kelly returning to running 4 weeks post femoral stress reaction, too... soon? Dr Jorge Chahla is a renowned orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago, specializing in intricate knee, hip, and shoulder issues, along with sports-related injuries. He is a team physician for esteemed teams like the Chicago White So...

87. Dr Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD Orthopedist Sports Medicine Surgeon and Scientist at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush. Team Physician Chicago Bulls 🏀 and Chicago White Sox 27.08.2023

Send us a Text Message. SKIP TO 29 MINUTES TO HEAR from Dr. Jorge Chahla who is a renowned orthopedic surgeon based in Chicago, specializing in intricate knee, hip, and shoulder issues, along with sports-related injuries. He is a team physician for esteemed teams like the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Fire. Holding an Assistant Professor role at Rush University Medical Center, Dr....

86. Dr Taylor Goldberg - Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Disorders MasterClass. Part 2 13.08.2023

Send us a Text Message. Head back on Episode to hear Part 1 if you haven't! Join us for an illuminating exploration of hypermobility with Dr. Taylor Goldberg, a chiropractor grounded in evidence-based practice! In this episode, Dr. Goldberg unravels the intricacies of hypermobility, delving into its effects on the body and offering effective management strategies. Discover how hypermobility can sh...

85. Dr Taylor Goldberg - Hypermobility and Connective Tissue Disorders MasterClass. Part 1. 06.08.2023

Send us a Text Message. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of hypermobility with Dr Taylor Goldberg, a knowledgeable and evidence based chiropractor! In this episode, Taylor sheds light on the intricacies of hypermobility, its impact on the body, and effective management strategies. Discover how hypermobility can influence various aspects of health and movement, and gain valuable insight...

84. Bronte Williamson - Disordering Eating & Understanding nutrition as Allied Health 30.07.2023

Send us a Text Message. Listen through to Bronte Williamson talking everything nutrition & eating disordering. She is the director of Nourished Not Deprived and a wealth of knowledge! Bronte Williamson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Lead Dietitian and the Director of Nourished Not Deprived, graduating with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetic Honours from the University of Newcastle, C...

83. Dr Jai Kumar - ACL SURGERY & CROSS BRACING Pt2. Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in disorders of the knee and shoulder 23.07.2023

Send us a Text Message. Dr Jai Kumar is a Newcastle orthopaedic surgeon specialising in disorders of the knee and shoulder. He was born and raised in Newcastle, NSW, completing undergraduate studies in Science/Law in his hometown before graduating from the University of Sydney Medical Program with Honours. He then completed his general orthopaedic training through the Australian Orthopaedic Associ...

82. Dr Jai Kumar - ACL SURGERY Pt1. Orthopaedic surgeon specialising in disorders of the knee and shoulder 16.07.2023

Send us a Text Message. Dr Jai Kumar is a Newcastle orthopaedic surgeon specialising in disorders of the knee and shoulder. He was born and raised in Newcastle, NSW, completing undergraduate studies in Science/Law in his hometown before graduating from the University of Sydney Medical Program with Honours. He then completed his general orthopaedic training through the Australian Orthopaedic Associ...

81. Antony Lo (Pt2) - Musculoskeletal/Ortho, Sports, and Pelvic Health Physio + Patella Surgery, ITB Biomechanics, Force plates, Running assessments and more! 09.07.2023

Send us a Text Message. Wrap your ears around Part 2Antony Lo is a physiotherapist, educator and podcast host from Australia who works at the junction of Musculoskeletal/Ortho, Sports, and Pelvic Health. He runs The Physio Detective Clinic, My PT Education, The Women’s Health Podcast, and The Diastasis Project. He helps the general public and health and fitness professionals who struggle to progre...

80. Antony Lo (Pt1) - Musculoskeletal/Ortho, Sports, and Pelvic Health Physio + 3rd Metatarsal Stress Reactions / Telehealth Stress fractures and Plyometric Programming 02.07.2023

Send us a Text Message. Antony Lo is a physiotherapist, educator and podcast host from Australia who works at the junction of Musculoskeletal/Ortho, Sports, and Pelvic Health. He runs The Physio Detective Clinic, My PT Education, The Women’s Health Podcast, and The Diastasis Project. He helps the general public and health and fitness professionals who struggle to progress their clients by cutting...

79 - Caitlin Daley (Pt2) - Pelvic floor, Running & Females Health specialist physio + Stress fractures, Return to Running, Injury of the week, Biomechanics and Anatomy 26.06.2023

Send us a Text Message. In this captivating episode, we continue our exploration of women's health physiotherapy with the remarkable Caitlin. Join us as Caitlin shares her extensive expertise and sheds light on various aspects of women's health, emphasizing the importance of specialized care. From delving into common conditions to emphasizing the significance of pelvic floor health, this conversat...

79 - Caitlin Daley (Pt1) - Pelvic floor, Running & Females Health specialist physio 18.06.2023

Send us a Text Message. G'day legends, Join us in this episode as we dive into the world of women's health physiotherapy with the incredible Caitlin. With her expertise and experience, Caitlin sheds light on various aspects of women's health and the importance of specialized care. From discussing common conditions to highlighting the significance of pelvic floor health, this conversation offers va...

78 - Assessing Runners with Injury and Pain: Making Informed Decisions about Running in Races - A Clinician's Framework 04.06.2023

Send us a Text Message. Seriousness - soft tissue v bony pathology (high v low risk) Irritability/painGoal of the race - A race? PB? Just want to get it done? Race characteristicsPsychology & Archetype of person of the person Impact of any future events/how much rest can you have after the event TimeOffload tools Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/Spo...

76 - Midfoot Stress Fractures, Case studies, Instagram Cr*p, Consequences of not getting Imaging & Online Telehealth 21.05.2023

Send us a Text Message. Patreon: https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkYarning about stress fractures, Telehealth, Teaching, MTSS, Mx of injuries before races and imaging. Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=...

75 - Connor Gleadhill - Research to Clinical practice and Critical appraisel 14.05.2023

Send us a Text Message. Connor Gleadhill is a senior physiotherapist who has high level experience working with the injured athlete and managing complex musculoskeletal pain. Connor completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2012, receiving Honours and a Health Faculty Medal. Now a clinician-researcher, Connor is a current PhD candidate and lecturer at the University of Newcastle. In his research,...

74 - Dr Ebonie Rio - Tendon Masterclass. Gold standard Tendon Management, Assessment & Clinical reasoning. 07.05.2023

Send us a Text Message. Dr Ebonie Rio is a post doc researcher at La Trobe University and has completed her PhD in tendon pain, Masters Sports Phys, B. Phys (Hons) and B. App Sci. Her clinical career has included Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Australian Ballet School, Melbourne Heart Football Club, Alphington Sports Medicine Centre, Victorian Institute of Sport, 2006 Co...

73 - Dr Rich Willy Course Rehash and Summary. Our learnings, points and insight. 30.04.2023

Send us a Text Message. We recently attended Dr Rich Willys 2-day course in Melbourne talking tendon, bone and muscle! Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sp...

72 - Matthew Clarke - Sports Podiatry, Elite runner & Olympian working @ Sports Medicine Clinic. 23.04.2023

Send us a Text Message. Meet Matt, a La Trobe University graduate with a Bachelor of Applied Sciences and Masters of Podiatric Practice. Since his graduate year, he has been working in sports podiatry, collaborating with some of Australia's top athletes. Matt himself represented Australia at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, providing him with invaluable experience and insight into the crucial role of...

71 - Alex Bell (Ned Brockmann's Physio) Part 2 + DnM on the healthcare 16.04.2023

Send us a Text Message. Skip in 42 minutes to get straight to Alex! Alex is a running physio who completed his Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Monash University and finished his physiotherapy degree in New York City. He specializes in high-level biomechanical assessment, using instrumented treadmills, 2D motion analysis, and force plate data to create individualized treatment programs for inju...

70 - Alex Bell (Ned Brockmann's Physio) Part 1 - What a bloke! 10.04.2023

Send us a Text Message. Alex is a running physio who completed his Bachelor degree in Physiotherapy at Monash University and finished his physiotherapy degree in New York City. He specializes in high-level biomechanical assessment, using instrumented treadmills, 2D motion analysis, and force plate data to create individualized treatment programs for injury prevention and performance enhancement. H...

69 - Jessica Stenson pt2 (Australian Olympic Marathoner) + Clinical conversations 02.04.2023

Send us a Text Message. Sign up (: https://www.patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorIn this podcast, you will hear the inspiring story of Jessica Stenson, an Australian distance runner who discovered her passion for running as a child in Naracoorte, South Australia. Her rise in Australian distance running began with victories in road and cross-country races, which led...

68 - Jessica Stenson (Australian Marathon Champion) + Case studies, Importance of Identifying, Exciting News, Ganglion Cysts & Wrist Fractures 26.03.2023

Send us a Text Message. Sign up (: https://www.patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorSupport the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sports...

67 - Adam Didyk (Prt3) - Running Coach (TeamTempoRun) Coach (Jessica Stenson - GOLD - Marathon + Greg Lehman Course, Do you need a dx? Over complicating biomechanics 12.03.2023

Send us a Text Message. In episode 67 of The Sports Medicine Project, hosts Blake and Kelly speak with Adam Didyk about running and coaching. They discuss topics such as collaboration between clinicians and coaches, the benefits of coaches for clinicians, and strategies for progressing runners with volume and intensity while minimizing injury risks. They also touch on running retraining, the impac...

Foot & Ankle Surgeon - Dr Steven Kent (reshare) 05.03.2023

Send us a Text Message. Every health care professional needs to listen to these insights! Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=join_linkSign up for a free weekly Research review about topics related to Sports Medicine straight to you...

65 - Exploring Menstrual Cycles, Happy Careers, Pain Management, Fractured feet and confessions from our experience: Insights from Us 26.02.2023

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, we cover a range of topics including the menstrual cycle and how it affects performance, the satisfaction of working as a physio, the challenge of managing pain in sensitive tissues, the power and pitfalls of social media for healthcare professionals, and how personality affects language used in the clinic. We also touch on patient success stories, the impo...

64 - Dr Peter Malliaras -Pt 2 - Lower Limb tendinopathy 19.02.2023

Send us a Text Message. Skip 30 minutes in to get straight to Dr Mallirias. Find out everything about corses and Dr Peter Malliaras https://www.tendinopathyrehab.comDr. Mallirias has been an active researcher in the field of tendinopathy for the past 15 years and obtained his PhD in this area in 2006. His extensive experience and knowledge make him a valuable guest, and we are grateful to have him...

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