Blake Withers
Sports Medicine Project
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.
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Blake Withers
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
#Ep 43 - Part 2 with Simon Bartold + Recap from Lake Mac Half + discussion around why running is awesome (: 28.08.2022 52:32
Send us a Text Message. 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 your email: https://gmail.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=c3dca95db0...
#Ep 42 - Simon Bartold (Part 1) - Are super shoes dead? What is a hyper shoe? Can we predict running injuries from biomechanics? Footwear designs for gender? 21.08.2022 30:05
Send us a Text Message. We cannot wait to share our conversation with Simon Bartold; performance footwear consultant, researcher, educator, mentor, innovator and the owner of Bartold Clinical. In this episode, we covered so many exciting topics that had us buzzing in our seats! Including, are super shoes dead? And what is a hyper shoe!? 😮Simon tells us about the important role of his clinical pra...
#41 - (Part 2 with Kelsey Tobin from Nutrient Nation) FODMAP, GI issues, Training your Gut, Taking on Nutrition with training and more with Kelsey Tobin from Nutrient Nation 17.08.2022 37:52
Send us a Text Message. Part 2 - A cracker episode today with Sports Dietitian, Kelsey Tobin from Nutrient Nation. In this episode we cover, the FODMAP diet (pros and cons), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and groups that would benefit from the FODMAP diet. We also dive into nutrition for performance and how a FODMAP diet may be helpful in relieving gut upset in athletes leading up to major events....
#40 - Runner with outside knee pain 14.08.2022 39:28
Send us a Text Message. We have accidentally uploaded the wrong audio... ahaha. This episode is about a person (Runner) with lateral knee pain. 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 a...
#39 - FODMAP, GI issues, Training your Gut, Taking on Nutrition with training and more with Kelsey Tobin from Nutrient Nation 07.08.2022 36:23
Send us a Text Message. A cracker episode today with Sports Dietitian, Kelsey Tobin from Nutrient Nation. In this episode we cover, the FODMAP diet (pros and cons), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and groups that would benefit from the FODMAP diet. We also dive into nutrition for performance and how a FODMAP diet may be helpful in relieving gut upset in athletes leading up to major events. This was...
Future Health Network (Ep 1) - Short and Sharp Pain Education for Clinicians 03.08.2022 27:51
Send us a Text Message. G'day legends! Exciting news. This episode is our first of many episodes with the Future Health Network. Myself (Blake Withers), Dave Renfrew and Justin Smith are apart of the Future Health Network (look us up on Facebook) which is in short: A tribe of intelligent, compassionate and well-rounded clinicians who want to get better. Simple as that. We looked to answer two ques...
#38 - Plantar heel pain, plantar fasciitis, heel syndrome.. whatever ya want to call it, how do we treat it? 31.07.2022 14:11
Send us a Text Message. How do we approach one of the most common pathologies in health? Plantar heel pain or plantar fasciitis effects up to 1 in 10! That's an absurd amount. Listen as we talk through what we would generally do. All cases are different but speaking generally, there is opportunity of application of the same therapies to multiple patients. Our instagram link is below: https://www.i...
#37 - New & Important paper. Perhaps cortisone is good for Achilles Tendinopathy? Take a listen and you decide 24.07.2022 37:06
Send us a Text Message. We reviewed a new paper that has recently come out titled: 'Effect of Ultrasonography-Guided Corticosteroid Injection vs Placebo Added to Exercise Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy, A Randomized Clinical Trial'.Cortisone has long been avoided for the management of tendinopathy. This paper explains that maybe that idea isn't as well supported as we thought. However, this pap...
#36 - Matt Spicer - New Balance Running (Part 2). All things Footwear Sustainability, New Super Shoes, 1080's, Carbon Plates and What's on The Horizon for New Balance! 17.07.2022 31:05
Send us a Text Message. Pen and paper ready! Part 2 is here (:New Balance are one of the most popular shoes manufactures in the world. Their innovation and attention to detail is second to none. We were lucky enough to have Matt Spicer from New Balance on for todays Podcast talking everything under the sun New Balance and what's on the horizon. I have to admit, I am excited for their next course o...
#35 - Matt Spicer - New Balance Running (Part 1). All things Footwear Sustainability, New Super Shoes, 1080's, Carbon Plates and What's on The Horizon for New Balance! 10.07.2022 41:24
Send us a Text Message. Pen and paper ready! New Balance are one of the most popular shoes manufactures in the world. Their innovation and attention to detail is second to none. We were lucky enough to have Matt Spicer from New Balance on for todays Podcast talking everything under the sun New Balance and what's on the horizon. I have to admit, I am excited for their next course of super shoes. We...
#34 - Dr Katie Schofield, PhD. RED-S, Nutrition, Malnutrition in Gen Pop, Feeling as an Athlete and much more! 04.07.2022 53:03
Send us a Text Message. Want to become a better clinician? Join the Future Health Network.https://www.facebook.com/groups/1791557071152851In todays episode we welcome Dr Katie Schofield from New Zealand to enlighten us on all things Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport. Katie completed her PhD in Low Energy Availability (LEA) and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Her knowledge spans acro...
#33 - Patellofemoral Pain and Iliotibial Band Pain 26.06.2022 44:11
Send us a Text Message. We loved this chat about two common knee injuries. We see them in runners, athletes, kids and the general population. It follows on from our recent discussion about if we need a diagnosis or can we call these conditions exercise induced knee pain or load related knee pain? When would it change our management and do we need to get specific? We cover pathophysiology, assessme...
#32 - Pt 2. How should people think about orthotics? 22.06.2022 32:14
Send us a Text Message. WE ARE BACK AGAIN! Justin Smith joins us again. Talking all things foot orthosis. I will keep it short. This is our bias, hope it challenges yours. We are very open to have people on who don't agree, we only all want to get better with our orthotic prescription, management and understanding. Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/Sport...
#30 - Orthopaedic Foot & ankle Surgeon - Dr Steven Kent. We talked Talar Dome lesions, Achilles Surgery, Forefoot Surgery, Accessory Navicular, Chronic Ankle Instability and more! 19.06.2022 1:26:04
Send us a Text Message. Good your notepad and google drive ready! This episode has some incredible insight and learnings! Future health network: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1791557071152851Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportsmedicineproject/Dr Steven Kent's YouTube channelhttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheFootAnkleOrthopaedicSurgeonDr Kent is an orthopaedic surgeon operating in Newcastle...
#29 - Argument series.. Do you need a Diagnosis or need to know which tissue is sensitive? Can we be more vague? Do you patients care? 15.06.2022 32:04
Send us a Text Message. We planned to talk about shin splints...Instead we talked about whether you need a dx. Remember, there is always more nuanced to the conversation but we agreed to disagreed. In some cases, it might be easy to give a dx, but is it required? This is something we go through every day as clinicians! Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/S...
#28 - Dr Kevin Kirby. Forgive the Audio.. Orthotic Therapy, Biomechanics with Running, Super Shoes & how they work?, Custom orthotics v Others, Tissue Capacity & more! 13.06.2022 1:04:07
Send us a Text Message. FORGIVE THE AUDIO.This was an episode that I will remember for a long time. I remember learning about his contribution to the podiatry world in University and now I am teaching it. It was a real honour! I still use his famous Kirby Skive in my clinical practice! Dr. Kevin Kirby graduated from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1983 and completed his first year...
#27 - Case studies. Sesamoiditis & Knee Osteoarthritis 02.06.2022 27:07
Send us a Text Message. G'day legends! Todays episode is two cracking case studies on Sesamoiditis & Knee Osteoarthritis. We talk everything we did, management and treatment. Listen in so you're prepared for your next patient! These are bloody common and typically do get mismanaged! Support the Show. Clinical content to help you day to day:https://patreon.com/SportsMedicineProject?utm_medium=c...
#26 - Alicia Edge - Compeat Nutrition. RED-S, Nutrition Management for Athletes, Weight Loss, Body Composition and more... 29.05.2022 55:55
Send us a Text Message. A great chat with Alicia Edge from Compeat Nutrition about sports nutrition. This episode is full of great information regarding training for performance, RED-S and LEA and how clinicians can get better at identifying or flagging when a referral to a dietitian may be indicated as well as how to generate that referral. RED-S doesn’t just happen to elite athletes, it can happ...
#25 - Foot and Ankle Surgeon - Mr Ahmad Malik. 22.05.2022 1:09:55
Send us a Text Message. A great episode discussing foot and ankle operative and non-operative management options. We were very lucky to gain the knowledge and expertise from Dr Ahmad Malik, London Foot and Ankle Surgeon. Dr Ahmad Malik has a particular interest in sports injuries, trauma and complex foot deformities and believes in treating patients surgically only when all other measures have bee...
#24 - Shoulder Surgery, Orthotics, Lisfranc and Severs Management 15.05.2022 41:20
Send us a Text Message. Today's episode we talk on many topics. Don't mind the audio for the first few minutes - still figuring the mics out...We added a new segment into the podcast. You guys have to head over to the instagram and send us a question/case study/Clinical quesiton and we will answer it. Anything goes, as long as it sits within the musculoskeletal system. Instagram link: https://www....
#23 - Can Shoes Prevent Injury? 08.05.2022 36:54
Send us a Text Message. Can shoes prevent injury? Have a listen to hear our thoughts! Spoiler alert! Probably not, but that can be very useful for other aspects of injury management. In this episode we chat footwear and how you can start to think about prescribing shoes/shoe characteristics for particular injuries and foot types. We go through some real cases to get you thinking and talk through o...
#22 - An Evidence Based Guide to Running Return 05.05.2022 17:06
Send us a Text Message. How to build back from injury and how to build your running in general. It's a simply concept I think both clinicians and patients are able to understand. Remember - it's not a race. Longevity of running should be the goal, not getting back two weeks earlier. The biggest risk factor for Injury is a previous injury. Ask yourself, is a few weeks really worth it? Follow the co...
Dr Sian Allen - Wearable Technology & Data Analytics 02.05.2022 1:05:24
Send us a Text Message. Can we use wearable technology to be better clinicians in practice? 👩🏼⚕️How do we get better at interpreting the data for athletic performance? ⛹🏻♂️We think wearable technology can improve your performance when used with the right knowledge, which you will get from listening in to this podcast! 🎤 We learnt so much during this chat, we know you will too! 🤸🏻♀️“Sian h...
Clinical Treasure: The Most Important Appointment. 28.04.2022 9:39
Send us a Text Message. This one is for the clinicians and students! G'day you made snakes,Today's episode is short and sweet with Justin Smith. Justin is a clinical educator, Podiatrist and absolute weapon of a teacher. We are talking about the review appointment. The appointment after the initial. This is a common one that people tend to get stuck with. I understand though, we think as long as t...
Strength Training for Running Injuries & Performance 25.04.2022 46:05
Send us a Text Message. What's up rockstars? We are back to our normal schedule! How sure are you strength training helps reduce or even prevent running injuries? There isn't a lot of research out there, I mean... logically it make sense but when we try to create the conditions for it to be true, we don't see it. Don't get me wrong, we both prescribe regular strength training to all of our patient...
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