The APX Physiology Podcast

I go through an interactive coaching session to help identify blocks and come up with a strategy to overcome them.

Episode #222 - An Introduction to Osteoarthritis *** Recording this one was a real privilege. I’d like to introduce you to a lady by the name of Debra Bakowska. Debra is a Doctor of Osteopathy and had a Masters in Physiotherapy. She was my main tutor during my Osteopathy degree and I owe a lot of my concepts and treatment methods to her. *** To say Debra has a wealth of knowledge would be an under...

In the second instalment of the Self Development Podcast Series I discuss why it’s so important to have a vision of where you want to go and who you want to be. *** This episode includes an interactive element where you can do a “self assessment” on how clear you are with your vision and how you can work on it on a daily basis

In this episode, Geoff and I discuss his new book “From Fear Of Failure To Flying High”; his story of how he overcame his fear of failure to achieving success. This is a great episode for anyone looking to improve their business and finances. 

Part 1 of the Self Development Series: Perception *** I discuss where our perceptions come from and how we can shape them through careful analysis of the content we consume

I'm joined by Osteopath Will Bosson to discuss the myths behind stretching and what you can do to improve your mobility 

I go through my top 3 tips for helping clients feel muscles more effectively, enhance movement and get the most out of their training sessions.

I discuss the lung meridian according to TCM and how it affects training the shoulders

I discuss my thoughts on how we can improve the health and fitness industry in order to help our clients and patients as much as possible. 

Bonn and I play question roulette with 2 questions being about how to improve training for function and martial arts and 2 questions being ones we've never seen before. 

Don takes me through how and why you should be tracking your HRV and how to apply the data to your own training and recovery programme

I discuss the mechanics of a barbell glute bridge and the effects it has on the body. I also discuss factors that need to be considered for post natal training and Bikini athlete exercise selection

Jay talks me through his latest prep and the difficulties he faced in the run up to it. We discuss how he overcame the problems he faced and how he used his setbacks as motivation to work harder. 

In this episode I explain my treatment model and how I screen people in person. This goes through the physiological differences between muscle and fascia and how both need to be considered and understood when treating and training people. *** I also explain the joint and structural changes that are created when people do unilateral sports for a long period of time. I go through what this does to t...

In this episode I give a Lehman's guide to lower back issues, what to do, what you may have done and the best plan of action. This is an ideal reference to give to clients who have sustained a lower back injury and are unsure what to do. *** The functional anatomy muscle of the episode is the TFL. I expand on my functional anatomy video on the TFL and give a more in depth description of what the m...

In this episode, Master Yoga Instructor Kim Tang takes me through spinal biomechanics in Yoga and why is is just as much about strength as it is about flexibility.  *** Kim and I also discuss how restrictions manifest in our body and how our mental state creates restrictions and vice versa.  *** This is a great listen for anyone looking to use Yoga as a vehicle towards greater health and...

In this episode Will and I interview neurologist Stasha Gominak on the effects of vitamin D supplementation on sleep and the microbiome. *** Stasha takes us through how she started as a neurologist and how she began her research. She then moves onto vitamin D and the impact it had on her patient’s sleep along with other aspects of their lives. *** Interestingly, high levels of vitamin D supplement...

In this episode I discuss the main difference between compound and isolation movements, when and why one is more applicable and how this affects our programme design. *** I also go through the concept of internal vs external mechanics. External mechanics of when machines are strongest and weakest has become incredibly popular in the past 5 years. This being said, understanding external mechanics i...

In this episode I discuss Liver anatomy and how problems with the Liver can create issues with muscles further afield. *** I discuss the "forgotten" leg muscles such as the Popliteus, Gracilis and Sartorius and what they do during gait. I also explain the link between them and the Liver. *** Finally I go through common knee pain presentations, how they come about and what you can do to address the...

APX Treatments Therapist Will Bosson and I discuss Will's recent literature review on the effectiveness of HVT's on improving proprioception. Will informs me what the latest research is saying, how proprioception is measured and it's clinical significance for practitioners.

Is hip hinging bad for your kidneys? *** This is my hypothesis question in my latest episode. The more I learn about the body, the more I learn about some fascinating correlations. These are things such as the relationships between fascia, organs and muscles as well as which muscles become inhibited when organs are under strain. *** Hip hinging as a stand alone movement is obviously not bad for yo...

I'm joined by Deca-Ironman, Strongman and ex professional footballer Dan Reeve on the show to discuss hybrid training methods and how to integrate endurance work into your weigh training regime.

I discuss the functional anatomy of the Tibialis Anterior and how it can be applied to training. *** I also explain the stomach line meridian from TCM, how this links to the Tibialis muscle and what you can do to improve it. *** Research paper reference: Chon et al. (2012) Co-contraction of ankle dorsiflexors and transverse abdominis function in patients with low back pain

0:00 - About Matt and how he practises 7:00 - Task specificity and rehabilitation 12:15 - The validity of evidence approaches 24:10 - The importance of case histories 30:00 - Gait analysis and it’s relevance to treatment/training 45:45 - Sports specific training

I discuss 3 main topics including: Deadlift technique and whether the "shoulders back" cue is appropriate or not Evening fasting and why I've been having my last meal of the day between 4-5pm How organ function can provide the missing link behind muscle inhibition and chronic injuries