The Hockey Physiotherapy Podcast

On this episode, the boys discuss techniques for tackling retrocalcaneal bursitis. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockeyphysiother...

On this episode, Ben and Tom are excited to be joined by Sean Skahan of Skahan Sports. We discuss the realm of hockey strength and conditioning, the relationship and communication between Medical Staff and Strength and Conditioning coaches, and a few stories along the way. Check out Sean's book Total Hockey Training, and his podcast of the same name. Give him a follow on Instagram @sskahan, an...

On this episode, Ben and Tom are pleased to be joined by Meg Harrington, a PhD Candidate out of the University of Toronto. We have a great discussion about femeroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) in goaltenders, that ranges from techniques and strategies that could be implemented, to her previous and current research involving FAIS and goalie biomechanics. You can find Meg on Instagram @_megh...

Ben and Tom are back to discuss cuts and lacerations during hockey practices/games, first aid reminders, and equipment/prevention. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com with any quest...

On this episode, Ben and Tom are joined by Matt Kelly, a Physiotherapist and Researcher currently based out of Ottawa. We have a great discussion on everything hip related in the hockey world, from cam morphology to skating load. You can find him @the.athletic.hip on Instagram for great material. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our lis...

On this episode, Ben and Tom are joined by Natalie Schwarz, as she discusses her research through McGill University: "Kinematic Differences Between Sexes during Backwards Skating in Ice Hockey". Natalie provides great insight into the intricacies of backward skating, the differences in mechanics between male and female athletes, and the potential for equipment innovation. SPONSOR: We hav...

On this episode of The Hockey Physiotherapy Podcast, the boys welcome Ryan Mc Laughlin.  Ryan is a VALD Regional Marketing Manager in Performance. Ryan has an extensive background in Sport Science and Strength and Conditioning in team sport. Ryan has worked with athletes in Rugby, Soccer and Gaelic Football from his time in his home country of Ireland, and since moving to Canada he has expanded hi...

The boys have a broad discussion on shooting mechanics and rehab in this week's episode! SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com with any questions or feedback Instagram: @thehockey...

Welcome back! The boys have another episode, this time to discuss what they believe to be important for players during the season. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com with any quest...

The boys are back this week to discuss Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) research, use in a hockey population, and their own opinions and uses of BFR. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com...

We are back to wrap up Summer 2025 with a few discussions - from recent articles to recent endeavours we recap our summer. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code. Check them out at sportsmap.com.au Email us at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com with any questions or...

On today's episode, Ben and Tom discuss the influence physiotherapists may have on skating. Head over to our Instagram (@thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast) where Thomas lays this out in a "Skating Quadrants" framework. SPONSOR: We have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given our listeners a discount code! Listen to this podcast for the discount code....

We are back! This week, we discuss how we communicate with parents of hockey kids during an injury or rehab. Minor hockey for many is an incredible time and creates lots of memories, but can have its challenges with injury, and helping navigate the player and parent(s) through it is of utmost importance. SPONSOR: we have been lucky enough to get a sponsorship through SportsMAP, and they have given...

We're back with Episode 20! On today's episode we review the Warwick Agreement on Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAI syndrome): an International Consensus Statement by Griffin et al. (2016) Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod

First interview of 2025! We talk all things ACL with Dr. Justin Losciale. Justin is a wealth of knowledge as well as his research and clinical experience, and gave us a great deal of insight on current literature. Tune in for lots of great information applicable to your practice! Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiotherapypod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypod...

On this episode, Ben and Tom have a discussion about the annoying injury in the hockey world that is lace bite. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use the code PHYSIO10 for 10% off your next order!

Happy Holidays everyone! We bring back the wish list, and discuss some goals for 2025. We want to thank you all for listening in 2024, and hope you have a safe and happy holiday season. See you in the New Year! Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutriti...

On this episode, Ben and Tom catch up with Jon Geller, Business Development Manager with VALD Performance. We discuss the great products of VALD, as well as discussion of on- and off-ice testing. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use t...

On today's episode, Ben and Tom share their thoughts on hip mobility in the hockey player population. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use the code PHYSIO10 for 10% off your next order

On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss a variety of topics with Joe Sawicki, Director of Sports Medicine at Shattuck-St. Mary's. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use the code PHYSIO10 for 10% off your next order

On this episode, Ben and Tom MCL injuries, current literature, and more. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysipod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod. ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use the code PHYSIO10 for 10% your next order.

On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss patients they have had with interesting injuries, and the things they have learned from them. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysipod@gmail.com Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and on X @hockeyphysiopod. ADAPT NUTRITION: Check it out at adaptnutrition.co and use the code PHYSIO10 for 10% your next order.

On this episode, Ben and Tom discuss some of the screening tools and measurements they use in-season, and periodically with their teams. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com. Check us out on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and X @hockeyphysiopod

On today’s episode, Ben and Tom discuss bony injuries of the foot and ankle (primarily) from pucks. Please give us any feedback at thehockeyphysiopod@gmail.com. Check us on Instagram @thehockeyphysiotherapypodcast, and X @hockeyphysiopod

Back to back shoulder episodes! On today’s episode, Ben and Tom dive back in to shoulder pathologies: this time with acromioclavicular (AC) joint injuries