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Sports Medicine Project

Hosted by Blake Withers · health · EN-US · 138 episodes

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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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What is Sports Medicine Project about?

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.

Who hosts Sports Medicine Project?

Sports Medicine Project is hosted by Blake Withers. The show has published 138 episodes to date.

What has Sports Medicine Project covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Tendon Stiffness, Strength Deficits and the Neuroscience We're Missing w/ Dr Pat Vallance" (30 August 2026, 71 minutes), "Understanding Osteoarthritis w/ Ben Steele-Turner" (19 August 2026, 60 minutes), and "Muscle Injuries: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation & Return to Play w/" (6 July 2026, 66 minutes).

How often does Sports Medicine Project publish?

Sports Medicine Project publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 138 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Sports Medicine Project?

Booking probability for Sports Medicine Project is 25%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Sports Medicine Project requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Sports Medicine Project's contact route on record: verified email.

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The strongest fits for Sports Medicine Project are Health & Wellness Services. Sports Medicine Project has a health audience.

About the host

Blake Withers hosts Sports Medicine Project, a health show with 138 episodes published.

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  • Episode #137

    Tendon Stiffness, Strength Deficits and the Neuroscience We're Missing w/ Dr Pat Vallance

    Aug 30, 20261h 11mS2

    with Dr Pat Vallance In this episode: Bent knee versus straight knee calf raises for Achilles rehab Why calf position changes muscle activation Achilles tendinopathy and tendon strain Tendon stiffness and why it matters...

  • Episode #136

    Understanding Osteoarthritis w/ Ben Steele-Turner

    Aug 19, 20261 hourS2

    Every major osteoarthritis guideline in the world lists weight management as core care. Ben Steele-Turner's scoping review pulled together 79 records on what physiotherapists do, and the picture is messy. Clinician...

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    Muscle Injuries: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation & Return to Play w/

    Jul 6, 20261h 6mS2

    Muscle injuries remain one of the most challenging conditions in sport. In this episode, sports physiotherapist Murray Leyland joins us to discuss the latest evidence on muscle injury diagnosis, rehabilitation, and...

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    Strengthening vs Stretching for FAI Syndrome: Which Works Best?

    Jun 26, 20261h 4mS2

    Paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/03/bjsports-2025-110986 In this episode, Professor Joanne Kemp discusses the latest evidence on femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome and challenges common...

  • Sports Medicine Project

    Does Comfort Beat Biomechanics? Footwear & Calf Science with Dr Kim Hébert-Losier

    Jun 8, 20261h 14mS12

    Follow Kim https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-hebert-losier/ Summary Dr. Kim Hebert-Loser shares insights on calf muscle function, footwear technology, injury prevention, and the future of personalized shoe design...

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    The Stress Fracture Epidemic That Isn't

    May 1, 202612 minS2

    Stress fractures feel like they're everywhere lately but I don't think its changing disproportionately. I dig into why, what's really going on, and which bits of the "epidemic" narrative I think hold up. Refs: Bennell...

  • Episode #131

    What Better Persistent Pain Care Actually Looks Like | Dr Nardia Klem

    Mar 30, 20261h 33mS2

    <p>In this episode, we explore questions such as:</p><p>Why does pain persist despite multiple high-quality treatments?</p><p>What does it actually mean to say pain is multifaceted, and how should that change clinical...

  • Episode #130

    Clinical Considerations in Achilles Tendon and Navicular Stress Fracture Surgery | Dr Gerald Yeo

    Jan 28, 20261h 31mS2

    <p>In this episode of the Sports Medicine Project, Blake Withers is joined by Dr. Gerald Yeo, a renowned foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon, to discuss the intricacies of foot and ankle surgeries, particularly focusing...

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    Selecting the Right ASICS Blast Shoe for Your Patient: Superblast, Novablast, Sonicblast, Megablast and Dynablast

    Dec 7, 202512 minS0

    <p>Confused by all the ASICS “Blast” shoes? In this video I break down the entire Blast family and help you match the right shoe to your running.Megablast – max stack, FF TURBO SQUARED, ultra-bouncy long run and easy...

  • Episode #129

    Shockwave Therapy vs. Exercise: What Works Best for the Hamstring?

    Nov 30, 202555 minS2

    <p>Summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, Blake Withers interviews Aidan Rich, a sports and exercise physiotherapist, about his research on proximal hamstring tendinopathy and the recent randomized control trial...

  • Episode #128

    Foot function & Foot Orthosis w/ Ian Griffiths #128

    Oct 26, 20251h 46mS2

    <p>Audio a little quiet last 54 mins. </p><p><br></p><p>Ian is a sports podiatrist and educator who helps people stay active and reach their goals through evidence-based pain and injury management. A keen runner...

  • Episode #127

    Relative energy deficiency in sport: What Every Athlete & Clinician Must Know #127

    Oct 19, 202514 minS2

    <p>Breakdown of Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S), what it is, why clinicians and athletes should care, key stats/facts that often get missed, and practical screening you can use tomorrow in clinic or with...

  • Episode #126

    Stress Fractures in Runners | What They Are and Why They Matter #126

    Oct 6, 202511 minS2

    <p>Stress fractures are one of the most common running injuries (up to 20% of them), but what actually are they, why do they happen, and why do some take longer to recover than others?In this video, I explain: • What a...

  • Episode #125

    Fact Or Myth? Flat Feet & Foot Orthosis w/ Dr Gabriel Moisan #125

    Sep 28, 20251h 36mS2

    <p>Find Gabriel:</p><p><br /></p><p>https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Gabriel-Moisan</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabriel-moisan-a382aaa7/</p><p>In this conversation, Blake Withers interviews Gabriel Moisan, a...

  • Episode #124

    Running Injuries w/ Luke Nelson #124

    Sep 21, 20251h 29mS2

    <p>Find Luke: https://www.instagram.com/sportschiroluke/</p><p>Luke is a titled Sports & Exercise Chiropractor, Running Coach, and Strength Coach with over 20 years of experience in private practice in Melbourne. He has...

  • Episode #123

    Getting Paid In HealthCare: The Good, the Bad & the Awkward. Can Employee make 200k? #123

    Sep 14, 20251h 4mS2

    <p><br /></p><p>Get some help with Jack: https://www.clinicmastery.com</p><p>Find Jack: https://www.instagram.com/jackdobrien/</p><p><br /></p><p>Summary</p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, Blake Withers and Jack...

  • Episode #122

    Running for a PhD: Can Changing Your Gait Instantly Reduce Knee Pain? #122

    Sep 7, 202511 minS2

    <p>study link :https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9884822/pdf/fspor-04-1048655.pdf</p><p><br></p><p>Key takeaways: </p><p><br></p><p>Gait modifications can immediately reduce patellofemoral pain in some...

  • Episode #120

    Online Running Influencers: Coaches, Con Artists & Evidence Informed? with Issac Heyne #121

    Aug 24, 20251h 34mS2

    <p>Issac instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaacheyne/</p><p>Substack: https://substack.com/@isaacheyne?r=jxf68&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadhAnzfZo7PbmOOABf-9MoarClQRKfYUPEdbOD-PgKY6y...

  • Episode #120

    Foot Orthoses Explained: What Every Health Professional Should Know #120

    Aug 18, 202531 minS0

    <p>Foot orthoses are more than just plastic shells and we need to evaluate them appropriately if we want to better help patients.</p><p>Here is how I think about foot orthoses—covering assessment, materials, and the...

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    Super Shoes or Super Risk? Are Super Shoes really the best race shoe? Jack Crago #119

    Aug 3, 202550 minS0

    <p> Blake Withers and Jack Craigo discuss the nuances of running shoes, particularly focusing on super shoes and their suitability for different runners. They explore the importance of shoe fit, the role of retail in...

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