Episode 164: In this episode of the Informed Performance Podcast, Scott Hulm, a Senior AFL Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at the Western Bulldogs, shares insights from his extensive experience in sports physiotherapy and his ongoing PhD research. A recognized expert in injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance optimization, Scott delves into the complexities of muscle-tendon unit injuries, with…

Episode 163: In our first episode of the Sports Performance Leadership show powered by Inform Performance, Pete Mcknight interviews Rich Hunwicks, an established authority in applied high-performance sport & leadership. Rich is a World Cup Finalist, Challenge Cup and Super League winning performance coach, who currently delivers as keynote speaker in the corporate sector whilst…

Episode 162: In this episode of the Inform Performance podcast, Andy Mcdonald interviews Romain Tourillon, a Physiotherapist, Researcher, Educator and Consultant on the foot and ankle complex. He is currently leading the foot-ankle service at the Swiss Olympic Medical of La Tour Hospital in Geneva (Switzerland). Romain is also involved in a PhD thesis on the…

Episode 161: In this episode of the Athletic Shoulder podcast, Ben Ashworth interviews Dr Margie Olds, a leading physiotherapist specialising in shoulder instability. Margie has extensive international experience, she has worked as a physiotherapist in New Zealand, the USA, and the UK and she was the lead therapist for British Canoeing and attended the Athens…

Episode 160: In this episode, Steve Barrett talks to Paul Schaffran, the executive assistant of the managing director and head of strategy and youth development for Borussia Dortmund, sharing his unique journey in sports science and youth development. Paul discusses his educational background, the challenges of balancing family and career, and the innovative sports science…

Episode 159: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jo Clubb. Jo is an international Sports Science Consultant with extensive experience in elite professional team sports through her company Global Performance Insights. Jo has over a decade in applied sports science, she has worked with top teams including the Buffalo Bills (NFL), Buffalo Sabres (NHL), and Premier…

Episode 158: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dylan Carmody chats to Bryan Heiderscheit. Bryan is a Physical Therapist, Biomechanist and Professor/Vice Chair of research in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, he is also the director of UW Badger Athletic Performance….

Episode 157: Steve Barrett chats to Shaun McLaren. Shaun is a S&C coach at Newcastle Falcons. Through employment and consultancy, he has previously worked with UEFA, England and GB Rugby League, The NBA, MLS Next, The Premier League, Aston Villa FC, Brisbane Broncos, and Nottingham Rugby, to name a few. Shaun is also a Professor…

Episode 156: Ben Ashworth chats to Jo Gibson. Jo is a Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist working at the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and a Consultant for R4P. She has worked as a Shoulder Specialist since 1995 and lectures nationally and Internationally about assessment and rehabilitation of the shoulder complex. Jo has…

Episode 155: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr Steve Thompson a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning (S&C) Coaching at Sheffiled Hall University. In this episode Steve and Andy discuss the current state of VBT research and application, including profiling and velocity loss. They also explore the use of…