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RESEARCH UNPACKED

Inform Performance presents RESEARCH UNPACKED our additional episode style where Alistair McKenzie will interview academic authors to efficiently breakdown their work in a digestible and practical way through short interviews.
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Stephania Bell: The Complexity of Surface Selection (ESPN Injury Analyst & Senior Writer)
Episode 143: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Stephania Bell an Injury Analyst & Senior Writer for ESPN. Stephania is a license Physical Therapist, board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist emeritus and certified strength...
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Research Unpacked: Colin Griffin – Achilles Injury Rehab & Lower Limb Biomechanics
Episode 142: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Colin Griffin, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and lower limb Rehabilitation Specialist. In this episode...
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Luke Passman – Flexible Leadership & Performance Modeling (New York Mets Strength & Conditioning Coordinator)
Episode 141: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Luke Passman. Luke has over 13 years of experience working within multidisciplinary teams and has led departments in multiple sports, across various countries and...
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Research Unpacked: Kate Yung PhD – RTP Through a Complex Systems Approach (Director of Medical and Performance Innovations – Kitchee Sports Club)
Episode 140: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Physio and Researcher Kate Yung. Kate has a PhD focused on enhancing return-to-play methodologies through...
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Erik Meira – Scientific Principles in Elite Sports Rehab (Sports Medicine Consultant & Educator)
Episode 139: Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Erik Meira. Erik discusses his background in physical therapy and his approach to rehab and sports medicine. He emphasises the importance of applying...
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Research Unpacked: Matthew DeLand – Role of Adductor Strength Monitoring in Football (Head of Medical – FC Nordsjaelland) ·
Episode 138: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Matthew DeLang a PhD student under the supervision of Professor Kristian Thorborg (Copenhagen University) examining...
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Research Unpacked: Judd Kalkhoven – Modeling for Proactive Injury Management (Associate Lecturer at WSU)
Episode 135: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Judd Kalkhoven an Associate Lecturer at Western Sydney University. Judd has recently completed his PhD...
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Dan Howells – The grey area between Physiotherapy & Strength & Conditioning (Director of Collaborate Sports / Lead Mentor)
Episode 136: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dan Howells founder of Collaborate Sports. Dan is a high performance coach, with a career spanning over 15 years of work in elite sport,...
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Research Unpacked: Dr Dustin Willis – Compassionate Care of Elite Athletes (Quantum Performance)
Episode 135: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Dustin Willis PT, DPT. Dustin is an Assistant Professor in the West Coast University...
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Maggie Awad – Using Biomarkers to Improve Athlete Health & Performance (NP & Elevate Performance Medicine Founder)
Episode 134: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Maggie Awad, FNP-BC. Maggie is a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in personalized-based Functional Sports Medicine for the Pro and Corporate Athlete. Maggie personally trained under world...
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Research Unpacked: Jay Hertel – Chronic Ankle Instability
Episode 133: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Dr Jay Hertel. Jay holds an academic appointment in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (courtesy)...
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Jonas Dodoo – Coaching Return-to-Running (Head Coach & Founder Speedworks Training)
Episode 132: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Jonas Dodoo the Head Coach & Founder Speedworks Training. Jonas developed as a coach through his passion for speed and power and was lucky...
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Research Unpacked: Ola Eriksrud – Deceleration Mechanics
Episode 131: In this Research Unpacked Episode from Inform Performance, Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Ola Eriksrud. Ola is an Associate Professor at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences,...
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Dr Ben Rosenblatt – Intentional Coaching (CEO & Founder of 292 Performance)
Episode 130: Dr Andy McDonald chats to Dr Ben Rosenblatt. Ben is an incredibly experienced and knowledgeable Physical Preparation Coach who has enjoyed a diverse career that has included roles at...
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Research Unpacked: Danny Lum – Isometrics v Traditional Resistance: Comparative Analysis
Episode 129: In this Research Unpacked Episode Dr Dylan Carmody chats to Danny Lum. Danny Lum serves as the Head of Strength & Conditioning at the Singapore Sport Institute, where...
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Fearghal Kerin – T-Junction Hamstring Management
Episode 191: In this episode of the Inform Performance Podcast, Andy McDonald is joined by Dr Fearghal Kerin. Fearghal is a chartered physiotherapist with extensive experience in elite sports. He has worked across Irish sports, including as Rehabilitation Physiotherapist at Leinster Rugby for nine seasons, before transitioning to Chelsea Football Club in the English Premier...
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