Front Line to Finish Line: an SEM Essentials Podcast by FSEM

In this episode of Frontline to Finish Line, we explore the challenges and solutions around promoting physical activity for people with long-term health conditions. Dr Hamish Reid shares insights on risk perception, pre-participation screening, and why the benefits of movement far outweigh the risks. We also explore the latest with Moving Medicine.

Dr Hamish Reid is a Sport and Exercise Medicine Consultant based in New Zealand. He...

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Ross Hemingway OBE, a leading expert in exertional heat illness, to explore the causes, risks, and management of this potentially life-threatening condition.

As the autumn marathon season winds down and athletes prepare for warmer events, Ross shares his deep insights from years of experience treating amateur, elite, and tactical athletes. From personal stories to practical advice, this conversat...

In this episode of Front Line to Finish Line, we’re joined by Dr Jon Houghton, Consultant in Rheumatology and Sports Medicine at Fortius Clinic, and Chief Medical Officer for the FA of Wales and Surrey County Cricket Club. With extensive experience across elite football, rugby, and cricket, Jon takes us through the full journey of managing pars injuries.

We start with the basics, what a pars fracture is and how it presents, before ...

In this exciting new episode, physiotherapist Claire Speer is joined for the first time by her new co-host, Dr Ed Appleby! Together, they welcome Andrew Cuff, Consultant Physiotherapist, Clinical Director at Cora Health, and Council Member for the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine.

Andrew shares his remarkable journey from military service to clinical leadership, offering insights into the future of MSK services, healthcare st...

Join us for a special episode of the Front Line to Finish Line podcast series, coming in the form of a recent Out of the Blocks webinar, with the discussion led by Dr. Imran Sajid.

Dr. Sajid is Musculoskeletal & Diagnostics Clinical Lead for NHS NW London and GPwER in Musculoskeletal Medicine and also serves as the Clinical Lead (MSK and Diagnostics) for the Northwest London Collaboration of Clinical Commissioning Groups.

T...

In this episode of Front Line to Finish Line, we dive into the world of aquatic therapy with leading expert Sarah Wratten. With over 27 years of experience as an aquatic physiotherapist, Sarah brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the conversation. She shares what aquatic therapy is, how it works, and why it’s such a powerful tool in rehabilitation, from easing pain and improving mobility to supporting recovery across a wide ...

In this episode, Claire speaks to Dr. Rod Jaques, Past President of the Faculty, to explore the latest updates to the FSEM Professional Code. We discuss the key changes, why they matter, and how they help SEM practitioners uphold the highest standards of care. From ethical decision-making to best practices in athlete welfare, Dr. Jaques shares valuable insights on navigating complex challenges in SEM. Whether you're a seasoned prac...

Welcome to another episode of Front Line to Finish Line, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of sport and exercise medicine. Our host Claire Speers speaks to fellow physiotherapist Chris Myers, a highly experienced and specialised physiotherapist in musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries. Chris has over 20 years’ experience of treating both adults and children, working in elite sport, private practice and in...

We return in 2025 with a fascinating discussion about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, better known as RED-S. Joining Ralph and Claire for this episode is Dr Margo Mountjoy, a sports medicine clinician scientist from Canada. Margo has an international focus at the elite level of sport extends from scientific research to knowledge translation, policy development, advocacy, and prevention.

In this episode, we talk all things RED-...

Dr Chris Speers is the Lead for the Faculty's Diploma in Exercise Medicine, which has now opened applications for its second sitting, taking place in February 2025.

Have a listen to the excerpt from our recent podcast episode with Chris, as he explains who is eligible for it, why you should do it and what resources are available to support exam preparation.

Learn more - https://www.fsem.ac.uk/careers-and-training/exams/fsem-diploma...

We're back for one final episode before we wrap up for the new year!

Dr Chris Speers is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and has an interest in exercise medicine, championing the broad range of health benefits associated with physical activity. He is also the lead for the Faculty's own Diploma in Exercise Medicine, which you can now apply for.

Our hosts Dr Ralph Mitchell and Claire Speer spoke to Chris about all things e...

Ralph sits down with Professor Ross Tucker, a science and research consultant for World Rugby and someone you might recognise from The Real Science of Sport Podcast.

We caught up at BASEM 2024 with Ross, a keynote speaker at the conference, and spoke across a number of topics within sport science. Ralph and Ross cover mouthguards & head injury assessment and the future of the process, the use of technology and its application w...

Our recent podcast guest, Dr Dane Vishnubala, spoke to Ralph about the upcoming BASEM 2024 Conference, taking place in Coventry on 7th - 8th November.

The BASEM 2024 Annual Conference aims to bring together over 400 leading health professionals, scientists, clinicians and researchers. The aim is to share and discuss the latest scientific research, clinical best practice and ethics in the field of sport and exercise medicine and it ...

Front Line to Finish Line is back! Ralph talks to Dr Dane Vishnubala about the training pathways currently available in Sport and Exercise Medicine, the NHS and how the future of the SEM specialty is shaping up. An insightful discussion which helps to outline both the challenges and opportunities in the specialty to any aspiring SEM professional.

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) are hosting their annua...

How can you inspire people to be physically active? Why is it important and what are the benefits greater physical activity can have? What support is available to me to provide this advise to patients?

Andrew Harris from Active Together speaks to Ralph and Claire about making physical activity and sport more accessible and part of our everyday lives.

Moving Medicine Website

The ultimate resource to help healthcare pro...

Episode Description

In this episode, Ralph and Claire welcome Guy Lubitsh to discuss leading and collaborating with others within a complex health care environment and SEM. Guy is a Professor of Leadership & Psychology at Ashridge Executive Education/Hult International Business School and an organisational psychologist.

About Guy Lubitsh

Guy has over 25 years of experience working as a facilita...

Want to learn more about osteoporosis and exercise?

Join Ralph and Claire as they speak to Abby Armstrong about bones and beyond. Gain extensive insight from Abby as we explore osteoporosis and pelvic wellness, with a lot of key take-home messages for strong communication with patients.

Abby Armstrong is an experienced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with special interests in Pelvic Health and Osteoporosis. Abby sees Bone Health pa...

How do you determine hypermobility? How do you know when a tendon issue can be attributed to either loading or inflammation? Claire welcomes Consultant Rheumatologist Dr Vijay Hajela for this episode, discussing his role, key questions for patients with joint pain, advice around inflammation and much more relating to rheumatology.

Useful Links

Directory of therapists who have completed Jeannie Di Bons - https://jeanniedibon.com/i...