BJSM Podcast

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Jesse Cook, PhD, to discuss Building a Sleep Health Plan for Athletes.

In this conversation, which was recorded during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting, Dr. Cook shares more information on his main stage lecture of the same name, which focused on best practices and essential principles.

Dr. Cook is a postdoctoral fellow with a doctoral degree in...

In this podcast we are joined by Professor Alan McCall and Dr Tara Venkatesan, We talk about how music can be used in the clinical setting to improve outcomes in performance and recovery. We get into detail about styles of music  and how they could be used in different scenarios.

Dr.Tara Venkatesan is the Senior Director of Cognitive Science Research at Universal Music Group. Her lab researches the impact of music on mental wellbei...

In this podcast we are discussing the use of low dose radiotherapy for musculoskeletal sports injury. We are joined by two experts in the field who give insight into the relatively unknown use of this modality.

Geoff Scott is an internationally experienced Physiotherapist who has worked at the highest levels of elite sport, including over eight seasons as Head of Medicine and Performance at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. He has a...

In this episode of the SASMA Podcast, Dr. Minjon Ras speaks with Dr. Izzy Moore, Joanna Perkins, and Dr. Leigh Gordon about the newly released World Rugby Guidelines on returning to rugby after pregnancy.

Together they unpack the six-phase pathway designed to support female athletes, explore the physical and mental health considerations unique to postpartum recovery, and discuss the role of coaches, medical teams, and performance s...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Tom Cross, MBBS, DCH, to discuss the Cross Bracing Protocol.

In this conversation, Dr. Cross discusses the following:

• Background on the Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP) and its origins
• The selection criteria and the grading system for the CBP
• The rehabilitation considerations for the CBP and potential complications
• Future directions of resea...

In this BJSM podcast we are joined by Margie Davenport, lead author of the 2025 Canadian Guideline for Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep throughout the First Year Postpartum. This podcast provides crucial insights health and exercise professionals guiding new mothers and their support network through the return to physical activity. It highlights the importance of movement, individualized recovery, and sleep hygiene...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Devin McFadden, MD, is joined by Dr. Irfan Asif, MD, FAMSSM, and Dr. Jonathan Finnoff, DO, FAMSSM, to discuss the multi-faceted topic of Paralympic Sports Medicine.

In this conversation, Dr. Asif and Dr. Finnoff discuss the following:

• How they first got involved in USOPC and Paralympic team sports
• The number of sports in Paralympic competition and the athlete classification...

In this insightful episode, Dr Daniel Tadmor hosts two leading voices in sports medicine—Prof Jon Patricios and Dr Leigh Gordon—for a debrief on the Concussion in Sports Group (CISG) conference. The trio unpacks major updates to concussion management, emerging research themes, and the clinical implications following the Amsterdam Consensus Statement. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or simply passionate about athlete brain h...

In this episode, Dr. Roula Kotsifaki shares insights from her recent publication in the British Journal of Sports Medicine titled “Is 9 months the sweet spot for male athletes to return to sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction?” She offers numerous clinical pearls on the key factors that influence a safe return to sport following ACL reconstruction. Dr. Kotsifaki is an experienced physiotherapist and biomechanist, c...

In this BJSM podcast, Dr Harvi Hart overview of the different types of body mass and body composition measurements, and they may impact common knee conditions, and what this means for clinicians, patients, and athletes. Harvi specializes in knee injuries and conditions, such as ACL injuries, patellofemoral pain, and osteoarthritis. Her research aims to develop targeted treatments that improve symptoms, mobility, and quality of life...

In this episode, Diogo Gomes interviews internationally renowned physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Alison Grimaldi for a focused discussion on gluteal tendinopathy. They explore common myths and misconceptions surrounding the condition, clarify the current evidence base, and share valuable clinical insights for effective assessment and management. With a clear and practical approach, Dr. Grimaldi offers take-home messages that cli...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Jordan Lyons, MD, who delivered one of the Best Overall Case Presentations during the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.

In this conversation, Dr. Lyons discusses his award-winning case – Collapse of a Special Operator: Exertional Illness or More Than Meets the Eye? – and shares the findings and takeaways from this crucial medical ...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Mike Uihlein, MD, to share a glimpse into his main stage presentation about Paralympic Sideline Emergencies during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Dr. Uihlein is the Associate Chief of Emergency Medicine for Education and Co-Director of the Adaptive Sports Medicine Clinic at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center. He also s...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Margie Davenport, PhD, to provide a preview of her main stage presentation about Updates to Postpartum Return to Sport during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Dr. Davenport is an exercise physiologist and Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation at the University of Alberta. She holds the Christenson Profe...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast (X: @TheAMSSM), host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, MD, is joined by Dr. Ashwin Rao, MD, to provide a preview of his main stage presentation about Microsurgical Tendon Debridement vs. Orthobiologics for Tendinopathy during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting.

Dr. Rao is board certified in family medicine and sports medicine, and is a Professor in UW School of Medicine's Department of Family Medicine. He...

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jeremy Schroeder, DO, is joined by Dr. Erin Hammer, MD, MPH, who received the Best Overall Research Award at the 2024 AMSSM Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD.

The study focused on the use of Guardian Caps and whether they were associated with a lower risk of sport-related concussion (SRC) during practices and games among high school football players.

In this conversation, Dr. Hamm...

In this podcast James Walsh talks to Chris Macdonald and Professor Daniel Leiberman they  dive into the lively discussion generated by this paper.

They discuss the reasons why exercise is not effective medicine from an evolutionary perspective, the differences between effective and efficacious interventions, and how clinicians can adapt their approach to help their patients get the most out of exercise.

Why exercise may never be ef...

In this episode, Dr Kyle Winik is joined by Adam Weir, Hans Tol, and Rod Whiteley, all actively involved in the Sport and exercise medicine field to discuss hamstring injuries and an approach to a challenging injury in practice.

This was recorded live from the IOC 15th Advanced Team Physician Course, in Rome, Italy.

Through the episode they discuss an approach to a patient with a hamstring injury but also tackle some important ques...

In this episode, Dr Brooke Patterson is joined by Dr Bas Vanhooren, an applied sport scientist and strength and conditioning specialist, and a national level athlete. They discuss the BJSM Academy award winning PhD on “Innovative approaches to injury prevention and performance enhancement in running: insights from PhD research on hamstring strengthening, running biomechanics and energetics, and wearable technology”.

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