WiSH Podcasts

Join hosts Bradley Kadou and Sean Kaplan in the latest episode of the Wits Sport and Health (WiSH) podcast as they dive into the world of musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging. In this captivating conversation, they are joined by Beverly Roos, an esteemed imaging specialist renowned for her expertise in this field. Discover the advantages and disadvantages of ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, as Beverly Roos shares her profound knowledge and insights. Gain a deeper understanding of how musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging is used in the medical landscape, offering unique benefits and challenges compared to other imaging modalities.

In this episode of the WiSH Podcast, hosts Grant Bush and Bradley Kadou are joined by renowned orthopaedic surgeon, Prof. Ponky Firer, to discuss all things ACL reconstruction and rehab. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the surgical approaches to ACL reconstruction, controversies surrounding conservative management, and approaches for rehabilitation. With years of experience in the field, Prof. Firer shares his expertise on ACL reconstruction surgery and rehabilitation techniques, as well as the common mistakes people make during ACL recovery.

In this episode of the WISH podcast, new host Bradley Kadou joins Grant Bush and Sean Kaplan to delve into what the research has to say on pain mechanisms, mechanical loading, and stretching protocols in athletes. The trio discusses the mechanisms behind pain and how understanding them can lead to more effective treatment strategies. They also explore the mechanisms and benefits of mechanical loading on musculoskeletal health and performance, as well as the positive effects of a static stretching protocol for athletes.

In this episode we discuss greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) as well as groin related pathologies. Joanne tells us about the pathophysiology of GTPS, the typical presentation, the most up-to-date assessment strategies, as well as the current best-practice management of the condition. We also asked about groin related pain, current terminology, assessment criteria and management, and a lot more! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852446/ 

In this episode we chat to Dr Zondi who is a Sports and Exercise Medicine Physician about equity in sports and in the field of SEM. We discuss the current barriers in research, how to address our inherent biases, ways in which we could overcome inequality and lack of equity in sports, and what we can do in our different roles to be an ally and help make necessary changes.

In this episode we chat to Jon about using a history and physical vs ECG as a screening tool, sudden cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death in athletes, Covid-19 infections and how this pandemic has affected athletes who have suffered from mild through to severe infections, the use of AI to assist with ECG interpretation and a lot more! @dreznerjon on twitter, https://uwsportscardiology.org/

In this episode Megyn tells us about the most up-to-date assessment strategies for concussions. We discuss who is involved with the management of concussed patients, and what the rehabilitation, and short and long term management looks like. Megyn tells us about the more at-risk population, and what to look out for when treating a patient who has suffered a concussion. Megyn's website is https://www.concussionheadquarters.com/ for anyone looking for more info

In this episode we discuss backpain in the athletic population, assessment and management approach, acute vs chronic considerations, clinical communication skills, and briefly about RED-S (because Jane Thornton).

In this episode we chat with Sports Scientist Professor Ross Tucker about transgender athletes in sport. We focus on the science behind the topic as that is where Professor Tucker's expertise lies. The conversation includes testosterone levels in transgender athletes, legislation in sport regarding inclusion, safety, and fairness. We also discuss the differences and similarities between athletes with DSD (differences in sex development) and transgender athletes, and a lot more.

In this episode we chat about a number of common hip pathologies, and the causes and management of these conditions. Included in our discussion is FAI, labral injuries, Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) and more.