The Truth About Manual Therapy in 2025 with Dr. Chad Cook

Blake Withers is a Podiatrist, PhD candidate, and lecturer at the University of New Castle where he teaches about biomechanics, rehab, podiatry, and foot orthotics.He is a regular speaker at the National Podiatry Conference, Sports Medicine Australia, and Sports & Exercise Podiatry events, and has presented internationally in Singapore and the UK. Blake also is the co-host of the Sports Medicine Project podcast, a popular podcast on rehab, pain, and injury.Enjoy!-------Sport Medicine Project PodcastBlake's Instagram------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Dr. Chad Cook is a professor and physical therapist at Duke University in the United States. He has 35 years of clinical experience and 25 years of academic research experience. His primary clinical and research focus is the management of musculoskeletal disorders. With over 400 scientific publications, 50 editorials, 4 textbooks, and $11 million in external funding, he is one of the most prolific scholars in the physical therapy profession. Dr. Cook is the recipient of several top awards in research, teaching, and service within the field of physical therapy.In this episode, Chad and Noah discuss what a modern approach to manual therapy should look like. Enjoy!-------Chad's Profile on DukeChad's Twitter------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Manon Dauvergne is a physiotherapist who is completing her PhD in Sports Science, at the University of La Réunion, focusing on menstrual cycle and neuromuscular performance in female athletes. She trains and treats athletes locally – she works with the Réunion athletics league and a volleyball club, and is specialized in pelvic-perineal health for women. Manon also co-hosts the “Femmes et Sport Podcast”In this episode, Manon and Noah discuss pelvic flood dysfunctions, why they occur, what we can do about them, and some common myths in this area.Enjoy!-------Manon's PodcastManon's InstagramRecent Publication on RED-S------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Jarred Boyd is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and the Director of Rehabilitation for the Memphis Grizzlies. In this episode, Jarred and Noah discuss the debate between functional and non-functional exercises. Jarred brings his knowledge and expertise to the table to deliver a masterclass that will leave listeners with a new perspective on what it means for an exercise to be "functional".Enjoy!-------Jarred's BlogsJarred's Instagram------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Heather Linden is the Senior Director of Sports Medicine of the UFC Performance Institute. In this episode, we discuss Heather's role with the UFC, what it is like working with UFC athletes, key skills and character traits for working in high-performance sports, and important lessons she has learned throughout her career.Enjoy!-------Heather's Instagram------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Dr. Giangregorio is a professor at the University of Waterloo and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Bone Health and Exercise Science. She has dedicated her career to understanding how physical activity can help prevent fractures and improve quality of life for those with osteoporosis. She has played a key role in shaping international exercise guidelines and continues to push the boundaries of research in bone health and rehabilitation.In this episode, we dive into the latest evidence on exercise for osteoporosis, discuss practical strategies for clinicians, and explore how we can better support patients in maintaining strong, healthy bones.Enjoy!-------Lora's Upcoming StudyBonES Lab YouTube ChannelBonES Lab Facebook Page------Noah's InstagramNoah's WebsiteFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works".------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

In this episode, Noah provides a quick update into his venture of becoming a clinician with his own practice.Enjoy-----Noah's InstagramFor questions, inquires, or requests: [email protected]

Peter Stilwell is a Canadian pain researcher who currently holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Southern Denmark. He is also an Affiliate Member at McGill University in the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy. He has published articles in leading journals in the areas of pain, qualitative methods, philosophy, and medical humanities.He is well-known for his research on an enactive approach to pain. In today's episode, we discuss how the biopsychosocial model is lost in translation, why pain isn't just in the brain, a model for thinking about pain you may not be aware of, and much, much more. Enjoy.-------Peter's Website------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

Scott Greenberg is a sports medicine physio with 25 years of experience working with University of Florida Gator athletes, professional athletes, and Olympians. He is the current Manager of Operations for UF Health's Department of Rehabilitation, the director of their sports and orthopedic physical therapy residency programs, and the Membership Chair of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. Scott also co-founded the Gait Geeks, whose mission is to empower healthcare professionals and enthusiasts with specialized knowledge in walking and running gait analysis, and the fabrication and implementation of foot orthoses.-------The Gait GeeksScott's XScott's Instagram------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: [email protected]