BJSM Podcast
The British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) podcast offers the latest insights in sport and exercise medicine (SEM). Committed to advancing innovation, enhancing education, and translating knowledge into practice and policy, our podcast features dynamic debates on clinically relevant topics in the SEM field. Stay informed with expert discussions and cutting-edge information by subscribing or listening in your favourite podcast platform. Improve your understanding of sports medicine with the BJSM podcast, and visit the BMJ Group’s British Journal of Sports Medicine website - bjsm.bmj.com. BJSM podcast editing and production managed by: Jimmy Walsh.
Episodes
Dan Bastock speaks with the major players in the formation of this new College of Sport, Exercise and Musculoskeletal Medicine (CSEM). Professor Patrick Wheeler, Dr Julia Newton and Dr Natasha Jones.
They discuss the formation of the new college and what this means for BASEM and the Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine UK (FSEM), and SEM in the UK.
Link to FSEM relevant webpage: https://www.fsem.ac.uk/news/up...
Professor James Hull is joined by Dr Eric Harbour and Professor Hege Clemm to discuss the fast growing trend of “breathwork’ in athletes and whether this is a useful novel area of interest or if it is a potentially dangerous fad.
Listen in for a lively discussion!
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In this episode, Dr. Jared Powell invites us to reflect on the mechanistic assumptions underlying exercise-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain relief, based on his editorial recently published in BJSM.
It’s a great conversation that explores questions such as:
- Why are these patients getting better?
- How can we help those who do not respond to exercise?
- What should be the next steps in res...
In this episode, we focus on brain health and the evolution of the Premier League Head Injury Protocol, which is a key priority and area of focus within the Premier League.
Lynsey Hooper is joined first by Dr Matt Green (Head of Elite Performance), who outlines why brain health has become a central pillar of the Premier League’s player health strategy, and the breadth of activity currently underway to support players.
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In this episode, we’re joined by two of the most experienced and respected players in English football. James Milner and Steph Houghton join Lynsey Hooper in conversation.
Across more than two decades in the men’s and women’s professional game, James and Steph have lived through the evolution of elite football, where match demands have increased and a rapidly changing approach to player health and welfare has been...
In this podcast Brooke talks with Katherine Wilford, who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University (2006), her Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) from Boston University (2009), and her Doctor of Science from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (2023). Kat has 16 years of clinical experience working with individuals with ...
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 we...
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 ath...
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 bio...
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 cruc...
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...
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