Forward Physio
Forward Physio is the show that provides high-quality, evidence-based information on the topics of injury, rehab, performance, and health so that you can stay up-to-date and, as a community, we can push the industry forward.
Episodes
47 episodes
New Study: Core Stabilization Exercises are Superior for Low Back Pain...
In this solo episode, Noah breaks down a new trial that showed core stabilization exercises were better than "conventional physiotherapy" exercises... and why he is skeptical about it. Enjoy!------Noah's
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13:28
How Adam Meakins Actually Helps Patients - Clinical Reasoning in 3 Case Studies
In this episode, Noah was joined again by Adam Meakins - one of the most prominent figures in the world of physiotherapy. Adam is sometimes criticized for just talking about what treatments and practices don't work. So, in this episode...
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1:14:21
Q Willey: The Change of Direction Principles You'll Use Forever
Q Willey and Noah discuss the critical aspects of change of direction in rehabilitation, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking in physiotherapy. He explains how change of direction is essential for athletes returning from injury and h...
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1:32:15
Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries with Steph Mundt
Noah sat down with Steph Mundt to discuss bone stress injuries - what they are, why they happen, and how to manage them.Steph Mundt is a physical therapist and running coach based in Phoenix, Arizona. Steph’s interest in bone-stress inju...
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1:01:59
Erik Meira - Rehabbing Achilles Rupture Repairs
Erik Meira joined Noah for the second time on Forward Physio to discuss the principles of early rehab for Achilles rupture repairs.Erik is a physical therapist and educator who is well known for being the first person to start a podcast ...
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1:10:37
Alec Blenis - Cardio, Longevity, and Training Myths Explained
Can lifting weights alone keep you healthy for life? Or is cardio the real missing link? In this episode, Noah sits down with hybrid athlete Alec Blenis to dive deep into the role of cardiovascular training in health, performance, and longevity...
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1:10:02
Ben Cormack: Moving from Biomechanics to Biology
In this episode, Noah was joined by Ben Cormack for the second time on Forward Physio. They discuss why physiotherapists should think less biomechanically and more biologically when it comes to pain.Ben has over two decades of experienc...
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1:00:15
Foot Pain, Ankle Injuries, & The Truth About Orthotics with Podiatrist Blake Withers
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 Medic...
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53:14
The Truth About Manual Therapy in 2025 with Dr. Chad Cook
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 muscu...
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58:47
Understanding Pelvic Health Physiotherapy with Manon Dauvergne
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 ...
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50:45
The Functional vs Non-Functional Exercise Debate w/ Memphis Grizzlies Director of Rehab, Jarred Boyd
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 knowled...
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1:18:01
Sports Medicine in the UFC with Heather Linden
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-p...
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47:03
Preventing Fractures and Understanding Bone Health with Dr. Lora Giangregorio
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 quali...
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1:07:20
Does Chiro Actually Work?
In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works".------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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11:56
Quick Update Since I Quit My Job
In this episode, Noah provides a quick update into his venture of becoming a clinician with his own practice.Enjoy-----Noah's InstagramFor questions, inq...
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7:48
Beyond Biopsychosocial: New Pain Perspectives with Peter Stillwell
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 P...
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48:37
How to Handle Achilles Ruptures with Scott Greenberg
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 Rehabilitatio...
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57:50
Everything You Need to Know About Sciatica w/ Charlie Clements
Charlie Clements is a First Contact Physiotherapist in the UK with a special interest in sciatica. He teaches a course, "Recognizing Red Flags" to help clinicians have the ability to recognize serious pathologies.In this episode, Charli...
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1:05:34
Can We Accelerate Sciatica Recovery?
How long does it take to recover from sciatica and can we accelerate the process? I break down the SCOPiC trial to help shed some light on this question.------Noah's Instagra...
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9:53
I Quit: Why I Walked Away From The Clinic
In this episode, Noah briefly discusses why he quit his clinical job and what's next.------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmai...
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8:20
Running Related Injuries with Jason Tuori
In this episode, Noah spoke with Jason Tuori. Jason is a sports PT out of Rochester, New York and is the Vice Chair of the Running Special Interest Group of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy. He is also the host of the popular pod...
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1:02:51
Geoff Ford - How to Conduct the Cross Bracing Protocol
Geoff Ford is a physiotherapist currently working on the Sunshine Coast of Australia. He's an expert in ACL rehab and works directly with Dr. Tom Cross to help patients through the new Cross Bracing Protocol, a procedure that helps facilitate A...
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1:00:41
Chris Juneau - Force Testing 101
Chris Juneau is a Sports Residency and Performance Trained Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Specialization in Athletic Performance, a Masters of Philosophy in Biomechanics, and a Certification in Strength & Conditioning. He is...
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1:08:44
An Update on Shoulder Pain with The Shoulder Physio, Jared Powell
You may know Jared Powell as the Shoulder Physio. Jared is a physiotherapist and researcher who is currently completing his shoulder-pain-related PhD at Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia. Jared is an excellent scientific com...
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53:29
Conquering Burnout + Excelling in Communication with Meredith Grossman
Meredith Grossman is a physiotherapist working in the hospital system in New Orleans. After an experience of working in an environment that prioritized profits over patient outcomes, Meredith began her journey of researching burnout and became ...
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