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A quick solo episode to discuss whether manual therapy is an "outdated" treatment - is it a waste of time, is it helpful, or does it depend on the context?

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Dr. Susie Spirlock, a PT living with POTS, hEDS, endometriosis, and MCAS, joins Noah to talk about burnout, losing your identity to illness, and why “yes, and” beats toxic positivity. It’s a conversation about what happens when the clinician becomes the patient, all while needing to show up for their own patients.

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Greg Lehman joined Noah on Forward Physio for the second time to discuss one of his recent Instagram posts on why staying up to date with the research might be overrated. 

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Peter Malliaras is considered one of the world's leading experts in tendon pain. He is a sports physiotherapist, researcher, and educator who is internationally recognized for his work in tendinopathy rehabilitation and tendon loading. He is an Associate Professor at Monash University and has authored hundreds of scientific publications focused on tendon pain and rehabilitation. Peter is widely known for helping shape modern evidence-based approaches to tendon rehab, bridging high-level research with practical clinical application for athletes and active populations.

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Raj Suppiah is a Toronto-based physiotherapist, clinic owner, and business coach to healthcare professionals. He is the co-founder of Foundation Physio, one of Toronto's most recognized physiotherapy brands, and works with clinic owners and clinicians to help them build intentional, values-driven practices. Raj is also a Professional Certified Coach, helping leaders in private practice take back control of their businesses - and themselves.

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Dr. Bahram Jam is a Toronto-based physiotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience, specializing in persistent pain. 

He is the founder and director of the Advanced Physical Therapy Education Institute (APTEI) and has taught over 1,000 post-graduate courses to healthcare professionals across Canada and internationally.

Most recently, Bahram created PAIN: The Musical - an inspirational theatrical production helping those living with chronic pain improve their relationship with pain and themselves.

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In this in-depth interview, shoulder specialist Ellie Richardson shares her expertise on shoulder dislocations, including diagnosis, damages, treatment options, and rehab strategies. Gain insights into decision-making for surgery versus conservative management and learn how to optimize patient outcomes.

Ellie Richardson is a specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapist in the UK with a clinical focus on shoulder rehabilitation and complex upper-limb injuries. She has extensive experience working across the NHS, private practice, and high-performance sport, collaborating closely with orthopaedic surgeons on the management of shoulder instability and post-operative rehab. Ellie also teaches internationally on shoulder assessment, rehabilitation, and return-to-sport testing...

Taylor Goldberg joined Noah to discuss hypermobility disorders, separating fact from misconception, exploring diagnosis and treatment, and examining the wide-ranging impact these conditions can have on those who live with them.

Taylor is a chiropractor and educator with a special interest in hypermobility disorders. Her work focuses on improving understanding, diagnosis, and management of conditions such as Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes through evidence-informed practice and patient-centered education.

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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. 

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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, Adam and Noah go over three case studies that help illustrate Adam's clinical reasoning and how he helps his patients.  

With over two decades spent as a clinician, a background in strength and conditioning, published literature in scientific journals, and experience teaching his course all around the world, Adam possesses an extensive wealth of knowledge.

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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 how it can be integrated into rehab programs.

Q has an undergraduate in Exercise Science, a Master's in Exercise Physiology, and is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditioning Coach. He has a background working with varsity athletes and is well known for his critical thinking and evidence-based perspectives on rehab and performance.

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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 injuries and bone health is rooted in personal experience. Because of that background, she’s deeply passionate about helping other runners and athletes recover safely, rebuild strength, and return to running with confidence. She founded her practice, Volante PT & Performance, with a strong focus on rehabilitation and performance coaching for runners, especially those dealing with bone-stress inju...

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 related to physical therapy back in 2011. Clinically, Erik mainly works with collegiate and professional level athletes. He has authored several articles and textbook chapters, has been a keynote speaker at large conferences, and hosts a variety of courses both in person and online. He is the owner of TheSciencePT.com and the creator of the...

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. They unpack the myths around zone 2, VO₂ max, and “anti-fragile” training, while highlighting why aerobic conditioning may be the single strongest predictor of lifespan. Whether you’re a coach, clinician, or just someone who wants to train smarter, this conversation will challenge assumptions and give you practical takeaways for a more resilient body.

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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 experience helping people in pain. While once working full time in the clinic, Ben has transitioned to playing more of a role in education. He teaches courses all around the world, has multiple published papers, and has presented in multiple conferences. He founded his own education company, Cor-Kinetic, and along side Adam Meakins, is a co-creator of the online...

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.

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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...

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.

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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".

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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.

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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...

In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works".

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In this episode, Noah provides a quick update into his venture of becoming a clinician with his own practice.

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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...

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.

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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, Charlie and Noah discuss common sciatica myths, and the assessment, treatment, and prognosis of sciatica. Enjoy!

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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.

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In this episode, Noah briefly discusses why he quit his clinical job and what's next.

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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 podcast, PT Inquest.

Jason has a special interest in running performance and running related injuries, the latter of which is discussed in great detail in this episode. Enjoy!

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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 ACL healing without surgical intervention.

Geoff is also popular on Instagram where he creates educational content to help empower patients and physios and dispel harmful misinformation. You may know him from his account Be Strong Physio, which is also the name of his physiotherapy practice.

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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 well known as a co-host to the popular podcast PT Inquest. Chris teaches a course along with Jason Tuori called "Dungeons and Dynamometers" that teaches what force testing is and when, how, and why to use it.

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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 communicator and is known for his evidence-based approach to physiotherapy. He is passionate about philosophy and history and draws from these fields in his approach to physio and research. Jared also teaches a course on the shoulder to physios internationally.

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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 passionate about educating others about it.

This conversation is all about burnout in healthcare, why it happens and what to do about it, how burnout may influence communication, and some simple techniques to enhance communication with your patients.

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Jeff Morton is a physiotherapist in the UK with 10 years experience. He is currently an Advanced Lower Limb Physiotherapy Practitioner working in the NHS. Today, we discussed some of his areas of expertise, including ecological approaches, biomechanics, and ACL rehab.

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Ebonie Rio is considered one of the leading experts in tendon pain. She completed her PhD on the topic and has over 100 publications in the field. As a physiotherapist, she has worked with the Australian Institute of Sport, the Australian Ballet, and with Olympic and Paralympic teams. 

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Dr. Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist, Principal Research Fellow, & Associate Professor at Latrobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Australia.  She publishes research on hip osteoarthritis and femoroacetabular impingement and is also an editor for the British Journal of Sports Medicine. 

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Beau is a physiotherapist in Sydney, Australia, whose clinical practice revolves around treating runners. As a result, he helps countless people manage stress fractures and has become an expert in the topic through his clinical work, deep dives of the scientific literature, and his experience managing his own stress fracture.

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Leada Malek, Zak Gabor, and Diego Hidalgo sit down with Noah to  offer guidance and answer the questions of physical therapy new graduates and students.

Leada is a physical therapist, adjunct professor, and author in San Francisco, California.

Zak is a physical therapist and part owner of the education company, Clinical Athlete, living in Rochester, New York.

Diego, also known as Skeptical Physio on Instagram, is a physical therapist in Spain who is well respected among physios for providing high-quality evidence-based information online.

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This is from my appearance on the E3 podcast, hosted by Chris Hughen.

We discuss when posture and movement quality is relevant for pain and injury.

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Wilfried Simon and Noah discuss common back pain myths and what an up-to-date approach to back pain looks like.

Will is a physiotherapist and osteopath in Belgium with a specialization in spinal conditions. He is well known on Instagram as The Spine Physio.

Today, Noah and Will discuss: 

And much, much more.

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