Published by Noah Mandel
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.
Listen on Apple PodcastsPeter 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. --- Peter's Website Peter's Instagram --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. --- Raj's Website Raj's Instagram Raj's LinkedIn --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. --- Bahram's Courses https://www.thepaintruth.org https://painmusical.ca Pain The Musical Go Fund Me --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. Before becoming a physiotherapist, she competed as an elite track cyclist, representing Great Britain and Scotland, which informs her performance-focused approach to rehabilitation. ---- Ellie's Instagram Ellie's Twitter ---- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. ---- https://thehypermobilechiro.com/ Taylor's Instagram ---- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Instagram For questions and business inquires: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. Enjoy! --- Adam's Instagram Adam's Twitter Adam's Website --- Noah's Instagram For questions and business inquires: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. ---- https://www.findphysiotherapy.com/ Q's Linktree Q's Instagram ---- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 injuries Enjoy! ---- Steph's Instagram Steph's Clinic ---- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Elite Rehab Conferences, which currently include conferences on basketball, football, soccer, and hockey. Fun fact: Erik is also a pilot! Enjoy! https://thesciencept.com/ https://eliterehabconferences.com/ Erik's Twitter Erik's Instagram ---- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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. ------- Alec's Website Alec's YouTube Alec's Instagram ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 educational platform for physical therapists, the Better Clinician Project. ------- Ben's Education Company, Cor-Kinetic Better Clinician Project Ben's Instagram Ben's Twitter ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Podcast Blake's Instagram ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Duke Chad's Twitter ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Podcast Manon's Instagram Recent Publication on RED-S ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Blogs Jarred's Instagram ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
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 Study BonES Lab YouTube Channel BonES Lab Facebook Page ------ Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works". ------ Noah's Instagram For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com
In this episode, Noah provides a quick update into his venture of becoming a clinician with his own practice. Enjoy ----- Noah's Instagram For questions, inquires, or requests: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com