Forward Physio
by Noah Mandel
Latest episode
When Manual Therapy Is A Waste Of Time (And When It Isn't)
When Manual Therapy Is A Waste Of Time (And When It Isn't)
About this podcast
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
The newest 20 of 55 episodes
- When Manual Therapy Is A Waste Of Time (And When It Isn't) · 17 minA quick solo episode to discuss whether manual therapy is an "outdated" treatment - is it a waste of time, is it helpful, or does it depend on the context? --- Noah's Instagram…
- Dr. Susie Spirlock: A Physio’s Journey Through Burnout and Chronic Illness · 56 minDr. 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…
- Greg Lehman - Is Staying Up to Date Overrated? · 50 minGreg 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…
- Peter Malliaris - Exercise Prescription for Tendinopathy · 47 minPeter 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…
- The Physio Business - What They Never Taught You in School w/ Raj Suppiah · 1 h 0 minRaj 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…
- Rethinking Chronic Pain (And Why It Matters) - w/ Bahram Jam · 59 minDr. 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…
- Shoulder Dislocation Rehab with Ellie Richardson · 50 minIn this in-depth interview, shoulder specialist Ellie Richardson shares her expertise on shoulder dislocations, including diagnosis, damages, treatment options, and rehab…
- Hypermobility Disorders: More Than Being "Double Jointed" - with Taylor Goldberg · 53 minTaylor Goldberg joined Noah to discuss hypermobility disorders, separating fact from misconception, exploring diagnosis and treatment, and examining the wide-ranging impact these…
- New Study: Core Stabilization Exercises are Superior for Low Back Pain... · 13 minIn 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…
- How Adam Meakins Actually Helps Patients - Clinical Reasoning in 3 Case Studies · 1 h 14 minIn 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…
- Q Willey: The Change of Direction Principles You'll Use Forever · 1 h 32 minQ 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…
- Stress Fractures and Bone Stress Injuries with Steph Mundt · 1 h 1 minNoah 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…
- Erik Meira - Rehabbing Achilles Rupture Repairs · 1 h 10 minErik 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…
- Alec Blenis - Cardio, Longevity, and Training Myths Explained · 1 h 10 minCan 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…
- Ben Cormack: Moving from Biomechanics to Biology · 1 h 0 minIn 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…
- Foot Pain, Ankle Injuries, & The Truth About Orthotics with Podiatrist Blake Withers · 53 minBlake 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…
- The Truth About Manual Therapy in 2025 with Dr. Chad Cook · 59 minDr. 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…
- Understanding Pelvic Health Physiotherapy with Manon Dauvergne · 51 minManon 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…
- The Functional vs Non-Functional Exercise Debate w/ Memphis Grizzlies Director of Rehab, Jarred Boyd · 1 h 18 minJarred 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…
- Sports Medicine in the UFC with Heather Linden · 47 minHeather 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…
