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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. --- Susie's Website Susie's Instagram --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

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.  --- Greg's Website Greg's Instagram The Instagram Post in Question --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

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. --- Peter's Website Peter's Instagram --- Noah's Instagram Noah's Website For questions and business inquiries: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]