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Forward Physio

Noah Mandel

43 episodes

1 month ago

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 bo...

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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 bo...

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Episodes (20/43)

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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 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 bo...

1 month ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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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. 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, th...

2 months ago

1 hour 10 minutes

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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 experience practicing as a physiotherapist. 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 f...

2 months ago

1 hour

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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 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 Med...

2 months ago

53 minutes

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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 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 ...

3 months ago

58 minutes

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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 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...

5 months ago

50 minutes

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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 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...

6 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

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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-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

6 months ago

47 minutes

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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 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 exerc...

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Does Chiro Actually Work?

In this brief episode, Noah explains whether or not chiro "works". ------ Noah's Instagram For questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

8 months ago

11 minutes

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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 Instagram For questions, inquires, or requests: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

9 months ago

7 minutes

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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 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 di...

9 months ago

48 minutes

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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 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 professio...

9 months ago

57 minutes

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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, Charlie and Noah discuss common sciatica myths, and the assessment, treatment, and prognosis of sciatica. Enjoy!-------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off ...

10 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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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 InstagramNoah's YouTube Channel (You can see the video version of the podcast here)noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

10 months ago

9 minutes

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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@gmail.com

10 months ago

8 minutes

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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 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!-------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video co...

10 months ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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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 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 t...

1 year ago

1 hour

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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 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.-------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio N...

1 year ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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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 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.Enj...

1 year ago

53 minutes