web01.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:36:37 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Science for Sport Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Physiotherapist” https://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/tags/physiotherapist Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better. en-gb episodic Behind the Scenes of Elite Performance – Unlocking the Science, Stories, and Strategies That Make the Best Even Better Science for Sport Discover the Secrets Behind Elite Performance. Join us on the Science for Sport Podcast, where every episode dives into the cutting-edge world of sports science and the untold stories behind the best athletes and teams on the planet. Hosted by Richard Graves, we bring you exclusive insights from elite athletes, world-class coaches, and leading sports scientists who are shaping the future of global sport. This isn’t just another sports podcast—this is your backstage pass to: - The science powering record-breaking performances. - The trends, challenges, and breakthroughs redefining the game. - Mastering the balance of art and science in coaching. Whether you’re a sports scientist, coach, physio, nutritionist, teacher, or just a passionate sports fan, this is your chance to learn from the pros and stay ahead of the curve. Tune in every Monday and uncover what it takes to make the best, better. yes sport, science, sports, sports science, education, coach, coaching, athletes, performance, strength, conditioning, strength & conditioning, S&C, recovery, nutrition, entertainment Science for Sport contact@scienceforsport.com 262: Balancing Performance and Player Health http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/262 b2f4a745-bd5e-493d-ae65-6117ec27cda8 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 262 Balancing Performance and Player Health full Science for Sport Richard Graves interviews Sophie Smith-Moore, who shares her journey in sports physiotherapy and discusses the challenges of working with elite athletes, particularly fast bowlers. Listeners will gain insights into injury management, the importance of self-care, and the evolving landscape of women's and disability cricket. 35:29 no This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves chats with Sophie Smith-Moore, the England Men’s Pathway Physiotherapist and Disability Cricket Medical Services Lead. In this episode, Sophie takes us on her journey from a fresh graduate to a key player in elite cricket, sharing her insights on the unique challenges faced by fast bowlers and the critical role of data analytics in injury prevention. Discover how Sophie navigates the fine line between traditional methodologies and cutting-edge science, ensuring athletes perform at their peak while staying injury-free. Sophie also reflects on her recent tour with the England men's under-19s in South Africa, offering invaluable lessons on self-care for practitioners and the importance of understanding the diverse needs of athletes in both men's and disability cricket. About Sophie Smith-Moore Sophie Smith-Moore is an experienced physiotherapist currently serving as the England Men’s Pathway Physiotherapist and Disability Cricket Medical Services Lead. A graduate of Northumbria University in 2011, Sophie initially entered the field without a clear focus on sports but quickly gravitated towards it. Sophie has worked with Yorkshire Cricket, GB Boxing and Leeds Carnegie and has gained valuable experience supporting players at various levels, including county and international. Sophie is passionate about optimising athlete performance and well-being, where she advocates for a holistic approach to care. With her expertise and commitment, she plays a vital role in shaping the future of sports physiotherapy in cricket. 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In this episode, Sophie takes us on her journey from a fresh graduate to a key player in elite cricket, sharing her insights on the unique challenges faced by fast bowlers and the critical role of data analytics in injury prevention.
Discover how Sophie navigates the fine line between traditional methodologies and cutting-edge science, ensuring athletes perform at their peak while staying injury-free. Sophie also reflects on her recent tour with the England men's under-19s in South Africa, offering invaluable lessons on self-care for practitioners and the importance of understanding the diverse needs of athletes in both men's and disability cricket.

About Sophie Smith-Moore
Sophie Smith-Moore is an experienced physiotherapist currently serving as the England Men’s Pathway Physiotherapist and Disability Cricket Medical Services Lead. A graduate of Northumbria University in 2011, Sophie initially entered the field without a clear focus on sports but quickly gravitated towards it. Sophie has worked with Yorkshire Cricket, GB Boxing and Leeds Carnegie and has gained valuable experience supporting players at various levels, including county and international. Sophie is passionate about optimising athlete performance and well-being, where she advocates for a holistic approach to care. With her expertise and commitment, she plays a vital role in shaping the future of sports physiotherapy in cricket.

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]]> This week on the Science for Sport podcast, host Richard Graves chats with Sophie Smith-Moore, the England Men’s Pathway Physiotherapist and Disability Cricket Medical Services Lead. In this episode, Sophie takes us on her journey from a fresh graduate to a key player in elite cricket, sharing her insights on the unique challenges faced by fast bowlers and the critical role of data analytics in injury prevention.
Discover how Sophie navigates the fine line between traditional methodologies and cutting-edge science, ensuring athletes perform at their peak while staying injury-free. Sophie also reflects on her recent tour with the England men's under-19s in South Africa, offering invaluable lessons on self-care for practitioners and the importance of understanding the diverse needs of athletes in both men's and disability cricket.

About Sophie Smith-Moore
Sophie Smith-Moore is an experienced physiotherapist currently serving as the England Men’s Pathway Physiotherapist and Disability Cricket Medical Services Lead. A graduate of Northumbria University in 2011, Sophie initially entered the field without a clear focus on sports but quickly gravitated towards it. Sophie has worked with Yorkshire Cricket, GB Boxing and Leeds Carnegie and has gained valuable experience supporting players at various levels, including county and international. Sophie is passionate about optimising athlete performance and well-being, where she advocates for a holistic approach to care. With her expertise and commitment, she plays a vital role in shaping the future of sports physiotherapy in cricket.

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]]> 184: How Physios and S&C Coaches Can Learn From Eachother To Accelerate Thier Careers http://scienceforsport.fireside.fm/184 4a4e8c52-23f4-45a2-b51b-a9fb6c8f68d7 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0100 Science for Sport 184 How Physios and S&C Coaches Can Learn From Eachother To Accelerate Thier Careers full Science for Sport Come with us as we delve into the mysterious and exciting world of sports science… This entertaining podcast explores: • The science behind the world’s best athletes. • Current issues and events in the world of sport. • How to master the art and science of coaching. Every Monday, Matt Solomon chats with various experts to uncover the science and secrets behind what makes the best athletes in the world so damn good at what they do. They’ll also dive into global issues and events effecting the world of sport, such as COVID-19 and gene doping. Though anyone is welcome to join us on this journey, this podcast is primarily for: • S&C coaches/sports scientists • Physiotherapists • Nutritionists/Dieticians • Physical education teachers • Sports enthusiasts • Knowledge-seeking athletes If you’re any of the above, we challenge you to listen to an episode and not fall in love with this laugh-out-loud, brain-swelling podcast. 17:12 no In episode 184 Matthew Ibrahim, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science at Endicott College, joins us. Specifically Matthew will be looking at: What physios, physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength coaches can learn from eachother How they can go about skill sharing How to accelerate your career as a practitioner About Matthew: "Matthew Ibrahim, a Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2007, has recently shifted over into higher education in an effort to pay it forward to future coaches as they transition from academia to their professional career. Currently, he serves in multiple roles at Endicott College: Clinical Coordinator of Exercise Science and Instructor of Exercise Science, and Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach with their NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball student-athletes. He is also the Founder of Athletic Performance University (APU), which is an 8-Week Online Mentorship Course specifically designed to help Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Exercise Science students improve in career cornerstone skills: coaching, creating and communicating. Academically, he is a Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance and M.S. student in Sport Leadership. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally 25+ U.S. states, highlighted by his presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy) and the UFC Performance Institute. His work has been featured in Exxentric, Future, HoopStudy, Men’s Journal, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, Mike Boyle’s StrengthCoach.com, T-Nation, TrainHeroic and TrueCoach. Lastly, Matthew is also in the midst of authoring his first book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance, which is set for publication in late 2023." Nominate future podcast guests here! If you want to hear from a particular person on a particular topic, let us know! Hit the link below and we'll see what we can whip up for you. https://www.scienceforsport.com/nominate/ FREE 7d COACH ACADEMY TRIAL SIGN UP NOW: https://bit.ly/sfsepisode184 JOIN THE SCIENCE FOR SPORT TEAM: https://www.scienceforsport.com/join-our-team/ ​ Learn Quicker & More Effectively, Freeing Up Time To Spend With Friends And Family ​ Optimise Your Athletes' Recovery ​ Position Yourself As An Expert To Your Athletes And Naturally Improve Buy-In ​ Reduce Your Athletes' Injury Ratese ​ Save 100's Of Dollars A Year That Would Otherwise Be Spent On Books, Courses And More ​ Improve Your Athletes' Performance ​ Advance Forward In Your Career, Allowing You To Earn More Money And Work With Elite-Level Athletes ​ Save Yourself The Stress & Worry Of Constantly Trying To Stay Up-To-Date With Sports Science Research 🔔 Subscribe to the podcast on your favourite platform Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast/id1506431005) Google Podcasts (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5maXJlc2lkZS5mbS9zY2llbmNlZm9yc3BvcnQvcnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ4aUDahcKEwj43vyLxbrrAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQBA) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5DZlm3bNyPQd1QknUxCWTz?si=yHWOt3LORfeGgp7i31ey8g) Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/science-for-sport-podcast) sports science, sport science, strength and conditioning, S&C, performance, athlete, sport, exercise, nutrition, injury, injuries In episode 184 Matthew Ibrahim, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science at Endicott College, joins us.

Specifically Matthew will be looking at:

  • What physios, physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength coaches can learn from eachother
  • How they can go about skill sharing
  • How to accelerate your career as a practitioner

About Matthew:

"Matthew Ibrahim, a Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2007, has recently shifted over into higher education in an effort to pay it forward to future coaches as they transition from academia to their professional career. Currently, he serves in multiple roles at Endicott College: Clinical Coordinator of Exercise Science and Instructor of Exercise Science, and Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach with their NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball student-athletes. He is also the Founder of Athletic Performance University (APU), which is an 8-Week Online Mentorship Course specifically designed to help Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Exercise Science students improve in career cornerstone skills: coaching, creating and communicating. Academically, he is a Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance and M.S. student in Sport Leadership. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally 25+ U.S. states, highlighted by his presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy) and the UFC Performance Institute. His work has been featured in Exxentric, Future, HoopStudy, Men’s Journal, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, Mike Boyle’s StrengthCoach.com, T-Nation, TrainHeroic and TrueCoach. Lastly, Matthew is also in the midst of authoring his first book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance, which is set for publication in late 2023."

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]]> In episode 184 Matthew Ibrahim, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Clinical Coordinator and Instructor of Exercise Science at Endicott College, joins us.

Specifically Matthew will be looking at:

  • What physios, physical therapists, athletic trainers and strength coaches can learn from eachother
  • How they can go about skill sharing
  • How to accelerate your career as a practitioner

About Matthew:

"Matthew Ibrahim, a Strength & Conditioning Coach since 2007, has recently shifted over into higher education in an effort to pay it forward to future coaches as they transition from academia to their professional career. Currently, he serves in multiple roles at Endicott College: Clinical Coordinator of Exercise Science and Instructor of Exercise Science, and Volunteer Strength & Conditioning Coach with their NCAA Division III men's and women's basketball student-athletes. He is also the Founder of Athletic Performance University (APU), which is an 8-Week Online Mentorship Course specifically designed to help Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Exercise Science students improve in career cornerstone skills: coaching, creating and communicating. Academically, he is a Ph.D. Candidate in Human & Sport Performance and M.S. student in Sport Leadership. As a public speaker, Matthew has presented nationally 25+ U.S. states, highlighted by his presentations at the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), Perform Better, EXOS inside Google Headquarters, Sports Academy (formerly Mamba Sports Academy) and the UFC Performance Institute. His work has been featured in Exxentric, Future, HoopStudy, Men’s Journal, NSCA Personal Training Quarterly (PTQ), Science for Sport, Mike Boyle’s StrengthCoach.com, T-Nation, TrainHeroic and TrueCoach. Lastly, Matthew is also in the midst of authoring his first book through Human Kinetics on the topic of training for athletic performance, which is set for publication in late 2023."

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