The Sports Medicine Research Rundown

The Sports Medicine Research Rundown is a monthly podcast that dives deep into the latest research and clinical practices in sports medicine surgery and rehabilitation. Hosted by physical therapist Tim Tyler, each episode features an expert guest in the field who discusses a specific orthopedic surgery, pathology or treatment approach. The premise is to provide a comprehensive rundown covering the history and evolution of the procedure, current best practices, surgical techniques, rehabilitation protocols, and a look at future directions. Guests share their extensive knowledge and experience.

The Sports Medicine Research Rundown is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 21 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts The Sports Medicine Research Rundown, a education show with 21 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Stop Stretching the IT Band: Evidence-Based Loading Protocols for GTPS with Dr. Ferdinand Chan, MD - Ep. 21

  Jun 5, 202634 minS0

  <p>What do you do when a patient presents with chronic lateral hip pain that wakes them up at night? In this episode, we sit down with orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist Dr. Ferdinand Chan from Montefiore Medical Center to dissect Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Dr. Chan shares insights regarding non-operative loading strategies versus advanced endoscopic surgical solutions. </p><p>We debunk old myths surrounding "trochanteric bursitis" and "tight IT bands," shifting the focus to underlying gluteus medius and minimus tendinopathies. Dr. Chan maps out his exact clinical examination—including how to utilize the Jump Test, Trendelenburg sign, an...

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  Episode #20

  Management of Lumbar Spondylolysis in Adolescent Athletes | Ep 20 w/ Dr. David Matusz

  May 15, 202651 minS0

  <p>Is that adolescent athlete's back pain a simple muscle strain, or is it a stress fracture waiting to worsen? In our 20th episode of the Sports Medicine Research Rundown, host Tim Tyler and co-host Rob Shapiro are joined by Dr. David Matusz to dive deep into the management of lumbar spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis in young athletes.</p><p>We break down the critical differences between these conditions, the gold standards for imaging, and why the "single leg hyperextension test" might actually be setting your patients back. Plus, we critically review Jeffrey Troy’s recent article analyzing over 200 cases of sy...

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  Episode #19

  Do You Really Need Surgery for Atraumatic Rotator Cuff Tears with Dr. Michael Knudsen

  Apr 26, 202649 minS0

  <p>Is surgery always the answer for a full-thickness rotator cuff tear? In Ep. 19, Dr. Michael Knudsen breaks down the 10-year MOON study outcomes. </p><p>Join host Tim Tyler and Donis Gil as they sit down with Dr. Knudsen, an orthopedic surgeon at Columbia University, to discuss the evidence-based management of atraumatic rotator cuff tears. We explore why patient expectations matter more than tear size, the crucial difference between traumatic and degenerative tears, and advanced clinical examination techniques. </p><p><br /></p><p>Chapter Highlights:</p><p>00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Michael Knudsen & the MOON Group study </p><p>06:00...

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  Episode #18

  Shin Splints or Stress Fracture? Navigating the Bone Stress Continuum

  Mar 6, 202652 minS0

  <p>Are you still calling them "stress fractures"? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christian Muller to discuss why the industry is moving toward the term Bone Stress Injury (BSI) to describe a spectrum of pathology. We explore the epidemiology of these injuries—affecting up to 20% of the sports population—and the critical "intrinsic" factors often missed, from Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) to metabolic deficiencies like Vitamin D and Ferritin.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Learn:</p><p>The High-Risk Zones: Why injuries to the femoral neck, navicular, and anterior tibial cortex require aggres...

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  Episode #17

  Mastering Posterior Instability: From the "Lightbulb Sign" to Reverse Hill-Sachs Repair

  Jan 8, 202650 minS0

  <p>Is it a frozen shoulder, or is it a missed posterior dislocation? In this episode of the Sports Medicine Research Rundown, Tim Tyler and Rob Shapiro sit down with Dr. Alex Volpi (Orthopedic Surgeon, Optum Pro Health) to demystify one of the most challenging diagnoses in the shoulder complex: Posterior Shoulder Instability.</p><p>While posterior instability makes up only ~5-10% of instability cases, it is frequently misdiagnosed as rotator cuff pathology or adhesive capsulitis. Dr. Volpi breaks down the critical "signal vs. noise" diagnostic cues, including the mechanism of injury (seizures vs. offensive linemen), the "Lightbulb Sign" on...

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