The LBSM Podcast

Episode 17 - Dealing with hip stress fracture from running - Nick’s Story

Today we talk to Nick, a runner who sufferred with a stress fracture of the hip.
 
We chat about how and why runners develop stress fractures in the hip, how to manage them and what they can do prevent them. If you have been affected by anything discussed on this podcast please do get in touch. Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
Dr Ajai Seth
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
Social Media
 

Episode 16 - What is Men’s Health and what do guys need to know?! - Ask the expert

This episode is dedicated to the guys! Men's health and men's pelvic health in particular is often misunderstood in terms of how symptoms can present, but also what treatment options are available.
This podcast covers:
What do we mean by Men's Health?
What are the signs and symptoms of poor pelvic health in men?
What can we do to treat pelvic issues in men?
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
Dr Ajai Seth
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671

Episode 15 - From Spinal injury to Ironwoman - Rebecca’s Story

This episode, Rebecca shares her amazing story of how she overcame a spinal injury, to complete an Ironman race.
She tells us how she managed to recover and push herself to new levels of fitness post injury.
In this podcast we cover:
The different types of spinal cord injury
The importance of mental health when dealing with spine injury
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment. 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
Dr Ajai Seth
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine

Episode 14 - Pelvic Girdle and Pregnancy related Pelvic Pain - Ask the Expert

Today we talk to Diedre about Pelvic Girdle pain in pregnancy. 
70% of women experience some form of pelvic pain during pregnancy for lots of different reasons. Its important to look out for signs and symptoms of pelvic pain during and after pregnancy and get the right treatments as soon as possible. This podcast covers. 
 
- What is Pelvic Girdle Pain?
- How pregnancy affects the pelvis?
- What are the signs and symptoms of pelvic girdle pain?
- What can we do to treat pelvic pain?
- What is the role of the pelvic floor and how do I look after my pelvic floor?
 
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
Dr Ajai Seth
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine

Episode 13 - The Wonderful World of Esports! An introduction to health in Gamers - Ask the Expert

Today we have a really special episode about not just any sport, but Esports!
Esports is a rapidly growing multibillion dollar industry with lots of young people attracted to gaming. But how does the social culture around gaming affect people's health? What are the potential benefits and risks of Esports for gamers?
I talk to En and Serena, two Esports experts in Medicine and Psychology around this topic. We cover;
- What are Esports?
- What are the physical and mental health implications of gaming?
- What risk factors are associated with Esports?
- What can we do to improve the health of gamers?
 
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
Dr Ajai Seth
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine

Episode 12 - Dealing with knee injury - Alex’s Story

Today we talk to Alex. She had a knee injury and mensical tear after a workout. We eventually decided that it was best to send her for surgery. Fortunately she has recovered well and is now back to full fitness and exercise.
She tells us how her knee pain started, how it is was initially misdiagnosed as a hamstring injury and how we were able to get her the correct treatment.
This episode covers:
- The different causes of knee pain and the importance of getting the diagnosis correct.
- Meniscal tears and how they happen
- When meniscal tears require intervention or surgery
- How to recover and rehabilitate from a mensical tear
- The impact of knee injury on exercise
 
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 11 - Flat feet and pronation. Is it such a bad thing? - Ask the expert

Dear Listener,
 
Today we talk about flat feet and pronation. These terms have been given a really bad reputation over the past few years, so today we myth bust and get to the bottom of what they actually mean.
We chat with Maddie, a podiatry and lower limb biomechanical specialist, to find out why having flat feet is often not really a medical issue, and how pronation is actually an really important natural movement for our feet. 
This episode covers:
- What are flat feet and pronation?
- Do we need to do anything about it?
- What types of shoes or insoles are best for flat feet and pronation?
- Do I get an accurate opinion from high street running shops around my feeet and running technique?!
 
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 10 - ACL injury, what is it and what do I need to do about it? - Ask the expert

Today we talk about all things ACL (or Anterior Crucitate Ligament), a commonly injured ligament in the knee. Most people would have heard about ACL injury as the "football knee injury". 
We chat with Ben an ACL rehab physiotherapist about the significance of ACL injuries and what they mean for our health and fitness?
This episode covers:
- What is the ACL and what is its function?
- How is the ACL commonly injured?
- How do I know if i have injured my ACL?
- What should I do if I injure my ACL?
- Do I need surgery for my ACL? what other options are there?
 
Thanks for listening! Feel free to comment.
 
If you need any further support or have a topic you want discussed on the podcast, please get in contact!
 
The London Bridge Sports Medicine Team
 
Web: www.lbsm.co.uk
Email: Hello@lbsm.co.uk
Phone: +44 207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth