The LBSM Podcast

Episode 9 - Injury, Training and Life as a Semi-Pro Footballer - Connor’s Story

Connor tells us his story about how as a semi-professional footballer he suffered with groin pain. Football for him is not only his passion but also an important source of income, so when he was forced out of playing with his injury, he needed help quickly.
We chat about the difficulties in diagnosis and treating groin pain in sporting people and the different treatment options available. Connor fortunately has fully recovered and now has a better balance between his sport, training and recovery. 
This episode covers:
- What causes groin and pubic pain?
- What rehabilitation therapies may work
- The difficulties in balancing sport, fitness and life
- The importance strength and conditioning training when treating groin pain
 
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
 
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Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 8 - Introduction to Pelvic Health - Ask the Expert

Pelvic health is often neglected by people, and even by healthcare professionals. Poor pelvic health, and poor pelvic floor health in particular, can dramatically reduce quality of life.
A common misconception is that pelvic health is just relevant to women and pregnancy. In fact, poor pelvic health can affect men and women and present itself with a wide variety of symptoms that may not seem obvious. Please listen on to find out more. 
This episode covers:
- What is good pelvic health?
- What is the pelvic floor? 
- Signs and symptoms of poor pelvic health in men and women, what to look out floor
- How can we best look after our pelvic floor and pelvic health
 
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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
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Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 7 - What is Gait and Biomechanial Assessment - Ask the Expert

We all move differently. Gait and Biomechanical analysis is a specialist assessment that looks at how we walk, run and move. It gives us detailed information into our own biomechanics and allows us to predict and treat injury. 
If you are suffering from an injury or feel you are at a higher risk of injury, biomechanical assessment may help.
This episode covers:
- What is involved in a formal Gait and Biomechanical Assessment?
- Can an biomechanical assessment help us detect potential injuries?
- What are orthotics?
- Are "High Street" running assessments useful? 
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 6 - Inflammatory Back Pain - Catherine‘s Story

Back pain can be problematic for people of all ages. However, particularly for people in their 20s-40s, it is important to consider other causes of back pain other than muscular injury. 
Catherine tells us her story of how she was diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis of the spine, how this initially presented for her and how she is being treated. 
This episode covers:
- What is inflammatory back pain?
- How do we recognise it?
- How do we treat it?
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 5 - Fuelling for Endurance Events - Ask the Expert

Long distance events, whether it be walking, running, swimming, cycling or triathlon, are becoming more and more common. It is important that we train for them properly but also eat correctly to allow us to perform at our best and keep ourselves safe.
Dr Ajai Seth talks to Robbie, Sports Dietician, about how to eat before, during and after race day. 
 
This episode covers:
- Energy systems of the body
- Key food ingredients and substrates
- How/What to eat before race day
- How/What to eat during the race
- How/What to eat after the race
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 4 - Plantar Fasciitis. What is it, and how do we get rid of it?! - Ask the Expert

Plantar Fasciitis is a troublesome condition that causes the base of the heel to become inflamed and very painful. It can affect those people who exercise regularly or those who don't. 
Dr Ajai Seth talks to Maddie Tait, Sports Podiatrist, about all things Plantar Fasciitis, including why it happens and most importantly, what we can do to get rid of it!
 
This episode covers:
- What is Plantar Fasciitis and why does it happen?
- What puts me at risk for Plantar Fasciitis?
- How do it treat it?
- What training/exercise helps improve it?
- What footwear helps get rid of it?
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 3 - Dealing with Major Trauma - Annie‘s Patient Story

This episode we speak to Annie. She tell us her incredible story about dealing with major trauma and loss after being involved in a car accident when she was just a teenager. She shares how this has affected her physically, mentally and shaped her life. 
If you are, or know someone who is dealing with a physical injury or trauma, Annie's Story will shed positivity, hope and inspiration.
 
This episode highlights:
- How having a support network is key when dealing with trauma
- Asking for help early to address physical and psychological issues is vital
- Physical rehabilitation is the cornerstone for rebuilding strength, stamina and wellbeing
- It's never to late to seek support or begin your rehabilitation journey back to recovery
- Small adjustments to mindset, healthy eating, exercise and daily living can make a big impact.
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth

Episode 2 - Low energy and overtraining - Ask the Expert

It can be difficult to balance healthy eating and exercise. Most people think they probably eat too much for the amount exercise or calories they burn.
However, it can also be very easy to go the other way, and not have enough energy to fuel our exercise and lifestyle. This particularly more common if we exercise a lot and have busy lifestyles with poor accessibility to the right foods.
Certain eating habits and behaviours can also leave us undernourished and vulnerable to injury and illness. 
We talk to Jenaed, a sports performance dietician, about how to get the appropriate level of energy on board for our exercise, and what happens when we have too little energy. 
 
This episode covers:
- What is energy?
- What foods are the best sources to get energy from?
- What happens when we don't have enough energy, signs and symptoms.
- How to avoid overtraining and underfuelling
- Further support
 
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: +44207 294 7671
 
Social Media
Instagram: lbsportsmedicine
Facebook: LBsportsmedicine
Twitter: @ajaiseth
LinkedIn: Dr Ajai Seth