The episode discusses the connection between workload and injuries in professional football, particularly with the current fixture congestion in top European leagues as they try to complete the season on a tight schedule due to the COVID-19 pan

Plant based diet on athletes performance (does it really make the difference?)

Feb 9th, 2023 7m 24s

According to a study by Bernhard in 2019, eating a plant-based diet provides more antioxidants which help neutralize free radicals which are key to muscle fatigue, reduced athletic performance, and impaired recovery. Emilio Valdes and James Dom

Hanbang Medicine

Apr 28th, 2022 8m 47s

This AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Jia Choi and Won Lee during their studies at the AISTS MAS Sport Administration and Technology Programme.

Effectiveness of Cold Water Immersions on recovery post-exercise

Feb 15th, 2022 7m 8s

This episode discusses the effectiveness of Cold Water Immersions on recovery post-exercise. This AISTS Sport Medicine podcast is created together with AISTS Class of 2020 Juan Lopez Salaberry and Eric Mackenzie, a former professional Australia

High Altitude Sport and it's effects on the body

Jan 19th, 2022 7m 17s

This episode talks about what happens to individuals when they climb Mount Everest. Carolina Gillespie and Robert Sheppard speak about how the body copes with the climb and instructions to overcome Altitude Mountain Sickness.

How did Ma Long recover from knee injury and become the world table tennis champion?

Aug 11th, 2021 7m 23s

In 2018, the World Table Tennis Federation @wtt introduced a new ranking that drove top players to participate in even more events. Ma Long is considered a victim of this change. He was diagnosed with severe medial collateral ligament (MCL) inj

How to prevent injuries when switching between different tennis court surfaces?

Jun 4th, 2021 6m 49s

This is a great opportunity to learn from the pros. It is no coincidence that the tennis year is divided into a hard court, grass court and clay court season. Each surface sets different demands on the material and playing techniques. Learn how

Can taking a break from your diet lead to more successful results?

Apr 13th, 2021 7m 26s

The human metabolism is a complex system. If a diet is to be successful, a more precise understanding of the relevant mechanisms helps. This includes the fact that the body always strives for balance. If you don't understand how to "outsmart" i

Basketball and ankle injuries: What's going on?

Mar 17th, 2021 8m 11s

Injuries to joints and ligaments are particularly common in professional basketball. Do players not allow the injuries to heal because the pressure to perform is too high, or is it due to the specific, explosive side-to-side movements? And: fin

How could Japanese avoid an obesity crisis?

Feb 12th, 2021 7m 29s

According to a 2015 OECD study, 20% of all adults worldwide are already overweight - and the trend has been rising for 30 years. Japan is the least affected, with 10 times fewer overweight people than USA. In this issue, you will find out how e

What are the impacts of having AISTS classes outside?

Jan 5th, 2021 7m 15s

Physical and mental health together with social and communications skills all seem to be benefactors of hosting classes in the outdoor BUT how does health and safety, transport and weather impact outdoor lectures? Find out more in this episode

Elite athletes competing in two sports

Dec 23rd, 2020 7m 4s

This podcast shares key learnings from top athletes competing in multisport events and how this can be complementary and beneficial to your specialized sport. Learn how you can have fun with more than one sport.

Squash is a high injury prone sport. Myth or Reality?

Nov 11th, 2020 7m 33s

Squash has been listed as the healthiest sport in the world - Forbes 2016, however, it is a challenging sport for most beginners due to fear of injuries. Learn how you can have fun as the professionals do with a few simple tips to prevent Squas

Ageing Athletes: Are athletes now peaking in performance later than in the past?

Oct 6th, 2020 6m 54s

What does Roger Federer, Dara Torres and Tom Brady, have in common?Their talent and success are not linked to their age!!! Learn longevity techniques utilized by these professional athletes that will help you perform at your peak longer.

How to prevent a tennis elbow?

Sep 3rd, 2020 7m 29s

Does the thought of playing tennis excite you? Find out why armature players are more prone to tennis elbow than professionals. Learn about the risks factors and prevention techniques that will speed up your game techniques with limited pain an

Is elite sport good for health/lead to better or worse health long term?

Jun 15th, 2020 6m 52s

AISTS class of 2019's Roberto Pitta and Surbhi Kuwelar delve into the topic of elite sports. Does it lead to better or worse long term health? In this podcast, they discuss muscular-skeletal issues which can impact elite athletes as well as

Does stretching help muscle recovery and/or injury prevention?

Jun 1st, 2020 7m

For years stretching has been promoted as a way to prevent injuries, but is it true? In this month's Sports Medicine podcast, Yoori Jung and Guillermo Marin from AISTS class of 2019 aim find out. As an ex-professional rink hockey player, Gui

Is doping one of football's biggest secrets?

May 18th, 2020 7m 33s

Is doping one of football's biggest secrets? That's what Gelmi Rick and Sierro Adrien from AISTS class of 2018 delve into in this episode of the AISTS Sports Medicine podcast.You can dope in any sport, yet football has seemingly escaped the

From painkillers to health killers

Feb 5th, 2020 7m 34s

In our latest AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast Al Maflahi and Khalid Marqueta Ignacio from the 2018 class discuss painkillers and their impact on athletes.Listen now to discover the different types of painkillers, if and why athletes are taking

Is getting drunk one evening a risk for athletic performance

Jan 17th, 2020 7m 31s

In our latest AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast Horike Shota and Mehta Nishant from the 2018 class discuss whether getting drunk can impact an athlete’s performance.In the episode they explore how everyone has different builds and physiologies -

Weight cutting in combat sports

Dec 6th, 2019 6m 50s

Weight cutting is a very common practice in contact sports. It is the practice of rapidly losing weight to fit in a certain weight category before a fight. What does science have to say about this? Is there a safe way to do it? What does the re

What is the Athlete Biological Passport?

Oct 8th, 2019 7m 34s

Doping scandals threaten the Olympic Movement, and the public, even some athletes and sports organisations, have lost faith in the anti-doping system. How can the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) help with this? How can it be further improved?

Is Beer Really A Good Recovery Drink?

Aug 2nd, 2019 6m 44s

This month’s AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast talks about beer as a recovery drink. It is very common to go out for a beer after a team or group sports practice or game. But, does having a beer after a workout affect recovery? Is beer different to

Can vegan athletes perform equally well?

Jul 1st, 2019 7m 38s

This month’s AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about nutrition, specifically whether it is possible for vegans to achieve the same performance level in sport as omnivores. Which kind of protein? Supplements? What else to do? Listen

The science says you shouldn’t run a marathon: We say you should! Who is right?

Jun 5th, 2019 7m 14s

This month's AISTS Sports Medicine Podcast will be talking about marathon running. The science says you shouldn’t run a marathon but AISTS participants, Michael Collins & Olivia Dilorati - Class of 2018, say you should. Who is right? Find out