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Women’s Football Hub#045 Sports medicine series - Relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-s) with Velvet Klass🎙️ Podcast Title:
"Spotlight on REDs: Female Football, Menstrual Health & Multidisciplinary Support with Velvet Klass"
👤 Guest:
Velvet Klass – PhD Candidate at Flinders University, researching REDs and multidisciplinary support in elite women’s football.
🎧 Episode Summary:
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent chats with researcher and former athlete Velvet Klass about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)—a condition that’s affecting far more female footballers than you might think. From menstrual health and energy intake to the critical role of coaches and support teams, Velvet shares her personal journey and research findings that shine a light on a...2025-06-1331 minWomen’s Football Hub#044 Sports Psychology Series - Transitions and critical moments with Louis Ross🎙️ Women's Football Hub Podcast – Sports Psychology Series: Transitions & Critical Moments
🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Ian Cookson
🎤 Guest: Louis Ross (Sports Psychologist | Loughborough DICE Program | Formerly with Bristol City Women)
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub Podcast, Dr. Ian Cookson sits down with Louis Ross, a sports psychologist with experience working in academy football and elite women's football. They dive deep into the psychological impact of transitions in sport, from moving between teams to career-ending injuries, and how athletes can prepare for and navigate critical moments in their journey.
🔹 Topics Discussed:
Louis Ross’s back...2025-06-0639 minWomen’s Football Hub#043 The role of Sports Pharmacy in women's football with Emily Shears & Dr Jessica Beal-Stahl🎙️ The Role of Sports Pharmacy in Women's Football
Guests: Emily Shears & Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl
Host: Carolyn Kent
Episode Overview:
Pharmacy might not be the first thing you think of in sport, but medications, supplements, and chronic disease management all play a crucial role in performance. In this episode, sports pharmacists Emily Shears and Dr. Jessica Beal-Stahl break down the importance of sports pharmacy in women’s football and beyond.
From inhalers and ADHD medication to menstrual health and banned substances, they highlight key medical considerations for female athletes.
What You’ll Learn in This E...2025-05-3035 minWomen’s Football Hub#042 Pregnancy & Motherhood Series - Hannah Poulton C SectionsRecovery & Return to Sport with Hannah Poulton
🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙️ Guest: Hannah Poulton, Director of HLP Therapy, Women's Health Specialist, and PhD Researcher on C-Section Scarring
Episode Overview
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent is joined by physiotherapist and women's health specialist Hannah Poulton to explore the realities of C-section recovery and the journey back to sport. Hannah, who has over 20 years of experience in physiotherapy, breaks down the impact of C-sections on the body, debunks common myths, and provides expert guidance on rehabilitation and return to play.
Key Topics Covered
✅ What i...2025-05-2329 minWomen’s Football Hub#041 Pelvic health series - No One Told Me This! Football, Hormones & Health with Michelle LyonsIn this episode of The Women’s Football Hub, host Sarah Thorne sits down with the brilliant Michelle Lyons, physiotherapist, educator, and global women’s health advocate. Together, they dive into one of the most important—and often overlooked—aspects of female athlete wellbeing: pelvic health and hormonal changes across the lifespan.
From menstrual health and RED-s to perimenopause and injury prevention, Michelle shares evidence-based insights that every player, coach, and club needs to hear. Whether you're managing young athletes at puberty or supporting rec-league players in their 40s, this episode is packed with practical advice, compassionate understa...2025-05-1653 minWomen’s Football Hub#040 - Sports Psychology Series - Serena MacLeod The psychological side of injurySports Psychology Series – The Psychological Return to Football After Injury
🎙 Guest: Dr. Serena MacLeod (Chartered Sport and Exercise Psychologist)
🎙 Host: Dr. Ian Cookson
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Dr. Ian Cookson sits down with Dr. Serena MacLeod to discuss the psychological challenges athletes face when recovering from serious injuries. Drawing from her experience with Reading Women’s Football Club and other elite sports, Serena shares insights on identity loss, mental resilience, and the stages of grief that injured players go through.
Key Topics Covered:
⚽ Identity & Mental Health: The psychological impact of being sidelined and how injuries...2025-05-0936 minWomen’s Football Hub#039 Research series - So you want to do a PhD? Erin Griffiths Manchester United🎙️ Women’s Football Hub Podcast – Exploring ACL Injury Research with Erin Griffiths
Episode Overview
In this episode, Carolyn Kent welcomes a special co-host, Emily Howarth, an MSc Physiotherapy student, for her first podcast appearance! Together, they interview Erin Griffiths, a PhD researcher working with Manchester United on ACL injury risk factors in women's football. Erin shares her academic journey, her transition into research, and what it's like conducting an industry-based PhD in a professional football environment.
Whether you're interested in sports science, women's football, injury prevention, or pursuing a PhD, this episode has valuable insights on navigat...2025-05-0232 minWomen’s Football Hub#038 The History of Women's Football with Clare McEwenShow Notes – Women’s Football Hub Podcast
Episode: The History & Future of Women’s Football with Clare McEwen
🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙️ Guest: Clare McEwen – Freelance Sports Writer, Author of She Can Kick It, and Health Researcher at Oxford University
Episode Overview
In this episode, Carolyn Kent welcomes Clare McEwen, author of She Can Kick It, a book that delves into the rich and often overlooked history of women's football. Clare shares her own journey as a football-loving girl growing up in Cornwall, explores key moments in the women's game, and discusses how history continues to shape the sport...2025-04-2532 minWomen’s Football Hub#037 The problem with women's football boots - beyond pink it and shrink it with Dr Amanda JagieloThe Problem with Women’s Football Boots: Beyond ‘Pink It and Shrink It’
🎙 Guest: Dr. Amanda Jagielo
🎤 Host: Carolyn Kent
Episode Summary
In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub podcast, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Dr. Amanda Jagielo, a sports medicine expert and researcher specialising in sports footwear. Dr. Jagielo shares groundbreaking insights into how football boots (or soccer cleats) impact female athletes’ performance, injury risk, and overall game experience. She also discusses her scoping review on cleat design and the crucial need for gender-specific football boots.
Key Takeaways
⚽ Football Boots and Injury Risk2025-04-1829 min
Women’s Football HubMental health toolkit release with Mark McGuiganEpisode Description / Show Notes:
In this special episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent welcomes back Mark McGuigan, a mental health occupational therapist and founder of Willow Grove Consulting, after our launch of the Mental Health and Recovery Toolkit — a free resource designed for athletes at every level.
Together, they explore the why behind the project and the how behind using simple but effective tools to manage mental health challenges in sport — from pre-match nerves to post-game disappointment.
🛠️ The toolkit includes four short audio/video resources:
Dealing with Emotions
Dealing with Nega...2025-04-1524 min
Women’s Football HubDealing with poor performanceEpisode Summary:
In this short, reflective episode, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a powerful mindset reset for players who are struggling after a poor performance.
Whether you’ve had a tough match, made a mistake, or are feeling overwhelmed by expectations, this tool helps you let go, learn, and move forward with self-compassion and control.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to separate who you are from how you performed
✅ A simple mental reframe to stop negative spirals
✅ Tools to build emotional resilience after tough moments
✅ A reminder that one game doesn’t defi...2025-04-1504 minWomen’s Football HubDealing with negative thoughtsEpisode Summary:
In this focused session, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a grounding reflection to help players recognise and interrupt negative thoughts.
Whether it’s self-doubt, overthinking, or inner criticism, this tool guides you to pause, shift perspective, and take back control of your mindset.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Why negative thoughts are normal — and what to do with them
✅ A simple reframing strategy to stop spirals
✅ How to respond with self-awareness, not judgement
✅ A quick mental tool to reset in the moment
Who It’s For:
Perfect for foot...2025-04-1503 minWomen’s Football HubDealing with emotionsEpisode Summary:
Emotions are part of football — but sometimes they can feel overwhelming or out of control. In this episode, Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan offers a calming and reflective tool to help you make space for difficult emotions without letting them take over.
Designed for players and coaches alike, this short session helps you understand and regulate emotional responses in high-pressure moments.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ That emotions are valid — even the uncomfortable ones
✅ A simple strategy to process feelings without judgement
✅ A moment of calm when you need it most
Who It...2025-04-1504 minWomen’s Football HubGuided progressive muscle relaxationEpisode Summary:
Feeling tense? Need to switch off after a match or long day?
This calming session, led by Occupational Therapist Mark McGuigan, guides you through a full-body Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) to help release stress and support recovery.
It’s perfect for use before bed, during injury rehab, or any time your body feels tight and your mind won’t slow down.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to connect mind and body through muscle awareness
✅ A step-by-step guide to progressive relaxation
✅ When and how to use PMR in your routine
...2025-04-1506 minWomen’s Football Hub#036 Athletic development series - Myth busting the gym environment for female athletes with Sarah PaynePodcast Title: Women's Football Hub
Episode Title: Strength Training Myths & Realities in Women's Football with Sarah Payne
🎙️ Episode Summary:
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Sarah Payne, a strength and conditioning coach specialising in women's and girls' team sports. Sarah, founder of The Human First Method and a player for Stevenage FC, shares her journey back to the pitch after a long injury and discusses the crucial role of strength training in football.
💪 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why strength training won’t make female footballers “bulky” or “slo...2025-04-1131 minWomen’s Football Hub#035 Sports medicine/physio series - Concussion rehabilitation with Dr Julia TreleavenEpisode Title: Concussion Rehabilitation with Dr. Julia Treleaven
🎙 Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙 Guest: Dr. Julia Treleaven, Associate Professor at the University of Queensland and Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists
🔹 Episode Overview:
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Dr. Julia Treleaven, a leading researcher in neck dysfunction, post-concussion rehabilitation, and sensory motor control. With over 150 publications and extensive clinical experience, Dr. Treleaven provides expert insights into concussion rehabilitation, return-to-play protocols, and long-term brain health in athletes.
🔹Key Topics Discussed:
✅ What happens during a concussion – beyond a direct...2025-04-0426 minWomen’s Football Hub#034 Psychology series - Dr Tracy Donachie Perfectionism & Overthinking in female footballers🎙️ WFH Podcast: Perfectionism in Football with Dr Tracy Donachie
📢 Episode Summary
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast, host Dr Ian Cookson speaks with Dr Tracy Donachie from Newcastle University about perfectionism and overthinking in football. As a former footballer and sport psychologist, Dr Donachie shares insights into how perfectionism affects players' mental well-being, performance, and resilience.
⚽ Key Topics Discussed:
✅ Dr Donachie’s football and academic journey, from playing in the US to researching perfectionism
✅ The three types of perfectionism and their impact on footballers
✅ How overthinking and perfectionism contribute to anxiety, self-crit...2025-03-2834 minWomen’s Football Hub#033 Emerging PhD research Emma Sconce - Hamstring injuriesWomen's Football Hub Podcast – MSK Physiotherapy Series
🎙 Episode Title: Emerging PhD Research on Hamstring Injury & Function
👩⚕️ Guest: Emma Sconce, Researcher & Former Footballer
🎧 Host: Carolyn Kent
Episode Summary
In this episode, Carolyn Kent sits down with Emma Sconce, a former footballer turned researcher, who has just completed her PhD at Sheffield Hallam University focusing on hamstring injuries and function in footballers. Emma shares insights from her journey as a player, her transition into teaching and research, and her mission to reduce injury risks in athletes.
Key Topics Discussed
✅ Emma’s Journey in Football: From playing in the UK to...2025-03-2130 minWomen’s Football Hub#032 MSK Physiotherapy Series - Angela Jackson - Youth Injuries in Sport🎙️ WFH Podcast: Youth Injuries in Women’s Football with Angela Jackson
Episode Overview
In this episode of Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Angela Jackson, a consultant physiotherapist and strength & conditioning expert, to dive into one of the most crucial topics in youth football—injuries in young female players.
From growth-related injuries to training loads and injury prevention, Angela shares must-know insights for coaches, parents, and players. Whether you're working with a youth team or just passionate about the game, this episode is packed with valuable knowledge!
What You’ll Learn in This Episo...2025-03-1434 minWomen’s Football Hub#031 Sports medicine series - Dr Kerry Peek Concussion in women's football
Women's Football Hub Podcast – Heading, Concussion & Brain Health in Football with Dr. Kerry Peek
🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙️ Guest: Dr. Kerry Peek – FIFA Medical Researcher in Brain Health, Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, Former Council Chair at Sports Medicine Australia
Episode Overview
In this episode of the Women’s Football Hub Podcast, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Dr. Kerry Peek, a leading expert in brain health, heading, and concussion in football. Dr. Peek is currently working as a FIFA medical researcher, focusing on injury prevention and brain health in football.
The conversation explores:
✅ The latest...2025-03-0727 minWomen’s Football Hub#030 Breast Health Series - Professor Deirdre McGhee Sports bras and breast careWomen's Football Hub Podcast – Breast Health & Performance with Prof. Deirdre McGhee
🎙️ Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙️ Guest: Professor Deirdre McGhee – Sports Physiotherapist, Researcher, and Educator at the University of Wollongong
Episode Overview
In this episode, Carolyn Kent speaks with Professor Deirdre McGhee, a leading expert in breast biomechanics and injury prevention in sport. With over 20 years of experience, Prof. McGhee has conducted pioneering research into breast health and its impact on athletic performance.
The discussion covers:
✅ How breast movement affects performance and posture in female athletes
✅ The importance of proper sports bra support for performance and in...2025-02-2830 minWomen’s Football Hub#029 Athletic development series - Ivi Casagrande Creating a high performance environmentWomen's Football Hub Podcast – Episode with Ivi Casagrande
🎙 Host: Carolyn Kent
🎙 Guest: Ivi Casagrande – Performance Coach, Former Brazil Women’s National Team and Orlando Pride Coach, FIFA & UEFA Technical Expert
Episode Overview
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Ivi Casagrande, a performance coach with an impressive career spanning multiple continents. From playing football in Brazil to coaching at the highest levels with FIFA, UEFA, and the Football Association of Ireland, Ivi shares her unique journey in sports science, coaching, and leadership.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Ivi's Journey in...2025-02-2137 minWomen’s Football Hub#028 Masters athlete series - Dr Nicky Keay - Menopause and the older athleteWomen's Football Hub Podcast Episode Title: Understanding Menopause in Female Athletes with Dr. Nicky Keay
Episode Summary: In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent speaks with Dr. Nicky Keay, a leading expert in female athlete health, honorary clinical lecturer at University College London, and author of Hormones, Health and Human Potential and The Myths of Menopause. They discuss the impact of menopause on female footballers, the physiological and psychological challenges it presents, and strategies for coaches, clubs, and players to manage training and recovery effectively.
Key Topics Discussed:
🔹 What is Men...2025-02-1432 minWomen’s Football Hub#027 Breast Health Series - Siobhan O Donovan - The impact of breast weight on postureEpisode Summary: Host Carolyn Kent speaks with Siobhan O’Donovan, physiotherapist and founder of Posture Fitting, about the vital role of breast health and posture in women’s performance. Siobhan, known as "The Boobie Physio," shares practical insights on managing breast weight, finding the right bra, and building internal support through posture and muscle activation.
Key Points: Breast Weight & Posture: How breast weight affects alignment and the importance of resisting gravity.
Support Systems: Combining internal activation (muscle strength) with properly fitted bras for optimal support.
Bra Fitting Tips: Common fitting mistakes, the i...2025-02-0733 min
Women’s Football HubMSK Series Hannah Antony The Physio turned ACL patient What’s it likeEpisode Summary: In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Hannah Antony, a senior physiotherapist from Alberta, Canada, and a medical content specialist. Hannah shares her personal journey through ACL injury and reconstruction, providing unique insights from both a patient's and a physiotherapist's perspective.
Topics covered include:
The mechanism of Hannah's ACL injury and her initial reaction.
Decision-making around surgical vs. non-surgical management of ACL injuries.
The challenges and milestones in post-operative rehab.
Psychological...2025-01-3133 minWomen’s Football Hub#026 MSK Series -Hannah Antony - The physio turned patient - What's it like to tear your ACL?Episode Summary: In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Carolyn Kent sits down with Hannah Antony, a senior physiotherapist from Alberta, Canada, and a medical content specialist. Hannah shares her personal journey through ACL injury and reconstruction, providing unique insights from both a patient's and a physiotherapist's perspective.
Topics covered include:
The mechanism of Hannah's ACL injury and her initial reaction.
Decision-making around surgical vs. non-surgical management of ACL injuries.
The challenges and milestones in post-operative rehab.
Psychological and physical aspects of returning to play after an ACL injury.
Key insights into injury prevention, including the...2025-01-3133 min
Women’s Football HubAthletic Development series - Rob Anderson training youth athletesEpisode Title: Unlocking Youth Potential: Athletic Development with Rob Anderson
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast, Carolyn Kent is joined by Rob Anderson, BSc in Strength and Conditioning and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology from St Mary's University. Rob was the 2024 UK Strength and Conditioning Association Coach of the Year for Youth Sports and is the founder of Athletic Evolution in Edinburgh.
Together, Carolyn and Rob dive deep into the importance of athletic development in youth sports...2025-01-2430 minWomen’s Football Hub#025 Athletic Development Series - Rob Anderson Training Youth AthletesEpisode Title: Unlocking Youth Potential: Athletic Development with Rob Anderson
Episode Summary:
In this episode of the Women's Football Hub podcast, Carolyn Kent is joined by Rob Anderson, BSc in Strength and Conditioning and MSc in Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology from St Mary's University. Rob was the 2024 UK Strength and Conditioning Association Coach of the Year for Youth Sports and is the founder of Athletic Evolution in Edinburgh.
Together, Carolyn and Rob dive deep into the importance of athletic development in youth sports, touching on key topics such as:
The critical role...2025-01-2430 minWomen’s Football Hub#024 Sports psychology series - Sarah Knapp Dealing with emotional regulationEmotional Regulation in Women's Football with Sarah Knapp
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, Dr. Ian Cookson interviews Sarah Knapp from Northampton Town Women's Football Club. They discuss Sarah's unique journey into sport and exercise psychology, and focus on the topic of emotional regulation.
Sarah shares insights from her experience working with a football player, emphasizing the importance of normalising emotions and using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches. They cover practical techniques used during non-traditional pitch-side sessions and reflect on the significance of tailoring psychological support to each athlete's needs.
00:00 Introduction...2025-01-1729 minWomen’s Football Hub#023 Sports nutrition - Aimee Ellen O Keefe - Hints, tips and mistakes not to make with nutritionMistakes not to make with nutrition with Aimee Ellen O'Keefe
Guest Introduction
Aimee Ellen O'Keefe is a performance nutritionist with an impressive background in sports nutrition. She has worked with:
Manchester United Women's Football Team (First full-time nutritionist in WSL in 2021)
England Rugby Red Roses
Williams Racing (Performance Nutrition for Academy Drivers and Pit Stop Crew)
Episode Highlights
Guest Background (00:00:57)
Grew up in Liverpool with a football background
Played football from a young age, including Everton Center of Excellence
Transitioned to nutrition after realising the importance of proper fueling
Nutrition in Football (00:06:47)
Identified key nutrition gaps at Manchester U...2025-01-1029 minWomen’s Football Hub#022 Pelvic Health Series - Emma Brockwell Pelvic Health in Professional FootballIntegrating Pelvic Health in Professional Football with Emma Brockwell
Guest Profile
Emma Brockwell is a pelvic health physiotherapist who has worked with top football clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Southampton. She is:
Co-author of the Return to Running Postpartum Guidelines (2019)
Co-host of the podcast "At Your Cervix"
Part of the FIFA Female Health Project
Episode Highlights
Key Topics Discussed
Integrating pelvic health into professional football (00:02:00)
Importance of education in normalising female health conversations (00:09:14)
Comprehensive approach to pelvic floor health (00:19:02)
Musculoskeletal connections to pelvic floor function (00:20:05)
FIFA Female Health Project overview (00:23:07)
Memorable Quote
"Education is the key to supporting m...2024-12-2029 minWomen’s Football Hub#021 Lola Arribas Rodriguez - Coaching youth and blind footballCoaching Youth and Blind Football with Lola Arribas Rodriguez
Episode Overview
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent sits down with Lola Arribas Rodriguez, a technical support trainer at the Football Association (FA) in England and a passionate coach working with youth and visually impaired athletes.
Guest Profile
Name: Lola Arribas Rodriguez
Current Roles:
Technical Support Trainer at the Football Association
Participant in FA's Women's Leadership Program
Coach for U8 football team
Coach for Blind Football athletes
Key Discussion Topics
Lola's Football Journey (00:01:18)
Inspired by the England Lionesses' Euro 2022 victory
Transitioned from architecture student to...2024-12-1331 minWomen’s Football Hub#020 Breast Health series - Suzanne Carney - Breast health during pregnancy & motherhoodPregnancy, Breastfeeding, and Female Athletes
Guest Information
Guest: Suzanne Carney
Expertise: Physiotherapist specializing in breast anatomy, postpartum care, and women's health
Episode Overview
In this episode, Carolyn Kent and Suzanne Carney dive deep into the complex world of breast anatomy, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the challenges female athletes face during and after pregnancy. The discussion covers everything from breast physiology to postpartum recovery and mental health.
Key Topics Discussed
Breast Anatomy and Physiology (00:00:38)
Similarities between breast and lung anatomy
Hormonal changes during pregnancy
Breast changes during pregnancy
Breast Support for Athletes (00:03:11)
Importance of proper sports bra...2024-12-0632 minWomen’s Football Hub#019 Sports Nutrition Series - Phil Woodbridge - Ongoing PhD does nutrition impact on injury?Nutrition’s Impact on Injury Prevention in Women’s Football
Guest Profile: Phil Woodbridge
Lecturer at Buckinghamshire New University
Registered Sports Nutritionist
PhD Researcher focusing on nutritional interventions for injury prevention in female football players
Episode Overview
In this insightful episode of Women’s Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent interviews Phil Woodbridge about his groundbreaking PhD research on nutrition’s role in injury prevention and rehabilitation for recreational women’s football players.
Key Topics Discussed
Research Background (00:00:40)
Focus on recreational football players at levels 4-5 in England’s women’s football structure
Addressing a significant research gap in women’s footba...2024-11-2931 minWomen’s Football Hub#018 Pelvic health series - Gráinne Donnelly The use of compression garments for the pelvic floorHost Sarah Thorne talks to Gráinne Donnelly the editor of the POGP about her PhD research on compression garments and their potential use for the management of pelvic floor issues.
This podcast episode explores pelvic health in female athletes, with a specific focus on compression garments as a potential management tool for pelvic floor dysfunction. Gráinne Donnelly shares her research insights, emphasising that pelvic floor issues are common but not normal, and can affect athletes of all levels and ages. The discussion highlights the importance of breaking down stigmas, increasing awareness, and providing supportive solutions for...2024-11-2232 minWomen’s Football Hub#017 Sports Science Series - Esther Goldsmith The Menstrual CycleSports Science Series: Esther Goldsmith - The Menstrual Cycle
In this episode, Dr. Megan Lowry interviews Esther Goldsmith, a sport and exercise physiologist who works for Sport Wales. Esther specialises in supporting female athletes and educating coaches on how to best support the unique needs of female athletes.
Main Topics Discussed
- Esther's background and role as a sport and exercise physiologist [(00:00:31)
- Differences in training and supporting female vs. male athletes [(00:01:51)]
- Overview of the menstrual cycle and its impacts on the body [(00:03:24)]
- Strategies for athletes to track and manage menstrual cycle symptoms [(00:09:17)]
- Considerations for par...2024-11-1532 min
Women’s Football HubMark McGuigan mental health management and the case for Occupational Therapy in FootballPodcast Show Notes
In this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent interviews Mark McGuigan, an occupational therapist and mental health practitioner who works with athletes in the sports industry.
Mark is the Director at Willow Grove Consultants and a Player Care Consultant at the Player Care Group. He has extensive experience working in mental health services and has recently focused on supporting the mental health of elite athletes, particularly those recovering from long-term injuries.
Main Topics Discussed
- Mark's background as...2024-11-0828 minWomen’s Football Hub#016 Physiotherapy series - Mark McGuigan mental health management and the case for Occupational Therapy in FootballIn this episode of Women's Football Hub, host Carolyn Kent interviews Mark McGuigan, an occupational therapist and mental health practitioner who works with athletes in the sports industry.
Mark is the Director at Willow Grove Consultants and a Player Care Consultant at the Player Care Group. He has extensive experience working in mental health services and has recently focused on supporting the mental health of elite athletes, particularly those recovering from long-term injuries.
Main Topics Discussed
- Mark's background as an occupational therapist and how he got involved in supporting athletes' mental health (00:00:49)
- The concept of "occupational deprivation" and how...2024-11-0828 minWomen’s Football Hub#015 Pelvic Health Series - Angela Kenneally - Blending sports physiotherapy and pelvic healthIn this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Angela Kenneally, who is a sport and exercise medicine specialist Physiotherapist and the current lead physiotherapist for the Football Association of Ireland. Kenneally also specialises in pelvic health.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Kenneally's background and path to becoming the lead physiotherapist for the Irish women's national team (00:01:51 - 00:03:24)
- Tips for young physiotherapists looking to work with national teams (00:03:38 - 00:04:57)
- Kenneally's experience with the Irish women's national team at the 2023 World Cup in Australia (00:09:50 - 00:11:35)
- The importance of pelvic health for female athletes...2024-11-0134 min
Women’s Football HubMeet the team series Sarah Thorne Types of incontinence and holistic treatmentMeet the team series: Sarah Thorne on Types of Incontinence and Holistic Treatment
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent sits down with chartered physiotherapist, sports rehabilitator, personal trainer, and pelvic health specialist Sarah Thorne. Sarah shares her extensive background in sports medicine and her passion for advocating for women's health, especially in the realm of pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence.
Key Topics Discussed
Sarah's journey to becoming a physiotherapist and her experience working in elite football (00:02:19)
The different types of incontinence (stress, urgency, overactive bladder) and how...2024-10-2532 minWomen’s Football Hub#014 Pelvic health Series Sarah Thorne - Types of incontinence and holistic treatmentMeet the team series: Sarah Thorne on Types of Incontinence and Holistic Treatment
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent sits down with chartered physiotherapist, sports rehabilitator, personal trainer, and pelvic health specialist Sarah Thorne. Sarah shares her extensive background in sports medicine and her passion for advocating for women's health, especially in the realm of pelvic floor dysfunction and incontinence.
Key Topics Discussed
Sarah's journey to becoming a physiotherapist and her experience working in elite football (00:02:19)
The different types of incontinence (stress, urgency, overactive bladder) and how to identify t...2024-10-2532 min
Women’s Football HubSports Science Series - Colm Smith Liverpool FCSports Science Series - Colm Smith Liverpool FC
In this episode, host Dr. Megan Lowery interviews Colm Smith, the Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool. Colm discusses his background in coaching various sports, his current role with Liverpool, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a performance coach working with elite female athletes.
Key Topics Discussed
Colm's coaching background and journey into football (00:00:36)
His current role as Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool Women (00:00:45)
Typical daily responsibilities and weekly training schedule (00:05:46)
Monitoring player wellness, menstrual cycles, and...2024-10-1829 minWomen’s Football Hub#013 Sports Science Series - Colm Smith Performance Coach Liverpool FCSports Science Series - Colm Smith Liverpool FC
In this episode, host Dr. Megan Lowery interviews Colm Smith, the Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool. Colm discusses his background in coaching various sports, his current role with Liverpool, and the day-to-day responsibilities of a performance coach working with elite female athletes.
Key Topics Discussed
Colm's coaching background and journey into football (00:00:36)
His current role as Physical Performance Coach for Liverpool Women (00:00:45) Typical daily responsibilities and weekly training schedule (00:05:46)
Monitoring player wellness, menstrual cycles, and recovery (00:07:24) Individualizing training and r...2024-10-1829 minWomen’s Football Hub#012 Psychology series - Pre-performance anxiety with Danielle BurnsPsychology Series - Pre performance anxiety with Danielle Burns
In this episode, host Dr. Ian Cookson interviews Danielle Burns, a sport and exercise psychologist, about the topic of pre-performance anxiety in sports, particularly in women's football.
Key Topics Discussed
- Danielle's academic and playing background in sport and exercise psychology [00:00:36 - 00:01:35]
- Danielle's varied research interests, including exercise psychology and clinical outcomes assessment [00:02:30 - 00:03:19]
- The differences and crossover between exercise psychology and sport psychology [00:03:52 - 00:04:20]
- Understanding and managing pre-performance anxiety [00:05:30 - 00:12:25]
- Differences in how p...2024-10-1127 min
Women’s Football HubPregnancy & Motherhood Series - Dr Sinead Dufour - The female athlete during pregnancy.In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr. Sinead Dufour, an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University in Ontario and the director of pelvic health at the World of My Baby (The Womb). Dr. Dufour has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science.
Main Topics Discussed
[00:00:40] Changes a female athlete's body goes through during pregnancy, including impacts on cardiovascular, respiratory, and pelvic floor systems
[00:03:16] How cardiovascular and respiratory changes affect training for a football player during pregnancy2024-10-0427 minWomen’s Football Hub#011 Pregnancy & Motherhood Series - Dr Sinead Dufour - The athlete during pregnancy.In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr. Sinead Dufour, an associate professor at the Faculty of Health Science at McMaster University in Ontario and the director of pelvic health at the World of My Baby (The Womb). Dr. Dufour has over 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and a PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science.
Main Topics Discussed
[00:00:40] Changes a female athlete's body goes through during pregnancy, including impacts on cardiovascular, respiratory, and pelvic floor systems
[00:03:16] How cardiovascular and respiratory changes affect training for a football player during pregnancy
[00:06:07] General exercise guidelines for pregnant women, including...2024-10-0427 min
Women’s Football HubS & C series Lachlan Mackenzie Creating the right culture for athletic developmentCreating the Right Culture for Athletic Development
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and sports science specialist who works with the female high performance football program at the University of Wollongong and the South Coast Flame club.
Lachlan discusses:
[00:01:29] The limitations of the term "strength and conditioning" and why "athletic development" may be a better framing
[00:03:28] The gender dynamics and culture in gym environments, and how to create more equitable spaces
[00:06:53] The culture shift Lachlan is helping drive...2024-09-2723 minWomen’s Football Hub#010 S & C Series - Lachlan Mackenzie - Creating the right culture for athletic developmentCreating the Right Culture for Athletic Development
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Lachlan Mackenzie, a strength and conditioning and sports science specialist who works with the female high performance football program at the University of Wollongong and the South Coast Flame club.
Lachlan discusses:
[00:01:29] The limitations of the term "strength and conditioning" and why "athletic development" may be a better framing
[00:03:28] The gender dynamics and culture in gym environments, and how to create more equitable spaces
[00:06:53] The culture shift Lachlan is helping drive at South Coast Flame, prioritizing resources for the women's side of...2024-09-2723 min
Women’s Football Hub#009 ACL Series Professor Evangelos Pappas The ACL decision What are the options?In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Professor Evangelos Pappas, an expert in musculoskeletal health and ACL injuries. Professor Pappas is the Director of the MedTech Research and Innovation Hub and a Professor of Musculoskeletal Health at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
Topics Covered:
Why women's football players are at higher risk of ACL injuries (00:01:27)
Surgical options for ACL tears, including hamstring grafts and bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts (00:07:18)
Non-surgical management approaches, including the "CrossBrace" protocol and bridge-enhanced ACL repair (00:14:03)
The long-term consequences of ACL injuries, including i...2024-09-2032 minWomen’s Football HubACL Series Professor Evangelos Pappas The ACL decision What are the options?In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Professor Evangelos Pappas, an expert in musculoskeletal health and ACL injuries. Professor Pappas is the Director of the MedTech Research and Innovation Hub and a Professor of Musculoskeletal Health at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT).
Topics Covered:
Why women's football players are at higher risk of ACL injuries (00:01:27)
Surgical options for ACL tears, including hamstring grafts and bone-patellar tendon-bone grafts (00:07:18)
Non-surgical management approaches, including the "CrossBrace" protocol and bridge-enhanced ACL repair (00:14:03)
The long-term consequences of ACL injuries, including increased risk of early-onset osteoarthritis (00:18:34)
Importance of injury prevention programs and...2024-09-2032 minWomen’s Football Hub#008 Case study series Dr Ian Cookson Psychology. Is it low confidence? The athlete with ADHDOur resident Sports Psychologist in Training Dr Ian Cookson talks us through a case of a youth athlete who was referred with low confidence, but all was not what is seemed.
2024-09-1314 minWomen’s Football Hub#007 Sports medicine - Dr Kelly Collins talks ADHD in athletes (With special guests Benjamin and Henry)ADHD and Athletes with Dr Kelly Collins
In this episode, host Carolyn Kent interviews Dr Kelly Collins, a registrar at the Australasian College of Sports and Exercise Medicine, about her recent editorial in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on the topic of ADHD and athletes.
Key Topics Discussed
- [00:00:50] Dr. Collins' journey into sports medicine
- [00:04:17] What is ADHD? Overview of the condition
- [00:09:20] Differences in how ADHD presents in males vs. females
- [00:12:48] Prevalence of ADHD in the general population and in sports
- [00:14:28] The potential benefits of...2024-09-0627 minWomen’s Football HubCase study series - Podiatry - Katie Reilly and the troublesome toenailOur resident Sports Podiatrist and Queen Margaret University lecturer Katie Reilly talks us through a player case that involves surgery to a players toe nail.
2024-08-3014 minWomen’s Football Hub#006 MSK physiotherapy - Dr Nicole Surdyka - Working in the professional Women's gameDr Nicole Surdyka talks to Carolyn Kent about her time as director of rehabilitation at OL Reign, gender and sex based considerations for female athletes and structures and strategies for athlete health.
2024-08-3027 minWomen’s Football HubCase study series - Katie Reilly Sports Podiatry - Management of the troublesome toenailOur resident Sports Podiatrist and Queen Margaret University lecturer Katie Reilly talks us through a player case that involves surgery to a players toe nail.
2024-08-2405 minWomen’s Football Hub#005 Pelvic Health Series - Emma Bradley - Pelvic Floor and C-Section scarsIn another episode of our pelvic health series Emma Bradley director of the 360 Mama Ltd talks to Carolyn Kent about the pelvic floor and C-Section scars
2024-08-2318 minWomen’s Football Hub#004 Dr Megan Lowery - Introduction to Sports ScienceOur resident Sports Scientist Dr Megan Lowery talks to Carolyn Kent about the field of sports science and some of the topics she will be covering in her segment.
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Women’s Football HubDr Megan Lowery Introduction to sports scienceOur resident Sports Scientist Dr Megan Lowery talks ot Carolyn Kent about the field of sports science and some of the topics she will be covering in her segment.
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Women’s Football Hub#003 Dr Anne Leung The importance of quad strength after ACL surgeryDr Anne Leung talks about her research and the importance of quad strength, including the sex related differences between males and females and what happens to the quadriceps after ACL surgery.
2024-08-0913 minWomen’s Football HubACL Series Dr Anne Leung - The importance of quad strength after ACL surgeryDr Anne Leung talks about her research and the importance of quad strength, including the sex related differences between males and females and what happens to the quadriceps after ACL surgery.
2024-08-0913 minWomen’s Football Hub#002 Pelvic Health Series - Antony Lo - Pelvic health and female athletesAntony Lo talks to Carolyn Kent about pelvic health and things to consider with rehabilitation of the female athlete.
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Women’s Football HubPelvic Health Series - Antony Lo - Pelvic Health and female athletesAntony Lo talks to Carolyn Kent about pelvic health and things to consider with rehabilitation of the female athlete.
2024-07-2829 minWomen’s Football Hub#001 Dr Holly Silvers-Granelli injury mitigation/prevention and implementationFIFA expert and MLS research chair Dr Holly Silvers-Granelli talks through injury mitigation/prevention and implementation with Carolyn Kent
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Women’s Football HubWFHub Injury prevention & implementation with Dr Holly Silvers GranelliFIFA expert and MLS research chair Dr Holly Silvers-Granelli takes us through injury prevention and implementation.
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Women’s Football HubWFHub - The beginningCarolyn Kent gives an update on the project
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