In this episode, Claire speaks to Dr. Rod Jaques, Past President of the Faculty, to explore the latest updates to the FSEM Professional Code. We discuss the key changes, why they matter, and how they help SEM practitioners uphold the highest standards of care. From ethical decision-making to best practices in athlete welfare, Dr. Jaques shares valuable insights on navigating complex challenges in SEM. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the field, this conversation will provide essential guidance on maintaining integrity, professionalism, and excellence in your practice.

Welcome to another episode of Front Line to Finish Line, the podcast where we dive deep into the world of sport and exercise medicine. Our host Claire Speers speaks to fellow physiotherapist Chris Myers, a highly experienced and specialised physiotherapist in musculoskeletal medicine and sports injuries. Chris has over 20 years’ experience of treating both adults and children, working in elite sport, private practice and in the NHS, and currently splits his time between Complete Physio, elite sport and lecturing.

In this episode, we’ll explore how MSK ultrasound is revolutionising diagnostics, the role of injections in treatment, and how these techniques can enhance recovery for athletes and active individuals alike.

Chris Meyers - https://complete-physio.co.uk/team/chris-myers/

We return in 2025 with a fascinating discussion about Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport, better known as RED-S. Joining Ralph and Claire for this episode is Dr Margo Mountjoy, a sports medicine clinician scientist from Canada. Margo has an international focus at the elite level of sport extends from scientific research to knowledge translation, policy development, advocacy, and prevention.

In this episode, we talk all things RED-S, explaining what it is, gender differences, elite and amateur sport differences, what to look for and where to find available resources on RED-S.

Learn more about Margo - https://margomountjoy.com/

Dr Chris Speers is the Lead for the Faculty's Diploma in Exercise Medicine, which has now opened applications for its second sitting, taking place in February 2025.

Have a listen to the excerpt from our recent podcast episode with Chris, as he explains who is eligible for it, why you should do it and what resources are available to support exam preparation.

Learn more - https://www.fsem.ac.uk/careers-and-training/exams/fsem-diploma-exams/diploma-in-exercise-medicine/

We're back for one final episode before we wrap up for the new year!

Dr Chris Speers is a Consultant in Sport and Exercise Medicine and has an interest in exercise medicine, championing the broad range of health benefits associated with physical activity. He is also the lead for the Faculty's own Diploma in Exercise Medicine, which you can now apply for.

Our hosts Dr Ralph Mitchell and Claire Speer spoke to Chris about all things exercise medicine and physical activity. The conversation covers what exercise medicine is, studies behind it, behavioural change, relative risk reduction and much much more.

A huge thank you to all our listeners over the course of 2024. we look forward to bringing you more insight, evidence and discussion in the world of sport and exercise medicine in 2025!

Learn more about the Diploma in Exercise Medicine - https://www.fsem.ac.uk/careers-and-training/exams/fsem-diploma-exams/diploma-in-exercise-medicine/

Moving Medicine - https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/

Ralph sits down with Professor Ross Tucker, a science and research consultant for World Rugby and someone you might recognise from The Real Science of Sport Podcast.

We caught up at BASEM 2024 with Ross, a keynote speaker at the conference, and spoke across a number of topics within sport science. Ralph and Ross cover mouthguards & head injury assessment and the future of the process, the use of technology and its application within sport and healthcare, and much more throughout the episode.

We are very excited to bring you our very first in person episode, so please share this! It was also our first video recording as well, which you can watch here - https://youtu.be/MS7ZrkAxjAo

• You can check out The Real Science of Sport Podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3g71AuFYy6FnYHEI1GO9A0
• View the Science of Sport - https://sportsscientists.com/
• Ross Tucker - https://x.com/Scienceofsport

Our recent podcast guest, Dr Dane Vishnubala, spoke to Ralph about the upcoming BASEM 2024 Conference, taking place in Coventry on 7th - 8th November.

The BASEM 2024 Annual Conference aims to bring together over 400 leading health professionals, scientists, clinicians and researchers. The aim is to share and discuss the latest scientific research, clinical best practice and ethics in the field of sport and exercise medicine and it will provide a platform for discussion, debate and new ideas.

The Annual Conference is open to BASEM Members and Non Members. It is aimed at medical practitioners, physiotherapists and all groups of healthcare professionals working with the field of sport and exercise medicine.

Front Line to Finish Line is back! Ralph talks to Dr Dane Vishnubala about the training pathways currently available in Sport and Exercise Medicine, the NHS and how the future of the SEM specialty is shaping up. An insightful discussion which helps to outline both the challenges and opportunities in the specialty to any aspiring SEM professional.

The British Association of Sport and Exercise Medicine (BASEM) are hosting their annual conference in Coventry on 7th - 8th November. Learn more about the conference and get your tickets here - https://basem.co.uk/basem-annual-conference-2024/