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Surgical Goals -Sports Injuries Podcast

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast

Unique sports injuries podcast hosted by expert, specialist sports orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Gordon Mackay, and broadcaster Jennifer Reoch who asks the questions you all want answers to! Together they explore the world of sport, injuries, treatments, rehab, and recovery. 

We have amazing guests who range from  Olympians to weekend warriors in all sporting disciplines-  from football to skiing, golf to rugby, we learn how they managed their injuries and recoveries and discover what impact this had on their sporting careers. But we also love to chat about their sporting careers and highlights.

In other episodes, experts in fields of sports medicine and rehab join us to discuss how advances in research, technology and treatments are helping athletes both avoid injury or accelerate recovery.

Conversations range from the light-hearted to the more serious and along the way it is hoped listeners pick up tips about how to deal with your own sports injuries, how to avoid injury, and just enjoy the general sports chat.

The ‘Heeling’ Process: Olympic Runner Andrew Butchart’s Road to Recovery
byAndrew Butchart

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Olympian Andy Butchart, a standout figure in the world of athletics, joining us on the podcast.  Andy is renowned for his incredible achievements and unwavering passion for his sport.  For years though, Andy has been plagued by a condition known as Haglund's deformity, causing persistent heel pain, he recently decided to have surgery even though it means he will miss the Paris Olympics. He explains his decision and long-term vision of a commitment to returning stronger and better than ever. 

Prof Mackay talks us through this common injury, also known as Pump Bump, why it happens, what you can do to try relieving it, and if all else fails, how surgery can help.  Andy is recovering well and focussing during rehab on what he can do to stay strong. He has some great tips for others struggling with the same problem. 

Andy's journey to the top began to gain serious momentum when he clinched the British 5000-meter title, a victory that earned him a spot on Team GB at the Rio Olympics where he delivered a stellar performance, finishing sixth in the 5000 meters final and setting a new Scottish record. He has continued to shine on the international stage – his versatility netting him bronze at the European Cross Country Championships in 2017. More recently he competed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games – demonstrating his versatility and endurance across different running disciplines. In his downtime, he also recently broke the Park Run World Record! 

Jennifer is impressed by Andy's incredible enthusiasm for his sport, his positivity about beating his injury as well as his optimism for the future.  Download this episode today. 

Thanks for listening – follow us on X and Instagram or head to our website for more info
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The ‘Heeling’ Process: Olympic Runner Andrew Butchart’s Road to Recovery
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#Legoffgameon: Scotland’s Amputee Football squad are Euros bound
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From ICU to the Euros: Ethan Walker’s inspiring story & incredible challenge
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Knee Deep: Insights from Top Sports Physio Adam Stokes on Knee Injury Prevention and Treatment
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Smashing it: Badminton’s Susan Egelstaff on beating knee injury & reaching Olympic dreams
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Triumph over trails – with Charlie Aldridge, Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion
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From surgery to summit – Kirsty Mack’s incredible Everest adventure
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Richard Gough -all hail the king – talking to footballing giant and Ranger’s talisman
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ACL injury research – meet global expert, Professor Kate Webster
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Skyrunner – the peaks & pains of champion Angela Mudge
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Football superstar Rachel Corsie: Beating ACL rupture & staying at the top of her game
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Feet First- Dr Troy Watson – top US sports foot & ankle specialist
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Judoka James Austin and the giant knee injury
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Knee Deep: Innovations and breakthroughs in treatment of sports knee injuries
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Footballer Mark Hateley on his incredible career & beating a horror ankle injury
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Rangers’ Scott Wright – my ACL rupture and recovery – along with Physio Adam Stokes
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Triathlon triumph – Lucy Crookston on beating patellar tendon injury
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Top US Football Foot & Ankle Doc – Eric Giza MD
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Talking foot and ankle injuries & treatments with NY’s finest – Dr James McWilliam MD
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Judoka Sarah Adlington on winning gold and beating shoulder injuries
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Ringside seat with boxer Jim Watt
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No easy catch – 3x Commonwealth gold winner – runner Kirsty Wade
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Footballer Ifeoma Dieke – from Cumbernauld to International stardom & beating serious knee injury
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From achilles rupture to Olympic glory in 7 months – John Jackson Team GB Bobsleigh
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From Frozen to Fractured – Shoulder Injuries Part 2
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Shoulder injury problems in sport – part 1
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Multiple knee surguries don’t stop volleyball superstar Elly Harland
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Goalkeeper Lauren Perry talks ACL ruptures and loving penalty shoot outs.
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Knife in the fast lane – Bill Ribbans sports surgeon to the stars
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Nik Binning – rugby player’s fastest recovery from multi-ligament knee dislocation
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Netball superstar Claire Maxwell on netball’s rise, ankle injury & juggling sport and motherhood
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Mark Reynolds: Footballer harnesses competitive nature to recover from ACL rupture
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Ankle injury in sport – recognise, treat and prevent it
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Tackling sudden cardiac arrest in sport with Dr Jonny Gordon
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Celtic’s John Kennedy – take nothing for granted – the horror tackle and knee injury that changed his life
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Anna Vincenti, former freestyle skier – how becoming the ‘Rehab Queen’ made her stronger
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Chris Paterson & Stuart Barton unleashed! Just for fun some tall tales from our rugby duo
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Rugby legend Chris Paterson – playing on with a ruptured kidney in his 100th cap game
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Ice-man Sam Blanchet – Bobsleigh king who beat an Achilles rupture
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ACL injuries and how to survive them
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Selected Playlists

ACL INJURIES

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast

SPORTS MEDICINE EXPERTS

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Feet First- Dr Troy Watson – top US sports foot & ankle specialist
byDr Troy Watson

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Surgical Goals -Sports Injuries Podcast

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast

Unique sports injuries podcast hosted by expert, specialist sports orthopaedic surgeon, Professor Gordon Mackay, and broadcaster Jennifer Reoch who asks the questions you all want answers to! Together they explore the world of sport, injuries, treatments, rehab, and recovery. 

We have amazing guests who range from  Olympians to weekend warriors in all sporting disciplines-  from football to skiing, golf to rugby, we learn how they managed their injuries and recoveries and discover what impact this had on their sporting careers. But we also love to chat about their sporting careers and highlights.

In other episodes, experts in fields of sports medicine and rehab join us to discuss how advances in research, technology and treatments are helping athletes both avoid injury or accelerate recovery.

Conversations range from the light-hearted to the more serious and along the way it is hoped listeners pick up tips about how to deal with your own sports injuries, how to avoid injury, and just enjoy the general sports chat.

The ‘Heeling’ Process: Olympic Runner Andrew Butchart’s Road to Recovery
byAndrew Butchart

In this episode, we're thrilled to have Olympian Andy Butchart, a standout figure in the world of athletics, joining us on the podcast.  Andy is renowned for his incredible achievements and unwavering passion for his sport.  For years though, Andy has been plagued by a condition known as Haglund's deformity, causing persistent heel pain, he recently decided to have surgery even though it means he will miss the Paris Olympics. He explains his decision and long-term vision of a commitment to returning stronger and better than ever. 

Prof Mackay talks us through this common injury, also known as Pump Bump, why it happens, what you can do to try relieving it, and if all else fails, how surgery can help.  Andy is recovering well and focussing during rehab on what he can do to stay strong. He has some great tips for others struggling with the same problem. 

Andy's journey to the top began to gain serious momentum when he clinched the British 5000-meter title, a victory that earned him a spot on Team GB at the Rio Olympics where he delivered a stellar performance, finishing sixth in the 5000 meters final and setting a new Scottish record. He has continued to shine on the international stage – his versatility netting him bronze at the European Cross Country Championships in 2017. More recently he competed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games – demonstrating his versatility and endurance across different running disciplines. In his downtime, he also recently broke the Park Run World Record! 

Jennifer is impressed by Andy's incredible enthusiasm for his sport, his positivity about beating his injury as well as his optimism for the future.  Download this episode today. 

Thanks for listening – follow us on X and Instagram or head to our website for more info
X
Instagram
Website

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The ‘Heeling’ Process: Olympic Runner Andrew Butchart’s Road to Recovery
Episode Description
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#Legoffgameon: Scotland’s Amputee Football squad are Euros bound
Episode Description
Episode play icon
From ICU to the Euros: Ethan Walker’s inspiring story & incredible challenge
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Knee Deep: Insights from Top Sports Physio Adam Stokes on Knee Injury Prevention and Treatment
Episode Description
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Smashing it: Badminton’s Susan Egelstaff on beating knee injury & reaching Olympic dreams
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Triumph over trails – with Charlie Aldridge, Cross Country Mountain Bike Champion
Episode Description
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From surgery to summit – Kirsty Mack’s incredible Everest adventure
Episode Description
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Richard Gough -all hail the king – talking to footballing giant and Ranger’s talisman
Episode Description
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ACL injury research – meet global expert, Professor Kate Webster
Episode Description
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Skyrunner – the peaks & pains of champion Angela Mudge
Episode Description
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Football superstar Rachel Corsie: Beating ACL rupture & staying at the top of her game
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Feet First- Dr Troy Watson – top US sports foot & ankle specialist
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Judoka James Austin and the giant knee injury
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Knee Deep: Innovations and breakthroughs in treatment of sports knee injuries
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Footballer Mark Hateley on his incredible career & beating a horror ankle injury
Episode Description
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Rangers’ Scott Wright – my ACL rupture and recovery – along with Physio Adam Stokes
Episode Description
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Triathlon triumph – Lucy Crookston on beating patellar tendon injury
Episode Description
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Top US Football Foot & Ankle Doc – Eric Giza MD
Episode Description
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Talking foot and ankle injuries & treatments with NY’s finest – Dr James McWilliam MD
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Judoka Sarah Adlington on winning gold and beating shoulder injuries
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Ringside seat with boxer Jim Watt
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No easy catch – 3x Commonwealth gold winner – runner Kirsty Wade
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Footballer Ifeoma Dieke – from Cumbernauld to International stardom & beating serious knee injury
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From achilles rupture to Olympic glory in 7 months – John Jackson Team GB Bobsleigh
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From Frozen to Fractured – Shoulder Injuries Part 2
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Shoulder injury problems in sport – part 1
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Multiple knee surguries don’t stop volleyball superstar Elly Harland
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Goalkeeper Lauren Perry talks ACL ruptures and loving penalty shoot outs.
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Knife in the fast lane – Bill Ribbans sports surgeon to the stars
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Nik Binning – rugby player’s fastest recovery from multi-ligament knee dislocation
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Netball superstar Claire Maxwell on netball’s rise, ankle injury & juggling sport and motherhood
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Mark Reynolds: Footballer harnesses competitive nature to recover from ACL rupture
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Ankle injury in sport – recognise, treat and prevent it
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Tackling sudden cardiac arrest in sport with Dr Jonny Gordon
Episode Description
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Celtic’s John Kennedy – take nothing for granted – the horror tackle and knee injury that changed his life
Episode Description
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Anna Vincenti, former freestyle skier – how becoming the ‘Rehab Queen’ made her stronger
Episode Description
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Chris Paterson & Stuart Barton unleashed! Just for fun some tall tales from our rugby duo
Episode Description
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Rugby legend Chris Paterson – playing on with a ruptured kidney in his 100th cap game
Episode Description
Episode play icon
Ice-man Sam Blanchet – Bobsleigh king who beat an Achilles rupture
Episode Description
Episode play icon
ACL injuries and how to survive them
Episode Description

Selected Playlists

ACL INJURIES

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast

SPORTS MEDICINE EXPERTS

Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Surgical Goals – Sports Injuries Podcast
Feet First- Dr Troy Watson – top US sports foot & ankle specialist
byDr Troy Watson
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