Front Line to Finish Line: an SEM Essentials Podcast by FSEM

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) - Dr Margo Mountjoy

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/

Diploma in Exercise Medicine - What you need to know

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/

The importance of exercise medicine and physical activity - Dr Chris Speers

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/ 

Developments in Sports Science - Prof Ross Tucker

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
 
 

Translating Research into Practice - BASEM 2024

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. 

Training Pathways in SEM, the NHS and the future of the specialty - Dr Dane Vishnubala

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/

Inspiring people to be physically active - Andrew Harris

How can you inspire people to be physically active? Why is it important and what are the benefits greater physical activity can have? What support is available to me to provide this advise to patients?
Andrew Harris from Active Together speaks to Ralph and Claire about making physical activity and sport more accessible and part of our everyday lives.
Useful links
Moving Medicine Website
The ultimate resource to help healthcare professionals integrate physical activity conversations into routine clinical care
https://movingmedicine.ac.uk/
 
We Are Undefeatable
A collective movement supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions to find ways to be active.
https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/
 
Active Together
Active Partnership for Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. We work collaboratively with a range of sectors and partners across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland with a shared ambition to reduce inequality of access to physical activity and help our communities realise the many health and social benefits of living an active life.
https://www.active-together.org/be-active-for-my-health
 
Get in touch with Andrew: a.harris@active-together.org

Working in a high performance MDT: The coaches' view - Lee Blackett

How do elite sport team environments work with their medical teams? How is this landscape changing? 
Ralph and Claire talk to Lee Blackett, assistant coach at Bath Rugby and former player for Rotherham and Leeds Tykes about working in a high performance multi-disciplinary team. 
An insightful discussion, providing a look at the evolving perspective and relationship of sports coaches and their medical teams.