The Pure Pod — Sports & Exercise Medicine
Episodes
The Pure Pod — S2 E3: ACL injuries in female athletes
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are one of the most dreaded injuries for athletes across all sports and disciplines. Crucial in stabilising the kn...
The Pure Pod — S2 E2 Topical Health & Access to Care
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The ever-increasing waitlists for treatment within the NHS are constantly in the news. Long-term conditions including musculoskeletal ailments, rheuma...
The Pure Pod — S2 E1 'Preparing for a triathlon’
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Triathlons are the ultimate test for the inter-disciplinary athlete. Combining running, swimming and cycling, these races offer a unique challenge. No...
#6 - London Marathon: Preparation and Recovery
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re deep into Marathon prep season. The London Marathon, at the time of recording, is just six weeks away. We know many of you will be on top of y...
#5 - Maintaining your New Year Fitness Goals
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you commit to a New Year’s Resolution in 2025? A 2024 survey by Yougov found 27% of Britons have set themself a goal to coincide with the turn o...
Preventing injury and maximising performance in winter sports
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
According to the Ski Club of Great Britain, the UK has 1.8m active skiers, defined as those who have participated in the sport in the previous 12 mont...
Achieving your fitness goals in winter: Training for marathons and Hyrox
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Training over the winter months can prove difficult. A 2022 survey by Noom found that a fifth of UK adults exercise less as temperatures drop. Where m...
An introduction to women’s health
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple studies show that women’s pain is often undertreated compared to men; for example a study by the American Heart Association found that wome...
An introduction to multidisciplinary care
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach to treatment involves professionals from a range of fields to produce a comprehensive recovery plan for an ath...