In this episode, foot and ankle surgeon Derek Robinson joins the Team Bath Physio & Sport Science Podcast. Discussing common pathologies that he sees in clinic, the latest trends in foot and ankle surgery and answering some questions from the podcast listeners, this is a very interesting episode.

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Those Feet Were Made for Walking - Mr Derek Robinson

Bob and Luke are the two senior S&C coaches at Team Bath, who in 2016 are undertaking two very different physical challenges in the name of a very special charitable cause. Find out more about their journeys through the challenges as they discuss periodisation, tendon health and repair, and management of training load. A very interesting episode with a range of S&C topics discussed. Please donate to Bob's Grand Appeal in support of Bristol Children's Hospital at: www.justgiving.com/bobsm100. If you want to join Bob on any of his runs, or just keep updated with his progress, you can find more information at: www.bobsgrandappeal.com​ References discussed within the episode: - Buchheit et al (2007) Noninvasive assessment of cardiac parasympathetic function: postexercise heart rate recovery or heart rate variability? Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 293 H8-10 - Buchheit et al (2012) Monitoring changes in physical performance with heart rate measures in young soccer players European Journal of Applied Physiology 112 711-723 - Roberts et al (2015) Post-exercise cold water immersion attenuates acute anabolic signalling and long-term adaptations in muscle to strength training Journal of Physiology 593 18 4285-4301 - Urso (2013) Anti-inflammatory interventions and skeletal muscle injury: benefit or detriment? Journal of Applied Physiology 115 920-928

Strength & Conditioning - Two incredible physical challenges (Bob Smith and Luke Vella)

Team Bath is the sports brand of the University of Bath. As part of our Team Bath Futures programme, we are committed to educating young athletes, parents and any professionals interested in developing their knowledge base of sport science with the very latest discussions taking place within the industry. Our podcasts explore the science behind sport, from growth and maturation to injury prevention and conversations with athletes who have competed at the very pinnacle of their sports.