In this episode we speak with leading clinician
Michael Giakoumis
Michael is a London based sports physiotherapist who specialises in hip, groin and lower limb muscle injuries. He currently works at British Athletics, CHHP London and Total Performance.
Michael has co-authored the course “Muscle Injuries of the Lower Limb”; a short course in Optimising Rehabilitation. Michael has published research and written book chapters in the related areas.
In this episode we discuss:
- Michael’s early inspirations and how his passion for sport throughout his childhood led him to a career in physiotherapy
- Who inspired him to become the best therapist possible
- How taking opportunities is KEY to opening doors (you never know when you might meet a future mentor when taking a shower)
- How some key mentors have helped shape his career
- The importance of “being present” in everything he does (personally & professionally)
- How he developed his passion for Muscle Injuries and lower limb muscle injuries in particular
- How and where you can catch Michael’s superb upcoming Muscle Injuries courses and webinars
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: @hdpnglobal
Twitter : @MickGiakoumis
Instagram: @michael.giakoumis
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-giakoumis-05b25b80
Education https://www.hd-pn.com
Personal website: https://www.mgperformancehealth.com/
The Clinician Revealed
Welcome to The Clinician Revealed
Each week top clinicians will discuss their journey to success & the key moments that defined their journey
We’ll take a deep dive into their secrets & their special interests….
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Meet the Hosts
Andrew Caldwell BSc (Hons) MSc MCSP
Consultant Physiotherapist | Sports Performance Specialist |Podcast Host
Andrew is a chartered physiotherapist, sports performance consultant and clinical director of Active Therapy Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic and has 23 years post graduate experience working with athletes of all standards from recreational to international standard to reduce injury risk and enhance performance.
Andrew host his own weekly podcast ‘The Sports Performance Show’ where he interviews world leaders in their field of sports performance and aims to provide listeners with practically applied information to enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
He has both undergraduate and post graduate degrees in physiotherapy and neuro-musculoskeletal healthcare respectively and is trained as an extended scope physiotherapist to offer services such as injection therapy, ultrasound imaging and imaging referrals such as x-ray and MRI scans. Andrew has provided physiotherapy services to clients including UK Athletics, Loughborough University, The FA, The LTA and is former Head of Physiotherapy & Sports Medicine at Hearts FC.
Andrew has provided expert editorial consultancy and provides media representation for The CSP on sports physiotherapy.
He is an enthusiastic clinical educator and forms part of the Rocktape UK medical team providing throughout the UK & Europe an presents at national conferences regularly in areas including sports performance physiotherapy, strategies for injury risk reduction and strength and conditioning. Andrew also regularly provides coach education seminars for clients such as The PGA, UK Athletics, England Athletics and England Golf.
As host of the Health Development and Performance Network podcast ‘Clinician Revealed’ he explores the journey of leading clinicians and discusses key areas around personal and professional development, skill acquisition and core competencies, leadership and management and delivers this in a format to place the power back in clinicians hands and facilitate professional development.
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