{"id":23833,"date":"2025-05-07T00:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T22:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/?post_type=podcast&#038;p=23833"},"modified":"2026-01-15T14:50:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T13:50:59","slug":"youth-athlete-physiotherapy-dan-elias","status":"publish","type":"podcast","link":"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/podcasts\/youth-athlete-physiotherapy-dan-elias\/","title":{"rendered":"EP. 076: From Playgrounds to Podiums &#8211; The Role of Physiotherapy in Youth Athletes with Dan Elias"},"featured_media":23843,"template":"","tracking_tag":[2202,2199],"class_list":["post-23833","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tracking_tag-education-career","tracking_tag-sports-rtp"],"acf":{"sections":[{"acf_fc_layout":"page-header-detail-page","background":{"background_image":23844,"background_image_alt_text":"Youth Athlete Physiotherapy"},"heading":"From Playgrounds to Podiums: The Role of Physiotherapy in Youth Athletes","subheading":"Podcast","content_editor":"","button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":"","button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null,"label":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"submenu","links":[{"button_type":"anchor","button_label":"Listen","button_internal_link":null,"button_anchor":"section-number-3","button_url":"","button_file":null},{"button_type":"anchor","button_label":"Guest","button_internal_link":null,"button_anchor":"section-number-4","button_url":"","button_file":null},{"button_type":"anchor","button_label":"Description","button_internal_link":null,"button_anchor":"section-number-5","button_url":"","button_file":null},{"button_type":"anchor","button_label":"Download","button_internal_link":null,"button_anchor":"section-number-7","button_url":"","button_file":null}],"dropdown_label":"","button_right":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":"","button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null},"button_description":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"podcast-embed","column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Listen<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"<iframe style=\"border: none;\" title=\"Embed Player\" src=\"https:\/\/play.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35633535\/height\/192\/theme\/modern\/size\/large\/thumbnail\/yes\/custom-color\/ffffff\/time-start\/00:00:00\/hide-playlist\/yes\/hide-subscribe\/yes\/hide-share\/yes\/font-color\/000000\" width=\"100%\" height=\"192\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\n<strong>Content<\/strong>\r\n\r\n00:00 Intro\r\n\r\n01:14 Dan's Journey into Youth Athletics\r\n\r\n04:34 What are the biggest misconceptions on Youth Athlete Physiotherapy\r\n\r\n08:03 Tips on communicating with children &amp; adolescents\r\n\r\n10:08 How Growth Spurts affect Injury Risk\r\n\r\n16:19 Sponsor\r\n\r\n17:20 What does a typical Assessment look like\r\n\r\n22:20 What are common injuries in this population?\r\n\r\n25:05 Are avulsion fractures prevalent?\r\n\r\n26:13 How to recognize early signs of overtraining\r\n\r\n30:30 How to deal with overtraining symptoms\r\n\r\n33:01 Specific sports that have the most injuries\r\n\r\n35:35 Resistance Training in adolescents\r\n\r\n38:02 How to design \"fun\" rehab plans\r\n\r\n41:15 Sponsor\r\n\r\n42:03 How to help adolescents create healthy habits\r\n\r\n45:26 Physical and mental advice for young patients\r\n\r\n50:25 Parents' biggest mistakes in youth development\r\n\r\n52:54 Early sports specilization\r\n\r\n54:05 Dan's closing thoughts\r\n\r\n55:47 Contact Info &amp; Outro"},"unlock_banner":{"heading":"Become a member to unlock this podcast","subheading":"This content is for members","content_editor":"","number_of_buttons":"one","button_1":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-unlock","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null},"button_2":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"","button_style":"button-unlock","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null}},"free_resource":"free"},{"acf_fc_layout":"content-content","section_options":{"vertical_alignment":"top","column_right_box":false,"column_left_width":"col-12 col-lg-4 offset"},"column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Guest<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"<img class=\"alignleft wp-image-23842 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.physiotutors.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Dan-Elias-Profile-150x150.png\" alt=\"Dan elias profile\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\r\n<h3>Daniel Elias<\/h3>\r\nDaniel is a highly experienced Physiotherapist having worked within the NHS, private practice and within elite sport with over 15 years clinical experience. Dan works as a Physiotherapist\u00a0 for the England Athletics team both nationally and internationally from Under 13 to Under 20 age groups, assessing and treating young athletes as well as communicating with parents and coaches on ongoing management. Dan is also the clinic director of the Youth Physiotherapy Clinic in Bath treating 8-18 year olds and works at Balance Performance Physiotherapy in London as a consultant youth physiotherapist.\u00a0 Alongside his clinical work, Dan has lectured within the youth athletic field having presented on topics including \u2018Overtraining in the Youth Athlete\u2019, \u2018Common Injuries in the Adolescent Athlete\u2019\u00a0 and 'Knowing the norm in the young sporty child'."}},{"acf_fc_layout":"content-content","section_options":{"vertical_alignment":"top","column_right_box":false,"column_left_width":"col-12 col-lg-4 offset"},"column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Description<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"In episode 76 of the podcast, we engage with Dan Elias, a seasoned physiotherapist with over 15 years of experience, specializing in youth athletes. Dan works with the England athletics team and runs the Youth Physiotherapy Clinic in Bath, focusing on athletes aged 8-18. During the episode, Dan discusses his journey into youth physiotherapy, emphasizing the unique approach required for treating young athletes compared to adults. He highlights common misconceptions about physiotherapy for children and the importance of adapting communication and treatment strategies to suit their developmental needs.\r\n\r\nDan elaborates on the challenges of managing injuries during growth spurts and the significance of bone health and appropriate strength training for young athletes. He also addresses the phenomenon of overtraining, offering insights into recognizing early signs and mitigating risks through proper rest, nutrition, and diversified physical activities. The conversation underscores the role of fun and engagement in rehabilitation and the necessity of establishing healthy long-term habits for injury prevention. Dan stresses the importance of understanding each child's unique circumstances and fostering a supportive environment that encourages confidence and communication. The episode is a comprehensive discussion on the nuances of youth physiotherapy, offering valuable insights for parents, coaches, and practitioners involved in youth sports."}},{"acf_fc_layout":"podcast-embed","column_left":{"content_editor":"<h2 class=\"heading-four\">Downloads<\/h2>"},"column_right":{"content_editor":"DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT\r\n\r\nDOWNLOAD INFOGRAPHIC"},"unlock_banner":{"heading":"Become a member to unlock the podcast transcripts","subheading":"This content is for members","content_editor":"","number_of_buttons":"one","button_1":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"Become a member","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null},"button_2":{"button_type":"internal_link","button_label":"Become a member","button_style":"button-one","button_internal_link":4135,"button_anchor":"","button_url":"","button_file":null}},"free_resource":"unfree"},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured-latest-podcasts","heading":"Other 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