Episodes
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In this episode with Dr Chris Bleakley, we discuss his Research Review of a recent article looking at the Ottawa Ankle Rules. We discuss the components of the Ottawa Ankle Rules and how they can be used in your clinical practice to help guide your treatments. We also discuss the clinical accuracy of the Ottawa ankle rules and what the findings of this systematic review were.
👉 See Chris’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-bleakley
Dr Chris Bleakley is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer in the Ulster University. He is a leading academic physiotherapist and has published extensively in the field of ankle injuries. Chris enjoys teaching research methods to health science students, and he continues his clinical work at the RE:Play Physiotherapy Clinic in Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network
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In this episode with Dr Julia Treleaven, we cover what to look for in the subjective assessment to distinguish where someone's head and neck symptoms may be coming from. She covered what muscles may be giving us clues and what tests can be helpful. Julia then went into how different sensorimotor control exercises can be helpful as both assessments and treatments.
This episode is closely tied to Julia’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.
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https://physio.network/practicals-treleaven
Dr Julia Treleaven is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching whiplash and neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the necks influence on sensorimotor control. She has continued her research in this area in idiopathic neck pain, headache, the elderly and post concussion.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
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In this episode with Charlie, we discuss the definition of sciatica and explore differential diagnoses which can present with a similar presentation to sciatica. He also takes us through what would increase our suspicion of alternative causes of posterior leg pain and when it may be appropriate for us to refer the patient on to further care.
Want to learn more about Sciatica? Charlie recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Spine-related leg pain: from root causes to treatment strategies” where he goes into further depth on different causes of posterior leg pain.
👉 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-clements
Charlie Clements is a First Contact Physiotherapist for the NHS and based within the United Kingdom. He has a specialist interest towards spinal pathologies and sources of lower limb pain with a passion for delivering evidence-based content across his online platforms. He can be found at @thethreadphysio.
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio
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In this episode with Dr Leanne Bisset, we discuss the assessment and management of elbow pain. We discuss elbow anatomy and how this makes the joint different from treating other parts of the body. We also discuss acute vs chronic elbow issues and how these need to be treated appropriately and how and when imaging can be used for diagnosis.
This episode is closely tied to Leanne’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.
👉🏻 Watch Leanne’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/practicals-bissetDr Leanne Bisset is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead in Physiotherapy at Griffith University. She is also a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Dr Bisset's combined academic and clinical track record is underpinned by her clinical and research experience in chronic musculoskeletal pain.
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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio
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In this episode with Robin Kerr, we discuss her Research Review of a recent article which looked at the clinical effectiveness of manual therapy. We discuss how manual therapy has evolved within the Physiotherapy profession and how we can learn to use manual therapy in our clinical practice in addition to other treatments.
See Robin’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/kerr-reviews1
Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with post graduate training in gait lab biomechanics and psychology. Over the last 35 years she has focused on research informed management of running injuries, pelvic floor issues, more recently the focus has shifted to persistent pain management and she continues to see elite athletes.
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In this episode with Dr Christina Le, we discuss her Research Review of a recent article which looked at a bracing protocol vs going brace-free for the first 6 weeks post ACL reconstruction with hamstring autograft. We discuss the strengths and limitations of the paper as well as what we as clinicians should take away from the paper and use in our own clinical practice.
See Christina’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-le
Dr Christina Le is a physiotherapist and completed her PhD in 2022 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. As a clinician, she primarily treats individuals with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Having sustained a previous ACL injury herself, she has developed an interest in understanding health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following a sport-related knee injury in youth.
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In this episode, Dr Joanne Kemp discusses the difference in assessment and management between hip and knee Osteoarthritis. We differentiated between back pain, local pain and red flags as well as how there may need to be consideration for flexibility training in the hip vs the knee.
Want to learn more about Hip Osteoarthritis? Dr Jo Kemp recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called Hip Osteoarthritis: Optimising your Assessment and Treatment where she goes into further depth on this topic. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-kemp
Dr Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. Her research is focused on hip pain including FAI and early onset hip OA in young and middle-aged adults, and its impact on activity, function and quality of life.
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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs
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In this episode with Adam Johnson, we discuss his Research Review of a recent article looking at 20 variations (regressions and progressions) of the Nordic Hamstring Exercise. We discuss the implications of an individual dropping into a hip flexion pattern, the last 30 degrees of range of the exercise, and the perceived and actual intensity of the exercise the patient is performing.
See Adam’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-johnson
Adam has worked in full time football for over eleven seasons now at Reading FC, Millwall FC, Brighton & Hove Albion FC and Stoke City FC in both academy and first team environments. He is currently working as First Team Physiotherapist at Everton FC which involves providing injury rehabilitation support to the first team players at the club.
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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network
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In this episode with Dr Amy Arundale, we covered how we might start some change of direction and cutting with our athletes, what outcome measures to look out for and test and some practical milestones around strength, neuromuscular control and confidence.
Want to learn more about HOW to get your patients back to change of direction and cutting sports? Amy Arundale recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Return to Play” where she goes into further depth on change of direction and cutting sports. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-arundale
Amy Arundale, PT, PhD, DPT, SCS is a physical therapist and researcher originally from Fairbanks, Alaska. She received her Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Haverford College. Amy completed her DPT at Duke University, and throughout gained experience working at multiple soccer clubs including the Carolina Railhawks F.C. (now North Carolina F.C.), S.K. Brann (Norway), and the Atlanta Silverbacks.
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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU
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In this episode with Steve Collins we discuss a blog he wrote on the topic of isometrics for tendinopathy and growth adaptation. We talk about the takeaways of multiple different papers using this approach and what intensity, dosage and resistance should be used when prescribing isometric exercises. Finally, we cover how you can use isometrics for power and strength adaptations in specific patient populations.
Steven Collins is a Physiotherapist, Professional titled ASCA Level 2 Strength and Conditioning coach. He works clinically at The Joint Physiotherapy and Allied Health in Nundah, on Brisbane’s Northside, programming and coaching AIS squash athletes and consulting with Norths Devils RLFC.
See Steve’s blog here - https://physio.network/blog-collins
If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU
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In this episode, Mike Stewart covers some wonderful anecdotes and practical tips on how we can communicate better both verbally, non verbally and by playing with our consult structure.
Want to learn more about communication? Mike Stewart has done a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Know Pain: A practical guide to persistent pain therapy" where he goes further into depth about language, pain and communication. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-stewart
Mike is a physiotherapist, researcher and university lecturer with over twenty years experience of helping people to overcome pain. Mike is a dedicated practice-based educator who is passionate about providing evidence-based education to a wide variety of health professionals and his Know Pain courses have been taught in 17 countries.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU
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In this Episode with Anju Jaggi we discuss which muscles we should focus on in rehabilitation of the unstable shoulder. We also cover timeframes regarding when and how we should get a shoulder moving post injury and post surgery as well as return to sport criterion post stabilisation surgery.
Want to learn more about the unstable shoulder? Anju recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Treating the Unstable Shoulder” where she goes into further depth on shoulder instability. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-jaggi
Anju has worked at the RNOHT for 25 years managing complex shoulder dysfunction. She lectures internationally, has published papers and book chapters related to shoulder management. She is leading and developing research for allied health professionals within her organisation, collaborating with commercial and academic partners.
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In this episode, Kellie Wilkie takes us through her clinical reasoning and thought patterns around the assessment and treatment of athletic low back pain. We discuss how and why she uses manual therapy in her treatments as well as exercise progression for offloading the back in addition to increasing the patient’s confidence.
This episode is closely tied to Kellie’s practical she did with us. With practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions - so you can become a better clinician, faster. Watch Kellie’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial -
https://physio.network/practicals-wilkie
Kellie is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, working in her own private practice, primarily seeing clients with shoulder and low back pain. She was the Rowing Australia Lead Physiotherapist from 2013 to 2016, including 2012 London and 2016 Rio Australian Olympic Rowing Team Physiotherapist.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU
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In this episode with Mike Studer, he introduces us to concepts such as Nudge and Gamification and how these concepts can be used through active listening techniques to help your patients make better and healthier decisions. We discuss how you can use these ideas in your sessions to encourage autonomy, productivity and mastery for your patients and ultimately help with patient motivation.
Want to learn more about Behavioural Economics? Mike Studer recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The missing link in patient engagement: Behavioural economics and psychologically-informed techniques” where he goes into further depth on this topic. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-studer
Mike Studer practices in Las Vegas, Nevada and in Bend, Oregon. He is presently an adjunct professor at Oregon State University’s DPT program in Bend, Oregon, where he leads the coursework on motor control and assists the national network of neurologic PT residencies (Neuroconsortium).
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In this episode, Dr Joanne Kemp covers key takeaways from a subjective history that can be valuable in assessing a hip as well as what objective tests she still finds valuable and not so valuable. Most importantly Jo gave us wonderful insight into her clinical thinking around the hip joint.
This episode is closely tied to Jo's Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster. Watch Jo's Practical here with our 7-day free trial - https://physio.network/practicals-kemp
Dr Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. Her research is focused on hip pain including FAI and early onset hip OA in young and middle-aged adults, and its impact on activity, function and quality of life.
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In this episode with Dr Claire Minshull we discuss what the concept of periodisation is and how you can use this within your own clinical practice. Claire dives into neurological and morphological considerations to factor into your rehab to enhance a patient’s rehabilitation program. In addition she discusses specificity vs non-specificity in rehabilitation.
Claire is one of the most highly respected and research active rehabilitation and conditioning specialists in the UK. She has worked in the field of sports medicine and health for 20 years as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and as a Practitioner. Claire’s area of expertise means that she uniquely spans the gap between the physiology of conditioning and physiotherapeutic rehabilitation. She is Principal Researcher at the RJAH Orthopaedic Hospital and Director of Get Back To Sport.
Watch Claire’s Masterclass here: physio.network/claireminshull
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In this episode, we chat to Bradley Scanes who is the Physiotherapist and Performance Coach who works in the Formula One, with athlete Max Verstappen. We discuss what his role entails, including juggling a busy and ever changing competition schedule, and specific considerations for these unique athletes.
Brad is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Performance Coach working within the Formula One, he also consults to the British Gymnastics Team and works in Private Practice in his home town of Chelmsford, Essex, as well as consulting in London and Monaco.
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In this episode, Dr Peter Malliaras shares with us the latest thinking on tendinopathy, and in particular how no specific modality wins out for pain when treating tendons. We delve deeper into biomechanics and exercise selection and zoom in on how to treat patients with proximal hamstring tendinopathy.
Dr Peter Malliaras is a physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia specialising in tendinopathy. In 2006 he completed his PhD in tendinopathy identifying novel risk factors, and since has undertaken post doctoral research in the UK and Australia, and has co-authored over 60 peer review publications.
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In this episode, Dr Teddy Willsey covers the phases of upper limb rehab for athletes returning to sport with strength, function and confidence. We cover some of the common pitfalls like not regaining range of motion by 16 weeks and what a detailed end stage rehab program looks like, including going through what a long toss program looks like for a pitcher in baseball.
Dr. Teddy Willsey is a sports medicine focused physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and return to sport rehab. In addition to practicing PT, Teddy speaks and teaches publicly, writes and blogs regularly, and posts on social media daily.Try our research reviews for free for 7 days: physio.network/reviews-willsey
Study Reference:Oak S, Klein B, Verma N, Kerzner B, Fortier L, Chava N, Reinold M, Bedi A (2022) Rehabilitation and Return to Play of the Athlete after an Upper Extremity Injury. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 4(1), 163-173.
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In this Episode, Alison takes us through the controversial topic of pelvic tilt and acetabulum loading in relation to a paper that was recently published (referenced below). She starts by guiding us through the dynamic assessment of pelvic tilt and how this can affect other structures around the hip joint. We also discuss how changing an individual’s pelvic tilt can impact their pain and range of motion during functional tasks such as squatting.
Dr Alison Grimaldi is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist and the practice principal of Physiotec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, with extensive clinical experience and a special interest in hip, groin and pelvic pain. She has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and a PhD through the University of Queensland, where she continues her research interests as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow.
Study Reference:
Ismail K, Lewis C (2022) Effect of simulated changes in pelvic tilt on hip joint forces, Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 135.
Alison Grimaldi’s website - https://dralisongrimaldi.com/
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