The Physio Matters Podcast

MSKAwards.com Thank you to the absolute legend that is Adam Meakins for hosting Jack on his podcast to discuss the MSKAwards amongst other things like social media, the ineptitude of professional bodies and regulators as well as cowboys! MSKAwards Nominations close in 8 days (end of Sept) so click on the link and nominate yourself or a colleague/service for one of the 8 awards. Awards are open to...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined again by Asaf Weisman for a deliberately challenging discussion about some of the prevailing ideas within modern pain science. Asaf argues that pain medicine has spent decades on a series of intellectual “side quests”, particularly following the development of the biopsychosocial model and modern definitions of pain in the 1970s. His criticism is...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Laura Bevan, Head of Communications at Physio Matters , for a complete guide to the inaugural MSK Awards — and, remarkably, Laura's first ever podcast appearance. Taking place on 27 November in Birmingham , the MSK Awards have been created as a dedicated celebration of excellence across the MSK community. Rather than another conference or...

dataplayer.io In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Elona Bregasi and Xhesika Tusha from Dataplayer about why many clinic owners are effectively “flying blind” when it comes to understanding the performance of their businesses. Clinicians are trained to deliver healthcare, not necessarily to run data-driven organisations. As a result, many practices rely heavily on intuition, reven...

Preve.co | Discount code Chew26What if AI in physiotherapy could do more than write your notes? In this episode of Chewing It Over, Jack speaks with physiotherapist, clinic owner and Preev co-founder Calum Trott about using AI to tackle one of private MSK practice's biggest challenges: patients dropping out before completing their planned care. Preev has been designed around more than clinicia...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Luke Kellaway about his MSKMag article, The Biggest Wins in the NHS Are Cheap , exploring whether healthcare innovation has become too focused on expensive technology at the expense of simpler solutions that already work. Luke highlights the enormous burden musculoskeletal conditions place on the NHS and argues that relatively inexpensive initi...

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In this inspiring episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Laurie , whose remarkable story spans decades of living with the consequences of a devastating childhood injury, multiple reconstructive surgeries, and an extraordinary journey back to mobility. Laurie reflects on undergoing complex limb reconstruction surgery after living with altered biomechanics and chronic pain for over 40 years....

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack sits down with Dr Grainne Donnelly to discuss her newly published textbook on pelvic health in sport, the journey of becoming an editor, and the evolving role of physiotherapists in advancing evidence-based care. Grainne reflects on the enormous challenge of leading a first-edition textbook while simultaneously balancing clinical work, research, teaching,...

AI, health tech, digital systems, clinician workflows… are we entering healthcare’s biggest technological shift yet? In this episode of Chewing It Over, Jack sits down with Pete Greenberg (EQL) to discuss the evolving world of healthcare technology and what it means for clinicians, clinics, and patients. Topics include: Why healthcare is finally having its “tech moment” AI hype vs meaningful innov...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Nick Ilic about shockwave therapy, clinical uncertainty, and the problem with taking overly confident positions in MSK practice. Nick argues that shockwave is only really “shocking” when clinicians either oversell it as a powerful long-term solution or dismiss it entirely without proper consideration. Much of the conversation sits deliberately...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Wesley Clark Sullivan about Medimo , a marketplace designed to make private MSK care easier to find and book. The central idea is simple: in most sectors, people are used to consumer-friendly platforms like Booking.com, Uber, or Deliveroo, yet private healthcare still often relies on clunky directories, fragmented websites, and high-friction bo...

eosactive.co.uk In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Jim Carr from EOS Active about a part of MSK practice that often gets overlooked or handled poorly: the relationship between products, pathways, branding, and patient communication . Although EOS Active technically sells products into the MSK space, Jim is clear that he does not want to be seen as simply “selling injections.” In...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Finn Stevenson about Flok Health and the idea of an AI physiotherapy service for back pain. Finn frames the problem clearly: in musculoskeletal care, especially within the NHS, the issue is often not knowing what works , but getting timely access to the care that already exists. With demand rising faster than workforce growth, traditional one-t...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Andrew Walton , offering what Andrew describes as “a view from the top” of healthcare leadership and professional practice . The conversation explores Andrew’s career journey and the lessons that come from working across clinical practice, leadership roles, and wider healthcare systems. Rather than focusing purely on clinical skills, Andrew hig...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Hannah Poulton to explore a topic that clinicians encounter frequently but often feel underprepared to manage: scars and their rehabilitation . The conversation examines the wide-ranging impact that scars can have on patients. While scars are often thought of as purely cosmetic issues, Hannah explains that they can influence pain, movement, ti...

Which dynamometer should you buy? The answer is… it depends. In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with Dr Claire Minshull about the rapidly growing world of force measurement tech in rehab and MSK practice . We discuss: • Why “just buy the one your mate has” is risky • Sampling frequency (Hz) — and why it matters for RFD • Load capacity vs intended use • Calibration, data fidelity &amp...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Andy Thomas , founder of Physiquip and host of the Real Health podcast, to discuss his new book Real Growth and the thinking behind it. Rather than presenting another abstract business or personal development manual, Andy explains that Real Growth is built from real conversations, real careers, and real lived experience , drawn from more than...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Heather Mclellan , physiotherapist, occupational health specialist, and founder of The Return to Work Mentor , to explore a largely invisible gap in healthcare: what happens when people—especially small business owners and the self-employed—become ill or injured and have no access to occupational health support . Heather explains that while la...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Rosie Sexton — osteopath, former MMA fighter, academic, and commentator — for a deep, nuanced conversation on “reasonable adjustments” , neurodivergence, and where workplace accommodation becomes ethically, practically, and emotionally complex. The discussion is sparked by a satirical MSK Mag article, Unreasonable Adjustments , written under t...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack speaks with researcher and osteopath David Evans about what has actually changed in low back pain care over the past 20 years — and what hasn’t. Using data from a unique follow-up study comparing physiotherapists, osteopaths, and chiropractors, David reveals that the story is more nuanced than the usual “hands-on vs hands-off” narrative. Spinal manipulatio...

In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by Joshua Catlett , former physio, founder of Bodyset , and now founder of Verilo , to unpack the realities of buying and selling MSK clinics —and why it’s far more complex than most owners expect. Joshua explains that for many clinic owners, a sale is a once-in-a-lifetime event with huge consequences: get it right and it can be life-changing; ge...

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In this episode of Chewing It Over , Jack is joined by pain coach and clinician Richmond Stace for a wide-ranging, thoughtful exploration of what pain coaching is, and why it matters for people living with persistent and chronic pain. Richmond traces the origins of pain coaching from his multidisciplinary background in nursing, pain science, and coaching, describing it not as a rigid framework but...

In this episode of Chewing It Over, host Jack Chew speaks with Carolyn Kent, founder and director of the Women’s Football Hub, about the history, culture, health, and future of women’s football. Kent explains that her passion is rooted both in a love for the game and in a desire to address historical injustices, particularly the 1921 ban on women’s football that continues to shape attitudes today....