ACE Audio

The good old R-I-C-E protocol has been disproven in recent years, but should we be throwing the ice out with the bathwater (?). In this, our first ACE Debate, we challenge the concept of ice / cryotherapy in clinical practice from both sides. The premise of the ACE Debate is that our community (YOU) provide a topic for discussion and we research it, prepare opposing arguments, and present the info...

Welcome back from the Christmas and New Year break everyone. In this episode Shaun and Bo explore what it takes to learn effectively.  As a therapist, our patients rely on us staying up to date, knowing how to manage their presentations and being at the top of our game. Some of us prefer learning from others, some prefer to self-teach, others prefer formal education... No matter your preference, t...

Today Shaun and Bo talk through 23 lessons learned over Shaun's 23 years in clinical practice. Our hope is that everyone can find at least one lesson that will help them in some small way to give more and get more from the work they do.

Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI) is one of those conditions that every therapist needs to understand and know how to work with. There are many factors to consider and it goes well beyond the bony changes that are often seen on imaging. In this episode Bo and Shaun dive into this condition, discussing causes, symptoms, assessment and treatment.

This is an important discussion topic for anyone who is looking for a treatment protocol to follow for a specific clinical presentation... It is human nature to look for a recipe for success, but more often than not, success is achieved through deep understanding of the problem and an appreciation for the human in front of you. There are no short cuts, there are no simple 1-2-3 procedures to follo...

Our ability to learn, our emotions, pain and our nervous system are intricately linked. In this episode Bo walks us through an article he wrote some time ago about how our experiences and our internal mental and emotional environment can influence our pain, and ultimately how we can use that to reduce pain. There are some key insights in this one that will be helpful for every kind of therapist. C...

It is an occupational hazard in most jobs, and is certainly a trap that many of us Therapists fall into... Burn out, staleness, lack of motivation, and ultimately drop-out. This is a discussion that has to happen, and something we all need to put time into thinking about. Even more importantly, it is something we need to take action on to avoid. We hope this is helpful!

Its been a hot topic of debate for years.... Is Dry Needling simply a sub-skill within the skill set of an Acupuncturist? Or is Dry Needling a different, separate and unique modality that is separate to Acupuncture's approach to  using needles for the purpose of treating tender points on the body? How are they similar, and what are the differences? In this episode Shaun chats with two highly...

Shaun and Bo sat down to talk all things Trigger Points. It's a huge topic and not one that can be summarised easily. There are however a number of key insights that all therapists need to have to be able to better understand what those little lumps actually represent AND what we can do to help manage them. Enjoy!!

In this short and sharp episode Shaun shares the words from an article he wrote several months ago about the importance of recognising the hour value to anything you are trying to achieve. Everything worthwhile takes time, that is a fact that can't be refuted. Let this episode be a reminder of what is possible if you are willing to commit the right amount of time to something.

Joining us again today is Mr Brad Hiskins talking about nerve pain.  Brad's explanations and insights will provide you with some great clarity and understanding about the nervous system and why we all need to learn to work with the nervous system more effectively. Brad's extensive clinical career spanning over 3 decades, his experience working with some of the worlds best athletes and hi...

Jessica Clark is a passionate and driven Soft Tissue Therapist based in Canberra.  In this episode Bo chats with Jess while she is hotel quarantine after having just returned from the Tokyo Paralympics.  Jess will walk you through what it is like to support elite athletes at the greatest sporting event on the planet. Listeners will get so much from Jess's approach to her work, opportunities t...

They don't come much more experienced than Brad Hiskins. Soft Tissue Therapist extraordinaire, veteran therapist at 5 Olympic Games and 2 Commonwealth Games, educator, founder and Director of Clinic 88 in Canberra and a well respected leader of our industry. In this episode Bo chats to Brad about his very interesting take on spinal asymmetry and some of the unique observations and discoveries...

In this episode Bodine Ledden shares his explanation for why massage feels good, but also how and why we feel pain. His explanation will walk you through the physiological processes that take place so that we can "feel" things, both nice and not so nice.

Today Shaun and Bo discuss the often mismanaged and poorly understood Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). As an industry our understanding of this presentation has changed dramatically over the past 50 or so years. There are a multitude of factors at play and recognising how each part of the puzzle can fit together is critical if we are to help our patients when they present with this very common...

Cupping Therapy (Myofascial Cupping, Decompression Therapy, etc) is so often misunderstood. The conversation between Shaun Brewster and Bodine Ledden from ACE, dives deep into the science behind this modality, the mechanisms at play and help clinicians better understand why this technique achieves what it does. We promise that these 24 minutes will expand your understanding of Cupping Therapy!

In this short and snappy episode, Shaun takes you through a strategy that has served him well in all of his businesses. Doing The Unreasonable is a both a way of thinking, and a way of doing.

A short introduction to what ACE Audio is all about. Stay tuned for loads more value packed content for your ears!