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In this episode with Dr Jennifer James we explore the complex topic of managing obese patients. We discuss:  Common musculoskeletal conditions within the obese population Role of inflammation in this population How to broach difficult conversations with these patients Importance of dietary changes over exercise  Recommendations we can give these patients within our scope of Physiotherapy Motivatio...

In this episode with Dr Sharon Chan-Braddock, we dive deep into corticosteroid injections. We discuss:  How corticosteroid injections work How long corticosteroid injections last How has has the use of corticosteroid injections changed over time Use of local anesthetics with corticosteriod use When we should be using corticosteroid injections Repeated corticosteroid injections Dr Sharon Chan-Bradd...

This episode with Hamish Macauley is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. 👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-macauley Hamish holds bachelor degrees in Human Movement Science a...

🏆  Win a free year of Case Studies! 👉 Follow this link to enter our competition: physio.network/casestudieslaunchpodcast In this episode with Noah Mandel, we discuss a brand new service that is being released by Physio Network on January 28th. Noah reveals the 'why' behind this service and explains how it will be a fantastic way for clinicians to improve their clinical reasoning. We ho...

In this episode, we discuss pain science and all of its complexities. We explore:  The definition of pain and chronic pain Pain in total knee replacement recovery Patient and therapist expectations and their role in pain Perception and awareness in pain Language and visualisation strategies and resources in pain Spinal pain Role of pain in knee OA Importance of education in pain management 👉🏻 Tr...

In this episode with Brad Beer we discuss running related injuries. We explore:  Restoring capacity in the injured runner Return to run programs and using RPE in rehabilitation Building confidence in treating running athletes Risk factors for bone stress injuries Tips for navigating rehabilitation with these patients  This episode is closely tied to Brad’s Practical he did with us. With Practicals...

In this episode we explore all things to do with managing patients with Osteoporosis. We cover: Factors to consider in treating patients with Osteoporosis Importance of fall risk in fracture risk Risk assessment calculators and how to use these Exercise prescription with this patient population, including those with vertebral fractures Recommendations regarding more structured exercise/involvement...

In this episode with Dr Anthony Teoli, we explore a recent paper looking at therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA. We discuss: Treatment effects of specific interventions Simplistic views in patient improvement Potential mechanisms for patient improvement Role of anti-inflammatories Exercise as treatment for knee and hip OA 👉🏻 See Anthony’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/r...

Introducing our new , longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics! In this episode, we discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. We explore:  Pelvic floor screening and assessments Return to sport after pregnancy Pelvic floor rehabilitation Creating training programs for pelvic floor dysfunction C...

In this episode, we chat with Dr Heather Linden who discusses her role as the senior director of medicine in the UFC and the unique nature of working with athletes within this sport. We explore:  The unique role of working with a UFC athlete Specific injuries seen in this athlete population The mindset of these athletes and how to utilise this in an athlete’s rehabilitation The pathway of working...

In this episode, we break down motivational interviewing into bite sized useful skills that you can implement with your patients in the clinic. We discuss:  Microskills of motivational interviewing The different stages of change How to facilitate a conversation with your patient Unhelpful beliefs and the impact this can have on a patient’s pain Dr Tim Anstiss is a medical doctor, educator, coach a...

In this episode with John Osborne we explore all things plantar heel pain. We discuss:  Is a foot and ankle strengthening regime helpful for this patient population? Current research in this realm The short foot exercise: is it still relevant to use?  Calf raises: are they helpful for this patient population?  Discrepancies in morphology and capacity between people with plantar heel pain and those...

Introducing our new , longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics! In this episode, we discuss running injuries and the running athlete. We explore:  Most challenging injuries to manage Importance of education and load management within treatment  Footwear and its role in the prevention and treatment of r...

In this episode we explore a recent paper which showed that female athletes' with greater psychological readiness had a higher risk of second ACL injury after primary ACL reconstruction, in which Ryan was the lead author. We discuss:  How and when to use questionnaires in ACL rehab The interesting finding from this paper of higher ACL re-injury rates in those who scored higher in the ACL-RSI...

In this episode with Robin Kerr, we explore a recent paper looking at the addition of manual therapy to an exercise program for subacromial shoulder pain. We discuss:  Discrepancies in current shoulder research Importance of individual patient treatment selection Exercises used within this paper for shoulder rehabilitation  Manual therapy within treatment Importance of subgrouping in research 👉🏻...

In this episode with JF Esculier, we explore the new acronym of “PEACE and LOVE” in acute musculoskeletal injuries. We discuss: What each of the letters in the acronym means and the evidence behind them being used in an acute setting The evidence behind icing in acute injuries Ice vs heat in acute injuries The inflammatory response in acute musculoskeletal injuries Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier PT P...

Introducing our new , longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics! In this episode, we discuss: The Physiotherapist’s role in discussing both surgical and non-surgical options with the patient Early surgery vs delayed surgery Cross-bracing protocol for non-operative ACL management How to have the conversa...

In this episode with Andrew Wallis, we discuss: Importance of posture in hip dysplasia How to treat posture in hip dysplasia Strength training for rehabilitation of hip dysplasia Importance of patient based assessment and treatment Radiology in hip dysplasia See Part 1 of Andrew’s podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CE24YTyQUXByJAlTl9Q1y?si=QEeV68kcST-Bd5qoYynuxw Andrew is an APA Spor...

In this episode with Dr Allison Ezzat we talk about the GLA:D Program (Good Life With Osteoarthritis Denmark) which is a rehabilitation program for hip and knee Osteoarthritis. We discuss:  GLA:D outcomes for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis Pros and cons of GLA:D delivered in-person vs telehealth How to assist patients to self-management from the program How we can market this rehabil...

In this episode we discuss:  History of corticosteroid injections Evidence base behind corticosteroid injections Effectiveness of injection therapy Injection therapy for specific conditions e.g. Frozen shoulder, RC related disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow Risks and benefits of corticosteroid injections Want to learn more about Injection Therapy? Nick recently did a brilliant Masterc...

Introducing our new , longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics! In this episode, we discuss: Key principles of sports rehab Importance of dynamometry and measurement tools in rehab, and how to implement them in your clinical practice Potential complications of working with athletes and how to overcome...

In this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss: The implications of this paper for our patients The differen...

This episode with Dr Ebonie Rio is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-rio1 Dr Ebonie Rio is a world-leading expert in tendinopathies. Ebonie co...

In this episode with Mark Jones we cover:  Common principles of clinical reasoning  What Physios can do to improve their clinical reasoning skills Psychosocial factors in clinical reasoning Categories of clinical reasoning/hypothesis categories Analysis of clinical reasoning and using this in your treatment Mark Jones is an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at the University of South Australia with 35 years...

Introducing our new , longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics! In this episode we dive deep into hip pain and hip osteoarthritis. We discuss:  When can you consider pharmacological treatments in a patent with early hip OA/OA. What role does hip morphology play when considering treatment options Will a...