Physio+10

Barry's Dad was a scholar, his Mum a machinist, both parents were immigrants and he was a confessed computer geek and introvert, so communicating the nuances of pain as a Physio was going to be an uphill battle. And it was. In this episode, Barry talks about; the challenges of coming from a Vietnamese culture where touch is not considered the norm and Physio was largely unknown how Physio was...

At 10 years of age, Jason had his first 'God' moment while watching Saturday morning cartoons, and this moment has guided his decisions ever since. Jason was a reluctant practice owner promising his wife would never own a practice. Yet he grew his garage-based business to 140 locations and kicked the anthill called franchising. He only left his garage when his wife suggested the driveway...

On balance, Jonathan wasn't meant to be a Physiotherapist. More likely an auto mechanic (family trend), professional drummer (first 10 years of work), scuba diving instructor or water sports co-ordinator (next 10 years of work). Yet he found himself at a tipping point in his early 30's. Offered an exclusive, highly paid all-inclusive job as a dive master on a liveaboard boat based in idy...

Adnan has a couple of unique physio-moulding stories. Firstly, Adnan grew up in KL Malaysia where his parents owned a sports store, and afternoons after school were spent 'testing'  all the sports gear. Secondly, his younger brother drowned in a fish pond, but fortunately, Adnan was able to pull him out and he was later revived in hospital.  Adnan has sped through an undergraduate degree...

Michael comes from a strong medical pedigree, and with his high level of sports participation and associated injuries, developed an early awareness of Physiotherapy, and specifically sports. These were the very early days of sports physiotherapy, there were no post-graduate courses, Cybex had just arrived and mentors were critical.  After a short period working in a dedicated sports clinic in Adel...

Jon's passion for helping people has been a common thread. As a clinician providing F2F care, as a researcher ensuring he is providing evidence-informed care, as an educator by spreading this knowledge and as a company director gather similar-minded clinicians, collaborating across disciplines and raising money to fund clinically focused research. Plus, he spends 6 months knee-deep in seawate...

Libby and I shared undergraduate and later on post-graduate training together. I have always admired her tenacity and conviction to go her own way. In our conversation, Libby described how a range of strategic decisions she made through her career, have now culminated in financial independence so that in her 50s (another strategic goal) she can do the things she wants to do. Which country to live...

David's career spans 3 decades and has involved many aspects of Physiotherapy; public, private, business ownership and growth but he has a special interest in the broader issues and governance of health. Upskilling himself with an MBA, and chairman and director training, David has been involved in boards, reference groups, foundations and councils in both health and non-health fields. Most re...

While most Physiotherapists 'fall into' Physiotherapy after school, Richmond is the first Physiotherapist on Physio+10 who de-registered and then a decade later re-registered as a Physiotherapist. In those intervening years, Richmond went on a journey of personal discovery and came to some important decisions, which continue to shape the life choices that he makes and the person he has b...

In her teens, Abbie experienced a significant neck injury that developed into persistent pain. She set herself a time-based goal, that if she as a Physio couldn't help herself, she would stop being a Physio. Abbie is candid, joyful, passionate and focused. All qualities that steered her to where she is now as General Manager of Pain Revolution. She is a powerful advocate for women in leadersh...

Following a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, and after experiencing depression, incontinence and other side effects, sports physiotherapist Peter placed an ad in the newspaper, inviting fellow patients to meet. This is just one example of how Peter pioneered a new field of Physiotherapy. Peter's commitment to helping men share experiences and seek support has helped create a culture c...

James has been a significant contributor to our profession through years of service in professional bodies, teaching at undergraduate & postgraduate levels, mentoring young clinicians, developing business owners and helping clients. But, as is the case with many conversations on Physio+10, you never know what will happen until you step through the door of opportunity and in James' case it...

Anna-Louise had 2 passions in addition to becoming a Physio. Following graduation, she realised bench warming wasn't for her (short-term patch-up), and neither were medium-term repairs, she wanted to make longer-term, habit-forming changes for her patients. So as a single mum, with 2 children under 2, she took a very bold step and created Physiocise. There was a method in her madness as Anna-...

Martin did all the conventional things; high school directly into Physio, worked a few years finding his clinical feet, did the hard yards warming sporting benches & completed his Masters in Sports, but then a 'we can do better' situation arose. Martin is no longer a clinician, rather he runs a large business catering to rehabilitation and medically-based businesses (like you & m...

From the moment he walked out 1/2 way through his first job interview, Nick has been forging his own path. Now 40, Nick has experienced most things associated with the business world of Physiotherapy; including going into debt to buy his first business, expanding too fast, firing too late, crunched during the GFC and creating a very popular FB group where business owners get together, share a rant...

You might say that Mick did it tough getting to his final dream of being a Sports Physiotherapist. With too many 'distractions' he didn't gain direct entry, and only just scraped into Exercise Physiology with a very late 'cash-only' offer. Then, after overseas travel, and on the back of his rural upbringing, he snapped up a place in a newly minted Physio program in Townsvi...

By age 16, as a result of her gymnastic pursuits, Diane had an unstable ankle, 'funky' elbow and pelvic floor incontinence and so begin her interface with rehabilitation. Welcome to Physio+10 and our guest Diane Lee.  Diane is a Canadian Physiotherapist, who is known worldwide through her landmark text, The Pelvic Girdle. This book and subsequent iterations parallel our profession's...

This conversation was recorded with Dr Linda Khong while she was in Singapore, celebrating the Chinese New Year. During our conversation I was struck by how Linda has traversed so many aspects of our profession; clinician + academic, private + public practice and Asian + Australian culture.  Linda explains how she started out with the Singaporean family's dream of a degree in business and the...

Chris came late to Physiotherapy, via a health science degree in genetics and after 8 years of research in the UK (@ the young age of 39) decided to pivot into Physiotherapy in Perth.  What happens over the next 15 years is an extraordinary path to completing both his Masters in MSK & Sports Physiotherapy, working at one of the most advanced sports rehabilitation clinics in Canada and being th...

Physio+10 explores the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and we kick off 2023 in conversation with Randall Cooper. Randall is known to many as a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist with a passion for ACL rehab, to others as the creator of PreMax and more recently as an educator and podcaster. In our conversation Randall shares four key business tips; Start small, test, and then scale You don...

Physio+10 focuses on the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and today's conversation is with Mark Brabazon. Mark represents a new generation of Physiotherapists with dual degrees in S & C and Physiotherapy. He has a specific interest in running and gym-based injuries, using a range of tech in his assessments. Mark recently completed his Masters in Sports Physiotherapy. To top off h...

Physio+10 focuses on the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and today's conversation is with Associate Professor Dale Edgar.  In talking with Dale I came to appreciate the nature of managing a burns patient covers the full gamut of Physiotherapy skills - that is you need to manage physical (i.e., injured muscles, skin, bone, nerve), psychological & social components. Secondly, it i...

Physio+10 focuses on the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and today's conversation is with Dave Hall (aka Disco Duk Duk). We are all unique in the way we practice our profession of Physiotherapy. However, some more so and I think you will agree that Dave brings his unique set of skills from outside Physiotherapy and incorporates them to create something completely amazing. I first me...

Physio+10 focuses on the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and today's conversation is with Ass. Prof. Bronwen Ackermann. I am continually amazed when meeting Physios on this podcast, about the diversity and creative intellect they have applied to new areas of clinical practice. Bronwen takes her core Physiotherapy skills and applied them to the niche of performing artists and in part...

Physio+10 focuses on the journeys of trailblazing Physiotherapists and today's conversation is with Paul Wright (aka Wrighty). Prior to our conversation, Paul and I have never met, which given our similarities is amazing. Paul's journey travels from degrees in Physical Education and  Physiotherapy, a multiple clinic business owner, and most recently health professional business advisor....