Physiotutors Podcast

This time on the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Brodie Sharpe, the host of the Run Smarter podcast, a physiotherapist and a running enthusiast himself. We discuss running related injuries and the importance of recovery - this is also the topic of this upcoming month for the Run Smarter podcast - the importance of recovery! On this episode we look more specifically at when to and not to rest, th...

This time I chat with Ryan Timmins to discuss his work in hamstring injury research, a senior lecturer and researcher with well over 50 publications to date, we pick his brain and get his take on current literature research and we should be taking forward to our patients. We discuss injuries and return to sport, and talk about how we can optimise hamstring regrowth following ACL surgery (from a ha...

This time I get to chat with Anthony Teoli to discuss knee OA, an educator and physiotherapist specialising in knee OA. We discuss the signs and symptoms we as physios should look for and how we can help our patients. We discuss the benefits of exercise therapy and tailoring your approach for your patient to ensure their compliance with, and engagement with the program!

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Kjartan Fersum about cognitive functional therapy (CFT) and how he integrates that into his daily practise, utilising it with chronic and acute pain patients to help them navigate their problems and it's role within physiotherapy. Kjartan provides us with methods you can easily take into your daily practise to improve your communication with...

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Natasha Wilch as a follow up to our previous podcast on concussions. We discuss paediatric physiotherapy, rehabilitation and her personal experience utilising concussion prehab exercises! Return to play (RTP) as well as returning to different levels of activity were hot topics during this talk! We discuss what happens when the body systems com...

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Molly Parker about concussions, concussion management, rehabilitation and her personal experience as a physio who's a patient with a concussion. We discuss the dangers of concussions going undiagnosed and the drastic affect this can have on your body and ability to function. We dive a little into the pathophysiology and perhaps more importantl...

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Mark Laslett about diagnostics and it's role within physiotherapy, how treating it as a distinct science can help improve your practise. In addition to this we discuss lower back pain and sacroiliac joint issues. Talking with Mark you can feel his passion for physiotherapy and over 50 years of experience both in clinic and conducting researc...

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Jarod Hall about pain, pain management and effective communication with your patients. We discuss a few methods that you can take directly into practise, addressing not just the "what to say" but also ways in which you can frame your conversations and approach with patients when discussing their pain. As well as this, we touch on pain science...

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Nick Rolnick about Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), the evidence behind it and why it can prove to be an invaluable tool for patient rehabilitation right across the board! We discuss how to effectively utilise BFR as well as parameters to utilise for patients post operation, how it can be beneficial in geriatric rehabilitation as well as helping...

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we welcome back Glen and Ben to discuss chronic hip complaints - that's those folks who have been dealing with their issues for three months or longer. We cover aspects of conservative treatment to avoid surgery as well as discussing what aspects of a patients' complaints may warrant further investigation with surgery as a potential outcome! As well as t...

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Nick Hannah about the biopsychosocial model of physiotherapy. We cover what the biopsychosocial model includes, how to implement it and topics such as tackling belief systems, how to approach the subject of pain with a patient as well as talking about our personal learning moments with patients where things took a less than desirable outcome...

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Ben and Glen about running related injuries, and how to help prep any patients of yours you may have preparing for upcoming marathons. We discuss how to approach your assessment strategy, key signs to look out for, and different approaches on how to help get your patients fit, healthy and ready to hit the pavement again without issues or re-in...

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Rob Sillevis about manual therapy covering manipulations and the affect on the body, talking about the research he has conducted on the autonomic nervous system in response to manipulations. We also discuss how manual therapy should be used as an adjunct to patient treatment, and not the sole component of a patient's treatment plan.

In the third installation of the Physiotutors podcast, we talk about Hoffa's fat pad complaints and rehabilitation with one of the leading physiotherapists in the patellofemoral pain syndrome and Hoffa's fat pad complaints - Claire Robertson. We discuss how her research has helped outcomes of her patients who are often referred to her by other therapists due to her expertise in treating this patie...

In the third installation of the Physiotutors podcast, we talk about Hoffa's fat pad complaints and rehabilitation with one of the leading physiotherapists in the patellofemoral pain syndrome and Hoffa's fat pad complaints - Claire Robertson. We discuss how her research has helped outcomes of her patients who are often referred to her by other therapists due to her expertise in treating this patie...

In the second installation of the Physiotutors podcast, we talk about ACL rehabilitation with one of the leading physiotherapists in the field of ACL rehab - Bart Dingenen. We discuss how his research has helped to develop the post-op outcomes of his patients. In addition we touch on what he believes are areas that can be frequently overlooked for patients during their ACL recovery by therapists....

In this very special first addition of the podcast, we take the opportunity to sit down with Kai and Andy to talk about their respective journey's into physiotherapy and consequently the formation of the Physiotutors as you and I know them today.