The Physio Matters Podcast

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....

Jack Chew talks all about measurement tech for the clinical space with Athan who is CEO of our partners Kinvent! He is an interesting charecter with a background in sport and engineering which led him to develop MSK specific measurement equipment! Get all your equipment for measuring here: http://landing.kinvent.com/partner-physiomatters

Physio Matters and Physiquipe have joined forces in a partnership to enable access to best in class clinical education AND clinical technology. The collaborative aim to improve rehabilitation standards for better patient outcomes across the MSK landscape is intentionally challenging and lofty. It also aligns perfectly with both Physiquipe and Physio Matters respective aims helping to elevate both...

In this mini episode of You Matter, Joanne and I discuss the power of setting agreements with your patient, not just at the beginning of an episode of treatment but at every session, and even within a session. Rather than wondering, "Is this right? Are they happy? Am I doing a good job? " You get an answer in real time. Your patient gets seen and heard, and you are relieved from the pain...

In this episode of Physio Matters, Jack Chew and Rob Bevan dive deep into how they use Cliniko to streamline and grow their clinics. Drawing on Jack’s experience running a smaller practice and Rob’s decade of managing a larger MDT clinic, they share practical insights into online bookings, patient communication, diary management, and notes systems. They unpack why Cliniko consistently delivers hig...

Today I'm Chewing Over sore young knees and how to help manage them with Claire Robertson & Tom Jacobs CIO is a weekly lunchtime livestream with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical. Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest.

Chewing It Over — AI, Ethics & the Future of Physiotherapy Jack Chew is joined by Ash James (CSP’s Director of Practice and Development) to tackle the hot topic of artificial intelligence in physiotherapy — and the newly released CSP Statement of Principles on the subject. This wide-ranging conversation explores the origins of the document, the reasons for its principle-based approach over pol...

Chewing It Over — MVPs, Belief & Building Before You’re Ready Jack digs into the messy middle of product development — when you’re building something people can believe in, even if it’s not finished with two wonderful Jo’s (Turner and Elphinston). Prompted by a conversation about MVPs, early-stage traction, and product storytelling, Jack explores how clarity, confidence, and customer obsession...

The Elephant in the Treatment Room Jack Chew is back, diving headfirst into a controversial topic that’s stirred the waters on LinkedIn. In this solo episode, Jack unpacks a bold statement made by a leader in UK physiotherapy regarding the undervaluation of quality care by private medical insurers — and the uncomfortable contradictions that come with it. From public post to corporate ownership, Ja...