The Shoulder Physio Podcast

Evidence changes and so should our beliefs. Peter O'Sullivan details his own radical change in beliefs and research agenda when it comes to low back pain and talks us through what instigated this about-face. Key Resources P2012 BJSM editorial:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21821612/ 2018 CFT paper:  https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/98/5/408/4925487?login=false Lin 2020 paper:...

In this episode I am joined by Greg Lehman and Andrew Lock to discuss lifting technique/mechanics and it's relevance to low back pain/injury. The research in this area is inconclusive so I've brought Greg and Andrew on to clarify some contentious topics.   Sydney and Melbourne workshop details: Sydney Workshop, May 14, The Sports Lab Alexandria Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Cent...

Pain is common and vital for survival. Chronic pain, though, is less vital and can significantly impact on the quality of life. Bronnie Thompson, PhD, believes it is possible to lead a fulfilled life in the presence of persistent pain. This is a must-watch/listen for all clinicians and even those who experience pain themselves. The paper we reference is listed below: Living well with chronic pain:...

I had a conversation with the wonderful team at E3 rehab about the fuzzy and entrenched diagnostic label that is shoulder impingement. Over the 1 hour episode we discuss the history, inaccuracies and potential negative consequences of the term. This is a must listen if you've wondered why this term is controversial. Please refer to my accompanying Instagram post from February 27 for reference...

In this episode I talk to Abby Tabor, PhD, on the interesting topic of predictive processing and how it may relate to understanding and explaining pain. Abby is a physiotherapist who has gone on to become a prolific researcher in the field of active inference/predictive processing. Abby is a product of Lorimer Moseley's lab in Adelaide, Australia and is a clear communicator on this compl...

In this episode Jared Powell discusses hamstring rehab with Jack Hickey, PhD.  Jack is the author of a brilliant paper comparing pain threshold versus pain-free rehab for an acute hamstring injury, with surprising results. Read Jack's paper  here. Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to...

Greg is a renowned physiotherapist and chiropractor and is well known for reconciling biomechanics with pain science, which, coincidentally, is the name of his course!  We talk about pain, the nuances of it, and the potential simplicity in helping people with pain minimise suffering and disability. Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessment and tre...

Do we NEED philosophy in health science? Dr Rani Lill Anjum makes a compelling case for YES in the latest episode of The Shoulder Physio Education Podcast. Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life?  Come learn with me in  The Complete Shoulder Onli...

The topic of manual therapy and its role in physical therapy always elicits differences of opinion. In this episode, Adam Meakins and Chad Cook tackle the hard questions and attempt to clarify what manual therapy does (and doesn't) and where it fits into contemporary physical therapy care (if anywhere!). Want to see the conversation happen live?  Check us out on  YouTube .  Connect...

In this episode, I talk with Kieran Richardson about some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding ACL injury of the knee. The ultimate question becomes: "is surgery a necessity after ACL injury"? Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life?  Come learn...

In this episode, I discuss the scapula with Filip Struyf, PhD.  We attempt to answer the measurement error question and how this influences everything thereafter!  After all, if we can't accurately measure something it becomes impossible to prove the validity and lacks any utility in clinical practice. Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessmen...

I am joined by the venerable Jeremy Lewis, PhD, to discuss the clinical enigma that is frozen shoulder. This is a must watch for all clinicians who see people with a "stiff and painful" shoulder.   Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with  actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in clinic improve patient outcomes and quality of life?  Come learn wit...