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.

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Dr Ebonie Rio is a world-leading expert in tendinopathies. Ebonie completed her PhD in tendon pain and continues to research this topic at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She also holds a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy degree.

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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’ experience teaching undergraduate and postgraduate physiotherapy. He has over 90 publications including three editions of the text “Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions” and two editions of the text “Clinical Reasoning in Musculoskeletal Practice”.

Want to learn more about Clinical Reasoning? Mark recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called, “Enhancing Clinical Reasoning: Effective Strategies for Clinicians” where he goes into further depth on this topic.

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In this episode, Stuart Imer discusses the importance of systemic factors and heavy load resistance training in current evidence-based treatment of tibialis posterior tendinopathy. He also takes us through the Johnson classification system for tibialis posterior tendinopathy and how this should impact your treatment plan.

Want to learn more about tibialis posterior tendinopathy? Stuart recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Tibialis Posterior Tendinopathy: Assessment and Treatment Strategies” where he goes into further depth on tibialis posterior assessment and treatment. 

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Stuart is a clinician Foot and Ankle Physiotherapist and is the founder of Foot & Ankle Physiotherapy Australia. Stuart has worked in Foot and Ankle surgical clinics for 24 years, alongside seven of Australia’s leading sub-speciality trained Foot & Ankle orthopaedic surgeons.

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In this episode Jarod covers the initial research that led to clinicians being more aware of the impact of our language and words on patient outcomes. He also goes deeper on practical strategies on how to get patient buy-in and nudge patient beliefs.

Jarod Hall is a physio, clinic director, adjunct assistant faculty member, and regular lecturer on managing complex patients with a simple approach rooted in the biopsychosocial model. He’s written extensively on manual therapy, pain science, simplifying clinical practice and various other physical therapy topics.

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In this episode Jared shares with us how the evidence and narrative around shoulder pain has shifted in the last 5-10 years. We unpack the term ‘subacromial impingement’ and explore if that is still a relevant diagnosis according to current research. He also shares with us how his subjective and objective assessments have changed for clients with shoulder pain over time.

Jared is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist from the Gold Coast, Australia. He has an interest in the shoulder joint and is currently studying for a PhD in this area.

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In this episode Adam defines robustness, resilience and reliance and their relevance to both you and your patients within the clinic. He also discusses practical strategies for managing all 3 of these issues within your Physiotherapy consultations with specifics on rebooking with your patients and those difficult conversations regarding pain science.

The Sports Physio website and social media profiles are hosted by Adam Meakins, a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach working in the NHS and private practice in the UK. Adam has worked in many roles throughout his career, including professional sport, and has been fortunate enough to work with, and learn from some of the world’s leading experts. 

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In this episode Robin gives us a wonderful history of the definitions, research and applications of stability training vs general exercises for people with low back pain. Robin covers the research from the 80’s to present day and how the narrative has moved and changed, sometimes correctly and sometimes incorrectly.

Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with post graduate training in gait lab biomechanics and psychology. Over the last 35 years she has focused on research informed management of running injuries and pelvic floor issues. More recently her focus has shifted to persistent pain management as well as continuing to see elite athletes.

For the Hodges papers that Robin mentions near the end of the podcast,  please see link below to the first intro paper in the series.
The articles are in series in the edition
 https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2019.0104

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In this episode we explore the physical exercise guidelines, barriers, benefits and how we are performing as health professionals with exercise prescription. Dr Jane Thornton discusses the latest research in relation to the current exercise prescription principles, specifically through the WHO guidelines. 

Dr. Thornton is a Clinician Scientist specialising in long-term athlete health, female athlete health, and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, with cross appointments in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Department of Kinesiology at Western University in London, Canada. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).

Dr. Thornton represented Canada for over a decade in the sport of elite rowing, becoming both a World Champion (2006) and Olympian (2008), and has been recognised nationally for her contribution to society by sport/volunteer initiatives.

Want to dive deeper into this topic? Jane recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us on Prescribing Physical Activity. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/prescribing-physical-activity/

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In this episode we spoke to Dr. Sinéad Holden about the diagnosis, prognosis and management of knee pain in adolescents. She particularly covered Osgood-Schlatters disease or OSD and differential diagnosis from patellofemoral pain. We discussed the role of imaging in diagnosis of OSD and common findings of imaging with OSD as well as factors which may lead to pain later on in adulthood.

Dr. Sinéad Holden is a Senior Researcher and Co-founder of the OptiYouth Group focused on ‘optimising physical health in youth’. Her research investigates adolescent MSK pain, and physical activity related injuries.

She recently completed an Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis of prognostic factors for anterior knee pain in adolescents published in PAIN the journal. She discussed the implications and findings of this recent study which had a total of 1281 participants. 

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In this episode Ian Gatt discusses why pain lingers in hands and wrists and how to approach these injuries in the clinic. We covered diagnosis, prognosis, imaging and using updated frameworks and narratives to this often overlooked area in physiotherapy.

Ian is the Head of Performance & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of sports. He is an Upper Limb Injury Specialist with the English Institute of Sport, with a keen interest in Hands & Wrists. Further, he provides private consultations on the Upper Limb. Ian has a passion for teaching and delivering regular workshops, webinars, and at conferences on diverse topics linked to Upper Limb sport injuries.

Want to learn more about hand and wrist injuries? Ian recently did a Masterclass with us on the Sporting Hand and Wrist. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/the-sporting-hand-wrist/

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In this episode Amy Arundale covers subjective, objective and exercise based criteria to return someone to running post ACL reconstruction. We also covered traditional concepts like limb symmetry index but also more novel ideas like the “quiet knee” and screening for movement quality.

Dr. Amy Arundale (PhD) is a researcher and an experienced sports physical therapist, having most recently worked with the Brooklyn Nets. Amy completed her PhD under Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler investigating primary and secondary ACL injury prevention as well as career length and return to sport in soccer players. Amy has also been significantly involved in the APTA and AASPT, including serving as chair of the AASPT’s membership committee, Director of the APTA’s Student Assembly, and as a member of the APTA’s Leadership Development Committee.

Want to dive deeper into this topic? Amy has done a brilliant Masterclass with on us 'return to play'. You can watch here whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/return-to-play/ 

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On today's episode we explore hip pathologies and definitions around CAM morphology, pincer and FAI with Dr. Andrea Mosler. We covered the diagnosis, signs and symptoms of each and what to do about them. We also explored what the literature is showing us around reducing groin pain for athletes by implementing strengthening protocols.

Dr. Andrea Mosler is a specialist sports physiotherapist and research fellow at La Trobe University. She completed her PhD on risk factors for hip/groin pain in professional male football players. 

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In this episode Jo Gibson speaks to the latest evidence on shoulders and why our assessment and treatment of shoulders has changed. She shares practical pearls on how she now assesses the shoulder and the words Jo uses that are more in line with an updated narrative. 

Jo Gibson is a Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist at the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, UK. She lectures both nationally and internationally about rehabilitation of the shoulder.

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In this episode with Dr Sarah Haag, we discuss her Research Review of a recent article looking at the impact of a 12-week, home-based abdominal exercise program on inter-recti distance and other health indicators in women with diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) 6 to 12 months postpartum.We discuss the key takeaways of the paper, the impact of kinesiophobia in these patients and what we can clinically use with our patients in the clinic.

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Dr Sarah Haag is a physiotherapist and co-owner of Entropy Physiotherapy and Wellness in Chicago. At Entropy, Sarah specialises in women’s and men’s health, and on treating the spine and pelvis. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Masters of Science in Women’s Health from Rosalind Franklin University in 2008.

Reference to article - Gluppe S, Engh M, Bø, K (2023) Curl-up Exercises Improve Abdominal Muscle Strength without Worsening inter-recti Distance in Women with Diastasis Recti Abdominis postpartum: a Randomised Controlled Trial. Journal of Physiotherapy, 69(3), 160–167.

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On today’s episode we talked to Tom Jesson about defining and diagnosing radicular pain. Radicular pain is a relatively common condition encountered in clinical practice, however there is still a lot of confusion surrounding it. Hopefully this episode will clear up some of that confusion. 

Tom Jesson is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal primary care and chronic pain. He has written extensively on the topics of radicular pain, chronic pain and clinical reasoning. 

Want to dive deeper into this topic? Tom recently did a brilliant Masterclass with on us assessing and managing radicular pain. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/assessing-and-managing-radicular-pain/ 

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In this episode we spoke to  Dr. Greg Lehman about how clinicians can use existing concepts of core stability, timing and TrA training in a more modern way.

Greg is a physiotherapist, chiropractor and strength and conditioning specialist treating musculoskeletal disorders within a biopsychosocial model. He teaches continuing education courses to health and fitness professionals through out the world.  His course 'Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science and Running Resiliency' have been taught more than 60 times in more than 40 locations world wide.

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In this episode we spoke with Claire Minshull about the research around strength training for knee osteoarthritis. We also discussed the wide range of “knee strengthening” protocols in the research and what Claire thinks is best practice now as far as exercise selection goes.

Claire Minshull is one of the most highly respected and research active rehabilitation and conditioning specialists in the UK. She has worked in the field of sports medicine and health for 20 years as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and as a Practitioner. She has designed, led and managed major clinical and nonclinical research trials, supervised several PhD students, and has published over 30 research papers in leading peer-reviewed sports medicine journals.

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In this episode we spoke with Claire Robertson on how to diagnosis and treat the stubborn Hoffa's fat pad.

Claire (Patella) Robertson obtained her MSc Physiotherapy, in 2003, and PGCE in 2006. She has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice. Claire currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Wimbledon Clinics. On top of that she has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

Claire recently did a brilliant Masterclass on Patellofemoral pain with us. Learn more about her class here:

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In this episode of Physio Explained we covered the assessment and treatment of hamstring tears with physiotherapist Dr. Nicol Van Dyk. We covered how to assess a hamstring tear, including the relevance of palpation and strength testing. We also discussed what to include in our strength programs from Nordics to early eccentrics to return to running.

Nicol van Dyk is a physiotherapist and clinical researcher with the Irish Rugby Football Union. In 2018 Nicol completed his PhD on hamstring injuries. During this time Nicol was a physiotherapist at the Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital.

Nicol did a 3hr Masterclass with us on Optimal Loading of Muscle injuries. Check it out here: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/optimal-loading-of-muscle-injuries/

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In this episode we spoke to Dr. Teddy Willsey about using force data and objective data to make better decisions with our patients. Teddy goes into force development and rate of force development using plates as well as how best to use inline and hand held dynamometry. Learn how you can pair visuals and subjectives with objective data.

Dr. Teddy Willsey is a sports medicine focused physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and return to sport rehab. In addition to practicing PT, Teddy speaks and teaches publicly, writes and blogs regularly, and posts on social media daily.

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On today’s episode we talked to physiotherapist Dr. Sue Mayes about the importance of foot and calf strengthening. She covers the specifics of how to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot as well as common mistakes we can make in rehab. Sue has seen this type of training help prevent injury and improve performance. In her experience a reduction in plantar fascia injuries, ankle sprains, stress fractures and MTSS can all be seen when good foot strengthening is performed.

Sue has been the Principal Physiotherapist of The Australian Ballet since 1997 and is an Adjunct Research Fellow at La Trobe University.  Sue has presented at conferences around the world, and has received the La Trobe University Distinguished Alumni Award in 2018. 

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In this episode we spoke to Dr. Richard Willy about the evolving narrative around open chain quad exercises and their impact on patients recovering from ACL surgery and patellofemoral pain. We covered how and when to use these exercises as part of a well-rounded rehab program.

Dr. Rich Willy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana. He has completed a PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science and a Master of Physical Therapy. Rich is a clinician with 18 years experience specializing in the treatment of the injured runner, a published researcher, and an international presenter.

Rich has done a brilliant Masterclass with us on "Restoring load capacity in the injured runner". Watch it here: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/restoring-load-capacity-in-the-injured-runner/

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On today's episode we talked about persistent pain with Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson. She initially trained as an occupational therapist, but later got a degree in psychology. She has spent her career helping people with persistent pain live better lives. We explore ideas around helping people find meaning with their pain rather than eliminating it. We also covered the best questions to ask patients to help them understand their lived experience and how to not become over reliant on basic exercises for patients. 

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Dr. Chad Cook recently wrote a paper on the most common myths about manual therapy. In this episode we talk through his 6 favourite myths, and debunk some of the most common claims about manual therapy, including the question of “does it increase patient reliance?”.

Dr. Chad Cook is a clinical researcher, physical therapist, and profession advocate with a history of clinical care excellence and service. He has authored or co-authored three textbooks, has published over 250 peer-reviewed papers, and lectures internationally on orthopedic examination and treatment.

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In this episode with Angela Jackson, we delve into the realm of adolescent low back pain, uncovering its various facets and management strategies. From identifying common causes to understanding the progression of bone stress injuries, we navigate through the complexities of this prevalent issue. Tune in as we explore the age groups most at risk, examine gender differences in presentation, and unravel effective management approaches tailored to this specific population.

Want to learn more about adolescent low back pain? Angela recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Assessment and Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain in Youth Athletes” where she goes into further depth on this topic.

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Angela Jackson is a Chartered Physiotherapist, who over the last 35 years has dedicated her career to understanding youth athlete injuries. She owned a highly successful physiotherapy clinic for 30 years and has become an expert in youth injury risk factors, helping hundreds of children reach their athletic potential.

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Is exercise a useful tool for every patient? How should we clinically reason the use of exercise? In this episode Ben Cormack explains how to use exercise in the context of a patient-centred treatment approach. Ben is a musculoskeletal therapist with over 15 years experience. He specialises in a movement and exercise based approach. Ben did a brilliant Masterclass with us on this exact topic and you can watch the whole thing here: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/exercise-and-pain/

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In this episode you'll learn more about differential diagnosis of buttock pain. We dive into the key differences between lumbar spine, SIJ, hip and gluteal entrapment syndrome. Alison takes us through the subtleties of each condition and how to navigate our way to more specific diagnosis and therefore more targeted treatments. Alison is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist and the practice principal of Physiotec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, with extensive clinical experience and a special interest in hip, groin and pelvic pain.

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What is pain, how do we measure it, and how should we work with patients suffering from pain? Learn all this and more from Dr. Morten Høgh in this episode of Physio Explained. Morten is an Assistant Professor at Aalborg University and teaches pain science courses internationally. Enjoy learning from Morten? He recently did a 2hr Masterclass with us on this topic. You can watch it for free with our 7-day free trial here: https://www.physio-network.com/join-masterclass/

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In this episode you will learn how to best manage Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) through exercise rehabilitation and advice/education. We have chatted with hip expert Dr. Joanne Kemp. Jo is a titled APA Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. She recently did a brilliant Masterclass for us. You can watch it for free with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/join-masterclass/

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What is optimal loading for tendinopathy? Learn from tendon expert Dr. Ebonie Rio in our very first episode of Physio Explained! Ebonie Rio is a researcher at La Trobe University and clinician currently working at the Victorian Institute of Sport. She has an interest in how understanding pain and neuroscience can improve our management of musculoskeletal conditions.

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In this episode with Dr Adam Loaciano, we discuss a recent research review he did on the science behind foam rolling versus stretching for acute flexibility gains. We dive into the realm of resistance training as a tool for increasing range of motion and uncover the role of neuromodulation in the flexibility equation. Finally, we explore the mechanics of PNF stretching and how it can contribute to overall mobility. Join us as we dissect each approach and provide practical insights to optimize your flexibility and mobility journey.

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Dr Adam Loiacono began his career in professional sports as both a fitness coach and youth academy soccer coach for eight seasons with the New England Revolution. Adam transitioned to the medical side of professional sports as a performance therapist for the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA. After Atlanta, Adam served as the Director of Performance & Rehabilitation for the Phoenix Suns.

Article Reference - Warneke K, Plöschberger G, Lohmann L, Lichtenstein E, Jochum D, Siegel S, Zech A, Behm D (2024) Foam rolling and stretching do not provide superior acute flexibility and stiffness improvements compared to any other warm-up intervention: A systematic review with meta-analysis. J Sport Health Sci, Epub ahead of print.

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In this episode with Dr Kevin Wernli, we dive into the complexities associated with low back pain. We discuss the importance of clearing red flags, patient beliefs and the role of specific pathology. Kevin also imparts his knowledge about habitual versus exercise programs and talks us through how he delivers these with his patients to encourage patient autonomy and compliance.

This episode is closely tied to Kevin’s Practical he did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.

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Dr Kevin Wernli is a Physiotherapist from Perth, Western Australia. He recently completed his PhD at Curtin University looking at the relationship between movements/postures and low back pain, and the role of psychological factors in this relationship. He also produces and co-hosts the empowered beyond pain podcast and has presented at conferences around the world. He has more recently been exploring how digital health and technology can improve how equitable and effective health care is.

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In this episode with Alex Roberts, we explore the world of walking aid prescription, adherence, and falls prevention in physiotherapy. We examine the importance of selecting the right aids, strategies for improving adherence, and the prevalence of falls among different patient populations. Additionally, we discuss innovative solutions like magnetic walking aids and their potential to enhance adherence and reduce falls risk.

Alex Roberts studied at the University of Sydney has worked as a physiotherapist in the NHS in the UK and Westmead Hospital in Australia and has a passion for falls prevention.

Magnetic Walking Aid research article link: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38019042/#:~:text=Conclusion%3A%20The%20results%20of%20this,drops%20when%20compared%20to%20SWAs.

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In this episode with Dr Stacey Hardin, we delve into groin rehabilitation, focusing on patient monitoring, exercise selection, gradual progression, and return-to-play criteria. Stacey shares practical insights for optimising rehabilitation outcomes, making it a must-listen for physiotherapists and sports medicine professionals.

Want to learn more about groin rehabilitation? Stacey recently did an excellent Masterclass with us called, “Mastering Groin Pain: From Injury to Return-to-Play” where she goes into further depth on groin injuries and rehabilitation.

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Stacey Hardin is a physical therapist and athletic trainer based in the United States. She has worked in elite soccer for over 10 years and currently works as the Director of Medical for Bay FC. In addition to her work in professional soccer, Stacey is actively involved in applied research and education.

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In this episode with Dr. Ebonie Rio, we delve into Achilles tendon rehabilitation, distinguishing Achilles tendinopathy from other conditions like peritendon, plantaris, and FHL issues. Dr. Rio shares insights on tailoring rehabilitation based on diagnosis and progressing patients through treatment stages, offering practical advice for physiotherapists and clinicians alike.

This episode is closely tied to Ebonie’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.

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Ebonie is a post doc researcher at La Trobe University and has completed her PhD in tendon pain, Masters Sports Phys, B. Phys (Hons) and B. App Sci. Her clinical career has included Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Australian Ballet School, Victorian Institute of Sport, 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, 2010 Singapore Youth Olympics, 2012 London Paralympics and 18 months travelling with Disney's The Lion King stage show (Melbourne and Shanghai tour).

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In this episode with Laura, we discuss her research on the role of the deep hip rotators during walking and functional tasks and how this can affect us clinically with our exercise prescription to patients with hip pain and/or hip osteoarthritis. We also discuss the different demands and loads of these small muscles during walking and their potential capabilities. 

Dr Laura Diamond is a Research Leader in Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) and Associate Professor in the School of Health Sciences and Social Work at Griffith University, and holds an honorary Research Fellow position in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland. She is a trained biomedical engineer (BEng, MASc, Dalhousie University, Canada) leading a research program focused on development and application of novel technologies to understand and treat the biomechanical mechanisms that underlie musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions.

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In this episode Daniel covers how we can measure concussion and the different system and tests we need to be aware of for concussion. We also go into how long the condition can last, it’s impacts and how to pragmatically treat it in a graded approach.

Dr. Daniel Brown is a research physiotherapist with an interest in sport-related injuries, including concussion. His central focus area is concussion symptomatology and the vestibular system and cervical spine complex among combat sport athletes. He has experience working in with musculoskeletal and sporting populations where he has worked in professional settings, including the Gold Coast Titans, QLD touch football association, and international combat sport athletes.

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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 all patients with FAI syndrome and hip dysplasia develop hip osteoarthritis? 
• Does exercise have a role in treating hip pain in younger people, if pain is coming from structural things like labral or cartilage tears? How can exercise work in this scenario? Why would you choose exercise over surgery?
• What is the evidence for exercise and does this type of exercise matter?
• Are there other things alongside exercise that are important? - exercise different in younger people than older people with hip OA?

Want to learn more about hip osteoarthritis? Dr Jo Kemp has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called, “Hip Osteoarthritis: Optimising your Assessment and Treatment” where she goes into further depth on all things assessment and treatment of hip osteoarthritis. 

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Associate Professor Joanne Kemp is a Principal Research Fellow at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Australia.She is a titled APA Sports Physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience and has consulted to many National Sporting Organisations on the area of hip pain. 

Dr Joshua Heerey is recognised internationally as an expert in the diagnosis and management of hip and groin conditions. Dr Heerey is a physiotherapist and Hip Osteoarthritis Research and Development Lead at La Trobe University's Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. 

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In this episode, Geoff delves into the specifics of the ACL cross bracing protocol utilised in conservative ACL rehabilitation. He discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and relevant literature, along with essential points to address with the patient regarding the potentially demanding experience of wearing a brace.

Geoff Ford is the founder of Be Strong Physio. He is a passionate Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning coach (ASCA), Yoga teacher and Strongfirst certified kettlebell instructor. 

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In this episode, Professor Rob Orr explores the unique assessment and treatment methods for 'tactical athletes', referring to military, police, firefighters, and nursing populations. We delve into their distinct physical, social, and mental demands, and the significant ramifications of injury, re-injury, or improper rehabilitation within this specific group.

Want to learn more about working with this population group? Rob recently did an awesome Masterclass with us, called “Treating Tactical Personnel” where he goes into further depth on treating military, police, firies & nursing populations.

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Rob is the director of the Tactical Research Unit, a multidisciplinary, international team of researchers nested in Bond University providing research, consultancy, and education services to tactical professions (military, law enforcement and protective services across their occupational lifespan (initial trainee to specialist) around the globe. 

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In this episode with Todd Hargrove we cover the difference between complicated and complex pain. He talks us through how and why these differences matter through using a comparison of how fixing a human being is very different and much more complex to fixing a bike for multiple different reasons. Finally Todd covers what we can do when we encounter these complex and complicated issues with our own patients. 

Want to learn more about chronic and complex pain? Todd recently did an excellent Masterclass with us called “Pain, movement and play: common sense for complex problems” where he goes into further depth on all different types of pain.

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Todd Hargrove is a Seattle-based manual and movement therapist, avid athlete, father, and former lawyer. He is a Feldenkrais practitioner, Rolfer, and author. Since 2008, he has written a blog at BetterMovement.org, which focuses on applying a modern understanding of pain science and neuroscience to movement-based therapies. 

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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 

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In this episode, Mitch explores the potential benefits of yoga for our patients. We delve into the symbiotic relationship between the breathing techniques employed in yoga and the transformation of our mindset regarding movement and positions that may exacerbate discomfort. Mitch also shares insights into the latest research on the connection between yoga and pain.

Mitch Hunter is a clinical educator, senior physiotherapist and lecturer at Griffith University. He additionally is a meditation teacher working with persistent pain, chronic health, and palliative care patents. Mitch can be found at: https://www.hunterhealing.com and @_mitchhunter. 

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References to papers discussed: 

1. Bower, J. E., & Irwin, M. R. (2016). Mind–body therapies and control of inflammatory biology: A descriptive review. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 51, 1-11 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0889159115001658

2. Buric, I., Farias, M., Jong, J., Mee, C., & Brazil, I. A. (2017). What is the molecular signature of mind–body interventions? A systematic review of gene expression changes induced by meditation and related practices. Frontiers in Immunology, 8, 670 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00670/full?fbclid=IwAR3UziUstPADj5tnIc46ctLJ4K_Uo8Kj6eMDxiWUyatIG3gHihoN7kypBH

3. Cherkin, D. C., & Herman, P. M. (2018). Cognitive and mind-body therapies for chronic low back pain and neck pain: effectiveness and value. JAMA internal medicine, 178(4), 556-557 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/2673371

4. Villemure, C., Čeko, M., Cotton, V. A., & Bushnell, M. C. (2014). Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners. Cerebral cortex, 24(10), 2732-2740 https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/24/10/2732/307000?login=true

5. Rivest-Gadbois, E., & Boudrias, M. H. (2019). What are the known effects of yoga on the brain in relation to motor performances, body awareness and pain? A narrative review. Complementary therapies in Medicine, 44, 129-142 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0965229918308288

6. Sterling, M., Smeets, R., Keijzers, G., Warren, J., & Kenardy, J. (2019). Physiotherapist-delivered stress inoculation training integrated with exercise versus physiotherapy exercise alone for acute whiplash-associated disorder (StressModex): a randomised controlled trial of a combined psychological/physical intervention. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(19), 1240-1247 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/19/1240.abstract

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In this episode, Dave explains how he handles uncertainty in conversations regarding chronic pain. He shares some lines and analogies he uses with his patients to help with buy in, and to help communicate the complexity of what we do. He also presents some digestible take-home messages to share with your patients with chronic pain.

Dave Renfrew is the clinic owner of Newcastle Performance Physiotherapy in Newcastle West. He prides himself on the fact that his clinic bases all its treatments on scientifically proven diagnostic techniques and methodologies. Dave graduated with honours from the University of Newcastle and is also qualified as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and has been working within the field of Physiotherapy for almost 20 years.  

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In this episode with Adam Johnson we discuss the different biomechanical demands of the anterior thigh muscles in a task such as running or kicking, and how this can result in them needing specific rehabilitation. He also guides us through the muscle groups that should be incorporated into a rehab program for an anterior thigh injury to help prevent re-injury.

Want to learn more about anterior thigh injuries? Adam recently did an awesome Masterclass with us called “Anterior thigh injuries: assessment to rehab” where he goes into further depth on assessment and rehabilitation of anterior thigh injuries.

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Adam Johnson is a Physiotherapist with more than 12 years experience of working within elite football clubs. He is currently a First Team Physiotherapist at Everton Football Club within the English Premier League.

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In this episode, Steve uncovers some helpful tips on how to best interpret research including why it is important and how to be more nuanced in your appraisal. Steve covers how to find the real question the paper is asking and also how to understand the impact or effect size and why that matters more than black and white conclusions.

Dr Steve Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has been continuously supported by NHMRC fellowships since 2008, and is currently a NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow.

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In this episode with Ben, we discuss the role of nutrition in the management of Osteoarthritis. We cover how and why weight loss can be an effective treatment strategy and how we can implement this appropriately in our Physiotherapy treatment sessions. Finally, we cover the role of essential nutrients and different supplementation in the treatment of Osteoarthritis.

Want to learn more about nutrition in Physiotherapy? Ben recently did a very insightful Masterclass with us called Nutrition 101 for Physiotherapists where he goes into further depth on nutrition in Physiotherapy.

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Ben Steele-Turner is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the United Kingdom. Ben completed his Human Nutrition MSc in 2018 and has a particular interest surrounding the interplay between nutrition and musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation.

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In this episode with Luke we discuss 5 great tips for treating patellofemoral pain.

He drops many valuable insights that are likely to make you rethink your approach to treating this common condition.

Much of the info from this episode draws from Paul Ingraham’s fantastic 85 chapter e-book on patellofemoral pain.

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Luke is a Specialist Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist who’s worked with Arsenal Football Club, London Irish Rugby Club & the general public in the National Health Service. Luke was a Strength & Conditioning intern at Chiefs Super Rugby & Rowing New Zealand throughout the 2014 season and he has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from University of Limerick in Ireland and MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton in England. 

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In this Episode with Dr Ian Gatt, we discuss a paper that he recently did a research review on covering wrist pain in adolescents. We cover the protocol that they used in the paper, potential limitations and how the outcomes should affect our Physiotherapy practice.

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Ian is the Head of Performance & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of sports. He is an Upper Limb Injury Specialist with the English Institute of Sport, with a keen interest in Hands & Wrists.

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In this episode, we explore the assessment of hip dysplasia, focusing on the condition's definition, the differences between extension and flexion-based movements, and both subjective and objective assessment techniques. We discuss the importance of observing gait, head of femur translation, single leg stance, and various special tests, including apprehension testing, to diagnose and understand hip dysplasia. 

Andrew is an APA Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapist who is currently employed at St. Kilda Football Club (since 2007) and works privately at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Over the last 20 years, Andrew has worked in both a clinical setting and within the elite sporting environment at Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Thunderbirds, SACA Redbacks, V8 Supercars, triathlon and athletics.

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In this episode Dr Sandy Hilton shares with us how we can approach pelvic pain in a more healthy manner as young clinicians. Including how we can help people without internal assessments and even without internal treatments. She describes it as a spectrum of information gathering.

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Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Des Moines University in December 2013. She has worked in multiple settings across the US with a neurologic and orthopedic emphasis including a focus in pelvic rehabilitation for pain and dysfunction.

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