#10 - Using data to guide decision-making in rehab. With Dr. Teddy Willsey
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 hi...
6 Helmi 202117min
#9 - Talking foot pain with Dr. Sue Mayes
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 t...
23 Tammi 202118min
#8 - Open chain quad exercises - friend or foe? With Dr. Rich Willy
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...
10 Tammi 202114min
#7 - Pulling apart persistent pain with Dr. Bronnie Thompson
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 exe...
26 Joulu 202019min
#6 - 6 Myths of Manual Therapy with Dr. Chad Cook
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 pap...
1 Joulu 202020min
#5 - Is exercise a magic bullet? With Ben Cormack
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/...
20 Marras 202018min
#4 - What’s that pain in the butt? With Dr. Alison Grimaldi
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 inte...
6 Marras 202019min
#3 - The lived experience of pain with Dr. Morten Høgh
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/ 👏 Become a better phy...
23 Loka 202019min
