[Physio Explained] Non-traumatic shoulder instability: what physios need to know with Anju Jaggi

In this episode, we chat with Dr Heather Linden who discusses her role as the senior director of medicine in the UFC and the unique nature of working with athletes within this sport. We explore: The unique role of working with a UFC athleteSpecific injuries seen in this athlete populationThe mindset of these athletes and how to utilise this in an athlete’s rehabilitationThe pathway of working with the UFCDr. Heather Linden serves as the Senior Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC Pe...

27 Marras 202419min

In this episode, we break down motivational interviewing into bite sized useful skills that you can implement with your patients in the clinic. We discuss: Microskills of motivational interviewingThe different stages of changeHow to facilitate a conversation with your patientUnhelpful beliefs and the impact this can have on a patient’s painDr Tim Anstiss is a medical doctor, educator, coach and coach trainer. After working various NHS jobs including in cardiology, orthopaedics, psychia...

20 Marras 202419min

In this episode with John Osborne we explore all things plantar heel pain. We discuss: Is a foot and ankle strengthening regime helpful for this patient population?Current research in this realmThe short foot exercise: is it still relevant to use? Calf raises: are they helpful for this patient population? Discrepancies in morphology and capacity between people with plantar heel pain and those withoutJohn is currently completing his PhD about the association of muscle strength...

13 Marras 202419min

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 discuss running injuries and the running athlete. We explore: Most challenging injuries to manageImportance of education and load management within treatment Footwear and its role in the prevention and treatment of running injuriesScreening for relative energy deficiency in sport (REDs)Bone stress injury...

6 Marras 202452min

In this episode we explore a recent paper which showed that female athletes' with greater psychological readiness had a higher risk of second ACL injury after primary ACL reconstruction, in which Ryan was the lead author. We discuss: How and when to use questionnaires in ACL rehabThe interesting finding from this paper of higher ACL re-injury rates in those who scored higher in the ACL-RSI questionnairesReturn to sport readiness and which athletes we might want to hold back for longer ...

30 Loka 202416min

In this episode with Robin Kerr, we explore a recent paper looking at the addition of manual therapy to an exercise program for subacromial shoulder pain. We discuss: Discrepancies in current shoulder researchImportance of individual patient treatment selectionExercises used within this paper for shoulder rehabilitation Manual therapy within treatmentImportance of subgrouping in research👉🏻 See Robin’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-kerr1 Reference to p...

23 Loka 202419min

In this episode with JF Esculier, we explore the new acronym of “PEACE and LOVE” in acute musculoskeletal injuries. We discuss: What each of the letters in the acronym means and the evidence behind them being used in an acute settingThe evidence behind icing in acute injuriesIce vs heat in acute injuriesThe inflammatory response in acute musculoskeletal injuriesJean-Francois (JF) Esculier PT PhD is a Canadian physiotherapist and clinician-researcher. His main research interests include knee ...

16 Loka 202418min

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 discuss: The Physiotherapist’s role in discussing both surgical and non-surgical options with the patientEarly surgery vs delayed surgeryCross-bracing protocol for non-operative ACL managementHow to have the conversation of treatment options for patientsWhat type of meniscal tears (in the presence of ACL Injury) ar...

9 Loka 202447min