#37 - 5 tips for tackling persistent pain with Paul Lagerman
In this episode Paul brings together knowledge from all the best health professionals he has followed and his own readings to give us 5 concise tips, with practical examples, on tackling longstanding pain. Paul qualified as a Physiotherapist in 2008 and immediately plunged into the world of persistent pain, initially working in a GP practice in Fulham, London before moving to a senior role in the NHS. Do you want to learn more about applying a biopsychosocial and patient-centred appro...
9 Helmi 202218min
#36 - What manual therapy can and can’t do with Dr Mark Bishop
In this Episode with Dr Mark Bishop, we explore the mechanisms of manual therapy and why it might be important to understand these in the treatment of our patients. We also discuss manual therapy as a collaborative treatment approach to increase the patient's buy-in to your treatment. Mark Bishop is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of Florida and he has over 30 years of clinical and research experience in the management of musculoskeletal c...
26 Tammi 202218min
#35 - Outcome measures - useful or misleading? with Lars Avemarie
In this episode with Lars, we explore the errors of assuming what we are measuring is due to our intervention. We also delve into the quote “outcome measures measure outcomes not interventions.” Lars is a Physiotherapist, writer, internationally acclaimed lecturer, teacher, and personal trainer. He has a unique blend of knowledge about pain research, neuroscience, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, evidence-based medicine, science and critical thinking. Lars has worked over a decade full-time i...
12 Tammi 202217min
#34 - How to treat plantar heel pain with Dr Henrik Riel
In this Episode with Dr Henrik Riel we discuss the terminology of “plantar fasciitis” and “plantar fasciopathy”. We also discuss whether there is inflammation involved in “plantar fasciitis”, whether it matters and the impact this should have on our recommended treatment for our patients. Dr Henrik Riel, PhD, is a physiotherapist, postdoctoral researcher at Aalborg University, Denmark, and lecturer at the Physiotherapy Department at the University College of Northern Denmark, Aalborg, Denmar...
29 Joulu 202115min
#33 - How to treat athletic low back pain with Kellie Wilkie
In this episode with Kellie, we discuss the findings from her recent study on rowers with low back pain published in BJSM in 2021. We cover the definition of athletic low back pain, the prevalence, risk factors and how to unload the athlete. We also compare risk factors for athletic low back pain in athletes to the general population and discuss how these differences may affect patient management. Kellie is a Tasmanian Institute of Sport (TIS) consultant Physiotherapist. She is currently a ...
15 Joulu 202117min
#32 - The real reason why physios burnout with Dr Ben Fung
In this Episode Dr. Ben Fung discusses all things Burnout. We start with exploring the definition and then answering the question, ‘does money matter?’. We then cover employer and employee responsibilities and how to have open and honest conversations. Lastly, we touch on some practical and pragmatic tips. Ben was a Physical Therapist in the USA and now runs his own clinic as well as co-founding Updoc Media, a marketing and culture company for health professionals. Our host is Michael Rizk...
1 Joulu 202118min
#31 - Understanding the postpartum journey with Gráinne Donnelly [bonus]
In this episode Gráinne shares with us the often erroneous thought that the 6 week check up is all that is needed for postpartum women to return to exercise. She shares her beliefs and some tips about screening postpartum women for the everyday musculoskeletal private practice clinicians. Gráinne Donnelly is an Advanced Physiotherapist in pelvic health and an aspiring researcher. Want to learn more about this topic? Gráinne Donnelly and Emma Brockwell recently did a great Masterclass with u...
24 Marras 202118min
#30 - What’s the best current advice for exercise during pregnancy with Emma Brockwell
In this episode Emma Brockwell takes us through the best current guidelines for exercise during pregnancy. Emma Brockwell is a Specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist. She is passionate about pre and postnatal rehabilitation and exercise and specialises in enabling women back to exercise, particularly running and netball. Want to dive deeper into this topic? Emma Brockwell and Gráinne Donnelly recently did a Masterclass with us on reframing exercise during and after pregnancy. You can...
17 Marras 202115min
