#29 - Practical and Pragmatic approaches to the BPS model with Dr Greg Lehman
In this episode with Greg, he shares a personal injury story about his own journey with frozen shoulder and low back pain. This allows us to explore some of Greg's beliefs and approaches towards treating patients with both of these conditions and how the BPS model comes into their treatment. Then we discuss if and when biomechanics matter and his thoughts on the matter as well as the tricky subject of when to protect and when to nudge patients along. Greg is a Physiotherapist, Chiropractor ...
3 Marras 202117min
#28 - Ankle sprain assessment and treatment with Dr Chris Bleakley
In this episode, Dr Chris Bleakley discusses how he assesses and rehabilitates ankles following a sprain. He introduces the concept of ankle sprains never being simple, and gives some key tips to help clinicians not to miss the slow or complicated ankle sprain. He had some key insights about being more specific with our testing and how to know when someone is ready to return to sport. Dr Chris Bleakley is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Senior Lecturer at Ulster University. He is a leading a...
20 Loka 202117min
#27 - Clinical pearls on tendinopathy with Dr Jill Cook
In this episode with Dr Jill Cook, we explore the tendon continuum model and the pathophysiology of tendons according to current research. We then delve deeper into what is clinically relevant and how we might prescribe rehabilitation for a real case. Jill challenges us on the notion of not just loading a tendon heavy and slow, and has practical tips around measuring load, not just pain. Dr Jill Cook is a Professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine R...
6 Loka 202118min
#26 - Diagnosing Cervical Radiculopathy with Dr Julia Treleaven
In this episode with Julia we explore an evidence-based approach to diagnosing cervical radiculopathy through the findings of 2 papers which looked at the patient interview, clinical tests, and upper limb tension tests. Check out Julia’s reviews of these 2 papers here (or in the app if you're a subscriber): -Patient interview items and clinical tests: https://bit.ly/3nKwvES -Upper limb neurodynamic tests: https://bit.ly/3nG3Kcl Unlock the full reviews with your 7-day free trial her...
22 Syys 202114min
#25 - The power and impact of language with Jarod Hall
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, s...
8 Syys 202117min
#24 - Rethinking your shoulder treatment framework with Jared Powell
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 shoulde...
25 Elo 202118min
#23 - Robustness, Resilience and Reliance with Adam Meakins
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 &a...
11 Elo 202117min
#22 - The history of core stability and the “stability vs general exercise” debate with Robin Kerr
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 infor...
28 Heinä 202117min
