#54 - Assessing and treating ITB pain with Dr Rich Willy

In this episode with Dr Allison Ezzat we talk about the GLA:D Program (Good Life With Osteoarthritis Denmark) which is a rehabilitation program for hip and knee Osteoarthritis. We discuss: GLA:D outcomes for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritisPros and cons of GLA:D delivered in-person vs telehealthHow to assist patients to self-management from the programHow we can market this rehabilitation program better to patientsThis episode is closely tied to Allison’s Practical she did ...

25 Sep 202415min

In this episode we discuss: History of corticosteroid injectionsEvidence base behind corticosteroid injectionsEffectiveness of injection therapyInjection therapy for specific conditions e.g. Frozen shoulder, RC related disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbowRisks and benefits of corticosteroid injectionsWant to learn more about Injection Therapy? Nick recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Injection therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders” where he goes into furthe...

18 Sep 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: Key principles of sports rehabImportance of dynamometry and measurement tools in rehab, and how to implement them in your clinical practicePotential complications of working with athletes and how to overcome thisImportance of load management in rehabSports rehab considerations in ACL rehab; including worki...

11 Sep 20241h

In this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss: The implications of this paper for our patientsThe difference and the relationship between muscle power and muscle strengthBest tests to use to assess power...

4 Sep 202415min

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. Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-rio1 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, M...

28 Aug 202413min

In this episode with Mark Jones we cover: Common principles of clinical reasoning What Physios can do to improve their clinical reasoning skillsPsychosocial factors in clinical reasoningCategories of clinical reasoning/hypothesis categoriesAnalysis of clinical reasoning and using this in your treatmentMark 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 publicat...

21 Aug 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 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 optionsWill all patients with FAI syndrome and hip dysplasia develop hip osteoarthritis? Does exercis...

14 Aug 202442min

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 em...

7 Aug 202419min