#39 - Can a ruptured ACL heal? With Dr Kieran Richardson
In this Episode, Dr Kieran Richardson discusses the updated evidence on surgical vs conservative management of ACL tears. We explore what best practice is currently and how to make that decision with your patients. We then jump into some new evidence about ACL healing and what this could mean for both clinicians and patients. Dr. Kieran Richardson (FACP) is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2016) and is the director of ...
9 Mars 202215min
#38 - Injury prevention - to screen or not to screen? With Dr Travis Pollen
In this episode, Dr Travis Pollen gives us a run down of the history of screening going back to the FMS and SMFA. He covers what we have learned since and what he feels was valuable from the process, what we can discard and how we can approach it clinically in the present day. Dr Pollen is a personal trainer who has obtained his PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (Drexel University). He also holds a Master’s degree in Biomechanics and Movement Science (University of Delaware). Do you want...
23 Feb 202217min
#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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Jan 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 Dec 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 Dec 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 Dec 202118min
