The pelvic tilt debate: a closer look with Dr. Alison Grimaldi
In this Episode, Alison takes us through the controversial topic of pelvic tilt and acetabulum loading in relation to a paper that was recently published (referenced below). She starts by guiding us through the dynamic assessment of pelvic tilt and how this can affect other structures around the hip joint. We also discuss how changing an individual’s pelvic tilt can impact their pain and range of motion during functional tasks such as squatting. Dr Alison Grimaldi is an Australian Spor...
17 Maj 202316min
Transform your practice with Practicals: A brand new service by Physio Network
🏆 Win a free year of Practicals! (See Instagram post below for details): 👉 Follow this link to participate in our competition: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRe50xMnJ-/ In this episode with Tim Rowland (co-founder of Physio Network), we discuss a brand new service that is being released by Physio Network on May 22nd. Tim tells the story of what led to the birth of this service, and explains why he thinks it will be the easiest way for physios to develop their practic...
15 Maj 20239min
Exercise vs surgery for large rotator cuff tears with Jared Powell
In this episode, Jared Powell discusses a research review which he has done for Physio Network, based on a systematic review of large to massive rotator cuff tears and how an exercise group compared to a surgical group. We dive deep into what the study involves, its limitations and it’s results. Finally, Jared gives us some advice on how to best make these decisions with patients and how to have those harder conversations with patients who are very surgery focused. Jared is an experienced ...
10 Maj 202317min
Meniscectomy vs physio for meniscal tears with Dr Travis Pollen
In this episode, Dr Travis Pollen takes us through a recent research review he did for Physio Network exploring younger patients with a traumatic mensical injury. We look at the results of a recent paper comparing those who had surgery and those who had physiotherapy. Interestingly the results at two years were very similar but this opened up a lot of questions and nuance about what happens within that two years. Dr Travis Pollen is a personal trainer and has a PhD in Rehabilitation Science...
3 Maj 202316min
Does posture matter and can we measure it? With Ben Cormack
In this episode, Ben Cormack discusses how to update our narrative, understanding and patient explanations around posture. We also discuss definitions of posture and how it is difficult to pin down as a cause of symptoms due to the difficulty in defining and measuring posture. Ben also gives us wonderful explanations we can pass onto our patients without conveying too much uncertainty. Ben Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist who specialises in a movemen...
19 Apr 202318min
#70 - The Female Athlete: What Physios Need to Know
In this episode with Dr Jane Thornton we discuss what the latest evidence says about adapting training advice for the menstrual cycle of women and oral contraceptives and whether the menstrual cycle affects injury risk. We also cover the role of sleep and injury risk, and how this can be affected across the lifespan for women specifically due to hormones. Finally we cover the gaps in the research around specific populations of women e.g. during pregnancy and why this is a difficult topic to ...
12 Apr 202318min
#69 - Unpacking gluteal tendinopathy: from assessment to treatment with Dr Henry Wajswelner
In this episode with Dr Henry Wajswelner, we cover the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for gluteal tendinopathy. He also covered a framework for restoring gluteal strength and progressing exercises and common lifestyle modifications that are helpful for Gluteal Tendinopathy. Henry graduated in 1980 and began his physiotherapy career on rotation at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Henry completed the Australian College of Physiotherapy Fellowship exams in 2007, being one of the first to qu...
5 Apr 202315min
#68 - Assessing and managing the sporting hip with Dr Enda King
In this episode with Dr Enda King, we dive into assessment and management of the athletic hip. We discuss the role and evidence behind pain provocation tests in the hip/groin and the role of imaging in this population. We then delve into the imbalance of load and biomechanics in hip injury and cover the importance of individualised, conservative management of hip pain. Finally we cover the importance of addressing deficits in the athlete above and below the hip joint in rehabilitation. ...
22 Mars 202316min
