Steady steps: walking aids and falls prevention with Alex Roberts
In this episode with Alex Roberts, we explore the world of walking aid prescription, adherence, and falls prevention in physiotherapy. We examine the importance of selecting the right aids, strategies for improving adherence, and the prevalence of falls among different patient populations. Additionally, we discuss innovative solutions like magnetic walking aids and their potential to enhance adherence and reduce falls risk. Alex Roberts studied at the University of Sydney has worked as a p...
17 Apr 202413min
How to optimise your groin rehabilitation with Dr Stacey Hardin
In this episode with Dr Stacey Hardin, we delve into groin rehabilitation, focusing on patient monitoring, exercise selection, gradual progression, and return-to-play criteria. Stacey shares practical insights for optimising rehabilitation outcomes, making it a must-listen for physiotherapists and sports medicine professionals. Want to learn more about groin rehabilitation? Stacey recently did an excellent Masterclass with us called, “Mastering Groin Pain: From Injury to Return-to-Play” whe...
10 Apr 202420min
Navigating Achilles tendon pain with Dr Ebonie Rio
In this episode with Dr. Ebonie Rio, we delve into Achilles tendon rehabilitation, distinguishing Achilles tendinopathy from other conditions like peritendon, plantaris, and FHL issues. Dr. Rio shares insights on tailoring rehabilitation based on diagnosis and progressing patients through treatment stages, offering practical advice for physiotherapists and clinicians alike. This episode is closely tied to Ebonie’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top expert...
3 Apr 202418min
The hidden heroes of hip movement: uncovering the deep hip rotators with Dr Laura Diamond
In this episode with Laura, we discuss her research on the role of the deep hip rotators during walking and functional tasks and how this can affect us clinically with our exercise prescription to patients with hip pain and/or hip osteoarthritis. We also discuss the different demands and loads of these small muscles during walking and their potential capabilities. Dr Laura Diamond is a Research Leader in Griffith Centre of Biomedical and Rehabilitation Engineering (GCORE) and Associat...
20 Mars 202417min
Unraveling concussion assessment and treatment with Dr Daniel Brown
In this episode Daniel covers how we can measure concussion and the different system and tests we need to be aware of for concussion. We also go into how long the condition can last, it’s impacts and how to pragmatically treat it in a graded approach. Dr. Daniel Brown is a research physiotherapist with an interest in sport-related injuries, including concussion. His central focus area is concussion symptomatology and the vestibular system and cervical spine complex among combat sport athlete...
13 Mars 202415min
ACL cross bracing protocol - everything you need to know with Geoff Ford
In this episode, Geoff delves into the specifics of the ACL cross bracing protocol utilised in conservative ACL rehabilitation. He discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and relevant literature, along with essential points to address with the patient regarding the potentially demanding experience of wearing a brace. Geoff Ford is the founder of Be Strong Physio. He is a passionate Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning coach (ASCA), Yoga teacher and Strongfirst certified kettlebell...
6 Mars 202416min
Fit for duty: physio perspectives on training tactical athletes with Professor Rob Orr
In this episode, Professor Rob Orr explores the unique assessment and treatment methods for 'tactical athletes', referring to military, police, firefighters, and nursing populations. We delve into their distinct physical, social, and mental demands, and the significant ramifications of injury, re-injury, or improper rehabilitation within this specific group. Want to learn more about working with this population group? Rob recently did an awesome Masterclass with us, called “Treating Tactical...
21 Feb 202414min
Complex and complicated pain - what's the difference and does it matter? With Todd Hargrove
In this episode with Todd Hargrove we cover the difference between complicated and complex pain. He talks us through how and why these differences matter through using a comparison of how fixing a human being is very different and much more complex to fixing a bike for multiple different reasons. Finally Todd covers what we can do when we encounter these complex and complicated issues with our own patients. Want to learn more about chronic and complex pain? Todd recently did an excelle...
14 Feb 202417min
