Mind, body, and mobility: exploring yoga's role in rehab with Mitch Hunter
In this episode, Mitch explores the potential benefits of yoga for our patients. We delve into the symbiotic relationship between the breathing techniques employed in yoga and the transformation of our mindset regarding movement and positions that may exacerbate discomfort. Mitch also shares insights into the latest research on the connection between yoga and pain. Mitch Hunter is a clinical educator, senior physiotherapist and lecturer at Griffith University. He additionally is a meditation...
7 Feb 202415min
Pain talks: navigating the maze of chronic pain conversations with Dave Renfew
In this episode, Dave explains how he handles uncertainty in conversations regarding chronic pain. He shares some lines and analogies he uses with his patients to help with buy in, and to help communicate the complexity of what we do. He also presents some digestible take-home messages to share with your patients with chronic pain. Dave Renfrew is the clinic owner of Newcastle Performance Physiotherapy in Newcastle West. He prides himself on the fact that his clinic bases all its treatments...
24 Jan 202415min
Thigh high rehab: treating anterior thigh injuries with Adam Johnson
In this episode with Adam Johnson we discuss the different biomechanical demands of the anterior thigh muscles in a task such as running or kicking, and how this can result in them needing specific rehabilitation. He also guides us through the muscle groups that should be incorporated into a rehab program for an anterior thigh injury to help prevent re-injury. Want to learn more about anterior thigh injuries? Adam recently did an awesome Masterclass with us called “Anterior thigh injuries: a...
17 Jan 202419min
Beyond the abstract: a guide to understanding research papers with Dr Steve Kamper
In this episode, Steve uncovers some helpful tips on how to best interpret research including why it is important and how to be more nuanced in your appraisal. Steve covers how to find the real question the paper is asking and also how to understand the impact or effect size and why that matters more than black and white conclusions. Dr Steve Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has been continuously suppor...
10 Jan 202416min
Exploring the power of nutrition in Osteoarthritis management with Ben Steele-Turner
In this episode with Ben, we discuss the role of nutrition in the management of Osteoarthritis. We cover how and why weight loss can be an effective treatment strategy and how we can implement this appropriately in our Physiotherapy treatment sessions. Finally, we cover the role of essential nutrients and different supplementation in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Want to learn more about nutrition in Physiotherapy? Ben recently did a very insightful Masterclass with us called Nutrition ...
20 Dec 202318min
5 tips for treating patellofemoral pain with Luke Murray
In this episode with Luke we discuss 5 great tips for treating patellofemoral pain. He drops many valuable insights that are likely to make you rethink your approach to treating this common condition. Much of the info from this episode draws from Paul Ingraham’s fantastic 85 chapter e-book on patellofemoral pain. You can get your hands on this book for FREE as part of our Christmas special offer: 👉🏻 Learn more here now: https://physio.network/practicals-murray ⏰ Don...
13 Dec 202318min
Grip Strengthening for non-specific wrist pain with Dr Ian Gatt
In this Episode with Dr Ian Gatt, we discuss a paper that he recently did a research review on covering wrist pain in adolescents. We cover the protocol that they used in the paper, potential limitations and how the outcomes should affect our Physiotherapy practice. 👉🏻 See Ian’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-gatt Ian is the Head of Performance & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of sports. He is an Upper Li...
6 Dec 202320min
Pelvic Pain Unplugged: Expert Insights with Dr Sandy Hilton
In this episode Dr Sandy Hilton shares with us how we can approach pelvic pain in a more healthy manner as young clinicians. Including how we can help people without internal assessments and even without internal treatments. She describes it as a spectrum of information gathering. 👉🏻 See Sandy’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-hilton Sandy graduated from Pacific University (Oregon) in 1988 with a Master of Science in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Thera...
29 Nov 202315min
