PodChatLive - The Podiatry Podcast

In this episode we talked with Ben Cormack. We talked about what he believes are the key components to a successful rehab programme (and why they may fail), along with how we promote self efficacy, empower and motivate our patients and the evidence base behind strength work (and the differences between strength and load tolerance).

In this episode we talked with the physical therapist Richard Willy. Rich explains what tissue capacity is, what he looks for during a gait analysis, the benefits and pitfalls of 'wearables', and how footwear may fit into the whole picture. He also summarised the key differences between treadmill and overground running, with good take homes for clinicians who analyse their athletes on the treadmill and then extrapolate that to the outside world.

In this episode we talked with Consultant Physiotherapist, academic and researcher Dylan Morrissey about the evidence base for shockwave therapy, the robustness of the methodology often employed within such research, what foot/ankle pathologies shockwave is indicated for and whether there are any key contraindications or risks associated with its use.

In this episode we talked with paediatric specialist Nina Davies and talked about protocols for assessing the paediatric patient, how under estimated Developmental Coordination Disorder is (and when to be thinking about this rather than just thinking about a clumsy child), the in-toeing child (causes and treatments) and also how important it is to try and be goal/activity orientated and focus on participation in activity rather than searching to "correct" or "fix" things in the developing human

In this episode we welcomed Dr David Armstrong, DPM, PhD and we talked about how the worlds diabetic population is third only to China and India, and that during the length of this episode alone 198 amputations would have occured worldwide, and 565 people would have died from complications associated with Diabetes. We talk about what we as Podiatrists can try to do about this, how we communicate with and educate our patients, David's approach to neuropathic assessment, and how Diabetic foot ulcers are not unlike training load injuries.

In this episode we welcomed Physical Therapist Jarod Hall on to talk us through what his history taking looks like, the language he uses (and tried to avoid), how he asks about the complex topic of pain and the importance he places on educating those sitting across from him in his clinic office.

In this episode Consultant Podiatric Surgeon Ryan McCallum joined us to talk all things X-Ray; How do you get started in requesting them from a legal point of view? When is requesting an X-Ray appropriate? What views are commonly requested (and why)? Non-weightbearing or weight-bearing X-Rays? What are the ABCS of X-Ray reporting?

In this episode we talk to the amazing 'board' of Forgotten Feet (Debi, Lydia, Sarah, Belinda & Dave) who now oversee over 50 clinics UK wide which provide completely free care for the Homeless. Listen to their experiences so far and how you can get involved/volunteer, donate or help in other ways.

This weeks guest was Jonathan Heath from the Podiatry Hive. As CEO at The Hive, Jono Heath leads a team of professionals who are all intent on transforming practitioners into successful business owners. He has presented business training workshops and webinars to thousands of private practice owners and believes passionately in helping people find the “why” in what they do, in both their business and personal life. Jono has a particular interest in how to communicate the benefits of excellent healthcare. In this episode he explains what The Hive is, how it supports clinicians, and what drives people to seek our coaching or mentoring services.

This week we welcomed Mandy Abbott who is a lecturer at Glasgow Caledonian University, Clinical Director for Special Olympics GB and was Lead Podiatrist for the Commonwealth Games in 2014, the European Games in 2015, and the World Indoor Athletics in 2018. She talked about how best to prepare yourself for being part of a multidiscplinary team at a big games/event (read up on acute injury management and make sure you know your strapping), the sort of things which Podiatry tends to manage at such events, and the personal/professional value in doing such events (and it's not financial!)