
The Shoulder Physio Podcast
The Shoulder Physio Podcast is a podcast dedicated to exploring meaningful topics in musculoskeletal health care.
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May 24, 2022 • 60min
#15 The biopsychosocial model - with Ben Cormack
The biopsychosocial model is ubiquitous in modern health care but what is it at its core? Is it accurately described and used in research and clinical practice? To help make headway into these questions and more, I'm joined by Ben Cormack. Ben is a MSK therapist from England who has developed a special interest in the philosophy and implementation of the biopsychosocial in MSK health care.
Key papers mentioned in the show:
Engel 1977 paper
Ben's upcoming paper on the BPS model: Cormack et al 2022 The biopsychosocial model is lost in translation: from misrepresentation to an enactive modernization. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice.
Stilwell and Harman 2019 Enactivism paper
Mescouto 2020 Critical review of the biopsychosocial model
Gatchel 2007 The biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain
Melbourne workshop details
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Connect with Jared and Ben
Ben on Twitter: @CorKinetic
Ben on Instagram: @corkinetic
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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May 17, 2022 • 1h 15min
#14 Cognitive biases in physiotherapy – with Jarrod Hall
Cognitive biases are as much of a problem as they are fundamental to the human condition. They exist, but can we mitigate them? What common cognitive biases afflict health care? Jarod and Jared shoot the s**t around these interesting questions.
Melbourne workshop details:
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Jared Powell on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared Powell on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Follow Jarod Hall on Instagram: @drjarodhallpt
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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May 10, 2022 • 57min
#13 The Envelope of Function - with Scot Morrison
Physiotherapist Scot Morrison discusses the envelope of function model in healthcare, covering concepts like capacity vs tolerance and stressors in training. The podcast also explores Bayesian reasoning, uncertainty, and the model's application in pain perception and exercise prescription.

May 3, 2022 • 52min
#12 Low back pain – with Peter O’Sullivan
Evidence changes and so should our beliefs. Peter O'Sullivan details his own radical change in beliefs and research agenda when it comes to low back pain and talks us through what instigated this about-face.
Key Resources
P2012 BJSM editorial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21821612/
2018 CFT paper: https://academic.oup.com/ptj/article/98/5/408/4925487?login=false
Lin 2020 paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/2/79
Back pain myths paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/54/12/698
Sydney and Melbourne workshop details:
Sydney Workshop, May 14, The Sports Lab Alexandria
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Connect with Jared and Peter
Peter on Twitter: @peteosullivanpt
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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Apr 26, 2022 • 1h 15min
#11 Lifting technique and low back pain – Debate between Greg Lehman and Andrew Lock
In this episode I am joined by Greg Lehman and Andrew Lock to discuss lifting technique/mechanics and it's relevance to low back pain/injury. The research in this area is inconclusive so I've brought Greg and Andrew on to clarify some contentious topics.
Sydney and Melbourne workshop details:
Sydney Workshop, May 14, The Sports Lab Alexandria
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Connect with our Guests
Andrew's Instagram handle is: @andrew_lock_strength
Greg'sTwitter handle is: @greglehman
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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Apr 19, 2022 • 1h 3min
#10 How can you live well with chronic pain? - with Bronnie Thompson
Pain is common and vital for survival. Chronic pain, though, is less vital and can significantly impact on the quality of life. Bronnie Thompson, PhD, believes it is possible to lead a fulfilled life in the presence of persistent pain. This is a must-watch/listen for all clinicians and even those who experience pain themselves. The paper we reference is listed below:
Living well with chronic pain: a classical grounded theory
Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life? Come learn with me in The Complete Shoulder Online Course.
Sydney and Melbourne workshop details:
Sydney Workshop, May 14, The Sports Lab Alexandria
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Connect with Jared and Bronnie
Bronnie's Twitter handle is: @adiemusfree
Bronnie's blog is: https://healthskills.wordpress.com/
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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Apr 12, 2022 • 49min
#9 Shoulder Impingement - with Jared Powell
I had a conversation with the wonderful team at E3 rehab about the fuzzy and entrenched diagnostic label that is shoulder impingement. Over the 1 hour episode we discuss the history, inaccuracies and potential negative consequences of the term. This is a must listen if you've wondered why this term is controversial. Please refer to my accompanying Instagram post from February 27 for references mentioned in the episode.
Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life? Come learn with me in The Complete Shoulder Online Course.
Sydney and Melbourne workshop details:
Sydney Workshop, May 14, The Sports Lab Alexandria
Melbourne Workshop, June 4, The Performance Centre
Connect with Jared:
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Connect with E3 rehab:
E3 rehab on Instagram: @E3rehab
Disclaimer
These terms and conditions apply when you listen to The Shoulder Physio Podcast.

Apr 5, 2022 • 54min
#8 Predictive processing – does it have value in physical therapy? With Abby Tabor
In this episode I talk to Abby Tabor, PhD, on the interesting topic of predictive processing and how it may relate to understanding and explaining pain.
Abby is a physiotherapist who has gone on to become a prolific researcher in the field of active inference/predictive processing. Abby is a product of Lorimer Moseley's lab in Adelaide, Australia and is a clear communicator on this complex topic.
Reference to articles mentioned below:
Pain: A Statistical Account
Bayesian Learning Models of Pain: A Call to Action
Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life? Come learn with me in The Complete Shoulder Online Course.
Connect with Jared and Abby:
Abby on Twitter: @tabor_abby
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 7min
#7 Is pain allowed during hamstring rehabilitation? With Jack Hickey PHD
In this episode Jared Powell discusses hamstring rehab with Jack Hickey, PhD.
Jack is the author of a brilliant paper comparing pain threshold versus pain-free rehab for an acute hamstring injury, with surprising results. Read Jack's paper here.
Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life? Come learn with me in The Complete Shoulder Online Course.
Connect with Jared and Jack:
Follow Jack on Twitter: @jackhickey89
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
Disclaimer
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Mar 22, 2022 • 59min
#6 Pain - with Greg Lehman
Greg is a renowned physiotherapist and chiropractor and is well known for reconciling biomechanics with pain science, which, coincidentally, is the name of his course! We talk about pain, the nuances of it, and the potential simplicity in helping people with pain minimise suffering and disability.
Ready to arm yourself (pardon the pun!) with actionable strategies for assessment and treatment to use immediately in the clinic to improve patient outcomes and quality of life? Come learn with me in The Complete Shoulder Online Course.
Connect with Jared and Greg:
Greg can be found on Twitter at @greglehman
Jared on Instagram: @shoulder_physio
Jared on Twitter: @jaredpowell12
Watch the full conversation on Youtube here.
Disclaimer
These terms and conditions apply when you listen to The Shoulder Physio Podcast.
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