The Knowledge Exchange

We hosted Strength Coach and Personal Trainer Grant Oden to discuss: His experiences with back pain The impact of nocebic messages on his pain What really helped What should clinicians do more of online, and why Advice to clinicians in private practice Follow Grant on Instagram @odenstrength

We hosted Physiotherapist Ben Slade to discuss: Common mistakes with a BPS approach Using exercise and education as passive tools The communication skills that make the difference Boundary setting and clinician identity Values and what matters most

We hosted Matthew Danziger and Keenan Hollingsworth for a discussion on: How can clinicians best respond to misinformation online The most common clinical practice myths, and how to debunk them How to best promote up-to-date practice Navigating mixed messages with clients

We hosted Exercise Physiologist and business owner Danny Phillips to discuss:   – The real challenges of person-centred practice, biggest mistakes, and biggest lessons – Navigating differing clinical opinions and colleagues practicing with different clinical frameworks – Feelings of “not knowing enough” and the urge to “fix” someone’s pain – The most useful clinical skills, … Continue reading Danny Phillips – Clinical Growth and Upskill →

We hosted Mike to discuss his journey with injuries and pain:   – What it was like navigating misinformation as a client with persisting back pain – What advice from clinicians helped, and what didn’t help – The turning points for his recovery and how he manages flare-ups now – Advice for clinicians in private … Continue reading Mike – Insights from a Client →

We hosted dancer and coach Nathalia Pinheiro to discuss her journey with injuries and pain: Her biggest challenges and what pain stopped her from doing What advice from clinicians helped, and what didn’t help What she found different about our approach How she manages flare-ups What we need more of from healthcare professionals www.instagram.com/nathaliapinheirozouk

We hosted Sara Lindberg for a reflection on her 10+ year journey with back pain: The struggles and challenges of working with competing messages and treatment approaches What was helpful, and what was unhelpful What was different about our approach including the cons How she recovered and what’s she’s doing now Advice to clinicians helping … Continue reading Sara Lindberg – Back Pain “Fixed” →

We hosted physiotherapist and researcher Kevin Wernli to discuss: Takeaways from his latest papers Learnings and implications for clinicians working in MSK/Pain How to navigate differences in opinions in private practice The most common beliefs people with back pain have, and where they often come from Barriers and potential solutions to clinicians updating their practice … Continue reading Kevin Wernli – Pain Beliefs & Challenges →

Join us as we sit down with Dr Michelle Blanchard and discuss: Findings from the national stigma report card The surprising findings about interactions with healthcare professionals Considerations to decrease stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace and in personal settings The contrast of Biopsychosocial and biomedical views and how this may impact … Continue reading Dr Michelle Blanchard – Exploring The National Mental Health Stigma Report Card →

We hosted Titled Pain Physio and business owner Sophie Shephard for a discussion on:   The struggles and successes from her experiences in private practice Challenges and advice for clinicians looking to start up a business Social justice issues clinicians need to know about, and what we can do Newgrads in private practice – … Continue reading Sophie Shephard – Pain & Passion in Private Practice →