The Knowledge Exchange

We hosted dancer and Psychology masters student Lucas Knight to discuss:   His journey with back pain, from MRI scans to return to dance (and more) His biggest fears and concerns, and where these came from Turning points in his rehab, and what was different about our approach What he found most helpful to … Continue reading Lucas Knight – Misinformation Harms →

We hosted Alex Murray and Travis Pollen for a discussion on: How different professions approach pain What treatments we identify with What filters we find most helpful when coming across claims A dispositional approach and the limitations of research How to inoculate clinicians and the value of critical thinking Follow Travis at travispollen.com Follow Alex … Continue reading Alex Murray and Travis Pollen – “Unicorn Clinicians” →

We hosted Massage Therapist and Clinical Educator Marcus Blumensaat to discuss: How he managed expectations and beliefs of elite Olympic athletes From certainty to embracing uncertainty – the journey towards a BPS approach What’s the “best” exercise for a joint or MSK diagnosis? How to navigate challenges of applying a person-centred approach in private practice … Continue reading Marcus Blumensaat – From Kinesiopathological to Person-Centred →

We hosted Physiotherapist student Noah Mandel to discuss: What “being wrong” means and the lessons learnt Making sense of discrepancies between university, clinical practice and evidence Things he used to believe, and the turning points leading to change Experiences on social media – the good and bad Practical advice for students and newgrads who are … Continue reading Noah Mandel – Advice for Students →

We hosted Physiotherapists Kit Wisdom and Dr. Shelley Barlow for a dialogue about:   The value of lived experiences – both the patient’s and the clinician’s The intersubjective space, and the challenges of letting go of our agenda Presence, contact and listening to our bodies Vulnerability as clinicians, and the need for safety Honest reflections … Continue reading Shelley Barlow & Kit Wisdom – A Relational Approach →

We hosted Sydney-based artist Helen Boyd to discuss: Insight into her lived experience with years of chronic back pain The struggles, challenges and impact pain had on her life What were the pivotal moments and turning points in her journey? What was different in our approach, and what she found most helpful Advice for … Continue reading Helen Boyd – Pain Sucks →

We hosted physiotherapist and business owner Frances Brown to discuss: Her 12 years of experience as a physio across three countries, and what she learnt The nuances of responding to online misinformation What are the red and green flags clients should look out for when seeking help How to manage patient expectations The implications of … Continue reading Frances Brown – Honest Reflections from Private Practice →

We hosted researcher, clinician and educator Dr. Merv Travers to discuss: The values of humility and collaboration in both Physio and S&C Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain, what are the differences? Should we treat back pain different to neck, shoulder, hip, knee or ankle pain? The impact of positive narratives for a person’s current … Continue reading Merv Travers – A Wider View of Clinical Practice →

We hosted Physical Therapist Kuni Nishimura to discuss: The biggest lessons from clinical placements and how to respond to feedback Some of the biggest challenges to updating clinical practice The most common misconceptions about evidence-based practice Strategies and advice for newgrads to “cross the chasm” How to respond to misinformation Follow Kuni at instagram.com/physio.thinker

We hosted Physiotherapist and educator Lars Avemarie to discuss: When we might need to update our practices, not just our narratives What helped him “cross the chasm” Useful tools and questions for clinicians to filter out unscientific claims The benefits to critical thinking for newgrads The value of integrity, honesty and ethical practice Lars is … Continue reading Lars Avemarie – Why Update Practice? →