

The Physio Pulse Podcast
Jeff Morton and James Horner
Welcome to The Physio Pulse Podcast, your go-to source for all things physiotherapy!
Hosted by James and Jeff, two passionate and experienced physiotherapists, this podcast hopes to share that passion by delving into the latest research, exploring intriguing case studies, and engaging with clinical discussions to keep you at the forefront of the physiotherapy field.
We bring a dynamic approach to every episode, sharing our expertise, experiences and failures. Hoping to make complex topics accessible and interesting for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
Hosted by James and Jeff, two passionate and experienced physiotherapists, this podcast hopes to share that passion by delving into the latest research, exploring intriguing case studies, and engaging with clinical discussions to keep you at the forefront of the physiotherapy field.
We bring a dynamic approach to every episode, sharing our expertise, experiences and failures. Hoping to make complex topics accessible and interesting for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
Episodes
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Oct 11, 2025 • 49min
Ep. 41 - Shoulder Biomechanics and Stability
In this episode we sit down to discuss a really interesting paper all about how stability is produced in the glenohumeral joint. Concavity compression or Intrinsic muscle stiffness? Rotator cuff or larger muscle groups?We go through the mechanisms and basic biomechanical considerations of this before discussing what we think this papers findings mean in clinical practice.Use the comment function below to engage and ask any questions!Please note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10439-025-03683-5

Oct 5, 2025 • 45min
Ep. 40 - The best way to manage cuff tears? The CALMER Cuff Pathway
Dive into the innovative CALMER Cuff pathway for managing rotator cuff tears! Explore the balance between surgery and conservative care, with insights on when to refer patients and how to foster understanding about their treatment options. Discover evidence suggesting many shoulder issues improve in just 12 weeks, plus the importance of empathy and individualized care in rehabilitation. Learn how to guide patients through their choices, all while keeping surgical options open. Practical takeaways ensure clinicians are well-equipped for effective patient communication!

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 31min
Listener Questions, Honest Rants and Beers - Summer Break Special
That's us for the first half of 2025... holidays, babies and house moves keeping us busy over the next couple of months. James and Jeff crack a few beers, have a few rants, offend a few nations and answer listener questions.

Jul 13, 2025 • 37min
Ep. 39 - Manual Therapy vs Exercise for Chronic Neck Pain
We answer a question from a listener about the benefit of NHS versus private practice as a new graduate before going on discuss a recent randomised controlled trial comparing manual therapy to exercise therapy in the management of persistent neck pain.Finally we go on to discuss some of our considerations with managing people with neck pain.Please note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.

Jul 6, 2025 • 47min
Case Study #9 - Atypical Shin Pain
We run through a presentation of shin pain that seems to evade any usual diagnosis. Please note, nothing in this episode is intended as medical advice.

Jun 29, 2025 • 1h 21min
Ep. 38 - Communication and Conflict with Ben Whybrow
We had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Whybrow the host of the Clinical Communication Podcast to discuss...- Communication tips- Difficult conversations - How to handle conflict ... and cake...Hope you enjoy!

Jun 22, 2025 • 52min
Ep. 37 - The GRASP trial (Hopewell et al 2021)
James is back and reminding Jeff this isn't an ACL podcast... Today we are discussing the famous GRASP trial looking at Education, Progressive Exercise and Steroid injections for RCRSP. What are the true take aways from this study? Don't forget to check out Jeff's upcoming live webinar on his Instagram page

Jun 15, 2025 • 1h 23min
Ep. 36 - ACL Graft Masterclass with Fin Murphy
Fin Murphy, an expert in ACL rehabilitation from ACL Rehab Online, shares his experiences traveling the globe rehabbing ACLs virtually. He discusses the intricacies of various graft types, emphasizing personalized rehab approaches and the impacts of different techniques on recovery. With humor and camaraderie, he explores ACL graft choices, challenges in knee recovery, and the importance of adapting exercise prescriptions. Fin highlights the balance between patient expectations and effective strategies for rehabilitation, making for an engaging and informative conversation.

Jun 8, 2025 • 1h 20min
Ep. 35 - Everything Calf Rehab and Testing with Dylan Carmody
Dylan Carmody joins us this week to talk to us about: Anatomical and Functional considerations we need to understand when rehabilitating the calf complexWhat objective tests we can use to help guide our rehabilitation and adviceRehabilitation tips and tricksJames' cross sectionally challenged calves.Check out his amazing value calf force profiling book here!

Jun 1, 2025 • 32min
Ep. 34 - Does an ACL that heals without surgery actually get good long term outcomes? (Filbay et al 2025)
This week we are discussing the new secondary analysis of the KANON study from this year...Do conservatively managed ACL's that show healing actually get better outcomes long term?https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03635465251339061?rfr_dat=cr_pub++0pubmed&url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori%3Arid%3Acrossref.org


