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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May 25, 2025 • 1h 7min
Ep. 33 - What happens after a meniscectomy?
This week we discuss one of Jeff's go-to papers on everything to do with meniscectomy. We also touch on high tibial osteotomy and chondral cartilage surgery!This is the last week of Jeff's launch sale for 'The Force Awakens: How to REALLY use biomechanics in clinical practice' - enter code LAUNCH20 at the checkout through the link in his instagram bio!Find the paper we discussed on this episode HEREPlease note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.
May 18, 2025 • 28min
Ep. 32 - Loading vs Sham Exercise for GTPS (Ganderton et al 2018)
Apologies for missing last week...But we are back with one of James' favourite ever studies looking at sham exercise vs strengthening for GTPSDefinitely a study that raises a lot of talking points, hope you enjoy!
May 5, 2025 • 59min
Ep. 31 - ACL Reconstruction versus Rehab (Re-Release)
This week we are re-releasing our first ever proper episode on two RCT's exploring the question of whether there is a difference between ACL reconstruction and non-operative management!Please note, this epidsode does not constitute medical advice.
Apr 27, 2025 • 28min
Ep. 30 - Does Compression Matter For Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy Rehab? (Pringels et al 2025)
We're always told to avoid dorsiflexion with insertional Achilles tendinopathies, but is this accurate?We discuss the 2025 paper - Effectiveness of reducing tendon compression in the rehabilitation of insertional Achilles tendinopathy: a randomised clinical trialhttps://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/9/640.long
Apr 20, 2025 • 12min
Clinical Pearl #6 - 'In Defence of Bosu Balls'
Jeff discusses a rationale he can see to justify the use of a bosu ball, despite not actually using them himself!Paper for affordances and chronic pain HERE Embodied pain HEREEnactive biopsychosocial model HEREPlease note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.
Apr 13, 2025 • 36min
Case Study #8 - Bilateral Calf Wasting
James presents a case study of a patient who came to see him with bilateral knee pains, but all is not as it seems...
Apr 6, 2025 • 36min
Ep. 29 - Are there any good injections for Tennis Elbow?
Jeff shares his most successful prank on James, and we talk about injections for tennis elbow with some good talking points around placebo / contextual effects and open science.Please note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.
Mar 30, 2025 • 45min
Ep. 28 - Blood Flow Restriction Training For Knee OA (Jacobs et al 2025)
Today on Physio pulse James has some beefJeff ruins a shirt We dive into the world of blood flow restriction training for knee OA with the very recent Jacobs et al 2025 paper making the rounds on social media.
Mar 23, 2025 • 41min
Ep. 27 - Being Born Poor Increases Odds of Having Chronic Pain
This week we dip our toe into the political space and accompany this with the first meta-analysis investigating socioeconomic status and chronic pain.Jeff has an apology to make for the listeners and gets excited about a funnel plot (he's not got much going on right now).James keeps conversation on track as the more politically aware of the two of us and makes this a passable episode.Please note, this episode does not constitute medical advice.
Mar 16, 2025 • 7min
Clinical Pearl #5 - Pain Gate And The Ascending And Descending Pathways in 6 minutes
Struggle to get your head around the ascending and descending pathways? And what even is pain gate?? Well in our clinical pearl episode this week James gives a quick overview in 6 minutesHope you enjoy!
