

The NAF Physio Podcast
Adam Meakins
Hosted by Adam Meakins The NAF (Not Another F**king) Physio Podcast promises to be unlike any other! Be prepared for some strong opinions and even stronger language!
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Dec 7, 2021 • 17min
Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong
In this months extrasode Adam shares some of his tips and tactics for keeping your exercise mojo going through the holiday season and beyond. To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

Nov 27, 2021 • 46min
060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri
In this months show Adam and Greg are joined by PhD candidate Scott Tagliaferri about his most recent publication looking at the effects of classification systems like Mckenzie on low back pain outcomes. WARNING: this show will either confirm or shake your biases! Scotts publication can be found here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

Nov 5, 2021 • 14min
Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement
This months extrasode is a change from the one planned due to some recent events on social media. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

Oct 20, 2021 • 49min
059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden
In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Jill Hayden about her recent publications on the effects of exercise for chronic low back pain in which Pilates, McKenzie and Functional Restoration Exercises (whatever the hell they are) were shown to have better effects. But is this true? Well, come join us and find out. To read Jills Cochrane Review click here To read Jills Network Meta Analysis click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

Oct 3, 2021 • 16min
Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps
In this months extrasode Adam reads a very old blog of his from 8 years ago about the blaming and demonising of the Upper Trapezius muscle for pain and issues felt in it. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon click here To check out Rehab Guru click here

Sep 23, 2021 • 55min
058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier
In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Dr JF Esculier about his latest systematic review just published that shows many common claims about how to reduce your risk of injury when running are just not well supported. Warning this will definitely ruffle a few lycra shorts and running singlets To read the systematic review click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

Sep 5, 2021 • 15min
Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks
In this extrasode Adam talks about his recent experiences of back pain and radiculopathy and documenting it on social media. WARNING: Strong views, language and trigger likely To find out more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here To become a show patreon click here To join my webinar on back pain on 28th Sept 7pm click here To read the original blog click here

Aug 22, 2021 • 50min
057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett
Kara Gillett, a dedicated Pilates instructor living with EDS Hypermobility, shares her heartfelt journey navigating this condition. She discusses the misconceptions around hypermobility and offers practical tips for managing its challenges. Kara recounts her transformation from a gymnast to a passionate advocate, emphasizing the emotional and physical hurdles she overcame. The conversation highlights effective exercise strategies and the importance of education in alleviating pain and anxiety, making it a valuable resource for anyone affected by hypermobility.

Aug 5, 2021 • 22min
Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen
In this extrasode Adam responds to a couple of editorials recently published in which his past blogs and opinions have been accused of demonising manual therapy. Strap in... this could get bumpy. To read the Demonsiation editorial click here To watch the debate with Adam & Chad Cook click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your discount click here To become a NAF Patreon click here

Jul 17, 2021 • 57min
056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen
In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Mikkel Clausen from University College Copenhagen in Denmark about his recent study looking at the addition of shoulder strengthening exercises for patients with persistent shoulder pain The SExSi trial can be found here To become a NAF patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your NAF discounts click here