Physio Edge podcast with David Pope

Tendinopathies are a hot topic, and there are lots of new developments in research and treatment. Dr Peter Malliaras, a Physiotherapist with a PhD studying tendinopathy, has a special interest in the treatment of tendinopathy, and treats elite basketball and volleyball, EPL football, rugby, and cricket players, the Royal Ballet and track and field athletes. Peter has also published numerous studies on tendinopathy. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast, Peter and David Pope discuss The latest research on tendinopathy Different types of loading programs for tendinopathy Outcomes for various types of loading Tendinopathy on Doppler Ultrasound or other imaging, and what changes with a loading program The tendon pathology continuum by Dr Jill Cook and Craig Purdham Mid portion Achilles tendinopathy Insertional Achilles treatment Patellar tendinopathy treatment, and a loading program for this that may challenge your preconceptions! Tenosynovitis Biomechanics contributing to tendinopathy Return to sport following tendinopathy Injury reduction/prevention Injections Links of Interest Be. Awesome. Write a review on iTunes Dr Peter Malliaras Studies with Dr Peter Malliaras as one of the authors Physio Edge podcast episode 5 with Dr Jill Cook Clinical Edge Subscribe to the Physio Edge podcast on iTunes

Dr Kieran O’Sullivan is back on the Physio Edge podcast after talking previously about hamstring injuries, this time discussing his other big area of interest and expertise – chronic low back pain (CLBP). In this episode, Kieran and David Pope discuss Recent research on chronic low back pain Central vs peripheral contributions to CLBP Sitting postures and behaviours, and the relationship of this to pain Is there an ideal sitting posture, and does changing sitting behaviour change CLBP? Manual therapy in CLBP Lumbar kyhposis/lordosis Physical and psychological interventions for CLBP The effect of exercise on CLBP Movement patterns and retraining in chronic pain states The challenges of talking to patients about chronic pain states Links of Interest Show your love of feeling great, and also the podcast by writing a review on iTunes Kieran O’Sullivan Kieran on Twitter Pain Education website with Peter O’Sullivan, Kieran O’Sullivan, Wim Dankaerts, Kjartan Vibe Fersum University of Limerick The role of muscle strength in hamstring injury. Kieran O Sullivan and Cian McGinley. 2010. Nova Publications Clinical Edge

Shoulder pain – what are the causes, and how can you treat it? Are your special tests around the shoulder really isolating and identifying pathology? How can the rotator cuff still function with small and large tears? In Episode 21 of the Physio Edge podcast, Jeremy Lewis and David Pope discuss these questions and more including: What is the value of special tests around the shoulder? What diagnosis can you provide your patients for their shoulder pain How can you identify if you need to focus your treatment on the scapula, glenohumeral joint, cervical spine or thorax? How can you identify a rotator cuff tendinopathy? What is the Rotator Cable, and how is it important in rotator cuff tears? Is the acromion really the cause of “impingement” or subacromial pain? If a patient has a biceps tendinopathy and a rotator cuff tendinopathy, which should be treated first? What contributes to biceps tendinopathy? Theraband – valuable? When imaging of the shoulder is valuable, and when it is a waste of time Frozen shoulder – what treatments work well and much more.   Podcast links Dr Jeremy Lewis London Shoulder Clinic Courses with Jeremy Lewis Clinical Edge Review the Physio Edge podcast on iTunes

Is “peeing while you work out” in Crossfit or any other type of exercise ok? When does your patients pelvic floor need more muscle activation, and when does it need less work? Does Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) need addressing, and if so, how? In episode 20 of the Physio Edge podcast, I talk to Lori Forner, a Physiotherapist with a special interest in Women’s Health in Brisbane, Queensland, about all of these topics, and more, including: The role of Physio’s that specialise in Women’s Health, and when it is a good idea to refer to one Common conditions seen clinically When real-time ultrasound can be used to assess pelvic floor function, and what you should see on US Pelvic floor overactivity and underactivity Treatment for SUI Antenatal and postnatal advice Advice on exercising during and after pregnancy and much more Links of interest Lori Forner Lori on Twitter Pelvic Mafia on Twitter Crossfit – “Do you pee during workouts” video The place to go to give the Physio Edge podcast a rave review on iTunes!

What are the best ways to avoid hamstring injuries? What are the main factors to consider in hamstring rehabilitation? How does muscle strength relate to hamstring injury? How can we screen for or predict hamstring injuries? In episode 19 of the Physio Edge podcast, Kieran O’Sullivan, PhD of the University of Limerick, Physiotherapist and co-author of the book “The role of muscle strength in hamstring injury.” Kieran O Sullivan and Cian McGinley. 2010. Nova Publications and David Pope get stuck into hamstrings and the many facets of this important muscle group, including: Injury reduction Rehabilitation – early stages, and return to sport Return to Sport Flexibility Eccentric training Predicting hamstring injury Assessing readiness of return to sport Stretching – Static vs Dynamic vs PNF etc, and the clinical implications Links of Interest Love the podcast by writing a review on iTunes Kieran O’Sullivan Pain Education website with Peter O’Sullivan, Kieran O’Sullivan, Wim Dankaerts, Kjartan Vibe Fersum University of Limerick The role of muscle strength in hamstring injury. Kieran O Sullivan and Cian McGinley. 2010. Nova Publications Clinical Edge

How can the pelvis contribute to pain and dysfunction? Is the SIJ the main pain producer around the pelvis, or what is? What is the state of current research around the pelvis? Is it possible to feel “unlocking” of the SIJ? Do Pelvic Upslips exist? In episode 18 of the Physio Edge podcast Diane Lee of Diane Lee & Associates and David Pope discuss the pelvis and SIJ in detail, including: palpation around the pelvis how can you palpate for unlocking of the SIJ what role the pelvis has in low back pain how the pelvis can be affected by other areas of the body does the current research support unlocking of the pelvis how can the thorax affect the pelvis when should you perform deep abdominal or multifidus training And then we dive into Paediatric musculoskeletal development, including footwear for kids sporting activities for kids should kids sit in chairs or on the floor is a simple ankle sprain all that simple advice for parents children’s furniture and lots of other great info that will help you when treating or bringing up kids Links of Interest Love the show by writing a review on iTunes Diane Lee Diane Lee on Twitter The Pelvic Girdle, 4th Edition by Diane Lee Clinical Edge David on Twitter Physioedge on Facebook Clinical Edge on Facebook

How can you reduce the chance of sporting injury? What are the most useful recovery aids from games and training? When are injections helpful in injury recovery? In episode 17 of the Physio Edge podcast, Dr Peter Brukner, fresh from working with Liverpool Football Club in the EPL, co-author of Clinical Sports Medicine with Dr Karim Khan, and author of many other publications discusses with David Pope the management of sporting teams, injury reduction, prevention, recovery and a multitude of other topics, including: ACL Injury Prevention Hamstring Injury Prevention Strength training vs Specific strengthening Player load management Recovery from tendinopathy The role of injections, including PRP, Cortisone and Orthokine Player screening Player game recovery and more.

Hamstrings are one of the most common acute muscular injuries in athletics and team sports. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast I discuss recent research with promising results preventing hamstring injuries with Dr Kristian Thorborg, a Specialist Sports Physiotherapist in Copenhagen, Denmark. This podcast is hosted by David Pope, an Australian Physiotherapist. Links of Interest Get incredible legs by subscribing to the podcast in iTunes Review the Physio Edge podcast in iTunes Clinical Edge Kristian Thorborg’s editorial on BJSM Kristian Thorborg’s PhD Thesis Carl Askling H-test Classification of hamstring injuries by Carl Askling on BJSM Carl Askling on BJSM podcast David on Twitter

How can you recognise when the cervical spine is involved in a patients headache? How can you treat headaches caused by cervical dysfunction? What role does manual therapy play in their treatment? When and how should you treat their cervical motor control? In this podcast, Ken Niere and David Pope discuss cervicogenic headaches, effective physio treatment, and how to recognise the difference between cervicogenic headaches, tension type headaches and migraine. Ken Niere is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist with over 25 years’ clinical experience in the assessment and treatment of spinal disorders. He is a senior lecturer in the School of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University, where he has taught spinal musculoskeletal physiotherapy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1989. Ken is an examiner for the Australian College of Physiotherapists and he recently contributed to and co-edited a book on headache, orofacial pain and bruxism. His special interests include the diagnosis and management of headaches and neck disorders, and he has lectured on these topics in Australia and overseas. Links of Interest Review the Physio Edge podcast in iTunes Clinical Edge Free membership to Clinical Edge! Ken Niere Ken Niere at La Trobe University Contact David David on Twitter

Peter O'Sullivan, expert in chronic low back pain, discusses the causes, classification, and treatment of chronic low back pain. He debunks myths around 'core stability' and emphasizes the importance of a multidimensional approach to treatment. He also talks about the role of manual therapy, educating patients, and integrating multiple dimensions in the classification and treatment of back pain.