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Leada Malek, Zak Gabor, and Diego Hidalgo sit down with Noah to  offer guidance and answer the questions of physical therapy new graduates and students.Leada is a physical therapist, adjunct professor, and author in San Francisco, California.Zak is a physical therapist and part owner of the education company, Clinical Athlete, living in Rochester, New York.Diego, also known as Skeptical Physio on Instagram, is a physical therapist in Spain who is well respected among physios for providing high-quality evidence-based information online.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------Leada's InstagramZak's InstagramDiego's InstagramNoah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

This is from my appearance on the E3 podcast, hosted by Chris Hughen.We discuss when posture and movement quality is relevant for pain and injury.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------The E3 Podcast ------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Wilfried Simon, a Belgian physiotherapist and osteopath specializing in spinal conditions, joins Noah to debunk back pain myths. They discuss the minimal role of posture in prevention and emphasize that back pain often stems from various psychological and lifestyle factors. Wilfried highlights the importance of understanding patient experiences and engaging in deeper conversations. They also tackle misconceptions around sciatica, advocating for precise diagnoses rather than self-diagnosis. This enlightening chat brings a modern perspective to the complexities of back care.

Dr. Nicholas Rolnick and Noah chat about all things related to blood flow restriction training (BFRT)Nick is a physical therapist, researcher, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Lehman College, and a personal trainer. His main area of expertise is in BFRT and is a published author in this area. Today, Noah and Steph discuss: What is BFR?Applications of BFR for muscle hypertrophy, cardiovascular fitness, pain, and more.How to practically apply BFR in a training and rehab context.And much, much more.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------Nick's CoursesNick's ClinicNick's Instagram------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Steph Allen and Noah discuss how she broke out of the box and started a fully virtual practice working with ACL patients.Steph is a physiotherapist residing in New York who, after working with ACL patients in person, became frustrated with certain pitfalls of the current system and decided to start her own practice online. She is also the co-founder of the Level Up Initiative, which has now merged with Clinical Athlete to become CALU.Today, Noah and Steph discuss: Why Steph created her own practice onlineThe inner workings of her practice, the business model, and what online ACL rehab looks like.What return to sport tests are important to look at in an ACL patientAnd much, much more.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------Steph's Instagram------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Stephanie Filbay joined Noah to discuss the fascinating topic of ACL healing, non-surgical rehab, and the ground-breaking Cross Bracing Protocol.Steph is a physiotherapist and an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Senior Research Associate within the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne.She is a leading researcher in the topic of ACL healing and non-surgical rehab. To date, she has already helped publish over 80 journal articles.Today, Noah and Steph discuss: The extent to which ACLs can heal without surgery.Comparing outcomes of surgical vs non-surgical ACL rehab.The fascinating Cross Bracing Protocol that seems to make ACL healing more likely.Future areas of research in the ACL world.And much, much more.Enjoy! -------Become a better physiotherapist with Physio Network's Masterclass video courses. Use this link and enter the code "Noah10" for an exclusive 10% off on Masterclass:Masterclass Video Courses - Physio Network (physio-network.com)------Steph's TwitterMore information about Steph, including a list of her publications------Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Dante Martella joins Noah for an in-person podcast to discuss their philosophies to approaching rehab and fitness.Dante is a stength and conditioning coach in Toronto who has 10 years of experience working with the general population and professional athletes. Today, Noah and Dante discuss: How their upbringings shaped their approach to physio and coaching.The importance of skepticism in the fields of health science. How to leverage your communication skills to establish stronger relationships with the people you work with.And much, much more.Enjoy!Dante's InstagramDante's Podcast----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Faraz Sethi, a first-contact physical therapist in the UK specializing in the foot and ankle, discusses the scarcity of research in this area, common conditions, diagnosis, treatment approaches, and how physical therapists differentiate foot and ankle treatment. The conversation covers the complexities of foot anatomy, challenges in ankle sprains, managing plantar heel pain, resilience in patient care, and the importance of patient communication and clinical reasoning in physiotherapy.

Erik Meira joins Noah to discuss how to apply critical thinking and the foundations of science to clinical practice.Erik is a physical therapist and educator who is well known for being the first person to start a podcast related to physical therapy back in 2011. Clinically, Erik mainly works with collegiate and professional level athletes. He has authored several articles and textbook chapters, has been a keynote speaker at large conferences, and hosts a variety of courses both in person and online.Today, Noah and Erik discuss: Erik's side hobby as a pilotThe foundations of science and how to apply that to PTWhether PT is more of an art than a scienceThe relevance of psychology in the clinicHow to create effective rehab programsWhy lasers for therapeutic purposes are sillyAnd much, much more.Enjoy!Erik's Website Erik's TwitterErik's Instagram----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Physiotherapist and clinic owner Dan Chang, aka The Flexing Physio, shares his experience opening a new practice and creating humorous content. Topics include lessons learned, social media content creation, comparison of aged care to private practice, and tips for new grads.