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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.

Alan Aragon came on the show to discuss the most important keys for gaining muscle as well as what someone's nutrition should look like when they are recovering from an injury.Alan is a nutrition researcher and educator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. Between publishing numerous papers, writing 2 books, and creating a review of the latest nutrition and fitness research on a monthly basis for the last 15 years, Alan considered to be one of the most influential figures in in the field.Today, Noah and Alan discuss: Essential principles for growing muscle.How to apply these principles when working with injured individuals.What nutrition should look like for people recovering from muscle strains, connective tissue tears, and fractures.And much, much more.Enjoy!Alan's WebsiteAlan's InstagramAlan's Twitter----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

In this episode, Noah spoke with Greg Lehman, a Canadian physiotherapist, strength coach, chiropractor, and educator who is recognized by many to be one of the most well respected thinkers in the world of physical rehab. Greg completed his training as both a chiropractor and a physiotherapist. He studied spine biomechanics as part of his Master's degree at the University of Waterloo and published a number of papers. He is also an educator, teaching two different courses both online and around the world. His interests and areas of expertise professionally include running related injuries, pain science, back pain, spine biomechanics, and more.Greg is well known for his exceptional critical thinking skills and not being afraid to question peoples beliefs, whether they belong to someone else or they are his own. He is constantly challenging clinicians to think deeper, to be more open-minded, and to approach issues from a different lens.Today, Noah and Greg discuss: What Movement Optimism is.If heel striking is dangerous for runners.When runners need to "correct" their form.Whether there is a best type of running shoe for preventing injuries.If runners get injured because they do not strength train.Why we should not denigrate manual therapy, or even ultrasound.And much, much more.Enjoy!Greg's WebsiteGreg's TwitterGreg's Instagram----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

In this episode, Noah was joined by Tasha Louie, a strength and movement coach from the Bay Area in San Francisco. Tasha is able to perform incredible feats in the gym, simultaneously exhibiting a great deal of strength, flexibility, mobility, and body control.  At first look, many of the things she does do not seem possible to the average gym-goer.  But not to worry! Tasha breaks down the not-so secret secrets that helped her achieve her level of performance. Follow Tasha's Instagram below to become or inspired or to work one-on-one with her, head over to her website.Tasha sat down with Noah to discuss: How she has become able to achieve the incredible physical feats that she is able to do.What inspired her to start that journeyAdvice for anyone looking to start a similar journeyNavigating all the myths related to fitness and injuryHow Tasha overcame her recent spinal fractureAnd much moreEnjoy!Instagram: @tasha.louieWebsite: bendermovement.com----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

Aaron Kubal joins Noah to discuss all things related to the chiropractic field! Aaron is one of the most well-known chiropractors who is popular on social media for busting myths, providing evidence-based and valuable content to people in pain, and for being a chiropractor who's practice is 100% online. Aaron values using the best available scientific evidence to create simple principles that allow him to best serve the people that he works with. He places an emphasis on making the distinction between working with people, not working on broken parts. And, unlike the vast majority of chiropractors, he does this all online with his own practice, Twin Cities Rehab and Performance! He has a course called "Why Telehealth" that teaches clinicians how to start and operate an online practice. He also has started a mentorship program for clinicians as well. In this episode, Aaron and Noah discuss Common myths in the chiropractic fieldWhy and how a chiropractor can practice onlineWhat it means to be a good clinicianWhat cracking backs does and how it worksAnd much moreEnjoy!Why Telehealth Course Twin Cities Rehab & PerformanceAaron's Instagram Aaron's Tik Tok----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com

In this episode, Noah was joined by Ben Cormack, a UK-born physiotherapist and educator who is known to be an expert in the biopsychosocial model and back pain. Ben has over two decades of experience practicing as a physiotherapist. While once working full time in the clinic, Ben has transitioned to playing more of a role in education. He teaches courses all around the world and has presented in multiple conferences. He founded his own education company, Cor-Kinetic, and along side Adam Meakins, is a co-creator of the online educational platform for physical therapists, the Better Clinician Project.  Today, Noah and Ben discuss: Ben's love for DJing.The origin of the biopsychosocial model and how it is commonly misunderstood.Pitfalls of Western and Eastern medicine.How the shift from the biomedical model still has not happened yet.Why back pain is and is not like the common coldAnd much, much moreEnjoy!Ben's Education Company, Cor-Kinetic Better Clinician ProjectBen's InstagramBen's Twitter----Noah's InstagramFor questions and business inquiries: noahmandelphysio@gmail.com