Associate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults to remain physically active during COVID-19.www.safeexerciseathome.org.au. Cathy tells us about the website, how it is useful for older adults and for physiotherapists, and about the group of national and international experts who developed it. Look out for an upcoming full podcast episode with Cathy about her own research.Full show notes: https://aneurophysio.com/safeexerciseathome/Like our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.

Katrina is a clinician researcher and educator at the University of Queensland and Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist (awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists). Find out how she came to be so interested in neurodegenerative diseases and why expertise in vestibular and ataxia is so valuable in this area. We also talk about her research investigating the sensory, motor and vestibular functions of the balance system and how she has racked up so many letters behind her name (and counting!).1.41 - Intro2:29 - Career pathwayNeurodegenerative Diseases, Ataxia and the Cerebellum7:50 - Developing Interest in Ataxia9:00 - Treating the cerebellum the way it's designed10:50 - Early intervention in Neurodegenerative diseases14:00 - Diet & gut health in degenerative diseases15:25 - Developing passion in Neurodegenerative diseases17:35 - Approach to different cerebellar pathologies21:00 - Different types of ataxia Vestibular23:45 - Vestibular screening: change or adaptation?26:00 - Vestibular issues in older people28:05 - Understanding Vesibular Function Testing33:25 - Building Vestibular KnowledgeCareer Progression36:10 - Australian College of Physiotherapists Fellowship39:20 - PhD: integration of sensory, vestibular and motor systems in MS42:52 - Life Balance47:37 - Contacting KatrinaFull show notes: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/katrinawilliams/& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyLike our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.

Associate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults to remain physically active during COVID-19.www.safeexerciseathome.org.au. Cathy tells us about the website, how it is useful for older adults and for physiotherapists, and about the group of national and international experts who developed it. Look out for an upcoming full podcast episode with Cathy about her own research.& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyLike our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.

Our discussion with clinician and principal physiotherapist at Neurological Rehabilitation Group in Melbourne, Katie Davies.Katie tells us about her career pathway and how clinical supervision has been important to her growth as a physiotherapist. She speaks about her research and work in community and sports-related persistent concussion, as well as her unique use of casting in clinical practice.1:20 - Intro1.45 - Career pathway7.50 - Supervision and Mentoring at NRG10.30 - Developing interest in concussion12.25 - Paediatric concussion research13.45 - Physio role in concussion18.50 - Concussion assessment20.56 - Paediatric persistent concussion intervention25.00 - Outcome measures in persistent concussionCasting in Clinical Practice 30.58 - Serial casting and dynamic casting35.40 - Working with Prosthetists & Orthotists38.00 - Splints as a diagnostic tool41.50 - Learning to Cast PD courseLink to episode webpage for Katie's links/references/papers:http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/katiedavies/& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyLike our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.

We chat with Dr Karen Borschmann about her career pathway that has led her back to Melbourne, Australia. Now working for The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and St Vincent's Health Karen talks about her research into bone health following stroke as well as introducing us to the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.Introduction 0:59Career Pathway 1:25Bone health and glycaemic control post stroke 7:45Upcoming exercise trial 17:23Physio role in diabetes management 20:25Brain inflammation 23:38Animal studies 26:20SRRR 31:30 Stroke service provision for young stroke survivors 38:00 Link to episode webpage for Karen's links/references/papers: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/karenborschmann/& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyLike our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.

Our inaugural episode is with clinical academic Dr James McLoughlin. James tells us about his career progression starting in Adelaide, to time at St George's Hospital and Queen's Square University College, London, and his work back at Flinders University, Adelaide as Associate Professor in the Masters of Clinical Rehabilitation program. James has a diverse approach to clinical practice which he implements at his own clinic - Advanced Neuro Rehab. He runs courses in Vestibular and Motor Control and holds a Masters of Clinical Neuroscience and a PhD in balance and gait.Introduction: 1:31 Career Pathway: 2:56 Walking mechanics: 11:08 Using splints: 14:30 Influence on clinical practice: 16:36 Robotics and the current landscape: 20:25 Professional development course: 24:00 Concussion: 26:15 Using Technology in rehab: 27:47 Flinders University Neuro Masters: 34:52 Raise the profile of the clinician: 37:58 Do physios need to choose a career path?: 39:35 Episode webpage for James' links/references/papers: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/jamesmcloughlin/& so much moreA bi-monthly podcast where we share the stories of our Caregivers, patients and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifyLike our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.