Physio Network

In this episode Jared shares with us how the evidence and narrative around shoulder pain has shifted in the last 5-10 years. We unpack the term ‘subacromial impingement’ and explore if that is still a relevant diagnosis according to current research. He also shares with us how his subjective and objective assessments have changed for clients with shoulder pain over time.Jared is an experienced musculoskeletal physiotherapist from the Gold Coast, Australia. He has an interest in the shoulder joint and is currently studying for a PhD in this area. Want to dive deeper into this topic? Jared recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us on evaluation and treatment of shoulder pain. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://bit.ly/3zrDaqNOur host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU.👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode Adam defines robustness, resilience and reliance and their relevance to both you and your patients within the clinic. He also discusses practical strategies for managing all 3 of these issues within your Physiotherapy consultations with specifics on rebooking with your patients and those difficult conversations regarding pain science.The Sports Physio website and social media profiles are hosted by Adam Meakins, a Specialist Physiotherapist, Sports Scientist, and Strength & Conditioning Coach working in the NHS and private practice in the UK. Adam has worked in many roles throughout his career, including professional sport, and has been fortunate enough to work with, and learn from some of the world’s leading experts. Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode Robin gives us a wonderful history of the definitions, research and applications of stability training vs general exercises for people with low back pain. Robin covers the research from the 80’s to present day and how the narrative has moved and changed, sometimes correctly and sometimes incorrectly.Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with post graduate training in gait lab biomechanics and psychology. Over the last 35 years she has focused on research informed management of running injuries and pelvic floor issues. More recently her focus has shifted to persistent pain management as well as continuing to see elite athletes.For the Hodges papers that Robin mentions near the end of the podcast,  please see link below to the first intro paper in the series. The articles are in series in the edition https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2019.0104Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode we explore the physical exercise guidelines, barriers, benefits and how we are performing as health professionals with exercise prescription. Dr Jane Thornton discusses the latest research in relation to the current exercise prescription principles, specifically through the WHO guidelines. Dr. Thornton is a Clinician Scientist specialising in long-term athlete health, female athlete health, and physical activity in the prevention and treatment of chronic disease. She is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, with cross appointments in the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics and Department of Kinesiology at Western University in London, Canada. She is a Member of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine (CASEM) and Editor of the British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM).Dr. Thornton represented Canada for over a decade in the sport of elite rowing, becoming both a World Champion (2006) and Olympian (2008), and has been recognised nationally for her contribution to society by sport/volunteer initiatives.Want to dive deeper into this topic? Jane recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us on Prescribing Physical Activity. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/prescribing-physical-activity/Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode we spoke to Dr. Sinéad Holden about the diagnosis, prognosis and management of knee pain in adolescents. She particularly covered Osgood-Schlatters disease or OSD and differential diagnosis from patellofemoral pain. We discussed the role of imaging in diagnosis of OSD and common findings of imaging with OSD as well as factors which may lead to pain later on in adulthood. Dr. Sinéad Holden is a Senior Researcher and Co-founder of the OptiYouth Group focused on ‘optimising physical health in youth’. Her research investigates adolescent MSK pain, and physical activity related injuries. She recently completed an Individual participant data (IPD) meta-analysis of prognostic factors for anterior knee pain in adolescents published in PAIN the journal. She discussed the implications and findings of this recent study which had a total of 1281 participants. Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode Ian Gatt discusses why pain lingers in hands and wrists and how to approach these injuries in the clinic. We covered diagnosis, prognosis, imaging and using updated frameworks and narratives to this often overlooked area in physiotherapy.Ian is the Head of Performance & Lead Physiotherapist for GB Boxing, with 20+ years of experience in a variety of sports. He is an Upper Limb Injury Specialist with the English Institute of Sport, with a keen interest in Hands & Wrists. Further, he provides private consultations on the Upper Limb. Ian has a passion for teaching and delivering regular workshops, webinars, and at conferences on diverse topics linked to Upper Limb sport injuries.Want to learn more about hand and wrist injuries? Ian recently did a Masterclass with us on the Sporting Hand and Wrist. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/the-sporting-hand-wrist/Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode Amy Arundale covers subjective, objective and exercise based criteria to return someone to running post ACL reconstruction. We also covered traditional concepts like limb symmetry index but also more novel ideas like the “quiet knee” and screening for movement quality.Dr. Amy Arundale (PhD) is a researcher and an experienced sports physical therapist, having most recently worked with the Brooklyn Nets. Amy completed her PhD under Dr. Lynn Snyder-Mackler investigating primary and secondary ACL injury prevention as well as career length and return to sport in soccer players. Amy has also been significantly involved in the APTA and AASPT, including serving as chair of the AASPT’s membership committee, Director of the APTA’s Student Assembly, and as a member of the APTA’s Leadership Development Committee.Want to dive deeper into this topic? Amy has done a brilliant Masterclass with on us 'return to play'. You can watch here whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/return-to-play/ Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

On today's episode we explore hip pathologies and definitions around CAM morphology, pincer and FAI with Dr. Andrea Mosler. We covered the diagnosis, signs and symptoms of each and what to do about them. We also explored what the literature is showing us around reducing groin pain for athletes by implementing strengthening protocols.Dr. Andrea Mosler is a specialist sports physiotherapist and research fellow at La Trobe University. She completed her PhD on risk factors for hip/groin pain in professional male football players. Want to dive deeper into this topic? Andrea has done a brilliant Masterclass with on us 'groin pain in athletes'. You can watch here whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/groin-pain-in-athletes/ Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode Jo Gibson speaks to the latest evidence on shoulders and why our assessment and treatment of shoulders has changed. She shares practical pearls on how she now assesses the shoulder and the words Jo uses that are more in line with an updated narrative. Jo Gibson is a Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist at the Liverpool Upper Limb Unit based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital, UK. She lectures both nationally and internationally about rehabilitation of the shoulder.Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/

On today’s episode we talked to Tom Jesson about defining and diagnosing radicular pain. Radicular pain is a relatively common condition encountered in clinical practice, however there is still a lot of confusion surrounding it. Hopefully this episode will clear up some of that confusion. Tom Jesson is a physiotherapist with extensive experience in musculoskeletal primary care and chronic pain. He has written extensively on the topics of radicular pain, chronic pain and clinical reasoning. Want to dive deeper into this topic? Tom recently did a brilliant Masterclass with on us assessing and managing radicular pain. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/assessing-and-managing-radicular-pain/ Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU: https://cutt.ly/ojJEMZs👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts: https://www.physio-network.com/