Physio Network

Dr. Laura Diamond discusses research on deep hip rotators in walking, their role in hip pain and osteoarthritis. The podcast explores muscle demands, load distribution, and biomechanical mechanisms impacting musculoskeletal conditions. Insights into hip joint stability, loading, and potential implications for exercise prescription.

Exploring concussion assessment and treatment with Dr Daniel Brown. Topics include measuring concussion, different systems and tests, duration of condition, impacts, and graded treatment approach. Emphasizes the importance of comprehensive assessments and personalized treatment strategies.

In this episode, Geoff delves into the specifics of the ACL cross bracing protocol utilised in conservative ACL rehabilitation. He discusses the advantages, disadvantages, and relevant literature, along with essential points to address with the patient regarding the potentially demanding experience of wearing a brace.Geoff Ford is the founder of Be Strong Physio. He is a passionate Physiotherapist and Strength and Conditioning coach (ASCA), Yoga teacher and Strongfirst certified kettlebell instructor. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy)

In this episode, Professor Rob Orr explores the unique assessment and treatment methods for 'tactical athletes', referring to military, police, firefighters, and nursing populations. We delve into their distinct physical, social, and mental demands, and the significant ramifications of injury, re-injury, or improper rehabilitation within this specific group.Want to learn more about working with this population group? Rob recently did an awesome Masterclass with us, called “Treating Tactical Personnel” where he goes into further depth on treating military, police, firies & nursing populations. 👉🏻 You can watch Rob's class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-orrRob is the director of the Tactical Research Unit, a multidisciplinary, international team of researchers nested in Bond University providing research, consultancy, and education services to tactical professions (military, law enforcement and protective services across their occupational lifespan (initial trainee to specialist) around the globe. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy)

In this episode with Todd Hargrove we cover the difference between complicated and complex pain. He talks us through how and why these differences matter through using a comparison of how fixing a human being is very different and much more complex to fixing a bike for multiple different reasons. Finally Todd covers what we can do when we encounter these complex and complicated issues with our own patients. Want to learn more about chronic and complex pain? Todd recently did an excellent Masterclass with us called “Pain, movement and play: common sense for complex problems” where he goes into further depth on all different types of pain. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-hargroveTodd Hargrove is a Seattle-based manual and movement therapist, avid athlete, father, and former lawyer. He is a Feldenkrais practitioner, Rolfer, and author. Since 2008, he has written a blog at BetterMovement.org, which focuses on applying a modern understanding of pain science and neuroscience to movement-based therapies. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 

In this episode, Mitch explores the potential benefits of yoga for our patients. We delve into the symbiotic relationship between the breathing techniques employed in yoga and the transformation of our mindset regarding movement and positions that may exacerbate discomfort. Mitch also shares insights into the latest research on the connection between yoga and pain.Mitch Hunter is a clinical educator, senior physiotherapist and lecturer at Griffith University. He additionally is a meditation teacher working with persistent pain, chronic health, and palliative care patents. Mitch can be found at: https://www.hunterhealing.com and @_mitchhunter. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is Michael Rizk (@thatphysioguy)References to papers discussed: 1. Bower, J. E., & Irwin, M. R. (2016). Mind–body therapies and control of inflammatory biology: A descriptive review. Brain, behavior, and immunity, 51, 1-11 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S08891591150016582. Buric, I., Farias, M., Jong, J., Mee, C., & Brazil, I. A. (2017). What is the molecular signature of mind–body interventions? A systematic review of gene expression changes induced by meditation and related practices. Frontiers in Immunology, 8, 670 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2017.00670/full?fbclid=IwAR3UziUstPADj5tnIc46ctLJ4K_Uo8Kj6eMDxiWUyatIG3gHihoN7kypBH3. Cherkin, D. C., & Herman, P. M. (2018). Cognitive and mind-body therapies for chronic low back pain and neck pain: effectiveness and value. JAMA internal medicine, 178(4), 556-557 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/article-abstract/26733714. Villemure, C., Čeko, M., Cotton, V. A., & Bushnell, M. C. (2014). Insular cortex mediates increased pain tolerance in yoga practitioners. Cerebral cortex, 24(10), 2732-2740 https://academic.oup.com/cercor/article/24/10/2732/307000?login=true5. Rivest-Gadbois, E., & Boudrias, M. H. (2019). What are the known effects of yoga on the brain in relation to motor performances, body awareness and pain? A narrative review. Complementary therapies in Medicine, 44, 129-142 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S09652299183082886. Sterling, M., Smeets, R., Keijzers, G., Warren, J., & Kenardy, J. (2019). Physiotherapist-delivered stress inoculation training integrated with exercise versus physiotherapy exercise alone for acute whiplash-associated disorder (StressModex): a randomised controlled trial of a combined psychological/physical intervention. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 53(19), 1240-1247 https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/19/1240.abstract

Exploring the complexities of treating chronic pain, Dave Renfrew shares communication strategies and analogies to assist patients. Emphasis on individualized care, assessment frameworks, and graded exposure for pain management.

In this episode with Adam Johnson we discuss the different biomechanical demands of the anterior thigh muscles in a task such as running or kicking, and how this can result in them needing specific rehabilitation. He also guides us through the muscle groups that should be incorporated into a rehab program for an anterior thigh injury to help prevent re-injury.Want to learn more about anterior thigh injuries? Adam recently did an awesome Masterclass with us called “Anterior thigh injuries: assessment to rehab” where he goes into further depth on assessment and rehabilitation of anterior thigh injuries. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: physio.network/masterclass-johnsonAdam Johnson is a Physiotherapist with more than 12 years experience of working within elite football clubs. He is currently a First Team Physiotherapist at Everton Football Club within the English Premier League.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network 

Learn how to interpret research papers effectively with Dr Steve Kamper, including tips on finding the real question, understanding impact size, and looking beyond black and white conclusions. Explore the value of reading journal articles, trends in clinician engagement with research, and the importance of a clear research question. Emphasizing the practical implications of treatment effects for clinicians and the need to consider costs, risks, and patient preferences.

In this episode with Ben, we discuss the role of nutrition in the management of Osteoarthritis. We cover how and why weight loss can be an effective treatment strategy and how we can implement this appropriately in our Physiotherapy treatment sessions. Finally, we cover the role of essential nutrients and different supplementation in the treatment of Osteoarthritis. Want to learn more about nutrition in Physiotherapy? Ben recently did a very insightful Masterclass with us called Nutrition 101 for Physiotherapists where he goes into further depth on nutrition in Physiotherapy. 👉🏻 You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-steele-turnerBen Steele-Turner is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the United Kingdom. Ben completed his Human Nutrition MSc in 2018 and has a particular interest surrounding the interplay between nutrition and musculoskeletal injury rehabilitation.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio