Physio Network

In this episode with Dr James Furness, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a surfer who was suffering from anterior shoulder pain. We cover:Mechanisms specific to surfingImportance of a “working diagnosis” Special tests of the shoulder Treatment modalities for anterior shoulder painThis episode is closely tied to James’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.👉🏻 Watch James’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-furnessJames Furness is a PhD graduate at Bond University with a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and research in water based sports. He is a Lead researcher within Water-based Research Unit at Bond University investigating the musculoskeletal and physiological adaptations in the sport of surfing. He has established a national collaboration with Surfing Australia and an international collaboration with universities within New Zealand and the USA. 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👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode, we discuss everything about therapeutic alliance and motivational interviewing. We explore: The power of communicationHow to build alliance in the first few minutes of an appointmentHow to approach resistance to behaviour change Skills from motivational interviewing we can apply immediatelyCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies within Physiotherapy practiceWant to learn more about communication and optimise patient behaviour change? Alison Sim recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “More than Words: Communication Tools for Treating People in Pain" where she goes into further depth on this topic. 👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-simDr Alison Sim (PhD) is an osteopath, educator, and researcher specialising in pain management and early intervention following injury. She has worked clinically for over 20 years and teaches communication and behaviour change skills to allied health professionals across Australia. Alison’s research focuses on distress, risk screening, and compensable injury recovery. Alison enjoys helping improve clinician - patient interactions and supporting practitioners to integrate evidence-based communication strategies into everyday care.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 @Sarah.yule from Physio Network👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

This episode with Dr. Brooke Patterson is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. In this episode Brooke discusses:Return to play outcome measures Concussion prevention research Brooke’s return to contact protocol (AFL)Prep-to-Play program 👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-pattersonnDr. Brooke Patterson is an Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Research Fellow and physiotherapist who completed her PhD at La Trobe University. A former AFLW player with the Melbourne Football Club and later an Assistant Coach, Brooke went on to lead the development of Prep-to-Play, an injury prevention program for community women’s football. She now works closely with community coaches to implement effective knee and concussion injury prevention strategies. 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!👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode, we discuss the treatment of youth injuries. We explore: How children are different to adults for assessment and treatmentPercentages when treating youth rather than using “age”Gender differences in treating youth athletesManaging youth overload and deloadImportance of parental education and involvementImportance of nutrition for youth athletesMyth busting beliefs about childrenWant to learn more about treating youth athletes? Angela Jackson recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Assessment and rehabilitation of low back pain in youth athletes” where she goes into further depth on this topic. 👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial https://physio.network/masterclass-jackson1Angela Jackson is a highly experienced Youth Athlete Consultant physiotherapist dedicated to improving care for young athletes. She has worked across national teams, Premier League football, county cricket and school sport, helping thousands of children return safely to play after injury. Angela founded Physiofit in 1992, growing it into a centre of excellence before selling it in 2021 to focus on education and advocacy through her platform Kids Back 2 Sport. A passionate global educator, she delivers international workshops, created the Kids Back 2 Sport return-to-play course, has consulted with the Cheshire Cricket Board for nearly two decades, and is a contributing author to Cricket Sports Medicine.Daniel is a highly experienced physiotherapist with more than 15 years in the NHS, private practice and elite sport. For the past eight years he has worked with England Athletics across U13–U20 national and international squads, specialising in the assessment, treatment and long-term management of young athletes while collaborating closely with parents and coaches. He is also an active educator, lecturing for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport & Exercise Medicine and the University of the West of England on topics including overtraining and adolescent injury. Link to download free ossification timings and growth and maturation handout discussed in this episode - https://kidsback2sport.com/resources/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 👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover:The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out forTreatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retrainingForefoot striking vs rearfoot strikingStep rate vs stride length retrainingThis episode is closely tied to Brad’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.👉🏻 Watch Brad’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-nealDr Bradley Neal is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex, a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Sports & Exercise Medicine at QMUL, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. With a PhD on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, he spent 10 years as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Head of Research at Pure Sports Medicine, London. His research focuses on patellofemoral pain, knee pathology, running-related injury, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.Reference to paper discussed in this episode here - Neal BS, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, et al; Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;58:1486-1495.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👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

Airelle Giordano, a board-certified sports and orthopedic physical therapist and knee-injury researcher, walks through practical rehab after meniscus surgery. She discusses differences between meniscectomy and repair. She outlines precautions, the role of surgical details and surgeon-therapist communication. She covers patient selection, preserving the meniscus, and return-to-sport timing and criteria.

Dr Richard Willy, PT researcher and clinician focused on injured runners, discusses iliotibial band pain and rehab. He explains why compression under the ITB matters, how downhill and overstride raise risk, and why some treatments only give short relief. Practical strategies include staged loading, uphill walking, strength work resembling tendinopathy rehab, and using gait tweaks as temporary aids.

Scott Hulm, a sports physiotherapist and biomechanist researching hamstring structure, and Adam Johnson, a pro football physiotherapist with 14+ years managing lower-limb muscle injuries. They unpack injury mechanisms, BAMIC classification, imaging roles, differential diagnoses, key objective tests, and criteria-driven rehab strategies. Short, practical, and clinically focused conversation on making sense of hamstring problems.

Tom Jesson, physiotherapist and writer focused on lumbar radicular pain, shares a real case where calf pain thought to be sciatica was actually peripheral artery disease. He explains how PAD can mimic musculoskeletal issues, key risk factors to ask about, useful objective tests like pulses and heel raises, and how to sharpen clinical reasoning to avoid dangerous misdiagnosis.

Dr. David Cowley, a clinician-researcher specializing in men's pelvic health, shares his expertise in this insightful discussion. He explores the innovative applications of diagnostic ultrasound for assessing male pelvic floor issues. David highlights physiotherapy strategies for post-prostatectomy patients and the effectiveness of manual therapy paired with exercise for pelvic pain. He emphasizes the importance of upskilling physiotherapists in male health, advocating for transabdominal ultrasound training as a key component in their education.