Physio Network

In this episode, we chat to Bradley Scanes who is the Physiotherapist and Performance Coach who works in the Formula One, with athlete Max Verstappen. We discuss what his role entails, including juggling a busy and ever changing competition schedule, and specific considerations for these unique athletes.  Brad is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Performance Coach working within the Formula One, he also consults to the British Gymnastics Team and works in Private Practice in his home town of Chelmsford, Essex, as well as consulting in London and Monaco.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, Dr Peter Malliaras shares with us the latest thinking on tendinopathy, and in particular how no specific modality wins out for pain when treating tendons. We delve deeper into biomechanics and exercise selection and zoom in on how to treat patients with proximal hamstring tendinopathy.Dr Peter Malliaras is a physiotherapist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia specialising in tendinopathy. In 2006 he completed his PhD in tendinopathy identifying novel risk factors, and since has undertaken post doctoral research in the UK and Australia, and has co-authored over 60 peer review publications. 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 from Physio Network and iMoveU👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode, Dr Teddy Willsey covers the phases of upper limb rehab for athletes returning to sport with strength, function and confidence. We cover some of the common pitfalls like not regaining range of motion by 16 weeks and what a detailed end stage rehab program looks like, including going through what a long toss program looks like for a pitcher in baseball. Dr. Teddy Willsey is a sports medicine focused physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and return to sport rehab. In addition to practicing PT, Teddy speaks and teaches publicly, writes and blogs regularly, and posts on social media daily.Try our research reviews for free for 7 days: physio.network/reviews-willseyStudy Reference: Oak S, Klein B, Verma N, Kerzner B, Fortier L, Chava N, Reinold M, Bedi A (2022) Rehabilitation and Return to Play of the Athlete after an Upper Extremity Injury. Arthrosc Sports Med Rehabil, 4(1), 163-173.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 from Physio Network and iMoveU👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this Episode, Alison takes us through the controversial topic of pelvic tilt and acetabulum loading in relation to a paper that was recently published (referenced below). She starts by guiding us through the dynamic assessment of pelvic tilt and how this can affect other structures around the hip joint. We also discuss how changing an individual’s pelvic tilt can impact their pain and range of motion during functional tasks such as squatting. Dr Alison Grimaldi is an Australian Sports Physiotherapist and the practice principal of Physiotec Physiotherapy in Brisbane, with extensive clinical experience and a special interest in hip, groin and pelvic pain. She has completed a Bachelor of Physiotherapy, a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy and a PhD through the University of Queensland, where she continues her research interests as an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow. Study Reference:Ismail K, Lewis C (2022) Effect of simulated changes in pelvic tilt on hip joint forces, Journal of Biomechanics, Volume 135.Alison Grimaldi’s website - https://dralisongrimaldi.com/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/

🏆  Win a free year of Practicals! (See  Instagram post below for details):👉 Follow this link to participate in our competition: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsRe50xMnJ-/ In this episode with Tim Rowland (co-founder of Physio Network), we discuss a brand new service that is being released by Physio Network on May 22nd. Tim tells the story of what led to the birth of this service, and explains why he thinks it will be the easiest way for physios to develop their practical assessment and treatment skills. We hope you are as excited about it as we are!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, Jared Powell discusses a research review which he has done for Physio Network, based on a systematic review of large to massive rotator cuff tears and how an exercise group compared to a surgical group. We dive deep into what the study involves, its limitations and it’s results. Finally, Jared gives us some advice on how to best make these decisions with patients and how to have those harder conversations with patients who are very surgery focused. 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. Jared teaches on the shoulder globally and has written several book chapters, peer reviewed articles and presented at various conferences. Try our research reviews for free for 7 days: physio.network/reviews-powell Study Reference: Fahy K, Galvin R, Lewis J, Mc Creesh K (2022) Exercise as effective as surgery in improving quality of life, disability, and pain for large to massive rotator cuff tears: A systematic review & meta-analysis. Musculoskelet Sci PractIf 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 from Physio Network and iMoveU👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

Dr Travis Pollen, a personal trainer with a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, discusses a research review comparing meniscectomy and physiotherapy for meniscal tears in younger patients. Results show similar outcomes at two years, raising questions about the role of surgery. The podcast explores the study's methodology, interpretations of the results, impact on return to sport, and the importance of giving physical therapy a thorough trial before considering surgery.

In this episode, Ben Cormack discusses how to update our narrative, understanding and patient explanations around posture. We also discuss definitions of posture and how it is difficult to pin down as a cause of symptoms due to the difficulty in defining and measuring posture. Ben also gives us wonderful explanations we can pass onto our patients without conveying too much uncertainty. Ben Cormack owns and runs Cor-Kinetic. He is a musculoskeletal therapist who specialises in a movement & exercise based approach with a strong education component and patient centered focus. Watch Ben Cormack's Masterclass here:  https://physio.network/bencormackIf 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 from Physio Network and iMoveU👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode with Dr Jane Thornton we discuss what the latest evidence says about adapting training advice for the menstrual cycle of women and oral contraceptives and whether the menstrual cycle affects injury risk. We also cover the role of sleep and injury risk, and how this can be affected across the lifespan for women specifically due to hormones. Finally we cover the gaps in the research around specific populations of women e.g. during pregnancy and why this is a difficult topic to study. Dr. Thornton is a Canadian Research Chair and 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 School of Kinesiology.  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 with Dr Henry Wajswelner, we cover the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for gluteal tendinopathy. He also covered a framework for restoring gluteal strength and progressing exercises and common lifestyle modifications that are helpful for Gluteal Tendinopathy. Henry graduated in 1980 and began his physiotherapy career on rotation at The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Henry completed the Australian College of Physiotherapy Fellowship exams in 2007, being one of the first to qualify as an APA Specialist in Sports Physiotherapy and he obtained his Clinical Doctorate from the University of Melbourne in 2011.Watch Henry Wajswelner’s Masterclass here - https://physio.network/henrywajswelnerIf 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 from Physio Network and iMoveU👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/