

Physio Network
Physio Network
Welcome to the world of [Physio Explained], [Physio Discussed], [Expert Physio Q&A], and [Case Studies]—hosted by Sarah Yule and James Armstrong.[Physio Explained] – Our original podcast, Physio Explained, continues to bring you the biggest names in physio, tackling the most clinically relevant topics—all in under 20 minutes. It's the highest value per minute podcast in the physio space.[Physio Discussed] – Our longer-form podcast which launches monthly. In these episodes, two expert guests join our host to dive deep into your favourite topics, exploring varied assessment and treatment approaches to take your clinical expertise to the next level![Expert Physio Q&A] – These podcasts are 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.[Case Studies] – These podcasts feature expert clinicians walking you through real-life patient cases, covering subjective and objective examinations, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Each episode offers a unique learning opportunity, with links to our Case Studies service for those who want to explore the case in greater depth.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 18min
#49 - Assessment and management of Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
In this episode with Dr Chen we discuss new diagnostic criteria of Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and how they live on a spectrum. We covered what to look out for both subjectively and objectively, as well as the common comorbidities that a patient could present with and how to manage these.Dr Chen completed her PhD at the University of Queensland in 2017 on neck pain in office workers. She has since transitioned to clinical and educational work with special interests in those with chronic pain and fatigue, dysautonomia, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders.Read Chen's Research Review on Symptomatic Joint Hypermobility here - https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/other/symptomatic-joint-hypermobility/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/

Jul 27, 2022 • 19min
#48 - Do you need a diagnosis? with Dr Tim Mitchell
In this episode with Dr Tim Mitchell, we discuss the nuance around diagnosis and when it is helpful and when it isn’t. We also covered how to actually articulate this to patients when they may want a diagnosis or if it’s important to them.Tim is a Specialist Physiotherapist with a clinical focus on the management of complex and chronic injuries and pain disorders. He has completed a PhD in the area of low back pain and has a special interest in the translation of logical reasoning into clinical practice.Tim recently did a very interesting Masterclass with us on “A framework for optimising the patient interview & clinical outcomes”. You can watch his whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/a-framework-for-optimising-the-patient-interview-clinical-outcomes/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/

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Jun 29, 2022 • 18min
#47 - Sometimes it IS the SIJ with Trish Wisbey-Roth
In this episode with Trish Wisbey-Roth, we cover the latest evidence in the assessment of SIJ and pelvic pain and how using clusters can help improve our specificity and sensitivity. She then covers how treatments in this area require starting at a low and more specific level than is commonly prescribed, and that a common mistake is progressing too quickly with these patients.Trish Wisbey-Roth is one of the select group of Australia’s first Specialist Sports Physiotherapists (awarded 2010) and is recognised as a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapy. She is a Sports Specialist in the area of lower back, pelvic and hip problems.You can find online resources and courses from Trish Wisbey-Roth here - https://www.thephysioaccelerator.comOur 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/

Jun 15, 2022 • 18min
#46 - Can you be evidence-based and use manual therapy? With Kieran Richardson and James Schomburgk
In this episode Kieran and James cover both the helpful and unhelpful shifts in the manual therapy narrative over the last 10 years. We then explore how it is possible to be evidence-based, practice in a biopsychosocial model, and use manual therapy.Kieran Richardson is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who is passionate about patients undertaking physiotherapy rehabilitation to solve their pain and injury problems. James Schomburgk is the Director of Back in Motion Campbelltown, Valley View and Mt Barker in South Australia.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/

Jun 1, 2022 • 17min
#45 - Rethinking your approach to tennis elbow with Val Jones
In this episode with Val Jones, we discuss the role that central sensitisation plays with a large majority of elbow pain patients. She then walks us through differential diagnosis and treatment of elbow pain with and without central sensitisation, and finally we discuss how treatment of elbow pain is much more global and complex than simply giving a patient wrist extension exercises. Val has over 20 years experience. She is the lead physiotherapist for shoulder and elbow conditions in Sheffield and works closely with the nationally recognised upper limb surgeons.Want to learn more about pain around the elbow? Val Jones recently did a sensational Masterclass with us on “The elbow demystified”. You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/the-elbow-demystified/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/

May 18, 2022 • 17min
#44 - Why we need to view adolescents with hip pain differently with Dr James Noake
In this episode, Dr James Noake discusses with us how adolescents with hip pain probably should be viewed with a different lens as compared to adults with hip pain. We break down the potential diagnoses for acute and gradual onset as well as discussing why we need a lower threshold of alert and imaging for these adolescent patients.Dr James Noake is a Consultant in Sport & Exercise Medicine with over 10 years of experience working in elite sport across numerous disciplines, most recently as Head Doctor for London Irish RFC. He works clinically at Pure Sports Medicine, Bank, London.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/

May 4, 2022 • 16min
#43 - The versatile functions of the ITB with Dr Carlo Wood
In this Episode with Dr Carlo Wood, we go through a clinically useful review of the anatomy and biomechanics of the ITB and how all of this relates to what he does clinically with a patient who has an ITB pathology. Dr Carlo Wood MPT, PhD, OCS, APA Sports & MSK Physio, DNSP, FAAOMPT is the owner of Sports & Orthopaedic Physiotherapy in Napa Valley. His doctorate is in anatomy and he was residency trained in Orthopaedics as well as PNF and fellowship trained in Movement Science. Read Carlo’s Research Review on the ITB here - https://www.physio-network.com/research-reviews/knee/the-iliotibial-band-a-complex-structure-with-versatile-functions/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/

Apr 20, 2022 • 17min
#42 - When and HOW you should change someones lifting technique ft Dr Zach Long
In this Episode Dr Zach Long discusses the importance of technique for performance, pain and injury. We covered changing a patient's technique and more importantly how to do that, when to do that and what words we should use when we do.Dr. Zach Long is a physical therapist and CrossFit coach located in Charlotte, NC. He majored in exercise and sport science, before doing his doctorate in Physical Therapy at East Carolina University. He specialises in improving athletic performance and injury rehab of athletes from Olympians to weekend warriors.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/

Apr 6, 2022 • 16min
#41 - How do we get older adults to exercise? With Dr Mariana Wingood
In this episode with Dr Mariana Wingood, she shares with us the recommended guidelines for exercise in the aging population as well as patients and therapists beliefs around this. We also discuss how clinically she finds most older adults are under-dosed when it comes to exercise and she forces us to think about the message that we are sending these patients which is the real magic.Dr Mariana Wingood is a clinician and a program director and she has recently completed a PhD on exploring barriers and solutions related to physical activity prescription among physical therapists treating older adults.Learn more about exercise dosage for the older adult with Mariana's recent Masterclass with us on Exercise prescription for aging adults. You can watch her whole class now with our 7-day free trial: https://www.physio-network.com/masterclass/exercise-prescription-for-aging-adults/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/

Mar 23, 2022 • 17min
#40 - Strength training for subacromial impingement - is more better? With Dr Mikkel Bek Clausen
In this episode Dr Mikkel Bek Clausen takes us through his recent paper about the addition of a large dose of shoulder strengthening for subacromial impingement. We discuss in detail what muscle groups and exercises they studied and what has been shown to be the most effective for subacromial impingement. See a link to this paper here - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34048281/. See a link to Mikkel's twitter thread about this paper here - https://twitter.com/mikkelbek/status/1398340812459675648. Dr Mikkel Bek Clausen is a PT, PhD, Senior associate professor. He has special scientific interests in shoulder rehabilitation, management of persistent pain and football injuries. 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/


