In this episode with Natalie Collins we explore patellofemoral pain. We discuss:

• Key signs & symptoms of patellofemoral pain
• Crepitus within the patellofemoral joint
• Assessment of patellofemoral pain
• Foot orthoses for treatment of patellofemoral pain

This episode is closely tied to Natalie’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.

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Dr Natalie Collins is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at The University of Queensland, whose research focuses on improving outcomes for people with knee pain across the lifespan, particularly patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Dr Collins has also made major contributions to understanding the biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of foot orthoses, developing novel methods to assess intrinsic foot muscle activity.

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This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 6th of October 2021.

In this episode with Jill Cook we explore:

• The tendon continuum model and tendon pathophysiology based on current research
• What is clinically relevant for patient care
• How to progress a real case
• Challenging the idea of “just loading a tendon heavy and slow”
• Practical tips on measuring tendon load, not just pain

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Jill Cook is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill's research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. After completing her PhD in 2000, she has investigated tendon pathology, treatment options and risk factors for tendon injury. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

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This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 11th of October 2020.

In this episode with Jo Kemp we explore:

• Dosage and length of rehab for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
• Evidence based exercise prescription for FAI
• Pain in rehabilitation of FAI

Want to learn more about FAI? Dr Jo Kemp recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS)” where she go into further depth on this topic.

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Dr Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. Her research is focused on hip pain including FAI and early onset hip OA in young and middle-aged adults, and its impact on activity, function and quality of life. She has a particular interest in non-surgical interventions that can slow the progression and reduce the symptoms associated with hip pain and hip OA.

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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

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This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 23rd of September 2020.

In this episode with Ebonie Rio, we discuss optimal loading for tendinopathy. We explore:

• Tendon load in rehabilitation
• Differential diagnosis in tendinopathy
• Differences in treatment for peritendon vs tendon issues
• Key tips and tricks during rehabilitation of tendons
• Recent evidence based changes in clinical practice

This episode is closely tied to Ebonie’s Practical she did with us.

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Dr Ebonie Rio is a world-leading expert in tendinopathies. Ebonie completed her PhD in tendon pain and continues to research this topic at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She also holds a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy degree. Her clinical career has included appointments with the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Olympic and Paralympic teams as well as travelling with Disney’s The Lion King stage show. Ebonie is interested in how understanding pain and neuroscience can improve our management of musculoskeletal conditions.

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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

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In this episode, we discuss Physiotherapy within the Paediatric population. We explore:

• Cervical manual therapy in infants, children and adolescents: yes or no?
• Evidence based treatment for paediatric conditions e.g. colic, torticollis
• Appropriate manual therapy technique selection for paediatrics
• Shared decision making within the paediatric realm
• The collaboration of the Paediatric Spinal Task Force

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Anita Gross is an Associate Clinical Professor at McMaster University, where she has directed their advanced orthopedic musculoskeletal program, and is also a respected educator with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association and Western University. With a sustained research trajectory, she has made substantial contributions to clinical research in neck and back pain, leading the Cervical Overview Group, a global research collaboration responsible for producing and maintaining Cochrane and other high-quality systematic reviews related to neck pain.

Jenifer Dice brings over 25 years of clinical experience delivering pediatric physical therapy across a range of settings, serving patients from birth through adolescence. Currently based near Houston, Texas, Jen balances a full-time Assistant Professor role in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Texas Woman’s University with continued outpatient pediatric practice. Her academic and clinical interests focus on integrating manual therapy approaches into pediatric physical therapy, and her research reflects a commitment to connecting hands-on care with evidence-based inquiry.

Associate Professor Nikki Milne is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with over two decades of expertise in child health, fitness, and health professional education. She is the Paediatric Lead for research and coursework in the Physiotherapy Department at Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia) and is also the Assistant Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Medicine at Bond University. Her research focuses on paediatric motor development, safe and effective paediatric physiotherapy, physiotherapy education, injury prevention in sport, and student-led school health programs.

You can find further information on the policies discussed in this podcast here:
Position Statement - Open Access Article; Gross, A. R., Olson, K. A., Pool, J., Basson, A., Clewley, D., Dice, J. L., & Milne, N. (2024). Spinal manipulation and mobilisation in paediatrics – an international evidence-based position statement for physiotherapists. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 32(3), 211–233.

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In this episode with Soren Skou, we discuss multimorbidity and the impact this can have on us as Physiotherapists. We discuss:

• The implications of multimorbidity on Physiotherapy treatments
• Evidence for different exercise therapy interventions in this population
• Quality of life in this population and how Physiotherapists can impact this
• Strategies to encourage behaviour change in this population

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Søren T. Skou is professor of exercise and human health at the University of Southern Denmark and head of the multiprofessional research and implementation unit PROgrez in Region Zealand Denmark. He has vast research experience within the field of exercise as treatment of chronic conditions and multimorbidity. His main interest is to advance clinical care of people with chronic conditions through evidence-based treatments developed, evaluated and implemented in a close, interprofessional collaboration between patients, clinicians and other stakeholders.

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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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In this episode with Blake, we explore how we can use foot orthoses in various different case presentations in the lower limb. We discuss:

• Misconceptions about foot orthoses
• How and when to use foot orthoses
• What conditions can respond well to foot orthoses
• Differences between customised foot orthoses and off the shelf orthoses

This episode is closely tied to Blake’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.

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Blake Withers is a musculoskeletal podiatrist working in a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic and a PhD candidate researching running injuries. He lectures in biomechanics and teaches in the Sports Podiatry program at Newcastle University, is a published author, and sits on the Musculoskeletal Special Interest Group board. Blake co-hosts the top-5% global podcast The Sports Medicine Project, delivers national and international education on running and lower-limb injuries, provides global telehealth, and is a regular presenter featured across multiple leading industry platforms.

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Our host is @Sarah_Yule from Physio Network

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In this episode, we discuss nutrition post injury and post surgery. We explore:

• The stress response and the impact of this on recovery from injury
• Can macronutrient intake enhance recovery post surgery
• Awareness and extent of caloric intake post surgery

Want to learn more about nutrition? Ben Steele-Turner has recently done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Nutrition for Physiotherapists: Surgery, Rehab & Performance” where he goes into further depth on this topic.

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Ben is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the U.K. After completing a Physiotherapy BSc (Hons), Ben completed his MSc in Human Nutrition in 2018. Alongside clinical work, Ben is currently completing a PhD investigating physiotherapist-led weight management for people with knee osteoarthritis, is physiotherapist for Horsham Rugby Club and England Athletics.

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