Welcome back to Clinical Pearls for Graduate Physios, the podcast that collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to give new grads and students key tips and tricks. I’m your host, Dion Kapnias and today I’m joined by Joyce Sekhon to talk about imposter syndrome

Joyce also finished her physio degree last year alongside me and decided to choose imposter syndrome as her topic for her final year project. Joyce does an incredible job of combining thorough research but also her personal experiences of imposter syndrome which was really interesting. My top 3 clinical pearls are: 

1. Firstly, get an external opinion to help you take a step back and not be so hard on yourself 
2. Secondly, learn to celebrate your accomplishments and not always focus on areas to improve
3. Lastly, understand that the learning curve as a professional is huge, and often the expectations of yourself are higher than those from your boss or supervisor. I Hope you enjoy!

Links Joyce mentioned:
CEO who uses imposter syndrome to his benefit: https://www.ted.com/talks/mike_cannon_brookes_how_you_can_use_impostor_syndrome_to_your_benefit?language=en
The School of Life on imposter syndrome: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqhUHyVpAwE
Joyce's
APA's resources on imposter syndrome: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/06/cover-impostor-phenomenon
Joyce's website: https://joycesekhon.wixsite.com/impostersyndrome

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Clinical Pearls for Graduate Physios is the podcast that collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to give new grads and students key tips and tricks to help them in their everyday practice.

Today I’m joined by my good friend Matt Schipper to talk about his experiences as a physio patient.

Schip has had 2 ACL repairs in the last 5 years, encompassing years of rehab and plenty of experience with physios. It was really interesting to speak with him and hear about his journey, whilst it was also comforting that so much of what he spoke about parallels the advice from other guests. My top 3 takeaways are:

1. Firstly, caring for and listening to your patient is absolutely the most important attribute of a good physio
2. Secondly, patients get a lot out of celebrating the little wins, and it acts as a powerful motivational tool. We need to help them realise this !
3. Lastly, it’s important to remember that the mental toll of long term injuries like ACL tears is the hardest part of the rehab process. I had a really good chat with Schip, and I hope you enjoy!

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Clinical Pearls for Graduate Physios is the podcast that collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to give new grads and students key tips and tricks to help them in their everyday practice. Today's episode features Todd Grbac to talk about adductor muscle injuries 

Todd is a fellow first year physio who is a couple of months into his physio career. He completed his 4th year uni project on adductor muscle injuries, and for someone who is so early in his career his insight into this topic is incredible. My top 3 clinical pearls for listeners are:

1. Firstly, it’s important to ascertain early if there is proximal tendon involvement in the adductor injury 
2. Early loading of the adductors is crucial to facilitate faster recovery and return to sport 
3. Completing the Copenhagen adductor exercise regularly is a nice easy way to help prevent adductor injuries. I loved our chat so I hope you enjoy! 

Papers mentioned by Todd:

Harøy, J., Clarsen, B., Wiger, E. G., Øyen, M. G., Serner, A., Thorborg, K., ... & Bahr, R. (2019). The adductor strengthening programme prevents groin problems among male football players: a cluster-randomised controlled trial. British journal of sports medicine, 53(3), 150-157. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/53/3/150.abstract?casa_token=GjvHWpdsKsoAAAAA:NtaR4OY8De_1lrm0sm1fc0_OVuoFUpYsK6LYwMFgvRaDL3synNFhLfquwrQbOACYLpG2tI_Q768

Serner, A., Jakobsen, M. D., Andersen, L. L., Hölmich, P., Sundstrup, E., & Thorborg, K. (2014). EMG evaluation of hip adduction exercises for soccer players: implications for exercise selection in prevention and treatment of groin injuries. British journal of sports medicine, 48(14), 1108-1114. https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/14/1108.abstract?casa_token=B3CvkI8aMW8AAAAA:JnlxKpTgHGw8QMrWmKdozsbiXmmNW28Ahfiz2bgUIcHRHAVtib_pJZveUMgqMOYBIXIhQHCJf40


Bayer, M. L., Hoegberget‐Kalisz, M., Jensen, M. H., Olesen, J. L., Svensson, R. B., Couppé, C., ... & Kjaer, M. (2018). Role of tissue perfusion, muscle strength recovery, and pain in rehabilitation after acute muscle strain injury: A randomized controlled trial comparing early and delayed rehabilitation. Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports, 28(12), 2579-2591. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/sms.13269?casa_token=gFhPfVOlrfAAAAAA%3AJ3asuuPsvH5jSrQT0BuuYJh7lQDRYpZy2x_1Yw7ussE1Rkzl7nYc4rC-oVGOM2VVFYURdoIahPX_ewc

Khan, K. M., & Scott, A. (2009). Mechanotherapy: how physical therapists’ prescription of exercise promotes tissue repair. British journal of sports medicine, 43(4), 247-252.
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/43/4/247?fbclid=IwAR3HxUTUeOuw7EgUgu3dSbBLgjLR4tjSXRD3B_fQiU2OccXUbgilS6M_at0

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Clinical Pearls for Graduate Physios is the podcast that collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to give new grads and students key tips and tricks to help them in their everyday practice.

Today's episode features Shane O'Sullivan. Shane is the director at Errol St Physiotherapy and also works as a sports physiotherapist for my beloved Western Bulldogs in the AFL. He’s had a wealth of experience in sports physiotherapy, and so I was so grateful to be able to speak to him. My top 3 clinical pearls for listeners are:

1. Firstly, for athletes, their body is their livelihood and so the work you do tends to show up in their outcome which is really rewarding
2. Secondly, to progress into different roles, it's about building networks, taking up opportunities, and having good mentors around you.
3. Lastly, it does take a very committed clinician to work in elite sport. I really enjoyed my chat with Shane and I hope you get something out of it!

Shane is also the mastermind behind Foundations of Clinical exercise and their online masterclass series. To find out more, head to https://www.clinicalxfoundations.com.au/

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Clinical Pearls for Graduate Physios is the podcast that collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to give new grads and students key tips and tricks to help them in their everyday practice.

Today I wanted to announce some exciting news for a new subseries of the podcast titled 'The Next Gen.' Listen on to find out more!

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Sue has been the principal physiotherapist at the Australian Ballet since 1997, whilst she is also a research fellow at La Trobe Uni. She has a wealth of knowledge in this area, and it was amazing to speak with her. My top 3 takeaways for listeners are: 

1. Firstly, a great way to differentiate between different pathologies around the foot and ankle is to progressively expose the patient to different loads, and observe the pattern and location of pain
2. Secondly, it’s important to find what your patient’s limits are, as there is no point prescribing homework if we don’t know what they’re capable of. However, the education around this is super important
3. Lastly, it’s ok to do the basic things well. 3-4 exercises done with great technique and with appropriate progressions is usually better than too many which are either not done, or done poorly.

 I hope you enjoy!

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Today's episode features Dr Tania Pizzari. Tania is a researcher and clinician who specialises in ball and socket injuries as well as hamstring injuries . She has a phD and is a member of the Shoulder and Elbow Physiotherapists for Australasia. Tania does a fantastic job of simplifying difficult concepts in this episode, and my top 3 clinical pearls are:

1. Look at the shoulder from a functional lense and think : what is the head of humerus doing? What is the scapula doing? How are they moving? This is a great starting point for assessment
2. Special tests of the shoulder, eg RC tests and SLAP tests, are still valuable when put into the context of the subjective and the patient in front of you
3.  It’s important to consider the role of the cervical and thoracic spine, as they can impact the pain and function of the shoulder. 

I really enjoyed this and I hope you get plenty out of it!

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Today I’m joined by Tom Goom to talk about running injuries. Tom, also known as the Running Physio, is a UK based Physio who specialises in running injuries. Tom has over 15 years experience educating and treating in this field, and so I was so grateful to be able to speak with him. Tom’s insight is incredible, and my top 3 clinical pearls are:

1. Firstly, Tom’s number 1 answer to find out in the subjective is the runner’s tolerance, or simply asking, 'how far can you run without pain?'
2. Secondly, doing as little as 3 x 15 min strength sessions a week (at the right intensity) can improve strength and endurance for runners, which is especially useful for those who are time poor 
3. Lastly, patients aren't motivated by just being given a list of exercises ; they want input, control, knowledge and understanding of what and why they're doing things to give them power to make informed decisions. 

I really enjoyed our chat and I hope you do too!

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Today's episode features first year physio Sam Charles to talk about his experience so far as a new grad. Sam was employed as a graduate physio at a private practice in Melbourne early last year this year, and is just over eleven months into his physio career. It’s amazing to get Sam’s insight into what life is like as a new physio, and what he has learnt so far. Sam provides so many important clinical and non-clinical pearls in this episode, however my top 3 for listeners are:

1. Firstly, The importance of not taking each patient too personally, and instead looking at the big picture of how you’re going.
2. Secondly, everyone has got some form of concern or worry, not just those who we identify as having ‘yellow flags.’
3. Lastly, the importance of being a chameleon, and being adaptable to the person in front of you.                                                                                                                                                                                      I can’t wait to get into this and I hope you enjoy!

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Today's episode features Dr Jo Kemp. Jo has a PhD which focused around the hip and groin, and is also a principal research fellow at La Trobe University. As such, I was so grateful to be able to speak with her. Jo gives a great breakdown of the assessment and treatment of the hip and groin, however my top 3 clinical pearls for listeners are:

1. Firstly, the DOHA agreement is a fantastic way to differentiate different pathologies of the hip and groin through use of special tests, palpation, location of pain and muscle testing
2. Secondly, we can ensure patient comfort during assessment by giving clear instructions, appropriately covering the patient, demonstrating on yourself and asking them to cover their privates
3. Lastly, it’s crucial to strengthen other parts of the kinetic chain in your treatment of the hip and groin. And just a heads up, unfortunately the audio quality is a little shaky at times in this one. I can’t wait to get into this and I hope you enjoy!

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