In this episode with Melinda Smith, we discuss a recent article looking at the effect of kinesiotape vs low-dye tape for plantar fasciitis pain. We discuss:

• The differences in outcomes between these two groups
• Individual patient preferences 
• Neuromuscular responses to taping

👉🏻 See Mel’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-smith

Dr Melinda Smith is a Lecturer at the University of Queensland and Physiotherapist at Clem Jones Centre Physio & Rehab in Brisbane. Melinda’s clinical, teaching and research focus is lower limb musculoskeletal function and health, with a special interest in the foot and ankle. Her research publications extend across several areas including lower limb function, sports and running related injuries, taping, foot orthoses, footwear, measurement of foot posture and mobility, gait-retraining and musculoskeletal imaging.

Reference to article: García-Gomariz C, Hernández-Guillén D, Nieto-Gil P, Blasco-García C, Alcahuz-Griñán M, Blasco J (2024) Effects of Kinesiotape versus Low-Dye Tape on Pain and Comfort Measures in Patients with Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Life, 14(2).

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In this episode, we discuss everything elbows. We explore: 

• Medial and lateral tendinopathies in the elbow
• Distal biceps rupture
• Usefulness of imaging within the elbow
• Outcome measures within the elbow
• Management of common conditions within the elbow

Dr Leanne Bisset is an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at Griffith University. She is also a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists. Dr Bisset's combined academic and clinical track record is underpinned by her clinical and research experience in Musculoskeletal Health and Persistent Pain. 

Dr Val Jones is a Physiotherapy Specialist working at the Sheffield Shoulder and Elbow Unit. She also works in private practice and lectures internationally about the assessment and rehabilitation of the elbow joint. Val has published in peer reviewed journals and is a previous AHP representative on the British Elbow and Shoulder Society Council, as well as being the current UK national delegate and board member of EUSSER. She is also an associate editor for the Shoulder & Elbow journal.

Want to learn more about the elbow? Dr Val Jones recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “The Elbow Demystified” where she goes into further depth on common elbow conditions and their treatment - https://physio.network/masterclass-jones1

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In this episode with Dr Jennifer James we explore the complex topic of managing obese patients. We discuss: 

• Common musculoskeletal conditions within the obese population
• Role of inflammation in this population
• How to broach difficult conversations with these patients
• Importance of dietary changes over exercise 
• Recommendations we can give these patients within our scope of Physiotherapy
• Motivational Interviewing/Behaviour change techniques 

Dr Jennifer James is a physiotherapist who specialises in obesity care. She has a PhD in which the focus was the development of a complex behaviour change intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour in patients after bariatric surgery. She was recently a NICE specialist committee member for digital weight management services +/- pharmacotherapy support, had an intervention development paper published in the journal Physiotherapy and also recently had an article published in The Conversation.  

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In this episode with Dr Sharon Chan-Braddock, we dive deep into corticosteroid injections. We discuss: 

• How corticosteroid injections work
• How long corticosteroid injections last
• How has has the use of corticosteroid injections changed over time
• Use of local anesthetics with corticosteriod use
• When we should be using corticosteroid injections
• Repeated corticosteroid injections

Dr Sharon Chan-Braddock is a highly experienced Musculoskeletal Medicine clinical academic and Advanced Practice physiotherapist, with many years of diverse experience of MSK across clinical, academic, education and quality agenda areas regionally and nationally. In 2024, Sharon became the first physiotherapist in the UK, and internationally, to gain dual SOMM Fellowship and MACP Membership, which is a recognition of meeting consultant level of practice and International MSK standards of practice set by IFOMPT.

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This episode with Hamish Macauley 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.

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Hamish holds bachelor degrees in Human Movement Science and Physiotherapy as well as a Masters of Sports & Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Hamish is currently Lead Physiotherapist for the Ireland Men's National Rugby Team and has held positions as Head Physiotherapist with the Wallabies Australian Rugby Union Team as well as various AFL and professional Rugby teams. 

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In this episode with Noah Mandel, we discuss a brand new service that is being released by Physio Network on January 28th.

Noah reveals the 'why' behind this service and explains how it will be a fantastic way for clinicians to improve their clinical reasoning.

We hope you are as excited about it as we are!

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In this episode, we discuss pain science and all of its complexities. We explore: 

• The definition of pain and chronic pain
• Pain in total knee replacement recovery
• Patient and therapist expectations and their role in pain
• Perception and awareness in pain
• Language and visualisation strategies and resources in pain
• Spinal pain
• Role of pain in knee OA
• Importance of education in pain management

Professor Lorimer Moseley is a Bradley Distinguished Professor at the University of South Australia. He is interested in pain and other protective feelings. He has written over 400 scientific articles and 7 books. His foundational discoveries and outreach initiatives have led to awards in 15 countries. He leads the non-profit Pain Revolution and in 2020 he was made an Officer Of the Order of Australia for distinguished contribution to pain and its management, education, science communication and physiotherapy, to humanity at large. He lives, works, and rides a very cool e-scooter, on Kaurna Land in Adelaide, South Australia.

Associate Professor Tasha Stanton leads the Persistent Pain Research Group at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) and is co-Director of IIMPACT in Health at The University of South Australia, Adelaide. She is a clinical pain neuroscientist, with original training as a physiotherapist. Her research focuses on pain – why do we have it and why doesn’t it go away? She has a specific interest in chronic pain, osteoarthritis, pain science education, and novel technologies, such as virtual and mediated reality, to enhance exercise engagement.

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In this episode with Brad Beer we discuss running related injuries. We explore: 

• Restoring capacity in the injured runner
• Return to run programs and using RPE in rehabilitation
• Building confidence in treating running athletes
• Risk factors for bone stress injuries
• Tips for navigating rehabilitation with these patients 

This episode is closely tied to Brad’s Practical he 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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Brad Beer is known for his expertise in treating running and triathlon related injuries. He is a physiotherapist with over 17 years experience, an APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist, Exercise Scientist, and former Head Physiotherapist for the Super League Triathlon Series.

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In this episode we explore all things to do with managing patients with Osteoporosis. We cover:

• Factors to consider in treating patients with Osteoporosis
• Importance of fall risk in fracture risk
• Risk assessment calculators and how to use these
• Exercise prescription with this patient population, including those with vertebral fractures
• Recommendations regarding more structured exercise/involvement in sports
• Risks clinicians need to be aware of in this patient population

Want to learn more about managing patients with Osteoporosis? Lora recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Strategies for Osteoporosis Management and Fracture Prevention” where she goes into further depth on managing patients with low bone density. 

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Lora Giangregorio, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, and a Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging. She completed her PhD in Human Biodynamics at McMaster University. She leads the Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab, where her team conducts research on physical activity for older adults and people with osteoporosis. 

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In this episode with Dr Anthony Teoli, we explore a recent paper looking at therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA. We discuss:

• Treatment effects of specific interventions
• Simplistic views in patient improvement
• Potential mechanisms for patient improvement
• Role of anti-inflammatories
• Exercise as treatment for knee and hip OA

👉🏻 See Anthony’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-teoli

Dr Anthony Teoli has a Master's in Physiotherapy and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from McGill University. He works as a physiotherapist specialising in knee osteoarthritis research and clinical outcomes post-knee replacement. He is also the founder of InfoPhysiotherapy, an online platform offering evidence-based courses for rehabilitation professionals.

Reference to article: Runhaar J, Holden M, Hattle M, Quicke J, Healey E, van der Windt D, Dziedzic K, Middelkoop M, Bierma-Zeinstra S, Foster N, The STEER OA Patient Advisory Group; The STEER OA Patient Advisory Group (2023) Mechanisms of action of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA remain a black box phenomenon: an individual patient data mediation study with the OA Trial Bank. RMD Open, 9(3). 

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