In this episode, we discuss patellofemoral pain (PFP). We explore: 

• What is happening structurally in PFP? 
• Differential diagnosis around the knee
• Role of effusion and crepitus in PFP
• Assessment of patients with suspected PFP
• Role of squatting in objective assessments and treatment
• What factors may lead to chronicity
• Evidence based management of PFP
• Role of blood flow restriction within PFP

Want to learn more about patellofemoral pain? Claire Robertson has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Patellofemoral Pain” where she goes into further depth on this topic. 

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Claire Robertson qualified in 1994 with a BSc(hons) Physiotherapy. She has since obtained her MSc Physiotherapy, in 2003, and PGCE in 2006. Claire has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice, and currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Fortius, London spending an hour per patient and liaising closely with their treating clinician. Claire has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.  

Dr Lisa Hoglund, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT is a professor, board-certified orthopedic specialty physiotherapist, and researcher. She has more than 30 years’ experience as a clinician helping people with musculoskeletal conditions of all ages achieve their goals of returning to work, sport, or increased activity. Dr. Hoglund teaches courses in musculoskeletal physical therapy and differential diagnosis at Thomas Jefferson University. 

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In this episode with Dr Tim Mcgrath we explore return to play assessment of athletes post ACL reconstruction. We discuss:

• The importance of making the rehab specific to the patient’s end goal
• High risk manoeuvres in rehab/return to play (RTP)
• How important is RTP testing?
• RTP testing essentials 

This episode is closely tied to Tim’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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Tim is a Sports Physiotherapist with over 20 years professional practice & professional sport experience. He is currently working as Senior Director of Player Health & Performance for the Washington Commanders NFL team in the USA. Tim completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sports & Exercise (UCRISE) at the University of Canberra on the topic of ACL rehabilitation and return to sport following knee injury in 2016.

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In this episode with Mike Reinold, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a baseball player with a medial ulnar collateral ligament injury - also known as a “Tommy Johns injury”. We cover:

• Initial presentation of the patient
• Important subjective questioning in this population
• Differential diagnosis around the medial elbow region
• Importance of load management in baseball
• Management of ulnar collateral ligament injury

This episode is closely tied to Mike’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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Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. He is a noted author, lecturer, consultant, researcher, and clinician. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimise, and enhance their performance. He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

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In this episode with Anju Jaggi, we discuss non-traumatic shoulder instability. We cover:

• What predicts which patients will respond well to physiotherapy?
• Mental health and self efficacy in this population
• Goals of physiotherapy in individuals with this condition
• Exercise prescription in this population
• Realistic expectations for recovery

This episode is closely tied to Anju’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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Anju has over 25 years of experience at the RNOHT, specialising in managing complex shoulder dysfunction. She is an active researcher and educator, having led clinical trials, published extensively, and lectured internationally. A former EUSSER President and BESS Council member, she is passionate about advancing shoulder rehabilitation and promoting physiotherapy worldwide.

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In this episode, we dive into the topic of strength and conditioning in rehabilitation. We discuss:

• Ways to monitor athletes/patients during their rehab
• Best pieces of S&C equipment for physios to have in the clinic
• How physios can improve their S&C prescription
• Challenges with loading in rehab
• The role of rate of force development in rehab

Want to learn more about strength and conditioning? Dr Claire Minshull recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Practice-Changing Principles of Strength & Conditioning for Physios” where she goes into further depth on this topic. 

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Dr Claire Minshull is an internationally respected tutor, researcher, and consultant specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and neuromuscular training. She has a PhD in neuromuscular physiology and has worked extensively in academia, clinical practice, and elite sports. She is currently Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University and Claire’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, particularly in optimising muscle function.

Lachlan Wilmot is a leading strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years’ experience working across elite sport and athlete development. He spent 8 years as the Senior Athletic Performance Coach specialising in strength and power at the GWS Giants AFL Club based in Sydney, after previous involvement with the AIS-AFL Academy and NSW/ACT AFL Academy. He is now the Director of Coaching and Performance at Athletes Authority, co-leads performance for the NSW Swifts, and sits on the board of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association. 

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In this episode with Laura Opstedal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers - the rehabilitation of a basketball player who sustained an ACL injury and underwent ACL reconstruction using patella tendon graft. We cover:

• How the injury occurred & this player's previous ACL injury history
• The rehabilitation process - including use of KPI’s and force capacity testing
• Working through “mishaps” in rehabilitation
• Deceleration vs acceleration exposure in ACL rehabilitation

This episode is closely tied to Laura’s case study she 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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Laura Opstedal, PT, DPT, began her physical therapy career in 2001 after graduating from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. She is dual board certified in Orthopaedics and Sports, a USA Weightlifting Level 2 coach, and founded Build Physio & Performance in 2019 and Build Gym in 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. Her expertise spans ACL rehabilitation, bone stress injuries, complex knee issues, injury management in high-performance athletes, and the use of advanced testing technologies. 

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In this episode with Dr Steven Kamper we discuss an interesting new paper on the effects of various treatments for low back pain vs placebo. We explore:

• Limitations and strengths of the paper
• The key findings of this research
• Clinical takeaways to use in your practice
• And more!

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Dr Steven Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has over 190 publications in peer-reviewed journals, has presented his work in >10 countries, and received >$5 million in competitive research funding from Australia, Ireland, Canada, and Norway. Steve is senior editor of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, associate editor in the Cochrane Back and Neck Group, Vice-chair of the Executive Organising Committee of the International Back and Neck Pain Forum. 

Reference to article -  Cashin AG, Furlong BM, Kamper SJ, et al (2025) Analgesic effects of non-surgical and non-interventional treatments for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomised trials. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, 30, 222-232.

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In this episode with Luke Murray we discuss Paul Ingraham’s e-book on plantar fasciitis. We cover:

• Common causes of plantar fasciitis
• Is stretching effective for plantar fasciitis?
• Strengthening for the treatment of plantar fasciitis
• And more!

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Luke is a Specialist Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist who has previously worked for Arsenal Football Club, London Irish Rugby Club & the National Health Service. Luke was a Strength & Conditioning intern at Chiefs Super Rugby & Rowing New Zealand throughout the 2014 season. He has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from University of Limerick in Ireland and MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton in England.

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In this episode with Dr Sophie Heywood, we discuss the role of aquatic physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. We explore: 

• What does the evidence say about aquatic based physiotherapy? 
• What does aquatic physiotherapy involve?
• Populations which do well in the pool compared to on land
• Role of aquatic physiotherapy in chronic pain
• Importance of progressive overload
• Role of “drag” in the pool 

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Dr Sophie Heywood is a Titled sports and exercise physiotherapist who has completed a PhD in clinical reasoning, biomechanics and functional aquatic exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. She currently works at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre and Hydro Functional Fitness, and oversees the foundational and advanced training in aquatic physiotherapy at the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

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In this episode, we discuss manual therapy. We explore: 

• Patient expectations of manual therapy
• How does manual therapy work? 
• Current evidence for manual therapy
• Is manual therapy an important part of our Physiotherapy toolkit? 
• How is the current teaching of manual therapy? 
• What is the future of manual therapy in Physiotherapy? 
• How manual therapy differs between the public and private settings

Johnny Smith is the Director of Thorpes Physiotherapy and has worked in private practice for the last 11 years. Prior to that, he was an Extended Scope Physiotherapist in the NHS. He qualified in 2003 and completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine in 2008.  He have been teaching with SOMM since 2008 and is currently the Chair of Education for the Society and Module Coordinator for the Foundation courses. He is also an injection therapist.

Darren currently works as an Advanced Clinical Physiotherapist in Cumbria. He qualified from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009 and has worked in a variety of settings in the NHS over the past 16 years. He completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal medicine in 2017 and following this completed my Teaching Fellowship with SOMM and have been lecturing on SOMM courses since then. He is now a module co-ordinator on the foundation diploma. He is an injection therapist and a non-medical prescriber. 

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