In this episode with Dr Michael Mansfield, we discuss all the differing aspects and outcomes of hip and knee surgery. We explore: 

• What is a “successful” surgery? 
• Patient expectations for surgery and how this can shape the post-operative outcome
• Importance of prehabilitation
• Evidence-based individualised rehabilitation 
• Supporting patients through pre and post surgery to get good outcomes

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Dr Michael Mansfield is an Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on improving outcomes in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care, rehabilitation and health inequalities. He leads the ALIGN Network, an interdisciplinary programme with Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust examining how orthopaedic care pathways can be improved, and his work brings together clinical research, evidence synthesis and patient and public involvement to understand how care before and after surgery can better meet patients’ needs.

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In this episode with Dr Rachel Bican, we discuss access for rural and remote areas to healthcare for paediatric physiotherapy. We explore: 

• Current limitations in the healthcare system
• Importance of getting buy-in/partnering with members of the community 
• Importance and process of identifying gaps in the healthcare system
• The role of telehealth and community-based interventions
• What is currently working well in community access programs 

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Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Pediatric FUNctional Mobility Lab (FUN Lab) at Ohio University. Her research focuses on optimizing rehabilitation practices and developing innovative service-delivery models to improve access to care for children with disabilities and their families, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Dr. Bican is also a pediatric physical therapist and educator who is passionate about preparing future clinicians to deliver evidence-informed, family-centered care across practice settings.

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In this episode with Adam Johnson, we discuss a case study he recently completed on a goal keeper with a rectus femoris injury. We explore:

• Reasons for imaging in this patient
• Uses and importance of pre-season screening
• Special tests used to assess quadriceps pain/injury
• Management of a rectus femoris injury (including aspiration of a
  haemotoma)
• Return to play testing
• Key clinical takeaways

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Adam is a physiotherapist who has been working within professional football for fourteen years, with half of this time being within a Premier League first team environment. As a result of this experience he has a keen interest in the management of lower limb muscle injuries, particularly the hamstrings and Rectus Femoris. Adam has also had three articles published within peer-reviewed journals.

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In this episode, we have a discussion with Myles Murphy and Ruth Chimenti to discuss the topic of Achilles Tendinopathy. We explore:

• Subjective and objective assessment of Achilles tendinopathy
• Traditional assessment tests and differential diagnosis
• Boom-bust cycle in tendinopathy
• Difference in management for acute vs chronic tendinopathy
• Current evidence for treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
• Gold standard for loading of tendons

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A/Prof Myles Murphy is a Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist consulting at SportsMed Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia, as well as the Director of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Pain at the University of Notre Dame Australia. A/Prof Murphy completed his PhD in Achilles tendinopathy and his current research focuses on improving the prevention and management of this chronic musculoskeletal condition.

Dr. Ruth Chimenti, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa. She completed her PhD in lower extremity biomechanics and then completed postdocs focusing on ultrasound imaging and pain science. Her current research focus on the evaluation and treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and plantar heel pain. 

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In this episode with Sweekriti, we discuss her research on low back pain and using nudges to decrease low value care. We explore:

• The definition of a patient “nudge” and clinician “nudge"
• How to help people with LBP in the community before presenting to emergency department
• Further research in managing low back pain
• Reducing alerts in EMR

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Dr Sweekriti Sharma is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, a partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District. A public health researcher with expertise in clinical trials and public health approaches to common conditions such as low back pain, she examines how health systems can better support effective, equitable care. Her work aims to strengthen evidence‑based practice and improve population health outcomes.

 Reference to article discussed:

Altinger G, Sharma S, Maher CG et al. (2026) NUDG-ED Study Group. Behavioural nudges to reduce low-value care for low back pain in the emergency department (NUDG-ED): a 2 × 2 factorial, pragmatic cluster randomized trial. CMAJ, 198(13):E486-E499. 

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In this episode with Anju Jaggi, we discuss a case study she recently completed on a dancer with atraumatic shoulder instability. We explore:

• Difference between traumatic and atraumatic stability
• Previous imaging, use of MRarthrogram and role of imaging in shoulder instability
• Objective examination of an unstable shoulder 
• Special testing of an unstable shoulder
• Treatment of the unstable shoulder

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Anju is a Consultant Physiotherapist & Clinical director of Therapies at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOHT). She has over 25 years experience managing shoulder & elbow disorders with a specific interest in complex atraumatic shoulder instability. She has lectured internationally, published work in the field of shoulder rehabilitation; with over 30 peer reviewed publications and up to 5 book chapters. 

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In this episode with Professor Rana Hinman, we discuss telehealth vs in-person physiotherapy for knee OA. We explore:

• The benefits of telehealth
• Situations where telehealth may be better than in-person care
• What makes telehealth work well for individuals
• Limitations of telehealth

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Rana is a research physiotherapist and co-Director of the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on clinical trials of non-drug non-surgical treatment strategies for osteoarthritis, in particular exercise, rehabilitation and biomechanical interventions. Rana's research has a focus on implementation science, and she has a strong interest in developing and implementing methods to increase access to care, including telerehabilitation and digital health strategies. 

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In this episode with Adam Loiacono and Nicol Van Dyk we discuss the topic of injury prevention. We explore:

• What is injury prevention?
• Prevalence of injuries in different sports
• The future of injury prevention
• Individuality within injury prevention
• What the current evidence supports
• Tapping into patient’s motivation for rehabilitation and prehabilitation
• Injury prevention protocols – what role do they play?  
• Return to play protocols
• The role of screening with athletes

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Nicol van Dyk is a trained physiotherapist and performance health researcher. He was Awarded the Ad Astra Fellowship in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sport Science in 2024 after four years with the Irish Rugby Football Union as Medical Research Lead. He relocated to Qatar in 2013, while continuing to provide clinical care for athletes he formed part of the Aspetar Injury and Illness Prevention programme at the Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital. In 2018 Nicol completed his PhD in Health Sciences at Ghent University, Belgium titled “Risk factors for hamstring injuries in professional football players.”

Adam Loiacono has over 15 years of experience providing top-tier rehabilitation and performance training to professional & youth athletes. His career includes reaching the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns in 2021 and the MLS Cup with the New England Revolution in 2014. Adam is a distinguished member of an elite group of physical therapists, holding the prestigious board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association - a credential achieved by only 10% of physical therapists in the United States. 

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In this episode with Bill Taylor, we discuss his recent case study on a young male cyclist with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Bill takes us through: 

• Key differential diagnoses around the pelvic region
• Key subjective findings around the pelvic region
• Treatment of a complex perineal case
• Subjective and Objective Examination
• Pelvic floor cueing tips
• Additional testing to have checked for symptoms such as incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency etc. 

This episode is closely tied to Bill’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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Bill Taylor is a physiotherapist with almost 40 years of experience, including more than 25 years specialising in pelvic health. Internationally recognised as a leading expert in male pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain, he combines manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation and has contributed to several key textbooks in the field. Based in Edinburgh, Bill is Clinical Director of his own pelvic health clinic, teaches at multiple universities, has worked with elite dance organisations including Scottish Ballet for over 20 years, and serves on the boards of both the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy group and Prostate Scotland.

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In this episode with Dr Rocco Cavaleri, we explore chronic pain and all of it’s complexities. We discuss:

·   What is Central sensitisation?

·   What is the difference between acute and chronic pain

·   Can we treat chronic pain?

·   Role of the nervous system in chronic pain

·   Clinical recommendations for treating chronic pain patients

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Dr Rocco Cavaleri is a Senior Lecturer in the Physiotherapy department at Western Sydney University. Rocco completed his PhD in 2022 and also holds a B Health Science (Hons I)/ M Physiotherapy from Western Sydney. He is also an adjunct assistant professor at USC and an honorary research fellow at Queensland University of Technology. Prior to commencing his PhD, he worked clinically as a physiotherapist across both acute and private practice contexts. Rocco currently leads the Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation (BrainStAR) lab.  

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