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In this episode we explore a recent paper which showed that female athletes' with greater psychological readiness had a higher risk of second ACL injury after primary ACL reconstruction, in which Ryan was the lead author. We discuss: 

• How and when to use questionnaires in ACL rehab
• The interesting finding from this paper of higher ACL re-injury rates in those who scored higher in the ACL-RSI questionnaires
• Return to sport readiness and which athletes we might want to hold back for longer to prevent second ACL injury
• The importance of communication and discussions in ACL rehab

Dr. Zarzycki received his PT degree from the University of Delaware in 2003 and his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware in 2018.  Between degrees, Dr. Zarzycki practiced for 10 years in sports and orthopedic physical therapy. His research interests lie in athletes after traumatic knee injury with an emphasis on ACL injuries.  

Reference to the paper that Ryan discusses here - 

Zarzycki R, Cummer K, Arhos E, Failla M, Capin JJ, Smith AH, Snyder-Mackler L (2024) Female Athletes With Better Psychological Readiness Are at Higher Risk for Second ACL Injury After Primary ACL Reconstruction. Sports Health, 16(1): 149-154.

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In this episode with Robin Kerr, we explore a recent paper looking at the addition of manual therapy to an exercise program for subacromial shoulder pain. We discuss: 

• Discrepancies in current shoulder research
• Importance of individual patient treatment selection
• Exercises used within this paper for shoulder rehabilitation 
• Manual therapy within treatment
• Importance of subgrouping in research

👉🏻 See Robin’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-kerr1

Reference to paper - Michener L, McClure P, Tate A, Bailey L, Seitz A, Straub R, Thigpen C (2023) Adding Manual Therapy to an Exercise Program Improves Long-term Patient Outcomes Over Exercise Alone in Patients with Subacromial Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial. JOSPT, Published Online, 0,1-31

Robin Kerr is an Australian trained physiotherapist with over three decades of clinical experience. Her special interests lay in helping patients with pelvic floor and lumbo-pelvic dysfunction. She is heavily trained in biomechanics and gait lab running analysis and continues to assist elite athletes with injuries. 

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Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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In this episode with JF Esculier, we explore the new acronym of “PEACE and LOVE” in acute musculoskeletal injuries. We discuss:

• What each of the letters in the acronym means and the evidence behind them being used in an acute setting
• The evidence behind icing in acute injuries
• Ice vs heat in acute injuries
• The inflammatory response in acute musculoskeletal injuries

Jean-Francois (JF) Esculier PT PhD is a Canadian physiotherapist and clinician-researcher. His main research interests include knee pain, treatments for common musculoskeletal injuries, and running biomechanics and footwear. JF leads the Research & Development division at The Running Clinic, is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia and practices at his clinic, MoveMed Physiotherapy.

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Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Physiotherapist’s role in discussing both surgical and non-surgical options with the patient
• Early surgery vs delayed surgery
• Cross-bracing protocol for non-operative ACL management
• How to have the conversation of treatment options for patients
• What type of meniscal tears (in the presence of ACL Injury) are recommended for surgery vs non-surgical management
• Osteoarthritis in surgical vs non-surgical management
• Return to sport post ACL injury

Want to learn more about non-surgical ACL Rehabilitation? Kieran recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Non-surgical Management of ACL Tears" where he goes into further depth on this topic. 

👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial - https://physio.network/podcast-richardsonfilbay
 
A/Prof Steph Filbay is an NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow, Dame Kate Campbell Fellow and Principal Research Fellow within the Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. A/Prof Filbay leads a team aiming to improve outcomes for people with ACL injury across the lifespan. 

Dr Kieran Richardson is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist who is passionate about patients undertaking physiotherapy rehabilitation to solve their pain and injury problems, prior to opting for imaging, injections or surgery. Kieran has a special interest in ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tear non-surgical management, and runs national workshops and lectures on this topic. Kieran utilises a research-based, comprehensive approach to each client as an individual, tailoring a specific management plan to achieve significant long-term outcomes. 

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Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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In this episode with Andrew Wallis, we discuss:

• Importance of posture in hip dysplasia
• How to treat posture in hip dysplasia
• Strength training for rehabilitation of hip dysplasia
• Importance of patient based assessment and treatment
• Radiology in hip dysplasia

See Part 1 of Andrew’s podcast here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CE24YTyQUXByJAlTl9Q1y?si=QEeV68kcST-Bd5qoYynuxw

Andrew is an APA Sports and Manipulative Physiotherapist who is currently employed at St. Kilda Football Club (since 2007) and works privately at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Sports Medicine. Over the last 20 years, Andrew has worked in both a clinical setting and within the elite sporting environment at Melbourne Victory, Adelaide Thunderbirds, SACA Redbacks, V8 Supercars, triathlon and athletics.

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Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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In this episode with Dr Allison Ezzat we talk about the GLA:D Program (Good Life With Osteoarthritis Denmark) which is a rehabilitation program for hip and knee Osteoarthritis. We discuss: 

• GLA:D outcomes for individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis
• Pros and cons of GLA:D delivered in-person vs telehealth
• How to assist patients to self-management from the program
• How we can market this rehabilitation program better to patients

This episode is closely tied to Allison’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.

👉🏻 Watch Allison’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/practicals-ezzat 

Dr. Allison Ezzat is a physiotherapist and postdoctoral research fellow at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Allison has been involved in Good Life with osteoArthritis in Demark (GLA:D) in Canada since 2017 sitting on numerous national leadership committees as well as working clinically with patients who have osteoarthritis both in-person and virtually. 

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Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network

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In this episode we discuss: 

• History of corticosteroid injections
• Evidence base behind corticosteroid injections
• Effectiveness of injection therapy
• Injection therapy for specific conditions e.g. Frozen shoulder, RC related disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow
• Risks and benefits of corticosteroid injections

Want to learn more about Injection Therapy? Nick recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Injection therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders” where he goes into further depth on everything you need to know about injection therapy. 

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Nick Livadas is an advanced practice physiotherapist and clinical lead for a community musculoskeletal service in the United Kingdom. He combines his clinical caseload with a lecturing position at Teesside University where he leads on an injection therapy masters module. He is currently studying for his PhD and has published academic articles in a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Key principles of sports rehab
• Importance of dynamometry and measurement tools in rehab, and how to implement them in your clinical practice
• Potential complications of working with athletes and how to overcome this
• Importance of load management in rehab
• Sports rehab considerations in ACL rehab; including working with the surgeon & athlete readiness for return to play
• Sports rehab considerations for swimmers
• Phone applications for use in return to play testing

Want to learn more about sports rehabilitation? Dr Teddy Wilsey recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called, “Exercise Prescription in Sports Rehab” where he goes into further depth on all the latest research for all things related to sports rehabilitation. 

👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial - https://physio.network/masterclass-willsey1

Dr. Teddy Willsey is a Physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and sports performance coach. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and specifically in return to sports rehab. Teddy’s expertise lies in the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions while emphasising exercise and movement as the primary means of recovery. 

Dr Travis Pollen is a personal trainer and has completed a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (Drexel University). He also holds a master’s degree in Biomechanics and Movement Science (University of Delaware). His research interests focus on movement screening, injury risk appraisal, and return to play testing in athletes. Travis’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance and reducing the chasm between research and practice.

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In this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss:

• The implications of this paper for our patients
• The difference and the relationship between muscle power and muscle strength
• Best tests to use to assess power output in your patients
• How you can use strength exercises to improve power in patients of all ages with and without equipment
• Importance of power and strength for balance training in this population

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

Dr Mariana Wingood is a clinician, a program director of a CEU company that provides courses related to Geriatrics, and has a PhD on physical activity prescription among physical therapists.

Reference to article: Simpkins C, Yang F (2022) Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults. J Biomech, 134, 111018. 

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This episode with Dr Ebonie Rio 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.

Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-rio1

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.

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