Physio Network

In this episode with Dr Alana Dinsdale we explore assessment of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). We explore:

• The anatomy of the TMJ
• Symptoms of TMJ disorder
• Hypothesis categories in treatment of the TMJ
• Motor control in the TMJ
• Role of screening the Cervical spine

This episode is closely tied to Alana’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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Dr Alana Dinsdale is a physiotherapist, researcher, and lecturer at The University of Queensland, specialising in the management of temporomandibular disorders (TMDs). She completed her PhD at UQ in 2023, focusing on disability and management strategies for individuals with persistent intra-articular TMDs. With a strong clinical background in private practice physiotherapy, Alana is dedicated to advancing TMD management through research, education, and collaboration. 

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In this episode with Dr Kieran Richardson, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a patient who ruptured her ACL and her recovery process with non-surgical management. We cover:

• The role and importance of knee flexion in recovery from ACL rupture
• Bracing and weight-bearing in conservative management
• Telehealth objective assessment
• Education and advice during rehabilitation
• Treatment plan and the three phases involved

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Dr. Kieran is a Specialist Physiotherapist and the Director of Global Specialist Physiotherapy, a consultancy company providing Professional Development, Formal Mentoring and Non-surgical opinions for patients. Kieran and his team of academics, expert clinicians and researchers consult to multiple clinics, health care professionals and patients in Perth, Western Australia, and well as nationally and internationally via online platforms. You can find out more information about his Global services through: globalspecialistphysio.com

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In this episode, we discuss the management of lower limb tendinopathy. We explore: 

• Current evidence based management of tendinopathy
• Differential diagnosis of tendinopathy and peritenon
• Role of compression in tendinopathy
• Speed of exercises used in rehabilitation
• Patient specificity for exercise prescription
• Importance of load in rehabilitation
• Role of inflammation in tendons

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Do you want to learn more about tendons? Ebonie recently did a practical with Physio Network on this topic. 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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Dr Seth O’Neill has been teaching and researching at the University of Leicester since 2006. He currently acts as the research director for the school of healthcare and as the deputy head of school. His research spans sporting populations and NHS groups and predominately focuses on tendon disease - tendinopathy or ruptures. He has completed a PhD on achilles tendinopathy. Seth is currently researching tendon structure and changes that occur during health and disease along with biopsychosocial interventions for tendinopathy and back pain and developing an international database of calf injuries.

Dr Ebonie Rio is a Sports Physiotherapist at the Victorian Institute of Sport, The Australian Ballet, and she consults to multiple AFL, Rugby, elite Soccer and Basketball clubs. She is the Principle Research Fellow at The Australian Ballet, a joint position with La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. Ebonie co-leads activities in the High Performance 2032+ Strategy in Research and Innovation. She is the Deputy Manager of the Physiotherapy Department at VIS and co-chairs the research council. 

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In this episode with Daniel Chang we discuss the myriad of challenges that can occur with starting your own Physiotherapy clinic. We explore:

• Components of rapport building
• Patient first impressions
• The role of rejection in character building
• When to delegate tasks to other staff

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Dan graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2019 and has been making waves in the world of physiotherapy ever since. With experience in both private practice and aged care, he’s developed a deep passion for three things: perfecting the art of dumpling appreciation, building strong and meaningful connections with his patients, and helping students navigate the ins and outs of private practice. Two years ago, he took the leap and opened his own physiotherapy clinic in Melbourne, where he’s now focused on expanding his business and making a lasting impact in the field.

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In this episode with Chris Juneau, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a circus performer with a subscapularis/latissimus dorsi injury. We cover:

• Surgery vs conservative management
• Objective assessment of this patient
• Use of phone apps for measurement of force production
• Return to “play” through graded exposure
• Gamification of treatment (use of a Tindeq in treatment)

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Chris Juneau is a residency-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy with extensive expertise in sports medicine and athletic performance. He holds a fellowship in strength and conditioning and a Master of Philosophy in biomechanics. Chris completed his graduate and post-graduate education at esteemed institutions, including the University of St. Augustine, The Ohio State University, the University of Louisville, and Auckland University of Technology. He remains an active contributor to the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and various educational roles within residency and fellowship programs.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 

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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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