The Flexing Physio

By Daniel

It's simple, it's just Dan Chang and a microphone and a line up of some pretty cool and fun guests. Dan's a Physio based in Melbourne, Australia and he's passionate in connecting with students and new... more

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The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.

The Flexing Physio episodes:

July 06, 2023 #75 trang nguyen - how to overcome imposter syndrome???
Welcome to a raw conversation between Dan Chang aka the flexing physio and Trang Nguyen used to be a physio + S&C coach with a keen interest in treating runners but NOW... coaches and mentors women in all aspects of life and building them into the best version of themselves.
I feel so motivated after speaking with Trang and I hope you take away a couple of key points as well after listening to this poddy.
As always, thank you for listening and much love <3

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang

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45min
June 22, 2023#74 noah mandel - new grad mistakes, rebooking patients, confidence+knowledge, acl surgery
YOOO what's good flexing physio fam??? In this week's poddy episode, we meet noah mandel, a new grad physio from Canada who's been doing good and honest work in physio world and social media world to spread evidence based and practical information and advice for us physiotherapists. See below the stuff we chatted about. It was a pleasure spinning a yarn with noah!!!
Biggest mistakes new grads tend to make (6:17)

Rebooking patients (11:10)

How to gain knowledge and confidence as a new grad (17:34)

When is a total knee replacement suggested (24:04)

Plyometric exercise with patients (26:09)

Recommending ACL surgery (29:39)

Follow Noah on instagram:
- https://instagram.com/noahmandel.physio?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
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36min
June 08, 2023#73 sport's physio w/ joseph bisignano PART 2 - concussions, rec fem strains, golden tips for students
What's up ladies and gentlenuts, welcome to PART 2 of my conversation with Joseph Bisignano. In this episode we chat about how to assess concussion, rec fem strains and we finish up on some golden tips for new grads and students who wanna dip their lil toes into the sport's world.
Give me a follow:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
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19min
May 25, 2023#72 sport's physio with joseph bisignano - day in the life, mullets, craziest injury PART 1
What's up ladies and gentlenuts, I would like to introduce to you Joseph Bisignano who is a physiotherapist and works with an AFL team as their head physio. In this episode we discuss:
What does a full sports coverage day look like to you?
Does your role include combing the players mullets? (8:20)
Do you travel with the team and if so, what does the schedule look like? (9:12)
What is the craziest/most gruesome injury you’ve seen on the footy field? (11:31)

What do you do when you run onto the field? (13:24)

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
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17min
May 11, 2023#71 do osteos hate physios? part 2 with osteo michael morris - difference between osteo/physio/chiro, is cereal soup, most boring ailment to treat
Ladies and Gentlenuts, I officially welcome you to PART 2 of my fun conversation with Osteo Michael Morris (based at Reform Clinic in Kew, Melbourne). If you haven't listened to part 1, go ahead and do that first! But otherwise, I do hope you enjoy this episode with lots of laughs!!

Timestamps:
When should people see osteo instead of physio and vice versa? (0:24)

What's the difference between physio, osteo and chiro? (6:31)

What is the bases of osteopathy and how has it changed over the years? (9:40)

Fun questions from Michael's followers (13:52)

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang

Michael Morris's socials:
- IG: @michaelmorrisosteo
- @reformclinicsau
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19min
April 27, 2023#70 do physios hate osteos? ft dr michael morris - biggest work icks, sexiest names, how to mx and ax strong gym junkies
Ladiiiies and gentlenuts, I come to you live from Osteo Michael Morris's office located at Reform Clinic (Kew) right here in the heart of Melbourne. Prior to recording this podcast, we demolished our chest, shoulders and back in an upper body workout and took too much pre workout, so if we speak too fast/loud, we apologise in advance. See below the time stamps if you wanna skip to the juicy parts.. Jokes... the whole episode is juicy. Bear in mind, this is only part 1 of our conversation, tune in in a fortnight for PART 2!!!!!

Timestamps:
- Who is Michael? (1:23)

- What is your favourite smell? (7:13)

- What is your ick as a health professional? (8:31)

- What do you think is the sexiest name for a male and female? (11:20)

- Would you rather rupture your acl or achilles? (12:35)

- How do you about assessing and rehabbing an avid gym goer who is 'objectively' strong? (16:10)

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang

Michael Morris's socials:
- IG: @michaelmorrisosteo
- @reformclinicsau
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22min
April 13, 2023#69 how to poo better - Julia Hlaing (@pelvic strong), deadlifting & leaking, lifting belts, x's for pelvic floor, breathing, new grad advice
WELCOME to part 2 of my conversation with Julia Hlaing (aka @pelvicstrong). I loved this chat and feel so motivated and inspired. See below the time stamps of our conversation:
deadlifting and leaking (0:21)

wearing lifting belts (3:28)

good exercises for pelvic floor strengthening (6:49)

breathing for pelvic floor (11:12)

how to poo better (14:31)

advice to new grad self (16:02)
Have a blessed day everyone and again, thank you to everyone who sent in your questions xox

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Follow Julia on social media:
- IG: @pelvicstrong
- Website: https://pbphysiotherapy.com.au
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19min
March 30, 2023#68 pelvic health chats (with Julia Hlaing) - pathway to pelvic health, misconceptions, how to talk about it, period pain
Ladies and gentlenuts, I introduce to you in this week's episode, Julia Hlaing (@pelvicstrong) as we chat about all things pelvic health and physiotherapy. See below the time stamps of part 1 of our conversation.
If you were a physio tool, what would you be? (1:26)

Makes makes Julia, Julia? (3:04)

Pathway for a new grad to becoming a pelvic health specialist? (4:20)

Common misconception (8:10)

How do we as general physios talk about pelvic health with patients without offending them? (9:44)

Is primary dysmenorrhea normal? How do we manage symptoms? (13:54)
Tune in, in 2 week's time to hear part 2 of our yarn.
My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang

Follow Julia on social media:
- IG: @pelvicstrong
- Website: https://pbphysiotherapy.com.au
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19min
March 16, 2023#67 the barbell osteo (part 2) coaching someone through injury, "pre-activation" exercises, communication and advice for new grads
Welcome to final part of my conversation with THE BARBELL OSTEO - Dr Caity Haniver based here in Melbourne. See below what we chat about:
As a health professional, how would you coach and guide someone through an injury if they have a pretty soon deadline.

What are your thoughts on ‘pre lifting’ activation exercises.

How would you communicate to an athlete who you think shouldn’t compete in an upcoming event that is important to them?

What is one piece of advice you would give new graduates (both physio or osteo).
I hope you enjoy this episode xox

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang

The Barbell Osteo:
https://www.thebarbellosteo.com
IG: @thebarbellosteo
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24min
March 09, 2023#66 chats with the barbell osteo (Dr Caity Haniver) - how important is technique, most common injuries, are "niggles" bad?
This week I am joined by the one and only Dr. Caity Haniver AKA The Barbell Osteo who’s based here in Melbourne as we record this live from her office. It was so good to chat with her about weightlifting, importance of technique, coaching patients, communication around injuries and many more exciting topics. Caity is a health professional who truly places her patients goals and needs first and does everything she can to guide them in achieving their goals and more!
See below our conversation time stamps:
Describe yourself in 3 words (6:41)

Favourite smell (7:03)

Most common injuries Caity sees in lifters (7:55)

How important is ‘technique’ (10:21)

As a lifter, how much attention to place on the ‘niggles’ (16:58)

My socials:
- IG: @theflexingphysio
- Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
...more
23min

FAQs about The Flexing Physio:

How many episodes does The Flexing Physio have?

The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.