The Knee Gurus

Lilliana France and Natalie Dau are a powerful Mother-Daughter combination based in Singapore. Natalie, a 14-year-old elite junior basketball player, and her Mum, Natalie, are elite amateur Ultra-Runners and fitness social media influencers. Unfortunately, Lilliana recently ruptured her ACL playing basketball, and after consulting with local doctors and Tom Cross himself in Sydney, the family decided to try the Cross-Bracing Protocol to facilitate the healing of her ACL. We hear their story of the injury until the pivotal 12-week post-injury MRI. I hope you enjoy this episode:

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In this episode of The Knee Gurus we’re very lucky to be joined by ACL rehab legend, Mick Hughes. 
Mick is a sport and exercise physiotherapist and founder of Learn. Physio, an online learning module for physiotherapists. Mick, along with Randall Cooper, is also a co-author of the Melbourne ACL rehabilitation guide, which was ground-breaking at the time for being the first to publish some concrete function based progression guidelines for post-operative ACL in opposed to time-based progressions.

In this episode we talk about how the Melbourne ACL came to be published, and what markers we should be aiming for at various stages post-surgery. We discuss open chain V closed chain exercises and how the Melbourne ACL guide can be used post-injury, for people who decide not to have the operation and if it can be used for people coming out of the Cross Bracing Protocol.

I hope you enjoy this chat with Mick Hughes.

This is one of my favourite episodes yet. 
James is a Master’s Sports Physiotherapist, working at the Stadium Sports Clinic in Sydney since 2012. He has been involved in the Cross Bracing Protocol since patient No. 1 almost ten years ago. He has assisted in writing the protocol therapist guidelines and educates physiotherapists on managing patients through the bracing regime. He has been involved with over 200 patients who have successfully undertaken the Cross Bracing Protocol and seen them return to having a healed ACL.

In this episode, we speak about the beginnings of CBP, what patients can expect if they go through the protocol, and some tips and tricks for managing the time with the knee at 90 degrees. We also discuss what he sees in the future of ACL management, and gives valuable advice for people who have just torn their ACL and are considering their treatment options.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with James Kazaglis.

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa.

Dr Tim Sayers is a renowned physiotherapist with a passion for optimizing rehabilitation through the use of technology and exercise science. As a co-founder of the Melbourne CBD Sports Physiotherapy clinic, Tim has established himself as a leader in his field. With a PhD in biomechanics and a special interest in ACL rehabilitation, he has developed an innovative approach that has made his clinic one of the best-equipped in all of Australia. 

During his early career, Tim completed a placement with us at Niseko Physio, where we saw first-hand his commitment to excellence. In this episode, Tim shares his insights on a range of topics, including strength training, power training, return to running, and metrics for return to sport and running. His data-based approach to rehabilitation is both effective and efficient, delivering results that speak for themselves. 

Join us for an engaging and informative chat with Dr. Tim Sayers, and discover the cutting-edge techniques that are revolutionizing the world of physiotherapy. using a range of data-based training and measurement machines. It reminded me of our Elite Therapy Clinics in Tokyo and Singapore. As a side note, Tim completed an undergraduate student placement with us in Niseko Physio in the early 2010s.

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa.

In this week's episode of The Knee Gurus we chat with Jess Cunningham, the author of the book ‘POP: When sports brings us to our knees’.

We discuss her book, the psychological nature of patients overcoming ACL injuries, our changing beliefs on ACL healing techniques, and Jess’s recommendations on how to get on the correct path to recovering  your mojo after tearing your ACL.

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa

In this week's episode of The Knee Gurus. We are lucky enough to chat again with rockstar researcher Dr. Stephanie Filbay. Stephanie is the first author of the recently published Cross Bracing protocol. We discuss the details of the Cross Bracing Protocol research, how we can decide who might be a good candidate for surgery vs. non-surgery, and get some inside information on the latest results from participants in the CBP. We also discuss the research on all aspects of ACL.

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa.
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In this episode, we have a discussion with Professor Ian Harris, an Orthopaedic Surgeon based out of Liverpool, Sydney. Ian is also an author, writing the books "Surgery: The Ultimate Placebo" and "Hippocrasy." We delve into Prof. Harris's thoughts and opinions on the effects of surgery, both physical and mental, the scientific evidence-based practice comparing the requirements for surgery vs medications, sham surgery, control groups, and what to look for when choosing a surgeon. We also explore the health benefits of weight loss for improving osteoarthritis, joint replacement surgery outcomes for knees and hips, and uncover Prof. Harris's thoughts on ACL reconstruction surgery, healing and the Cross-bracing protocol. 

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa.

In this week's episode, we speak to Dr Steven Duhig, No. 42 of the first 80 patients in the Cross Bracing Protocol case series of the novel bracing protocol. In this episode, Steven discusses why he decided to enter the protocol after rupturing his ACL playing football.  He has plenty of advice and feedback for people considering their management options and gives a view into the future of ACL management.

The Knee Gurus is an educational podcast hosted by physiotherapist Bevan Colless. Bevan has a special interest in knee injuries and operates Asia Physio, with clinics in Niseko, Nozawa, Hakuba, Myoko, Tokyo, Singapore and Okinawa.

After a hiatus, The Knee Gurus is back to bring more content for people interested in best practice management of knee injuries.  
During our time off, a lot has occurred in knee injury management. 

Tech has made its way into knee management, with objective measures using devices made to measure strength and power. they are moving from the professional sporting club sphere into private health setting for the general public. We outline this move and have some interviews with key players in this area lined up.

The publishing of the Cross Bracing Protocol (CBP) has seen many people question long held beliefs around ACL healing and acute care management. We give a brief outline into the study and have some intervies lined up with researchers and participants.

 

We were very fortunate to share this fascinating story of professional rugby player Mitch Short, and the ACL rupture he suffered on debut. Mitch is joined by long-time NSW Waratahs and current Australian Wallabies team doctor Sharon Flahive, who was the treating physician at the time. 

In 2018,  Mitch Short was the third-choice scrum-half for the NSW Waratahs rugby team. Prior to a tour to South Africa to play the Bulls in Durban, first-choice half Nick Phipps was down with a calf strain, so Mitch was on the bench set to make his Super Rugby debut. With about 15 minutes remaining in the game, Mitch came on, and with one of his first touches of the ball, he twisted and felt his knee go numb. Mitch completed the game and even scored a try but the medical staff later confirmed that he had ruptured his ACL.

It became apparent very early on that Mitch was an 'elite coper' and continued to function at a very high level as the tour continued to Argentina. After the second-choice scrum-half Jake Gordon suffered a concussion, Mitch was next-in-line to make his run-on debut. But could he start a game of international standard rugby with a recently torn ACL? Listen in as we hear the full story from Mitch and Dr Flahive.