The Knowledge Exchange

How can we build a profitable practice whilst respecting ethical healthcare? How can we grow a clinic whilst helping people get back into their activities and promoting self-management and independence? We gathered Luke Postlethwaite from The Biomechanics, Dave Renfrew from Newcastle Performance Physio, and Dave Moen from Form Physiotherapy to discuss perhaps the biggest topic … Continue reading Business Roundtable →

Join us for a nuanced discussion on manual therapy with Massage Therapist Toby Coy, Osteopath Lauren Retica and Chiropractor Perttu Riipinen. How to use manual therapy within an interactor model Specific circumstances where manual therapy can be helpful, and where it can be unhelpful. How to manage patient expectations whilst acknowledging the messages we want … Continue reading Manual Therapy Roundtable →

We hosted physiotherapist, senior lecturer and researcher Jane Chalmers to discuss: What do we know about pelvic health and pelvic pain? The differences in pelvic pain amongst males and females. Myth-busting the trigger point narrative. Questions all clinicians should ask their patients. Barriers to applying a BPS approach in both practice and research. Follow Jane’s … Continue reading Jane Chalmers – Pelvic Pain →

We hosted Ryan Whited of Paragon Athletics to discuss: Why he changed his assessment approach and what consultations consist of now. Medicalised terms and the impact of language we use. How to normalise pain from interventions to signage. How we can lead by example and influence our local communities. Ways to market a health-centred approach. … Continue reading Ryan Whited – Changing the Culture of Pain →

We had an awesome discussion with Claire Zai on – How to best support women entering the world of strength training The nuances of programming around a women’s menstrual cycle What matters most when training female athletes Myths and misconceptions about birth control Inter- and intra- individual differences in training adaptations between men and women … Continue reading Claire Zai – Female Training Considerations →

We had a discussion with nutrition expert Gabrielle Fundaro on: The nuances of weight loss and why it’s not just calories in vs calories out. The benefits of weight loss, looking at the behaviours not just the outcome. The harms and risks associated with the pursuit of weight loss. Anti-Diet vs Diet Culture, and meeting … Continue reading Gabrielle Fundaro – Coaching, and the Nuances of Dieting →

We spoke with Clara Toperosa to discuss: Differences between her formal education and clinical practice. The most helpful and least helpful aspects of university. How to build up your confidence as a new practitioner. The value of mentoring and a supportive team environment. Advice for students and newgrads. Find Clara at thebiomechanics.com.au.

We talked to Accredited Exercise Physiologist Michael Ferma about: The challenges and barriers for person-centred care in Workcover Rehab. How he incorporates a person-centred approach with NDIS participants. The value of reflecting on our own experiences of pain. The most common unhelpful narratives heard from clients, and how to manage them. Examples of client wins … Continue reading Michael Ferma – Person-Centred Practice in NDIS and Workcover →

We hosted pain advocate Trevor Barker for a discussion on: Trevor’s lived experience and journey with chronic pain. How to avoid leaving clients thinking their pain is all “in their head”. Strategic communication tips for those who aren’t yet ready to hear about pain science. Features patients should look for in a healthcare professional. Facilitating … Continue reading Trevor Barker – Advice from a Patient →

We spoke with AEP, researcher and director of the Knowledge Exchange and The Biomechanics Brendan Mouatt to discuss: The backfire effect and how to work with our cognitive dissonance and biases. How the Knowledge Exchange courses have evolved over the years. How he used to measure clinical success, and what matters most now. At what … Continue reading Brendan Mouatt – Cognitive Dissonance and Measuring Success →