The Knowledge Exchange

We hosted Physical Therapist and co-founder of Citizen Athletics and E3 Rehab Sam Spinelli to discuss: Online training and TeleHealth. His “why” with social media and the value of mentors. Changes to practice over the years, and his stance on manual therapy. Strength and conditioning for clinical populations. Valgus – motor control cueing or progressively … Continue reading Sam Spinelli – Instagram, TeleHealth and S&C (Rebroadcast) →

We hosted S&C coach and college professor Kyle Poland to chat about: His experiences with chronic back pain The harmful impacts of corrective exercises What was it like studying under Dr. Stuart McGill? How can we inoculate clinicians from misinformation? Unpacking informed consent Follow Kyle at www.instagram.com/tactical_fit

We hosted Physiotherapist and Researcher Karime Mescouto to discuss: A critical reflexive approach to the BPS model and evidence-based practice What is power, and how does it relate to our work as clinicians? How can we better manage power within shared decision-making and informed consent? Expanding our lens with sociological theories and qualitative research approaches … Continue reading Karime Mescouto – Power Dynamics →

We hosted Peter Stilwell and Sabrina Coninx for a discussion on: The Enactive Approach – what is it and what does it add to a BPS approach? What are affordances in the context of pain Practical takeaways and benefits for clinicians working in private practice How can you tell if a clinician is using an … Continue reading Peter Stilwell & Sabrina Coninx – What’s Your Philosophy? →

We hosted Physical Therapist and Instagram star Jacob Templar to discuss: How he used to practice, and what he’s changed Helpful tips for clinicians on Instagram Advice for newgrads who want to post, but feel afraid of being judged Practical ways to learn critical thinking and philosophy How should we respond to misinformation online? Follow … Continue reading Jacob Templar – Strength in Evidence →

We hosted Brisbane-based Physiotherapist and Instagram Meme King Louis Savill to discuss: His journey so far and how he built his business Mistakes made and lessons learnt Most common fallacies in physio and musculoskeletal rehab The challenges applying Evidence-Based Practice, and solutions Advice for clinicians in private practice Follow Louis on Instagram @lousavill_physio

We hosted Raphael Bender from Breathe Education to talk about: How to teach movement and the value of external cues. The best ways to set-up clients for success with motor learning. Spinal flexion in a deadlift. Hypermobility – what we know from research. Thinking critically and staying up-to-date with evidence. Find Raphael at breathe.edu.au. This … Continue reading (Rebroadcast) Raphael Bender – Teaching Movement →

We hosted Quinn Henoch from Clinical Athlete and discussed: Quinn’s journey through S&C and Physical Therapy, and his initial aspirations in school. Constraints-led coaching examples for clinical populations. The tiered approach to rehab and cueing. Position-specific drills and their utility. Updated stances on mobility drills and passive therapy. This is a rebroadcast from April 2020. … Continue reading (Rebroadcast) Quinn Henoch – Dynamic Systems Theory & Mobility Myths →

We hosted Physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Joshua Pate to discuss: Main findings from research on pain in children and adolescents Practical take-homes for clinical practice The nuances of education How might pain science education go wrong? What’s the role of parents, and how might clinicians influence this? Check out Josh’s work at https://joshuawpate.com

Back by popular demand, we hosted Physiotherapists Kit Wisdom and Dr. Shelley Barlow to explore:   The client-clinician relationship, and shifting focus to the shared subjective space Reflecting on our feelings of isolation, overwhelm and shame as undergrads, and how we created safety From techniques and tools, to working with clients, to being with them The … Continue reading Shelley Barlow & Kit Wisdom – Clinical Reflections →