The NAF Physio Podcast

By Adam Meakins

What's The NAF Physio Podcast about?

Hosted by Adam Meakins and Greg Lehman The "Not Another F**king" Physio Podcast promises to be unlike any other! Be prepared for critical critique, dubious debate, quirky questions and lots of bad language!

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The NAF Physio Podcast episodes:

02.12.2023
072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay
In this episode, Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Steph Filbay to discuss her research on non-surgical healing of fully ruptured ACLs To follow Steph click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a...
01.02.2023
Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?
In this extrasode Adam takes a look at why so many of us fail with our New Years resolutions and what we can try and do to succeed. To read the blog click here To find out more about Rehab...
12.14.2022
071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023
In this last episode of the year, Greg and Adam review some recent literature on spontaneous ACL healing, the cult that is NKT and some promising signs for 2023. To find out about Rehab Guru click here To become a...
11.03.2022
Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks
In this episode, Adam takes a look at some of the claims and issues around symptom modification tests, as well as a rant about academic arrogance To read the blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
10.27.2022
070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff
In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Michael Rathleff to discuss his work and thoughts on exercise for pain. To find out more about Michaels work click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
10.09.2022
Extrasode 22: Steps to Success
In this months extrasode Adam talks about his experiences with trying to walk a bit more. To read the blog click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
09.24.2022
069 Talking About Movement Screening
In this month's show, Adam and Greg discuss the role of screening how people move without pain or injury to reduce or prevent the risk of pain and injury in the future. To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
09.06.2022
Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio?
In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the more realistic and honest traits that make a good physio. To read the original blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become...
08.25.2022
068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting
In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss some recent debates that have re-emerged around the risk of lifting or squatting with heavy loads. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click...
08.07.2022
Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain
In this month's extrasode Adam discusses the divisive topic of lifting with a straight or bent spine and the risk and rewards of doing that. To read the original blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
07.23.2022
067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia
In this month's episode, Adam talks with Dr Daniel Fascia about the role, benefits, risks, and potential harms of diagnostic imaging within musculoskeletal therapy. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon Click here
07.06.2022
Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words
In this month's extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the benefits and risks of medical imaging in MSK issues. To read the blog and get the references to click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To...
06.25.2022
066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack
In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Ben Cormack who is well known for his views and knowledge on pain and exercise to discuss what the evidence says is the best type and amount for helping painful...
06.05.2022
Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy
WARNING: This months extrasode comes with an extra adult language warning as Adam takes a look at the role of cursing and swearing in physiotherapy and life in general. To read the original blog click here To find out more...
05.23.2022
065 Talking About Student Experiences
In this months episode Adam and Greg talk with Daniel Lowe who has just finished his physio training to get his experiences of what its like being a physio student these days To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
05.07.2022
Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck
In this month's extrasode Adam takes a quick look at the day to day issues and frustrations he has with many outcome measures. To read the blog in full go here To find out more about Rehab Guru go here...
04.22.2022
064 Talking About Running Injuries
In this month's episode Greg and Adam look at some claims made by the American College of Sports Medicine about how to run to reduce injury and increase performance. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To find...
04.03.2022
Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies
In this months extrasode Adam takes a quick look at obesity and weight management To read the blog in full click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a show Patreon click here
03.21.2022
063 Talking About Ban The Clam
In this month's episode, Adam and Greg discuss some recent calls to 'ban the clam' shell exercise for those with lateral hip pain. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
03.03.2022
Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity
In this months extrasode Adam discusses our biases towards complexity and the issues and problems this can create. To read the blog in full head here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a show patreon...
02.20.2022
062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee
This months show is a little different than usual in that this is a recording of a live debate Adam had with Dianne Lee around the SIJ. This came about due to many previous disagreements between Adam and Dianne and...
02.03.2022
Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew
In this months extrasode, Adam talks with Jack Chew from Physio Matters about the pro's and con's of online education. So to find out about Adams Package and Jacks Bundle listen on as two of the loudest voices in physio...
01.19.2022
061 Talking About Thoracic Spines
In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss the role of much debated thoracic spine in performance, pain, and pathology. Does it lack mobility in most? Does its posture predict problems? And can we change it significantly? To find out...
01.05.2022
Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions
HAPPY NEW YEAR
12.19.2021
2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW
In this special seasonal episode, all 3 of the PT Podcast Network shows come together to share some festive spirit for a final time. Join Adam & Greg from the NAF Podcast, Sandy and Cory from the Pain Science and...
12.07.2021
Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong
In this months extrasode Adam shares some of his tips and tactics for keeping your exercise mojo going through the holiday season and beyond. To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click...
11.27.2021
060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri
In this months show Adam and Greg are joined by PhD candidate Scott Tagliaferri about his most recent publication looking at the effects of classification systems like Mckenzie on low back pain outcomes. WARNING: this show will either confirm or...
11.05.2021
Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement
This months extrasode is a change from the one planned due to some recent events on social media. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
10.20.2021
059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden
In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Jill Hayden about her recent publications on the effects of exercise for chronic low back pain in which Pilates, McKenzie and Functional Restoration Exercises (whatever the hell they are) were...
10.03.2021
Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps
In this months extrasode Adam reads a very old blog of his from 8 years ago about the blaming and demonising of the Upper Trapezius muscle for pain and issues felt in it. To read the blog click here...
09.23.2021
058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier
In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Dr JF Esculier about his latest systematic review just published that shows many common claims about how to reduce your risk of injury when running are just not well supported. Warning...
09.05.2021
Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks
In this extrasode Adam talks about his recent experiences of back pain and radiculopathy and documenting it on social media. WARNING: Strong views, language and trigger likely To find out more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here To become...
08.22.2021
057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett
In this month's show, Adam and Greg are joined by Kara Gillett a pilates instructor living with EDS Hypermobility all her life. In this episode, she shares her experiences and top tips for living and thriving with this condition. To...
08.05.2021
Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen
In this extrasode Adam responds to a couple of editorials recently published in which his past blogs and opinions have been accused of demonising manual therapy. Strap in... this could get bumpy. To read the Demonsiation editorial click here...
07.17.2021
056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen
In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Mikkel Clausen from University College Copenhagen in Denmark about his recent study looking at the addition of shoulder strengthening exercises for patients with persistent shoulder pain The SExSi trial can...
07.05.2021
Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy
In this extrasode Adam talks about the common term ‘failed physiotherapy’, and what, who, and why does physiotherapy fail. To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF podcast offer head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF...
06.23.2021
055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton
In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Chris Barton from La Trobe University in Melbourne about a recent study looking at the effectiveness and feedback from patients and physios of the GLA:D exercise programme in Australia. To...
06.04.2021
Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength
In this extrasode Adam talks about a recent study looking at strengthening exercise and shoulder pain and some of the strange and frustrating comments made about it on social media To find out about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive...
05.26.2021
054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley
In this months show, Greg and Adam talk with Dr Rod Whiteley about some recent debates about research publishing and the peer-review process. To follow Rod on Twitter click here To find more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here ...
05.13.2021
Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru
In this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients. To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF...
05.07.2021
Extrasode: Rehab Guru
In this months extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership between the NAF Podcast and Rehab Guru and why all MSK clinicians need to know about it. To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click this link here To get your £20...
04.25.2021
053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino
In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Bill Vicenzino, once Adam learns how to pronounce it correctly, about the role of exercise has on pain, along with other interventions such as orthotics and manual therapy. Find out...
04.05.2021
Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio
In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long COVID symptoms do in terms of activity and exercise. To become...
03.25.2021
052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again
In this month’s show Adam and Greg are joined by Prof Tyson Beach from the University of Waterloo in Canada to discuss all things around efficiency and safety of lifting loads with spinal flexion after a recent publication here...
03.10.2021
Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook
This month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it’s a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physiotherapy that was hosted by Jared Powell on his YouTube Channel. So grab...
02.22.2021
051 Talking About Women In Science
In keeping with the recent International Day of Women in Science this month Adam and Greg highlight some of their favourite female clinicians and researchers and some of their work. Those mentioned and all their publications can be found below…...
02.05.2021
Extrasode 2: Why I Hate Manual Therapy
In this extrasode, Adam talks about a subject he loves to hate… that is massage, manipulations and all things manual therapy. Watch out! This one may offend and upset you... To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
01.21.2021
050 Talking About Strength and Conditioning
In this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Andrew McCauley a physio and strength and conditioning coach to talk all things S&C;, getting swole, and how you can't go wrong getting strong. Watch out as this show is extra...
01.04.2021
Extrasode 1: Moving Forward
For 2021 I am doing something new with the NAF with some very short extra episodes or 'extrasodes' released each month, where I give some thoughts and opinions on various things. Don't panic Greg and myself will still be doing...
12.14.2020
2020 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza
The gang is all here (except Greg) for another festive dump of holiday cheer! Happy Holidays everyone!!!

What's The NAF Physio Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The NAF Physio Podcast episodes:

072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay

Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?

071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023

Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks

070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff

Extrasode 22: Steps to Success

069 Talking About Movement Screening

Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio?

068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting

Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain

067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia

Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words

066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack

Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy

065 Talking About Student Experiences

Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck

064 Talking About Running Injuries

Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies

063 Talking About Ban The Clam

Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity

062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee

Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew

061 Talking About Thoracic Spines

Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions

2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW

Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong

060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri

Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement

059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden

Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps

058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier

Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks

057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett

Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen

056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen

Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy

055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton

Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength

054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley

Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru

Extrasode: Rehab Guru

053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino

Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio

052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again

Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook

051 Talking About Women In Science

Extrasode 2: Why I Hate Manual Therapy

050 Talking About Strength and Conditioning

Extrasode 1: Moving Forward

2020 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza