The Shoulder Physio Podcast

In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Leanne Bisset, who is the queen of tennis elbow, seriously. Leanne is an associate professor at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, Australia with a keen interest in upper limb tendinopathy. Leanne also has extensive experience as a clinician, which makes Leanne a balanced voice of reason. 

Tennis elbow is a common and often debilitating musculoskeletal condition however it often receives insufficient attention compared to other, more sexy, tendinopathies. This episode will change that as we explore all dimensions of tennis elbow, from diagnosis to differential diagnosis to pain mechanisms and of course treatment.

Don't miss this wonderful episode with Leanne Bisset.

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Leanne's google scholar profile 

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In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Tim Gabbett, who is the training load master. Tim has an incredible resume as both a coach and scientist and recently featured in the top 10 of a list ranking sports scientists from around the world. 

In this episode, we go deep into the training load literature and what it may mean for the clinician and coach. We discuss the rise of 'load management' in the cultural zeitgeist and whether this is a good or bad thing. Tim discusses his principles of training load management and also responds to some challenges of his work. 

Don't miss this wonderful episode with Tim Gabbett.

Key Papers:

Gabbett TJ The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder? British Journal of Sports Medicine 2016;50:273-280.

Tim's google scholar profile 

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In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Caitlin Jones, who has recently published a world first randomised placebo controlled trial in the Lancet journal on opioids for acute neck and low back pain. 

In this episode Caitlin discusses why they chose to do this trial, the results and their possible clinical implications. Caitlin also responds to various critiques of the trial with aplomb. 

Don't miss this enlightening episode with Caitlin Jones.

Key Papers:

Jones CMP et al. OPAL Investigators Coordinators. Opioid analgesia for acute low back pain and neck pain (the OPAL trial): a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2023 Jul 22;402(10398):304-312. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00404-X. Epub 2023 Jun 28. Erratum in: Lancet. 2023 Aug 19;402(10402):612. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)01681-1. PMID: 37392748.

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In this episode of The Shoulder Physio Podcast, I am joined by Rachelle Buchbinder and Ian Harris. Rachelle and Ian are academic doctors who still see and treat patients whilst also conducting high quality research. This conversation centres around the concept that modern medical care is sick. Over-treatment, over-diagnosis, junk science, and perverse incentives are just some of the issues plaguing modern medicine. 

As it happens, Rachelle and Ian have written a book on this exact topic! The book is provocatively titled "Hippocracy: how doctors are betraying their oath" and is available at the link below. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

Key Resources:

1. Hippocracy: how doctors are betraying their oath.

2. Harris IA, Sidhu V, Mittal R, Adie S. Surgery for chronic musculoskeletal pain: the question of evidence. Pain. 2020 Sep;161 Suppl 1:S95-S103. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001881. PMID: 33090742.

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In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Kim Bennell, a professor and research physiotherapist from the University of Melbourne. Kim has been involved in designing and implementing dozens of clinical trials over her many years of research and is a true giant of the physiotherapy profession. 

In this episode we discuss something novel. We venture into the world of physiotherapists providing dietary advice for people with knee osteoarthritis, which might be controversial. Kim has just published a landmark clinical trial on this very topic. 

We also delve into exercise for knee and hip osteoarthritis and whether there is an ideal dose or adherence level that leads to superior clinical outcomes. This is based on a recent review and there is some surprising results. 

Don't miss this enlightening episode with professor Kim Bennell.

Key Papers:

1. Allison K et al. Alternative models to support weight loss in chronic musculoskeletal conditions: effectiveness of a physiotherapist-delivered intensive diet programme for knee osteoarthritis, the POWER randomised controlled trial. Br J Sports Med. 2024 May 2;58(10):538-547. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2023-107793. PMID: 38637135.2. 

2. Lawford BJ et al. How Does Exercise, With and Without Diet, Improve Pain and Function in Knee Osteoarthritis? A Secondary Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial Exploring Potential Mediators of Effects. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2023 Nov;75(11):2316-2327. doi: 10.1002/acr.25140. Epub 2023 Jun 15. PMID: 37128836; PMCID: PMC10952828.

3. Marriott KA et al. Are the Effects of Resistance Exercise on Pain and Function in Knee and Hip Osteoarthritis Dependent on Exercise Volume, Duration, and Adherence? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). 2024 Jun;76(6):821-830. doi: 10.1002/acr.25313. Epub 2024 Apr 15. PMID: 38317328.

4. Bailey DL, Holden MA, Foster NE, et al. Defining adherence to therapeutic exercise for musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2020;54:326-331.

5. Nicolson PJA, Hinman RS, Wrigley TV, Stratford PW, Bennell KL. Self-reported Home Exercise Adherence: A Validity and Reliability Study Using Concealed Accelerometers. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Dec;48(12):943-950. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.8275. Epub 2018 Jul 27. PMID: 30053792.

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In this episode of The Shoulder Physio podcast, I am joined by Amy McDevitt, an associate professor and clinician at the University of Colorado. Amy shared her perspective on manual therapy and the importance of unraveling the mechanisms behind this treatment approach.

We discussed the evolving causal explanations of manual therapy, moving beyond antiquated notions towards a more contemporary and scientifically based explanation for how it many help people in pain.

We delved into the complexities of how manual therapy works, from historical biomechanical viewpoints to more contemporary neurophysiological aspects. Amy highlighted the importance of considering contextual factors and therapeutic alliance, which may play a more significant role in patient outcomes than previously believed.

Don't miss this enlightening episode that sheds light on the intricacies of manual therapy and the quest for a deeper understanding of how interventions work to benefit patients.

Key Papers:

1. McDevitt AW, O'Halloran B, Cook CE. Cracking the code: unveiling the specific and shared mechanisms behind musculoskeletal interventions. Arch Physiother. 2023 Jul 6;13(1):14. doi: 10.1186/s40945-023-00168-3. PMID: 37415258; PMCID: PMC10327381.

2. Bialosky JE, Beneciuk JM, Bishop MD, Coronado RA, Penza CW, Simon CB, George SZ. Unraveling the Mechanisms of Manual Therapy: Modeling an Approach. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2018 Jan;48(1):8-18. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2018.7476. Epub 2017 Oct 15. PMID: 29034802.

3. Silvernail JL, Deyle GD, Jensen GM, Chaconas E, Cleland J, Cook C, Courtney CA, Fritz J, Mintken P, Lonnemann ME. Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy: A Modern Definition and Description. Phys Ther. 2024 Mar 8:pzae036. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzae036. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38457654.

4. Powell JK, Lewis JS. Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain: Is It Time to Reframe the Advice, "You Need to Strengthen Your Shoulder"? J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Apr;51(4):156-158. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10199. PMID: 33789431. 

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Patello-femoral pain is a common, and at times, debilitating condition of the knee that can impact people across the lifespan. Professor Bill Vicenzino is a world leading expert on this topic and to that end I've enticed him onto the show to give us the ins and outs of this tricky condition. This is truly a must listen episode with a real pioneer of physiotherapy about a very common and important musculoskeletal condition. 

Key Papers:

1. Rathleff MS, Holden S, Krommes K, Winiarski L, Hölmich P, Salim TJ, Thorborg K. The 45-second anterior knee pain provocation test: A quick test of knee pain and sporting function in 10-14-year-old adolescents with patellofemoral pain. Phys Ther Sport. 2022 Jan;53:28-33. doi: 10.1016/j.ptsp.2021.11.002. Epub 2021 Nov 4. PMID: 34775189.

2. Powers CM, Witvrouw E, Davis IS, Crossley KM. Evidence-based framework for a pathomechanical model of patellofemoral pain: 2017 patellofemoral pain consensus statement from the 4th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester, UK: part 3. Br J Sports Med. 2017 Dec;51(24):1713-1723. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2017-098717. Epub 2017 Nov 6. PMID: 29109118.

3. Powers CM, Ho KY, Chen YJ, Souza RB, Farrokhi S. Patellofemoral joint stress during weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing quadriceps exercises. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2014 May;44(5):320-7. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2014.4936. Epub 2014 Mar 27. PMID: 24673446.

4. Crossley KM, Stefanik JJ, Selfe J, Collins NJ, Davis IS, Powers CM, McConnell J, Vicenzino B, Bazett-Jones DM, Esculier JF, Morrissey D, Callaghan MJ. 2016 Patellofemoral pain consensus statement from the 4th International Patellofemoral Pain Research Retreat, Manchester. Part 1: Terminology, definitions, clinical examination, natural history, patellofemoral osteoarthritis and patient-reported outcome measures. Br J Sports Med. 2016 Jul;50(14):839-43. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2016-096384. Epub 2016 Jun 24. PMID: 27343241; PMCID: PMC4975817.

5. Nimon G, Murray D, Sandow M, Goodfellow J. Natural history of anterior knee pain: a 14- to 20-year follow-up of nonoperative management. J Pediatr Orthop. 1998 Jan-Feb;18(1):118-22. PMID: 9449112.

6. Dye SF. The pathophysiology of patellofemoral pain: a tissue homeostasis perspective. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005 Jul;(436):100-10. doi: 10.1097/01.blo.0000172303.74414.7d. PMID: 15995427.

7. Holden S, Matthews M, Rathleff MS, Kasza J; Fohx Group; Vicenzino B. How Do Hip Exercises Improve Pain in Individuals With Patellofemoral Pain? Secondary Mediation Analysis of Strength and Psychological Factors as Mechanisms. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2021 Dec;51(12):602-610. doi: 10.2519/jospt.2021.10674. PMID: 34847699.

8. Robertson CJ, Hurley M, Jones F. People's beliefs about the meaning of crepitus in patellofemoral pain and the impact of these beliefs on their behaviour: A qualitative study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract. 2017 Apr;28:59-64. doi: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.01.012. Epub 2017 Feb 2. PMID: 28171780.

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When a patient comes to see a physiotherapist, or any health care professional, how much better does that patient need to get to make a treatment worthwhile? This is an important question because we're constantly making treatment recommendations to patients, day in-day-out, but based on what? My guest for this podcast, Harrison Hansford, reckons a lot of our treatment decisions should be made with consideration of something called the Smallest Worthwhile Effect, which is actually surprisingly easy to understand. Enjoy!

Key Papers:

1. Hansford HJ, Jones MD, Cashin AG, Ostelo RW, Chiarotto A, Williams SA, Sharma S, Devonshire JJ, Ferraro MC, Wewege MA, McAuley JH. The smallest worthwhile effect on pain intensity of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and exercise therapy for acute and chronic low back pain: a benefit-harm trade-off study. J Physiother. 2023 Oct;69(4):240-248. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.08.006.

2. Abdel Shaheed C, Mathieson S, Wilson R, Furmage AM, Maher CG. Who should judge treatment effects as unimportant? J Physiother. 2023 Jul;69(3):133-135. doi: 10.1016/j.jphys.2023.04.001. Epub 2023 May 30. PMID: 37263906.

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We're constantly told, even lectured, about the importance of exercise for most non-traumatic musculoskeletal pain presentations, shoulder pain included. We assume it works for all people across time and space, but is this true? Are there factors that might influence whether exercise will help an individual with shoulder pain or not? What are these factors and can we influence them? Listen on to hear Emily and Andrew from The Knowledge Exchange interview me about these very interesting questions. 

Key Papers:

1. Powell JK, Costa N, Schram B, Hing W, Lewis J. "Restoring That Faith in My Shoulder": A Qualitative Investigation of How and Why Exercise Therapy Influenced the Clinical Outcomes of Individuals With Rotator Cuff-Related Shoulder Pain. Phys Ther. 2023 Dec 6;103(12):pzad088. doi: 10.1093/ptj/pzad088. PMID: 37440455; PMCID: PMC10733131.

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TKEX on Instagram: @theknowledgex

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Every iconic scientist has a quote emphasising the importance of uncertainty and doubt that underpins the scientific attitude. This holds true as much for fundamental physics and biological science as it does for health science, probably far more so in the case of health science. For we are complex, non-linear creatures, each with different stories, backgrounds, contexts and circumstances. Because of this, clinical uncertainty is ubiquitous, it's everywhere, but this should not paralyse us according to my guest on this episode, Nathalia Costa, PhD. Enjoy.

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