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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast we dive into the world of tendons! And we are starting off with talking about the topic of Tendinopathy. 

In this episode we discuss;

• What is Tendinopathy
• Why it is no longer called Tendinitis
• What are the symptoms of this condition
• How does it occur
• Common types (Achilles tendinopathy, Patella tendinopathy etc.)
• And what to do to rehab this issue 

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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast,  we are joined by a special guest all the way from the UK, Joel Proskewitz  to delve into the world of Spinal Rehabilitation. 

Joel Proskewitz has been involved in the health and fitness industry for 3 decades, with a specialisation in spinal rehabilitation for the past 20 years. Joel has worked side by side with Professor Stuart McGill (head of spinal biomechanics – University of Waterloo, Canada) in the rehabilitation of low back pathologies, and is one of only two people in the world who teaches with Professor McGill.

Founder of The Spine Xchange, which is a community for spine surgery patients, which offers guided support and comprehensive resources for all things to do with the human spine. CEO of PerformanceRx, founder of The SpineXchange, McGill Master Clinician, BackfitPro instructor, Faculty member UCL (University College London) and permanent member of a spinal MDT at a leading London Orthopaedic hospital. 

We go very in depth into discussing many topics, including;

• Spinal Surgery - what it's like from personal experience
• Spondylolisthesis
• Endplate fractures
• shear forces & shear intolerant discogenic issues
• lower back surgery
• and much more!

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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast,  we speak to special guest Dr Walter Sprenger De Rover about all things Radiology and Musculoskeletal health!

Dr De Rover is a Radiologist with a wealth of knowledge having worked across many areas of medical imaging and radiology.  He currently works as a Radiological Consultant working at Fiona Stanley hospital and has a distinct interest in pain management We discuss various topics including;

• MRIs, CTs, X-rays and other imaging modalities
• The use of cortisone for musculoskeletal conditions
• Tendon-related pathologies
• Disc Bulges and Herniations of the spine in Radiology
• Morphology vs Pathology (and what this means for you)
• And much more!

If you have ever had a MRI, X-ray or other scan and are curious what radiologist are looking for when viewing these images than definitely check out this episode!

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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT, we are joined by Jenny Nash who is a Physiotherapist who works in the Vocal & Performing Arts space including working as the Physio for BBC Strictly Come Dancing and countless Shows on the West End!

We take a deep dive into the world of Vocal & Performance physiotherapy, including:

• What is performance physiotherapy?
• Common signs and symptoms of injuries such as ankle conditions and hip impingement
• What is vocal therapy?
• The importance of breath work
• Discussion into vocal un-loading
• The importance of (and issues that occur with) the temporomandibular joint

We discuss some very useful topics, and Jenny provides some very beneficial knowledge in how to prevent future strains/injuries. So if you a performer/aspiring performer or know someone who is – be sure to check out this episode!

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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast we are joined by Brett Zani who is a Soft Tissue Occupational Therapist who has been working in the area for more than 18 years!

We take a deep dive into all things frozen shoulder, including;

• What is frozen shoulder
• How does it occur
• What are the risk factors for developing frozen shoulder
• The stages of frozen shoulder
• What is the best treatment for frozen shoulder
• Are cortisones useful for frozen shoulder treatment

We discuss some very useful topics and Brett provides some very valuable insights into this condition, so if you or someone you know is having issues with frozen shoulder - be sure to check out this episode!

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This is the second part of our interview with world renowned low back pain expert and biomechanist Professor Stuart McGill. In this episode, we pick up right from where we left of and continue our discussion of the mechanisms of low back pain and rehab. 

Stuart McGill is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (Spine Biomechanics) at the University of Waterloo. As a professor for 30 years, his work has produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, authored 5 textbooks and has been awarded numerous international wards, including recently the ORDER OF CANADA. He continues as the chief scientific officer for BackFitPro, were he consults for difficult low back cases and often works with the worlds top athletes from various sports. 

This is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Prof. McGill and we deep dive into the world of low back pain, including topics such as;

• Surgery and Low back pain
• The role of imaging - is it important?
• Golf and low back pain
• Performance and low back rehab
• Densifying neural drive
• And Much MORE!

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In this episode of the podcast, Jordan interviews the world renowned low back pain expert and biomechanist Professor Stuart McGill.
Stuart McGill is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus (Spine Biomechanics) at the University of Waterloo. As a professor for 30 years, his work has produced over 245 peer-reviewed scientific journal papers, authored 5 textbooks and has been awarded numerous international wards, including recently the ORDER OF CANADA. He continues as the chief scientific officer for BackFitPro, were he consults for difficult low back cases and often works with the worlds top athletes from various sports. 

This is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Prof. McGill and we deep dive into the world of low back pain, including topics such as;

• Core Stability
• Why it is important to have a thorough assessment
• Biological tipping points
• Spinal Disc Injuries and how they occur
• Microinstability 
• Understanding context 
• Theory of Atherogenic Neuromuscular inhibition
• And Much MORE!

Keep an eye out for part 2 of this podcast interview with Prof. Stuart McGill which will be coming soon!

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In this episode we have a special guest, Chloe Phelps join us to talk all things breath! 

Chloe is a Physiotherapist and Sport Scientist as well as founder of The Breath Society, which is focused around working with breathing, the breath and optimisation of breath work and training to increase well-being and performance. 

Chloe works with individuals or groups who are interested in breathing training and how it can enhance performance within their field. This episode is full of fascinating and insightful information around breathing, including;

• The correct way to breathe
• Hypoxic and Hypercapnic training
• How to legally increase your EPO
• How breathing influences facial structure
• Benefits of breath training
• and much more!

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In this episode of The Soft Tissue OT Podcast we are talking about all things disc bulges and disc herniations!

This includes covering topics like;

• What is a disc bulge / disc herniation?
• What causes a disc bulge?
• How does this injury occur?
• What are the specific mechanism that lead to a disc bulge?
• Tips to protect yourself against developing a disc bulge!

Disc bulges are one of the most common causes of Low back pain, so if you have ever had a disc related issue, or are currently dealing with back pain or you just want to know exactly what a disc bulge is - then give this episode a listen!

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Welcome to the first episode of our podcast! In this episode, we will be introducing ourselves and explaining what this podcast is all about.

We are Jordan and Taylor, and we are excited to bring you this podcast, which we have been working on for months. Our goal with this podcast is to explore a range of topics related to Health, Common Injuries, Athletic Performance, Injury Rehab, Pre & Post Pregnancy and much much more!

Over the course of this podcast, we will be bringing on a variety of guests who are experts in their fields and some sporting legends too. We will be discussing everything from low back pain and musculoskeletal injuries to Women's Health conditions to Breath work for Athletic performance and everything in between!

In addition to exploring these topics, we also want to create a community around this podcast. We will be taking questions and comments from listeners, and we encourage you to reach out to us with any feedback or ideas you may have.

So if you're interested in health and well-being, join us for the journey! We can't wait to dive in and explore all the different aspects of this fascinating subject with you.