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In this episode we discuss:

• History of corticosteroid injections
• Evidence base behind corticosteroid injections
• Effectiveness of injection therapy
• Injection therapy for specific conditions e.g. Frozen shoulder, RC related disorders, carpal tunnel syndrome, tennis elbow
• Risks and benefits of corticosteroid injections

Want to learn more about Injection Therapy? Nick recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Injection therapy for Musculoskeletal Disorders” where he goes into further depth on everything you need to know about injection therapy.

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Nick Livadas is an advanced practice physiotherapist and clinical lead for a community musculoskeletal service in the United Kingdom. He combines his clinical caseload with a lecturing position at Teesside University where he leads on an injection therapy masters module. He is currently studying for his PhD and has published academic articles in a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

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Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!

In this episode, we discuss:

• Key principles of sports rehab
• Importance of dynamometry and measurement tools in rehab, and how to implement them in your clinical practice
• Potential complications of working with athletes and how to overcome this
• Importance of load management in rehab
• Sports rehab considerations in ACL rehab; including working with the surgeon & athlete readiness for return to play
• Sports rehab considerations for swimmers
• Phone applications for use in return to play testing

Want to learn more about sports rehabilitation? Dr Teddy Wilsey recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called, “Exercise Prescription in Sports Rehab” where he goes into further depth on all the latest research for all things related to sports rehabilitation.

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Dr. Teddy Willsey is a Physical therapist and private practice owner in Rockville, Maryland. Teddy is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and sports performance coach. Teddy has an interest in working with high level athletes and specifically in return to sports rehab. Teddy’s expertise lies in the evaluation and diagnosis of orthopaedic musculoskeletal conditions while emphasising exercise and movement as the primary means of recovery.

Dr Travis Pollen is a personal trainer and has completed a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences (Drexel University). He also holds a master’s degree in Biomechanics and Movement Science (University of Delaware). His research interests focus on movement screening, injury risk appraisal, and return to play testing in athletes. Travis’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance and reducing the chasm between research and practice.

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In this episode with Mariana, we discuss a recent article looking at the difference between muscle power and muscle strength in predicting falls in older adults. This paper found the 5x sit to stand as a measure of power was a better predictor of falls compared to manual muscle testing or strength testing using a dynamometer. We discuss:

• The implications of this paper for our patients
• The difference and the relationship between muscle power and muscle strength
• Best tests to use to assess power output in your patients
• How you can use strength exercises to improve power in patients of all ages with and without equipment
• Importance of power and strength for balance training in this population

👉🏻 See Mariana’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-wingood

Dr Mariana Wingood is a clinician, a program director of a CEU company that provides courses related to Geriatrics, and has a PhD on physical activity prescription among physical therapists.

Reference to article: Simpkins C, Yang F (2022) Muscle power is more important than strength in preventing falls in community-dwelling older adults. J Biomech, 134, 111018.

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