Episódios

  • [Physio Explained] Hip dysplasia uncovered: from misdiagnosis to management with Alesha Coonan
    Sep 17 2025

    In this episode, we discuss everything about hip dysplasia. We explore:

    • How hip dysplasia presents and common misdiagnosis
    • Key subjective questioning
    • Milestones in childhood and the relevance for hip dysplasia
    • Importance of education around the pathology

    Want to learn more about Hip dysplasia? Alesha Coonan and Dr Michael O’Brien recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Clinician’s Guide to Hip Dysplasia: Assess, Treat, Manage” where they go into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch their class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-coonan

    Alesha is a titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist who works at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) Sports Medicine in Melbourne, Australia, treating a wide variety of hip and groin conditions. In addition, she is a tutor with the Hip & Groin Clinic, who provide courses to experienced physiotherapists in the management of hip and groin pathologies. She is involved in clinical research looking into the management of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia and has recently completed a trial looking into the treatment of circus performers with hip pain.

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    Our host is @Sarahyule from Physio Network

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    19 minutos
  • [Case Studies] 7 months to marathon: Achilles rehab case study with Jason Tuori
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode with Jason Tuori, we explore an interesting case study on an elite endurance athlete who presents with Achilles tendinopathy seven months prior to competing in a marathon. We cover:

    • Key signs of Achilles tendinopathy in the subjective and objective exam
    • Calf strengthening in Achilles tendinopathy
    • Plantar flexion force production and it’s role in rehabilitation
    • Return to run algorithm
    • Role of mental health in running and individualised rehabilitation programs

    This episode is closely tied to Jason’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

    👉🏻 Watch Jason’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-tuori

    Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapist and performance coach in Atlanta, GA, currently serving as the head physical therapist for Overtime Elite. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with residency training from the University of Rochester and co-instructor of the continuing education course Dungeons & Dynamometers. His clinical interests include hip, ankle, and overuse injuries, and he has presented nationally on athletic injuries, strength training, footwear, and return-to-sport testing while also serving leadership roles within the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

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    Our host is @NoahMandelPhysio from Physio Network

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    16 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Preventing ACL injuries: evidence-based strategies with Dr Brooke Patterson
    Sep 3 2025

    In this episode with Brooke Patterson we explore the prevention of ACL injuries. We explore:

    • What is involved within ACL injury prevention programs
    • The role of Nordic Hamstring Curls within ACL prevention
    • Importance of sports specific PREhabilitation and rehabilitation
    • Top recommendations for risk reduction of ACL injuries

    This episode is closely tied to Brooke’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.

    👉🏻 Watch Brooke’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial:
    https://physio.network/practicals-patterson

    Brooke is physiotherapist and Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Fellow at the La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. She completed her PhD in 2020 at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre under the supervision of Professor Kay Crossley, investigating the impact of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) on the lives of young adults (early osteoarthritis, symptoms and quality of life), and how potentially modifiable factors are associated with knee joint health changes over time. Her research program aims to prevent sports-related knee and head injuries, and reduce their burden, with a focus on women’s/girl’s Australian Football.

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    Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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    16 minutos
  • [Physio Discussed] Tackling large rotator cuff tears with Dr Jared Powell and Dr Kathryn Fahey
    Aug 27 2025

    In this episode, we discuss large rotator cuff tears. We explore:

    • Traditional tests that are used within shoulder assessment
    • Is Rotator cuff related shoulder pain a diagnosis?
    • Physiotherapy's role in conservative management of rotator cuff tears
    • Surgical vs non-surgical pathway
    • Load management for patient care
    • Rotator cuff tear progression

    Want to learn more about the rotator cuff tears in the shoulder? Jared Powell has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Pain” where he goes into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-powell

    Dr Jared Powell is a Queensland-based physiotherapist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in shoulder pain. He runs The Complete Shoulder course and hosts the Shoulder Physio Podcast. Jared combines over 15 years of clinical experience with evidence-based education, reaching clinicians in 40+ countries. He is a visiting lecturer at Bond University and focuses on practical, patient-centred care informed by research and critical thinking. More at shoulderphysio.com.

    Kathryn Fahy, PhD MSc, is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Researcher, and Educator from Ireland, currently based at Aspetar’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Department in Doha. She holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focused on rotator cuff pathology and led the development of the CALMeR Cuff Pathway - an evidence-based approach to managing large to massive rotator cuff tears. At Aspetar, she contributes to advancing shoulder rehabilitation through innovative, patient-centred strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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    Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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    48 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Assessment and treatment of the Temporomandibular joint with Lucy Butler
    Aug 20 2025

    In this episode with Lucy Butler, we discuss the temporomandibular joint and temporomandibular dysfunction. We explore:

    • Assessment of TMJ Dysfunction
    • Intra-articular dysfunction vs muscular based dysfunction
    • Which subgroups may respond best to manual therapy
    • The key elements of an effective rehab plan
    • Botox and it’s role in treatment within TMD

    Want to learn more about temporomandibular dysfunction? Lucy Butler recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Mastering the TMJ: Assessment and Management of Orofacial Pain” where they go into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial:
    https://physio.network/masterclass-butler

    Lucy Butler is an experienced physiotherapist with a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, Melbourne. With over 10 years of expertise in Melbourne's public hospitals, she has worked as an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the Emergency Department and neurosurgical clinics. Lucy has a special interest in managing Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and presents nationally for the Australian Physiotherapy Association on TMD- A Physiotherapists Perspective.

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    Our host is @Sarahyule from Physio Network

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    18 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Behaviour change secrets every Physio should know with Serena Simmons
    Aug 13 2025

    In this episode with Serena Simmons, we discuss behaviour change, and in particular why Physios can have trouble with patient compliance. We discuss:

    • Why doesn’t everybody change?
    • Exploring the WHY in why patients don’t do their exercises
    • Why is psychology missing from physiotherapy education?
    • Why understanding our own psychology is as important as understanding our patients

    👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/podcast-simmons

    Serena has over 30 years of experience working in the field of psychology. She has also been a Senior Psychology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University (UK), for the last 19 years and has engaged in private practice in psychological consultancy and private teaching for over 13 years. She now runs her own successful Positive Psychology Consultancy, The Psychology School (www.thepsychologyschool.co), which specialises in Behaviour Change & Peak Performance which she teaches predominantly in Healthcare settings all over the world.

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    Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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    20 minutos
  • [Case Studies] Neck pain and dizziness: unpacking a real patient case with Dr Julia Treleaven
    Aug 6 2025

    In this episode with Dr Julia Treleaven, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers who presented with neck pain and dizziness. We discuss:

    • Patient’s subjective history
    • Differential diagnosis in the neck/head region
    • Objective examination including brief overview of tests used and prioritisation of testing
    • The patient response to treatment of the neck
    • Choice of treatment for this case study

    This episode is closely tied to Julia’s case study she did with us.

    With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

    👉🏻 Watch Julia’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-treleaven

    Julia is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the necks influence on sensorimotor control. She has continued her research in this area in idiopathic neck pain, headache, and post-concussion. Julia works part-time as a physiotherapist in a private practice managing patients such as those with, whiplash, cervicogenic dizziness and post-concussion syndrome.

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    Our Podcast host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network.

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    18 minutos
  • [Physio Discussed] All things ankle: assessment, imaging & evidence-based rehab with Dr Chris Bleakley and Andrew Wynd
    Jul 30 2025

    In this episode, we discuss assessment and treatment of common conditions that we may see within the ankle/foot region. We explore:

    • Lateral ankle/foot pain
    • Cuboid Syndrome
    • Chronic ankle instability
    • Imaging to assess subtalar joint dysfunction
    • Lateral ankle sprain assessment and management
    • High ankle sprain assessment
    • Management of full thickness ATFL tears

    Want to learn more about the ankle? Dr Chris Bleakley has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Ankle Sprain: Etiology, Diagnosis and Rehabilitation” where they go into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-bleakley

    Dr Chris Bleakley is a physiotherapist and academic who earned his PhD in acute soft tissue injury management and now works full-time as a researcher and lecturer at Ulster University. He has authored over 100 scholarly works and plays key roles in postgraduate education, including directing the MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine. His research focuses on soft tissue injury and ankle rehabilitation, and he has contributed to major clinical guidelines and international advisory boards in sports physiotherapy.

    Andrew Wynd is an APA-Titled Sports Physiotherapist and is the founder and director of Balwyn Sports & Physiotherapy Centre in Melbourne. He also is the CEO of Freestyle Feet, an innovative company that aims to solve foot/ankle issues through education and products. Andrew is globally recognised for his foot and ankle clinical work and has been a casual academic teacher at La Trobe University.

    If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

    Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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    https://www.physio-network.com/

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    41 minutos