The NAF Physio Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 81 ratingsHosted by Adam Meakins The NAF (Not Another F**king) Physio Podcast promises to be unlike any other! Be prepared for some strong opinions and even stronger language!
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Episodes
073 Talking About Performing and Dance with Liz Bayley
June 19, 2024 09:04 - 55 minutes - 43.2 MBAfter an extended podcast break Adam talks with Liz Bayley about pain, injury, and rehab in performers and dancers. Liz has years of experience as a professional dancer and with working as a physio with performers and dancers. In this episode we discuss the joys and difficulties of working with dancers, the most common myths and misconceptions about injury and dancers, and finally if Adam could do a Can-Can. Liz can be found on Twitter/X here And her website can be found here
UPDATE: Its been a while!
May 29, 2024 16:34 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this short update, Adam explains why the NAF hasn't been around for 18 months... and whats going to happen with it in the future... that's if you're still interested?
072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay
February 12, 2023 23:59 - 45 minutes - 63.2 MBIn 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 NAF Podcast Patreon click here
Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?
January 02, 2023 18:10 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MBIn 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 Guru click here To become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon click here
071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023
December 14, 2022 16:33 - 47 minutes - 65.5 MBIn 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 NAF Podcast Patreon click here
Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks
November 03, 2022 11:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn 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 here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff
October 27, 2022 16:38 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBIn 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 here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
Extrasode 22: Steps to Success
October 09, 2022 13:32 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn 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
069 Talking About Movement Screening
September 24, 2022 10:29 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBIn 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 here To become a NAF Patreon click here
Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio?
September 06, 2022 15:04 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn 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 a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting
August 25, 2022 10:33 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBIn 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 here
Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain
August 07, 2022 11:49 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBIn 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 here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia
July 23, 2022 11:02 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBIn 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
Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words
July 06, 2022 11:43 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBIn 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 find out more about Rehab Guru click here
066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack
June 25, 2022 09:25 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn 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 problems To read Bens recent paper click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon click here
Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy
June 05, 2022 13:55 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBWARNING: 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 about Rehab Guru click here To become a show Patreon click here
065 Talking About Student Experiences
May 23, 2022 11:10 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBIn 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 here To find out more about NAF Patreon click here
Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck
May 07, 2022 16:09 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn 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 To become a NAF podcast patreon go here
064 Talking About Running Injuries
April 22, 2022 10:32 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn 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 out more about Podcast Patreon click here
064 Talking About Running Injuries
April 22, 2022 10:32 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBIn 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 out more about Podcast Patreon click here
Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies
April 03, 2022 17:40 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBIn 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
063 Talking About Ban The Clam
March 21, 2022 17:57 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn 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
Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity
March 03, 2022 14:33 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIn 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 click here
062 Talking About The SIJ with Dianne Lee
February 20, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBThis 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 so it was time for both to explain and expand their views further. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF podcast patreon and watch the debate click here
062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee
February 20, 2022 00:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis 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 so it was time for both to explain and expand their views further. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF podcast patreon and watch the debate click here
Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew
February 03, 2022 13:55 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBIn 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 who dont know when to shut up get onto one podcast... what could possibly go wrong! To find out more about Adam's Package click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon click here
061 Talking About Thoracic Spines
January 19, 2022 00:30 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn 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 how to become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions
January 05, 2022 16:11 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳 In this months extrasode Adam shares his views and opinions on New Year's resolutions as well as makes a few of his own. The original blog with links to the research mentioned can be found here To find out more about REHAB GURU click here To become a NAF Podcast PATREON click here
Extrasode: Solutions For Your Resolutions
January 05, 2022 16:11 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBHAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳 In this months extrasode Adam shares his views and opinions on New Year's resolutions as well as makes a few of his own. The original blog with links to the research mentioned can be found here To find out more about REHAB GURU click here To become a NAF Podcast PATREON click here
2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW
December 19, 2021 00:30 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBIn 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 Sensibility Podcast and JW and Erik from PT Inquest as they get together one final time before they go their separate ways. To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong
December 07, 2021 15:59 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn 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 here
Extrasode: Keeping Your Mojo Strong
December 07, 2021 15:59 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn 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 here
060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri
November 27, 2021 00:30 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBIn 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 shake your biases! Scotts publication can be found here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThis 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
Extrasode: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement
November 05, 2021 11:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBThis 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
059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden
October 20, 2021 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MBIn 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 shown to have better effects. But is this true? Well, come join us and find out. To read Jills Cochrane Review click here To read Jills Network Meta Analysis click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps
October 03, 2021 13:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn 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 To become a show patreon click here To check out Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode: The Misunderstood Upper Traps
October 03, 2021 13:29 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIn 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 To become a show patreon click here To check out Rehab Guru click here
058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier
September 23, 2021 00:30 - 54 minutes - 50 MBIn 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 this will definitely ruffle a few lycra shorts and running singlets To read the systematic review click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode: Back Pain Sucks
September 05, 2021 00:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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 a show patreon click here To join my webinar on back pain on 28th Sept 7pm click here To read the original blog click here
Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks
September 05, 2021 00:30 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBIn 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 a show patreon click here To join my webinar on back pain on 28th Sept 7pm click here To read the original blog click here
057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett
August 22, 2021 00:30 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIn 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 find out more about Kara's story and her work check out her website here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen
August 05, 2021 00:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 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 To watch the debate with Adam & Chad Cook click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your discount click here To become a NAF Patreon click here
Extrasode: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen
August 05, 2021 00:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn 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 To watch the debate with Adam & Chad Cook click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your discount click here To become a NAF Patreon click here
056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen
July 17, 2021 00:30 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn 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 be found here To become a NAF patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your NAF discounts click here
Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy
July 05, 2021 00:30 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn 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 podcast patreon head to www.patreon/nafphysiopodcast To find out more or sign up to Adam’s LIVE+ONLINE shoulder course on 10-11th July click here
Extrasode: Failed Physiotherapy
July 05, 2021 00:30 - 14 minutes - 14 MBIn 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 podcast patreon head to www.patreon/nafphysiopodcast To find out more or sign up to Adam’s LIVE+ONLINE shoulder course on 10-11th July click here
055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton
June 23, 2021 00:05 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBIn 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 find more about GLA:D click here To become a NAF patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here
Extrasode: SExSI Strength
June 04, 2021 00:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn 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 NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF podcast patreon head to www.patreon.com/nafphysiopodcast
Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength
June 04, 2021 00:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn 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 NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF podcast patreon head to www.patreon.com/nafphysiopodcast