The NAF Physio Podcast
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 20 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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054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley
May 26, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this months show, Greg and Adam talk with Dr Rod Whiteley about some recent debates about research publishing and the peer-review process. To follow Rod on Twitter click here To find more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here
Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru
May 13, 2021 09:55 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBIn this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients. To find out more 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: The Rehab Guru
May 13, 2021 09:55 - 9 minutes - 8.89 MBIn this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients. To find out more 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
053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino
April 25, 2021 01:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Bill Vicenzino, once Adam learns how to pronounce it correctly, about the role of exercise has on pain, along with other interventions such as orthotics and manual therapy. Find out more about Bills work click here Follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram And if you would like to become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon please click this link here
Extrasode: Long COVID and Physio
April 05, 2021 11:46 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long COVID symptoms do in terms of activity and exercise. To become a show Patreon to get early access to all episodes click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio
April 05, 2021 11:46 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long COVID symptoms do in terms of activity and exercise. To become a show Patreon to get early access to all episodes click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again
March 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn this month’s show Adam and Greg are joined by Prof Tyson Beach from the University of Waterloo in Canada to discuss all things around efficiency and safety of lifting loads with spinal flexion after a recent publication here To follow Tyson on Twitter click here And if you wish to become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon please click this link here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook
March 10, 2021 05:52 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it’s a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physiotherapy that was hosted by Jared Powell on his YouTube Channel. So grab the popcorn, get comfy and settle in for a long one! Follow Chad Cook on Twitter here Follow Jared Powell on Instagram here Watch the debate on YouTube here To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
Extrasode Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook
March 10, 2021 05:52 - 1 hour - 85 MBThis month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it’s a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physiotherapy that was hosted by Jared Powell on his YouTube Channel. So grab the popcorn, get comfy and settle in for a long one! Follow Chad Cook on Twitter here Follow Jared Powell on Instagram here Watch the debate on YouTube here To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
051 Talking About Women In Science
February 22, 2021 08:57 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBIn keeping with the recent International Day of Women in Science this month Adam and Greg highlight some of their favourite female clinicians and researchers and some of their work. Those mentioned and all their publications can be found below… Dr Anne Benjaminse https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anne_Benjaminse Riika Holopainen https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Riikka_Holopainen3 Dr Rana Hinman https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rana-Hinman Dr Rachel Chester https://www.re...
Extrasode: Why I Hate Manual Therapy
February 05, 2021 05:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this extrasode, Adam talks about a subject he loves to hate… that is massage, manipulations and all things manual therapy. Watch out! This one may offend and upset you... To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
Extrasode 2: Why I Hate Manual Therapy
February 05, 2021 05:38 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this extrasode, Adam talks about a subject he loves to hate… that is massage, manipulations and all things manual therapy. Watch out! This one may offend and upset you... To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
050 Talking About Strength and Conditioning
January 21, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Andrew McCauley a physio and strength and conditioning coach to talk all things S&C, getting swole, and how you can't go wrong getting strong. Watch out as this show is extra spicy in places and guaranteed to add 40lbs to your deadlift after listening. To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
Extrasode: Moving Forward
January 04, 2021 04:53 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFor 2021 I am doing something new with the NAF with some very short extra episodes or 'extrasodes' released each month, where I give some thoughts and opinions on various things. Don't panic Greg and myself will still be doing our usual monthly episodes as normal, these are just a little something extra for you. To start I take a look at how we can all move forward with social media debates and discussions. -Adam To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodc...
Extrasode 1: Moving Forward
January 04, 2021 04:53 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBFor 2021 I am doing something new with the NAF with some very short extra episodes or 'extrasodes' released each month, where I give some thoughts and opinions on various things. Don't panic Greg and myself will still be doing our usual monthly episodes as normal, these are just a little something extra for you. To start I take a look at how we can all move forward with social media debates and discussions. -Adam To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodc...
2020 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza
December 14, 2020 18:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBThe gang is all here (except Greg) for another festive dump of holiday cheer! Happy Holidays everyone!!!
048 Talking About Knee Biomechanics
November 18, 2020 08:01 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBIn this month’s episode, Adam and Greg are joined by special guest Dr Brad Neal to discuss all things around PFP, anterior knee pain, and the role of biomechanics. Does knee valgus, hip adduction and running style matter in knee pain? Come join us to find out. To become a show Patreon please click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast To see Adam’s upcoming courses please click here https://www.thesports.physio/courses/ To see Greg’s upcoming courses please click here http://w...
047 Talking About Natural History
October 30, 2020 06:57 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg discuss all things in and around natural history and regression to the mean in musculoskeletal conditions. What do these terms actually mean? What, who and when do they apply? And how to do we know if it is happening? Dive on in to find out all the answers as well as hear Greg’s strange Norwegian conference experience. To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast To check out Greg’s course click here http://www.greglehman.ca/c...
046 Talking About EMGs
September 25, 2020 02:56 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this months episode Greg and Adam discuss all things electromyography within physiotherapy research and clinical practice. What are its pros/cons and its uses and pitfalls. To become a NAF patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast To check out Greg’s course click here http://www.greglehman.ca/course-schedule-2020 To check out Adams course click here https://www.thesports.physio/courses/
045 Talking Running Mileage
August 28, 2020 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Max Paquette from the University of Memphis to discuss his recent paper challenging and questioning the utility and validity of measuring and monitoring weekly running mileage as a way to judge performance or reduce injury. This one is a runners geek fest! Max’s paper can be found here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2020.9533 To become a NAF podcast patreon click here: https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast
044 Talking about sham and placebo exercises in rehab!
July 17, 2020 01:48 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBSo for this month’s episode Adam and Greg discuss sham and placebo exercises in rehab. Now this topic is clearly raising lots of questions and doubts about our specific exercises and how and why those exercises help people with aches and pains. But does this mean that our specific exercises are useless and not necessary when sham and placebos work just as well, and does this also mean we can do whatever the hell we like with our exercise prescriptions? Warning: Watch out for a rather stro...
043 Talking About Lying
June 17, 2020 16:07 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode Greg and Adam discuss lying, deceit, and dishonesty but not in the way you may first think. They discuss how our body can often lie to us, telling us it's stiff, weak, out of place, or damaged when it's not. They try to work out why and when it does this and how we can tell when we are being lied to or not by our own body. If you want any of the references mentioned or access to the video of this episode then become a NAF patron for just $10 a month by clicking here: http...
042 Talking About Stretching…AGAIN
May 28, 2020 16:26 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this month’s episode Adam and Greg talk about a topic that keeps coming up again and again, and that’s stretching. They discuss what is stretching, is it any good for improving flexibility and mobility, or reducing injury, or improving performance or anything else? Or is it just a waste of time and energy! Watch out as this one will stretch your views and beliefs and may cause some beliefs and opinions to be released. Also, if you want to now watch this show as well as get a full refer...
041 Talking COVID19 for MSK Therapists
April 11, 2020 15:41 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn this episode Adam is joined by Dr Andrew ‘Drew’ Ball from the US who is a Specialist Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, a PhD in Healthcare Management, as well as the Vice President of the NxtGen Institute, to discuss what ortho, MSK, sports, and general outpatient therapists need to know about COVID19 and what they should and should not be doing and advising others. For more on the PACER program mentioned please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7bAfww8lWo&feature=youtu.b...
040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations
March 24, 2020 16:24***WARNING: Explicit content*** This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took hold of the world, and so it seems irrelevant now, but Adam and Greg do mention some tips and ideas on how to still work as a therapist at a responsible and ethical clinician using online resources. However, if you want a few minutes escape from all the virus talk, there is 20 minutes of discussion on the risks and benefits of cervical manipula...
040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations
March 24, 2020 16:24***WARNING: Explicit content*** This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took hold of the world, and so it seems irrelevant now, but Adam and Greg do mention some tips and ideas on how to still work as a therapist at a responsible and ethical clinician using online resources. However, if you want a few minutes escape from all the virus talk, there is 20 minutes of discussion on the risks and benefits of cervical manipula...
039 Talking About Minimal Effective Dose
January 14, 2020 18:35 - 45 minutes - 42 MB***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Adam and Greg talk all things dosage. What is the minimal effective dose to get stronger, more flexible, have less pain, or create a change? Also, if you now want to become a NAF Patreon member to get a host of extra fancy features such as… Early access to the video cast of the show one week before the podcast is aired Full access to all the research papers mentioned in the show Submit questions to Adam and Greg to be answered on the sh...
038 Talking About Spinal Flexion When Lifting
December 09, 2019 04:18 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Greg and Adam discuss an always controversial topic: Bending when lifting. Should we keep our backs straight when picking things up? Is is ok to allow the spine to flex when bending forward? In this episode they discuss a recent systematic review published in JOSPT (https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2020.9218) that questions some commonly held, deeply entrenched beliefs about lifting with a bent spine. As usual be prepared for some strong views, opinions and of cour...
037 Talking About Unstable Pelvises
October 25, 2019 21:07 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIn this episode Adam gets stood up by Greg but manages to find a last-minute guest to fill his shoes. In this podcast Adam talks with Amy Eicher who has a long and horrendous story about pain that affected her for just over 20 years. In the podcast Amy talks about her experiences as a patient and what effect these had on her as a person. She now uses her experiences not only in her job as a physio assistant but also as a patient advocate and speaker to all healthcare professionals. You can...
036 Talking About Stretching
September 23, 2019 20:47 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg dive deep into a topic that is surrounded by many myths, misconceptions, and uncertainty; that is the world or stretching. What does it do? What doesn’t it do? Is it good, bad, or is it just a waste of time? Find out in the next 44 minutes. To read more on the papers and researchers Greg and Adam discuss follow these links here Blazevich https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30412028 Kubo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30342379 Moltubakk https://www.ncbi...
035 Taking About Pain Education
August 20, 2019 02:45 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode, Adam interrupts Greg’s holiday to talk about pain education after some recent research has shown it may not be as good at helping reduce pain intensity or disability as some claim or think. Greg and Adam also share some of their thoughts on how pain should and should not be explained. Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro - Also sprach Zarathustra Close - Vivacity
034 Talking About Motor Control and Motor Accidents
July 20, 2019 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this slightly delayed episode due to some unforeseen circumstances Adam and Greg discuss the concept of motor control exercises which are popular in low back pain management and rehab in the belief that they correct faulty issues with specific stabilising muscles. But do they? Do motor control exercises, control motor function, or are they just a giant over complicated waste of time and no better than general exercise? Come join us as we try to find out. For access to many of the paper...
033 Talking About Workload Ratios and Injury Risk
June 17, 2019 16:11 - 42 minutes - 39.5 MB***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Adam and Greg talk about the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) and its role on injury risk. Does it tell us anything we don’t already know and is it even accurate or reliable? Should you only increase your workload by 10% per week? Should you follow the 80/20 rule? Listen on to find out more…and how Greg almost offended all of Oklahoma. Link to Tim Gabbett’s ACWR paper here: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/50/5/273.full.pdf And ...
032 Talking About GLAD and LSD
May 26, 2019 17:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB***WARNING: Explicit content*** In this episode Greg and Adam discuss the Good Living with Arthritis Denmark commonly referred to as the GLAD program. They talk about the benefits but also the issues they see with the GLA:D program and why it may have some limitation in trying to achieve what it wants to achieve in the general population. Greg also discusses his own FREE version of GLAD which he calls OA Optimism but may be re-naming it to LSD soon. Listen on to find out why. More details...
031 Talking About Neural Flossing, Gliding, and Sliding
April 21, 2019 18:24 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg discuss the commonly used neural dynamic tests and treatments. They discuss their plausibility and effectiveness. Do they do what they are said to do, and do they actually work? Watch out as some sacred cows maybe sacrificed here! Links to some of the papers discussed in this episode can be found here: Schimd et al (2017) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324720/ Wainner et al (2003) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12544957 Nee et al (2012...
030 Talking About Ethics and Effect Sizes
March 15, 2019 20:00 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBIn this episode Adam and Greg discuss some of the issues and concerns they have in practicing ethically as evidence-based physios and earning an income. Adam also discusses the recent ‘outrage’ that occurred after his idea for a Wiki-Leaks database for those who use unethical practices. And then they get onto talking about a recent systematic review that finds resistance exercise has a LARGE effect on pain in older adults. You can find this free access paper here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih...
029 Talking About Avoid or Expose
February 13, 2019 20:28 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode Greg and Adam discuss the issues around the when and why to push into pain or not. They also discuss the role of exercise to help with pain and is it any better than anything else or even placebo or shams? We also need you to help us with the next episode by sending us your suggestions of when you would ask someone with an Achilles tendinopathy to load it specifically or non-specifically. And finally Greg needs some suggestions for names for his new clinic. Music by Kevin M...
028 Talking With The NEW Co Host
January 14, 2019 20:26 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBSo Erik’s gone and left the NAF, and Adam has gone and found a new co-host! Find out who this is, and what they have to say about psoas release, pain avoiders, and endurance copers! Come join us for a new year and new sounding NAF Physio Podcast! Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro - Also sprach Zarathustra Close - Vivacity
2018 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza
December 11, 2018 18:32 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBThat's right everyone! It's that time of year again! All the PT Podcast Network voices (except for Adam) have gathered together to bring you some podcast holiday cheer! This very special episode is brought to you by My PT Insurance. Head on over to their website at myptins.com/ptinquest to be entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card (contest ends February 28, 2019). While you are there listeners can get a $20 discount off their already low price for a professional liability polic...
026 Talking About Big Rs
October 16, 2018 17:10 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBIn this episode Erik and Adam discuss their recent attendance to The Big Rs in Manchester and some of the points raised around exercise as a treatment. They discuss how in the UK physios often have to abandon exercise and rehab to progress their careers into more medical areas such as scanning, injecting to prescribing. Also find out what an Alligator Pear is and how Dihydrogen Monoxide is one of the most dangerous substances known to man! Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro -...
025 Talking About Simple Solutions
August 21, 2018 16:46 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode Adam and Erik talk about their upcoming course in Washington DC on September 22-23, 2018 and what you can expect. They also discuss why simplicity is often avoided in healthcare and physiotherapy and what are the barriers that need to be overcome. For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/ Make sure you sign up before the 25th of August to save $100 with the early bird rate!!! Music by Kev...
024 Talking Ankle Sprains and Hating Exercise
July 24, 2018 19:44 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBAfter Erik stops talking about airline production lines we finally get to talking about some guidelines for ankle sprains just released in the BJSM this month which is fitting as Adam sprained his ankle just this week. After that Adam and Erik discuss their love hate relationship with exercise and the UK physios current ‘love activity, hate exercise?’ campaign. For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/ Mus...
023 Talking About Language
June 27, 2018 17:11 - 39 minutes - 54.7 MBIn this episode Adam and Erik discuss the use of language and words we often use as physios. Are words harmful to our patients, do we have to avoid them, can we avoid them, and what the hell is unspeak all about? Also do you know what the national sport of Maryland is? For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/ Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro - Also sprach Zarathustra Close - Vivacity
022 Talking Orthopaedic Relations and Communications
May 03, 2018 00:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode Adam and Erik discuss some issues that can often occur between orthopaedic surgeons and physios due to lack of communication, trust, or common sense! And who is to blame when a patient suffers post operative complications, is it the surgeon, the physio, or the patient?! Also find out at the end what ‘interesting’ facts Adam has found out this month! For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/ Music by Kevin ...
021 Talking Jet Lag and Symptom Modification
April 02, 2018 05:46 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBIn this episode Adam is trying his hardest to stay awake after some serious jet lag from his trip down under, but eventually he gets around to talking about his own research due out very soon, and Erik gets to talking about the role and the importance or not of reducing pain in our patients within session, and of course he has to bring it back to dynamometry. For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/ Music by Kevin MacLeo...
020 Talking Tendons
February 15, 2018 22:49 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode Erik and Adam discuss tendons and the issues they have. Is the continuum model any good? Is any tendinopathy model any good? Is loading the answer? How does loading work? What's the best type of loading? Finally Adam asks the most important question... do kangaroos get tendinopathy? For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/ For Peter Malliaras' website: https://www.tendinopathyrehab.com/ Music by Kevin M...
019 Talking About the Art of Science
January 26, 2018 06:09 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn the first NAF of 2018 Adam and Erik are joined by special guest Nick Tumminello to discuss the application of science in training and physiotherapy. We discuss if there is an art to science or if this is just an excuse for some people to do whatever they want. We also hear Nick’s views on how to debate and discuss things, and Adam learns what a ‘steel man’ is… and it's not his own reflection or a new Marvel superhero! Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro - Also sprach Zarath...
018 Talking Reasoning, Responsibility, and Reform!
December 05, 2017 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this podcast Adam and Erik discuss what the future may hold for our profession and if physios can be trusted with truly autonomous first contact practice. Could physios really become the gate keepers for all musculoskeletal conditions or will they continue to be distracted by the constant stupid ideas around how we should assess and treat, and be cast aside onto the fringes of healthcare with the other quacks... and is Adam really Batman? Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro...
017_Talking_Placebo_and_Experience
October 28, 2017 19:04 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode Erik gets confused but we eventually discuss the placebo effect and how it effects everything we do with patients. But the question is do we need to be focusing on it so much and using our time and resources to investigate it? We then discuss the contentious issue of experience. Do you as a clinician need to have had personal experience of the things you ask your patients to do to be effective and credible? As always hold tight… this could get a little bumpy! Music by K...
016 Talking Doppler Effects and New Graduate Training
September 22, 2017 23:00 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this show Adam and Erik get their science geek on discussing Doppler effects. Then get to talking about what is and isn’t important for a new graduate to focus on and how to induct them into the world of physiotherapy. Music by Kevin MacLeod - incompetech.com: Intro - Also sprach Zarathustra Close - Vivacity