Physio Edge podcast

056. How to assess your patient's running capacity and performance with Tom Goom

Identifying how much running each of your patients can perform (their load capacity) during their rehabilitation is a skill. This podcast will help you develop your load management skills, and know how much running your individual patients should perform at each stage of their rehabilitation. In this podcast with Tom Goom, you will discover: What is load capacity? How do we identify your patient’s running capacity? How are your patient’s progressing in their rehabilitation, relative t...

Physio Edge 056 How to assess your patient's running capacity and performance with Tom Goom

Identifying how much running each of your patients can perform (their load capacity) during their rehabilitation is a skill. This podcast will help you develop your load management skills, and know how much running your individual patients should perform at each stage of their rehabilitation. In this podcast with Tom Goom, you will discover: What is load capacity? How do we identify your patient’s running capacity? How are your patient’s progressing in their rehabilitation, relative t...

Physio Edge 055 Patellofemoral pain in runners with Brad Neal

Physio Edge 055 Patellofemoral pain in runners with Brad Neal Runners regularly present for treatment of anterior knee pain. Accurate diagnosis is vital in guiding your treatment, and helping your patients return to painfree running. In episode 53 of the Physio Edge podcast Brad Neal and David Pope discuss the different patient presentations with anterior knee pain, along with the subjective clues and objective tests that will help guide successful treatment. We also explore: • Source...

055. Patellofemoral pain in runners with Brad Neal

Runners regularly present for treatment of anterior knee pain. Accurate diagnosis is vital in guiding your treatment, and helping your patients return to painfree running. In episode 53 of the Physio Edge podcast Brad Neal and David Pope discuss the different patient presentations with anterior knee pain, along with the subjective clues and objective tests that will help guide successful treatment. We also explore: • Sources of anterior knee pain - Patellofemoral pain - Acute synoviti...

054. Hip and groin part 2 - assessment and treatment with Benoy Mathew

In this second podcast on hip and groin pain with Physiotherapist and Extended Scope Practitioner Benoy Mathew, we explore: How you can assess the hip and groin How to assess the lumbar spine, SIJ and the lower limb for factors contributing to your patient’s groin pain Tests you can perform to identify the source of your patient’s hip and groin pain Identifying hip joint involvement How to start your patient’s hip and groin exercises When to incorporate exercises for local hip sta...

Physio Edge 054 Hip and groin part 2 - assessment and treatment with Benoy Mathew

Hip and groin pain part 1 - diagnosis, pathology and red flags with Benoy Mathew In this second podcast on hip and groin pain with Physiotherapist and Extended Scope Practitioner Benoy Mathew, we explore: How you can assess the hip and groin How to assess the lumbar spine, SIJ and the lower limb for factors contributing to your patient’s groin pain Tests you can perform to identify the source of your patient’s hip and groin pain Identifying hip joint involvement How to start your ...

053. Hip & groin pain - diagnosis, pathology and red flags with Benoy Mathew

Acute and chronic groin pain is common in sports, however diagnosis can be challenging. A thorough understanding of pathology around the hip and groin and when pathology relates to symptoms, knowledge of potential red flags, along with patterns and symptoms associated with each diagnosis is vital in guiding your treatment of hip and groin pain. In the first of two podcasts on hip and groin pain with Physiotherapist and Extended Scope Practitioner Benoy Mathew, we explore: How you can use ...

Physio Edge 053 Hip & groin pain - diagnosis, pathology and red flags with Benoy Mathew

Hip and groin pain part 1 - diagnosis, pathology and red flags with Benoy Mathew Acute and chronic groin pain is common in sports, however diagnosis can be challenging. A thorough understanding of pathology around the hip and groin and when pathology relates to symptoms, knowledge of potential red flags, along with patterns and symptoms associated with each diagnosis is vital in guiding your treatment of hip and groin pain. In the first of two podcasts on hip and groin pain with Physiot...

Physio Edge 052 Conservative or surgical management for ACL injuries with Enda King

ACL injuries commonly occur during pivoting and change of direction sports. What is the best way to manage these injuries? Are your patients suitable for conservative managment or will they require surgery? In Physio Edge podcast 052, David Pope and Enda King discuss acute management of ACL injuries, and how you can help your patient decide whether to have conservative or surgical management. We also explore: What is the latest research around ACL injury What leads to an ACL injury, ...

052. Conservative or surgical management for ACL injuries with Enda King

ACL injuries commonly occur during pivoting and change of direction sports. What is the best way to manage these injuries? Are your patients suitable for conservative managment or will they require surgery? In Physio Edge podcast 052, David Pope and Enda King discuss acute management of ACL injuries, and how you can help your patient decide whether to have conservative or surgical management. We also explore: What is the latest research around ACL injury What leads to an ACL injury, ...

051. Lateral knee and LCL injuries with Matt Konopinski

Lateral knee injuries are common in football with landing from a jump or header, or during tackles when the tibia is forced into external rotation. This mechanism of injury often affects the Lateral/Fibular collateral ligament (LCL), however LCL injury is not always obvious from the patient’s history, and can be misdiagnosed. In this podcast with Liverpool FC Physiotherapist Matt Konopinski, we discuss LCL and lateral knee injuries, and how you can identify and treat these. LCL injuries c...

Physio Edge 051 Lateral knee and LCL injuries with Matt Konopinski

Lateral knee injuries are common in football with landing from a jump or header, or during tackles when the tibia is forced into external rotation. This mechanism of injury often affects the Lateral/Fibular collateral ligament (LCL), however LCL injury is not always obvious from the patient’s history, and can be misdiagnosed. In this podcast with Liverpool FC Physiotherapist Matt Konopinski, we discuss LCL and lateral knee injuries, and how you can identify and treat these. LCL injuries c...

Physio Edge 050 Treating the TMJ and jaw pain with Dr Stephen Shaffer

Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction can significantly impact your patients life, limiting their ability to enjoy eating and talking. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has a lot of musculoskeletal contributors that physiotherapists are perfectly positioned to treat and help improve patient’s lives. In episode 50 of the Physio Edge podcast, Dr Stephen Shaffer and   David Pope discuss TMD, structures that can be affected, and how you can assess and get great results treating T...

050. Treating the TMJ and jaw pain with Dr Stephen Shaffer

Temporomandibular joint pain and dysfunction can significantly impact your patients life, limiting their ability to enjoy eating and talking. Temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) has a lot of musculoskeletal contributors that physiotherapists are perfectly positioned to treat and help improve patient’s lives. In episode 50 of the Physio Edge podcast, Dr Stephen Shaffer and David Pope discuss TMD, structures that can be affected, and how you can assess and get great results treating TMD pat...

049. Running from injury part 2 with Dr Rich Willy

In Running from Injury Part 2, Dr Rich Willy will help you perform a running assessment and tie this into running retraining for patients with achilles tendinopathy, patellofemoral joint pain, ITB Syndrome and stress fractures. We explore the latest evidence and how it will help you address your running patients pain and injuries. You will discover: Treadmill or overground running assessments? Gait retraining for particular musculoskeletal conditions How to provide your patients with ...

Physio Edge 049 Running from injury part 2 with Dr Rich Willy

Physio Edge 049 Running from injury part 2 with Dr Rich Willy In Running from Injury Part 2, Dr Rich Willy will help you perform a running assessment and tie this into running retraining for patients with achilles tendinopathy, patellofemoral joint pain, ITB Syndrome and stress fractures. We explore the latest evidence and how it will help you address your running patients pain and injuries. You will discover: Treadmill or overground running assessments? Gait retraining for particular...

Physio Edge 048 Running from injury part 1 with Dr Rich Willy

Are you looking to improve your assessment & treatment of runners? Would you like to know exactly what to look for in a running assessment? What are the most important factors to treat when your running patients have achilles tendinopathy? How is that different when they have patellofemoral joint pain (PFJP)? The research around running is evolving quickly, and with Dr Rich Willy we explore the latest evidence and how it will help you address the most important factors with different musculo...

048. Running from injury part 1 with Dr Rich Willy

Are you looking to improve your assessment & treatment of runners? Would you like to know exactly what to look for in a running assessment? What are the most important factors to treat when your running patients have achilles tendinopathy? How is that different when they have patellofemoral joint pain (PFJP)? The research around running is evolving quickly, and with Dr Rich Willy we explore the latest evidence and how it will help you address the most important factors with different musculo...

047. Rotator cuff tendinopathy with Dr Chris Littlewood

The rotator cuff and rotator cuff tendons are often involved in shoulder pain, and targeted with our treatment. Dr Chris Littlewood is a Physio and senior research fellow at the University of Sheffield, and spends a large portion of his time studying and treating shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tendinopathy. In this episode, Chris and I discuss how to identify rotator cuff tendinopathy and other types of shoulder pain, and how you can direct your treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy...

Physio Edge 047 Rotator cuff tendinopathy with Dr Chris Littlewood

The rotator cuff and rotator cuff tendons are often involved in shoulder pain, and targeted with our treatment. Dr Chris Littlewood is a Physio and senior research fellow at the University of Sheffield, and spends a large portion of his time studying and treating shoulder pain, including rotator cuff tendinopathy. In this episode, Chris and I discuss how to identify rotator cuff tendinopathy and other types of shoulder pain, and how you can direct your treatment for rotator cuff tendinopathy...

Physio Edge 046 Proximal hamstring tendinopathy with Tom Goom

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) occurs in athletes, runners, weightlifters, and other athletes, as well as more sedentary patients, causing pain at the hamstring origin and limiting your patients ability to sit, run and continue to be active. There are a number of structures that can contribute to pain in this area, and in this podcast, Tom Goom and David Pope discuss how to clearly identify PHT and differentiate it from lumbar spine referred pain, hip pain, sciatic nerve pain and ot...

046. Proximal hamstring tendinopathy with Tom Goom

Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) occurs in athletes, runners, weightlifters, and other athletes, as well as more sedentary patients, causing pain at the hamstring origin and limiting your patients ability to sit, run and continue to be active. There are a number of structures that can contribute to pain in this area, and in this podcast, Tom Goom and David Pope discuss how to clearly identify PHT and differentiate it from lumbar spine referred pain, hip pain, sciatic nerve pain and ot...

045. Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain Part 2 With Dr Leanne Bisset

How can you treat your patient’s lateral elbow pain (lateral epicondylalgia (LE)/tennis elbow)? How and when should you progress your patient’s exercise program? Is pain during their exercise program ok? In this episode, which is Part 2 of Lateral Elbow pain with Dr Leanne Bisset, we explore in detail how you can differentially diagnose LE from other causes of lateral elbow pain, and treat it successfully. Discover: Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of LE How to get the best outcom...

Physio Edge 045 Treatment of Lateral Elbow Pain Part 2 With Dr Leanne Bisset

How can you treat your patient’s lateral elbow pain (lateral epicondylalgia (LE)/tennis elbow)? How and when should you progress your patient’s exercise program? Is pain during their exercise program ok? In this episode, which is Part 2 of Lateral Elbow pain with Dr Leanne Bisset, we explore in detail how you can differentially diagnose LE from other causes of lateral elbow pain, and treat it successfully. Discover: Diagnosis and differential diagnosis of LE How to get the best outcom...

044. Lateral Elbow Pain Part 1 with Dr Leanne Bisset

Lateral elbow pain (lateral epicondylalgia/tennis elbow) affects , and can respond fantastically to Physiotherapy treatment, or in other patients with a similar presentation, not at all.  Dr Leanne Bisset is a Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy lecturer and researcher at Griffith University in Queensland, Australia that has extensively researched and published on lateral elbow pain, and spends the majority of her clinical time treating the upper limb and lateral elbow. This is a two part po...

Physio Edge 044 Lateral Elbow Pain Part 1 with Dr Leanne Bisset

Lateral elbow pain (lateral epicondylalgia/tennis elbow) affects , and can respond fantastically to Physiotherapy treatment, or in other patients with a similar presentation, not at all.  Dr Leanne Bisset is a Physiotherapist, Physiotherapy lecturer and researcher at [Griffith University][GU] in Queensland, Australia that has extensively researched and published on lateral elbow pain, and spends the majority of her clinical time treating the upper limb and lateral elbow. This is a two p...

Physio Edge 043 Sporting Shoulder with Jo Gibson

Shoulder pain and injury in overhead athletes is very common and has a high recurrence rate. In this podcast with Jo Gibson we discuss sporting shoulder injuries and rehabilitation, including: The role of the Rotator Cuff Train strength or efficiency in the Rotator Cuff? Rotator Cuff muscle balance When is (and when isn’t) surgery necessary for Rotator Cuff or SLAP tears Assessment of shoulder stiffness Bursal involvement Imaging of the shoulder How you can help improve Rotato...

043. Sporting Shoulder with Jo Gibson

Shoulder pain and injury in overhead athletes is very common and has a high recurrence rate. In this podcast with Jo Gibson we discuss sporting shoulder injuries and rehabilitation, including: The role of the Rotator Cuff Train strength or efficiency in the Rotator Cuff? Rotator Cuff muscle balance When is (and when isn’t) surgery necessary for Rotator Cuff or SLAP tears Assessment of shoulder stiffness Bursal involvement Imaging of the shoulder How you can help improve Rotato...

042. Treatment of Plantaris & Achilles Tendinopathy with Seth O’Neill

Treatment of your patients’ Achilles Tendinopathy may be slowed by involvement of Plantaris. In Episode 41 of the Physio Edge podcast, Dr Christoph Spang and I discussed how Plantaris may play a role in Achilles tendinopathy. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast, I discuss with Seth O’Neill how you can identify Plantaris involvement in your patients, and adjust and progress your conservative treatment of Achilles pain and tendinopathy with Plantaris involvement.  We discuss:  Wh...

Physio Edge 042 Treatment of Plantaris & Achilles Tendinopathy with Seth O’Neill

Physio Edge 042 Treatment of Plantaris & Achilles Tendinopathy with Seth O’Neill Treatment of your patients’ Achilles Tendinopathy may be slowed by involvement of Plantaris. In Episode 41 of the Physio Edge podcast, Dr Christoph Spang and I discussed how Plantaris may play a role in Achilles tendinopathy. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast, I discuss with Seth O’Neill how you can identify Plantaris involvement in your patients, and adjust and progress your conservative treatmen...

Physio Edge 041 The role of Plantaris in mid portion Achilles Tendinopathy

PE041 The role of Plantaris in mid portion Achilles Tendinopathy Plantaris tendinopathy and compression of Plantaris on the Achilles has been shown to play a role in some cases of Achilles Tendinopathy, slowing down their rate of rehabilitation progress. Dr Christoph Spang is a Biologist and Sports Scientist, and completed a PhD on “The plantaris tendon in relation to the Achilles tendon in midportion Achilles tendinopathy”. In this podcast we discuss the interaction of Plantaris in patien...

041. The role of Plantaris in mid portion Achilles Tendinopathy

Plantaris tendinopathy and compression of Plantaris on the Achilles has been shown to play a role in some cases of Achilles Tendinopathy, slowing down their rate of rehabilitation progress. Dr Christoph Spang is a Biologist and Sports Scientist, and completed a PhD on “The plantaris tendon in relation to the Achilles tendon in midportion Achilles tendinopathy”. In this podcast we discuss the interaction of Plantaris in patients with midportion Achilles Tendinopathy, including: Why consid...

040. Shoulder Simplified with Adam Meakins

How complex does your shoulder assessment need to be? How can you can simplify your shoulder assessment and treatment? Find out in episode 40 of the Physio Edge podcast with Adam Meakins, where Adam and I discuss: Common mistakes Physio’s make in assessment and treatment of the shoulder Adam’s classification of shoulder pain Subjective clues to guide your objective and treatment How to identify weak and painful shoulders Red flags with shoulder pain Frozen shoulders Objective ...

Physio Edge 040 Shoulder Simplified with Adam Meakins

PE040 Shoulder simplified with Adam Meakins How complex does your shoulder assessment need to be? How can you can simplify your shoulder assessment and treatment? Find out in episode 40 of the Physio Edge podcast with Adam Meakins, where Adam and I discuss: Common mistakes Physio’s make in assessment and treatment of the shoulder Adam’s classification of shoulder pain Subjective clues to guide your objective and treatment How to identify weak and painful shoulders Red flags with...

039. Patellofemoral pain in adolescents with Dr Michael Rathleff

Patellofemoral joint pain (PFJP) is very common in adolescents, and in the Physio Edge podcast episode 39, I discuss causes, assessment and treatment with the author of numerous studies on PFJP in Adolescents, Dr Michael Rathleff. You will explore:  Different types/groups of Adolescents that suffer with PFJP Common reasons for failure of Physiotherapy Diagnosis and DDx of PFJP Examination of the knee Treatment of PFJP How to tailor and progress your exercise programs The use o...

Physio Edge 039 Patellofemoral Pain in Adolescents

PE 038 Plantar Fasciopathy loading programs with Michael Rathleff

038. Plantar fasciopathy loading programs with Michael Rathleff

Plantar Fasciopathy (Plantar heel pain) can be a stubborn condition to treat, or you can learn to love treating it like Dr Michael Rathleff, incorporate the right loading program and activity modification and get some great results. In episode 38 of the Physio Edge podcast, I talk to Dr Michael Rathleff, author of the RCT “High-load strength training improves outcome in patients with plantar fasciitis: A randomized controlled trial with 12-month follow-up: HL strength training and plantar ...

PE #037 Pilates - beyond low back pain with Lana Johnson

PE #037 Pilates for shoulder and knee pain with Lana Johnson Pilates is commonly known and used for rehabilitation of persistent low back pain, however Pilates principles and equipment can also be used for assessment and treatment of pain beyond the pelvis and lumbar spine. In episode 37 of the Physio Edge podcast, Lana Johnson, a Physiotherapist and former dancer, from BPS Tensegrity in Sydney and I discuss how you can use Pilates for knee and shoulder pain, as well as: Common misconcept...

037. Pilates beyond low back pain with Lana Johnson

Pilates is commonly known and used for rehabilitation of persistent low back pain, however Pilates principles and equipment can also be used for assessment and treatment of pain beyond the pelvis and lumbar spine. In episode 37 of the Physio Edge podcast, Lana Johnson, a Physiotherapist and former dancer, from BPS Tensegrity in Sydney and I discuss how you can use Pilates for knee and shoulder pain, as well as: Common misconceptions about Pilates Functional vs non-functional exerci...

PE #036 How to help patients with persistent pain - part 2 with Mike Stewart

Mike Stewart and further explore persistent pain, helpful language you can use with your persistent pain patients, how you can use group sessions, as well as: How the bio fits into biopsychosocial How you can develop an educational toolkit Case study of a patient with persistent peripheral pain Language & communication recommendations. Misconceptions about persistent pain education And much more. Links of Interest Physio Edge podcast episode 35 - Know Pain part 1 with Mike Stewart M...

036. How to help patients with persistent pain - part 2 with Mike Stewart

Mike Stewart and further explore persistent pain, helpful language you can use with your persistent pain patients, how you can use group sessions, as well as: How the bio fits into biopsychosocial How you can develop an educational toolkit Case study of a patient with persistent peripheral pain Language & communication recommendations. Misconceptions about persistent pain education And much more. Links of Interest Physio Edge podcast episode 35 - Know Pain part 1 with Mike St...

PE #035 Know Pain with Mike Stewart

PE035 - Know Pain with Mike Stewart Part 1 Persistent pain can be a challenge, but also enjoyable to treat. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast, Mike Stewart and I focus on specific examples and case studies of patients with complex or persistent pain, how you may approach persistent pain patients, explain their pain, use metaphors and explanations so they understand it, and help guide them through the recovery process.  Mike and I get into the details on: Why Physios need a deep u...

035. Know Pain with Mike Stewart

Persistent pain can be a challenge, but also enjoyable to treat. In this episode of the Physio Edge podcast, Mike Stewart and I focus on specific examples and case studies of patients with complex or persistent pain, how you may approach persistent pain patients, explain their pain, use metaphors and explanations so they understand it, and help guide them through the recovery process.  Mike and I get into the details on: Why Physios need a deep understanding of pain science How does...

PE034 Advanced ACL Rehab with Enda King

The advanced stages of ACL rehabilitation are enjoyable to progress your patients through, and at the same time challenging to find the right exercises, and optimise the rate of progression through to return to training (RTT) and return to play (RTP). In this episode, Enda King from the Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin and David Pope discuss these later stages of rehabilitating your patients following an ACL Reconstruction. We discussed the prehabilitation and early stage ACL Rehab in the Physi...

034. Advanced ACL rehab with Enda King

The advanced stages of ACL rehabilitation are enjoyable to progress your patients through, and at the same time challenging to find the right exercises, and optimise the rate of progression through to return to training (RTT) and return to play (RTP). In this episode, Enda King from the Sports Surgery Clinic Dublin and David Pope discuss these later stages of rehabilitating your patients following an ACL Reconstruction. We discussed the prehabilitation and early stage ACL Rehab in the Ph...

PE #033 How to treat anterior knee pain with Kurt Lisle

How to treat anterior knee pain with Kurt Lisle Anterior knee pain can occur in your elite sports patients right through to office workers and weekend warriors. In this podcast with Kurt Lisle, we discuss anterior knee pain, the causes, how to diagnose the source of the pain, and the best ways to treat and rehabilitate these patients. Kurt Lisle is the Australian Socceroos Physio and co-owner of The Knee Joint Physio in Queensland. Kurt and I discussed acute knee injuries on the Physio Edg...

033. How to treat anterior knee pain with Kurt Lisle

Anterior knee pain can occur in your elite sports patients right through to office workers and weekend warriors. In this podcast with Kurt Lisle, we discuss anterior knee pain, the causes, how to diagnose the source of the pain, and the best ways to treat and rehabilitate these patients. Kurt Lisle is the Australian Socceroos Physio and co-owner of The Knee Joint Physio in Queensland. Kurt and I discussed acute knee injuries on the Physio Edge podcast in episode 29, and I really wanted to ...

032. How to rehabilitate ACL injuries with Enda King

ACL injuries can be career ending, or they can be an opportunity to sort out movement efficiency, motor control and and technical skills, coming back from the rehabilitation process with more power, speed and efficiency than your patients had before they injured their ACL. In this podcast, Enda King from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin currently completing his PhD in 3D biomechanical analysis after ACL reconstruction, with the aim to assist in RTP decision making and identifying fully...

PE #032 How to rehabilitate ACL Injuries with Enda King

ACL injuries can be career ending, or they can be an opportunity to sort out movement efficiency, motor control and and technical skills, coming back from the rehabilitation process with more power, speed and efficiency than your patients had before they injured their ACL. In this podcast, Enda King from the Sports Surgery Clinic in Dublin currently completing his PhD in 3D biomechanical analysis after ACL reconstruction, with the aim to assist in RTP decision making and identifying fully r...