Sports physical therapist Elisa Nédélec heard so many harmful myths about when and how girls and women should play sport that she decided to start a PhD. In today’s episode, Elisa explains why girls and women should stay active, and what research can (and can’t) tell us about the relationship between reproductive hormones and musculoskeletal ... Show More
Jul 7
Ep 229: Best practice in managing patellofemoral pain, with Dr Brad Neal
Patellofemoral pain can affect anyone at any age, which mean you're likely to come across it in your clinical career. What is best practice in managing patellofemoral pain? Today, Dr Brad Neal (Queen Mary University of London) walks us through how to apply the best research to yo ... Show More
27m 44s
Jun 30
Ep 228: The worst pain is unexplained, with Dr Paul Mintken
Pain is often what prompts patients to seek the care of a musculoskeletal rehabilitation clinician. In today's episode, Dr Paul Mintken guides listeners through different ways to work with a person to help make sense of, and explain, unexplained pain. Dr Mintken (Hawai'i Pacific ... Show More
23m 54s
Nov 2021
Katie St. Clair on “Inside-Out”, Biomechanical Approach for Improved Squatting, Running and Overall Athleticism
Our guest for today’s show is Katie St. Clair. Katie is a strength and conditioning coach out of Charleston, SC who has been training general population and athletes for over 20 years, and is the creator of the Empowered Performance Program. She is passionate about helping every ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 2024
EP. 068: The Athletic Shoulder - Overcoming Instability for Peak Performance with Edel Fanning
In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast, host Kai speaks with Edel Fanning, a lead upper limb physiotherapist from Ireland, about various shoulder pathologies in athletes and effective rehabilitation strategies. Edel discusses common shoulder injuries in different sports, suc ... Show More
1h 3m
May 7
Knee Deep in Trouble: Why ACL Injuries Plague Women's Soccer
Why are female soccer players so much more likely to tear their ACL? We dive into the shocking statistics, revealing the complex interplay of anatomical differences, hormonal influences, distinct movement patterns on the field, and the historical lack of tailored training and equ ... Show More
3m 20s
Dec 2024
[Physio Discussed] A practical guide to exercise & pelvic health during pregnancy and postpartum with Dr Silvia Giagio and Gráinne Donnelly
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 exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. We explore: Pelvic floor screening and assessmentsR ... Show More
55m 4s
Jan 2021
239: Nicolai Morris on Reverse-Engineering Athletic Movement Through Gymnastic Progressions and Rough-Housing
Our guest today is Nicolai Morris, strength and conditioning specialist with High Performance Sport, New Zealand. Nicolai is the lead S&C with the New Zealand Women’s (Field) Hockey Team (Blacksticks) as well as coaching an international elite high jumper. From Nicolai’s athlet ... Show More
1h 17m