In this episode Ben speaks with Dr Brad Neal who is a Physiotherapist, Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Essex with a special interest in Patellofemoral Pain.
In This Episode We Discuss:
(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:00) – Brad’s Views On Current Cricket
(00:02:55) – Could Brad Ever Have Been A Cricket Physio?
(00:03:41) – Brad’s Experience Of Working In Elite Sport
(00:06:00) – Why Did Brad Choose Patellofemoral Pain To Work In?
(00:09:45) – How To Help Patients Understand The Multi-Factoral Nature of PFP
(00:11:10) – What To Say To The Patient When They’ve Been Told They Need To Strengthen Their VMO
(00:15:00) – Why We Should Tell Patients With Patellofemoral Pain What Isn’t Going On
(00:16:50) – Does The Patellofemoral Joint Cartilage Tear?
(00:17:10) – How To Reassure Someone With Patellofemoral Pain
(00:19:10) – How To Discuss Chromalaecia Patellae X-ray Findings
(00:20:40) – Are Normal Age Related Patellofemoral Joint Changes Found In Those Who Are Asymptomatic?
(00:22:00) – Should We Still Use Term “Patella Maltracking” Or Is Their A Better Way?
(00:24:00) – Are There Any Surgical Options For Patellofemoral Pain?
(00:25:55) – Does This Help Us With Buy-In To Rehab?
(00:27:45) – What To Say When They Ask “Will It Get Better?”
(00:29:10) – What’s Next For PFP Research
(00:33:20) – What Lessons From Academic Teaching Can We Use With The Patient In Front Of Us
(00:35:00) – Is There A Way To Assess Patient Understanding Of What We’ve Explained?
(00:37:45) – How Should Information About Conditions On Websites Be Laid Out?
(00:40:20) – Is Teaching Training Part Of Healthcare Training Or Should It Be?
(00:46:20) – Brads Hardest Conversations
(01:01:30) – Why People Should Watch & Play Baseball
(01:04:20) – Is Baseball The American Version Of Cricket?
(01:08:45) – Where To Find Brad Online
You can find Brad here:
X/Twitter: @DrBradNeal
Instragram: @teampfp
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