In this episode, Stuart Hammond sits down with Hanna Tómasdóttir, President of Danske Osteopater. Under her leadership, the association has expanded from just 40 members in 2013 to more than 300 in 2024, making it one of the fastest‑growing osteopathic organisations worldwide.

An Icelandic born Dane, Hanna also serves as President of Osteopathy Europe and sits on the board of the International Osteopathic Alliance. Beyond her leadership roles, she brings osteopathy to the public as the owner of a Copenhagen-based practice and as a health columnist for Denmark’s largest weekly women’s magazine.

Hear how her guiding influence as a member of a Danish working group, developed the Danish National Clinical Guidelines for the non-pharmacological treatment of migraines and tension type headaches and her view on the role positive psychology plays in the recovery process for patients with chronic conditions.

A thoughtful and inspiring conversation with one of Europe’s most influential osteopathic leaders.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making it easier to streamline tasks and enhance communication in multiple industries. But, what are the implications for highly regulated fields like healthcare that require special accommodations for policies around compliance, ethical considerations, security, and data protection?

In this podcast, Damien Adler, Zanda Co-Founder and Head of Customer Success, and Claire Spong, Zanda Product Engagement and Insights Manager, explore the transformative impact of AI in healthcare. They discuss a range of practical applications, including how AI enhances diagnostics, predictive analytics, personalised treatment planning, and administrative efficiency through advanced tools like virtual assistants and automated documentation systems.

Listeners will learn about new AI-powered clinical note solutions that reduce administrative burden. The discussion also addresses the regulatory framework governing the use of AI in healthcare, including privacy laws, professional guidelines, and regulations for AI tools in medical settings.

Disclaimer: Zanda is a commercial partner with Osteopathy Australia.

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Pelvic pain affects one in five women, and in this episode Liz and Lorrae break down what it is, why it happens, and contributing factors most often involved. We also hear about pelvic girdle pain, endometriosis, menopause and UTIs.

Even with tailored interventions, such as manual therapy, at their disposal, the pair explore how an osteopath’s whole‑person approach assists with their patient assessment as varied contributors like childbirth, common injuries, infections, and visceral sources can be the source of the pain.

Liz and Lorrae delve into risk factors for persistent pain, including emotional or physical trauma and the pair emphasise the importance of a team-based approach examination for women’s health. Hear how networking with specialists whilst forging a strong interdisciplinary team, all working to the patient’s goals, is key to managing financial, physical and emotional loads for the patient.

Resources:

Women’s Health & Research Institute: https:/ /www.whria.com.au/

BowerBird CPD: https://www.bowerbirdcpd.com/courses/

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