In this episode, Prue Eddie and Michael Solano, who are both faculty of the Rule of the Artery Program for the Australian Research College of Osteopathic Medicine (aka ARCOM), delve into the enduring wisdom of Dr. Andrew Taylor Still, unpacking one of his foundational insights that “the rule of the artery is supreme.” Guided by host and fellow osteopath, Sonia Wainberg, the conversation explores how osteopathic principles support the body’s innate ability to self-regulate when blood and lymphatic flow are unobstructed and cellular vitality can thrive.

With a recognition that injuries and chronic conditions are deeply influenced by vascular health and an understanding that “the veins are the drains” is more than a metaphor, Prue and Michael offer a rich perspective on how manual therapy intersects with the body’s circulatory function and that without proper drainage, tissues may not be nourished, repaired, or restored.

Osteopathy Australia extends their appreciation to Prue Eddie, Michael Solano and Sonia Wainberg for generously sharing their time and insights with Osteo Talk and for their valued contributions to the osteopathic profession.

Resource reference: How We Feel by Brett Shirvington https://hub-j3weyd15xv.membership.io/login

To find out more, visit: The Rule of The Artery http://ruleoftheartery.com.au/

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In this empowering episode, we dive into the theme of Women's Health Week: Our respected podcast panellists reflect on years of clinical practice and lived experiences as they highlight how education and access to information can transform patient outcomes, especially for women navigating chronic pain.

After decades of unresolved symptoms, having seen multiple practitioners and tried countless treatments, scores of female patients are still being dismissed, misdiagnosed or ignored. What they often lack is not another prescription, but knowledge, knowledge that enables them to understand their bodies and make informed decisions about their health.

The episode underscores the importance of self-advocacy and the power of information in dismantling outdated norms. Whether you're a practitioner, patient, or simply curious, this conversation is a call to raise your voice, make informed choices and help reshape the future of women's health.

Osteopathy Australia extends their appreciation to our Women's health week panellists for generously sharing their time and insights with Osteo Talk and for their valued contributions to the osteopathic profession and women's health.

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Join Australia’s first Advanced Sports Osteopath, Louise Bibby, as she sits down to chat with Hannah Moore, PhD candidate, researcher, and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Western Bulldogs AFLW team.

This extended episode follows the arc of Hannah's expertise, from her foundational work on the menstrual cycle and athlete monitoring, through to the transformation of her approach following overseas travel and exposure to leading international systems. It starts with what osteopaths and health professionals need to understand about female physiology, and builds into cultural change, coaching language, psychological safety, and high-performance systems of care.

Osteopathy Australia extends their appreciation to Louise Bibby and Hannah Moore for generously sharing their time and insights with Osteo Talk and for their valued contributions to the osteopathic profession.

Hannah Moore's recommended resources:

Gunter J. Blood: The science, medicine, and mythology of menstruation. Los Angeles, CA: Citadel Press; 2024.

Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/sms.70107

The Journal of Physiology

Menstrual cycles and macrocycles: Science, not socials, is doing the heavy lifting - Minahan - 2025 - The Journal of Physiology - Wiley Online Library

We asked an expert to explain PMS - with Hannah Dower. (n.d.). Listnr KICPOD. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5cgQEgBxCka0ZPuc3ykals

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