Episodios

  • [Physio Discussed] Throwing injuries: load management, performance and risk with. Professor Tim Gabbett and Dr Mike Reinold
    Apr 1 2026

    In this episode, we discuss all things “throwing injuries”. We explore:

    • Load management and the bodies response to load
    • Signs of overload/fatigue vs development in athletes
    • Acute:Chronic Workloads
    • Balancing performance and injury risk
    • Programming a modern throwing program
    • Avoiding acute loading spikes in elite sport

    This episode is closely tied to Mike’s case study he did with us called “UCL injury in a Baseball Athlete”. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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    Dr. Mike Reinold is a globally recognized expert in physical therapy, sports medicine, and performance, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention for athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, while also helping people of all ages return to activity. He is co-founder and president of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Waltham, MA, and has extensive experience with Major League Baseball, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox, where he developed programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance.

    Professor Tim Gabbett has over 30 years experience working as an applied sport scientist with athletes and coaches from a wide range of sports. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology and has completed a second PhD in Applied Sport Science, with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition. Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Olympic Games cycles and continues to work as an advisor for several high performance organizations around the world.

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  • [Case Studies] Treating a surfer with anterior shoulder pain with Dr James Furness
    Mar 25 2026

    In this episode with Dr James Furness, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a surfer who was suffering from anterior shoulder pain. We cover:

    • Mechanisms specific to surfing
    • Importance of a “working diagnosis”
    • Special tests of the shoulder
    • Treatment modalities for anterior shoulder pain

    This episode is closely tied to James’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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    James Furness is a PhD graduate at Bond University with a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and research in water based sports. He is a Lead researcher within Water-based Research Unit at Bond University investigating the musculoskeletal and physiological adaptations in the sport of surfing. He has established a national collaboration with Surfing Australia and an international collaboration with universities within New Zealand and the USA.

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    Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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  • [Physio Explained] Communication skills every physio needs with Dr Alison Sim
    Mar 18 2026

    In this episode, we discuss everything about therapeutic alliance and motivational interviewing. We explore:

    • The power of communication
    • How to build alliance in the first few minutes of an appointment
    • How to approach resistance to behaviour change
    • Skills from motivational interviewing we can apply immediately
    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies within Physiotherapy practice

    Want to learn more about communication and optimise patient behaviour change? Alison Sim recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “More than Words: Communication Tools for Treating People in Pain" where she goes into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-sim

    Dr Alison Sim (PhD) is an osteopath, educator, and researcher specialising in pain management and early intervention following injury. She has worked clinically for over 20 years and teaches communication and behaviour change skills to allied health professionals across Australia. Alison’s research focuses on distress, risk screening, and compensable injury recovery. Alison enjoys helping improve clinician - patient interactions and supporting practitioners to integrate evidence-based communication strategies into everyday care.

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    Our host is @Sarah.yule from Physio Network

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  • [Expert Physio Q&A] Return to play after concussion with Dr Brooke Patterson
    Mar 11 2026

    This episode with Dr. Brooke Patterson is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. In this episode Brooke discusses:

    • Return to play outcome measures
    • Concussion prevention research
    • Brooke’s return to contact protocol (AFL)
    • Prep-to-Play program

    👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/practicals-pattersonn

    Dr. Brooke Patterson is an Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Research Fellow and physiotherapist who completed her PhD at La Trobe University. A former AFLW player with the Melbourne Football Club and later an Assistant Coach, Brooke went on to lead the development of Prep-to-Play, an injury prevention program for community women’s football. She now works closely with community coaches to implement effective knee and concussion injury prevention strategies.

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  • [Physio Discussed] Kids aren’t mini adults: rethinking youth injury management with Daniel Elias and Angela Jackson
    Mar 4 2026

    In this episode, we discuss the treatment of youth injuries. We explore:

    • How children are different to adults for assessment and treatment
    • Percentages when treating youth rather than using “age”
    • Gender differences in treating youth athletes
    • Managing youth overload and deload
    • Importance of parental education and involvement
    • Importance of nutrition for youth athletes
    • Myth busting beliefs about children

    Want to learn more about treating youth athletes? Angela Jackson recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Assessment and rehabilitation of low back pain in youth athletes” where she goes into further depth on this topic.

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    Angela Jackson is a highly experienced Youth Athlete Consultant physiotherapist dedicated to improving care for young athletes. She has worked across national teams, Premier League football, county cricket and school sport, helping thousands of children return safely to play after injury. Angela founded Physiofit in 1992, growing it into a centre of excellence before selling it in 2021 to focus on education and advocacy through her platform Kids Back 2 Sport. A passionate global educator, she delivers international workshops, created the Kids Back 2 Sport return-to-play course, has consulted with the Cheshire Cricket Board for nearly two decades, and is a contributing author to Cricket Sports Medicine.

    Daniel is a highly experienced physiotherapist with more than 15 years in the NHS, private practice and elite sport. For the past eight years he has worked with England Athletics across U13–U20 national and international squads, specialising in the assessment, treatment and long-term management of young athletes while collaborating closely with parents and coaches. He is also an active educator, lecturing for the Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sport & Exercise Medicine and the University of the West of England on topics including overtraining and adolescent injury.

    Link to download free ossification timings and growth and maturation handout discussed in this episode - https://kidsback2sport.com/resources/

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    Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

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    47 m
  • [Case Studies] When gait retraining helps patellofemoral pain with Dr Bradley Neal
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover:

    • The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out for
    • Treatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retraining
    • Forefoot striking vs rearfoot striking
    • Step rate vs stride length retraining

    This episode is closely tied to Brad’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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    Dr Bradley Neal is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex, a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Sports & Exercise Medicine at QMUL, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. With a PhD on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, he spent 10 years as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Head of Research at Pure Sports Medicine, London. His research focuses on patellofemoral pain, knee pathology, running-related injury, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.

    Reference to paper discussed in this episode here - Neal BS, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, et al; Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;58:1486-1495.

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  • [Physio Explained] Rehab after meniscus surgery: practical guidelines for clinicians with Airelle Giordano
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode with Airelle Giordano, we discuss two recent papers which cover the meniscus knee rehabilitation consensus. We explore:

    • Patient eligibility for a Menisectomy
    • Rehabilitation post Menisectomy
    • Precautions and contraindications post menisectomy
    • Return to sport post meniscal repair

    👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Research Reviews here - https://physio.network/giordano

    Airelle Giordano serves as the Director of Clinical Services, Residency, and Fellowship Training at the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in both Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy and holds the position of Associate Professor in the University of Delaware Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Currently, she is the President of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT). Her clinical expertise centers on complex knee injuries, gait retraining, and post-concussion rehabilitation.

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    Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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  • [Golden Oldie] Assessing and treating ITB pain with Dr Rich Willy
    Feb 11 2026

    This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released.

    In this ITB pain episode with Dr. Rich Willy, we explore:

    • What we now know about the causes of ITB pain
    • Simple, evidence-based explanations clinicians can use with patients
    • How this changes late-stage rehab decisions
    • Practical strategies to build knee robustness and reduce reinjury risk in runners

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    Dr. Richard Willy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA). He received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his master of physical therapy from Ohio University. In addition to his research, Dr. Willy has been a clinician for 18 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner.

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    Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU.

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    19 m