Jaryd Bourke is a podiatrist and PhD candidate at Monash University Physiotherapy. In this episode, Jaryd discusses Achilles tendinopathy and his research investigating heel lifts and changes in patient outcomes and biomechanics.

Edit: Sorry for saying Wodonga is a city in NSW! At least I know people are listening... it's on the border...

Thanks to Jaryd for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections.

In this episode:

• 0:00 About this episode and welcome Jaryd
• 2:20 What is tendinopathy?
• 3:30 What is Achilles tendinopathy?
• 5:30 Heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy - research
• 7:18 How could heel lifts help with Achilles tendinopathy symptoms
• 10:00 Jaryd’s trial on heel lifts for Achilles tendinopathy – key methods
• 17:00 Clinical implications
• 23:33 Final thoughts

Diagnostic domains, differential diagnosis and conditions requiring further medical attention that are considered important in the assessment for Achilles tendinopathy: a Delphi consensus study, link to paper: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/13/891.abstract

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Just in time for World Bronchiectasis Day, this is Part 2 of my discussion with Associate Professor Annemarie Lee on exercise for people with bronchiectasis. In this episode, Annemarie explains the benefits of exercise for people with Bronchiectasis and explores different ways people can engage in physical activity—whether as part of a formal rehabilitation program or by integrating it into daily life.

A huge thanks to Annemarie for sharing your expertise.

Use the timestamps below to jump to sections of interest.

0:00 About this episode

1:52 How does exercise benefit people with Bronchiectasis?

4:15 What does a typical pulmonary rehabilitation class look like?

6:15 Who is suitable for a pulmonary rehabilitation class for Bronchiectasis?

11:26 Exercise for airway clearance and exercise tolerance

14:18 Research gaps

16:50 How can people with Bronchiectasis monitor their exercise and symptoms?

22:55 The patient as a person, developing a therapeutic alliance

24:38 The most important knowledge and skills for a health professional – empathy

28:40 How to connect with Annemarie

Links and Resources:

• Bronchiectasis Toolbox
• Strong Lungs
• Annemarie Lee’s Research Profile (Monash University)

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Associate Professor Annemarie Lee is a leading cardiorespiratory physiotherapist, educator and researcher whose work has helped shape how we understand and manage bronchiectasis in physiotherapy practice. This is the first episode of a two-part series on bronchiectasis. In this episode, we discuss subjective and objective assessment of people with bronchiectasis and provide an introduction to airway clearance techniques. A huge thanks to Annemarie for sharing your expertise.

Use the timestamps below to jump to sections of interest.

In this episode:

0:00 About this episode and welcome Annemarie

4:50 What is bronchiectasis?

8:50 Other impacts of bronchiectasis – loss of physical function, pelvic floor dysfunction, low back pain, reflux, etc.

12:50 Emerging treatments

13:40 Objective assessment of people with bronchiectasis

21:30 Airway clearance techniques

25:00 Bronchiectasis Toolbox website

29:12 Strong Lungs website

31:50 Summary

Links and Resources:

• Bronchiectasis Toolbox
• Strong Lungs
• Annemarie Lee’s Research Profile (Monash University)

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• Read more at www.Perraton.Physio or follow the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page.
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Disclaimer: This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.