In this episode, we have a discussion with Germaine Tan and Dr Briana Clifford to discuss the topic of cancer rehabilitation. We explore:

• What does cancer rehabilitation involve
• DEEDs framework of classification
• Aspects of cancer rehabilitation in musculoskeletal Physiotherapy
• Translating rehab evidence into the clinic
• Cancer related fatigue and peripheral neuropathy
• Dosage and intensity with cancer rehabilitation
• Links between exercise and cancer survival
• Improving referral pathways for cancer patients
• Key barriers for rehabilitation

Want to learn more about Cancer Rehabilitation? Germaine Tan recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Cancer Rehabilitation Essentials: A Practical Guide for Physiotherapists” 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-clifford-tan

Germaine Tan, APAM, MACP, is an APA-titled cancer physiotherapist and clinician-researcher with expertise in cancer rehabilitation, exercise oncology, neurology and gerontology, and more than 15 years of clinical experience across acute and community health settings in Melbourne, Australia, and Singapore. She was awarded an NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship in 2023 to undertake her PhD at La Trobe University and Eastern Health, investigating how the timing of exercise and cancer rehabilitation influences patient and health service outcomes.

Briana Clifford, PhD, is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, researcher and Senior Lecturer at UNSW Sydney with over 10 years of clinical experience supporting people with cancer and complex conditions. Her research focuses on exercise oncology, particularly managing cancer-related fatigue, chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy and other treatment side effects. She also teaches cancer and exercise content and is passionate about improving access to high-quality, evidence-based exercise support for cancer survivors.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode with Dr Michael Mansfield, we discuss all the differing aspects and outcomes of hip and knee surgery. We explore:

• What is a “successful” surgery?
• Patient expectations for surgery and how this can shape the post-operative outcome
• Importance of prehabilitation
• Evidence-based individualised rehabilitation
• Supporting patients through pre and post surgery to get good outcomes

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

Dr Michael Mansfield is an Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on improving outcomes in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic care, rehabilitation and health inequalities. He leads the ALIGN Network, an interdisciplinary programme with Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust examining how orthopaedic care pathways can be improved, and his work brings together clinical research, evidence synthesis and patient and public involvement to understand how care before and after surgery can better meet patients’ needs.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

In this episode with Dr Rachel Bican, we discuss access for rural and remote areas to healthcare for paediatric physiotherapy. We explore:

• Current limitations in the healthcare system
• Importance of getting buy-in/partnering with members of the community
• Importance and process of identifying gaps in the healthcare system
• The role of telehealth and community-based interventions
• What is currently working well in community access programs

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

Rachel Bican, PT, DPT, PhD, is an Assistant Professor and Director of the Pediatric FUNctional Mobility Lab (FUN Lab) at Ohio University. Her research focuses on optimizing rehabilitation practices and developing innovative service-delivery models to improve access to care for children with disabilities and their families, particularly in rural and medically underserved communities. Dr. Bican is also a pediatric physical therapist and educator who is passionate about preparing future clinicians to deliver evidence-informed, family-centered care across practice settings.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/