The Physio Matters Podcast
By Jack Chew
The Physio Matters Podcast - Clinical Gold Delivered Direct.
Episodes will feature expert, honest advice, delivered directly to listeners at no cost. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine information for those working in physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, medicine and all divisions of the healthcare industry.
The Physio Matters PodcastFeb 07, 2016
What And When Should We Inject Into An Osteoarthritic Knee - With Bilal Barkatali And Eos Active
Injections for Osteoarthritic Knees is a big, evolving, controversial topic. On the one hand, emerging evidence suggests the cheap, easily available steroids are damaging to joints, on the other questions remain over effectiveness of more expensive injectables like Hyaluronic Acid and PRP. Combine that with Physiotherapists having lost the rights to inject PRP and the landscape is turbulent to say the least. Bilal Barkatali discusses all of this with Jack in what will absolutely be seen as a very well nuanced and balanced conversation that assesses the current state of play and provides real information on who to consider for which injectables. Thank you to EOS Active for sponsoring this episode. Find out more about them HERE: https://eosactive.co.uk/
Have MSK Clinicians Been Complacent In Dismissing Hyaluronic Acid - Chewing It Over with Jim Carr and EOS Active
Hyaluronic Acid is commonly lumped in with other injectables like PRP, Steroids, stem cells and so on. In some ways of course it is similar, the indications and method of delivery are not miles apart. Should we be thinking about it differently for Osteoarthritic Knees however? Jim Carr of Eos Active is here to Chew It Over with Jack and open up this conversation to make sure we are not dismissing potentially beneficial treatments for Knee OA which is difficult to manage! A huge thank you to Eos Active for sponsoring this episode, find out more about them HERE: https://eosactive.co.uk/ Stay tuned at the end for a sneak preview of Physio Matters Session 104 where Jack talks in detail about injectables with Bilal Barkatali!
YouMatter - Session 32 My life as a Neuro-Spicy Physiotherapist with Karli Gibson
This is the first of a 2-part series.
Episode 1 - The Struggle and The Suffering
Episode 2 - The Revolution and The Evolution
Karli Gibson is an Occupational Health Physiotherapist.
In this first epsiode, Karli talks to Jo about…
Feeling thick, but smart.
Learning to cope, and learning to mask.
Getting diagnosed with dyslexia and discovering resources.
Getting diagnosed with ADHD, and finding support, but not so many resources…yet.
You can’t fail to hear Karli’s determination and commitment to finding her own path, not just in Physiotherapy but also in life. This episode is about the struggles as she puts it, but even here, there are hints at the evolution to come.
Session 103 - Medial Offloader Knee Braces with Giles Leeming and Ossur
Jim was just a little excited to indulge in one of his favourite topics for a full podcast - Osteoarthritis. Ossur produce a wide range of limb products, of particular interest are their medial offloader braces for knee osteoarthritis. These provide a very real option as part of a management program for this tricky condition and Jim wanted to delve deep into how and why they might work. A lot of ground covered as he discusses with Giles the construction of the braces, how they work and who they might work for, improving compliance/tolerance and the cost implications. You can find out more about Ossur here You can also contact them for more information by email ukinfo@ossur.com or phone 03450 065 065 Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast, if you have 10 seconds why not leave a review!
Rheum101 Agenda Reveal!
What's A Male Personal Trainer Doing Weighing In On Menopause - Chewing It Over with Zack Cahill
What's A Male Personal Trainer Doing Weighing In On Menopause? Zack is here to discuss how he helps women going through peri-menopause and menopause with their exercise journeys.
find more about Zack here: amplifiedtraining.co.uk
YouMatter Session 31 - I OWN A Business, Not I AM The Business with Helen Preston and Nicola Graham
Nicola Graham and Helen Preston are both Physiotherapy business owners. They each have their own version of this, having made choices about whether or not to still work as a clinician, and how they wish to be perceived, and how they wish to exert their influence in healthcare. In this session we discuss, the acquisition of business skills when you've never been taught them, a shift in personal identity and the way others might see you as you take on business ownership, and we have a more philosophical discussion around leadership and who might emerge as the future symbolic leaders in our profession.
YouMatter Session 30 - Visibility For The Happily Invisible with Sara Price
Jazz hands videos and monologues of your wisdom triggering unwanted attention from trolls. If this is your impression of marketing then no wonder you're avoiding it. Invisibility is so much more appealing. Sara Price has another way. There's no sugar coating or kidding that you don't need to be visible to grow a business, but she has some wonderful ideas and suggestions to make it a more comfortable experience for you and infinitely more enjoyable for your audience. And to get you seen by the people that really need you. more here: mehab.co.uk
Trauma Informed Care - Chewing It Over with Jess Mather
Jess Mather is here to chew over what is Trauma Informed Care? A fascinating discussion with implications for all assessments and treatments.
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More about Jess here http://chronicpainandtrauma.com/
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Spinal Care Masterclass - LAST CHANCE TICKETS
Non-Medical Consultants on Medical Consultant Rotas Controversy! Chewing It Over
Jack jumps on the microphone to weigh in on this recent social media controversy!
Society Of Musculoskeletal Medicine SOMM - Chewing It Over with Johnny Smith
The Society Of Musculoskeletal Medicine or SOMM have taken some heavy critique over time, specific modalities (particularly frictions) were front of centre of this.
Johnny Smith talks to Jack about what SOMM is all about now, that we should leave behind all the old opinions of the society and form all new, good ones.Listen, let us know what you think!
Find out about SOMM here: https://www.sommcourses.org/
upcoming courses include
Foundation Unit 2 -Christchurch (September)
Injection Therapy -Christchurch (September) and St George's London (October)
Foundation Unit 1 -Liverpool (October)
Foundation Unit 3 -Liverpool (November)
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YouMatter Session 29 - Conflicted Clinicians On Conflict with Celia Champion
Some people love conflict. Some of them are even clinicians. This epsiode is for the remaining 97% of you who accept it's a necessary evil but would rather eat their own patella hammer.
Celia Champion, director of Painless Practice has a wealth of tips, tricks, books and references to help you get more comfortable with conflict. And she is human enough to admit that even she is only a 3/10 on the concept.
Workshop link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/695867968827?aff=oddtdtcreator
Books and theories mentioned:
Surrounded by idiots by Thomas Erickson
SCARF model by David Rock
Radical Candour theory by Kim Scott
Am I Worthy Of Imposter Syndrome? - Chewing It Over with Katie Bell
Why the bloody hells is imposter syndrome so prevalent in Physiotherapy, why do we all get it and is it normal?
Katie Bell is here to Chew Over this topic with Jack and offers some explanations.
Is it imposter syndrome or are we just crap? Let us know what you think of the episode.
Also make sure to check out more from Katie Bell - Owner of Thrive Health & Wellness Business Coaching (Physio by trade!)
Treat Your Business Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivebusinesscoaching
Treat Your Business Podcast https://thrive-businesscoaching.com/podcast/
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YouMatter Session 28 - Anger, What Are You Going To Do About It? with Dave James
Dave James, ex-nurse, podiatrist, coach and speaker talks to me about the role anger has played in his life. How it showed up at times of deep hurt, but also when he became a parent. How he experimented with complete denial of anger and where he is now, still working on it, always learning about it. We discuss whether anger is ever acceptable as a clinician and the responsibility we might feel, to maintain composure both at work and outside. Facebook
Session 102 - Cognitive Functional Therapy: The RESTORE Trial with Peter O'Sullivan and Peter Kent
Peter O'Sullivan and Peter Kent speak to Jack Chew about what CFT is and isn't, the RESTORE Trial and what that means for managing back pain!
The podcast is back for a special episode and this is an absolute show-stopper.
Session 102!!
Paralympic Classification - Chewing It Over with Ritchie Barber
What is the role of the Physio in Paralympic Classification? Ritchie Barber knows all and he explains all Chewing It Over with Justin.
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Scoliosis Is Being Ignored! - Chewing It Over with Katrina Lake
Katrina Lake is with Jack Chew explaining that Scoliosis does matter!! Don't ignore it!
Tickets for Therapy Live: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
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Whole Body Vibration by Physios AND S&C Coaches? - Chewing It Over with Claire Minshull
I for one am not even sure what WBV is so luckily Claire Minshull joined Fran to explain all and dispel the misconceptions
Therapy Live Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Are Steroid Injections For OA Evil? - Chewing It Over With Nick Livadas
Steroid injections are common place treatments for Osteoarthritis, do we over-estimate the benefits or over-estimate the benefits? Who should have one and why?
Nick Livadas joins Justin and explains!
Therapy Live Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Communication Illumination - Chewing It Over with Ben Whybrow
Especially as it can be a very hard skill to do well!!Luckily Ben Whybrow is here to educate Jim mostly but you can listen in too on how to be a better communicator.
Therapy Live Tickets HERE: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Instantly Improve Your MSK Rehab - Chewing It Over with Ian Gatt
What Ian Gatt doesn't know about Rehab is not worth knowing, he also is one of the best teachers in the MSK space as well.
Jim took the opportunity to ask him how we can all improve our Rehab. The answer might well suprise you!
Tickets for Therapy Live HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Low Density Bone, High Intensity Exercise - Chewing It Over with Belinda Beck
Jim manages to keep his star struck tendencies under control as he talks to Belinda Beck who changed the face of exercise prescription for Low Bone Density...
Even better she is presenting about the LiftMor Trial and Beyond at Therapy Live!!
Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Zooming Out Of Insoles For Plantarfasciitis - Chewing It Over with Alex Murray
Alex Murray joins Jack behind the Chewing It Over microphone to talk about zooming out by zooming in. How can we individualise treatments (insoles or otherwise...)?
It Is Brilliant To Be A Generalist - Chewing It Over with Katie Knapton
It is best to become a Highly Specialised Advanced Extended Scope Specialist right? Well, maybe not. Katie Knapton joins Justin for a wonderful conversation on how breadth of knowledge can be pretty awesome, rewarding and interesting.
Grab your ticket to Therapy Live Here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Long Covid Rehab Clinics - Chewing It Over with Tim Allardyce
Multi-Disciplinary Clinics for Long Covid have required to be innovative at a rapid pace. Tim Allardyce chats to Justin about his role.
Tickets are still available for Therapy Live, grab yours here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
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The Psychology Of Behaviour Change - Chewing It Over with Serena Simmons
Serena Simmons brings her experience of working with serial murderers to healthcare! Urm, she explains that rather better actually.
So what is behaviour change and is it easy? Spoiler, no.
Mentioned Course details:
Name: Behaviour Change Interventions for Healthcare Practitioners & Coaches
When: 5th June start date
Where: Online - 5 weeks with a bonus implementation session post 3 weeks* Taught live - 2 hour weekly sessions
Investment: £325.00 (pay in full or instalments) CPD cert: 20 hours
Link to course page: https://thepsychologyschool.co/online-course
Coupon codes which give £50.00 off the full cost.
Pay in Full: TLIVE50
Instalments: TLIVE50OFF
Behaviour Change Tips - Chewing It Over with Orla O'Doherty
When someone comes into clinic, we usually try to affect their behaviour in some way. Yelling sometimes works but not that often.
Orla O'Doherty is talking at Therapy Live all about Behaviour Change and what Sherlock Holmes can teach us. In this podcast she discusses a few tips to whet your appetite for 24/06/2023 - Therapy Live
Still time to get your ticket! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Imaging Hips - Chewing It Over with Katie O'Bright
FAI and Hip Dysplasia are a challenge for MSK, really they need imaging and are quite a structural diagnosis in a post-structural world.
Jim is joined by Katie O'Bright who has personal and professional experience.
Katie is presneting at Therapy Live on the Advanced Practice Stream on this topic. Get your ticket! https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
YouMatter Session 27 - The Quiet Clinician with Joanna Rawbone
How do I know if I'm an introvert?
Is there a perceived moralty around introversion/extroversion?
Is extrovert bias at play in Healthcare?
What do introverted clincians and indeed introverted clients need in order to flourish?
Want to go deeper?
This conversation with Joanna is the perfect introduction to a week, from 15th-19th May where my Mehub facebook group activity will be devoted to The Quiet Clinician. Come an join the quiet ones with lots to say.
www.facebook.com/groups/mehub
The Rheumatology Physio Podcast - Your SpAce with Zoe Clark
Jack March am a big fan of NASS, this isnt news really. What is news though is they have innovated again in the patient self-management and support world. YourSpAce is a sensational resource to signpost patients to. Zoe Clark - Senior Self-management Programme Officer NASS and Allied Health Professional is here to discuss the project. Your SpAce LinkOrder free promo packs (postcards and A4 posters) Your SpAce has been supported by funding from Novartis. Novartis had no editorial input. With thanks to Ben Marlow from Ben&Jack Studio for recording and editing https://benandjackstudio.com
ACL Rehab Explained - Chewing It Over With Mick Hughes
ACL Rehab is an interesting beast, including return to play timeframes, limb symmetries, age differences and more!
Mick Hughes is presenting at Therapy Live, dont miss out! Tickets are here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Rehabbing Tennis Elbow - Chewing It Over with Emma Green
Emma Green - The Tennis Elbow Queen is speaking at The Introducing Stage at Therapy Live! She discusses her topic Tennis Elbow with Fran.
Find Emma on Instagram @tenniselbowqueen and Twitter @TennisElbowPT
Join Emma at Therapy Live with a ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/523668816527
Nutrition In MSK - Chewing It Over with Ben Steele Turner
Therapy Live is around the corner and Ben Steele-Turner is speaking on the Introducing Stage!! In this Chewing It Over he discusses his topic Nutrition In MSK with Justin.
Find Ben on Instagram @physiutrition
Is Exercise Safe During Pregnancy - Chewing It Over With Marlize De Vivo
Marlize De Vivo is on the show talking all about exercise and pregnancy, some outstanding statistics in favour of being active before, during and after!
She also shares details of the new screening questionaire which can be used by healthcare professionals or self-administered by women regarding their activity levels.
Recovering From 25 Years Chronic Pain - Chewing It Over with Fiona Symington
Success stories are rare in chronic pain and the stigma is high. What about when you do recover and the backlash that comes from the rest of the community?
Fiona Symington has recovered after 25 years of chronic pain and she is here to tell her story. A brilliant podcast containing so many discussion points and help for clinicians and patients alike.
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Therapy Live Announcement - Advanced MSK Practice & Enhanced Rehabilitation Agendas!
YouMatter Session 26 - Teacher Or Guide? What Role Should We Take As We Try To Translate Pain Science For Those We Serve? with Anna Maria Mazzieri
In the light of emerging science Jo discusses, how to bring patients with us, without compromising therapeutic alliance? How receiving touch might for some people be part of being heard and understood? Hands as the way in, to a space for a discussion about what might be working, or not and why and Anna Maria asks me to make her some curtains!
Physiotherapy Fore Golf - Chewing It Over with Billy Troy
Billy Troy is on the showing Chewing Over Physiotherapy and Golf. A really interesting episode especially in discussion around rotational movements and screening.
So "Why Should We Care About The Specifics Of Golf Assessment and Treatment?"
Billy is on Instagram HERE and his website HERE
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Therapy Live's Introducing Stage - Chewing It Over with Jack March
Do YOU want the chance to present at Therapy Live June 2023?
Session 25 - Perfectionism - How Do We Break The Cycle, And Not Ourselves? with Sarae Pratt, Thea Jolly and Harriet Waley-Cohen
Of course we're perfectionists. We learn what is 'correct' and then we try to function in the world of messy, unpredictable humans who throw curve balls every half hour!
Perfectionism isn't just about having high standards. It's when you pin your self-worth to the attainment of those standards.
When we decide something within us is unnacceptable, it becomes abhorent in others and we exercise judgement.
Until we are prepared to look at the external environment of capitalism, consumerism, social media comparison, perfectionism will continue to thrive within us and between us
Therapy Live June 2023 Announcement!
Is Strike Action Justified? Chewing It Over with Claire Sullivan
Claire Sullivan is here on Chewing It Over with Jack discussing the ongoing Strike action by CSP members over NHS pay.
Some would say it is never justified to strike and compromise patient care, others would counter with patient care is already compromised through stretching staff far too thin.
What do you think? Let us know and have your say!
YouMatter Session 24 - Studying Perfectionism and Burnout In Physiotherapists with Daniel Biggs
As part of a doctorate in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Daniel is conducting a study looking at the incidence of burnout in UK based Physiotherapists.
Jo discuss the shocking fact that Daniel's initial studies show a high rate of burnout in Physiotherapy students, before they have even started the job. They reflect on what is perfectionsim, ask why the profession attracts perfectionists and discuss how we may be unwittingly driving each other to higher levels of perfectionism.
Jo also asks Daniel for his thoughts on the potential future value of this work for physiotherapists and healthcare.
Check out mehab.co.uk for more
Can PROMs Be Sexy? - Chewing It Over With Louise Tulloh and VALD
Patient Reported Outcome Measures has always been a topic many have engaged with but ultimately never committed to actually solving and using. Cue Louise Tulloh to tell us the How's, Why's and Wherefores of PROMs.
I am sure many of you will say "I use PROMs". Do you though... Do you actually... What do you do with the information, where do you store it, do you utilise it? Probably not. You will after this chat.
Don't Stress Bone Stress - Chewing It Over with Angela Jackson
Justin has commandeered the microphone for this Physio Matters Masterclass preview podcast. He talks to Angela Jackson who is presenting about Identifying And Managing Bone Stress Injuries at the Lower Limb Masterclass on the 22nd of Feb 2023 and my oh my are we excited about it.
This podcast is packed with info so you can just imagine what the event will be like. You can grab a ticket HERE or become a Premium Member and get the ticket included for FREE (yeh we are definitely mad). CLICK HERE FOR PREMIUM.
Hip Books and Shockwaves with Benoy Mathew Live @ Therapy Expo
We managed to steal a few minutes of the very busy Benoy Mathew while we had our pop up studio at Therapy Expo. Jack had a great chat with him about the overlooked side-effects of shockwave and his clinically useful book about Hips and Knees
"We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy" Change My Mind with Julian Baker Live @ Therapy Expo
"We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy" Change My Mind with Emma Holly Live @ Therapy Expo
We started a new segment when we visited Therapy Expo called "Change My Mind". In this Jack Chew posed the statement that "We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy".
It is a contentious statement especially at a show with a lot of massage booths, tape and tissue sports guns. A really interesting conversation that will test bias on both sides of the argument.
About Emma Holly
Emma is a specialised clinical scar massage therapist, a leader in her field, with a clinic in Harley Street. Emma is the education director of UK's leading scar therapy training school, Restore Therapy. She regularly teaches courses to sports and clinical massage therapists, physiotherapists, lymphoedema and occupational therapists, both within private practice and within the NHS.
Check Out Emma Here:
Mechanobiology and scar treatment approaches
MDPI and ACS Style
Van Daele, U.; Meirte, J.; Anthonissen, M.; Vanhullebusch, T.; Maertens, K.; Demuynck, L.; Moortgat, P. Mechanomodulation: Physical Treatment Modalities Employ Mechanotransduction to Improve Scarring. Eur. Burn J. 2022, 3, 241-255. https://doi.org/10.3390/ebj3020021
Thompson WR, Scott A, Loghmani MT, Ward SR, Warden SJ. Understanding Mechanobiology: Physical Therapists as a Force in Mechanotherapy and Musculoskeletal Regenerative Rehabilitation. Phys Ther. 2016 Apr;96(4):560-9. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20150224. Epub 2015 Dec 4. PMID: 26637643; PMCID: PMC4817213.
Physical Management of Scar Tissue: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Carlina Deflorin, Erich Hohenauer, Rahel Stoop, Ulrike van Daele, Ron Clijsen, and Jan Taeymans
The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 2020 26:10, 854-865
Scar classification and symptoms (cosmetically inferior keloid and contracture scars are pathological with ongoing symptoms)
Farrukh, O., Goutos, I. (2020). Scar Symptoms: Pruritus and Pain. In: Téot, L., Mustoe, T.A., Middelkoop, E., Gauglitz, G.G. (eds) Textbook on Scar Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-44766-3_10
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scars/
https://scarfree.org.uk/about-scarring
Research Emma Holly has participated in
Beverley de Valois, Teresa Young, Clare Scarlett, Emma Holly,
An evaluation of a ScarWork service for cancer survivors experiencing adverse effects of surgery and/or radiotherapy,
European Journal of Integrative Medicine, Volume 44, 2021,101327,ISSN 1876-3820,
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1876382021000457
Diagnostic Specificity IS Important - Physio Matters LIVE @ Therapy Expo
Liz Bayley is BACK and this time we could speak to her in real life! Rob Beaven is behind the mic for his Interview debut and its an absolute joy to listen to Liz elaborate on why diagnostic specificity matters and when. She also comments on social media as well as some really nice clinical reasoning examples from her clinical case load :)
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