Physio Network

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
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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.
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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 
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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.
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In this episode with Adam Johnson, we discuss a case study he recently completed on a goal keeper with a rectus femoris injury. We explore:
Reasons for imaging in this patient
Uses and importance of pre-season screening
Special tests used to assess quadriceps pain/injury
Management of a rectus femoris injury (including aspiration of a
haemotoma)
Return to play testing
Key clinical takeaways
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Adam is a physiotherapist who has been working within professional football for fourteen years, with half of this time being within a Premier League first team environment. As a result of this experience he has a keen interest in the management of lower limb muscle injuries, particularly the hamstrings and Rectus Femoris. Adam has also had three articles published within peer-reviewed journals.
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In this episode, we have a discussion with Myles Murphy and Ruth Chimenti to discuss the topic of Achilles Tendinopathy. We explore:
Subjective and objective assessment of Achilles tendinopathy
Traditional assessment tests and differential diagnosis
Boom-bust cycle in tendinopathy
Difference in management for acute vs chronic tendinopathy
Current evidence for treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
Gold standard for loading of tendons
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A/Prof Myles Murphy is a Sport and Exercise Physiotherapist consulting at SportsMed Subiaco in Perth, Western Australia, as well as the Director of the Centre for Injury Prevention and Pain at the University of Notre Dame Australia. A/Prof Murphy completed his PhD in Achilles tendinopathy and his current research focuses on improving the prevention and management of this chronic musculoskeletal condition.
Dr. Ruth Chimenti, PT, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science at the University of Iowa. She completed her PhD in lower extremity biomechanics and then completed postdocs focusing on ultrasound imaging and pain science. Her current research focus on the evaluation and treatment of Achilles tendinopathy and plantar heel pain. 
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In this episode with Sweekriti, we discuss her research on low back pain and using nudges to decrease low value care. We explore:
The definition of a patient “nudge” and clinician “nudge"
How to help people with LBP in the community before presenting to emergency department
Further research in managing low back pain
Reducing alerts in EMR
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Dr Sweekriti Sharma is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, a partnership between the University of Sydney and Sydney Local Health District. A public health researcher with expertise in clinical trials and public health approaches to common conditions such as low back pain, she examines how health systems can better support effective, equitable care. Her work aims to strengthen evidence‑based practice and improve population health outcomes.
 Reference to article discussed:
Altinger G, Sharma S, Maher CG et al. (2026) NUDG-ED Study Group. Behavioural nudges to reduce low-value care for low back pain in the emergency department (NUDG-ED): a 2 × 2 factorial, pragmatic cluster randomized trial. CMAJ, 198(13):E486-E499. 
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