Physio Network

In this episode with Professor Rana Hinman, we discuss telehealth vs in-person physiotherapy for knee OA. We explore:
The benefits of telehealth
Situations where telehealth may be better than in-person care
What makes telehealth work well for individuals
Limitations of telehealth
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Rana is a research physiotherapist and co-Director of the Centre for Health, Exercise & Sports Medicine at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on clinical trials of non-drug non-surgical treatment strategies for osteoarthritis, in particular exercise, rehabilitation and biomechanical interventions. Rana's research has a focus on implementation science, and she has a strong interest in developing and implementing methods to increase access to care, including telerehabilitation and digital health strategies. 
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In this episode with Adam Loiacono and Nicol Van Dyk we discuss the topic of injury prevention. We explore:
What is injury prevention?
Prevalence of injuries in different sports
The future of injury prevention
Individuality within injury prevention
What the current evidence supports
Tapping into patient’s motivation for rehabilitation and prehabilitation
Injury prevention protocols – what role do they play?  
Return to play protocols
The role of screening with athletes
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Nicol van Dyk is a trained physiotherapist and performance health researcher. He was Awarded the Ad Astra Fellowship in the School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sport Science in 2024 after four years with the Irish Rugby Football Union as Medical Research Lead. He relocated to Qatar in 2013, while continuing to provide clinical care for athletes he formed part of the Aspetar Injury and Illness Prevention programme at the Aspetar Sports Medicine Hospital. In 2018 Nicol completed his PhD in Health Sciences at Ghent University, Belgium titled “Risk factors for hamstring injuries in professional football players.”
Adam Loiacono has over 15 years of experience providing top-tier rehabilitation and performance training to professional & youth athletes. His career includes reaching the NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns in 2021 and the MLS Cup with the New England Revolution in 2014. Adam is a distinguished member of an elite group of physical therapists, holding the prestigious board certification as a Sports Clinical Specialist (SCS) through the American Physical Therapy Association - a credential achieved by only 10% of physical therapists in the United States. 
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In this episode with Bill Taylor, we discuss his recent case study on a young male cyclist with urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome. Bill takes us through: 
Key differential diagnoses around the pelvic region
Key subjective findings around the pelvic region
Treatment of a complex perineal case
Subjective and Objective Examination
Pelvic floor cueing tips
Additional testing to have checked for symptoms such as incomplete bladder emptying, urinary frequency etc. 
This episode is closely tied to Bill’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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Bill Taylor is a physiotherapist with almost 40 years of experience, including more than 25 years specialising in pelvic health. Internationally recognised as a leading expert in male pelvic floor dysfunction and chronic pelvic pain, he combines manual therapy and exercise-based rehabilitation and has contributed to several key textbooks in the field. Based in Edinburgh, Bill is Clinical Director of his own pelvic health clinic, teaches at multiple universities, has worked with elite dance organisations including Scottish Ballet for over 20 years, and serves on the boards of both the Pelvic Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy group and Prostate Scotland.
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In this episode with Dr Rocco Cavaleri, we explore chronic pain and all of it’s complexities. We discuss:
·   What is Central sensitisation?
·   What is the difference between acute and chronic pain
·   Can we treat chronic pain?
·   Role of the nervous system in chronic pain
·   Clinical recommendations for treating chronic pain patients
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Dr Rocco Cavaleri is a Senior Lecturer in the Physiotherapy department at Western Sydney University. Rocco completed his PhD in 2022 and also holds a B Health Science (Hons I)/ M Physiotherapy from Western Sydney. He is also an adjunct assistant professor at USC and an honorary research fellow at Queensland University of Technology. Prior to commencing his PhD, he worked clinically as a physiotherapist across both acute and private practice contexts. Rocco currently leads the Brain Stimulation and Rehabilitation (BrainStAR) lab.  
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In this episode with Kate Dooley, we explore muscle functional MRI. Kate joins us to discuss:
·       What is muscle functional MRI?
·       When would you use muscle functional MRI?
·       What does muscle functional MRI measure?
·       Difference between muscle functional MRI and EMG
·       Practical implications for rehabilitation
·       Movement strategies in groin pain

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Kate is a physiotherapist, researcher, and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University who completed her PhD in 2022, with expertise in sports injury prevention, athlete-centred rehabilitation, and groin pain. She leads funded research in female athlete health, has published extensively in high-impact journals, and supports clinician-led research through the Musculoskeletal Research In Practice Network, with a mission to improve the quality, visibility, and gender equity of sports research.
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