The Knowledge Exchange: Recent Episodes
Daniel Arbilla & Brendan Mouatt
Join Daniel Arbilla and Brendan Mouatt as they chat with clinicians, researchers, and people with lived experience about how we, as health professionals can do better for those seeking our help.
We hosted Jane to learn from her experiences with persisting pain, chatting about:
- Her journey as a patient in our medical system
- The unrelenting nature of pain
- The different ways she was treated by clinicians and colleagues
- Her responses and what she found most helpful
- Advice to people living with pain
Whether you’re a person stuck with pain or a clinician helping patients, we hope you find this conversation helpful.
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We hosted OT, consultant, educator, and organiser Sheela Ivlev to discuss:
- How social determinants link to equity and justice
- Anti-Racism for healthcare professionals
- White supremacy – what it is and why learn about it
- Intersectionality – common misunderstandings and how we can use it
- Practical steps clinicians can take
Follow Sheela on Instagram @OTBayArea
https://otbayarea.com
We hosted consultant physiotherapist, educator and researcher Matthew Low to discuss:
- Evidence-Based Practice – what is it really?
- Person-Centred vs Person-Focused
- Why care about philosophy?
- Reflective practice, reflexivity and mentoring
- Starting points for the sociopolitical
Follow Matt Low on X @MattLowPT
Complex Clinical Reasoning
https://mattlowpt.wordpress.com
https://causehealthblog.org
We hosted Physiotherapists Allana Beavis and Derek Lai from the Global Physio Podcast to discuss:
– What is global health, and what led them to learning about it
– The challenges when starting to learn and talk about global issues
– Helpful starting points to upskill
– The benefits and positives in deconstructing ideas we’ve been taught
– Takeaways from the CPA Congress
+ more
Follow Global Physio Podcast at https://globalphysio.ca and on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
- “Militarized Global Apartheid” by Catherine Besteman:
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/699280 - Defining global health: findings from a systematic review and thematic analysis of the literature by Salm et al.: https://gh.bmj.com/content/6/6/e005292
- “Challenging power and unearned privilege in physiotherapy: lessons from Africa” by Stephanie Lurch et al.:
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fresc.2023.1175531/full - “Signs of Inequitable Access: Users of Private Physiotherapy Services Do Not Reflect the Urban Population in Winnipeg, Manitoba” by Sandra Webber et al.:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37324616
We hosted Chiropractor, mentor and founder of Clinical Concepts Dr. David Newton to discuss:
- The biggest challenges in evidence-based care
- Barriers and solutions to updating university assessments and teaching
- The value of critical thinking
- How we can best use social media
- Combining business and ethical healthcare
Follow @dr.david.newton and @clinical_concepts on Instagram for more.
We hosted osteopath, researcher and educator Dr. Oliver Thomson to discuss:
- What’s the function of a diagnosis?
- The value of qualitative research
- Why bother with philosophy and critical thinking
- How to spot pseudoscience
- What clinicians can gain from mentoring
Follow Oliver on Instagram @droliver_t
We hosted Physiotherapist Diego Hidalgo to discuss:
- The value of philosophy and critical thinking
- Why should we expand our social circles?
- The real value of learning anatomy
- What we need to talk about more
- How to filter our social media newsfeed
Follow Diego on Instagram @skepticalphysio and Twitter @PhysioSkeptical
We hosted Medical Doctor, Strength Coach and founder of Barbell Medicine Jordan Feigenbaum to discuss:
- How do doctors, health and fitness professionals interpret Barbell Medicine’s content + the most common misinterpretations
- Barriers to recommending exercise guidelines, and solutions
- How to communicate on social media without oversimplifying
- How to filter overwhelming amount of content online?
- Social determinants of health, what do?
Follow Barbell Medicine on all social media channels and check out barbellmedicine.com for more.
We hosted Physiotherapist and PhD candidate Eduan Breedt to discuss:
- Why should clinicians care about politics?
- What should we know about neoliberalism?
- Critical questions to reflect on our healthcare systems and institutions
- How does Physiotherapy view the body beyond “Body as Machine”
Follow Eduan’s work at eduanbreedt.com
We hosted Titled Pain Physio and PhD candidate Soph Shephard to discuss:
- A sociological view of “profession vs profession”
- How professional identity can interfere with progress
- What scope of practice really is
- Innovations and solutions within workplaces
- Differences between multi- and trans-disciplinary care
- The value of systems thinking
Reach out to Soph on Instagram @vivepainrehab and LinkedIn @sophshephard.
We hosted Dr. Mark Kargela from Modern Pain Care to discuss:
- Reaching the top of “Intervention Mountain” to now
- The value of critical thinking and science
- What we can do about social determinants of health
- Barriers and solutions to applying EBP in private practice
- Why have supervision/mentoring?
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www.modernpaincare.com
We hosted Physiotherapist and educator Laura Rathbone to discuss:
- Coaching vs Supervision vs Mentoring – what are the differences?
- What is ACT, and discovering our values
- Common mistakes when practicing with an ACT framework
- The biggest problems and solutions of MSK Healthcare
- How does clinical work intersect with social justice?
Follow Laura on Instagram @laura.painspecialist and on X (Twitter) as @laurarathbone
www.laurarathbone.com
We hosted Physiotherapy student Victor Dimov to discuss:
- Takeaways from our Decoding Science & Research course
- Learnings from shadowing clinicians
- Tips for students interested in MSK rehab
- Social media recommendations
- How to manage information overload
Follow Victor on Instagram @ physiowithvictor
We hosted RMT and educator Eric Purves to discuss:
- Some of the biggest problems within musculoskeletal/pain practice
- Eric’s turning point, and finding role models online
- The most valuable critical thinking skills for clinicians
- What he’s changed his mind on recently
- Advice for clinicians overwhelmed by social media
Go to https://ericpurves.com for information on courses and more.
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We hosted Physiotherapist, Educator and PhD student Jilly Bond to discuss:
- Trigger Points – What are they really?
- Defining tension, tightness, activity and tonicity
- Most common misunderstanding about bladder and pelvic pain
- Aspects of pelvic pain management that are overlooked
- What we need more of, and practical ways to upskill our practice
Follow Jilly at jillybond.com and on all social media platforms!
We hosted Physiotherapist and PhD student Miriam Dillon to discuss: Clinical takeaways from her PhD What clinicians need to know about sociology Critical reflexivity with examples How clinicians respond to emotional distress in practice Follow Miriam on X @miriam_dillon
We hosted AEP and business owner Daniel La Spina to discuss: What clinical practice was like 12 years ago vs now His turning points from a biomedical framework towards BPS practice Some of the barriers and challenges for EBP Courses – the helpful and the unhelpful Practical advice for newgrad EPs Follow Daniel on Instagram … Continue reading Daniel La Spina – 12 Years of Clinical Reflections
We hosted Sports Physiotherapist and PhD student Andreas Alt to discuss: What is adherence and sustainability, and why are they important? The neurophysiology behind adherence and motivation What clinicians should know about neurodiversity, and how we can adapt treatment plans to suit a patient’s needs The 6 Domains that influence patients’ adherence Practical advice to … Continue reading Andreas Alt – How to Improve Adherence
We hosted Exercise Physiologist Ellen Masson and Physiotherapist Ben Slade to discuss: Reflections from their last podcast episodes on TKEX What mistakes did they make during their newgrad years, and what did they learn from these mistakes? Their personal struggles and challenges in clinical practice, and how they manage What do clinicians need more of? … Continue reading Ellen Masson & Ben Slade – The Need for Connection
We hosted managing director of TKEX and clinic owner Luke Postlethwaite to discuss: How can clinicians in clinical practice make more money? What is under- and over- servicing? How to best prepare for job interviews How often should we see patients? What’s his definition of success as a business owner? What to do if a … Continue reading Luke Postlethwaite – Running a Successful Business
We hosted yoga teacher and science communicator Jenni Rawlings to discuss: Her journey from alignment-focused narratives to pain science The most common myths and misconceptions from professionals in the yoga space How should we respond to misinformation? Green flags for clinicians and educators in rehab/pain The most valuable takeaways from training in anatomy and biomechanics … Continue reading Jenni Rawlings – Evidence-Based Yoga
We hosted Chiropractor and S&C Coach Yuji Suzuki to discuss: The challenges applying evidence-based practice, and how he manages them The most valuable skillsets and resources for application Examples of useful reflective questions for ongoing growth and learning What are the most common struggles from colleagues practicing person-centred care? Practical advice for clinicians entering private … Continue reading Yuji Suzuki – Humility and Curiosity
We hosted Physiotherapist and S&C Coach Rohit Murgod to discuss: Highs and lows of private practice as a newgrad What university did and didn’t teach for clinical practice Biggest struggles and what helped most Most valuable skillsets gained and how Advice to clinicians entering private practice Follow Rohit on Instagram @ro.everlasting_athlete
Our third podcast with Anthony Berrick where we dived into: How do fear and anxiety play into pain? Essential components of exposure therapy. How to enhance the learning effect. Mindfulness misconceptions and how to use it in practice. Validation – what does it involve? You can reach Anthony at anthonyberrick.com.au and facebook.com/anthonyberrickpsychologist.
We hosted Dave Moen – physiotherapist, clinic owner, founder of Permission to Move and creator of Tame the Beast to discuss:
- Experiential learning and minimal effective dose of education.
- How to facilitate vicarious learning for patients and clinicians.
- Mastery experiences – what are they, and how do we create them?
- Should we treat acute pain differently to chronic pain?
- The biggest misconceptions about BPS practice.
Find out more at permissiontomove.com.
We hosted physiotherapist, lecturer and researcher Dr. Nathalia Costa to discuss: Uncertainty – what is it and when does it show up in clinic? Helpful ways we can manage uncertainty What happens when you acknowledge and communicate uncertainty? The value of critical reflexivity for clinicians Practical takeaways from her latest paper Epistemic humility – what … Continue reading Nathalia Costa – Navigating Uncertainty →
We hosted Rajam Roose, massage therapist and founder + CEO of the San Diego Pain Summit to discuss: Her lived experience with burnout, and her journey “crossing the chasm” The origin story of the SDPS, and what clinicians have found most valuable The importance of networking and collaboration for clinicians learning about pain science How … Continue reading Rajam Roose – San Diego Pain Summit →
We hosted civil engineer technologist and pain advocate Keith Meldrum for a discussion on: His lived experience of persisting neuropathic pain The urge to find a “fix”, and the turning points in his journey The struggles navigating the healthcare system What does “person-centred” look like in practice? The skills clinicians would benefit from learning the … Continue reading Keith Meldrum – Centring the Lived Experience →
On this episode, we had an insightful chat with Antony Lo (The Physio Detective) where we discussed: His clinical journey, sunk-cost fallacies and compassion towards colleagues Misconceptions about pelvic floor rehab Bracing considerations for heavy lifting Myths surrounding diastasis recti Practical advice for TeleHealth consultations Find Antony Lo (The Physio Detective) on physiodetective.com and all … Continue reading Antony Lo – Self-Reflections and Women’s Health (Rebroadcast) →
We hosted Physical Therapist and mentor Joe Camoratto from Across the Continuum to discuss: What can clinicians learn from Strength & Conditioning principles? The most common challenges in clinical practice, and how mentoring helps A personal experience navigating the healthcare system with pain, as an educated patient How we can support more evidence-based information The … Continue reading Joe Camoratto – Across the Continuum →
We hosted Physical Therapists Sam Spinelli and Marc Surdyka for a discussion on: The spectrum of misinformation online What to do before commenting on a post How their approaches have changed over the years, and why Balancing the algorithm constraints with high-quality content Critical thinking questions to filter information Check out E3 Rehab on: https://e3rehab.com
We hosted S&C coach and college professor Kyle Poland to chat about: His experiences with chronic back pain The harmful impacts of corrective exercises What was it like studying under Dr. Stuart McGill? How can we inoculate clinicians from misinformation? Unpacking informed consent Follow Kyle at www.instagram.com/tactical_fit
We hosted Physiotherapist and Researcher Karime Mescouto to discuss: A critical reflexive approach to the BPS model and evidence-based practice What is power, and how does it relate to our work as clinicians? How can we better manage power within shared decision-making and informed consent? Expanding our lens with sociological theories and qualitative research approaches … Continue reading Karime Mescouto – Power Dynamics →
We hosted Peter Stilwell and Sabrina Coninx for a discussion on: The Enactive Approach – what is it and what does it add to a BPS approach? What are affordances in the context of pain Practical takeaways and benefits for clinicians working in private practice How can you tell if a clinician is using an … Continue reading Peter Stilwell & Sabrina Coninx – What’s Your Philosophy? →
We hosted Physical Therapist and Instagram star Jacob Templar to discuss: How he used to practice, and what he’s changed Helpful tips for clinicians on Instagram Advice for newgrads who want to post, but feel afraid of being judged Practical ways to learn critical thinking and philosophy How should we respond to misinformation online? Follow … Continue reading Jacob Templar – Strength in Evidence →
We hosted Brisbane-based Physiotherapist and Instagram Meme King Louis Savill to discuss:
- His journey so far and how he built his business
- Mistakes made and lessons learnt
- Most common fallacies in physio and musculoskeletal rehab
- The challenges applying Evidence-Based Practice, and solutions
- Advice for clinicians in private practice
Follow Louis on Instagram @lousavill_physio
We hosted Raphael Bender from Breathe Education to talk about:
- How to teach movement and the value of external cues.
- The best ways to set-up clients for success with motor learning.
- Spinal flexion in a deadlift.
- Hypermobility – what we know from research.
- Thinking critically and staying up-to-date with evidence.
Find Raphael at breathe.edu.au.
This is a rebroadcast from June 2020.
Links to what we discussed in the podcast:
- Lewthwaite and Wulf interview: breathe.edu.au/teach-movement-skills-gabriele-wulf-rebecca-lewthwaite
- Hypermobility review: breathe.edu.au/safe-lock-joints-hypermobility-research-review
- Flexion review: breathe.edu.au/flexion-dangerous-perhaps-not-according-science
We hosted Quinn Henoch from Clinical Athlete and discussed:
- Quinn’s journey through S&C and Physical Therapy, and his initial aspirations in school.
- Constraints-led coaching examples for clinical populations.
- The tiered approach to rehab and cueing.
- Position-specific drills and their utility.
- Updated stances on mobility drills and passive therapy.
This is a rebroadcast from April 2020.
Follow Quinn at facebook.com/quinn.henochdpt and check out clinicalathlete.com.
We hosted Physiotherapist and researcher Dr. Joshua Pate to discuss:
- Main findings from research on pain in children and adolescents
- Practical take-homes for clinical practice
- The nuances of education
- How might pain science education go wrong?
- What’s the role of parents, and how might clinicians influence this?
Check out Josh’s work at https://joshuawpate.com
Back by popular demand, we hosted Physiotherapists Kit Wisdom and Dr. Shelley Barlow to explore:
- The client-clinician relationship, and shifting focus to the shared subjective space
- Reflecting on our feelings of isolation, overwhelm and shame as undergrads, and how we created safety
- From techniques and tools, to working with clients, to being with them
- The value of leaning into our feelings and experiences, and having support around us
- The need for clinicians to have supportive spaces and contexts to reflect
www.wisephysiotherapy.com.au
www.freedomfromchronicpain.com/shelley-barlow
We hosted Strength Coach and Personal Trainer Grant Oden to discuss:
- His experiences with back pain
- The impact of nocebic messages on his pain
- What really helped
- What should clinicians do more of online, and why
- Advice to clinicians in private practice
Follow Grant on Instagram @odenstrength
We hosted Physiotherapist Ben Slade to discuss:
- Common mistakes with a BPS approach
- Using exercise and education as passive tools
- The communication skills that make the difference
- Boundary setting and clinician identity
- Values and what matters most
We hosted Matthew Danziger and Keenan Hollingsworth for a discussion on:
- How can clinicians best respond to misinformation online
- The most common clinical practice myths, and how to debunk them
- How to best promote up-to-date practice
- Navigating mixed messages with clients
We hosted Exercise Physiologist and business owner Danny Phillips to discuss:
– The real challenges of person-centred practice, biggest mistakes, and biggest lessons
– Navigating differing clinical opinions and colleagues practicing with different clinical frameworks
– Feelings of “not knowing enough” and the urge to “fix” someone’s pain
– The most useful clinical skills, and the benefits of psych-informed practice
– Advice for newgrads and clinicians looking to work for themselves
Reach out to Danny at www.iliveactive.com.au
We hosted Mike to discuss his journey with injuries and pain:
– What it was like navigating misinformation as a client with persisting back pain
– What advice from clinicians helped, and what didn’t help
– The turning points for his recovery and how he manages flare-ups now
– Advice for clinicians in private practice
We hosted dancer and coach Nathalia Pinheiro to discuss her journey with injuries and pain:
- Her biggest challenges and what pain stopped her from doing
- What advice from clinicians helped, and what didn’t help
- What she found different about our approach
- How she manages flare-ups
- What we need more of from healthcare professionals
www.instagram.com/nathaliapinheirozouk
We hosted Sara Lindberg for a reflection on her 10+ year journey with back pain:
- The struggles and challenges of working with competing messages and treatment approaches
- What was helpful, and what was unhelpful
- What was different about our approach including the cons
- How she recovered and what’s she’s doing now
- Advice to clinicians helping patients in pain
Follow Sara at www.instagram.com/chiiise
We hosted physiotherapist and researcher Kevin Wernli to discuss:
- Takeaways from his latest papers
- Learnings and implications for clinicians working in MSK/Pain
- How to navigate differences in opinions in private practice
- The most common beliefs people with back pain have, and where they often come from
- Barriers and potential solutions to clinicians updating their practice
- Most shared resource for patients: www.pain-ed.com/blog/2020/06/13/ten-low-back-pain-facts-videos
- Empowered Beyond Pain podcast: open.spotify.com/show/3ogpeLlDGLRLiHofEWvCje
Join us as we sit down with Dr Michelle Blanchard and discuss:
- Findings from the national stigma report card
- The surprising findings about interactions with healthcare professionals
- Considerations to decrease stigma and discrimination around mental health in the workplace and in personal settings
- The contrast of Biopsychosocial and biomedical views and how this may impact stigma and discrimination.
Find out more about Michelle HERE
Read the full National Stigma Report Card HERE
We hosted Titled Pain Physio and business owner Sophie Shephard for a discussion on:
- The struggles and successes from her experiences in private practice
- Challenges and advice for clinicians looking to start up a business
- Social justice issues clinicians need to know about, and what we can do
- Newgrads in private practice – how to make sense of all the information
Follow Sophie through vivepainrehab.com.au
We hosted EP and business owner Meredith Woolsey for a discussion on:
- Defining HAES and size-inclusive practice
- Practical considerations for clinic spaces
- How weight stigma shows up in clinical practice
- Advice for clinicians starting to learn about HAES
Reach out to Meredith through www.facebook.com/movetoliveexphys
Walt Fritz is a physical therapist from Rochester, New York who teaches workshops around the world.
Walt has upgraded from myofascial release narratives to updated narratives for manual therapy. His teachings have moved beyond the belief that we can selectively target tissues towards wholistic explanations involving our nervous system and the therapeutic value of touch within a safe context.
In this podcast we discuss:
- Past rabbit holes, and newer explanatory models for manual therapy
- The challenges of uncertainty.
- Reductionism, post-hoc fallacies and the importance of critical thinking.
- Individualising our narratives just as we do our interventions.
We hosted EP and business owner Ellen Masson for an open discussion on:
- HAES and size-inclusive practice
- How we practiced back in 2020, and what we’re doing now instead
- Biggest lessons learnt
- Advice for EPs in clinical practice
Reach out to Ellen via Instagram @ellen.masson_ep
And listen to ‘Into The Red Zone’ on all major podcast apps.
We hosted Peter O’Sullivan and discussed:
- Peter’s journey and the importance of supportive colleagues with shared values.
- What is high-value care, and what are the barriers to delivering it?
- After a weekend course, what’s the next step towards clinical growth?
- The principles of CFT and how it can translate to TeleHealth.
- How we can nudge colleagues towards a BPS model of care.
Follow Pete at twitter.com/PeteOSullivanPT.
In this podcast, Brendan sits down with Dr Samantha Bunzli and discusses: What drove her to do research and see the importance in the sense-making of patients. The common-sense model and how this can be a powerful backbone to a clinical consultation. How beliefs, behaviours, and emotions are linked, and practical strategies for the clinician … Continue reading Dr Samantha Bunzli – Exploring beliefs and behaviours in a clinical interaction (rebroadcast) →
We were joined by the man Greg Lehman to discuss: The doing is the fixing – growing away from the fixer mindset. Comprehensive capacity and when we need specific exercises. When does a specific diagnosis matter? The salutogenic model in practice, and giving permission to return to activities. Normalising the psychosocial factors, and working with … Continue reading Greg Lehman – Misconceptions and mechanisms (rebroadcast) →
We hosted Occupational Therapist, Senior Lecturer and Educator Bronnie Lennox Thompson to discuss: Components of psychological flexibility. Creative hopelessness vs “challenging” beliefs. How to work with patients who are in Pre-Contemplation. Shifting pain-focused goals to value-driven functional goals. Flare-up management plans with examples. Find Bronnie on Facebook and Twitter (@adiemusfree) and read her blog at … Continue reading Dr Bronnie Lennox Thompson – ACT in Practice (rebroadcast) →
The team at The Knowledge Exchange gathered for a special roundtable discussion on: Defining the buzzwords of Evidence-Based, Science-Based and a BPS Approach What does Person-Centred Practice look like? How to evaluate our clinical decisions based on Functional Contextualism Combining business and healthcare decisions as clinicians and business owners Our values as healthcare professionals and … Continue reading Talking about our values – The Knowledge Exchange (rebroadcast) →
We hosted Dr Derek Griffin for a valuable discussion on: The importance of context during graded exposure. Exercise vs Manual Therapy for pain. How we can reduce over-treatment and prevent under-treatment. Working with patients with yellow flags Safety behaviours and the value of cognitive reappraisal and mindfulness. Find Derek at twitter.com/derekgriffin86 and facebook.com/DrDerekGriffin.
We hosted the IG Meme Kings Jared Powell and Alexis Léveillé for a discussion on: The real challenges clinicians have in applying EBP Ways to manage financial and time pressures in private practice What to do when other clinicians don’t update their practice How to inoculate clinicians from misinformation The limitations and biases within clinical … Continue reading Jared Powell and Alexis Léveillé – Challenges and Solutions →
We hosted dancer and Psychology masters student Lucas Knight to discuss: His journey with back pain, from MRI scans to return to dance (and more) His biggest fears and concerns, and where these came from Turning points in his rehab, and what was different about our approach What he found most helpful to … Continue reading Lucas Knight – Misinformation Harms →
We hosted Alex Murray and Travis Pollen for a discussion on: How different professions approach pain What treatments we identify with What filters we find most helpful when coming across claims A dispositional approach and the limitations of research How to inoculate clinicians and the value of critical thinking Follow Travis at travispollen.com Follow Alex … Continue reading Alex Murray and Travis Pollen – “Unicorn Clinicians” →
We hosted Massage Therapist and Clinical Educator Marcus Blumensaat to discuss: How he managed expectations and beliefs of elite Olympic athletes From certainty to embracing uncertainty – the journey towards a BPS approach What’s the “best” exercise for a joint or MSK diagnosis? How to navigate challenges of applying a person-centred approach in private practice … Continue reading Marcus Blumensaat – From Kinesiopathological to Person-Centred →
We hosted Physiotherapist student Noah Mandel to discuss: What “being wrong” means and the lessons learnt Making sense of discrepancies between university, clinical practice and evidence Things he used to believe, and the turning points leading to change Experiences on social media – the good and bad Practical advice for students and newgrads who are … Continue reading Noah Mandel – Advice for Students →
We hosted Physiotherapists Kit Wisdom and Dr. Shelley Barlow for a dialogue about: The value of lived experiences – both the patient’s and the clinician’s The intersubjective space, and the challenges of letting go of our agenda Presence, contact and listening to our bodies Vulnerability as clinicians, and the need for safety Honest reflections … Continue reading Shelley Barlow & Kit Wisdom – A Relational Approach →
We hosted Sydney-based artist Helen Boyd to discuss: Insight into her lived experience with years of chronic back pain The struggles, challenges and impact pain had on her life What were the pivotal moments and turning points in her journey? What was different in our approach, and what she found most helpful Advice for … Continue reading Helen Boyd – Pain Sucks →
We hosted physiotherapist and business owner Frances Brown to discuss: Her 12 years of experience as a physio across three countries, and what she learnt The nuances of responding to online misinformation What are the red and green flags clients should look out for when seeking help How to manage patient expectations The implications of … Continue reading Frances Brown – Honest Reflections from Private Practice →
We hosted researcher, clinician and educator Dr. Merv Travers to discuss: The values of humility and collaboration in both Physio and S&C Acute Pain vs Chronic Pain, what are the differences? Should we treat back pain different to neck, shoulder, hip, knee or ankle pain? The impact of positive narratives for a person’s current … Continue reading Merv Travers – A Wider View of Clinical Practice →
We hosted Physical Therapist Kuni Nishimura to discuss: The biggest lessons from clinical placements and how to respond to feedback Some of the biggest challenges to updating clinical practice The most common misconceptions about evidence-based practice Strategies and advice for newgrads to “cross the chasm” How to respond to misinformation Follow Kuni at instagram.com/physio.thinker
We hosted Physiotherapist and educator Lars Avemarie to discuss: When we might need to update our practices, not just our narratives What helped him “cross the chasm” Useful tools and questions for clinicians to filter out unscientific claims The benefits to critical thinking for newgrads The value of integrity, honesty and ethical practice Lars is … Continue reading Lars Avemarie – Why Update Practice? →
We hosted Amy Eicher and Bronnie Lennox Thompson for an open discussion on: Paternalism in healthcare and what clinicians need to know The value of having a clinical supervisor and what it involves The wider context we need to take into consideration when working with people in pain Common struggles and challenges people have when … Continue reading Amy Eicher & Bronnie Thompson – Paternalism, Supervision and Humility →
We hosted Massage Therapist and Educator Tristen Attenborough to discuss: Cognitive biases and how it influences our practice The value and limitations of our clinical experience Non-specific contextual factors and how to make sense of them When might it be more helpful to replace certain practices instead of just updating the narrative? Barriers and facilitators … Continue reading Tristen Attenborough – Crossing the Chasm →
We’re back for our Round 2 with Clinic Owners Jason Gardner and Luke Postlethwaite to discuss: Realistic advice to clinicians looking to open up their own business What should an employee do if they’re noticing a discrepancy in clinical values within their team? How would our approach change according to funding schemes e.g. Medicare, Workcover … Continue reading Jason Gardner and Luke Postlethwaite – Ethical Practice →
We hosted Physical Therapist and Educator Cameron Faller to discuss: Discrepancies between what we say as clinicians and what we do in practice Dunning Kruger and easily falling into the trap of nihilism The benefits of ACT and Process Based Therapy Psychological Flexibility and what it might look like in clinic Common misconceptions … Continue reading Cameron Faller – Confident Ambiguity →