The Flexing Physio: Recent Episodes
Daniel
Hey everyone, a HUGE welcome to our podcast that we are kicking off in 2022. #newyearnewme am I right?? This podcast is aimed to help physio students at any stage of their uni degree, new grad physios who are about to start their working life and physios who have already worked for a year or two! Some of the hosts include Dan Chang, a Taiwanese/Kiwi food lover, Bri Short, a horse lover and yarn spinner and finally, Wazza Ansell, the "not so old" practise owner of Pro-active Physiotherapy, here in Tamworth.
We hope you enjoy the episodes :)
Oh do I have an episode lined up for you lot today?! Today we get to meet the lovely and handsome, Roy Chan, a fellow physio who tore his ACL 12 weeks ago and he underwent the cross-brace protocol!! It has now since been 12 weeks and his ACL has repaired itself!!!!! In this episode we dive into the mental struggles of his rehab journey and his avengers team around him who helped get him through the most difficult part of this whole process.
my socials:
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insta: @theflexingphysio
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physio clinic insta: @theflexingphysioclinic
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clinic fb page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
My discount codes:
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hgg website discount code: DAN10
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myprotein discount code:
Shop using this link: https://tidd.ly/3RTq2q1
dc code: "uncledan"
- physio network practicals: https://physio.network/theflexingphysio_practicals
laddeeeez and gentlenuts, in today's episode, we meet Sharne and Tai, the duo from Gold Coast. They are both new grads and have taken a gamble and started their own business named "The Joint Collective" based out of Miami GC. It was fun chatting to these two and I also gained a lot of insight on the realities of business ownership. This ep is perfect if you are a physio and having an inkling to maybe start your own clinic somewhere, some day! Go give them some love and a follow on instagram!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Ladddeeez and gentlenuts, in today's episode, we have the pleasure of meeting Mr Daniel Muntz from Sydney. You may have come across his work on social media (@danielphysio) as he has taken quite a liking to treating ACL and other sporting related injuries. His approach to physio and social media is refreshing and he's such a humble and honest dude to speak with. It was a pleasure speaking with Dan and I hope you can learn and thing or two from this episode!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Laddeeeez and gentlenuts, in today's episode, I present to you queen Meg Thompson who is based in the UK and she is working as a Sport Rehabilitator with Rugby. As we know, rugby is an extremely contact heavy sport with lots of potential for nasty injuries. In this episode, we dive deep into her experience and her advice for anyone who is thinking about stepping foot into the sport's realm and what to do on game day to ensure a smooth day! I really loved my conversation with meg, and I hope you do too!
What a jam packed episode this was ladeez and gentlenuts. Recorded today and released today!! Today we meet the fellow social media legend, John Contreras (who is not asian lol), and we learn about his career pathway. He has been in the physio work force for 22 years now, so he def spat some awesome facts and clinical gems for us younger physios and new grads. I took a lot away from my conversation with John. He is a calm and cool cucumber.
YOO what's good ladeeez and gentlenuts?? Today's episode is a bit different... because today, uncle dan is sitting in the hot seat! Christopher Le has been kind enough to ask me onto his poddy show (please do go and check out his page and poddy show called The Introverted Coach Podcast), and ask me about my experiences thus far into my physio career. I really enjoyed our chat and shared some pretty funny moments.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
My discount codes:
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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Myprotein discount code:
Shop using this link: https://tidd.ly/3RTq2q1
DC code: "uncledan"
- Physio Network Practicals: https://physio.network/theflexingphysio_practicals
wasssupppp laddeeez and gentlenuts!! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of meeting and chatting with David Newton who is a Chiro working out of Denver Colorado. Uncle David and Uncle Dan chat about the differences between a chiro and physio, spinal manipulation, and many more interesting topics! We hope you enjoy this episode. I really enjoyed our chat and this goes to show how people of different allied health background can actually work together to better the healths of our patients. None of this me vs you BS. We all here to help patients. End of story!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
wasssup ladeeez and gentlenuts, in today's episode, I present to you an ol' friend by the name of big daddy Joe O'Brien! We both go waaaay back to the newcastle uni days, and can I just say, that this episode was one of my favs to date!! It was so wholesome to catch up and share some laughs but most importantly, shed some light on how to become a physio working in paeds and hopefully this episode breaks down some misconceptions and common barriers that people may have. Lots of laughs and giggles for sure in this one.
I hope you enjoy, and Joe... I love u man!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
WASSUP ladeeez and gentlenuts, today's episode I present to you Alexis Leveille, otherwise known as the NOBSPHYSIO. Among the physio community, Alexis is definitely a heavy hitter with his wise and thought provoking memes and content. In this episode, we chat about running a social media account as a physio, communication tips for young physios and just generally getting to know him more as a physio and friend. I hope you enjoy this poddy episode.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Yo wassup ladeeezz and gentlenuts, in today's poddy episode, we have the explosive Rulan Albarouki on as a guest. Rulan has a hectic uni experience and perhaps not the smoothest pathway through but his resilience got him through where today, he is a successful physio, mentor and business owner. I had heaps of fun chatting with Rulan and I hope you as a listener can learn and thing or two or at least smile a bit from our conversation today.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
HAPPY 2024 Flexing Physio Fam. In this New Years episode, we welcome Kelvin Leung who is a fellow asian uncle who also has his own physiotherapy clinic based in Kew, Melbourne. I had a great time chatting with Kelvin as we discuss what it's like owning a business and also how we run our consults. Lots of great takeaways for new grads and students in this episode.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Myprotein discount code: UNCLEDAN
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
waasssuuup ladeeez and gentlenuts, today's guest is none other than the farazzled physio himself, Mr Faraz Sethi!!! Faraz is based in the UK working in the NHS and a primary contact physio and in a private clinic working soley with ankle and foot patients. Over the past 18 years of his working career, Faraz has build up a name for himself both of social media and in real life. He's an absolute hoot and a half to chat to. Without further adiue, welcome to this week's episode.
MY ONLINE COURSE: https://www.theflexingphysio.com.au/challenges
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Ladeeeez and gentlenuts, welcome to this week's episode where I spin a yarn with Melbourne Based S&C coach - Aiden Harvey. Aiden is a throwing athlete and is currently working out of a premium facility in Glen Iris called Run Ready, targeting running based athletes. I'm a big fan of expanding your network of trusty health professionals around you, and especially as a physio to know where the good coaches live. I hope you enjoy this episode.
MY ONLINE COURSE: https://www.theflexingphysio.com.au/challenges
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
In today's episode we meet the lovely Melbourne based Chloe Beovich, who is sooo close to finishing her physio degree and we chat about tips for new grads, students and why going to the gym is so important for a physio.
MY ONLINE COURSE: https://www.theflexingphysio.com.au/challenges
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount CODE: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Hey Ladeeez and gentlenuts, today's guest is Bridget Naidoo the weapon PT who is based in Melborne (Altona), we have worked together co-referring clients to each other of management. I love working with Bridge and I really enjoyed our chat in this episode. Go and give her insta some love and a follow for more fitness related tips and content.
MY ONLINE COURSE (CLICK LINK BELOW) https://www.theflexingphysio.com.au/challenges
My socials + discount codes
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website discount code: DAN10
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MyMuscleChef discount code: MYMCM20 - to get $20 off your first order
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Hey ya'll, in today's bonus episode, I invited my wife onto the show. My wife, Korene is an accountant and she runs the books of the clinic. In this special extra-sode, we chat about how much money we've made thus far and what we have in our plans. Super raw, transparent chat. We hope you enjoy the lols.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Today we have the lovely Caito the Osteo come onto the show to share her expertise surrounding concussions especially around the footy world. I used to have the pleasure of working with Caito and she always shared her insights during our weekly tute times. Definitely an eye openers as we dive into why concussions NEED to be managed well and it really is a team and criteria driven process. I hope you enjoy this episode!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website 10% discount code: DAN10
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Waaaasupp laddeeeeez and gentlenuts, in this episode we meet the lovely and bubbly Carly who is a new grad hospital physio based in the gold coast. We had a great chat about her experiences being a hospital physio and tips for new grads who are about to step into the hospital for the first time!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website: www.hggperformance.com - Discount Code: "DAN10"
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Ladeeez and gentlenuts, welcome to episode #81. This week is a solo session with me, your host.. Dan Chang AKA uncle dan. I answer the question of "what made you want to open your own clinic". I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you've followed me since the beginning, I sincerely want to say.. THANK YOU 🥲
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Physio clinic IG: @theflexingphysioclinic
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Clinic Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/theflexingphysioclinic/
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HGG website: www.hggperformance.com - Discount Code: "DAN10"
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
WAAASUPPP Ladeeeez and gentlenuts, in this week's episode, we meet Jenai Monz, who is a new grad physio based in Newcastle. She is such a sweet soul and sounds like she is loving and absolutely killing it so far in her new grad year. Jenai is also super involved in aerobics which requires mad fitness, strength and conditioning. I hope you enjoy this week's episode ❤️
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Waaaasup ladeeeez and gentlenuts??? This week we have the pleasure of speaking with Kristen Andrews who is a fellow physiotherapist and she shares with us her HECTIC new grad year. This goes to show that physio new grad years aren't always sunshine and daisies... I hope you enjoy listening to this week's flexing physio episode.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Kim Weller is a legend of a woman. Mum of 3 kids, physiotherapist and weightlifter. Is there anything this woman can't do?? In this week's episode, we begin with a little 1:1 session between dan and you. Then we get into meeting Kim and chatting about her experience in private practice thus far. I really enjoyed our yarn and I hope you do too!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Ladeeeez and gentlenuts, today we welcome an ol friend from uni. Her name is Kimmy Brunette, but she's a blonde lol...
We've known each other and been good friends since first year uni at university of Newcastle, Australia. In her new grad year, she worked at one of the largest public hospitals in Australia called John Hunter Hospital (located in Newcastle, NSW) for about 18 months before flying and moving to the UK to continue her physio career both in the NHS and Private sector. Kimmy now works solely at a busy private practice in London.
If you are listening and you are thinking of moving to the UK for work as a physio, think no more and JUST DO IT!!! In this poddy we chat about kimmy's work experience, visa tips and much more!!
As always, thank-you for tuning into this week's flexing physio podcast. Ya'll are the real ones xx
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Show notes:
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https://www.gov.uk/youth-mobility
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https://www.hcpc-uk.org/registration/getting-on-the-register/international-applications/
Thanks for tuning into another episode of the flexing physio poddy. This week we have the absolute pleasure of meeting and chatting with the boys from flex health clinic over in the UK! These two physios (Matt and Alex) both love promoting evidence based practice and no silly BS that a lot of people in our line of work tend to do. If you're a new grad listening to this episode, then you're in for a goodie :) I hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!!
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Welcome to a raw conversation between Dan Chang aka the flexing physio and Trang Nguyen used to be a physio + S&C coach with a keen interest in treating runners but NOW... coaches and mentors women in all aspects of life and building them into the best version of themselves.
I feel so motivated after speaking with Trang and I hope you take away a couple of key points as well after listening to this poddy.
As always, thank you for listening and much love <3
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
YOOO what's good flexing physio fam??? In this week's poddy episode, we meet noah mandel, a new grad physio from Canada who's been doing good and honest work in physio world and social media world to spread evidence based and practical information and advice for us physiotherapists. See below the stuff we chatted about. It was a pleasure spinning a yarn with noah!!!
- Biggest mistakes new grads tend to make (6:17)
- Rebooking patients (11:10)
- How to gain knowledge and confidence as a new grad (17:34)
- When is a total knee replacement suggested (24:04)
- Plyometric exercise with patients (26:09)
- Recommending ACL surgery (29:39)
Follow Noah on instagram:
- https://instagram.com/noahmandel.physio?igshid=MmJiY2I4NDBkZg==
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
What's up ladies and gentlenuts, welcome to PART 2 of my conversation with Joseph Bisignano. In this episode we chat about how to assess concussion, rec fem strains and we finish up on some golden tips for new grads and students who wanna dip their lil toes into the sport's world.
Give me a follow:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
What's up ladies and gentlenuts, I would like to introduce to you Joseph Bisignano who is a physiotherapist and works with an AFL team as their head physio. In this episode we discuss:
- What does a full sports coverage day look like to you?
- Does your role include combing the players mullets? (8:20)
- Do you travel with the team and if so, what does the schedule look like? (9:12)
- What is the craziest/most gruesome injury you’ve seen on the footy field? (11:31)
- What do you do when you run onto the field? (13:24)
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Ladies and Gentlenuts, I officially welcome you to PART 2 of my fun conversation with Osteo Michael Morris (based at Reform Clinic in Kew, Melbourne). If you haven't listened to part 1, go ahead and do that first! But otherwise, I do hope you enjoy this episode with lots of laughs!!
Timestamps:
- When should people see osteo instead of physio and vice versa? (0:24)
- What's the difference between physio, osteo and chiro? (6:31)
- What is the bases of osteopathy and how has it changed over the years? (9:40)
- Fun questions from Michael's followers (13:52)
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Michael Morris's socials:
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IG: @michaelmorrisosteo
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@reformclinicsau
Ladiiiies and gentlenuts, I come to you live from Osteo Michael Morris's office located at Reform Clinic (Kew) right here in the heart of Melbourne. Prior to recording this podcast, we demolished our chest, shoulders and back in an upper body workout and took too much pre workout, so if we speak too fast/loud, we apologise in advance. See below the time stamps if you wanna skip to the juicy parts.. Jokes... the whole episode is juicy. Bear in mind, this is only part 1 of our conversation, tune in in a fortnight for PART 2!!!!!
Timestamps:
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- Who is Michael? (1:23)
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- What is your favourite smell? (7:13)
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- What is your ick as a health professional? (8:31)
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- What do you think is the sexiest name for a male and female? (11:20)
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- Would you rather rupture your acl or achilles? (12:35)
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- How do you about assessing and rehabbing an avid gym goer who is 'objectively' strong? (16:10)
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Michael Morris's socials:
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IG: @michaelmorrisosteo
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@reformclinicsau
WELCOME to part 2 of my conversation with Julia Hlaing (aka @pelvicstrong). I loved this chat and feel so motivated and inspired. See below the time stamps of our conversation:
- deadlifting and leaking (0:21)
- wearing lifting belts (3:28)
- good exercises for pelvic floor strengthening (6:49)
- breathing for pelvic floor (11:12)
- how to poo better (14:31)
- advice to new grad self (16:02)
Have a blessed day everyone and again, thank you to everyone who sent in your questions xox
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Follow Julia on social media:
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IG: @pelvicstrong
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Website: https://pbphysiotherapy.com.au
Ladies and gentlenuts, I introduce to you in this week's episode, Julia Hlaing (@pelvicstrong) as we chat about all things pelvic health and physiotherapy. See below the time stamps of part 1 of our conversation.
- If you were a physio tool, what would you be? (1:26)
- Makes makes Julia, Julia? (3:04)
- Pathway for a new grad to becoming a pelvic health specialist? (4:20)
- Common misconception (8:10)
- How do we as general physios talk about pelvic health with patients without offending them? (9:44)
- Is primary dysmenorrhea normal? How do we manage symptoms? (13:54)
Tune in, in 2 week's time to hear part 2 of our yarn.
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Follow Julia on social media:
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IG: @pelvicstrong
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Website: https://pbphysiotherapy.com.au
Welcome to final partof my conversation with THE BARBELL OSTEO - Dr Caity Haniver based here in Melbourne. See below what we chat about:
- As a health professional, how would you coach and guide someone through an injury if they have a pretty soon deadline.
- What are your thoughts on ‘pre lifting’ activation exercises.
- How would you communicate to an athlete who you think shouldn’t compete in an upcoming event that is important to them?
- What is one piece of advice you would give new graduates (both physio or osteo).
I hope you enjoy this episode xox
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
The Barbell Osteo:
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IG: @thebarbellosteo
This week I am joined by the one and only Dr. Caity Haniver AKA The Barbell Osteo who’s based here in Melbourne as we record this live from her office. It was so good to chat with her about weightlifting, importance of technique, coaching patients, communication around injuries and many more exciting topics. Caity is a health professional who truly places her patients goals and needs first and does everything she can to guide them in achieving their goals and more!
See below our conversation time stamps:
- Describe yourself in 3 words (6:41)
- Favourite smell (7:03)
- Most common injuries Caity sees in lifters (7:55)
- How important is ‘technique’ (10:21)
- As a lifter, how much attention to place on the ‘niggles’ (16:58)
My socials:
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IG: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with The Sports Medicine Project (Blake and Kelly) as we delve balls deep into the world of bone stress injuries. A bit of a longer episode this one, but so much to unpack and explore here. See below the time stamps of the exact questions asked. Again, thank you to everyone who asked questions, ya'll the real ones xx
- During rehab, how do you know if you’re over doing it? (0:20)
- Why are you guys so good? (5:04)
- What are some reasons why stressys don’t heal? (7:30)
- What are the most common bone stress injuries you guys see? (11:33)
- How long roughly does it take to settle down a stressy? (13:06)
- When loading, what are you looking for? (15:57)
- What is your go to recovery plan for a back stressy? (19:44)
- How to treat turf toe (26:06)
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Instagram: @theflexingphysio
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Website: www.theflexingphysio.com.au (DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK ON "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE")
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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LifeofDanChang
WELCOME back to another episode of the flexing physio podcast. This week's episode, we invite BACK to the show... THE SPORT'S MEDICINE PROJECT, comprised to two absolute mad snakes (Blake the podiatrist and Kelly the physio). We have a wholesome and eye-opening yarn about bony stress injuries and I must say, a lot of my beliefs around stress injuries and MTSS have been challenged by this. I love this chat. I hope you enjoy it too.
Time stamps:
- What is a bone stress injury?
- Quick fire facts about stressys
- What the most common clinical signs of a stressy are (9:58)
- How to manage MTSS? (17:35)
- How to get patient buy in when they NEED a period of de-load? (26:15)
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This week we have the honour of meeting Sydney's Sensational Powerlifting Physio... PEI GAN. Pei is the owner and founder of PB Physio based in Sydney, Australia. Pei has extensive knowledge when it comes to weight lifting and more importantly, how to treat gym goers. I really enjoyed our chat and I hope you do to. In the episode, we discuss the following questions:
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What inspired Pei to become a physio?
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What is the most challenging thing in Pei's career?
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Most common injury?
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How to treat an athlete who sustained an injury during comp prep?
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How to train/maintain strength through injury?
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Approaches and education for back pain that’s worse with deadlift compared to squats?
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How do you address wrist pain in a low bar squat?
In this episode we welcome a controversial and bias challenging member of our physio world. His name is Mr Beau Science. He's a physiotherapist based in Sydney and he is known for challenging beliefs and helping other clinicians become better. I respect what Beau does because it's not easy to go against the grain, especially when looking at things like lifting technique, dynamic knee valgus, lumbar flexion and many more.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Our socials:
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Dan's IG: @theflexingphysio
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Beau's IG: @Beauscience101
In this week's episode, we welcome 3 weapons onto the segment of "Uncle Dan Meets a Fan!!" We meet Claudia O'Shea who's currently a 4th yr student who is also a successful business owner running a PT service out of her home gym set up, Kate Bennett who's only one week into her private practice new grad year and absolutely loving it, and finally Joseph Bisignano who's based here in Melbourne working two private practice jobs with a sport and elite athlete focus.
I thoroughly enjoyed my yarns with these 3 legends, go give their instagram pages a follow and some love!!
Thanks for listening... Love u all!!!
Claudes instagram: @mycoachclaudes
Kate's instagram: @kateeisobel
Joseph's instagram: @josephbisi
One of the most wholesome episodes to date! My parents are visiting me in Melbourne all the way from New Zealand (where they live) and it's been a pleasure hosting them. This episode features my dad who was an orthopaedic surgeon in Taiwan 25 years ago, until he gave up his job to be with his family in NZ. My dad is my hero, and today we get to meet him and hear his story. We also answer all your questions.
We yarned about:
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his background
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does he miss seeing me everyday?
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How was I as a child? Naughty? Got spank?
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What supplements did he give me?
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How it feels having a son with an absolute dump truck?
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What area of orthopaedics he specialised in?
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Most challenging surgery he's ever performed?
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Biggest change from his first to last year of practice?
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Did he take any advice from physiotherapists back in the day?
I hope you enjoy this very wholesome and meaningful episode!!!
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
yay for another solo session! I low key love doing these, because it's an opportunity to connect with my awesome listeners and to answer any of your questions. I'm an open book, so always one DM away if you ever have a question life or physio related. In this episode we have a brand new segment called 'uncle dan meets a fan' and we meet two legends, Queen Lizzie Bilton (Sydney ICU physio) and Jacked Kingsley Shbay (University of Queensland New Grad).
The questions that I answer are:
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What is one piece of advice I would give my new grad self?
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What's 3 things about myself that aren't physio related.
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Do I miss Osmo?
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Has my perception of pain management changed in the last year?
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My thoughts on the King pulling out of the AO 2023?
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Do I like Singapore food or Malaysia food?
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Any tips for a physio about to move interstate and start fresh with case loads and work?
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Why aren't clinical placements paid a small stipend salary?
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What I do when I have no idea what to do with a patient.
I hope you enjoy the poddy xx
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
What an episode I have planned for ya'll today as we meet Domonique Doyle, owner of Out of the Box Performance based up at Sunshine Coast. She is a sports and performance Psychologist and it was a joy and a laugh chatting with Dom as we answer the questions that YOU sent in! In our conversation, we chatted about:
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What does a day in the life looks like.
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How can you sell someone exercise for someone who doesn’t do it often?
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Whats the one thing you find athletes are the worst at complying with?
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For persistent pain, is the Acceptance and Commitment theory (ACT) more effective than Cognitive Behavioural Theory (CBT)
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How do you approach the mental health of an athlete who’s out of action due to injury?
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For performance goals, do you prefer to focus more on the long or short term goals?
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How can athletes maintain their confidence in competition even when they already possess the skills?
I hope you enjoy this episode!! Peace and Love.
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
Dom's Linkedin: https://au.linkedin.com/in/domonique-doyle-247aa7a9
HAPPY NEW YEAR FLEXING PHYSIO FAM!!!
To kick off the 2023 let's meet Mistika who's a physio located in Singapore (Strength Clinic Academy) and also has a strong passion in olympic weightlifting. In this episode, I actually went to her office to record it live in Singapore. It was such a fun chat and I really enjoyed this conversation. I hope you enjoy this episode too.
In the conversation we chat about:
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Misty's physio background.
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Recovery tips for athletes.
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Whether treatment options change for either gen pop or athletes.
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If weightlifting tickles her physio brain.
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Warm up routine to prepare for lifting sessions.
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How to cure patella femoral pain from lifting.
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If it's recommended to learn weightlifting from YouTube.
Go give Mistika's instagram page some love: https://instagram.com/getfitwithmist?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Strength Clinic Academy instagram: https://instagram.com/strengthclinicacademy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
When I saw that someone had an ankle sprain, I would think to myself "ah this is gonna be an easy one".
BUT, there are a couple of pathologies which can be commonly missed! In this episode, we shed some light on these missed pathologies so hopefully you'll be better at treating ankle sprains!!
Happy New Year and hope you had a safe and very merry Christmas.
See you all in 2023 for a fun filled year!
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
Nadeena’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeena-thenabadu-695a4a174
Head 2 Toe Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1pu61g9lnp0g3&utm_content=o3rghq4
Other than being kind and compassionate, what are the other traits that make up a GREAT physiotherapist? In this episode, we explore what the other characteristics Nadeena and I reckon make up a fantastic clinician. As some of you have just graduated Uni or finished your first year of working (Congrats btw!!!), this episode will hopefully give you have insight to what makes an awesome practitioner. We hope you enjoy and please flick me a message on the flexing physio instagram and let me know your thoughts on this episode.
As always, thank you for listening!
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
Nadeena’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeena-thenabadu-695a4a174
Head 2 Toe Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=1pu61g9lnp0g3&utm_content=o3rghq4
A couple weeks ago, I opened up a "Send me your answer" poll on the flexing physio instagram where I wanted to know all your crazy/funny placement stories from when you were a student doing clinical placement. I can definitely vibe with some of these especially the ones about leaving the treatment room to gag...
In this episode, Nadeena and I react to your stories and also share what we would have done in that situation.
We hope you enjoy this episode!!
REMEMBER, NEW EPISODES OUT EVERY FRIDAY 6am!!!
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
Nadeena’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeena-thenabadu-695a4a174
This week, we have the pleasure to chat with Nadeena, the Head2toe physio about what you can do if your patient just isn't responding to your treatment. As a new grad, I had this unhelpful expectation that all my patients would improve with my 'magical' physio input. The reality of the matter is that not EVERYONE will get better. The body heals itself, and it's our job to educate and work with our patient and guide them onto the right path to facilitate the best environment for healing. In this episode we explore options of what physios can do if their patient just isn't improving, from referring to specialist physios, to checking all the red flags and checking within yourself to see if you're missing something.
We hope you enjoy.
The Flexing Physio Instagram Link: @theflexingphysio
Nadeena’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadeena-thenabadu-695a4a174
AHHH, the dreaded frozen shoulder or adhesive capsulitis, or '50 year old' shoulder... all these terms are all describing the same painful + stiff shoulder syndrome which is a heart breaking diagnosis to hear. In this episode, Nads and I try to deconstruct Frozen Shoulder and make this easy for you to understand and some clinical pearls for you to take away!
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eBook and our FAV movie genre 0:30
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What is frozen shoulder + risk factors 5:21
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The subjective interview 12:19
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8 Things someone with frozen shoulder will tell you 17:59
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The objective examination 20:51
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Common treatment (hydrodilitation, cortisone, PRP) 30:26
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Our go-to physiotherapy exercises 37:07
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Summary 41:27
PS If you haven't DM'ed me to gain your FREE eBOOK on "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE", hurry up and DM me on @theflexingphysio instagram!!
Peace!! <3
WELCOME NADEENA to the show ladies and gentlenuts. Nads is a fellow physio from Melbourne, he works in a busy++ clinic which is joined with a GP practice in Moonee Ponds. Nads and I met on instagram and both share the same passion for helping students and new grads grow in their confidence and competence.
In this episode we discuss all things related to Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain. We go through the subjective interview, objective exam and also treatment/management. There are tones of clinical gems in this episode and I'm so excited for you to listen. A lot of this episode is shadowing the awesome work of Jared Powell's shoulder course.
As mentioned in the episode, I am releasing an eBOOK called "5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING PRIVATE PRACTICE". It is going to be FREE and will be released this coming Monday 28th November (EXCITINGGG!!!). All you need to do to get your hands on the eBook is hit me up via instagram DMs and I'll send you the pdf.
My instagram is @theflexingphysio.
Peace and Love ❤️
Welcome to PART 2 of my conversation with Eugene Teo. In this episode we chat about...
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Eugene's recent pec tear (0:45)
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What Eugene reckons contributed to his injury (5:35)
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Language we use with our patients and clients are IMPORTANT (12:30)
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The scope of practise for a personal trainer (18:24)
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The challenges of having such a huge social media following (25:07)
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If Eugene could have dinner with one person, who would it be (31:31)
Make sure to head on over to my instagram @theflexingphysio and give me some love and support.
If you are a physio student or already a physio, head on over to Learn.physio to gain access to heaps of amazing masterclasses and feel free to use my code DANIELC10 for 10% off masterclasses!!
Thank you for listening, till next time, fam. ❤️
HELLO everybody, we have a massive special guests on the show today. I introduce to you all, Eugene Teo. I reached out to Eugene about a month ago to jump on my poddy and he not only accepted, he invited me to his gym in Melbourne to record. I had a fantastic time chatting with Eugene and meeting his lovely partner and cute as dogs. This is only part 1 of our 2 part conversation. In this episode we chat about:
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his story and ganbaru method (1:00)
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due to popular demand.... his hair care routine (9:43)
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when he started training (11:10)
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Importance of language we use with our clients (16:30)
Go check out his instagram page:
- @coacheugeneteo ❤️
Give my instagram some love too
- @theflexingphysio ❤️
Awesome episode this week. We meet Georgia Harvey, my uni mate from Newcastle. She is now an ED physio working at Royal North Shore Hospital. She shares some cool/crazy stories about her work.
In our conversation we chatted about:
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Her role in ED as the physio (7:30)
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Most common injuries (11:40)
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Sex injuries (13:13)
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Grossest injury (15:40)
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Salary/pay (19:13)
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Work/life balance as an ED physio (20:00)
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Working with the MDT (22:05)
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How a student can get ED experience before their placement (23:55)
Thanks to ALL the listeners who sent in their questions, hopefully we answered them all!
Learn.Physio website:
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DANIELC10 for 10% off
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@Theflexingphysio
A special episode this week as we get to know Bronte Williamson, head dietitian and founder of her very own company - Nourished Not Deprived. I've had the pleasure of knowing Bronte since studying at University of Newcastle and it's so cool to see her excelling in her field of nutrition and dietetics. In this episode, we chat about:
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Bronte's background and how she became a dietitian (1:21)
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how she started her business (6:07)
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top 3 tips for a new grad dietitian (12:00)
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how nutrition, especially collagen can affect ACL healing (18:49)
Head over to the nourished website and check it out!!
https://www.nourishednotdeprived.com/about/
Also go and follow @theflexingphysio instagram page for funny physio related content xox
HEEEEY what a year it's been! So much have happened in my life, and I wanna share that with you. Honestly, thank you for listening, it means so much to me. As mentioned in this week's episode, I have teamed up with learn.physio. Follow the link below to the huge range of educational masterclasses, and remember to use my code of DANIELC10 to get your 10% discount. Also remember to follow the flexing physio instagram for lifestyle, workout and physio related content!!
LEARN.PHYSIO WEBSITE LINK - https://www.learn.physio/courses
Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Will Maher. He's a physio who owns Accelerate Physiotherapy with his lovely wife, Jen Maher in Canberra. Will has also been Nick Kygrios's physio for the past 8 years. It has been a pleasure chatting with Will as we dig deeper to his relationship with Nick and what Nick is like in real life. In our conversation we chat about:
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What are some things a physio can do to set themselves up for exposure to the ATP tour/involvement in the tennis world at the highest level? (2:47)
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How much do you get paid to be with Nick? (6:32)
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Nick had shoulder pain during Wimbledon and went on to have a 5 set victory after seeing YOU, what did you do? (8:03)
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How many wrist injuries does Nick get a year because of the rackets her hits on the ground? (11:00)
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What is the toughest thing you have done in your career? (16:50)
Remember to follow me on instagram @theflexingphysio ❤️
Have you ever wondered what it's like being Nick Kyrgios's physio?? Well wonder no more... BECAUSE in this episode, we meet WILL MAHER, the man behind the scenes helping Nick with his injuries since 8 years ago. I am a huge fan fan of Nick and Tennis and I was so excited to chat with Will as we answer YOUR questions. Hope you enjoy PART 1. Part 2 will be out NEXT FRIDAY 6am!!!
During our conversation we chatted about:
- Will's background and how long he's been Nick's physio (1:20)
- How did you get such big biceps? (4:22)
- With Nick playing doubles and singles, do you think his load management contributed to his loss to Khavhanov in this year's US open (5:20)
- How do you balance loading with so many events across the season? (8:37)
- Is Nick as fun to work with as he is to watch? (11:47)
- What does regular treatment with Nick consist of? (13:22)
HEY EVERYONE!!! We have the pleasure of meeting NZ Wrestling Athlete - Cole Hawkins, who is my high school good mate from Palmy (NZ).
In our conversation we chat about:
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Cole's background (1:06)
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His commonwealth experience (2:45)
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If he was a WWE wrestler, what his name would be (5:29)
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What the difference between Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and wrestling is (6:22)
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Cole's background in CrossFit (8:09)
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What the most common injuries for a wrestler are (11:20)
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Coles shoulder injury which led to surgery (13:20)
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What his rehab looks like at the moment (23:30)
You can find Cole Hawkins on instagram on _colehawkins > go give him a follow and some love!!
Welcome to yet another SOLO SESSION by Dan Chang. I've always struggled with asking the right questions but since working in private prac for 3 years, I am now more confident at asking the right questions so that I can have a good idea of the diagnosis before I've even done by objective assessment. Have a listen to get my clinical gems on how to build the best subjective interview EVER!!
I got Tamworth Crossfit King AKA Jake Douglas on the show today as we have a conversation about how Physios and Crossfit coaches can work together to rehab the crap out of our Crossfit patients that we see.
In our conversation we chat about
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Jake's background (0:40)
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Who wears the pants in the family (2:00)
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Jake's neck circumference (2:32)
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Gymnastics cross over into Crossfit (5:00)
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Importance of training alone vs with a group (7:00)
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Jake's injury and rehab journey (9:55)
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Prehab in CrossFit (15:48)
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The hardest workouts Jake's done (19:34)
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Jake's thoughts on the 'sugar' statement in CrossFit (24:15)
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How Physios and Coaches work together to rehab a person (26:29)
P.S Just wanna say THANK YOU to my man Jackson Irwin for creating me a new intro for the podcast. You can find him on Spotify music as "ZEBRUH" and on YOUTUBE as "ZEBRUH MUSIC". He's one talented cookie!!
In this second part to the two part conversation with Adam Brook (Director and head coach of RevFit gym) we chat about:
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Main differences between a physio and a personal trainer (0:00)
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Importance of communication and consent as a personal trainer and physio (1:39)
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What kind of people come see a physio vs personal trainer (4:00)
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Exercises can help someone put off surgery (6:35)
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One of my favourite conversations to have with a patient (8:08)
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How can a physio and PT work together and co-refer? (10:40)
In this episode, we get to meet Savana Purss a great friend of mine who actually was my 'best man' at my wedding in March! Savana is currently working as a hospital dietitian at Dubbo Base Hospital.
In our wholesome conversation, we chat about:
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How Savana nearly got deported out of a country and my weird pet peeve (0:00)
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Savana's career progression in dietetics through COVID and uni background (4:40)
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Top 2 key steps Savana took during uni that set her up well when graduating dietetics (6:08)
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TOP TIP for doing honours in your final year (9:26)
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Importance of having 'enough' protein for athletes who are going through an injury (10:35)
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Spreading out protein intake throughout the day (13:08)
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Wound healing advice - what physios can do to help and where to refer (14:16)
**DISCLAIMER - The advice given in this podcast is general in nature, If your patient needs dietary and nutritional advice, ALWAYS refer onwards to a professional who is trained in that area!
Super excited to have Adam Brook, director and head coach of RevFit gym come chat with me as we explore how a physio can best work with a personal trainer/coach.
What we yarned about:
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Who are you and what do you do?
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What do you love about your job?
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Favourite clientele to work with?
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Some things that annoys us as a personal trainers and physiotherapists.
We hope you enjoy :)
Welcome to part 2 of my conversation with Mick Hughes chatting all things ACL, see below the topics covered.
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What are you tips for a patient awaiting surgery but are on a 1-2 years waiting list? - (0:20)
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Do you use the coper classification much? - (8:32)
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What are your thoughts on the cross bracing protocol? - (11:11)
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Where can a new grad go for more ACL education and content? - (15:50
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Go to exercises for a basketball player who is now at end stage of their rehab. - (17:45)
We invite our first internationally recognised guests onto this show. Such a great conversation with Mick Hughes, the ACL guru. We chat through the following questions:
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Who are you and what do you do and what got you your ACL interest?
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How does Mick guide someone down a surgical or non-surgical route? - (5:40)
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What are the areas physios can improve on with ACL rehab? - (14:00)
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What are the common mistakes you see when physios rehab ACL? (19:30)
In this last episode of the 3 part series on 'how to treat the running athlete' we chat about:
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most common mistakes when treating runners
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the importance of prescribing heavy load and not just high reps/low load exercises.
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your rehab program for a runner don't need to 'look' like running
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use footwear to have a therapeutic effect
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If you are suspicious of any bony related injuries, investigate unless proven otherwise.
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some clinical gems and advise on how to get patients who run to LOVE you!
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some of Blake's and Kelly's favourite exercises to prescribe for runners.
In this part 2 of the "How to treat the running athlete" we chat about:
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Most common running related injuries
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Not holding onto patients if they aren't responding to treatment
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Treating achilles Tendinopathy - Dr Ebonie Rio as a great resource.
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The 'not to miss' peri-tendon achilles pathology.
Great insight from Blake the Master Podiatrist and Kelly, my fav physio in NSW.
Super Super excited about this 3 part series on "HOW TO TREAT THE RUNNING ATHLETE" with my first ever Zoom collab with distinguished guests from The Sports Medicine Project (Kelly Kortick and Black Withers)!! Kelly is a fellow physio and Blake is a podiatrist who also lectures at the University of Newcastle, both of them are keen runners and triathlon athletes and have a vast array of knowledge in treating runners. So I thought I would pick their brains about questions like:
1.) What is the typical runner's personality and mentality like?
2.) What are some subjective 'must ask' questions when a runner comes in to see you?
This is one of the most jam packed episodes to date. Wazza has a passion for working with athletes as Dan tries to pick his brain regarding how to best treat and communicate with the motivated and keen athlete who is injured and now under your care. Often they can come with a bit more added stress, as there is usually a 'grand final' or' big game' they want to return to, so how do physios best navigate this?? Well.. listen to find out more!!
P.S we also teach you how to respectfully take care of those pest parents.. we all know what they are like...
In this episode, we meet Paul Riley who is the clinical psychologist who works under the same roof as us @ proactive health. We chat about what cues physio's can listen for during our conversation with the patient to warrant us to make a referral to the psyc, and also how physio's and psycs can best work together to provide holistic care to the patient.
In this week's bonus episode, we tackle the "Hurt is harm" misconception and we chat about how in pathologies such a knee OA, the pain patients get doesn't always correlate to harm and we also discuss what is considered 'good' and 'bad' pain and which pathologies you should never train into pain with. Thanks again to Jono for coming onto the podcast!!
DEAR STUDENTS, in this episode we spin a yarn with Bri about what you should do if you are struggling as a student on placement. We share our tips and tricks and our own personal experiences with you. We also share who we would take from the clinic to survive a zombie apocalypse with. Some of the tips include talking to someone who can actually make a difference, doing your pre placement prep, be pro-active not pro-passive (famous quote from Sambo Foran) AND generally, don't be a dick!!
We welcome Jono Lau to this episode as we chat about very common patient misconceptions, kicking it off with misconception no.1 - that bending and lifting with a flexed spine is BAD!! Misconception no.2 - is when doctors or other physios tell someone that they should NEVER lift heavy again!! We tackle and challenge these statements we hear ALL THE TIME 🤯
Growing up, Dan and Sambo have both sustained lower back injuries which has lead to motivating them to pursue the career of being a physiotherapist to help those who have or are currently struggling with injuries. In this episode we yarn about why, as physiotherapist, we should embrace our injuries because it allows us to empathise and understand what the patient in front of you is going through. This also helps to build rapport faster!!
My first every solo episode!!! 😆 In this episode, I chat about my own life, my cultural background, why my parents are my biggest motivators, they have some pretty cracking stories to tell about their immigration process to NZ and the adversities they had to go through. Hope you enjoy this episode. With love, Dan 💚
We welcome Sambo our awesome new grad back into the poddy room as we discuss how we go about treating the EPC patients. Usually EPC patients have a bit more going on, more co-morbidities, yellow flags and other health complications. It can be a bit of a doozy to treat, but hopefully you can be a bit more confident after listening to this episode.
Our theoretical case study: 65 yo retired farmer, Hx of heart condition, Hx CABAG surgery, ex smoker 40 years (recently quit).
Now where do you go from here??
In this episode, queen Bri and I talk about who inspires us and WHY we have become physiotherapists. This episode is our most inspiring one and would love it if you messaged me on the @theflexingphysio instagram and told me who inspires you everyday.
We are so blessed that in this clinic, we have a dietitian working with us. In this episode, we catch up Grainne Atwell as we discuss how physios can best work in with dietitians and also what cues we can gather from our subjective interview with our patients so that we should refer them to see a dietitian. Enjoy, now go eat a brocolli!!
Liv and I have a yarn about why doing sport's training/sports physio work as a uni student is such a good idea! We also talk about the challenges we faced from our experiences and communicating with different personalities. Thanks for joining the poddy Liv ☺️
This episode, we tackle top advice from other fellow physios on things they wish they knew or thought about prior to starting their new grad work.
In this episode, Bri and Dan tackle one of the listener's question (THANK YOU for the question!!) of how we reach a diagnosis, as it's not always a straight path. We talk about nailing your subjective assessment, having your differential diagnosis, what to do if you get stuck, never being afraid to ask for help and just CHILL OUT BRO!!! We chat about a real life experience that Bri had just this morning with a knee!
We've all had the patient who comes in with lots and lots going on in their personal life. We know that the experience of pain is much more complicated than a simple structural damage. In this episode, wazza and I delve into how we navigate through a yellow flaggy type consult and how we can best use our skills to help them. Remember, they are also humans and they are able to change and sometimes you are the difference between them forever going down the path of self-wallowing pity and them taking ownership and actually doing something about it. So let's get motivated and make change, one patient at a time.
In this episode we are going to catch up with our 2022 new grad, the amazing "Clean&Jerk King".. Sambo Foran. It's always a laugh and solid banter with this clown. Tune in to find out how he's coping working with proactive and with Dan Chang!!
This is a cracker of an episode, as we welcome back to the physio world, BRI SHORT!!! We chat about burn out and the symptoms of burning out and our real life experiences of it. If you listen to this episode and you either burnt out or experiencing burn out symptoms, make sure you reach out to us and we'll give you a virtual hug and tell you it's all going to be ok bro/sis.
Have you ever wondered which accounts to follow on social media for great, thought provoking content and to also help with your daily clinical work?? Here are a list of people we personally follow and we recommend now to YOU listeners!
1.) The Sports Medicine Project - Blake Withers (Podiatrist) and Kelly Kortick (Physiotherapist)
2.) Kneesovertoesguy - Ben Patrick
3.) Newcastle Performance Physio - clinic owned by Dave Renfrew, Kelly Kortick also works there.
4.) The Prehab Guys - great for building an exercise bank for certain types of injuries.
5.) iMoveU - Michael Rizk helping young health professionals transition from uni to a happy, fulfilled and long lasting career.
6.) Adam Meakins - No time for silly BS
BONUS PODDY EPISODE for this week is with Newcastle 4th yr student, Olivia Fanning!! 🎉
We chat about:
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Our uni experiences.
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Day in the life during JHH prac.
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Her advice to students about to do a hospital prac.
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Challenges faced during her placement.
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TEAM approach with the MDT.
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CONFIDENCE as a student!!
Enjoy!! 😎
We chat about our favourite movie mistakes and also common mistakes new grad physio make. We talk about reviewing imaging, asking questions and getting another colleague to check your assessment, how the 'real' learning begins when you graduate Uni and letting patients go too soon. ENJOY!!
Part 2 to the pros and cons of working in both private or public to better inform your decision as to where you want to end up as a new grad!
Super stoked to have Jake Forsythe come on the poddy today to chat about his experiences from working in both public hospital system as a physio and in the private sector as a physio. We explore the PROs and CONs to both.
In this episode, we chat about how we go about examining a knee with practical and real life tips! Enjoy!!
In this episode we chat more about how we navigate through being in the grey zone of being a physiotherapist. Enjoy!!
Physio's work in the grey zone. Our job isn't always black and white. There isn't always the 'correct' answer. So how do we navigate that?
WORKER'S COMP.... the new private practise swear word. As a new grad, I felt there was SO much to learn and so little time. In this episode, hopefully we can make it a bit easier to understand the mysteries that surround compo. We also touch on how our professions have a HIGH BURN OUR RATE.
We meet our very own Amy "Crossfit/triathlon" Queen who is employed as a part time exercise physiologist and full time trash talker. We unveil common questions and mysteries that surround their job and how we as physiotherapists can best work and relate with them.
This episode is for those students whom are about to embark on their first ED (emergency department) placement. Macey (a current 4th yr student) gives us her personal gems on how she survived her ED placement. Def share this one for those who are about to do an ED prac.
We are going to meet our NEW 'not so new grad' physio, Bri Lock. We are going to find out about her clinical past and get to know her better. She shares insights on her previous jobs and tips on private practise.
I am joined by Sam Foran and we yarn about how we go about prescribing exercise to our various different patients. We also go into our own experience with injuries that we've had growing up. And we also figure out who the real alpha male is HAHA
Have you ever received an MRI report and feel expected to explain this to your patient.. But you have NO IDEA what to do??? In this episode, we touch on ways we have found to explain certain words such as 'degeneration' or 'arthritis' to a patient. We use the sponge and car analogy!!
As a new grad, have you wondered how to best communicate with other health professionals, such as GPs and specialists? In this episode, we touch on our favourite super heroes, how we work as a team in the private practise setting, how to communicate with GPs and surgeons and an example letter to a GP for a torn ACL!!
If you are a physio student, then this episode is for YOU!! We are joined by our current student (Amber) who is on her final year placement with us in our private practise. She gives useful and practical tips on how to survive physiotherapy @ uni.
In this episode, I interview Sam Foran, our newest, phreshest physio on the team here at Proactive. We will listen to his overall new grad experience at the private practise environment.
In this episode, I am joined by Danielle Hand, another fellow physio and we chat about her experiences with applying for a new grad hospital job here in Tamworth Base Hospital. She shared real life tips and tricks to get you started on the process. Hope you enjoy this episode.
We get to hear Daniel's experience as an international student from Taiwan and his perspective on Taiwan physios vs Australian physios. It was so interesting to hear the differences. We also chat about his current 4th year placement here at Proactive and his experiences here.
In this episode, Dan interviews 4th year physio student Amber and gains her perspective on how her current placement placement with us is going, any advice she'd give to other students who are about to do this Pro-active placement and her own interests in the career as a physiotherapist.
This episode we have special guests. Danielle Hand is another fellow physiotherapist who graduated with Dan Chang. She completed her new grad yr at the base hospital. She joins me today to chat about her experiences doing the Tamworth's Year Long experience in 2019. We hope you enjoy!
In this episode, we touch on tips and tricks we use to communicate with our patients who are in acute pain, that it's OK to move. Of course, this is given their injury is not something requiring a period of immobilisation such as fracture etc. We use a case example of an acute lateral ankle sprain. Enjoy!!
We are going to have a chat about our experiences with tackling an objective assessment. If you haven't listened to how we construct our subjective interview, make sure you listen to that one too!
In this episode, wazza and dan explore our experiences in how we construct a good subjective interview that flows nicely. Especially as a new grad where we don't know much, we chat about some of our clinical pearls and tips.
In this episode, we yarn about the funniest/craziest stories that happened to us in our new grad year/final year of study. Things get a bit sexual HAHA hope you enjoy!!
In this episode we touch on how to seem confident in your early days as a new grad physio and some practical tips :) We hope you enjoy and learn heaps.
Welcome to our first ever episode on our physio podcast!! In this episode, we are joined by Warren Ansell, Bri Short and Dan Chang, 3 Tamworth local physios as we spin yarns about our best memories from our first year of working, valuable lessons learnt in our new grad year, tips from our boss and tips for students going on placement.