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  • [Case Studies] When gait retraining helps patellofemoral pain with Dr Bradley Neal
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover:

    • The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out for
    • Treatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retraining
    • Forefoot striking vs rearfoot striking
    • Step rate vs stride length retraining

    This episode is closely tied to Brad’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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    Dr Bradley Neal is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex, a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Sports & Exercise Medicine at QMUL, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. With a PhD on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, he spent 10 years as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Head of Research at Pure Sports Medicine, London. His research focuses on patellofemoral pain, knee pathology, running-related injury, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.

    Reference to paper discussed in this episode here - Neal BS, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, et al; Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;58:1486-1495.

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    20 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Rehab after meniscus surgery: practical guidelines for clinicians with Airelle Giordano
    Feb 18 2026

    In this episode with Airelle Giordano, we discuss two recent papers which cover the meniscus knee rehabilitation consensus. We explore:

    • Patient eligibility for a Menisectomy
    • Rehabilitation post Menisectomy
    • Precautions and contraindications post menisectomy
    • Return to sport post meniscal repair

    👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Research Reviews here - https://physio.network/giordano

    Airelle Giordano serves as the Director of Clinical Services, Residency, and Fellowship Training at the University of Delaware Physical Therapy Clinic. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in both Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy and holds the position of Associate Professor in the University of Delaware Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Currently, she is the President of the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy (AASPT). Her clinical expertise centers on complex knee injuries, gait retraining, and post-concussion rehabilitation.

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    18 minutos
  • [Golden Oldie] Assessing and treating ITB pain with Dr Rich Willy
    Feb 11 2026

    This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released.

    In this ITB pain episode with Dr. Rich Willy, we explore:

    • What we now know about the causes of ITB pain
    • Simple, evidence-based explanations clinicians can use with patients
    • How this changes late-stage rehab decisions
    • Practical strategies to build knee robustness and reduce reinjury risk in runners

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    Dr. Richard Willy is an Assistant Professor in the School of Physical Therapy, University of Montana (Missoula, MT, USA). He received his PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the University of Delaware and his master of physical therapy from Ohio University. In addition to his research, Dr. Willy has been a clinician for 18 years specializing in the treatment of the injured runner.

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    Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU.

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    19 minutos
  • [Physio Discussed] Making sense of hamstring injuries with Adam Johnson and Scott Hulm
    Feb 4 2026

    In this episode, we discuss hamstring injuries. We explore:

    • Relevance of the mechanism of injury
    • Role of the BAMIC classification system
    • Imaging in hamstring injuries
    • Differential Diagnoses of hamstring pain
    • Essential objective tests
    • Key rehabilitation strategies

    Want to learn more about hamstring injuries? Scott Hulm has done a brilliant Practical with us on hamstring injury assessment and treatment where he goes into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch his practical now with our 7-day free trial:
    https://physio.network/practical-hulm

    Adam is a physiotherapist who has been working within professional football for fourteen years, with half of this time being within a Premier League first team environment. As a result of this experience he has a keen interest in the management of lower limb muscle injuries, particularly the hamstrings and Rectus Femoris. Adam has also has an interest in research and has had three articles published within peer-reviewed journals.

    Scott is a sports physiotherapist and biomechanist. He is completing a PhD at the Australian Catholic University’s SPRINT Research Centre, where his research focuses on biceps femoris long head structure–function relationships using advanced MRI, applied biomechanics, and muscle modelling. Scott also works in elite Australian football as a senior physiotherapist and rehabilitation lead at the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

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    Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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    49 minutos
  • [Case Studies] Differentiating peripheral artery disease from sciatica: a case study with Tom Jesson
    Jan 28 2026

    In this episode with Tom Jesson, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a patient who had peripheral artery disease. We discuss:

    • Subjective examination of a patient who presents with calf pain
    • Differential diagnosis of sciatica from peripheral artery disease
    • Importance of asking the “right questions” within the history
    • Reflections from an experienced Physiotherapist's lens

    This episode is closely tied to Tom’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

    👉🏻 Watch Tom’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-jesson

    Tom Jesson is a physiotherapist with experience in musculoskeletal primary care and as a chronic pain specialist. He has written extensively on the topics of radicular pain, chronic pain and clinical reasoning.

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    Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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    20 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Men’s pelvic health: practical tips for clinicians with Dr David Cowley
    Jan 21 2026

    In this episode, we discuss everything about men’s health. We explore:

    • Applications for diagnostic ultrasound in men's pelvic health
    • Physiotherapy for post prostatectomy patients
    • Role of manual therapy in men’s health
    • Upskilling in men’s health physiotherapy

    Want to learn more about men’s health? Dr David Cowley recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Pelvic Health in Men: Practical Approaches for Physiotherapists” where he goes into further depth on this topic.

    👉🏻 You can watch his class now with our 7-day free trial https://physio.network/masterclass-cowley

    Dr David Cowley is a clinician-researcher specialising in men’s pelvic health. He works as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Queensland and as the Men’s Health Clinical Stream Leader at Active Rehabilitation Physiotherapy. He completed his PhD at the University of Queensland, where his research focused on male pelvic floor biomechanics and their role in urinary continence. Alongside his research and clinical practice, David teaches Men’s Health Physiotherapy across the University of Queensland, Australian Catholic University, and Griffith University.

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    18 minutos
  • [Physio Explained] Assessment and treatment of patellofemoral pain with Dr Natalie Collins
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode with Natalie Collins we explore patellofemoral pain. We discuss:

    • Key signs & symptoms of patellofemoral pain
    • Crepitus within the patellofemoral joint
    • Assessment of patellofemoral pain
    • Foot orthoses for treatment of patellofemoral pain

    This episode is closely tied to Natalie’s Practical she did with us. With Practicals you can see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions – so you can become a better clinician, faster.

    👉🏻 Watch Natalie’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial:
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    Dr Natalie Collins is an APA Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at The University of Queensland, whose research focuses on improving outcomes for people with knee pain across the lifespan, particularly patellofemoral pain and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. Dr Collins has also made major contributions to understanding the biomechanical and neuromuscular mechanisms of foot orthoses, developing novel methods to assess intrinsic foot muscle activity.

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    Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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    18 minutos
  • [Golden Oldie] Clinical pearls on tendinopathy with Professor Jill Cook
    Jan 7 2026

    This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 6th of October 2021.

    In this episode with Jill Cook we explore:

    • The tendon continuum model and tendon pathophysiology based on current research
    • What is clinically relevant for patient care
    • How to progress a real case
    • Challenging the idea of “just loading a tendon heavy and slow”
    • Practical tips on measuring tendon load, not just pain

    👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Research Reviews here - https://physio.network/reviews-cook

    Jill Cook is a professor in musculoskeletal health in the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia. Jill's research areas include sports medicine and tendon injury. After completing her PhD in 2000, she has investigated tendon pathology, treatment options and risk factors for tendon injury. Jill currently supplements her research by conducting a specialist tendon practice and by lecturing and presenting workshops both in Australia and overseas.

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    Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

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    19 minutos