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Welcome to the world of [Physio Explained], [Physio Discussed], [Expert Physio Q&A], and [Case Studies]—hosted by Sarah Yule and James Armstrong.

[Physio Explained] – Our original podcast, Physio Explained, continues to bring you the biggest names in physio, tackling the most clinically relevant topics—all in under 20 minutes. It’s the highest value per minute podcast in the physio space.

[Physio Discussed] – Our longer-form podcast which launches monthly. In these episodes, two expert guests join our host to dive deep into your favourite topics, exploring varied assessment and treatment approaches to take your clinical expertise to the next level!

[Expert Physio Q&A] – These podcasts are a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters.

[Case Studies] – These podcasts feature expert clinicians walking you through real-life patient cases, covering subjective and objective examinations, differential diagnosis, and treatment planning. Each episode offers a unique learning opportunity, with links to our Case Studies service for those who want to explore the case in greater depth.

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Latest Episodes:

[Golden Oldie] Clinical pearls on tendinopathy with Professor Jill Cook Jan 07, 2026

Show notes

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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[Golden Oldie] Managing FAl syndrome with Dr. Jo Kemp Dec 31, 2025

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This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 11th of October 2020.

In this episode with Jo Kemp we explore:

Dosage and length of rehab for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI)
Evidence based exercise prescription for FAI
Pain in rehabilitation of FAI

Want to learn more about FAI? Dr Jo Kemp recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS)” where she go into further depth on this topic.

👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial - https://physio.network/masterclass-kemp1

Dr Joanne Kemp is a Sports Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at Latrobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, Australia. Her research is focused on hip pain including FAI and early onset hip OA in young and middle-aged adults, and its impact on activity, function and quality of life. She has a particular interest in non-surgical interventions that can slow the progression and reduce the symptoms associated with hip pain and hip OA.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Golden Oldie] Talking tendinopathy with Dr. Ebonie Rio Dec 24, 2025

Show notes

This episode is a REPLAY of one of the most popular Physio Explained episodes we’ve ever released, originally launched on the 23rd of September 2020.

In this episode with Ebonie Rio, we discuss optimal loading for tendinopathy. We explore:

Tendon load in rehabilitation
Differential diagnosis in tendinopathy
Differences in treatment for peritendon vs tendon issues
Key tips and tricks during rehabilitation of tendons
Recent evidence based changes in clinical practice

This episode is closely tied to Ebonie’s Practical she did with us.

Inside Practicals, you get to see exactly how top experts assess and treat specific conditions - helping you become a better clinician, faster.
👉🏻 Watch Ebonie’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/practicals-rioe

Dr Ebonie Rio is a world-leading expert in tendinopathies. Ebonie completed her PhD in tendon pain and continues to research this topic at La Trobe University, Melbourne. She also holds a Masters of Sports Physiotherapy degree. Her clinical career has included appointments with the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Ballet Company, Olympic and Paralympic teams as well as travelling with Disney’s The Lion King stage show. Ebonie is interested in how understanding pain and neuroscience can improve our management of musculoskeletal conditions.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is Michael Rizk from Physio Network and iMoveU

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Physio Discussed] Should spinal manipulation be used in paediatrics? With Anita Gross, Nikki Milne and Jenifer Dice Dec 17, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss Physiotherapy within the Paediatric population. We explore:

Cervical manual therapy in infants, children and adolescents: yes or no?
Evidence based treatment for paediatric conditions e.g. colic, torticollis
Appropriate manual therapy technique selection for paediatrics
Shared decision making within the paediatric realm
The collaboration of the Paediatric Spinal Task Force

👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Masterclasses here - https://physio.network/discussed-nm-ag-jd

Anita Gross is a Clinical Professor at McMaster University, where she has directed their advanced orthopedic musculoskeletal program, and is also a respected educator with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. With a sustained research trajectory, she has made substantial contributions to clinical research in neck and back pain, leading the Cervical Overview Group, a global research collaboration responsible for producing and maintaining Cochrane and other high-quality systematic reviews related to neck pain.

Jenifer Dice brings over 25 years of clinical experience delivering pediatric physical therapy across a range of settings, serving patients from birth through adolescence. Currently based near Houston, Texas, Jen balances a full-time Assistant Professor role in the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program at Texas Woman’s University with continued outpatient pediatric practice. Her academic and clinical interests focus on integrating manual therapy approaches into pediatric physical therapy, and her research reflects a commitment to connecting hands-on care with evidence-based inquiry.

Associate Professor Nikki Milne is an experienced paediatric physiotherapist, researcher, and educator with over two decades of expertise in child health, fitness, and health professional education. She is the Paediatric Lead for research and coursework in the Physiotherapy Department at Bond University (Gold Coast, Australia) and is also the Assistant Dean of Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at Medicine at Bond University. Her research focuses on paediatric motor development, safe and effective paediatric physiotherapy, physiotherapy education, injury prevention in sport, and student-led school health programs.

You can find further information on the policies discussed in this podcast here:
Position Statement - Open Access Article; Gross, A. R., Olson, K. A., Pool, J., Basson, A., Clewley, D., Dice, J. L., & Milne, N. (2024). Spinal manipulation and mobilisation in paediatrics – an international evidence-based position statement for physiotherapists. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 32(3), 211–233.

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Our host is @sarah.yule from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Physio Explained] Managing multimorbidity: evidence-based physiotherapy with Professor Soren Skou Dec 10, 2025

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In this episode with Soren Skou, we discuss multimorbidity and the impact this can have on us as Physiotherapists. We discuss:

The implications of multimorbidity on Physiotherapy treatments
Evidence for different exercise therapy interventions in this population
Quality of life in this population and how Physiotherapists can impact this
Strategies to encourage behaviour change in this population

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

Søren T. Skou is professor of exercise and human health at the University of Southern Denmark and head of the multiprofessional research and implementation unit PROgrez in Region Zealand Denmark. He has vast research experience within the field of exercise as treatment of chronic conditions and multimorbidity. His main interest is to advance clinical care of people with chronic conditions through evidence-based treatments developed, evaluated and implemented in a close, interprofessional collaboration between patients, clinicians and other stakeholders.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Case Studies] Using foot orthoses in real-world lower limb cases with Blake Withers Dec 03, 2025

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In this episode with Blake, we explore how we can use foot orthoses in various different case presentations in the lower limb. We discuss:

Misconceptions about foot orthoses
How and when to use foot orthoses
What conditions can respond well to foot orthoses
Differences between customised foot orthoses and off the shelf orthoses

This episode is closely tied to Blake’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 Blake’s case study here with our 7-day free trial:
https://physio.network/casestudy-withers

Blake Withers is a musculoskeletal podiatrist working in a multidisciplinary sports medicine clinic and a PhD candidate researching running injuries. He lectures in biomechanics and teaches in the Sports Podiatry program at Newcastle University, is a published author, and sits on the Musculoskeletal Special Interest Group board. Blake co-hosts the top-5% global podcast The Sports Medicine Project, delivers national and international education on running and lower-limb injuries, provides global telehealth, and is a regular presenter featured across multiple leading industry platforms.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @Sarah_Yule from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

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[Physio Explained] Optimising nutrition after injury and surgery with Ben Steele-Turner Nov 26, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss nutrition post injury and post surgery. We explore:

The stress response and the impact of this on recovery from injury
Can macronutrient intake enhance recovery post surgery
Awareness and extent of caloric intake post surgery

Want to learn more about nutrition? Ben Steele-Turner has recently done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Nutrition for Physiotherapists: Surgery, Rehab & Performance” 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-turner

Ben is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist based in the U.K. After completing a Physiotherapy BSc (Hons), Ben completed his MSc in Human Nutrition in 2018. Alongside clinical work, Ben is currently completing a PhD investigating physiotherapist-led weight management for people with knee osteoarthritis, is physiotherapist for Horsham Rugby Club and England Athletics.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Physio Discussed] Patellofemoral pain explained with Claire Robertson and Dr Lisa Hoglund Nov 19, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss patellofemoral pain (PFP). We explore:

What is happening structurally in PFP?
Differential diagnosis around the knee
Role of effusion and crepitus in PFP
Assessment of patients with suspected PFP
Role of squatting in objective assessments and treatment
What factors may lead to chronicity
Evidence based management of PFP
Role of blood flow restriction within PFP

Want to learn more about patellofemoral pain? Claire Robertson has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Patellofemoral Pain” where she goes into further depth on this topic.

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

Claire Robertson qualified in 1994 with a BSc(hons) Physiotherapy. She has since obtained her MSc Physiotherapy, in 2003, and PGCE in 2006. Claire has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice, and currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Fortius, London spending an hour per patient and liaising closely with their treating clinician. Claire has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.

Dr Lisa Hoglund, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT is a professor, board-certified orthopedic specialty physiotherapist, and researcher. She has more than 30 years’ experience as a clinician helping people with musculoskeletal conditions of all ages achieve their goals of returning to work, sport, or increased activity. Dr. Hoglund teaches courses in musculoskeletal physical therapy and differential diagnosis at Thomas Jefferson University.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

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[Physio Explained] The essentials of ACL return to play testing with Dr Tim Mcgrath Nov 12, 2025

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In this episode with Dr Tim Mcgrath we explore return to play assessment of athletes post ACL reconstruction. We discuss:

The importance of making the rehab specific to the patient’s end goal
High risk manoeuvres in rehab/return to play (RTP)
How important is RTP testing?
RTP testing essentials

This episode is closely tied to Tim’s Practical he 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 Tim’s Practical here with our 7-day free trial:
https://physio.network/practicals-mcgrath

Tim is a Sports Physiotherapist with over 20 years professional practice & professional sport experience. He is currently working as Senior Director of Player Health & Performance for the Washington Commanders NFL team in the USA. Tim completed his PhD from the Research Institute of Sports & Exercise (UCRISE) at the University of Canberra on the topic of ACL rehabilitation and return to sport following knee injury in 2016.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!
Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

[Case Studies] Managing ulnar collateral ligament injuries in baseball: a case study with Mike Reinold Nov 05, 2025

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In this episode with Mike Reinold, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a baseball player with a medial ulnar collateral ligament injury - also known as a “Tommy Johns injury”. We cover:

Initial presentation of the patient
Important subjective questioning in this population
Differential diagnosis around the medial elbow region
Importance of load management in baseball
Management of ulnar collateral ligament injury

This episode is closely tied to Mike’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 Mike’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-reinold

Mike Reinold, PT, DPT, ATC, CSCS, C-PS is considered a world-renowned leader in the field of physical therapy, sports medicine, fitness, and sports performance. He is a noted author, lecturer, consultant, researcher, and clinician. As a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Reinold has used his expertise in a variety of settings to help people restore, optimise, and enhance their performance. He has most notably worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes from every major sport, with emphasis on the care of throwing injuries in baseball players.

If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!

Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:

https://www.physio-network.com/

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