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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:

[Physio Explained] Non-traumatic shoulder instability: what physios need to know with Anju Jaggi Oct 29, 2025

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In this episode with Anju Jaggi, we discuss non-traumatic shoulder instability. We cover:

What predicts which patients will respond well to physiotherapy?
Mental health and self efficacy in this population
Goals of physiotherapy in individuals with this condition
Exercise prescription in this population
Realistic expectations for recovery

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

Anju has over 25 years of experience at the RNOHT, specialising in managing complex shoulder dysfunction. She is an active researcher and educator, having led clinical trials, published extensively, and lectured internationally. A former EUSSER President and BESS Council member, she is passionate about advancing shoulder rehabilitation and promoting physiotherapy worldwide.

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] Strength & conditioning in rehabilitation: key tips for clinicians with Dr Claire Minshull and Lachlan Wilmot Oct 22, 2025

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In this episode, we dive into the topic of strength and conditioning in rehabilitation. We discuss:

Ways to monitor athletes/patients during their rehab
Best pieces of S&C equipment for physios to have in the clinic
How physios can improve their S&C prescription
Challenges with loading in rehab
The role of rate of force development in rehab

Want to learn more about strength and conditioning? Dr Claire Minshull recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Practice-Changing Principles of Strength & Conditioning for Physios” 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-minshull

Dr Claire Minshull is an internationally respected tutor, researcher, and consultant specialising in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and neuromuscular training. She has a PhD in neuromuscular physiology and has worked extensively in academia, clinical practice, and elite sports. She is currently Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University and Claire’s expertise lies in bridging the gap between rehabilitation and performance, particularly in optimising muscle function.

Lachlan Wilmot is a leading strength and conditioning coach with over 20 years’ experience working across elite sport and athlete development. He spent 8 years as the Senior Athletic Performance Coach specialising in strength and power at the GWS Giants AFL Club based in Sydney, after previous involvement with the AIS-AFL Academy and NSW/ACT AFL Academy. He is now the Director of Coaching and Performance at Athletes Authority, co-leads performance for the NSW Swifts, and sits on the board of the Australian Strength and Conditioning Association.

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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] ACL rehab in a professional basketballer with Laura Opstedal Oct 15, 2025

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In this episode with Laura Opstedal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers - the rehabilitation of a basketball player who sustained an ACL injury and underwent ACL reconstruction using patella tendon graft. We cover:

How the injury occurred & this player's previous ACL injury history
The rehabilitation process - including use of KPI’s and force capacity testing
Working through “mishaps” in rehabilitation
Deceleration vs acceleration exposure in ACL rehabilitation

This episode is closely tied to Laura’s case study she 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 Laura’s case study here with our 7-day free trial:
https://physio.network/casestudies-opstedal

Laura Opstedal, PT, DPT, began her physical therapy career in 2001 after graduating from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. She is dual board certified in Orthopaedics and Sports, a USA Weightlifting Level 2 coach, and founded Build Physio & Performance in 2019 and Build Gym in 2024 in Bozeman, Montana. Her expertise spans ACL rehabilitation, bone stress injuries, complex knee issues, injury management in high-performance athletes, and the use of advanced testing technologies.

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 @NoahMandelPhysio from Physio Network

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

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

[Physio Explained] Do low back pain treatments beat placebo? What the evidence says with Dr Steven Kamper Oct 08, 2025

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In this episode with Dr Steven Kamper we discuss an interesting new paper on the effects of various treatments for low back pain vs placebo. We explore:

Limitations and strengths of the paper
The key findings of this research
Clinical takeaways to use in your practice
And more!

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

Dr Steven Kamper is Professor of Allied Health at the School of Health Sciences and Nepean Blue Mountains Local health District. He has over 190 publications in peer-reviewed journals, has presented his work in >10 countries, and received >$5 million in competitive research funding from Australia, Ireland, Canada, and Norway. Steve is senior editor of the Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy, associate editor in the Cochrane Back and Neck Group, Vice-chair of the Executive Organising Committee of the International Back and Neck Pain Forum.

Reference to article - Cashin AG, Furlong BM, Kamper SJ, et al (2025)Analgesic effects of non-surgical and non-interventional treatments for low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis of placebo-controlled randomised trials. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, 30, 222-232.

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:

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

[Bonus] Treating plantar fasciitis smarter, not harder with Luke Murray Oct 07, 2025

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In this episode with Luke Murray we discuss Paul Ingraham’s e-book on plantar fasciitis. We cover:

Common causes of plantar fasciitis
Is stretching effective for plantar fasciitis?
Strengthening for the treatment of plantar fasciitis
And more!

🎁 For a limited time, you can get Paul Ingraham’s 65 chapter e-book on plantar fasciitis for FREE when you join Practicals.

👉 Claim this offer here: https://physio.network/practicals-murray1

⏳ Don’t miss out - offer ends soon!

Luke is a Specialist Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapist who has previously worked for Arsenal Football Club, London Irish Rugby Club & the National Health Service. Luke was a Strength & Conditioning intern at Chiefs Super Rugby & Rowing New Zealand throughout the 2014 season. He has a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from University of Limerick in Ireland and MSc in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton in England.

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 Explained] Making waves: aquatic physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions with Dr Sophie Heywood Oct 01, 2025

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In this episode with Dr Sophie Heywood, we discuss the role of aquatic physiotherapy for musculoskeletal conditions. We explore:

What does the evidence say about aquatic based physiotherapy?
What does aquatic physiotherapy involve?
Populations which do well in the pool compared to on land
Role of aquatic physiotherapy in chronic pain
Importance of progressive overload
Role of “drag” in the pool

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

Dr Sophie Heywood is a Titled sports and exercise physiotherapist who has completed a PhD in clinical reasoning, biomechanics and functional aquatic exercise for people with knee osteoarthritis. She currently works at St Vincent’s Hospital, the Melbourne Sports Medicine Centre and Hydro Functional Fitness, and oversees the foundational and advanced training in aquatic physiotherapy at the Australian Physiotherapy Association.

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:

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

[Physio Discussed] Hands-on or hands-off? Rethinking manual therapy with Johnny Smith and Darren Collin Sep 24, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss manual therapy. We explore:

Patient expectations of manual therapy
How does manual therapy work?
Current evidence for manual therapy
Is manual therapy an important part of our Physiotherapy toolkit?
How is the current teaching of manual therapy?
What is the future of manual therapy in Physiotherapy?
How manual therapy differs between the public and private settings

👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Masterclasses here - https://physio.network/collin

Johnny Smith is the Director of Thorpes Physiotherapy and has worked in private practice for the last 11 years. Prior to that, he was an Extended Scope Physiotherapist in the NHS. He qualified in 2003 and completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine in 2008. He have been teaching with SOMM since 2008 and is currently the Chair of Education for the Society and Module Coordinator for the Foundation courses. He is also an injection therapist.

Darren currently works as an Advanced Clinical Physiotherapist in Cumbria. He qualified from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009 and has worked in a variety of settings in the NHS over the past 16 years. He completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal medicine in 2017 and following this completed my Teaching Fellowship with SOMM and have been lecturing on SOMM courses since then. He is now a module co-ordinator on the foundation diploma. He is an injection therapist and a non-medical prescriber.

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 Explained] Hip dysplasia uncovered: from misdiagnosis to management with Alesha Coonan Sep 17, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss everything about hip dysplasia. We explore:

How hip dysplasia presents and common misdiagnosis
Key subjective questioning
Milestones in childhood and the relevance for hip dysplasia
Importance of education around the pathology

Want to learn more about Hip dysplasia? Alesha Coonan and Dr Michael O’Brien recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Clinician’s Guide to Hip Dysplasia: Assess, Treat, Manage” where they go into further depth on this topic.

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

Alesha is a titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist who works at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) Sports Medicine in Melbourne, Australia, treating a wide variety of hip and groin conditions. In addition, she is a tutor with the Hip & Groin Clinic, who provide courses to experienced physiotherapists in the management of hip and groin pathologies. She is involved in clinical research looking into the management of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia and has recently completed a trial looking into the treatment of circus performers with hip pain.

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 @Sarahyule from Physio Network

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

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

[Case Studies] 7 months to marathon: Achilles rehab case study with Jason Tuori Sep 10, 2025

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In this episode with Jason Tuori, we explore an interesting case study on an elite endurance athlete who presents with Achilles tendinopathy seven months prior to competing in a marathon. We cover:

Key signs of Achilles tendinopathy in the subjective and objective exam
Calf strengthening in Achilles tendinopathy
Plantar flexion force production and it’s role in rehabilitation
Return to run algorithm
Role of mental health in running and individualised rehabilitation programs

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

Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapist and performance coach in Atlanta, GA, currently serving as the head physical therapist for Overtime Elite. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with residency training from the University of Rochester and co-instructor of the continuing education course Dungeons & Dynamometers. His clinical interests include hip, ankle, and overuse injuries, and he has presented nationally on athletic injuries, strength training, footwear, and return-to-sport testing while also serving leadership roles within the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

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 @NoahMandelPhysio from Physio Network

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

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

[Physio Explained] Preventing ACL injuries: evidence-based strategies with Dr Brooke Patterson Sep 03, 2025

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In this episode with Brooke Patterson we explore the prevention of ACL injuries. We explore:

What is involved within ACL injury prevention programs
The role of Nordic Hamstring Curls within ACL prevention
Importance of sports specific PREhabilitation and rehabilitation
Top recommendations for risk reduction of ACL injuries

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

Brooke is physiotherapist and Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Fellow at the La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. She completed her PhD in 2020 at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre under the supervision of Professor Kay Crossley, investigating the impact of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) on the lives of young adults (early osteoarthritis, symptoms and quality of life), and how potentially modifiable factors are associated with knee joint health changes over time. Her research program aims to prevent sports-related knee and head injuries, and reduce their burden, with a focus on women’s/girl’s Australian Football.

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:

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

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