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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 Discussed] Tackling large rotator cuff tears with Dr Jared Powell and Dr Kathryn Fahey Aug 27, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss large rotator cuff tears. We explore:

Traditional tests that are used within shoulder assessment
Is Rotator cuff related shoulder pain a diagnosis?
Physiotherapy's role in conservative management of rotator cuff tears
Surgical vs non-surgical pathway
Load management for patient care
Rotator cuff tear progression

Want to learn more about the rotator cuff tears in the shoulder? Jared Powell has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Evaluation and Treatment of Shoulder Pain” 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-powell

Dr Jared Powell is a Queensland-based physiotherapist, educator, and researcher with a PhD in shoulder pain. He runs The Complete Shoulder course and hosts the Shoulder Physio Podcast. Jared combines over 15 years of clinical experience with evidence-based education, reaching clinicians in 40+ countries. He is a visiting lecturer at Bond University and focuses on practical, patient-centred care informed by research and critical thinking. More at shoulderphysio.com.

Kathryn Fahy, PhD MSc, is a Chartered Physiotherapist, Researcher, and Educator from Ireland, currently based at Aspetar’s Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Department in Doha. She holds a PhD in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy focused on rotator cuff pathology and led the development of the CALMeR Cuff Pathway - an evidence-based approach to managing large to massive rotator cuff tears. At Aspetar, she contributes to advancing shoulder rehabilitation through innovative, patient-centred strategies and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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 Explained] Assessment and treatment of the Temporomandibular joint with Lucy Butler Aug 20, 2025

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In this episode with Lucy Butler, we discuss the temporomandibular joint and temporomandibular dysfunction. We explore:

Assessment of TMJ Dysfunction
Intra-articular dysfunction vs muscular based dysfunction
Which subgroups may respond best to manual therapy
The key elements of an effective rehab plan
Botox and it’s role in treatment within TMD

Want to learn more about temporomandibular dysfunction? Lucy Butler recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Mastering the TMJ: Assessment and Management of Orofacial Pain” where they go into further depth on this topic.

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

Lucy Butler is an experienced physiotherapist with a Masters in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, Melbourne. With over 10 years of expertise in Melbourne's public hospitals, she has worked as an Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in the Emergency Department and neurosurgical clinics. Lucy has a special interest in managing Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) and presents nationally for the Australian Physiotherapy Association on TMD- A Physiotherapists Perspective.

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/

[Physio Explained] Behaviour change secrets every Physio should know with Serena Simmons Aug 13, 2025

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In this episode with Serena Simmons, we discuss behaviour change, and in particular why Physios can have trouble with patient compliance. We discuss:

Why doesn’t everybody change?
Exploring the WHY in why patients don’t do their exercises
Why is psychology missing from physiotherapy education?
Why understanding our own psychology is as important as understanding our patients

👉🏻 Learn more about Physio Network’s Practicals here - https://physio.network/podcast-simmons

Serena has over 30 years of experience working in the field of psychology. She has also been a Senior Psychology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University (UK), for the last 19 years and has engaged in private practice in psychological consultancy and private teaching for over 13 years. She now runs her own successful Positive Psychology Consultancy, The Psychology School (www.thepsychologyschool.co), which specialises in Behaviour Change & Peak Performance which she teaches predominantly in Healthcare settings all over the world.

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] Neck pain and dizziness: unpacking a real patient case with Dr Julia Treleaven Aug 06, 2025

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In this episode with Dr Julia Treleaven, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers who presented with neck pain and dizziness. We discuss:

Patient’s subjective history
Differential diagnosis in the neck/head region
Objective examination including brief overview of tests used and prioritisation of testing
The patient response to treatment of the neck
Choice of treatment for this case study

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

Julia is a Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Queensland. She has been researching neck pain since 2000 and in 2004 completed her PhD focusing on the necks influence on sensorimotor control. She has continued her research in this area in idiopathic neck pain, headache, and post-concussion. Julia works part-time as a physiotherapist in a private practice managing patients such as those with, whiplash, cervicogenic dizziness and post-concussion syndrome.

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 Podcast 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] All things ankle: assessment, imaging & evidence-based rehab with Dr Chris Bleakley and Andrew Wynd Jul 30, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss assessment and treatment of common conditions that we may see within the ankle/foot region. We explore:

Lateral ankle/foot pain
Cuboid Syndrome
Chronic ankle instability
Imaging to assess subtalar joint dysfunction
Lateral ankle sprain assessment and management
High ankle sprain assessment
Management of full thickness ATFL tears

Want to learn more about the ankle? Dr Chris Bleakley has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Ankle Sprain: Etiology, Diagnosis and Rehabilitation” where they go into further depth on this topic.

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

Dr Chris Bleakley is a physiotherapist and academic who earned his PhD in acute soft tissue injury management and now works full-time as a researcher and lecturer at Ulster University. He has authored over 100 scholarly works and plays key roles in postgraduate education, including directing the MSc in Sport and Exercise Medicine. His research focuses on soft tissue injury and ankle rehabilitation, and he has contributed to major clinical guidelines and international advisory boards in sports physiotherapy.

Andrew Wynd is an APA-Titled Sports Physiotherapist and is the founder and director of Balwyn Sports & Physiotherapy Centre in Melbourne. He also is the CEO of Freestyle Feet, an innovative company that aims to solve foot/ankle issues through education and products. Andrew is globally recognised for his foot and ankle clinical work and has been a casual academic teacher at La Trobe 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 @sarah.yule from Physio Network

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

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

[Case Studies] A real case of shoulder instability: lessons from the clinic with Ellie Richardson Jul 23, 2025

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In this episode with Ellie Richardson, we explore a case study on a real patient of hers who presented to the clinic with shoulder instability. We discuss:

The importance of the patient’s subjective history
Evidence-based outcome measures used in shoulder instability
Gaps in current practice in treatment of shoulder instability
Strength and conditioning terminology and it’s use in shoulder instability

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

Ellie is a Clinical Shoulder Specialist with extensive experience across MSK, orthopaedics, and sport, including work in the NHS, private practice, TASS networks, and with national sports bodies. She holds a first-class BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy, a postgraduate diploma in orthopaedic medicine, and an MSc (Distinction) in Advanced Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. Ellie is also an active member in the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS). Ellie has published in BMJ Sports and Exercise Medicine and contributed to The Shoulder: Theory and Practice. She is a former elite-level track cyclist who represented Scotland and Great Britain.

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 Explained] Understanding concussion: symptoms, assessment, and recovery with Laura Fazzari Jul 16, 2025

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In this episode with Laura Fazzari, we explore the topic of concussion. We discuss:

The broad scope of symptoms within concussion
Full VOMS assessment (both with and without equipment)
Evidence based treatment and preventative measures for concussion
Return to play from concussion

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

Laura Fazzari is an APA Titled Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist with more than 15 years of experience in private practice, hospital settings, and elite sport. She has extensive expertise in managing a broad spectrum of injuries and rehabilitation needs, with particular interests in sports injury management, concussion care, and post-operative rehabilitation. Over the past decade, Laura has worked closely with elite athletes, including positions with AFL teams like the St Kilda Football Club and high-level cricket programs.

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 Explained] Clinical pearls in groin pain assessment with Dr Andrea Mosler Jul 09, 2025

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In this episode with Dr Andrea Mosler, we discuss some great clinical pearls when assessing and treating groin pain. We explore:

Assessment tools to explore impairments
Categorisation of groin related groin pain
Battery of tests for differential diagnosis
Top tips for the objective examination

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

Dr. Andrea Mosler is a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and a Senior Research Fellow (Athlete Health) at the La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre. Her current research focuses on hip and groin pain, injury prevention, and women's participation in sport. She completed her PhD on risk factors for hip and groin pain in professional male footballers while working at Aspetar in Qatar, where she held roles as Senior Physiotherapist and Head of Continuing Medical Education/Professional Development.

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] Understanding pelvic pain: drivers, treatment & research with Dr Sandy Hilton and Bill Taylor Jul 02, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss some of the clinical challenges of pelvic pain. We explore:

What is the driver to pelvic pain
How do we connect pelvic health with whole body function?
Landscape of pelvic pain research
Can pelvic pain be resolved?
What strategies can be most effective in treating pelvic pain?

Want to learn more about pelvic pain? Dr Sandy Hilton has done a brilliant Masterclass with us called “Pelvic Pain: A Clinical Course from Pain to Pleasure” where she goes into further depth on this topic.

👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial -https://physio.network/podcast-hiltontaylor
Dr. Sandy Hilton is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and co-founder of Entropy Physiotherapy in Chicago, where she specializes in treating complex pelvic pain and provides education and mentorship to healthcare professionals. With a strong focus on chronic pain and pain science, she teaches internationally and has co-authored the book Why Pelvic Pain Hurts. Sandy has held leadership roles within the American Physical Therapy Association and currently serves on the Abdominal and Pelvic Pain SIG of the International Association for the Study of Pain. She also co-hosts the podcast Pain Science and Sensibility, translating research into clinical practice.
Bill Taylor is a highly experienced Physiotherapist with nearly 40 years in the field and over 25 years specializing in pelvic dysfunction, particularly male pelvic floor issues. He is internationally recognized for his expertise and has contributed to leading textbooks on chronic pelvic pain and pelvic girdle assessment. Bill has a strong background in manual and exercise therapy, teaches extensively across Europe, and mentors students while lecturing at several UK universities. He also serves as a Clinical Director in Edinburgh, continues to work with dancers, and holds leadership roles on professional and charitable boards related to pelvic health.

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] Achilles repair recovery: the rehab roadmap with Scott Greenberg Jun 25, 2025

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In this episode with Scott Greenberg, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a gymnast who had an Achilles rupture and went down the surgical path. We discuss:

How to determine surgical vs conservative management
The key indicators of success for surgical management
Return to sport after surgical management

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

Scott Greenberg is a physical therapist at UF Health with a doctorate in physical therapy, an MBA, and certifications in strength and conditioning. He is also the co founder of The Gait Geeks educational resource and a Certified Performance & Sports Scientist. He works with Division 1, professional, and Olympic athletes, focusing on injury prevention, rehabilitation, and performance, while also serving as director of UF Health’s physical therapy residency programs and emphasising strong personal connections with his patients.

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 @Noah_Mandel from Physio Network

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

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

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