The NAF Physio Podcast

075 Talking About Older Females Lifting Heavy Sh*t with Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf Aug 11, 2024

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with two of his favorite people from across the pond in the USA and the hosts of his new favorite podcast Movement Logic and thats Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf

They discuss their work on promoting heavy lifting in the older female population and their recent excellent breakdown of Stu McGills recent podcasts

To find out more about their online program here

Listen to their podcast here

Check them out on Instagram here

074 Talking About Strength and Conditioning with Claire Minshull Jul 16, 2024

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with Claire about what Strength and Conditioning means, some of its benefits and limitations in MSK rehab, and some thoughts on the recent kickback by some therapists against it.

We also find out what Octo-push is and if you can be a basketball player at 5 foot 7

Claire can be found on Twitter/X here and on Instagram here

Her website can be found here

073 Talking About Performing and Dance with Liz Bayley Jun 19, 2024

After an extended podcast break Adam talks with Liz Bayley about pain, injury, and rehab in performers and dancers. Liz has years of experience as a professional dancer and with working as a physio with performers and dancers.

In this episode we discuss the joys and difficulties of working with dancers, the most common myths and misconceptions about injury and dancers, and finally if Adam could do a Can-Can.

Liz can be found on Twitter/X here

And her website can be found here

UPDATE: Its been a while! May 29, 2024

In this short update, Adam explains why the NAF hasn't been around for 18 months... and whats going to happen with it in the future... that's if you're still interested?

072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay Feb 12, 2023

In this episode, Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Steph Filbay to discuss her research on non-surgical healing of fully ruptured ACLs

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Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it? Jan 02, 2023

In this extrasode Adam takes a look at why so many of us fail with our New Years resolutions and what we can try and do to succeed.

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071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023 Dec 14, 2022

In this last episode of the year, Greg and Adam review some recent literature on spontaneous ACL healing, the cult that is NKT and some promising signs for 2023.

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Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks Nov 03, 2022

In this episode, Adam takes a look at some of the claims and issues around symptom modification tests, as well as a rant about academic arrogance

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070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff Oct 27, 2022

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Michael Rathleff to discuss his work and thoughts on exercise for pain.

To find out more about Michaels work click here

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Extrasode 22: Steps to Success Oct 09, 2022

In this months extrasode Adam talks about his experiences with trying to walk a bit more.

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069 Talking About Movement Screening Sep 24, 2022

In this month's show, Adam and Greg discuss the role of screening how people move without pain or injury to reduce or prevent the risk of pain and injury in the future.

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Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio? Sep 06, 2022

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the more realistic and honest traits that make a good physio.

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068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting Aug 25, 2022

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss some recent debates that have re-emerged around the risk of lifting or squatting with heavy loads.

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Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain Aug 07, 2022

In this month's extrasode Adam discusses the divisive topic of lifting with a straight or bent spine and the risk and rewards of doing that.

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067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia Jul 23, 2022

In this month's episode, Adam talks with Dr Daniel Fascia about the role, benefits, risks, and potential harms of diagnostic imaging within musculoskeletal therapy.

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Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words Jul 06, 2022

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the benefits and risks of medical imaging in MSK issues.

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066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack Jun 25, 2022

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Ben Cormack who is well known for his views and knowledge on pain and exercise to discuss what the evidence says is the best type and amount for helping painful problems

To read Bens recent paper click here

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Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy Jun 05, 2022

WARNING: This months extrasode comes with an extra adult language warning as Adam takes a look at the role of cursing and swearing in physiotherapy and life in general.

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065 Talking About Student Experiences May 23, 2022

In this months episode Adam and Greg talk with Daniel Lowe who has just finished his physio training to get his experiences of what its like being a physio student these days

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Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck May 07, 2022

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a quick look at the day to day issues and frustrations he has with many outcome measures.

To read the blog in full go here

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064 Talking About Running Injuries Apr 22, 2022

In this month's episode Greg and Adam look at some claims made by the American College of Sports Medicine about how to run to reduce injury and increase performance.

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Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies Apr 03, 2022

In this months extrasode Adam takes a quick look at obesity and weight management

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063 Talking About Ban The Clam Mar 21, 2022

In this month's episode, Adam and Greg discuss some recent calls to 'ban the clam' shell exercise for those with lateral hip pain.

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Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity Mar 03, 2022

In this months extrasode Adam discusses our biases towards complexity and the issues and problems this can create.

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062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee Feb 20, 2022

This months show is a little different than usual in that this is a recording of a live debate Adam had with Dianne Lee around the SIJ. This came about due to many previous disagreements between Adam and Dianne and so it was time for both to explain and expand their views further.

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Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew Feb 03, 2022

In this months extrasode, Adam talks with Jack Chew from Physio Matters about the pro's and con's of online education.

So to find out about Adams Package and Jacks Bundle listen on as two of the loudest voices in physio who dont know when to shut up get onto one podcast... what could possibly go wrong!

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061 Talking About Thoracic Spines Jan 19, 2022

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss the role of much debated thoracic spine in performance, pain, and pathology. Does it lack mobility in most? Does its posture predict problems? And can we change it significantly?

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Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions Jan 05, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳

In this months extrasode Adam shares his views and opinions on New Year's resolutions as well as makes a few of his own.

The original blog with links to the research mentioned can be found here

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2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW Dec 19, 2021

In this special seasonal episode, all 3 of the PT Podcast Network shows come together to share some festive spirit for a final time.

Join Adam & Greg from the NAF Podcast, Sandy and Cory from the Pain Science and Sensibility Podcast and JW and Erik from PT Inquest as they get together one final time before they go their separate ways.

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Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong Dec 07, 2021

In this months extrasode Adam shares some of his tips and tactics for keeping your exercise mojo going through the holiday season and beyond.

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060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri Nov 27, 2021

In this months show Adam and Greg are joined by PhD candidate Scott Tagliaferri about his most recent publication looking at the effects of classification systems like Mckenzie on low back pain outcomes. WARNING: this show will either confirm or shake your biases!

Scotts publication can be found here

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Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement Nov 05, 2021

This months extrasode is a change from the one planned due to some recent events on social media.

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059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden Oct 20, 2021

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Jill Hayden about her recent publications on the effects of exercise for chronic low back pain in which Pilates, McKenzie and Functional Restoration Exercises (whatever the hell they are) were shown to have better effects. But is this true? Well, come join us and find out.

To read Jills Cochrane Review click here

To read Jills Network Meta Analysis click here

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Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps Oct 03, 2021

In this months extrasode Adam reads a very old blog of his from 8 years ago about the blaming and demonising of the Upper Trapezius muscle for pain and issues felt in it.

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058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier Sep 23, 2021

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Dr JF Esculier about his latest systematic review just published that shows many common claims about how to reduce your risk of injury when running are just not well supported.

Warning this will definitely ruffle a few lycra shorts and running singlets

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Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks Sep 05, 2021

In this extrasode Adam talks about his recent experiences of back pain and radiculopathy and documenting it on social media.

WARNING: Strong views, language and trigger likely

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To join my webinar on back pain on 28th Sept 7pm click here

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057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett Aug 22, 2021

In this month's show, Adam and Greg are joined by Kara Gillett a pilates instructor living with EDS Hypermobility all her life. In this episode, she shares her experiences and top tips for living and thriving with this condition.

To find out more about Kara's story and her work check out her website here

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Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen Aug 05, 2021

In this extrasode Adam responds to a couple of editorials recently published in which his past blogs and opinions have been accused of demonising manual therapy. Strap in... this could get bumpy.

To read the Demonsiation editorial click here

To watch the debate with Adam & Chad Cook click here

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056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen Jul 17, 2021

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Mikkel Clausen from University College Copenhagen in Denmark about his recent study looking at the addition of shoulder strengthening exercises for patients with persistent shoulder pain

The SExSi trial can be found here

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Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy Jul 05, 2021

In this extrasode Adam talks about the common term ‘failed physiotherapy’, and what, who, and why does physiotherapy fail.

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To find out more or sign up to Adam’s LIVE+ONLINE shoulder course on 10-11th July click here

055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton Jun 23, 2021

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Chris Barton from La Trobe University in Melbourne about a recent study looking at the effectiveness and feedback from patients and physios of the GLA:D exercise programme in Australia.

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Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength Jun 04, 2021

In this extrasode Adam talks about a recent study looking at strengthening exercise and shoulder pain and some of the strange and frustrating comments made about it on social media

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054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley May 26, 2021

In this months show, Greg and Adam talk with Dr Rod Whiteley about some recent debates about research publishing and the peer-review process.

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Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru May 13, 2021

In this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients.

To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast

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053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino Apr 25, 2021

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Bill Vicenzino, once Adam learns how to pronounce it correctly, about the role of exercise has on pain, along with other interventions such as orthotics and manual therapy.

Find out more about Bills work click here

Follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram

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Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio Apr 05, 2021

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long COVID symptoms do in terms of activity and exercise.

To become a show Patreon to get early access to all episodes click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again Mar 25, 2021

In this month’s show Adam and Greg are joined by Prof Tyson Beach from the University of Waterloo in Canada to discuss all things around efficiency and safety of lifting loads with spinal flexion after a recent publication here

To follow Tyson on Twitter click here

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Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook Mar 10, 2021

This month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it’s a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physiotherapy that was hosted by Jared Powell on his YouTube Channel. So grab the popcorn, get comfy and settle in for a long one!

Follow Chad Cook on Twitter here

Follow Jared Powell on Instagram here

Watch the debate on YouTube here

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051 Talking About Women In Science Feb 22, 2021

In keeping with the recent International Day of Women in Science this month Adam and Greg highlight some of their favourite female clinicians and researchers and some of their work.

Those mentioned and all their publications can be found below…

Dr Anne Benjaminse https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Anne_Benjaminse Riika Holopainen https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Riikka_Holopainen3 Dr Rana Hinman https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rana-Hinman Dr Rachel Chester https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Rachel-Chester Dr Charlotte Ganderton https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Charlotte-Ganderton Dr Mary O'Keefe https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mary-Okeeffe-2

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Extrasode 2: Why I Hate Manual Therapy Feb 05, 2021

In this extrasode, Adam talks about a subject he loves to hate… that is massage, manipulations and all things manual therapy. Watch out! This one may offend and upset you...

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050 Talking About Strength and Conditioning Jan 21, 2021

In this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Andrew McCauley a physio and strength and conditioning coach to talk all things S&C, getting swole, and how you can't go wrong getting strong.

Watch out as this show is extra spicy in places and guaranteed to add 40lbs to your deadlift after listening.

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Extrasode 1: Moving Forward Jan 04, 2021

For 2021 I am doing something new with the NAF with some very short extra episodes or 'extrasodes' released each month, where I give some thoughts and opinions on various things. Don't panic Greg and myself will still be doing our usual monthly episodes as normal, these are just a little something extra for you.

To start I take a look at how we can all move forward with social media debates and discussions.

-Adam

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2020 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza Dec 14, 2020

The gang is all here (except Greg) for another festive dump of holiday cheer! Happy Holidays everyone!!!

048 Talking About Knee Biomechanics Nov 18, 2020

In this month’s episode, Adam and Greg are joined by special guest Dr Brad Neal to discuss all things around PFP, anterior knee pain, and the role of biomechanics. Does knee valgus, hip adduction and running style matter in knee pain? Come join us to find out.

To become a show Patreon please click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

To see Adam’s upcoming courses please click here https://www.thesports.physio/courses/

To see Greg’s upcoming courses please click here http://www.greglehman.ca/courses-2021

047 Talking About Natural History Oct 30, 2020

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss all things in and around natural history and regression to the mean in musculoskeletal conditions. What do these terms actually mean? What, who and when do they apply? And how to do we know if it is happening?

Dive on in to find out all the answers as well as hear Greg’s strange Norwegian conference experience.

To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

To check out Greg’s course click here http://www.greglehman.ca/course-schedule-2020

To check out Adams course click here https://www.thesports.physio/courses/

046 Talking About EMGs Sep 25, 2020

In this months episode Greg and Adam discuss all things electromyography within physiotherapy research and clinical practice. What are its pros/cons and its uses and pitfalls.

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To check out Greg’s course click here http://www.greglehman.ca/course-schedule-2020

To check out Adams course click here https://www.thesports.physio/courses/

045 Talking Running Mileage Aug 28, 2020

In this episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Max Paquette from the University of Memphis to discuss his recent paper challenging and questioning the utility and validity of measuring and monitoring weekly running mileage as a way to judge performance or reduce injury. This one is a runners geek fest!

Max’s paper can be found here: https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2020.9533

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044 Talking about sham and placebo exercises in rehab! Jul 17, 2020

So for this month’s episode Adam and Greg discuss sham and placebo exercises in rehab. Now this topic is clearly raising lots of questions and doubts about our specific exercises and how and why those exercises help people with aches and pains.

But does this mean that our specific exercises are useless and not necessary when sham and placebos work just as well, and does this also mean we can do whatever the hell we like with our exercise prescriptions?

Warning: Watch out for a rather strong and long Adam rant at the beginning!

If you would like access to the show reference list and video please go to our Patreon page here:

https://www.patreon.com/join/NAFphysiopodcast

043 Talking About Lying Jun 17, 2020

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss lying, deceit, and dishonesty but not in the way you may first think. They discuss how our body can often lie to us, telling us it's stiff, weak, out of place, or damaged when it's not.

They try to work out why and when it does this and how we can tell when we are being lied to or not by our own body.

If you want any of the references mentioned or access to the video of this episode then become a NAF patron for just $10 a month by clicking here:

https://www.patreon.com/join/NAFphysiopodcast

042 Talking About Stretching…AGAIN May 28, 2020

In this month’s episode Adam and Greg talk about a topic that keeps coming up again and again, and that’s stretching. They discuss what is stretching, is it any good for improving flexibility and mobility, or reducing injury, or improving performance or anything else? Or is it just a waste of time and energy!

Watch out as this one will stretch your views and beliefs and may cause some beliefs and opinions to be released.

Also, if you want to now watch this show as well as get a full reference list of all the studies discussed you can now become a Patreon member here…

https://www.patreon.com/join/NAFphysiopodcast

041 Talking COVID19 for MSK Therapists Apr 11, 2020

In this episode Adam is joined by Dr Andrew ‘Drew’ Ball from the US who is a Specialist Orthopaedic Physical Therapist, a PhD in Healthcare Management, as well as the Vice President of the NxtGen Institute, to discuss what ortho, MSK, sports, and general outpatient therapists need to know about COVID19 and what they should and should not be doing and advising others.

For more on the PACER program mentioned please follow this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7bAfww8lWo&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3cYucZ59Wv5c4x5J0Bav39gREPy94jB-bTN5f-rEWg1FdB0FVtb155oNM

To get a copy of Dr Ball's presentation on what outpatient physios need to know about COVID19 rehab please follow this dropbox link here https://www.dropbox.com/s/gcljto9ft5safxv/For%20NAF.pdf?dl=0

For more on the UK CSP’s MSK COVID advice please follow this link https://www.csp.org.uk/news/coronavirus

To register with the UK’s MSKReform group as an MSK physio who would like to offer your help and skills to the rehab of COVID patients please follow this link https://mskreform.org.uk/RehabRecruits/

Click on the link here to find out more and sign up… https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations Mar 24, 2020

***WARNING: Explicit content***

This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took hold of the world, and so it seems irrelevant now, but Adam and Greg do mention some tips and ideas on how to still work as a therapist at a responsible and ethical clinician using online resources.

However, if you want a few minutes escape from all the virus talk, there is 20 minutes of discussion on the risks and benefits of cervical manipulations.

Stay safe, stay physically distance, and look after each other!

Click on the link here to find out more and sign up… https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

040 Talking Coronavirus, Manipulations, and Online Consultations Mar 24, 2020

***WARNING: Explicit content***

This episode on cervical manipulation was recorded a few weeks before the current coronavirus pandemic really took hold of the world, and so it seems irrelevant now, but Adam and Greg do mention some tips and ideas on how to still work as a therapist at a responsible and ethical clinician using online resources.

However, if you want a few minutes escape from all the virus talk, there is 20 minutes of discussion on the risks and benefits of cervical manipulations.

Stay safe, stay physically distance, and look after each other!

Click on the link here to find out more and sign up… https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

039 Talking About Minimal Effective Dose Jan 14, 2020

***WARNING: Explicit content***

In this episode Adam and Greg talk all things dosage. What is the minimal effective dose to get stronger, more flexible, have less pain, or create a change?

Also, if you now want to become a NAF Patreon member to get a host of extra fancy features such as…

Early access to the video cast of the show one week before the podcast is aired
Full access to all the research papers mentioned in the show
Submit questions to Adam and Greg to be answered on the show

Click on the link here to find out more and sign up… https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

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038 Talking About Spinal Flexion When Lifting Dec 09, 2019

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss an always controversial topic: Bending when lifting. Should we keep our backs straight when picking things up? Is is ok to allow the spine to flex when bending forward? In this episode they discuss a recent systematic review published in JOSPT (https://www.jospt.org/doi/abs/10.2519/jospt.2020.9218) that questions some commonly held, deeply entrenched beliefs about lifting with a bent spine. As usual be prepared for some strong views, opinions and of course some language.

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037 Talking About Unstable Pelvises Oct 25, 2019

In this episode Adam gets stood up by Greg but manages to find a last-minute guest to fill his shoes. In this podcast Adam talks with Amy Eicher who has a long and horrendous story about pain that affected her for just over 20 years. In the podcast Amy talks about her experiences as a patient and what effect these had on her as a person. She now uses her experiences not only in her job as a physio assistant but also as a patient advocate and speaker to all healthcare professionals.

You can find more about Amy and her story on Facebook at Restoring Venus here https://www.facebook.com/RestoringVenus/

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036 Talking About Stretching Sep 23, 2019

In this episode Adam and Greg dive deep into a topic that is surrounded by many myths, misconceptions, and uncertainty; that is the world or stretching. What does it do? What doesn’t it do? Is it good, bad, or is it just a waste of time? Find out in the next 44 minutes.

To read more on the papers and researchers Greg and Adam discuss follow these links here

Blazevich https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30412028

Kubo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30342379

Moltubakk https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29723911

Magnusson https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20075147

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035 Taking About Pain Education Aug 20, 2019

In this episode, Adam interrupts Greg’s holiday to talk about pain education after some recent research has shown it may not be as good at helping reduce pain intensity or disability as some claim or think. Greg and Adam also share some of their thoughts on how pain should and should not be explained.

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034 Talking About Motor Control and Motor Accidents Jul 20, 2019

In this slightly delayed episode due to some unforeseen circumstances Adam and Greg discuss the concept of motor control exercises which are popular in low back pain management and rehab in the belief that they correct faulty issues with specific stabilising muscles.

But do they? Do motor control exercises, control motor function, or are they just a giant over complicated waste of time and no better than general exercise? Come join us as we try to find out.

For access to many of the papers referenced in this episode please go to Greg's Google drive file here https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cx3hPbw8lvU-mCsAwHX-hqQCLCd7Cs6w

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033 Talking About Workload Ratios and Injury Risk Jun 17, 2019

***WARNING: Explicit content***

In this episode Adam and Greg talk about the Acute to Chronic Workload Ratio (ACWR) and its role on injury risk. Does it tell us anything we don’t already know and is it even accurate or reliable? Should you only increase your workload by 10% per week? Should you follow the 80/20 rule? Listen on to find out more…and how Greg almost offended all of Oklahoma.

Link to Tim Gabbett’s ACWR paper here: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/bjsports/50/5/273.full.pdf

And the link to Adam and Erik’s Simple Solutions course in Nottingham on 22/23rd June can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/complex-understanding-for-simple-solutions-nottingham-tickets-53746919483

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032 Talking About GLAD and LSD May 26, 2019

***WARNING: Explicit content***

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss the Good Living with Arthritis Denmark commonly referred to as the GLAD program. They talk about the benefits but also the issues they see with the GLA:D program and why it may have some limitation in trying to achieve what it wants to achieve in the general population. Greg also discusses his own FREE version of GLAD which he calls OA Optimism but may be re-naming it to LSD soon. Listen on to find out why.

More details on GLA:D can be found here https://bmcmusculoskeletdisord.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12891-017-1439-y

And the link to Adam and Erik’s Simple Solutions course in Nottingham on 22/23rd June can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/complex-understanding-for-simple-solutions-nottingham-tickets-53746919483

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031 Talking About Neural Flossing, Gliding, and Sliding Apr 21, 2019

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss the commonly used neural dynamic tests and treatments. They discuss their plausibility and effectiveness. Do they do what they are said to do, and do they actually work? Watch out as some sacred cows maybe sacrificed here!

Links to some of the papers discussed in this episode can be found here:

Schimd et al (2017) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5324720/

Wainner et al (2003) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12544957

Nee et al (2012) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22402638

Coppieters & Butler (2008) https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1356689X07000343

And the link to Adam and Erik’s Simple Solutions course in Nottingham on 22/23rd June can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/complex-understanding-for-simple-solutions-nottingham-tickets-53746919483

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030 Talking About Ethics and Effect Sizes Mar 15, 2019

In this episode Adam and Greg discuss some of the issues and concerns they have in practicing ethically as evidence-based physios and earning an income. Adam also discusses the recent ‘outrage’ that occurred after his idea for a Wiki-Leaks database for those who use unethical practices. And then they get onto talking about a recent systematic review that finds resistance exercise has a LARGE effect on pain in older adults.

You can find this free access paper here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6377696/pdf/hpp-9-1.pdf

And Gregs piece that he mentions here: https://www.physiofirst.org.uk/in-touch/spring-2017-exercise.html

029 Talking About Avoid or Expose Feb 13, 2019

In this episode Greg and Adam discuss the issues around the when and why to push into pain or not. They also discuss the role of exercise to help with pain and is it any better than anything else or even placebo or shams? We also need you to help us with the next episode by sending us your suggestions of when you would ask someone with an Achilles tendinopathy to load it specifically or non-specifically. And finally Greg needs some suggestions for names for his new clinic.

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028 Talking With The NEW Co Host Jan 14, 2019

So Erik’s gone and left the NAF, and Adam has gone and found a new co-host! Find out who this is, and what they have to say about psoas release, pain avoiders, and endurance copers! Come join us for a new year and new sounding NAF Physio Podcast!

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2018 PT Podcast Network Holiday Extravaganza Dec 11, 2018

That's right everyone! It's that time of year again! All the PT Podcast Network voices (except for Adam) have gathered together to bring you some podcast holiday cheer!

This very special episode is brought to you by My PT Insurance. Head on over to their website at myptins.com/ptinquest to be entered into a drawing for a $250 Amazon gift card (contest ends February 28, 2019). While you are there listeners can get a $20 discount off their already low price for a professional liability policy - starting as low as $149! Click the link for more info!

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026 Talking About Big Rs Oct 16, 2018

In this episode Erik and Adam discuss their recent attendance to The Big Rs in Manchester and some of the points raised around exercise as a treatment. They discuss how in the UK physios often have to abandon exercise and rehab to progress their careers into more medical areas such as scanning, injecting to prescribing. Also find out what an Alligator Pear is and how Dihydrogen Monoxide is one of the most dangerous substances known to man!

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025 Talking About Simple Solutions Aug 21, 2018

In this episode Adam and Erik talk about their upcoming course in Washington DC on September 22-23, 2018 and what you can expect. They also discuss why simplicity is often avoided in healthcare and physiotherapy and what are the barriers that need to be overcome.

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/

Make sure you sign up before the 25th of August to save $100 with the early bird rate!!!

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024 Talking Ankle Sprains and Hating Exercise Jul 24, 2018

After Erik stops talking about airline production lines we finally get to talking about some guidelines for ankle sprains just released in the BJSM this month which is fitting as Adam sprained his ankle just this week. After that Adam and Erik discuss their love hate relationship with exercise and the UK physios current ‘love activity, hate exercise?’ campaign.

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/

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023 Talking About Language Jun 27, 2018

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss the use of language and words we often use as physios. Are words harmful to our patients, do we have to avoid them, can we avoid them, and what the hell is unspeak all about? Also do you know what the national sport of Maryland is?

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in Washington, DC: https://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/washington-dc/

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022 Talking Orthopaedic Relations and Communications May 03, 2018

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss some issues that can often occur between orthopaedic surgeons and physios due to lack of communication, trust, or common sense! And who is to blame when a patient suffers post operative complications, is it the surgeon, the physio, or the patient?! Also find out at the end what ‘interesting’ facts Adam has found out this month!

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/

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021 Talking Jet Lag and Symptom Modification Apr 02, 2018

In this episode Adam is trying his hardest to stay awake after some serious jet lag from his trip down under, but eventually he gets around to talking about his own research due out very soon, and Erik gets to talking about the role and the importance or not of reducing pain in our patients within session, and of course he has to bring it back to dynamometry.

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/

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020 Talking Tendons Feb 15, 2018

In this episode Erik and Adam discuss tendons and the issues they have. Is the continuum model any good? Is any tendinopathy model any good? Is loading the answer? How does loading work? What's the best type of loading? Finally Adam asks the most important question... do kangaroos get tendinopathy?

For more info on Adam and Erik's course in London: http://thesciencept.com/courses/shoulder-and-knee/london/

For Peter Malliaras' website: https://www.tendinopathyrehab.com/

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019 Talking About the Art of Science Jan 26, 2018

In the first NAF of 2018 Adam and Erik are joined by special guest Nick Tumminello to discuss the application of science in training and physiotherapy. We discuss if there is an art to science or if this is just an excuse for some people to do whatever they want. We also hear Nick’s views on how to debate and discuss things, and Adam learns what a ‘steel man’ is… and it's not his own reflection or a new Marvel superhero!

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018 Talking Reasoning, Responsibility, and Reform! Dec 05, 2017

In this podcast Adam and Erik discuss what the future may hold for our profession and if physios can be trusted with truly autonomous first contact practice. Could physios really become the gate keepers for all musculoskeletal conditions or will they continue to be distracted by the constant stupid ideas around how we should assess and treat, and be cast aside onto the fringes of healthcare with the other quacks... and is Adam really Batman?

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017_Talking_Placebo_and_Experience Oct 28, 2017

In this episode Erik gets confused but we eventually discuss the placebo effect and how it effects everything we do with patients. But the question is do we need to be focusing on it so much and using our time and resources to investigate it?

We then discuss the contentious issue of experience. Do you as a clinician need to have had personal experience of the things you ask your patients to do to be effective and credible?

As always hold tight… this could get a little bumpy!

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016 Talking Doppler Effects and New Graduate Training Sep 22, 2017

In this show Adam and Erik get their science geek on discussing Doppler effects. Then get to talking about what is and isn’t important for a new graduate to focus on and how to induct them into the world of physiotherapy.

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015 Talking Manual Therapy and Internal Moments Aug 27, 2017

In this episode Adam and Erik discuss why some find it hard to separate their feelings and emotions from things such as manual therapy and exercise, and also about injury prevention programs and what role internal moments have.

Erik also tries his hardest to put Adam off by wearing some interesting swim wear!!!

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014 The Rebirth Jul 23, 2017

We’re alive!!! The NAF is back and we are rocking a new, revamped, sexy format. Be prepared for some surprise announcements, a new co-host, and as usual some controversy and bad language.

In this episode we talk about the different types of isometric muscle contractions and their differences and roles in rehab from Schaefer and Bittmann, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2017) 9:11 DOI 10.1186/s13102-017-0075-z

Come join us… it’s good to be back!

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Holiday Extravaganza 2016 Dec 11, 2016

The PT Podcast Network crew are here to spread some holiday cheer with the annual PT Podcast Network Extravaganza! They talk Jedis, rectums, Festivus, and horrible jet lag - all the holiday standards. Some say it's unlistenable...but you get to judge for yourself!

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013 Talking Passive Treatments and Adjuncts with Jack and Rob Apr 17, 2016

In this episode Adam talks with the hosts of the Physio Natters podcast Jack March and Rob Tyre about their recent podcast on adjuncts in physiotherapy.

Adam gets on his high horse and holds Jack and Rob to account for some of their thoughts and opinions on adjuncts and has a good old rant about them. Watch out for some strong opinions, accents and of course language.

Also if you are emotionally or financially attached to your acupuncture needles, coloured tape, massage cream or quartz crystals you may wish to move along quietly; you will find only anger here.

012 Talking Scapulae with Dr Chris Littlewood and Dr Filip Struyf Mar 13, 2016

In this our first anniversary episode of the NAF we talk with Chris and Filip around the notorious, infamous and debatable subject of Scapula Dyskinesia. Is it cause or effect, is it defense or defect, do we need to consider it or disregard it?

We get to hear Chris and Filip's thoughts about if we can and should assess scapulae for dyskinesia and if specific or general shoulder exercises matter. We also learn that Filip is a master with metaphors.

011 Talking Injury Prevention with Dr Tim Gabbett Feb 14, 2016

In this month's podcast Adam talks with Dr Tim Gabbett about injury prevention in sports. He discusses Dr Gabbett’s recent paper in the British Journal of Sports Medicine on the Acute to Chronic ratio for load as a guide to reduce the risk of preventable injury.

Adam and Tim discuss the role and importance of monitoring load and how best this can be achieved in both professional, amateur, and individual sports.

Dr Gabbett’s recent paper can be found as free access here:The training—injury prevention paradox: should athletes be training smarter and harder?Gabbett TJ.Br J Sports Med. 2016 Jan 12. pii: bjsports-2015-095788. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2015-095788. [Epub ahead of print]

010 Talking Posture, Pain, Stretching, and Mooses with Greg Lehman Jan 10, 2016

Happy New Year. We start 2016 on the NAF with a bang, talking with the well-known physio/chiro/researcher/sceptic Greg Lehman.

In this episode we finally find out which side of the physio/chiropractic fence Greg sits on, and who he thinks would win a fight between a physio and a chiro. We also find out that he can’t hold his beer and that he has some unusual bedroom companions… Canadians eh!!!

We do talk about some sensible stuff eventually such as the role of posture and pain, stretching effects on tendon and muscle tissue, and how education and biomechanics fit in with pain science. Enjoy!

Holiday Extravaganza Dec 14, 2015

It's that time of year again and the PT Podcast Network crew are in the holiday spirit! The gang got together, as best they can scattered across the world, to share a little eggnog and make fun of each other. So pour yourself a drink, sit by the fire (or pool in the Southern Hemisphere), and enjoy a little holiday cheer.

008 Talking Policy and Procedures with Steve Tolan Nov 22, 2015

In this episode Adam talks with Steve Tolan, Head of Practice of the UK professional body for physiotherapists the CSP. He asks Steve what the CSP does for its members, as well as discussing the issues physios are facing in the ever cash-strapped NHS. We also talk about the role of evidence based practice and the need for physios to demonstrate and prove their worth and value.

007 Talking Wobbly Shoulders with Anju Jaggi Oct 25, 2015

In this month’s episode Adam talks with shoulder specialist Anju Jaggi about shoulder instability, in particular the complex multi-directional non traumatic unstable shoulder.

Anju shares her years of clinical experience in how to assess and manage unstable shoulders with some invaluable tips and clinical gems.

We also talk about the role of the structure and other psychosocial factors in the unstable shoulder and finally discuss the exciting placebo trial currently underway looking at the role of stabilisation surgery in non-traumatic unstable shoulder.

Also keep listening right until the end of the podcast to find a little surprise offer you may be interested in...

006 Talking Pain and the Brain with Mick Thacker Sep 27, 2015

After a month away Adam comes back with a bang! In this episode he talks with the well-known and respected Dr Mick Thacker about pain, the brain, and the person. Mick has recently been involved in some rather heated debates on these subjects and has been misinterpreted and misquoted in his discussions. In this episode Mick voices his concerns and warns us against becoming too brain bound when explaining and managing those in pain.

In this episode Adam also questions Mick about his thoughts and feelings on social media, peer review, and the thorny subject of the academic-clinical divide and the issues it creates.

005 Talking Penises and Vaginas with Sandy Hilton and Sarah Haag Aug 16, 2015

In this episode Adam talks about pelvic health issues with Sandy Hilton and Sarah Haag, two specialists from Chicago, IL in the US of A. We discuss pelvic pain and incontinence, as well as discussing why there are no male pelvic health physios. Sarah and Sandy also discuss how to overcome the embarrassment of discussing personal and intimate things with patients, and Adam tries his hardest to offend everyone with coming up with as many different terms for male and female genitalia.

004 Talking Ultrasound with Peter Gettings Jul 19, 2015

In this episode Adam talks to Peter Gettings (aka "The Librarian"), an MSK physio and sonographer, about ultrasound. Not the "Is it even plugged in, rub it on my skin, and make it feel better" type of ultrasound, rather the "Rub it on my skin and look inside me, and then make me feel better" type of ultrasound. They also talk about issues with peer review and access to research for some, and of course the dinosaurs get mentioned… again!

The Ultrasound Website mentioned is www.theultrasoundsite.co.uk.

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