In this episode we talked to Dr Sharon Rees who is an Associate Professor in Therapeutics & Prescribing at London South Bank University, and began her career as a Podiatrist. She clarifies the difference between administering, supplying and prescribing drugs, talks through the list of drugs accessible via the POM certificate most graduate Podiatrists hold and what a commitment but worthwhile consideration doing an independent prescribing course would be. She also explained why certain drugs ...
Mar 31, 2020•54 min
In this episode we were joined by Mike James to talk about online consultations. This was a really useful episode for those who have recently starting doing (or are considering doing) online consultations. We covered some of the legal aspects, the options available technology wise, things to put in place preparation wise beforehand, and then what a consultation may look like (both subjectively and objectively). Without doubt a fundamental shift in mindset/approach is required from all parties, b...
Mar 28, 2020•59 min
In this episode we talked with Talysha Reeve about the considerations Podiatrists should have when providing rehabilitation clinically, how important clinical reasoning is, and whether "just getting strong" was good enough. We also covered the pragmatic approach to rehab in the real world; talking through biopsychosocial considerations, patient adherence, behaviour change and how well rehabilitation lends itself to online/remote consultations.
Mar 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Live podiatry chats with Craig Payne and Ian Griffiths. In this episode were joined by Kevin Kirby, Sean MeBride and Simon Spooner to discuss the lifetime of the supination resistance test, from the genesis of the manual supination resistance test (and how to perform it), through the all published research on the test and the various supination devices that have been designed to quantify it. We also talk about the imperfections and limitations of the supination resistance test, and what research...
Feb 28, 2020•59 min
In this episode we talk with Michael Nitschke ("Nitta") about the holy grail - running shoes that *might* reduce injury rates. In the week that Nike release the Infinity React we discuss the marketing behind the shoe, the study behind the marketing and take a deeper dive into the world of running shoes and their relationship/influence on injuries. How should (can?) we prescribe shoes to reduce injury? Is it all just about comfort? Will we ever actually know what we are doing...?...
Jan 24, 2020•59 min
In this episode we do some revision of the structural anatomy of the Tibialis Posterior muscle and tendon unit, and discuss what Jayishni Maharaj studied for her PhD with regard to its function, role in energy absorption and influence on STJ energetics. We discuss the correlation with foot posture and foot mobility, and also some of the management strategies we often use (footwear advice, foot orthoses and strengthening/exercise) along with one which many may not be aware of (increasing step wid...
Dec 19, 2019•48 min
In this episode with are joined by Matt Cotchett who has published extensively within the field of plantar heel pain, and in this episode we tackle the topic of terminology (fasciitis Vs fasciopathy Vs PHP), the associated psychological variables, dry needling, and the best evidence based practice/approach to treating heel pain in clinic. More: plantar fasciitis treatment
Nov 21, 2019•53 min
In this episode we had great fun with Alex Hutchinson talking about the running shoe/s which appears to have moved the needle more than any other shoe in history; the Nike Vaporfly/Next%/Alphafly. Do they come good on their marketing promise of improving runners by 4% (and what does that actually mean)? Where does the line between innovation and 'shoe doping' get drawn? Are they only for elite runners? All this and more.
Oct 25, 2019•55 min
In this episode we chat with Dr Ivan Bristow. Ivan is one of the leading Podiatric Dermatologists and we were delighted to talk to him about Dermatoscopes, Woods lights, the 5-minute fungus test, the best emollients and anti-fungals for the feet and of course take little trips down memory lane to when Ivan taught Ian at University around 18 years ago.
Oct 18, 2019•54 min
This weeks guest is James Dunne talking about gait retraining.
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min
This weeks guests are Artur Maliszewski (Footwork Podiatric Laboratory) and Martin McGeough (Firefly Orthoses) about life at the orthoses labs.
Oct 18, 2019•59 min
This weeks guests were Wesley Vernon and Jeremy Walker, talking about forensic podiatry.
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 3 min
This weeks guests were Nathan White and Robert Brown talking about cycling.
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min
This weeks guest was Ian Reilly, talking about injection therapy.
Oct 18, 2019•57 min
This weeks guest was Simon Spooner. In this episode we tried to highlight some of the limitations of foot orthoses research, and the way clinicians should be viewing all conclusions made in the context of said limitations. We talk about what "perfect" orthoses research may look like, the things we may want to 'measure' and the apparent discourse between the lab and the clinic. We discuss what 'dosing' is, and how it may help us answer questions which are currently unanswered. Simon's connection ...
Oct 18, 2019•57 min
In this episode we were joined by Nina Lansdowne from Word Prescription to talk about content and got some great information from here about what good and bad content is, tips on what your website homepage and biography/about us pages should look like, ideas for blogs and newsletters and importantly how not to break the law and get on the wrong side of the authorities (in Australia).
Sep 13, 2019•58 min
In this episode we welcome two titans of Maltese Podiatry who talk to us about studying in Malta (which given the climate and the low fees seems like a very attractive opportunity) and showcase some of the huge research output they have been involved in concerning the diabetic foot (and why you may want to think about toe pressures rather than the ABPI, and also think about treating yourself to a thermal camera). Loads of great slides throughout this one so will work better as a video than a pod...
Aug 09, 2019•49 min
Live podiatry chats with Craig Payne and Ian Griffiths. In this episode Dave gives his experience (both from his years of clinical practice and his research) on manual therapy; with particular comment on its use for intermetatarsal neuroma. He also voices his opinion on some of the criticisms of manual therapy - namely that the effects are short term, and that it can promote fragility, dependance and a reduction in self efficacy.
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr
In this episode we talked about "the language of behaviour change" and asked our guests why this is important for all Podiatrists. Why don't some patients just do what we tell them (the so called 'difficult patient') and what approaches may be beneficial to take in such cases? Have a listen for a brief introduction to MI, and why (and how) it should be viewed as a patient centred collaborative approach rather than simply a tool to get people to do what you tell them to. Loads of great resources ...
Jun 06, 2019•33 min
In this episode we talked about "the language of behaviour change" and asked our guests why this is important for all Podiatrists. Why don't some patients just do what we tell them (the so called 'difficult patient') and what approaches may be beneficial to take in such cases? Have a listen for a brief introduction to MI, and why (and how) it should be viewed as a patient centred collaborative approach rather than simply a tool to get people to do what you tell them to. Loads of great resources ...
Jun 06, 2019•30 min
In this episode we welcomed Dr Luke Kelly who has published extensively in the field of plantar intrinsic foot muscle function. Listen to him talk about the spring-like function of the human foot, and why it is false to assume a flatter foot is a "weaker" foot. He also explains why he is personally NOT a fan of the 'short foot exercise' (and the exercise he favours instead) and why strengthening the intrinsic muscles will never make the medial longitudinal arch 'higher'.
May 10, 2019•52 min
In this episode we were delighted to welcome Dr Tim Gabbett who consults across numerous elite sporting domains worldwide and talk about load management. He talks about what load actually is, how people respond to it and how it can be progressed safely. A great analogy of 'beer tolerance' is discussed, along with what the acute to chronic workload ratio is and how it can be calculated. The biggest application of this for clinicians is clearly how it should influence their history taking of injur...
Apr 04, 2019•52 min
This weeks guests, Sarah Carter and Catherine Crabb are both lecturers at UWA in Perth and joined us at 4am their time to talk about the foot in ballet. We touched on whether "hypermobility" is necessary to be a dancer (you may be surprised), the most common injuries seen (85% of ballet injuries are in the lower leg) and the differences between male and female dancers. We also discussed the ballet shoe and the crazy things dancers do to them, and the need for a 'pointe assessment' and what it ma...
Mar 15, 2019•59 min
In his episode we talked with Rod Whiteley about why it is important for ALL clinicians to read papers (and be confident doing so), and hopefully imparted some tips on how to read a paper along the way. We touched on p values (and why 0.05 is not the magic number), confidence intervals, reliability, number needed to treat (NNT) and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). And if there was one key takeaway for everyone: learn about effect sizes.
Feb 07, 2019•42 min
In his episode we talked with Rod Whiteley about why it is important for ALL clinicians to read papers (and be confident doing so), and hopefully imparted some tips on how to read a paper along the way. We touched on p values (and why 0.05 is not the magic number), confidence intervals, reliability, number needed to treat (NNT) and the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). And if there was one key takeaway for everyone: learn about effect sizes.
Feb 07, 2019•39 min
In this episode Dr Chris Napier: Physiotherapist and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia (and 2:33 marathoner) summarises his recent BJSM editorial on the logical fallacies in the running shoe debate, and we talk about how runners (both uninjured and injured) should choose shoes, what the evidence tells us (and doesn't yet tell us), how much focus and attention running shoes seem to get (and whether this is warranted), and is it just all about comfort?
Jan 10, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this, the final episode of 2018, we talked to researcher, lecturer and private practitioner Helen Banwell about the symptomtic Vs asymptomatic flatfoot in children (and discussed when to 'treat' Vs when not to), the possible importance of asking about family history, conservative Vs surgical management, dealing with worried and anxious parents and orthoses prescription habits for the younger patient.
Nov 29, 2018•53 min
In this episode with chatted with the physiotherapists, Simon Lack and Brad Neal and the Podiatrist, Alice Corbett about patellofemoral pain, proximal and distal influences and how to choose an intervention.
Nov 22, 2018•33 min
To celebrate hitting 50 episodes we has a selection of numerous previous guests on to catch up and chat with. We also invited two of our most popular audience members, "Tobes and JW" to guest host with us and ask questions, and they were great. A longer and (much) less serious episode than usual, which was immense fun and a bit of a shambles. Enjoy.
Nov 16, 2018•43 min
To celebrate hitting 50 episodes we has a selection of numerous previous guests on to catch up and chat with. We also invited two of our most popular audience members, "Tobes and JW" to guest host with us and ask questions, and they were great. A longer and (much) less serious episode than usual, which was immense fun and a bit of a shambles. Enjoy.
Nov 16, 2018•40 min
