Session 100 creeps closer and boy oh boy do we have some exciting news for you to come... Beforehand though we continue to record sessions of super high quality and this month we are delighted to speak to Steve Miller of Grow Physio who bridges gaps between the Sports and Musculoskeletal landscape. How different are these areas of practice? Can you specialise in both or do you become a generalist? Where are the overlaps and what are the differences? A fascinating discussion and we would lo...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 95
How comfortable are you asking for help to support your mental health/wellbeing at work? And if you ask, is help forthcoming? If you are are manager, business owner or colleague being asked for help, what resources and systems are in place to provide that kind of support? In this episode I talk to Susie Martin about her own experiences of asking for help at work and moving away from a 'stiff upper lip' culture. We also discuss the use of the Mind Wellness Action Plan at work....
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 3 min
More jam packed than a jam packed sarnie - in this episode we combine two huge in-person events with live recordings and interviews from The Arnold Sports Festival 2021 as well as a preview of Therapy Expo 2021 with event director Shelley Williams and Liam Richardson. Liam and Shelley introduce us this this years Therapy Expo, telling us why it's "our" show and how they are catering for the needs of therapists. They have very kindly provided listeners of The Massage Matters Podcast with a...
Oct 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 94
This month Jack is joined by Jo Turner as co-host to speak to Karen Forshaw and Chrissie Mowbray about resilience for health care professionals, this is both well timed and brilliant. A real insight into a whole host of ways you can be more resilient in these challenging times. The topic goes so much further than this podcast, see below for details of Karen and Chrissie's book and keep an eye on social media for 2 events we are running with them to let you get much much more training in Re...
Oct 03, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 94
93! 93 months in a row and we are still here. This month's episode is an absolute belter, pure unmissable gold. Rhiannon Griffiths has been mega popular not once but twice at Therapy Live conferences and we could not ignore the requests to get her on the pod as well. Rhiannon and Jack dive deep into the Menopause and how it affects women including peri-menopausally. What do we need to consider from an MSK perspective as well as wider health implications. Get back to us with any questions o...
Sep 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 93
One of the most popular topic requests from listeners to TPMP is the impact of Obesity in MSK. Jack and Jennifer cover an incredible amount of ground on the subject leaving virtually no stone unturned. Obesity is on the increase and as MSK Therapists we must know much more about it and its effects. This is a must listen podcast. Follow Jennifer on twitter @physio_jj and find the team on all social media platforms @tpmpodcast Sign up to Therapy Live Business https://therapy-live.co.uk...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 92
In this episode, Jo discusses all manner of things with Evie under the umbrella of 'What is enough?' What is enough money, experience, credibility? What makes a good physio/clinician? And what advice would we give our younger selves? Evie also tells me how she came to be founder of PhysiosOnline, her hopes and some might say humble ambitions for what this project might achieve. Make sure you hit subscribe Find more from Jo HERE Part of the PhysioMatters Network...
Jul 18, 2021•54 min•Ep. 91
We are back up for air following Therapy Live and everyone's favourite interviewer Felicity Thow is behind the mic discussing an often ignored subject of migraines. The cohabit with many pain syndromes and as MSK Therapists need to know more about. Felicity discusses this with Dr Katy Munro who is a GP, Headache Specialist & co-host @HeadsUpNMC podcast from the @NatMigraineCtr . They go into brilliant detail and this is an absolute jam packed session. Follow Felicity Thow and Katy Munro on t...
Jul 04, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 91
ITS NEARLY THERAPYLIVE Jack jumped on a livestream to speak to some of the speakers about what they are looking forward to at the upcoming mega event, their take on virtual conferences (do we really need to hug in person?), their sessions and what makes TherapyLive different. There is still time to grab a ticket!
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 90
Jack provides the updates you need about the MASSIVE show. Still need a ticket? They are free after all, why not grab one even if you only have a spare hour!
Jun 03, 2021•5 min•Ep. 89
Why don't women put themselves forward to speak on podcasts and share their opinions? What does society teach us about being 'acceptable?' Does healthcare culture feed into these biases? A reflection on bullying, leadership and support from other women. What are we aspiring to as women/people in healthcare? Who are our cracking female role models? Dont forget to hit subscribe to never miss an episode, leave a review on your player and head to https://mehab.co.uk/ to find out more about Self care...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 89
Bronnie Lennox Thompson initially trained as an occupational therapist, graduating 1984, and later completed her Psychology MSc in 1999. In 2015 Bronnie was awarded her PhD. Bronnie has worked in pain management for most of her clinical career, with her primary focus on pain management at work. She has practiced in a huge variety of interdisciplinary pain management programmes, and her main interest areas include pain and anxiety, motivation for self-management, resilience and...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 89
First Contact Practioners/Physios have been somewhat of a controversial subject of late, one man who is not shy of this particular controversy is Rob Goodwin. He has researched this role extensively and some of the findings may surprise you. There is so much in this podcast for anyone who is currently an FCP, aspiring to be one, works with them or manages them. A truly deep dive into one of the progressions of our time. Don't forget to sign up for therapy live TICKETS HERE...
May 02, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Ep. 89
In session 7, Emma and Gráinne sit down to chat with Dr Anita Biswas who is a leading Sports Medicine Physician at the English Institute of Sport (EIS) at Bisham Abbey, including a strategic role with responsibility for optimising athlete health. She has worked with national and international sports teams at the Olympic Medical Institute, The British Olympic Association Intensive Rehabilitation Unit and the EIS. She is passionate about keeping athletes playing their sports, keeping active people...
Apr 25, 2021•57 min•Ep. 88
Don't forget to review and subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a show. Have any questions for Jack and/or Rob? Find them on social media @jackachew and @rob_chiro
Apr 18, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 88
You might have noticed we are selling the Active Force 2 here for an incredible exclusive price and we think its awesome. BUT. You know us, we don't do anything without giving it the highest level of scrutiny. so... here is Greg Lehman discussing when we should measure and what it all means!
Apr 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 88
The Massage Matters Team once again took the stage LIVE at TherapyLive Pelvic Health and smashed it out of the park talking all about manual therapies during and post pregnancy. So much ground covered with so much left to cover too! If you want to sign up for the event click here Remember to subscribe to the Massage Matters Channel to never miss a recording!...
Mar 28, 2021•47 min
We gave Jack a well earned rest this month and Jack got behind the microphone... Osteoarthritis is common the world over and yet understanding of the condition varies wildly. We invited Professor Tonia Vincent to discuss the underlying pathophysiology of OA, what we know, what we don't know and how this might impact rehabilitation. An absolutely fascinating discussion that we think is going to cause some waves across the MSK community... Find out more about Professor Vincent here&nb...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 87
In this episode Jo Turner sets the scene for what you can expect from the You Matter Podcast and kicks off with Jack Chew as her first guest. In-line with her intention for open, honest and if required, uncomfortable conversation, Jack and Jo dig a bit deeper into some areas of healthcare delivery where they suspect they might have some difference of opinion. Don't forget to Subscribe to the channel!
Mar 03, 2021•56 min•Ep. 86
In session 5 Emma and Gráinne discuss boobs, bras and breast health with Dr Nicola Brown. They lift the lid on common mistakes women make when it comes to bra fitting and the various types of support available. They discuss the implications of poor breast support and how better breast health education during the teenage years can improve girls' body confidence, health and participation in physical activity. Nicola offers advice to women of all ages and backgrounds and this session is one f...
Feb 28, 2021•58 min•Ep. 86
Jo Gibson is one of our favourite thinkers and manages to describe and explain reasoning processes in such a skillful and understandable manner that we would probably have her on the podcast every month. In this session she discusses with jack, the nuance of what diagnoses matter and how much, how much psychosocial factors impact therapists decision making and how we go about discussing this with patients without sounding off the wall. Follow Jo @shouldergeek1 on twitter and definite...
Feb 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 86
With massage therapists being told not to work in Lockdown 3.0, The Massage Collective get a bit deep discussing what it means to be regarded as a "non-essential" service, touching on our role in helping people thrive, industry qualifications, the regulation question and professional associations....
Jan 24, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 85
In this launch episode Rob and Jack reflect on the lessons learned from their therapy business mistakes. Namely trusting marketing companies and failing to set up robust operating procedures. Physio-Matters.com Jack Chew and Rob Beaven from the Physio Matters team are sick of you being misled by supposed ‘MSK business gurus’. You know the sort, the ones telling you how to up-sell your shoulder pain patients insoles who then go missing when you ask advice on Covid policies. We run MSK Therapy Bus...
Jan 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 85
Jack discusses what has been by all accounts a mad year with Chair of CSP council Alex Mackenzie. 2020 changed almost everything for almost everyone. The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has had to face these changes and adapt just like everyone else. They have come in for some criticism over various topics and it felt a good opportunity to air chat through some of the challenges faced. Jacj and Alex cover the NHS vs Independent Practice, Quality & Regulation, Racism & EDI ...
Jan 03, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 85
Emma and Grainne discuss Stephs journey with Diastasis Recti, how she overcame the aesthetic stigma associated with it and became "internet famous" overnight by not covering her postpartum belly up when back running at events. We discuss the lack of awareness of pelvic health issues within her running world and the importance of women supporting women. Steph discusses the retreats she now runs several times a year for women to access an overall experience of wellbeing. This podcast is part of th...
Dec 20, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 84
After the unfortunate tech issues at TLSport, Jack Chew caught up with Darren and recorded this brilliant interview. So much insight, a heavy sprinkling of awesomeness and definitely enter this competition to win a signed copy of his book! eepurl.com/hiboxf don't forget you can support the show and get amazing bonus stuff here!
Dec 13, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 85
The Massage Collective has released its 6th podcast! Matt is here from the team to tell you more about it. Just search Massage Matters in any podcast player and subscribe!
Dec 06, 2020•2 min•Ep. 84
"Strength and Conditioning" has become rather a buzzphrase in the MSK Therapy world in recent times. A whole host of uses, information, courses and talk has sprung up to try and get it to become more widespread. We got our 3 favourite S&C legends to discuss this with us on the podcast. Claire Minshull, Nick Grantham and Andrew McCauley dive deep into the topic and this is wall to wall brilliant information. Follow them on social media @Claire_Minshull @mccauleyandrew @coachnickg dont f...
Dec 06, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 84
Recorded live at the TherapyLive Sport conference! The Massage Collective (Anna, Matt and Becky) discuss massage for recovery. How might it work, what might it do and how should it be applied. Another brilliant session from the team! Make sure you subscribe here to their channel so you never miss an episode. Part of the Physio Matters Network - Become a member here for early releases and bonus content...
Nov 15, 2020•45 min•Ep. 83
We all know that there are some athletes and people that we just need to know a lot more about to be able to manage them to the best of our abilities. Dancers and performers are one of these groups. They do insane things with their bodies. Jack talks to Liz Bayley, she is not only an awesome physio but also performed in professional shows as a dancer herself! An incredible amount of clinical information and tips that will help you manage performers but also "hypermobility", over use injuries and...
Nov 01, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 83
