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The Physio Matters Podcast

Jack Chewphysio-matters.com
Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tpmpodcast/subscribe Putting big mouths and big ideas behind microphones. The Physio Matters Podcast - Clinical Gold Delivered Direct. Episodes will feature expert, honest advice, delivered directly to listeners at no cost. Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine information for those working in physiotherapy, sports therapy, sports rehabilitation, medicine and all divisions of the healthcare industry.

Episodes

Session 25 - Perfectionism - How Do We Break The Cycle, And Not Ourselves? with Sarae Pratt, Thea Jolly and Harriet Waley-Cohen

Of course we're perfectionists. We learn what is 'correct' and then we try to function in the world of messy, unpredictable humans who throw curve balls every half hour! Perfectionism isn't just about having high standards. It's when you pin your self-worth to the attainment of those standards. When we decide something within us is unnacceptable, it becomes abhorent in others and we exercise judgement. Until we are prepared to look at the external environment of capitalism, consumerism, social m...

Mar 12, 20231 hr 17 min

Is Strike Action Justified? Chewing It Over with Claire Sullivan

Claire Sullivan is here on Chewing It Over with Jack discussing the ongoing Strike action by CSP members over NHS pay.   Some would say it is never justified to strike and compromise patient care, others would counter with patient care is already compromised through stretching staff far too thin.   What do you think? Let us know and have your say!

Feb 27, 202342 min

YouMatter Session 24 - Studying Perfectionism and Burnout In Physiotherapists with Daniel Biggs

STUDY LINK   As part of a doctorate in Physiotherapy at Glasgow Caledonian University, Daniel is conducting a study looking at the incidence of burnout in UK based Physiotherapists.    Jo discuss the shocking fact that Daniel's initial studies show a high rate of burnout in Physiotherapy students, before they have even started the job.   They reflect on what is perfectionsim, ask why the profession attracts perfectionists and discuss how we may be unwittingly driving eac...

Feb 19, 202356 min

Can PROMs Be Sexy? - Chewing It Over With Louise Tulloh and VALD

Patient Reported Outcome Measures has always been a topic many have engaged with but ultimately never committed to actually solving and using. Cue Louise Tulloh to tell us the How's, Why's and Wherefores of PROMs.  I am sure many of you will say "I use PROMs". Do you though... Do you actually... What do you do with the information, where do you store it, do you utilise it? Probably not. You will after this chat. Find out more about VALD HERE...

Feb 12, 202337 min

Don't Stress Bone Stress - Chewing It Over with Angela Jackson

Justin has commandeered the microphone for this Physio Matters Masterclass preview podcast. He talks to Angela Jackson who is presenting about Identifying And Managing Bone Stress Injuries at the Lower Limb Masterclass on the 22nd of Feb 2023 and my oh my are we excited about it. This podcast is packed with info so you can just imagine what the event will be like. You can grab a ticket HERE or become a Premium Member and get the ticket included for FREE (yeh we are definitely mad). CLICK HERE FO...

Feb 09, 202321 min

Hip Books and Shockwaves with Benoy Mathew Live @ Therapy Expo

We managed to steal a few minutes of the very busy Benoy Mathew while we had our pop up studio at Therapy Expo. Jack had a great chat with him about the overlooked side-effects of shockwave and his clinically useful book about Hips and Knees

Feb 05, 202312 min

"We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy" Change My Mind with Julian Baker Live @ Therapy Expo

We started a new segment when we visited Therapy Expo called "Change My Mind". In this Jack Chew posed the statement that "We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy". It is a contentious statement especially at a show with a lot of massage booths, tape and tissue sports guns. A really interesting conversation that will test bias on both sides of the argument.

Jan 29, 202322 min

"We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy" Change My Mind with Emma Holly Live @ Therapy Expo

We started a new segment when we visited Therapy Expo called "Change My Mind". In this Jack Chew posed the statement that "We Can't Meaningfully Alter Tissue With Manual Therapy". It is a contentious statement especially at a show with a lot of massage booths, tape and tissue sports guns. A really interesting conversation that will test bias on both sides of the argument. About Emma Holly Emma is a specialised clinical scar massage therapist, a leader in her field, with a clinic in Harley Street...

Jan 22, 202317 min

Diagnostic Specificity IS Important - Physio Matters LIVE @ Therapy Expo

Liz Bayley is BACK and this time we could speak to her in real life! Rob Beaven is behind the mic for his Interview debut and its an absolute joy to listen to Liz elaborate on why diagnostic specificity matters and when. She also comments on social media as well as some really nice clinical reasoning examples from her clinical case load :) Don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Check out rehabmypatient.com/physiomatters for 3 months free exercise prescription software!

Jan 15, 202329 min

Rheumatology Physio Podcast - Axial Spondyloarthritis in Sport and Exercise Medicine with James Noake - AxSpA Series 5/5

We are finishing up this AxSpA series with a bang! I finally managed to get Dr James Noake behind the microphone to talk about AxSpA in Sport and Exercise Medicine. We discuss the patients that attend his clinic, some of his tips, the challenges that this cohort present and the role of SEM Consultants in assessment/management Find James on twitter HERE Please provide feedback on this podcast HERE Thank you to Novartis for sponsoring this Series of 5 podcasts For more resources CLICK HERE...

Jan 08, 202355 min

Where Does Sport Fit Into MSK with Ian Gatt - Physio Matters LIVE @ Therapy Expo

We managed to get the superstar Ian Gatt into our pop up studio live at Therapy Expo. Jack discusses where Sports fit into MSK practice, what are the similarities and the differences especially with elite sport. Does the BioPsychoSocial fit and apply in the same way? What about diagnostic specificity? Don't forget to subscribe to the channel! Check out rehabmypatient.com/physiomatters for 3 months free exercise prescription software!

Dec 18, 202223 min

Bonus Session: Nociception IS NECESSARY For Pain with Asaf Weisman

In session 101 Lorimer Moseley stated "Nociception is neither sufficient nor necessary for pain" There was a good deal of pushback on social media regarding this and Asaf Weisman has stepped up to discuss why that is. Jack and Asaf discuss nociception from an evolutionary stand point and why this is important, they then go on to discuss the brain centric nature of research. Its a complex evolving conversation and one thing everyone can agree on is definitions need to be agreed upon! Sponsored by...

Dec 11, 20221 hr 4 min

Learning Disabilities, Diagnostic Overshadowing and MSK with Alistair Beverley - Physio Matters LIVE @ Therapy Expo

Alistair Beverley was speaking at Therapy Expo on Learning Disabilities and Diagnostic Overshadowing which is a vitally important and yet very poorly known subject amongst MSK Therapists. We couldn't miss this opportunity to ask him some questions about.  Farouk Bello is behind the mic and discusses with Ali moving on to the lack of teaching at university level and how to avoid the common mistakes made by Health Care Professionals when they see People with a Learning Disability for treatmen...

Dec 05, 202222 min

Osteoarthritis and Heavy Lifting with Claire Minshull - Physio Matters LIVE @ Therapy Expo

The Physio Matters Team went to Therapy Expo and recorded podcasts over the 2 day event on their stand / make shift recording studio with some of the biggest names in the industry!  Claire Minshull has been leading the way in Exercise Prescription and has made strides into the world of Osteoarthritis with JointApproach. This is an amazing project that clinicians can get involved with. As you will hear it takes a multi-faceted approach to managing Osteoarthritis and it really is best in clas...

Dec 01, 202218 min

Beyond The Gimmicks and False Promises - Physio Matters & VALD Announce Their Partnership - Jack Chew & Laurie Malone.

Leading musculoskeletal companies Physio Matters and VALD announce their partnership.  Here at Physio Matters we believe in creating brilliant MSK clinicians, we also believe in giving them the tools to best serve the people they help! That is where VALD come in, building and providing the best tech in our industry. VALD truly look at the needs of clinicians and design tech to fill the gaps and improve outcomes.  They don't have a product they try and force into solving a clinical need...

Nov 22, 20221 hr

YouMatter Session 21 - Sharing the power with your patient, with Joanne Elphinston

Jo chats with eternally curious, insightful and humble Joanne Elphinston about her recent article "Changing the conversation:an embodied coaching approach in the clinical session"  We discuss, - how the conventional therapist-patient power dynamic might be depleting your energy reserves  -  the benefits of loosening our grip on the "expert fixer" identity - the gulf between informing and educating for meaningful learning -  cognitively based teaching vs a sensory experience f...

Nov 06, 202257 min

YouMatter Session 20 - A Takeover! With Martin Christensen

Finding myself at short notice without a guest for session 20, I enlisted the help of my good friend Martin Christensen to stand in as guest host and interview me, on my own podcast about some things that have been rattling around in my brain.   We talk about resourcefulness as an antidote to perfectionism, accepting the unacceptable parts, my own uncomfortable journey with boundaries and cheerleading for self-indulgence and idleness.   Head to Mehab.co.uk...

Oct 11, 202255 min

Session 101 - Pain: A Nocicary Evil? With Lorimer Moseley

WE ARE BACK, we said we would do some special episodes and we absolutely couldn't turn away the opportunity to interview the one and only Lorimer Moseley who is, of course, an absolute legend. You won't get an interview with Lorimer like this anywhere else. - Is nociception necessary for pain? - Is pain a sensation or a perception? It is all answered and a whole lot more!

Oct 02, 20221 hr 22 min

YouMatter Session 19 - When Coaching Isn't The Right Thing with Lisa Wynn

A client asked me recently some really interesting questions around what the pre-requisites for successful coaching might be, and whether there are ever coaching failures. I dig into these questions and many more sub-questions with ex-physio and highly experienced coach Lisa Wynn. This one is a must for clinicians, coaches, aspiring coaches and anyone wondering if they might benefit from coaching. Find out more at mehab.co.uk

Sep 11, 202249 min

Ortho Surgeon Busting MSK Myths - Chris Raynor - Chewing It Over

Today Chris Raynor is here so we’re chewing over his take on oath and MSK myths following his box office Therapy Live talk in June of this year! Your lunchtime show 12:30-13:00 on Mondays and Thursdays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical.  Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest.

Sep 02, 202238 min

COPD and Balance issues - Samantha Harrison - Chewing It Over

Today Samantha Harrison is here so we’re chewing over her latest research into the relationship between COPD and balance. Learn what to look out for and what you can do about it!   Your lunchtime show 12:30 - 13:00 on Mondays and Thursdays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical.   Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest...

Aug 21, 202235 min

Spotlight on Women’s Football! - Jo Baxter & Rebecca Gray - Chewing It Over

Today two of MSK’s finest join me to Chew Over all things Women’s football! Alongside their stellar MSK careers, Jo Baxter and Becky Gray also play football so are perfectly placed to talk about the lionesses and the potential impact of their Euros victory!   Your lunchtime show 12:30 - 13:00 on Mondays and Thursdays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical.   Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest....

Aug 19, 202243 min

Physio Matters Podcast Special - MACPTPMP, These Two Are Collaborating?!?!?

The MACP have been creating a roadmap for Advanced Practice and The Physio Matters Podcast have mapped their ENTIRE library against this map to make your life 1000x easier!!! Find out how this happened and how it works. Join the MACP and of course get our full library at physio-matters.com

Aug 12, 20221 hr 2 min

Handle Cauda Equina Syndrome With Confidence - Tom Jesson - Chewing It Over

Today our very own Tom Jesson is here so we’re Chewing Over his new book: Cauda Equina Syndrome - A Clinician’s Guide which he has co-authored with Rob Tyer. This book has been long awaited and covers some of the most contentious ground in the MSK industry so it’s great to get him on the show today! Your lunchtime show 12:30-13:00 on Mondays and Thursdays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical.  Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest....

Jul 25, 202242 min

Physio life in the fast lane! Matt Murray-Downing - Chewing It Over - 18/07/22

Today our very own Matt Murray-Downing is here so we’re Chewing Over his increasingly interesting portfolio career which currently includes working with Red Bull motorsport. Your lunchtime show 12:30-13:00 on Mondays and Thursdays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical. Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest.

Jul 18, 202234 min

YouMatter Session 17 - Being a clinician with depression, and not being 'the depression physio' with Martin Christensen

Martin is a Physiotherapist best known for hilarious one-liners, beer drinking, and his brave sharing of clincal failures. He is also suffers with lomg term depression.  In this episode, Martin talks candidly about his experience of depression, what it means in his daily life, and as a clincian. He talks about the postive aspects of empathy, shares insights into how we might alter our approach for patients sufferfing with depression, and gives us his insights into how we might improve our s...

Jul 11, 20221 hr 26 min

Physio in/for/related-to Mental Health! with Laura Hemmings and Kate Brown - Chewing It Over

Today Laura Hemmings and Kate Brown are here so we’re Chewing Over all things related to Physios in mental healthcare. Together we explore what is typical for specialists and what should be expected of competent generalists.  Your lunchtime show 12:30-13:00 on Mondays and Fridays with Jack Chew chatting about whatever is topical.  Usually healthcare and education, occasionally current affairs, always honest.

Jul 05, 202234 min
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