Podcasts about physiotherapy

Today's phone-in: Laura Lundquist takes calls on physiotherapy. And off the top, a couple whose art projects celebrate Mi'kmaw culture, and an Elsipogtog Elder on reconciliation beyond land acknowledgements

In this episode, Antigone Vesci, PT, DPT, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT speaks with Filip Maric, PT, PhD and Emma Swardh, PT, PhD, as they introduce the field of environmental physiotherapy and invite clinicians to think beyond the walls of the clinic.Rather than limiting sustainability to recycling, energy use, or clinic operations, environmental physiotherapy asks a deeper question: What do health, environment, society, and physical therapy have to do with each other?The conversation explores how environmental factors influence patient care, including heat waves, air pollution, unsafe walking routes, access to movement spaces, health behavior, physical activity, and adherence. Philip and Emma also discuss the role of physical therapy in sustainable healthcare, including prevention, health promotion, lower-footprint care, and avoiding unnecessary or low-value interventions.For clinicians, the takeaway is practical: start asking better questions about the patient's environment. Where are they moving? What has changed around them? Is their environment helping or limiting their recovery?This episode offers a timely and thought-provoking look at how physical therapy can contribute to human health, planetary health, and more complete clinical reasoning.Key Takeaways:Environmental physiotherapy is broader than clinic sustainability.The patient's environment can influence movement, adherence, pain, access, and recovery.Physical therapy may be a lower-footprint healthcare option compared with more resource-intensive pathways.Prevention, health promotion, and avoiding unnecessary care are part of sustainable healthcare.Clinicians can start immediately by asking more curious questions about where and how patients move.Physical activity can support human health and planetary health, but context matters.Links and contacts:Filip Maric (PT, PhD), Associate Professor in Physiotherapy, Healthcare Innovation and Sustainability at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. Founder and Executive Chair of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association. https://en.uit.no/ansatte/person?p_document_id=706687 Emma Swärdh (PT, PhD), Assistant Senior Lecturer at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden and member of the Environmental Physiotherapy Association executive committee. https://ki.se/en/people/emma-swardh#about-me Environmental Physiotherapy Association website: https://environmentalphysio.com/. The one-stop shop for all things environmental physiotherapy. Including all the latest research publications, resources for education and clinical practice, information on past, ongoing and upcoming events, and a regular blog covering the breadth of environmental physiotherapy. The website will also lead you to those of other key organisations in the field like the Planetary Health Alliance, the Sustainable Development Solutions Network, and many more.Publications of note: ConceptualMaric, F., & Nicholls, D. (2019). A call for a new environmental physiotherapy - An editorial. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 35(10), 905–907. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2019.1632006 Maric, F., Plaisant, M., & Richter, R. (2025). Advancing the deliberate implementation of the concept of sustainability and its alternatives in physical therapy research, practice, and education. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 41(6), 1239–1253. https://doi.org/10.1080/09593985.2024.2395486 Swärdh, E., & Hagströmer, M. (2026). What if physiotherapists reimagined physical activity as relational and planetary health-enhancing? – Editorial. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 28(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2026.2610151 Clinically orientedMaric, F., Groven, K.S., Banerjee, S. & Dahl-Michelsen, T. (2021). Essentials for sustainable physiotherapy: Introducing environmental reasoning into physiotherapy clinical decision-making. Fysioterapeuten, 88(4), 54 – 58. https://fysioterapeuten.no/fagfellevurdert-sustainable-physiotherapy/essentials-for-sustainable-physiotherapy-introducing-environmental-reasoning-into-physiotherapy-clinical-decision-making/1317Toner, A., Lewis, J. S., Stanhope, J., & Maric, F. (2021). Prescribing active transport as a planetary health intervention – benefits, challenges and recommendations. Physical Therapy Reviews, 26(3), 159–167. https://doi.org/10.1080/10833196.2021.1876598 Swärdh, E., & Maric, F. (2024). From Knowledge to Action: Fostering Advocacy Skills for Planetary Health in Physical Therapy. Physical Therapy, 104(11). https://doi.org/10.1093/ptj/pzae130 Struthers, N. A., Zecevic, A. A., Stanhope, J., Breed, M. F., Gittings, L., Gunz, A., Wagenfeld, A., Birmingham, T., Kothari, A., & Maric, F. (2026). An international and interdisciplinary framework for nature prescribing in healthcare: A modified Delphi study. PLOS Global Public Health, 6(4), e0006361. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0006361 PT educationBarna, S., Maric, F., Simons, J., Kumar, S., & Blankestijn, P. J. (2020). Education for the Anthropocene: Planetary health, sustainable health care, and the health workforce. Medical Teacher, 42(10), 1091–1096. https://doi.org/10.1080/0142159x.2020.1798914 Maric, F., Chance-Larsen, K., Chevan, J., Jameson, S., Nicholls, D., Opsommer, E., Perveen, W., Richter, R., Stanhope, J., Stone, O., Strimpakos, N., Vieira, A., Williams, M., Zuber, S., & Söderlund, A. (2021). A progress report on planetary health, environmental and sustainability education in physiotherapy – Editorial. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 23(4), 201–202. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2021.1932981 Swärdh, E., Brodin, N., Palstam, A., & Pettersson, A. (2024). High consciousness—low application: sustainable development and sustainable healthcare in undergraduate physiotherapy education in Sweden. Frontiers in Public Health, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1509997 Swärdh, E., Palstam, A., Pettersson, A., & Brodin, N. (2026). Sustainable development in physiotherapy education: why, what, how. Perspectives of educators in Sweden. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2026.2693304 

Guest: Moses Mashimbyi (physiotherapist)

It's time for Ask the Medic! Where an expert joins to answer any of your health-related questions.This week, Andrea is joined by Andrew Dunne, Senior Physiotherapist and Founder of Personal Health Medical Exercise Clinic to answer any of your physio questions!

Send us Fan MailRon O'Hare has spent more than 25 years working at the intersection of sport physiotherapy, leadership, and high performance. Today, he serves as Senior Manager of Health Performance at the Canadian Sport Institute Ontario, leading integrated health services supporting Olympic, Paralympic, and high-performance athletes and coaches.But this conversation is about much more than Ron's professional résumé.We go back to his childhood, growing up “on the other side of the tracks,” and explore how sport became a place of structure, safety, identity, and belonging. Ron shares his journey from dreaming of becoming a professional baseball player to finding volleyball, eventually playing five years at Queen's University before discovering his path into physiotherapy.From there, our conversation moves through more than two decades of clinical practice, building and running his own clinic, raising four children, working within Canadian high-performance sport, and eventually stepping into health-performance leadership.Ron speaks openly about compassion, caregiving, persistence, leadership, family, professional sacrifice, and the fatigue that can come from spending a career deeply invested in helping others. We also discuss how difficult experiences, including a tragic event involving an athlete during a training camp in St. Kitts, changed his perspective on leadership, responsibility, and what really matters.At its heart, this is a conversation about the person behind the practitioner. About how our experiences shape the way we care for people, how our priorities change over a lifetime, and why meaningful careers are rarely built according to a perfectly constructed plan.Another thoughtful conversation with an experienced practitioner, leader, father, coach, and genuinely reflective human being.Enjoy.If you liked this EP, please take the time to rate and comment, share with a friend, and connect with us on social channels IG @Kingopain, TW @BuiltbyScott, LI+FB Scott Livingston. You can find all things LYM at www.LYMLab.com, download your free Life Lab Starter Kit today and get busy living https://lymlab.com/free-lym-lab-starter/Please take the time to visit and connect with our sponsors, they are an essential part of our success:www.ReconditioningHQ.comwww.FreePainGuide.com 

Chronic back pain that no scan explains? Dimple Jangda sits down with Prof. Dr. Ali Irani — the first sports physiotherapist in the Indian subcontinent and physiotherapist to the Indian cricket team from 1987 to 1997 — to unpack why pain persists, why vitamin deficiencies are so widely missed, and what actually supports a long, mobile life.In this episode, Dimple shares her own diagnosis publicly for the first time: eight episodes of being bedridden with sciatica-like pain, MRIs, X-rays and blood tests that explained nothing — until one question from Dr. Irani led to an HLA-B27 diagnosis and ankylosing spondylitis.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN▪ The one question that changes a pain diagnosis: if pain is worst in the evening it's usually mechanical; if it's worst on waking and eases as you move, it points to something pathological.▪ Why vitamin D and B12 deficiency is so common — Dr. Irani estimates over half of Indians are deficient — and why sunlight alone isn't enough. In a study of eight Mumbai football teams training 3–4 hours daily in the sun, almost all players were still deficient.▪ The missing mineral: without enough magnesium, your body can't hold on to vitamin D3 and B12. Pumpkin seeds and roasted chana are traditional sources.▪ Why standard blood panels don't include D3 and B12 — you have to ask for them.▪ Swimming for spinal conditions, why extension exercises undo a day spent bending forward, and the posture problem behind widespread neck pain.▪ Brain mapping and the five states of mind — delta, theta, alpha, beta, gamma. Athletes recalling their best games measured in alpha; those recalling their worst measured in beta or gamma. Why chanting Om and echo sounds shift you into alpha.▪ Lung capacity and lifespan: why breathing rate correlates with longevity across species, and what pranayama does to vital capacity.▪ Grounding and earthing — why two-pin phone chargers have no earth, and what that means for your nervous system.▪ Flat feet, foot arches and why insoles change posture, knees and spine.▪ Colon health and medication absorption — why cleaning the gut can matter more than increasing a dose.▪ Ice versus heat, cold plunges, pelvic floor health, Indian versus Western toilets and hip replacement rates.▪ Dr. Irani's 40-day no-gossip challenge, and why he believes your relationship with your parents predicts your success.ABOUT DR. ALI IRANIHead of Department, Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Centre, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai. Physiotherapist to the Indian cricket team 1987–1997. Two PhDs, in Sports Medicine and in Anatomy of Body Movement and Dance. Chairperson (International Affairs), Indian Association of Physiotherapists.ABOUT DIMPLE JANGDAAyurvedic health coach, author of Heal Your Gut, Mind & Emotions, and founder of Prana by Dimple. Trained at Harvard in Lifestyle Medicine and at Stanford in Gut Health and the Microbiome.

Send us Fan MailThis one is going to ruffle some feathers.Hypopressives. Low pressure fitness. Whatever your algorithm is calling them this week. The theory has been the same since 1984: you do the breath, you hold the posture, your intra-abdominal pressure drops, and your pelvic floor switches on because of that pressure drop.Nobody had measured the pressure.Silvia Saraiva did. She trained 36 women who had never done a hypopressive in their lives, gave them two weeks to practice, then brought them into the Motor Function Measurement lab at the University of Ottawa with an intra-abdominal pressure sensor, EMG inside and out, and ultrasound running. Supine and standing. With the hypopressive posture and without it.The pressure didn't drop. The pelvic floor did turn on. Just not through the mechanism we have all been teaching.Here's what makes this conversation worth your time: Silvia is hypopressives-trained. She still teaches them. She has patients who seek her out specifically to learn them. She is not here to tell you to stop. She is here to tell you the explanation doesn't hold up.

Ashokan Arumugam is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He is an Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapist with a special interest in physical activity analysis in sedentary and diseased populations, biomechanical analyses of the lower limbs, and neuroplastic changes in individuals with and without musculoskeletal ligament injuries. ------------------------------------ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

PodChatLive 243: Does the research for physiotherapy in heel pain spin its results, and those poor old bus drivers again!Contact us: getinvolved@podchatlive.comLinks from this episode:Evaluation of “spin” in systematic reviews and meta-analyses of physical therapy for plantar fasciitisOccurrence of Plantar Fascitis among Bus Drivers in ChennaiThe Generative AI Learning Penalty: Evidence from Chinese Secondary Education

Ashokan Arumugam is an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at the College of Health Sciences, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He is an Orthopedic Manual Physiotherapist with a special interest in physical activity analysis in sedentary and diseased populations, biomechanical analyses of the lower limbs, and neuroplastic changes in individuals with and without musculoskeletal ligament injuries. ------------------------------------ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | The New Gold Standard for Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Monitoring Learn more about Fibion: fibion.com/research --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover new Fibion SENS Motion: https://sens.fibion.com/

Pilates is everywhere. Reformer studios are popping up on every corner, social media is full of ‘Pilates body', content, and it's often positioned as a smarter, more supportive alternative to traditional gym training.But what does the science actually say?Can Pilates build muscle? Is Reformer Pilates enough for strength and fitness? Does it really improve posture and back pain? And how does Pilates compare with weights, cardio and HIIT when it comes to long-term health and longevity?In this episode of Vision of Health, Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence is joined by physiotherapist, Pilates educator and author Tracy Ward to unpack the science behind one of the world's most popular forms of movement.Tracy is the founder of Freshly Centered, a physiotherapy-led Pilates platform focused on women's health and evidence-based movement. With degrees in Biomedical Science and Physiotherapy, more than 15 years of teaching experience and a background in global Pilates education, she brings a research-led perspective to a space often shaped by trends and aesthetics.Together, they explore what Pilates does particularly well, where it has limitations, and how it fits alongside strength training, cardio, HIIT and walking for long-term health.What you'll learnThe evidence behind Pilates for strength, posture, mobility and back painWhether Pilates can build muscle and improve strength on its ownReformer Pilates vs mat Pilates - what's the difference?Pilates, body composition, ‘toning' and fat lossHow Pilates compares with weights and cardio for fitness and longevityWhether Pilates is enough for bone density, metabolic health and cardiovascular fitnessPilates for chronic pain, injury rehabilitation and recoveryHow often you need to do Pilates to see resultsThe truth behind common Pilates and wellness claims, including cortisol and stressPilates during pregnancy, postnatal recovery and menopauseHow to combine Pilates, walking, cardio and weights into a balanced weekly routinePilates can be a powerful tool for strength, mobility and movement control - but it doesn't have to be an either/or when it comes to exercise.This episode cuts through the hype to explore where Pilates genuinely fits into a healthy, sustainable approach to movement, fitness and longevity.Learn more about Tracy and Freshly Centered: https://www.freshlycentered.com/about/Follow Tracy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlycentered/?hl=enFollow Dr Frankie Jackson-Spence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfrankiejs/Follow Vision of Health on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionofhealthpod/If you found this episode useful, share it with a friend who's trying to make sense of the Pilates boom or wondering how to build a balanced exercise routine for long-term health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes the perfect pillow? Nothing saying ‘waking up on the wrong side of the bed' like a crick in your neck. With up to 70% of us experiencing neck pain at some point in our lives, sleeping in a dodgy position can lead to days of discomfort. And pillows might be part of the problem... Listener Angela has a frozen shoulder, and hoped a new pillow might provide a more comfortable night's sleep. But with so many options to chose from, which one should she buy? One advertised for her preferred sleeping position? Soft or firm? And what about material: feathers, foam or fibre? She's asked Sliced Bread to help pick out the facts from the marketing fluff.Physiotherapist Dr Chris McCarthy from Manchester School of Physiotherapy joins presenter Greg Foot to discuss the most important factors in selecting the perfect pillow, personalised to you - plus, how to save your sleep when faced with a floppy hotel pillow...All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you've seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.RESEARCHER: JULIA RAVEY PRODUCERS: JULIA RAVEY, PHIL SANSOM AND GREG FOOT

What makes the perfect pillow? Nothing saying ‘waking up on the wrong side of the bed' like a crick in your neck. With up to 70% of us experiencing neck pain at some point in our lives, sleeping in a dodgy position can lead to days of discomfort. And pillows might be part of the problem... Listener Angela has a frozen shoulder, and hoped a new pillow might provide a more comfortable night's sleep. But with so many options to chose from, which one should she buy? One advertised for her preferred sleeping position? Soft or firm? And what about material: feathers, foam or fibre? She's asked Sliced Bread to help pick out the facts from the marketing fluff.Physiotherapist Dr Chris McCarthy from Manchester School of Physiotherapy joins presenter Greg Foot to discuss the most important factors in selecting the perfect pillow, personalised to you - plus, how to save your sleep when faced with a floppy hotel pillow...All of our episodes start with YOUR suggestions. If you've seen an ad, trend or wonder product promising to make you happier, healthier or greener, email us at sliced.bread@bbc.co.uk OR send a voice note to our WhatsApp number, 07543 306807.RESEARCHER: JULIA RAVEY PRODUCERS: JULIA RAVEY, PHIL SANSOM AND GREG FOOT

Once Lucumo son of the Corinthian exile Demaratus, Lucius Tarquinius decides that he wants more from life than being a rich Roman Senator, commander and trusted friend of the king- and his wife Tanaquil has the same idea. When Ancus Marcius dies and his sons are still underage, I'm sure Tarquinius can be trusted to be completely honest and above board. Right?NB: Lucius Tarquinius gets the epithet Priscus later during the reign of the seventh king of Rome, but we're going to be referring to him as Priscus throughout to make everything clearer.Time period: 616 BCERelevant individuals: Ancus Marcus, 4th King of Rome; Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, 5th King of Rome; Tanaquil, Queen of RomeSources for this episode:Appian (1972), Appian's Roman History in Four Volumes (Volume I). London and Cambridge, Massachusetts: William Heinemann Ltd. and Harvard University Press.Cassius Dio (1961), Dio's Roman History (Volume I). Translated by E. Cary. London and Cambridge, Massachusetts: William Heinemann Ltd. and Harvard University Press.Dionysus of Halicarnassus (1960), The Roman Antiquities of Dionysus of Halicarnassus. Translated by E. Cary. Cambridge, Massachusetts and London: Harvard University Press and William Heinemann Ltd.The Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica (2024), Cypselus (online) (Accessed 10/07/2026).Eutropius (1760), Eutropius: Epitome of the Roman History. London: Printed for W. Johnston et al.Livy (1971), The Early History of Rome. Translated by A. de Selincourt. Harmondsworth: Penguin Books Ltd.Matyszak, P. (2008), Chronicle of the Roman Republic: The Rulers of Ancient Rome from Romulus to Augustus. London: Thames & Hudson Ltd.Orosius (1936), History Against the Pagans. Translated by I. W. Raymond. Available at Attalus.Sextus Aurelius Victor (1825), Galerie Romaine, ou les Hommes Illustres de Rome et les Cesars. Translate by A. Caillot. Paris.Singal, P., Bhatnagar, D. P. and Kaur, S. (2006), Anthropometric Profile and Development of Facial Hair in Male Athletes. Journal of Exercise Science and Physiotherapy 2: 52- 58.Smith; W. (ed.) (1867), Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. In Three Volumes (Vol. 1-3.). Boston: Little, Brown, And Company.

Jared is joined by Tim Cook who is Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Chichester, Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner in the NHS, and doctoral researcher to discuss their new paper with Prof. Jeremy Lewis in the Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy: "Rethinking strength testing in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a clinical tradition that lacks muscle." Tim explains what pushed him to question routine strength testing in busy clinical practice, despite guidelines recommending it, and the pair dig into whether weakness is a cause of shoulder pain, a consequence of it, or something else altogether. They look at what subacromial anaesthetic injection studies reveal about pain versus true force output, and Tim reframes the classic "weak and painful shoulder" as the "flexible but painful shoulder," drawing parallels to other oversimplified clinical narratives like posture and core stability. They also make the case for when strength testing can still earn its keep; patient engagement, expectation violation, building confidence, and sporting or return-to-performance populations such as ACL limb symmetry index, before turning to Goodhart's Law and the risk of chasing the test rather than the outcome, and why isolated isometric tests may not translate to real-world, endurance-based shoulder tasks. Tim closes out with an update on his PhD: a reliability RCT on strength and pain-free assessment currently in press, and an upcoming scoping review on the proposed mechanisms of exercise for RCRSP. Key resources Cook, T., Lewis, J., & Powell, J. (2026). Rethinking strength testing in rotator cuff-related shoulder pain: a clinical tradition that lacks muscle. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, 34(3), 193–198. https://doi.org/10.1080/10669817.2026.2663623 Register for the complete shoulder online course Melbourne workshop details Connect with Jared: Jared on Instagram: @‌shoulder_physio Jared on X: @‌jaredpowell12 Tim on Instagram: @Timcookphysio See our Disclaimer here: The Shoulder Physio - Disclaimer

In this episode, we sit down with Andy, a clinician working across both Physiotherapy and Strength & Conditioning, to unpack how he plans and progresses rehabilitation once the clinical picture is clear.   Andy has over 15 years' experience working within the performance and sports medicine space. His career has spanned teams, individuals, and private-sector clients — ranging from developing youth and collegiate athletes through to Olympic/Paralympic and Professional levels. Andy has a passion for high-performance and sports medicine, with extended interests into leadership, marketing, and wider health and wellness. He thrives working in dynamic, forward-thinking MDT environments and enjoys contributing to the ambitions of athletes and organisations alike.   We chat with Andy about: - How Andy plans out his rehabilitation once he has the required clinical information- What Andy means by "co-actives"- How to determine rehab objectives and the "ladder of loading"- How to avoid getting lost in Excel spreadsheets — collating information into an organised format- How to balance field and gym demands, and whose role that is- Working collaboratively across the medical and performance departments- Understanding pathology, and how to plan and adjust accordingly- Planning while staying flexible based on athlete response- Managing risk in rehabilitation — the return to high-speed or high-force demands- How much information to share with the athlete — thinking not "when" the athlete will be ready, but "how" the athlete will be ready- What Game Plan is, and how it can help clinicians   Do you want to go deeper with your rehabilitation skills? Explore the full library of practical sports physios and rehabilitation-based masterclasses for all your CPD/ CEU needs with a free 7 day limited access trial. https://sportsmap.com.au/masterclass-library/ Watch the full podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jEhmDDPReM

Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode with Adam Loiacono and Nicol Van Dyk we discuss the topic of injury prevention. We explore:What is injury prevention?Prevalence of injuries in different sportsThe future of injury preventionIndividuality within injury preventionWhat the current evidence supportsTapping into patient's motivation for rehabilitation and prehabilitationInjury prevention protocols – what role do they play?  Return to play protocolsThe role of screening with athletes

On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) is joined by Dr. Kelly Fishman for a conversation about animal mobility, rehabilitation, and the growing field of veterinary physiotherapy. Dr. Kelly shares her expertise in helping animals of all sizes—from beloved pets to farm animals—recover from injuries, maintain strength, and improve their quality of life through specialized rehabilitation techniques and proactive care.The discussion explores the importance of muscle health, mobility, and injury prevention, with Dr. Kelly explaining that animals experience many of the same challenges as humans as they age, including muscle loss, reduced flexibility, and increased risk of injury. She discusses the benefits of muscle-support supplements such as MyOS Pet and how targeted nutrition can help support animals during recovery, aging, and periods of increased physical demand.Doug and Dr. Kelly also examine common injuries among farm animals and active farm dogs, including how persistent limping or changes in movement can signal underlying joint, tendon, or mobility issues that require proper evaluation and treatment. She explains the role of diagnostics, rehabilitation programs, and supportive therapies in helping animals return to healthy activity levels while also emphasizing the importance of preventive care before serious problems develop.Listeners will also learn about the emotional and psychological benefits of animal rehabilitation, as improved mobility can enhance an animal's confidence, comfort, and overall well-being. Dr. Kelly shares success stories from her work and discusses how approaches such as physical therapy, structural care, and thoughtful supplementation are transforming the way owners care for their animals.Throughout the episode, Doug and Dr. Kelly highlight the connection between mobility, longevity, and quality of life, providing valuable information for farmers, ranchers, and pet owners who want to help their animals stay healthier, stronger, and more active.For more on the American Family Farmer…Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.comSocial Media: @GoodDayNetworks

Episode 451: Why Your Physiotherapy Clients Aren't Doing Their Home Exercises (And How to Change That)In today's episode, Anita shares some of the biggest shifts she's made over her 16+ years as a physio that have helped her clients become more consistent and ultimately get better results. This episode is for you if you've ever wondered why so many of your clients aren't following through with their home exercise program.----If you liked this episode of To Birth and Beyond, tell your friends! Find us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to rate/review/subscribe to the show.Want more? Visit www.ToBirthAndBeyond.com and follow us on Instagram @tobirthandbeyondpodcast! Thanks for listening and joining the conversation!----Resources and ReferencesInstagram: @holistichealthphysioAnita's 1:1 virtual mentorship coaching: holistichealthphysio.com/mentorshipEmbodia Home Exercise Platform: embodiaapp.comAtomic Habits by James Clear: jamesclear.com/atomic-habits Show Notes 02:21 - One of the biggest shifts that brought more results for my clients. 03:14 - Strategy 1: One question I always at at their first appointment06:19 - Strategy 2: Habit Stacking08:27 - Strategy 3: Reducing the Friction09:58 - Strategy 4: Dedicated Home Exercise Platform13:41 - Wrapping up the episode14:40 - Anita's 1:1 virtual mentorship coaching

In this episode with Dr Rocco Cavaleri, we explore chronic pain and all of it's complexities. We discuss:·   What is Central sensitisation?·   What is the difference between acute and chronic pain·   Can we treat chronic pain?·   Role of the nervous system in chronic pain·   Clinical recommendations for treating chronic pain patients

Could the shoes you wear every day be making your knee osteoarthritis better or worse? On this week's episode of Joint Action, Kade Paterson joins Professor David Hunter to explain why footwear matters for knee osteoarthritis and how to choose the best shoe for your joints.Associate Professor Kade Paterson is a Principal Research Fellow in the Centre for Health Exercise and Sports Medicine in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and a leader in the field of walking and running biomechanics. His research focuses on lower limb biomechanics and injury, with expertise in how foot-based interventions and footwear influence musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoarthritis. Kade is also a certified sports podiatrist and has published extensively, contributing to over 90 peer‑reviewed papers and presenting internationally. He is an editorial board member for two international journals, is Co-Chair and inaugural steering committee member for the International Foot and Ankle Osteoarthritis Consortium, and President of Sports and Exercise Podiatry Australia.RESOURCESJournal articlesThe Effect of Flat Flexible Versus Stable Supportive Shoes on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms: A Randomized TrialQ&A: Choosing shoes for osteoarthritis painCONNECT WITH USNaia Health: https://www.naiahealth.com.au/st-leonards-hubJoin one of our trials: https://www.osteoarthritisresearch.com.au/current-trialsInstagram: @ProfDavidHunterTwitter: @ProfDavidHunter @jointactionorgEmail: hello@jointaction.infoWebsite: www.jointaction.info/podcastIf you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe to learn more about osteoarthritis from the world's leading experts! And please let us know what you thought by leaving us a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode with Kate Dooley, we explore muscle functional MRI. Kate joins us to discuss:·       What is muscle functional MRI?·       When would you use muscle functional MRI?·       What does muscle functional MRI measure?·       Difference between muscle functional MRI and EMG·       Practical implications for rehabilitation·       Movement strategies in groin pain

Are you living with joint pain and wondering if exercise is actually making it worse? Or maybe you've been told you have osteoarthritis and you're not sure what to try, what to skip, and what's just really expensive hope in a syringe?  We cover: Why osteoarthritis is not a wear and tear disease anymore How the loss of estrogen at menopause drives joint pain in ways most doctors don't fully address What the research actually says about PRP, steroid injections, hyaluronic acid, and supplements (some of this will surprise you) Which exercises are most effective for osteoarthritis The role your mindset and pain perception play in how much you actually hurt   Kim Bennell is a Professor of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and a global leader in musculoskeletal health research. Her work focuses on osteoarthritis, particularly of the knee and hip, with an emphasis on non-surgical management such as exercise, education, and digital health interventions. She has led over 600 high-impact clinical trials and translation initiatives that have shaped international clinical guidelines and practice. Professor Bennell is also recognised for her commitment to improving access to care through scalable, evidence-based programs and for mentoring the next generation of researchers in physiotherapy and rehabilitation science.   Free resources https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy/chesm#patient-resources    Contact Kim Bennel: Facebook: facebook.com/CHESMunimelb Twitter: https://twitter.com/CHESM_unimelb  Website: https://healthsciences.unimelb.edu.au/departments/physiotherapy/chesm   Give thanks to our sponsors: Try Vitali skincare. 20% off with code ZORA here - https://vitaliskincare.com Get Primeadine spermidine by Oxford Healthspan. 15% discount with code ZORA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - https://www.oxfordhealthspan.com/ZORA Get Mitopure Urolithin A by Timeline. 20% discount with code ZORA at https://timeline.com/zora Try MitoQ for optimal mitochondrial health. Code ZORA for 20% off https://mitoq.com/zora   Join the Hack My Age community on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@hackmyage Facebook Page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Hack My Age⁠     Facebook Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠Biohacking Menopause⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠   Biohacking Menopause Private Women's Only Support Group: https://hackmyage.com/biohacking-menopause-membership/ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@⁠HackMyAge⁠    Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HackMyAge.com⁠    For partnership inquiries: https://www.category3.ca/  Some episodes of Hack My Age are supported by partners whose products or services may be discussed during the show. The host may receive compensation or earn a minor commission if you purchase through affiliate links at no extra cost to you. All opinions shared are those of the host and guests, based on personal experience and research, and do not necessarily represent the views of any sponsor. Sponsorships do not imply medical endorsement or approval by any healthcare provider featured on this podcast.

In this episode, we have a discussion with Professor Jeffrey Katz (Rheumatologist) and Professor Ian Harris (Orthopaedic Surgeon) for an alternative viewpoint of Osteoarthritis. We explore:Pathophysiology and Drivers of change in OsteoarthritisThe role of surgery in OsteoarthritisThe relationship to scans/imaging, Osteoarthritis and painThe importance of weight bearing x-rays (Rosenberg view)Role of weight management and lifestyle changes in this populationTimeframe for referring from Physiotherapy to orthopaedic surgeonsManaging patient expectationsMultidisciplinary treatment of patients with OA

We sat down with a double Olympian and silver medallist from the Tokyo Games in GB's first ever quad sculling medal at the Olympics to discuss the journey through the sport, why having fun daily actually makes you go way faster than taking everything too seriously, the power of consistency and staying on the program, winning a bronze medal at senior world championships in the single sculls and starting a business to try and help rowers prevent and manage injuries so that they can enjoy the sport to the fullest.

This episode with hip physiotherapist Mehmet Gem is a snippet taken from his Assessment of Lateral Hip Pain Practical live Q&A session. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their clinical questions and get direct answers from expert presenters.In this episode, Mehmet discusses:Differential diagnosis in lateral hip painInterpretation of symptoms and clinical testsThe role of imaging in assessmentWhen to reassess and adapt your approach

Burnout in our profession is widespread, with most studies reporting prevalence between 8 and 23 per cent, and up to 65 per cent of recent graduates planning to leave physiotherapy within ten years. In this episode, drawing on a recent editorial in the Journal of Physiotherapy by Ky Wynne, I lay out the empirical picture and challenge the dominant framing that burnout is a problem of individual resilience. I share my own story of burning out two years into clinical practice, what shifted before anything else did, and the disposition I've come to see as the antidote to the slow erosion the current climate produces. Key resources Wynne K. Burnout in physiotherapy. Journal of Physiotherapy. 2026;72:87–90. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphys.2025.12.009 Register for the complete shoulder online course Register for The Complete Clinician Mentorship Connect with Jared: Jared on Instagram: @‌shoulder_physio Jared on X: @‌jaredpowell12 See our Disclaimer here: The Shoulder Physio - Disclaimer

In this episode with Melanie MacKinnon, we discuss the new graduate mindset in Physiotherapy. We explore:·  Factors that affect success for new graduates·  Core beliefs and values of Physiotherapy·  How to prevent burnout in new graduates·  Emotional intelligence and how to find your purpose within Physiotherapy·  Managing new graduates expectations within clinical practice

How does your pelvic floor affect your bowel movements? This conversation covers all you never knew you need to know about the physical aspects of doing a poo:How can pelvic health physiotherapy support different types of IBSWhat happens in a pelvic health physio appointmentImplications of straining on the toiletHow menopause can affect pelvic healthAbout ClareClare is a specialist pelvic and digestive health physiotherapist and author, based in London, with a passion to support those of all genders and ages with their pelvic health. She believes in talking openly about taboo topics and ensuring everyone feels comfortable to get support even for problems that may feel embarrassing to talk about. She worked extensively in the NHS before starting up her own private practice and completing multiple advanced courses in pelvic health. Clare is the author of Strong Foundations: Why Pelvic Health Matters, a book that aims to educate all women about their pelvic health, from childhood through to menopause.Website: www.clare-bourne.comSocial media: clarebournephysioBook link: https://amzn.to/48zXauQAbout meMy book - Inside Knowledge for people with IBS & SIBO (find it on Amazon)Get free weekly IBS & SIBO emails - https://mailchi.mp/goodnessme-nutrition.com/h6acndd1bsWork with me3 month Gut Reset - https://www.goodnessme-nutrition.com/consultations/Ready for your gut reset?

In this episode, we discuss working in elite sport. We explore: The sacrifices and demands of working in elite sportHow to get a role in elite sportNon-clinical skills which thrive in elite sportNavigating high pressure environmentsElite sport vs private practiceImportance of clinical reasoning with the elite populationHighlights of working in elite sport

Cindy Phan and Chris Lawry are physiotherapists based at Bundoora Specialist Health Care and providers of the Bryta cognitive motor training program for older adults. In this episode, we explore patient-centred physiotherapy for older adults, including community and geriatric physiotherapy, home visits, goal setting, communication with healthcare teams, and the real-world application of what physiotherapy students learn at university. We also discuss how clinicians stay current with evidence-based practice and why individualised care is so important when working with older adults. Thanks to Chris and Cindy for a great conversation. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction 1:44 What does a typical day in community and geriatric physiotherapy look like? 5:10 Balancing clinician and business owner roles 6:35 Why home visits improve personalised care and goal setting 11:15 Conditions commonly managed in older adults 13:15 When should physiotherapists refer for medical review? 16:00 Communication tips for speaking with referrers and healthcare teams 19:15 Real patient goals and individualised physiotherapy care 27:00 The real-world relevance of what you learn at university 32:15 Staying up to date with evidence in clinical practice 44:50 Final thoughts and how to connect Read more about Chris and Cindy, and the Bryta program, at their practice website Bundoora Specialist Health Care Cindy's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-p-bryta/ Chris' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-lawry-687210115/ Bryta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bryta/ Bryta Instagram: @Brytatraining https://www.instagram.com/brytatraining/ Website: www.bryta.net  Dementia Australia website: https://www.dementia.org.au/ University of Tasmania dementia resources: https://www.utas.edu.au/wicking If you are finding this content helpful, we would appreciate a review and rating for the Physio Foundations podcast. This really helps promote the podcast to others. Hit the follow button and give us a review and 5-star rating! Stay connected: Read more at Perraton.Physio or the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerratonPhysio Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, Instagram and Linked In. This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.

How can movement support you to live well with MS, especially when symptoms like fatigue, pain or balance changes get in the way? Physiotherapist Jody Barber joins Vickie Hadge and Gina Beach to answer community questions on movement, exercise and living well with multiple sclerosis. Drawing on more than 30 years' experience supporting people with neurological conditions, Jody explores how physiotherapy can help with fatigue, pain, balance, spasticity, mobility and confidence. The conversation covers practical ways to adapt movement as symptoms change, why all movement can count, how exercise may support cognition, and when to seek specialist advice. Jody also discusses complementary approaches such as massage, acupuncture, water-based exercise, yoga and relaxation, while emphasising the importance of finding movement that feels enjoyable, manageable and meaningful. This episode is a webinar highlights special – originally recorded as a live Overcoming MS webinar and now edited for the podcast to bring you the key insights, questions and takeaways in one place. Watch this episode on YouTube. Keep reading for the topics, timestamps, and our guest's bio. Watch the original webinar here: https://overcomingms.org/live-well/resources/past-webinars/ask-the-expert-live-with-jody-barber 02:06 Jody's experience supporting people with MS 05:00 Understanding muscle fatigue and adapting exercise 08:55 Complementary therapies for stiffness, soreness and pain 11:31 Rebuilding core strength with functional movement 14:36 Finding MS-friendly yoga and movement classes 16:14 Adapting exercise as mobility needs change 19:07 Managing pain, anxiety and fear of movement 23:59 Sleep difficulties, symptoms and practical routines 29:04 Explaining invisible MS symptoms to others 31:39 Choosing the right physiotherapist for MS care 33:26 Why exercise matters for brain health 34:47 Nerve pain, breathing and gentle movement 37:02 Spasticity, weight bearing and relaxation strategies 39:09 Vestibular symptoms, dizziness and balance support 42:21 Exercise, cognition and brain fog in MS 43:52 Foot drop, mirror therapy and foot mobility 46:20 Simple home exercises using body weight 47:07 Electrical muscle stimulation and foot drop support New to Overcoming MS? Learn why lifestyle matters in MS - begin your journey at our 'Get started' page Connect with others following Overcoming MS on the Live Well Hub Visit the Overcoming MS website Follow us on social media: Facebook Instagram YouTube Pinterest Don't miss out: Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Listen to our archive of Living Well with MS here. Make sure you sign up to our newsletter to hear our latest tips and news about living a full and happy life with MS. Support us: If you enjoy this podcast and want to help us continue creating future podcasts, please leave a donation here. Feel free to share your comments and suggestions for future guests and episode topics by emailing podcast@overcomingms.org. If you like Living Well with MS, please leave a 5-star review.

Physio, runner and friend of the pod Sam Slykhuis joins Elise for a whistle-stop tour of one of the most dreaded words in distance running: stressie! Using Elise's own grade one tibial stress reaction from last year as a case study, Sam breaks down what bone stress actually is, why it happens, the warning signs runners should never ignore, and how to approach rehab without losing your mind. There is plenty of practical gold in this one, including tips on lifting heavy, how plyometrics can support bone health, and why uphill running is not always the safe rehab option people think it is. Plus: Aqua jogging survival tips, treadmill myths, why runners need deload weeks, the problem with chasing numbers on Strava, and the very real danger of skipping long run progressions and then jumping straight back in. A must-listen for any runner. -- Sam Slykhuis is a practicing physiotherapist, runner, surfer and co-owner of Marna Physio in Armstrong Creek and Belmont Physiotherapy Centre in Geelong. With a special interest in running-related injuries, Sam works closely with athletes to help them manage niggles, recover from injury and return to full training. Sam also offers VO2 max and lactate threshold testing to help runners better understand their training zones. He completed his Physiotherapy degree with Honours at Monash University, is a qualified ASCA Strength and Conditioning Coach, and is currently studying a Master's of Sports Physiotherapy through the University of Bath. -- Subscribe to Run With It wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing! -- Follow us on Instagram: @runwithit.pod @elisebeacom -- Marna Physio website -- Intro/outro music by Dan Beacom Graphic design by Kate Scheer

Matt and Kyle recap the Boston Marathon, discussing standout performances, strong Australian results, and how favorable tailwinds can make Boston far faster than many expect despite the course profile. They break down race execution, fast early splits, and why Boston can sometimes race more like a flat fast marathon than people assume. Matt's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattinglisfox/ Matt's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/6248359/ Kyle's Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/3517976/ Kyle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle_weise/ Supporters Club: https://www.sweatelite.co/supporters-club/ Coaching: https://www.sweatelitecoaching.com/matt-fox The conversation then shifts to Kyle's Gold Coast Marathon build, balancing fatherhood and full-time physiotherapy work while preparing for a strong marathon performance. They discuss recent 10K racing as a turning point for confidence and fitness, current weekly mileage, a key 4 x 2K workout, and how shorter races can be used as valuable marathon build checkpoints without needing to be in PB shape. They also cover influencer culture versus elite running performance, tall poppy syndrome, and why attention and actual results often do not align. Kyle explains how to manage niggles, when to seek professional help, and applies that thinking to Matt's calf issue during his return from a sacral stress fracture. The episode finishes with thoughts on doubles versus singles, training cycles beyond the traditional seven-day week, group training benefits, and why learning how to race matters just as much as fitness itself. Timestamps: 00:00 Boston Marathon Recap 02:50 Tailwinds and Fast Times 04:04 Gold Coast Training Update 07:37 Balancing Kids and Mileage 10:06 Recent Workouts and 10K Plans 12:28 Influencers vs Elite Runners 18:50 Handling Niggles and Injury Risk 24:19 Return to Running Philosophy 27:37 Calf Strain Check In 29:24 Hiking And Fatigue Risks 30:09 Doubles Versus Singles 33:57 Easy Run Time Limits 37:04 Beyond The Seven Day Week 40:39 Group Training Versus Solo 43:38 Racing Without PB Pressure 49:59 Short Races In Marathon Builds 53:09 Wrap Up And Next Episode

In this episode with Claire Patella we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of hers - a patient who presents suffering with bilateral Hoffa's Fat pain. We cover:Differential diagnosis of Hoffa's Fat pad painRole of the entire kinetic chainKey, expert tips for management of this conditionSpecific evidence-based exercises for treatmentHow to manage patient setbacksThis episode is closely tied to Claire'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.

What's the understanding and level of awareness of autism in Rwanda? Evas Kyomugisha, our Global Autism Project Partner from Rwanda, talks about the stigma around autism in Rwanda, the different levels of autism acceptance among parents at her center, and how she tries to inspire hope for their children's futures. Evas is the founder and owner of Silver Bells, an autism center in Kigali. Silver Bells offers comprehensive services for families, including Applied Behavior Analysis, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and Music Therapy. Welcome to Autism Tips & Tools, where we highlight the best practical guidance from previous episodes of Autism Knows No Borders. Whether you're a self-advocate, a family member, or a service provider, there's something here for you! This conversation with Evas Kyomugisha was originally released on July 21, 2022. Would you like to hear Evas talk about how the Rwandan government has helped provide services for families? Click the link below for the full conversation and be sure to subscribe to hear more from people connected to autism inspiring change and building community.  Inspiring Hope for Parents in Rwanda, with Evas Kyomugisha Let's work together to transform how the world relates to autism. ----more---- We appreciate your time. If you enjoy this podcast and you'd like to support our mission, please take just a few seconds to share it with one person who you think will find value in it too. Follow us on Instagram: @autismpodcast Join our community on Mighty Networks: Global Autism Community Subscribe to our YouTube channel: Global Autism Project We would love to hear your feedback about the show. Please fill out this short survey to let us know your thoughts: Listener Survey 

This episode is part of the Physio Foundations New Graduate Series, exploring the challenges and opportunities in the first five years after graduation. Kristen Witt is a physiotherapist and founder of Witt Wellness in Sydney, Australia. Krissy is also a Nutritionist and Clinical Pilates instructor and was part of the Monash University Physiotherapy class of 2022. Burnout in early-career physiotherapy is increasingly discussed among new graduates. In this episode, Krissy and I explore the realities of the first five years of physiotherapy practice, including balancing evidence-based care with real-world clinical practice, managing energy and workload, and finding long-term purpose in the profession. We discuss practical strategies for navigating the early years of practice, protecting your energy, seeking mentorship, and building a sustainable and enjoyable physiotherapy career. Thanks to Krissy for a great conversation. Use the timestamps below to jump to relevant sections. In this episode: 0:00 Introduction to the episode and Krissy 4:30 What do you love about being a physiotherapist? 6:40 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist 8:40 I don't know if I want to be a physiotherapist anymore – balancing expectations and reality 14:30 Strategies for managing your energy and avoiding burnout as a physiotherapist? 22:00 How many professional development courses should you do? 24:30 Benefits of having a mentor 29:40 Why are you doing this job? Bigger picture 33:30 How can you avoid burnout?  Practical tips 40:00 A final message of hope – hold on, good things are around the next corner! Read more about Krissy at her practice website Witt Wellness If you are finding this content helpful, we would appreciate a review and rating for the Physio Foundations podcast. This really helps promote the podcast to others. Hit the follow button and give us a review and 5-star rating! Stay connected: Read more at Perraton.Physio or the Perraton Physio LinkedIn page. Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PerratonPhysio Follow @PerratonPhysio on Facebook, Instagram and Linked In. This discussion is intended for health professionals and health professional students. Always seek guidance from a qualified health professional regarding any questions about your health or medical condition.

Discover global trends and innovative practices in physiotherapy as Paula Igualada Martinez, Georgia Walker, and Marie-Pierre Cyr share insights from the ICS-EUS 2025 Physiotherapy Forum. Recorded at ICS-EUS 2025 Abu Dhabi. Through its annual meeting and journal, the International Continence Society (ICS) has been advancing multidisciplinary continence research and education worldwide since 1971. Over 3,000 Urologists, Uro-gynaecologists, Physiotherapists, Nurses and Research Scientists make up ICS, a thriving society dedicated to incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. The Society is growing every day and welcomes you to join us. If you join today, you'll enjoy substantial discounts on ICS Annual Meeting registrations and free journal submissions. Joining ICS is like being welcomed into a big family. Get to know the members and become involved in a vibrant, supportive community of healthcare professionals, dedicated to making a real difference to the lives of people with incontinence.

Guests: Kyra Klein, Physiotherapist & Shamanic Healer | Matthew Johnson, Somatic Therapist Business: Body Language | Squamish, BC | trainbodylanguage.com   What if the pain you feel in your body is actually the voice of something your mind hasn't found words for yet? In this episode, hosts Harmony Slater and Russell Case sit down with two extraordinary healers—Kyra Klein and Matthew Johnson, co-creators of Body Language in Squamish, British Columbia—to explore what it really means to heal the whole human system.   Kyra is Harmony's cousin, reunited through Ancestry.com in one of the most unexpected family stories you'll ever hear. A trained physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and shamanic practitioner, Kyra has spent over a decade learning to read the body's deepest stories through touch, intuition, and energy work. Her partner Matt came to healing through a radically different path—as a nationally ranked sport climbing coach who suppressed his emotions with elite precision, until a family loss and near-death illness shattered everything he thought he knew.   Together, Kyra and Matt have built a practice that bridges physiotherapy, somatic therapy, breathwork, shamanic ceremony, and psychedelic integration—because they've learned that no single modality can heal the whole person.   In this conversation, you'll discover: Why the body stores emotional and traumatic history in physical form How Matt's three-month health crisis—where he lost a third of his body weight and negotiated with death itself—became his initiation into healing What somatic therapy offers that traditional talk therapy cannot How Kyra reads the emotional story underneath physical symptoms through touch The difference between caring for someone and carrying them Why breathwork ceremony can be as powerful as psychedelic medicine What the Pacha Mesa shamanic tradition teaches about reconnecting to the natural world How integration is the missing piece in most healing journeys Why the West is finally waking up to what indigenous and Eastern traditions have always known   This conversation is rich, tender, occasionally hilarious, and deeply grounded in the lived experience of two people who chose to turn toward their own healing—and built a business helping others do the same.   ⭐ Want to go deeper? The full conversation about Harmony and Russell's personal journeys with Kyra and Matt—including their integration experiences—is available exclusively inside the Finding Harmony Community: community-harmonyslater.com   Timestamps [00:00] Welcome to Finding Harmony [01:00] Introducing Today's Theme: Whole Human Healing [03:00] Meet Kyra Klein & Matthew Johnson: Body Language, Squamish BC [06:00] The Ancestry.com Discovery: How Harmony Found Her Cousin [09:00] Soul Collision: How Kyra and Matt Met on Hinge and Knew Immediately [12:00] What It Means to Build a Relationship Around Healing [14:00] Matt's Background: Canadian National Sport Climbing Coach [15:30] The Moment Everything Broke: A Family Loss and a Health Crisis [18:00] Three Months Without Food: Negotiating with Death [21:00] Cashews, Consciousness, and Coming Back [24:00] Kyra's Spiritual Awakening: Spirits in Her Bedroom as a Child [28:00] From High-Performance Sport to Physiotherapy: The Body as Teacher [32:00] Kyra's Approach: Reading the Emotional Story Beneath Physical Symptoms [38:00] The Mind-Body Split: What Western Medicine Got Wrong [40:00] Somatic Therapy: Getting Out of the Story and Back into the Body [44:00] Why Intense Practice Can Be a Way to Avoid Feeling [47:00] Body Language: Learning to Understand What Your Body Is Saying [52:00] How Healing Happens in Stillness [56:00] Matt's Spiritual Awakening Through Meditation [59:00] Kyra's First Psilocybin Journey and the Birth of Something New [01:01:00] Integration: Why Openings Without Integration Don't Stick [01:04:00] The Pacha Mesa Shamanic Tradition: Earth-Honoring Philosophy [01:09:00] Cultural Appropriation and Sacred Transmission [01:11:00] Ceremony, Ritual, and What We've Lost as a Culture [01:14:00] How Kyra and Matt Set Sacred Space for Breathwork Ceremonies [01:18:00] The Power of Collective Healing [01:19:00] Where to Find Body Language   Connect with Kyra & Matt Website: trainbodylanguage.com Instagram: @trainbodylanguage Somatic therapy & psychedelic integration support available virtually (sliding scale pricing) Physiotherapy, shamanic therapy, and holistic sessions in Squamish, BC   Resources Mentioned Gabor Maté – Compassionate Inquiry Professional Training Pacha Mesa Tradition teachers: Robin and Darcy Heart of the Healer tradition How to Change Your Mind – Michael Pollan Ancestry.com   Key Takeaways The body stores emotional and traumatic history as physical pattern Healing is a lifelong path—you either turn toward yourself or you don't Somatic therapy gets you out of your story and back into felt experience Integration is the missing piece in most spiritual and healing journeys Breathwork ceremony can occasion mystical experience without plant medicine You can become addicted to anything—even spiritual practice—as a way to avoid feeling Genuine spiritual connection to the natural world is what the West is hungry for Your outer healer helps clear the path; the healing intelligence lives inside you  

This week, we begin a 4-part series on Unintentional Deaths and Accidents, which are the third-leading cause of death in America.  This category includes poisonings and overdoses, falls, and motor vehicle accidents.  In this episode, you'll discover:—How Dr. Prather was surprised that Accidental Deaths passed Strokes to become the #3 cause of death in the United States. —Why Men are more likely to die than Women in this category.  (And why Lisa really likes Dr. Prather's explanation!)—How drug overdoses, particularly from Opioids, are the main driver of deaths in the category of Poisonings.—Why Dr. Prather says that Structure-Function Care can do a lot to help reduce deaths in this category. —The reason deaths from motor vehicle accidents have actually gone down a bit.   —The astonishing story behind what started the Opioid crisis in America.  And the Big Pharma family behind it all.—The Surgeon General letter to all physicians in 2019 that called on fewer Opioid drugs being prescribed. —How an elderly person who falls and breaks a hip will usually die within two years. —Why balance assessment and treatment are so important for adults over the age of 65.  And how an overwhelming majority of falls happen at home. —The Surgeon General recommendations in 2019 that pain treatment should be prioritized with Structure-Function Care like Chiropractic, Acupuncture, and Physiotherapy instead of addictive prescriptions.  And the scenarios when Opioids are beneficial when used properly.http://www.TheVoiceOfHealthRadio.com*Receive exclusive bonus content as a member of our Voice Of Health Patreon Community:https://www.patreon.com/cw/VoiceofHealthPodcast

In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover:The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out forTreatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retrainingForefoot striking vs rearfoot strikingStep rate vs stride length retrainingThis episode is closely tied to Brad'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.

In this episode of The Consummate Athlete Podcast, Molly interviews returning guest and Physiotherapist Laura Powers: What is Pelvic Health and Pelvic Physiotherapy How Pelvic Health relates to different stages of life  Pelvic health is not just for women or post-pregnancy  What is the Pelvic Floor Signs and symptoms that indicate seeing a pelvic physiotherapist 

Send us a textIn this episode, Jonathan sits down with Alberto & Alessia from Premier Physio to talk about movement, recovery, and the importance of taking care of your body. They share insights on physiotherapy, injury prevention, and how proper rehab supports long-term strength and performance. A great listen for anyone looking to move better and feel stronger.Support the show