In this episode, we discuss manual therapy. We explore:

• Patient expectations of manual therapy
• How does manual therapy work?
• Current evidence for manual therapy
• Is manual therapy an important part of our Physiotherapy toolkit?
• How is the current teaching of manual therapy?
• What is the future of manual therapy in Physiotherapy?
• How manual therapy differs between the public and private settings

Johnny Smith is the Director of Thorpes Physiotherapy and has worked in private practice for the last 11 years. Prior to that, he was an Extended Scope Physiotherapist in the NHS. He qualified in 2003 and completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal Medicine in 2008. He have been teaching with SOMM since 2008 and is currently the Chair of Education for the Society and Module Coordinator for the Foundation courses. He is also an injection therapist.

Darren currently works as an Advanced Clinical Physiotherapist in Cumbria. He qualified from Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009 and has worked in a variety of settings in the NHS over the past 16 years. He completed his MSc in Musculoskeletal medicine in 2017 and following this completed my Teaching Fellowship with SOMM and have been lecturing on SOMM courses since then. He is now a module co-ordinator on the foundation diploma. He is an injection therapist and a non-medical prescriber.

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Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network

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In this episode, we discuss everything about hip dysplasia. We explore:

• How hip dysplasia presents and common misdiagnosis
• Key subjective questioning
• Milestones in childhood and the relevance for hip dysplasia
• Importance of education around the pathology

Want to learn more about Hip dysplasia? Alesha Coonan and Dr Michael O’Brien recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “The Clinician’s Guide to Hip Dysplasia: Assess, Treat, Manage” where they go into further depth on this topic.

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Alesha is a titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist who works at Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) Sports Medicine in Melbourne, Australia, treating a wide variety of hip and groin conditions. In addition, she is a tutor with the Hip & Groin Clinic, who provide courses to experienced physiotherapists in the management of hip and groin pathologies. She is involved in clinical research looking into the management of adolescent and adult hip dysplasia and has recently completed a trial looking into the treatment of circus performers with hip pain.

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Our host is @Sarahyule from Physio Network

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In this episode with Jason Tuori, we explore an interesting case study on an elite endurance athlete who presents with Achilles tendinopathy seven months prior to competing in a marathon. We cover:

• Key signs of Achilles tendinopathy in the subjective and objective exam
• Calf strengthening in Achilles tendinopathy
• Plantar flexion force production and it’s role in rehabilitation
• Return to run algorithm
• Role of mental health in running and individualised rehabilitation programs

This episode is closely tied to Jason’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.

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Jason Tuori is a sports physical therapist and performance coach in Atlanta, GA, currently serving as the head physical therapist for Overtime Elite. He is a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist with residency training from the University of Rochester and co-instructor of the continuing education course Dungeons & Dynamometers. His clinical interests include hip, ankle, and overuse injuries, and he has presented nationally on athletic injuries, strength training, footwear, and return-to-sport testing while also serving leadership roles within the American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy.

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