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In this episode we explore all things to do with managing patients with Osteoporosis. We cover:Factors to consider in treating patients with OsteoporosisImportance of fall risk in fracture riskRisk assessment calculators and how to use theseExercise prescription with this patient population, including those with vertebral fracturesRecommendations regarding more structured exercise/involvement in sportsRisks clinicians need to be aware of in this patient populationWant to learn more about managing patients with Osteoporosis? Lora recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us, called “Strategies for Osteoporosis Management and Fracture Prevention” where she goes into further depth on managing patients with low bone density. 👉🏻 You can watch her class now with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/masterclass-giangregorioLora Giangregorio, PhD is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of Waterloo, and a Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging. She completed her PhD in Human Biodynamics at McMaster University. She leads the Bone Health and Exercise Science Lab, where her team conducts research on physical activity for older adults and people with osteoporosis. If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

In this episode with Dr Anthony Teoli, we explore a recent paper looking at therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA. We discuss:Treatment effects of specific interventionsSimplistic views in patient improvementPotential mechanisms for patient improvementRole of anti-inflammatoriesExercise as treatment for knee and hip OA👉🏻 See Anthony’s full Research Review here - https://physio.network/reviews-teoliDr Anthony Teoli has a Master's in Physiotherapy and a PhD in Rehabilitation Science from McGill University. He works as a physiotherapist specialising in knee osteoarthritis research and clinical outcomes post-knee replacement. He is also the founder of InfoPhysiotherapy, an online platform offering evidence-based courses for rehabilitation professionals.Reference to article: Runhaar J, Holden M, Hattle M, Quicke J, Healey E, van der Windt D, Dziedzic K, Middelkoop M, Bierma-Zeinstra S, Foster N, The STEER OA Patient Advisory Group; The STEER OA Patient Advisory Group (2023) Mechanisms of action of therapeutic exercise for knee and hip OA remain a black box phenomenon: an individual patient data mediation study with the OA Trial Bank. RMD Open, 9(3). If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

Introducing our new, longer form podcast, Physio Discussed, where 2 expert guests and our host explore everything you need to know about your favourite topics!In this episode, we discuss exercise during pregnancy and postpartum. We explore: Pelvic floor screening and assessmentsReturn to sport after pregnancyPelvic floor rehabilitationCreating training programs for pelvic floor dysfunctionCompression garments in pelvic healthSilvia Giagio is a PhD physiotherapist and researcher at the University of Bologna. Her research primarily focuses on pelvic floor health within the field of sports medicine. She has applied her personal and clinical experiences in sports, along with her passion for pelvic floor rehabilitation, to this research area. Currently, she collaborates with World Athletics as research consultant, promoting worldwide initiatives for élite athletes' pelvic health.Gráinne Donnelly is an Advanced Physiotherapist in pelvic health, doctoral research student at Cardiff Metropolitan University and the current Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Pelvic, Obstetric and Gynaecological Physiotherapy. Her research focuses include i) postpartum return to sport and pelvic floor dysfunction and ii) diastasis rectus abdominis.Link to the screening tool discussed in this episode (open access) - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/57/14/899 If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio

In this episode, we chat with Dr Heather Linden who discusses her role as the senior director of medicine in the UFC and the unique nature of working with athletes within this sport. We explore: The unique role of working with a UFC athleteSpecific injuries seen in this athlete populationThe mindset of these athletes and how to utilise this in an athlete’s rehabilitationThe pathway of working with the UFCDr. Heather Linden serves as the Senior Director of Physical Therapy at the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI). She oversees the sports medicine departments at both UFCPI locations in Las Vegas, NV, and Shanghai, China. In 2022, Heather received the prestigious “Trainer of the Year” honor at the World MMA Awards. Prior to her role with the UFC, she was part of the Sports Medicine Division at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and also led an outpatient orthopedic clinic in Los Angeles.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio