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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 pain
Role of the entire kinetic chain
Key, expert tips for management of this condition
Specific evidence-based exercises for treatment
How to manage patient setbacks
This 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.

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Claire Robertson qualified in 1994 with a BSc(hons) Physiotherapy. She has since obtained her MSc Physiotherapy, in 2003, and PGCE in 2006. Claire has worked in the NHS, academia and private practice, and currently runs a specialist patellofemoral clinic at Fortius, London spending an hour per patient and liaising closely with their treating clinician. Claire has lectured internationally and has many research papers and editorials published in internationally peer-reviewed journals.  
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In this episode with Cliff, we discuss the use of shockwave therapy for treatment of tendinopathies. We discuss:
Different treatment modalities for tendinopathy
Role of shockwave in treatment of tendinopathy and plantar fasciitis
Achilles Insertional Tendinopathy vs Mid-portion Tendinopathy
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Cliff Eaton is a chartered Physiotherapist and a Clinical Specialist at Enovis. He specialises in the work of shockwave for all conditions and has extensive experience in this area. He is both a researcher and author and educates about electromodalities, including through his current role as a Clinical Specialist. 
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In this episode with Tim Retchford we discuss his recent experience of working with the athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We discuss:
Key Roles of the Physiotherapist in this environment
Working with Olympic athletes in the lead up to the Olympic Games 
Working in a Multidisciplinary Environment
How a Physiotherapist can enhance team rapport and dynamics
What you can do to help break into working with elite sport
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Dr Tim Retchford is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Tim coordinates and teaches the musculoskeletal subjects at Charles Sturt University along with working on research projects in partnership with University of Canberra, Snow Australia and Albury Wodonga Health. Outside of his role as a lecturer, Tim has maintained his clinical practice, particularly in elite sport as he has worked with the Australian Cross Country Ski team for the past 15+ years. 
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In this episode, we discuss all things “throwing injuries”. We explore: 
Load management and the bodies response to load
Signs of overload/fatigue vs development in athletes
Acute:Chronic Workloads
Balancing performance and injury risk
Programming a modern throwing program
Avoiding acute loading spikes in elite sport
This episode is closely tied to Mike’s case study he did with us called “UCL injury in a Baseball Athlete”. 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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Dr. Mike Reinold is a globally recognized expert in physical therapy, sports medicine, and performance, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention for athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, while also helping people of all ages return to activity. He is co-founder and president of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Waltham, MA, and has extensive experience with Major League Baseball, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox, where he developed programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance. 
Professor Tim Gabbett has over 30 years experience working as an applied sport scientist with athletes and coaches from a wide range of sports. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology and has completed a second PhD in Applied Sport Science, with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition. Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Olympic Games cycles and continues to work as an advisor for several high performance organizations around the world. 
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