Physio Network

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

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Kate is a physiotherapist, researcher, and Lecturer in Physiotherapy at Charles Sturt University who completed her PhD in 2022, with expertise in sports injury prevention, athlete-centred rehabilitation, and groin pain. She leads funded research in female athlete health, has published extensively in high-impact journals, and supports clinician-led research through the Musculoskeletal Research In Practice Network, with a mission to improve the quality, visibility, and gender equity of sports research.
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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 Osteoarthritis
The role of surgery in Osteoarthritis
The relationship to scans/imaging, Osteoarthritis and pain
The importance of weight bearing x-rays (Rosenberg view)
Role of weight management and lifestyle changes in this population
Timeframe for referring from Physiotherapy to orthopaedic surgeons
Managing patient expectations
Multidisciplinary treatment of patients with OA
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Dr Katz is Professor of Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and Vice Chair for Orthopedic Research at Mass General Brigham in Boston.  He is a practicing rheumatologist and clinical investigator with a focus on prevention and management of osteoarthritis and the role of surgical and nonoperative strategies in musculoskeletal disorders.
Dr Ian Harris is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at UNSW and Honorary Professor at the School of Public Health at the University of Sydney. A practicing orthopaedic surgeon with an interest in the evidence for surgical procedures and discriminating between perception and reality in surgical effectiveness.
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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 pain
Interpretation of symptoms and clinical tests
The role of imaging in assessment
When to reassess and adapt your approach
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Mehmet Gem is a specialist hip physiotherapist based in Exeter, UK. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science, an MSc in Physiotherapy, and a PGDip in Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He has over 16 years of experience in musculoskeletal physiotherapy, with the past 12 years focused on hip and groin conditions, including FAI syndrome. Mehmet now runs a specialist hip pain clinic and teaches healthcare professionals through hip-specific professional development.
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In this episode with Mitchell Selhorst, we discuss a recent paper in which he was lead author looking at standard care of spondylolysis. We explore:  
·       What is spondylolysis?
·       Prevalence of spondylolysis
·       Standard care of spondylolysis
·       Evidence based care of spondylolysis e.g. “Immediate functional progression program”
·       Role of education in this population
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Mitchell Selhorst is a physical therapist at Nationwide Children's Hospital in the Sports and Orthopedic Physical Therapy department. He is a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist and is also a certified orthopedic manual therapist. He received his Masters in Physical Therapy from The Ohio State University and recently completed a transitional Doctorate program at Evidence in Motion.  
Reference to paper discussed in this podcast episode: Selhorst M, Sweeney E, Martin LC, et al. Immediate physical therapy is beneficial for adolescent athletes with active lumbar spondylolysis: a multicentre randomised trial, British Journal of Sports Medicine 2026;60:125-132.
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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
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Melanie MacKinnon is a physiotherapist, clinic owner, and Assistant Professor (Teaching Stream) at the University of Toronto, with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Manual and Manipulative Physiotherapists (FCAMPT). Her work focuses on helping physiotherapists navigate the transition from training to real-world practice, ethically and effectively. She is currently completing a PhD in Health Professions Education.
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