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• Ep 180 - Foot & Ankle Injuries: Common Mistakes, Tips & Tricks with Liz Bayley

  💭” Toes in extension is the position to train the foot in because it's functional - that's where we produce force.’’ - Liz BayleyOur guest Liz Bayley MSc, MCSP, HCPC, is a specialist dance physio with ‘Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance’ in London and was the head physio on Disney’s ‘The Lion King’, from 2021-2024 in London’s West End. Outside of dance, she has worked with Middlesbrough Football club, players from the UAE Pro League, and the National Basketball Association in the USA. Liz teaches international courses on the foot and ankle, and dance specific physiotherapy. In January 2025, she was a speaker at Sports Kongres in Copenhagen, talking about hypermobility and injury prevention in dancers. She wrote the section on ‘Posterior Ankle Impingement’ for the new edition of ‘Clinical Sports Medicine’, which will be released in 2026. Liz works with professional dancers in London, in shows such as ‘Mary Poppins’, ‘Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake’, and ‘Back to the Future’. She manages injuries in dancers around the world via telehealth, including European Ballet companies and world champion Irish Dancers, returning them to competition level. 📚You will learn about:Common foot and ankle injuries by region Key tips for subjective and objective assessmentTreatment strategiesRehab mistakes to avoid, dancer-specific insights, and more🔎 Liz Bayley’s resources of information: Social media, podcastsIADMS Journal of Dance Medicine & Science, The BMJ, and JOSPTReliability testing of foot and ankle strength specific to Ballet using the ForceFrame and DynaMo by I. Thotawatta, A. Azevedo, S. Mayes, S. Bryce, E. Rio📲 Liz Bayley’s contact information: Website: https://lizbayleyphysio.com/ 🐦X: @lizbayleyphysio💻LinkedIn: Liz Bayley📸Instagram: liz_bayley_physio✉️[email protected] PS: To join the HEP interest list, please click here: https://www.ptprotalk.com/hep-interest🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ [email protected] Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: ⁠⁠ NeckCare⁠⁠ and⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Ep 179 - Assessing Neck Function with the NeckCare System with Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir

  💭”The NeckCare system is a medical device that streams head movement data and is intended to evaluate the functional performance of the cervical spine. ’’ - Dr. Jóna ÓlafsdóttirOur guest Dr. Jóna Marín Ólafsdóttir, Ph.D, is Chief Research Officer at NeckCare, a medical technology company developing innovative solutions for the clinical assessment and rehabilitation of cervical spine disorders. At the intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and healthcare, her team is driving advancements in data-driven rehabilitation approaches that empower clinicians to make faster, smarter decisions and deliver more personalized care.With a Ph.D. in biomechanics and degrees in mechanical engineering and mechatronics, Jóna’s expertise spans human movement analysis, modeling and simulation of neuromuscular responses, wearable sensors for clinical applications, and digital health innovation. At NeckCare, she is on a mission to advance the adoption of technology and quantitative methods in neck rehabilitation, helping clinicians and patients achieve better neck health outcomes.📚You will learn about:How NeckCare is revolutionizing neck assessment through real-time data and sensor technology, measuring ROM, joint position error, and sensorimotor control.How clinicians apply these insights in treatment and research.How NeckCare helps clinicians overcome tech challenges and boost patient motivation, and much more.🔎 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s resources of information: Dr. Julia Treleaven’s workProfessor Gwendolen Jull’s researchProfessor Deborah Falla BPhty(Hons), PhDManagement of Neck Pain Disorders: a research informed approach - by Gwendolen Jull, Deborah Falla, Julia Treleaven, Shaun O'LearyDr. John J. Leddy - University of BuffaloKelly Cheever Julie Hides📲 Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir’s contact information: Website: https://neckcare.com/ 🐦X: @Neckcare💻LinkedIn: NeckCare📱Facebook: NeckCare📸Instagram: neckcare_officialPS: To join the HEP interest list, please click here: https://www.ptprotalk.com/hep-interest🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ [email protected] Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: ⁠ NeckCare⁠ and⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠

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• Ep 178 - Pain Medications in Low Back Pain: What’s Next? With Dr. Giovanni Ferreira

  💭” Sciatica is a very good example of a subgroup of people with chronic back pain for which there isn’t any - or at least not reliable - evidence to guide a clinical decision regarding pain medicine.’’ - Dr. Giovanni FerreiraOur guest Dr. Giovanni Ferreira BAppSc (Phty), PhD, is a Senior research fellow at The Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District and The University of Sydney. Giovanni’s research investigates the effectiveness of innovative pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions and new models of care to improve outcomes for people with musculoskeletal pain. In 2022, NewsCorp Australia recognised Dr Ferreira as one of Australia’s top 20 medical researchers under 40. Dr Ferreira holds leadership positions in the Australia & New Zealand Musculoskeletal (ANZMUSC), the Australia & New Zealand Low Back Pain Research Network (ANZBAC) as Co-Chair of the ECR committee and leader of the stratified (personalised) medicine theme, and Sydney Health Partner’s Musculoskeletal Clinical Academic Group. 📚You will learn about:The effectiveness and recommended use of pain medications for chronic low back pain. Research gaps and challenges in treating sciatica with medications. The potential of precision medicine and biomarkers to improve treatment. Current research and future directions in personalized pain management.  🔎 Dr. Giovanni Ferreira’s resources of information: WHO guideline for non-surgical management of chronic primary low back pain in adults in primary and community care settingsLow back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and managementhttps://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng59/chapter/Recommendations-for-research📲 Dr. Giovanni Ferreira’s contact information: Email: [email protected] 🐦X: @giovanni_ef💻LinkedIn: Giovanni FerreiraEmail: [email protected]: To join the HEP interest list, please click here: https://www.ptprotalk.com/hep-interest🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠🐦Twitter⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ [email protected] Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:  NeckCare and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

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• Ep 177 - From One PT Clinic to 100: Amit Gaglani’s Journey with Private Equity with Amit Gaglani

  💭”I became one of the founding partners in a private equity group, and we grew to 100 clinics in 15 states.’’ - Amit GaglaniOur guest Amit Gaglani PT, OCS, is a physical therapist turned healthcare entrepreneur and business coach. After scaling his own practice to 100 locations across 15 states and achieving a successful private equity exit, he now helps other healthcare practice owners grow, optimize operations, and build high-value businesses. As founder of AG Management Consulting, Amit brings real-world experience and strategic insight to help clinicians become confident CEOs.📚You will learn about:His business journey Key business metrics PT owners should track Marketing tips for small clinics to stand out Building systems and structure to support growth, and more 🔎 Dr Amit Gaglani’s resources of information: Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon LechterE-Myth by Michael E. Gerber📲 Dr Amit Gaglani’s contact information: Email: [email protected]: www.agmgmtinc.com🐦X: @agmgmtinc📱Facebook: AG Management Consultancy Inc. 💻LinkedIn: Amit Gaglani PT, OCS 📸Instagram: @aag_110 🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ 👉Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey 🎙Join our⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠🐦Twitter⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ [email protected] Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like: Urban Poling, NeckCare and⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠

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• Ep 175 - Managing Radicular Syndrome: MDT and Epidural Injections in Lumbar Disc Herniation with Hans van Helvoirt

  💭” We took away a little bit of that nerve inflammation, and it gave us space to move again. If it’s inflamed, it’s swollen—you can’t move.’’ - Hans van HelvoirtOur guest, Hans van Helvoirt, BSc, MA, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist who earned his manual therapy certification in the Maitland Concept in 1990 and completed the McKenzie Diploma in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT) in 1992 in Wellington, New Zealand. He has taught MDT internationally and presented at global conferences since 1993, focusing on its role in the biopsychosocial model and in anesthesiology. Hans works as a consultant at Rugpoli Brabant in Tilburg, the Netherlands, a center for manual medicine and pain management. He collaborates with VU University Amsterdam on MDT-anesthesiology research and serves on the Faculty Council and Public Health Committee of the McKenzie Institute International. In 2017, he received the Institute’s “Bronze Lady” Extension Award for his research.📚You will learn about:How epidural steroid injections affect MDT classificationThe potential of combining MDT with epidural steroid injections to prevent surgeryKey findings from a randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of this combined approachWhen and which patients' we should refer for epidural injections and more🔎 Hans van Helvoirt’s resources of information: Rapid non-surgical recovery of chronic sciatica and neurological deficit: A case report by Hans van Helvoirt, Charles N Aprill, Ronald DonelsonTransforaminal epidural steroid injections followed by mechanical diagnosis and therapy to prevent surgery for lumbar disc herniation by Hans van Helvoirt et al.Masterclass MDT management of radicular syndromeReliability of the McKenzie Method of Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy in the examination of spinal pain, including the OTHER classifications Reliability of the McKenzie Method in spinal painEffectiveness and cost-effectiveness of mechanical diagnosis and treatment combined with transforaminal epidural steroid injections for patients on a waiting list for surgery for a chronic lumbar herniated disc: a randomized controlled trial and economic evaluation📲 Hans van Helvoirt’s  contact information: 💻LinkedIn: Hans van Helvoirt, M.A., dip MDT/MT🎥Link to interview on⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 👉⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Here is the ⁠link⁠ for the quick survey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎙Join our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive podcast updates📸⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📱⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🐦⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📩Email⁠ [email protected] Pro Talk Podcast is only possible with the support of forward-looking and innovative companies like:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NeckCare ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠SaraHealth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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