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Welcome to The Physio Pulse Podcast, your go-to source for all things physiotherapy!
Hosted by James and Jeff, two passionate and experienced physiotherapists, this podcast hopes to share that passion by delving into the latest research, exploring intriguing case studies, and engaging with clinical discussions to keep you at the forefront of the physiotherapy field.
We bring a dynamic approach to every episode, sharing our expertise, experiences and failures. Hoping to make complex topics accessible and interesting for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
Hosted by James and Jeff, two passionate and experienced physiotherapists, this podcast hopes to share that passion by delving into the latest research, exploring intriguing case studies, and engaging with clinical discussions to keep you at the forefront of the physiotherapy field.
We bring a dynamic approach to every episode, sharing our expertise, experiences and failures. Hoping to make complex topics accessible and interesting for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
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This week we discuss similar cases we have experienced regarding Achilles tendinopathies and ruptures associated with certain types of antibiotics.Please note, this episode is not intended to be medical advice.
This week- Jeff opens a beer- James has a case study- We get into the weird world of scapula's Does scapula movement matter? and if so, when?We look at the 2026 Villa-Dieguez et al paper Clinicians who think scapular dyskinesis is important are more likely to identify it in healthy individualshttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12929090/
A little bit of a different approach this week, we look to a clinical commentary on rehabilitation following a CAM resection in people who also have 'borderline' hip dysplasia.We spend the first half hour going over some basic principles which are fundamental to our critiques, before going over the protocol itself.Please note, nothing in this episode is intended to be medical advice.Find the paper we are discussing HERE
This week we look at a large 2026 Meta Analysis comparing arthritis rates in ACL reconstruction vs conservatively management!- Is there a long term difference in OA rates?- What predicts higher levels of OA?Shah et al 2026 - The Long-term Radiographic Fate of theChronically ACL-Deficient Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Matched Cohort StudiesDOI: 10.1177/03635465251405438
In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of Masters level education, particularly as it applies to job progression within the NHS before moving on to a case study of James' that is all about medial foot pain!Please note, this episode is not intended to give any medical advice.
Today on Physio pulse we discuss the 2026 "PROP OA" studyThe largest study looking at bracing for knee OA https://www.bmj.com/content/392/bmj-2025-086005
Arthroscopic subacromial decompression has cost healthcare systems billions over the decades. No trial to date has demonstrated superiority of this surgery over placebo surgery or an exercise based approach.We run through 10 year results of the FIMPACT trial and discuss... should this surgery still be offered?Please note, this episode is not intended to act as medical advice.
We've had loads of new followers and we thought this week it would be great to revisit one of our first ever episodes looking at the RESTORE trial. CFT treatment for chronic lower back painWe hope you enjoy!
Today we discuss an interesting 2026 paper looking at long term outcomes for Cross Bracing ACL ruptures. DOI: 10.1097/JSM.0000000000001416What is cross bracing?Where did it come from?How does it compare to surgery in an athletic population?
Jeff has been waiting a while to discuss this paper that has been widely shared by a high impact journal (BJSM) and appears to have gained a lot of attention since its publication.Are we justified in heavily critiquing this paper? Are we taking crazy pills?! Is the spin in the abstract a cause for concern and something we should rightly be angry about?Have a read for yourself and let us know your thoughts: https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/9/501
In this episode, we speak with Jack Chew. A huge figure in the world of Physiotherapy Jack reflects on his rapid early career, including becoming the youngest Band 8a Physiotherapist.We then explore the origins of the MSK Reform Movement. Why it emerged, what it set out to challenge, and the resistance it encountered, before discussing Jack’s subsequent move into the CSP, and what he learned trying to enact change from within the system.The conversation finishes by looking forward: what physiotherapy needs to confront, what must change, and how the profession can remain relevant, credible, and fit for the future.This is an honest discussion about professional power, evidence, scope of practice, and leadership, and it’s essential listening for MSK physios, educators, managers, and anyone invested in the future of physiotherapy.We hope you enjoy!Jacks Own Words From Inside the CSPhttps://mskmag.substack.com/p/how-the-sausage-is-made-insights
This week we host the amazing S+C professor, author and coach Dan Cleather to discuss concepts from his lesser talked about books 'The Little Black Book of Training Wisdom' and 'Subvert' (Jeff and James' favourite).Topics include philosophy of science through an anarchist lens, fundamental concepts in coaching people and why Dan is cautious when it comes to adopting language associated with Dynamic Systems Theory.We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!You can find Dan at @dancleather on IG and most definitely search for his books on Amazon!
This week....Jeff causes a PR nightmare for Physio Pulse on social media...How should Physio courses better prepare students for MSK work?We discuss ACL limb symmetry index, is there a better way we can be testing this? or WHEN we test this - https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2017.7285
This week we have an honest discussion about the importance of NOT using some words when chatting with patients, alongside some discussion on how to balance empathy and understanding without losing the clarity of our messages.Please note, this episode is not intended to provide medical advice.
First episode of 2026 - Jeff celebrates reading the right paper - James reminisces about turkey sandwiches We are looking at the 2025 paper - Sprint running mechanics are associated with hamstring strain injury: a 6-month prospective cohort study of 126 elite male footballers
It's the end of the year, and as is tradition (i.e. it's what we did last year) we answer some listener questions, discuss different topics around the MSK world and James drinks some wine.
Our last episode before christmas! Hot off the press and only a month old, published in November 2025 What can we learn about the types of sport people try to return to after rotator cuff repairs. Do overhead athletes struggle more? and what are the risk factors for failure to return to sport?
This weeks guest is Dr. Jarred Boyd, head of physical therapy at the Memphis Grizzlies and an expert in critical thinking when it comes to reasoning out rehabilitation.In this episode, we dive straight into how Jarred uses dynamic systems theory, the theory of affordances and attractor states in his clinical reasoning. We have a post on our instagram page to explain these terms a little more however if you don't have the time and are unfamiliar, ask chatGPT to give you a rundown!This is an incredible episode that we guarantee you will pick new things up from if you listen back.Make sure to give Jarred a follow on social media and check out his episodes on other podcast platforms as there is a lot of topics we didn't even attempt to discuss with him already doing such a great job on those! (Forward Physio, E3 Rehab, Rethinking Rehab)
This week James and Jeff tread the tightrope of Physiotherapy...Plenty of clowning about...A circus acrobat with 8 months of worsening big toe painWhat are your differentials? Would you investigate?How would you treat this?When does surgery become the right option?
We dive into a placebo comparison paper for the GLAD programme which has been growing over the past few years as a structured exercise approach to manage osteoarthritis.How does it shape up to open label placebo injections? What are our thoughts on the nuances of the study, and the positives / negatives of the GLAD programme?Please note, nothing in this episode is intended to be medical advice.
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