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108. Cervical spine referred shoulder pain assessment, diagnosis & treatment with Jo Gibson

Release Date: 12/07/2020

170. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) injuries with Dr Lachlan Giles

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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) is a popular grappling-based martial art that uses joint locks and chokes to subdue or submit opponents. It’s an intense, physically demanding sport with complex movements and submission techniques that involve a risk of injury, particularly to the knees, shoulders, elbows, neck, and lower back. It’s important for Physiotherapists and health professionals who treat BJJ athletes to understand the different mechanisms of injury, movements and positions athletes need to be able to perform, so they can develop successful rehabilitation programs, and safely and...

169. Beyond stretching: How to create lasting flexibility. Physio Edge Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom

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Static stretching has long been used to improve flexibility, but research shows its effects are often short-lived. So how can you help patients achieve lasting improvements? In this episode, Tom Goom (Running Physio) explores exercises you can provide to patients to increase muscle fascicle length, improve flexibility, and reduce injury risk. You’ll discover: Why static stretching alone may not create long-term flexibility gains Exercises to improve muscle length and function Key training parameters for effective flexibility training Strategies to maintain flexibility improvements...

168. How to explain shoulder pain to patients. Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson

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How do the terms we use influence a patient’s understanding of their shoulder pain, their recovery expectations, and even their treatment choices? In this episode of the Physio Edge Shoulder Success Podcast, Jo Gibson (Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Physio), explores the power of language in physiotherapy and how our explanations can either support or hinder a patient’s progress. Drawing on research and real-world clinical experience, Jo discusses a compelling case study: Persistent shoulder pain after multiple treatments – A patient with years of ongoing pain, failed...

167. Bones, them strong bones: How to use bone loading programs. Physio Edge Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom

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Bone strength and density are vital in your running and sporting patients who can experience bone stress injuries (BSI’s), and also as patients get older and more vulnerable to falls and fractures. How can you improve bone strength in patients following a bone stress injury such as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome or stress fractures, or in other patients that you’d like to improve bone density or strength? Traditional approaches to strength and conditioning may not always address the needs of your patients recovering from bone stress injuries. That’s where bone loading programs come...

166. To tape or not to tape? Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson

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Taping: does it really help patients with shoulder pain, or is it just a brightly coloured placebo? In this thought-provoking episode of the Physio Edge Shoulder Success Podcast, Jo Gibson, upper limb rehab specialist at Rehab for Performance, unpacks the complexities of taping in shoulder rehabilitation. Drawing from the latest evidence and her extensive experience with shoulder pain, Jo shares two compelling case studies and whether taping was useful in the treatment of: Volleyball player post-stabilisation surgery – Despite passing all return-to-play criteria, this patient struggled...

165. Busting hip pain myths with Mehmet Gem

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Join hosts David Pope and The Hip Physio - Mehmet Gem as they dive deep into the myths and misconceptions surrounding hip and groin pain. This podcast explores common myths about glutes and hip flexors, effective rehab exercises, and how to accurately assess and treat various hip conditions. Get free access to the "Tricky tendons" infographic series Unlock the secrets of successful tendinopathy assessment and treatment with this free infographic series for therapists. Links Chapter markes: 00:00 Intro 00:27 Getting to know Mehmet 03:11 Glute myths and...

164. Case study: Rotator cuff tear + arm symptoms. Physio Edge Shoulder Success podcast with Jo Gibson

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Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Jo Gibson explores an intriguing case of an 84-year-old man with a massive rotator cuff tear of the supraspinatus and partial subscapularis tear. Despite his long history of shoulder issues, he’s improving, but constant pain and intermittent numbness in his posterior arm and into his hand complicate the situation. In this podcast, you’ll explore: What a massive rotator cuff tear (MRCT) is Common pain patterns with rotator cuff tears Why the Suprascapular nerve can be affected in MRCT’s How to set realistic expectations with patients about their...

163. ACL treatment options and cross-bracing with Clare Walsh

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ACL injuries result in significant time away from sport and distress for patients. The variety of management options, from surgical intervention to non-surgical management and rehabilitation protocols, often makes us uncertain when educating and helping patients choose the most appropriate care for their needs and goals. Recently, a new non-operative ACL injury management pathway called the “Cross bracing protocol” has been pioneered and developed by Dr Tom Cross and Tom’s father (the late Orthopaedic surgeon) Dr Merv Cross. This protocol offers a promising alternative for patients with...

162. Three top tips for treating runners with a meniscal injury. Physio Edge Track record: Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom

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How can you treat patients who experience knee pain and swelling during and after running? If you suspect their symptoms are caused by a meniscal injury, how can you rehab and return these patients to running without surgery? In this Physio Edge: Running repairs podcast with Tom Goom, you’ll explore meniscal injuries in runners, recent research on runners with meniscal tears, and how to provide effective non-surgical management. You’ll discover: Initial steps for managing pain and swelling in affected runners. Techniques to restore and maintain range of movement. Strategies for...

161. Overcoming persistent shoulder pain in tennis players with Jo Gibson

Physio Edge podcast

Jo Gibson (Upper Limb Rehabilitation Specialist Physio) discusses the keys to successfully treat persistent anterior shoulder pain in two tennis players who had not recovered despite previous extensive rehab. In this podcast Jo explores what to include in your rehab of sportspeople who place large demands on their shoulders, elements commonly overlooked in shoulder rehab and how to address patients’ psychosocial factors, fears and beliefs to successfully treat persistent shoulder pain. The handout for this podcast consists of a transcript and research articles referenced...

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When is shoulder pain from the C/sp? When a patient presents with shoulder pain and stiffness, how can C/Sp referral be identified? If a patient has full neck range of movement, and neck movements don’t reproduce shoulder pain, can their pain still be from the C/sp?

Recent research shows that including treatment of the C/sp can improve results in up to ⅓ of shoulder pain patients. In this video with Jo Gibson (Clinical Physiotherapy Specialist) discover how to identify, assess and treat patients with cervical referral, including:

What history and pain features will patients with cervical referred shoulder pain report?
What assessment tests can be performed to diagnose or rule out the C/Sp involvement in shoulder pain?
What information does palpation and repeated movements in the objective assessment provide?
What does the research reveal about cervical referred shoulder pain?
What biopsychosocial factors may be involved in cervical referred shoulder pain?
How can manual therapy to the C/Sp improve shoulder range of movement?
What education can be provided to patients with cervical spine referral?
What exercises and exercise variations may be used to improve cervical referred shoulder pain?
Are upper muscle fibres of trapezius “overactive” or are these muscles actually weak?
What exercises can be used for upper traps in C/sp referred shoulder pain?
What manual therapy can be used for C/sp referred shoulder pain?
Does the thorax get “stiff”, and what exercises help improve thoracic range of movement?

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Free webinar “5 common mistakes therapists make with shoulder pain, and what to do about them” with Jo Gibson

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Frozen and stiff shoulder assessment & treatment with Jo Gibson

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Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson

Improve your assessment and treatment of shoulder pain with the Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson, now available for enrolment at clinicaledge.co/shouldersuccess

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Free webinar “5 common mistakes therapists make with shoulder pain, and what to do about them” with Jo Gibson

Frozen and stiff shoulder assessment & treatment with Jo Gibson

Shoulder: Steps to Success online course with Jo Gibson

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