The Podiatry Systems Podcast

In this episode, Alex talks about an insight into how the common approach to musculoskeletal medicine can lead to imposter syndrome and some tips on how to create a framework to combat it.The idea for this episode was from insights of Laura Rathbone, Advanced Neuromusculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Pain Coach. Follow her on instagram: @laura.paincoachIf you want to follow Alex, you can find him on Instagram and FacebookIG: @makingsenseinpodiatryFB: @makingsensepodYou can also find Alex's upcoming courses.Live workshopsOnline Courses/Webinars

Join Podiatrist and Strength and Condition Coaches, Alex Murray, Patrick Doan, Angus McDonald and Tayla Forland as they talk about how they've integrated and improved their clinical practice by using the principles and lessons of Strength and Conditioning.They touch on topics such as:🏋️‍♂️ What is Strength and Conditioning as a concept and as a profession🧑‍⚕️ What are the principles of S+C and how they upgrade your clinical rehabilitation💡 How does an S+C mindset and approach differ from traditional rehabilitation🦵 How our clinical practice benefited after receiving S+C training💸 Financial benefits of being a strength and conditioning coach in addition to a PodiatristA recording of our online panel discussion. Find the full video here:www.podiatrysystems.com.au/sandcdiscussion

In this episode Alex chats with Dr Oliver Thomson, an Osteopath, researcher, university lectuerer and another communication and education partner for CauseHealth. They discuss Oliver's current roles as a qualitative researcher, university lecturer and clinician and how CauseHealth philosophy has helped him and how he understands musculoskeletal pain. They highlight in order to understand the patient in front of you, having an understanding of qualitative as well as quantitate research is imperative. Want to hear more from Oliver. Follow him on:Instagram @droliver_tTwitter @Dr_OliverT_PhD He is the host of the podcast, The Words Matter Podcast. Follow it on:Instagram @thewordsmatterpodcastTwitter @WordsClinical You can also learn more on his websites:https://www.wordsmatter-education.com/https://www.droliverthomson.com/ 

In this week's review, Alex looks into the use of isometric exercises in the management of tendinopathy and specifically its use for acute pain management. He talks about the lack evidence for isometrics, how he uses them in clinical practice as well as general tendon loading paradigms overall. The full article can be found here:https://tinyurl.com/isotendonpainrelief

In this episode Alex chats with Dr Mark Kargela, a Physical Therapist and another communication and education partner for CauseHealth. They discuss how and why Mark has been influenced his clinical practice, explore how it allows him to treat patients as individuals and present some examples from his clinical practice, including the language he uses to navigate these encounters! Want to hear more from Mark. Follow him on:Twitter and Instagram @MKargelaDPT Check out his education website/platform:www.modernpaincare.com

In this week's research review, Alex looks at another OA related paper, this time specifically in the 1st MTPJ. He discusses how this study finds that occupational activity or heel use isn't associated with increased risk of radiographic arthritis in the 1st MTPJ, the importance difference between radiographic and symptomatic OA in research and what this means for how we think about OA. Full article:https://tinyurl.com/1stMTPJOAOCCUPATION

In this week's research review, Alex explores the relationship between cartilage loss and osteoarthritis related pain.The focus in the management and prevention of future deterioration of osteoarthritis pain has focused around the concept of chondral surface protection and in some cases regeneration. However, there has never been an established link showing a definitive relationship between loss of cartilage leading to increased pain.This is the question this study looks to answer and it's an interesting one! Article link:https://tinyurl.com/cartilageOApain

This week's research review is on how language can impact musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Alex goes through the article by Mike Stewart, pointing out how our words have meaning and the reasons why they can cause both positive and negative impact on our rehabilitation. The article is open access and can be found here:https://tinyurl.com/sticksandstonesmsk

It's very exciting to announce that we've launched our new communication course! Do you want to take your consults to the NEXT LEVEL!?Our communication course teaches you how to: 👍 Get more patient buy-in to treatment plans 🗣 Improve your ability to communicate clearly and influentially 📙 Take better patient histories ❄️ Be more relaxed and enjoy your consults better www.podiatrysystems.com.au/communication/

In this week's research review Alex looks as the IOC consensus statement by  Mountjoy et all on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). This is an important paper for all practitioners involved in the care of female athlete's, especially those participating in weight or aesthetic related sports. Full text:https://tinyurl.com/mountjoyreds