Clinical Pearls
The podcast for newly graduated physios and students. Clinical Pearls collaborates with experts in the world of physiotherapy to deliver key tips and tricks on a variety of topics. The show is hosted by Dion Kapnias. Keep up to date and see infographics on Instagram via @clinical.pearls. Episodes released fortnightly on Sundays. Proudly sponsored by Learn.Physio.
Episodes
85 episodes
Episode #35: Rectus Femoris Case Studies, Latest Research and Opportunities with Rees Thomas
Today I spoke to Rees Thomas at Victoria University in Melbourne about some of his work as part of his PhD on Rectus Femoris Injuries, interesting case studies and much moreRees works clinically and at Victoria University, where he is a ...
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Episode #34 : Rectus Femoris Injuries with Rees Thomas
Today I spoke to Rees Thomas at Victoria University in Melbourne all about Rectus Femoris Injuries ! We speak about the epidemiology of rec fem injuries, the role of kicking in risk but also rehabilitation, when to image, diagnosing...
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Episode #33: Pre + Post Partum Exercise and Sport with Rosie Purdue
Today I spoke with Rosie Purdue at her clinic, Hatched House, in Melbourne! Rosie is one of only a few physiotherapists in Australia with post-graduate qualifications in Pelvic Floor & Continence Physiotherapy and Sports Medici...
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Learn.Physio Live Q+A #4: Calf Injuries with Dr. Brady Green
Hey everyone, enjoy this Live Q+A I did for Learn.Physio on Calf Injuries with Dr. Brady Green!Make sure you visit www.learn.physio to access the full 2 hr + Masterclass featuring Brady and Dr Brooke Patterson - there are so many practi...
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Learn.Physio Live Q+A #3: Hand and Wrist with Dr Ian Gatt
Hi everyone, enjoy this Live Q+A I did for Learn.Physio on Hand and Wrist Injuries with Dr. Ian Gatt!Make sure you visit www.learn.physio to access the full 2 hr + Masterclass that Ian created - there are so many practical takeaways, an...
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Episode #32: Hamstrings with Dr Jo Brown
It's not often that you get to say you spoke to the physio for the world's fastest man, but today I did! Dr Jo Brown is a High Performance Coach and Physiotherapist with nearly 25 years experience in sport. She has worked with some...
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Episode #31: Athletic Low Back Pain with Kellie Wilkie
Today I spoke with Kellie Wilkie all about Athletic Low Back Pain! Kellie has a wealth of experience in this area, both clinically and in research. Kellie travelled with the Australian Rowing Team for 9 consecutive years, inc...
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Learn.Physio Live Q+A #2 : MCL/ PCL / LCL Injuries with Prof. Julian Feller
Hi everyone, enjoy this Live Q+A I did for Learn.Physio on MCL/ PCL / LCL Injuries with Prof. Julian Feller at Epworth Hospital in Melbourne!Make sure you visit www.learn.physio to access the full 2 hr + Masterclass on this topic, as we...
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Learn.Physio Live Q+A #1 : The Difficult Ankle with Andrew Wynd
Hi everyone, enjoy this Live Q+A I did for Learn.Physio on The Difficult Ankle featuring Andrew Wynd!
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Episode #30: Improving Outcomes for Women post Knee Injuries with Dr Andrea Bruder
Today I travelled to my old stomping ground at La Trobe University in Melbourne to speak with Dr. Andrea Bruder! Andrea is a researcher and lecturer at La Trobe University with a keen interest in primary and secondary prevention of knee osteoar...
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Episode #29: Foot Strength with John Osborne
Today i travelled out to Pursue Health in Highett, Melbourne to speak with John Osborne! John was super generous with his time and I had a great time speaking with him.John is a Certified Sports Podiatrist (one of only a handful in Aust...
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Episode #28 : Sleep with Dr Grant Willson
Today I spoke with Dr Grant Willson all about Sleep! It's such an important topic, and probably one that we don't place enough emphasis on in our practice, but more importantly in our lives. Grant knows this all too well, having wo...
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Episode #27: 1st MTPJ Pain with Sam Turner
Today I interviewed Sam Turner , who i work alongside at Life Performance Sports Medicine in Melbourne. Sam is a podiatrist who is first and foremost a terrific person, but also serves as the Consultant Podiatrist for North Melbourne Football C...
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REWIND: Episode 22: Metabolic Syndrome with Dr Casey Peiris
I thought I'd throw back to an old but gold episode on Metabolic Syndrome with Dr Casey Peiris! Despite this recording taking place back in 2022, I still feel that this topic is overlooked + severely underdiagnosed by physiotherapi...
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Episode #26: Posterolateral Corner Instability with A/Prof Tim Lording
Today I set out early to Melbourne Orthopaedic Group (MOG) to interview A/Prof Tim Lording about Posterolateral Corner Instability! Tim was super generous with his time and it was fantastic to learn from him. Tim is a well renowned...
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Episode #25: Maximising Neuromuscular Performance with Dr Myles Murphy
Today I spoke with Dr Myles Murphy; he's a post-doctoral physio and researcher based out of Western Australia at Edith Cowan University. Myles’ research involves investigating the drivers of pain and impairment in people with lower-limb musculo...
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Episode #24: Plantar Heel Pain with Dr Glen Whittaker
Today I spoke with Dr Glen Whittaker on the topic of Plantar Heel Pain (PHP)! Glen is a podiatrist by trade, as well as being a researcher and Senior Lecturer at La Trobe University in Melbourne. He has a keen interest in heel pain, and complet...
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Episode #23: Acromiclavicular Joint Injuries with Prof. Duncan Reid
My time #abroad is complete, so now it's time to get back into some more 'regular' episodes!Today I spoke with Prof. Duncan Reid, who is based out of Auckland University of Technology in New Zealand, where he is heavily involved in teac...
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ABROAD #24: Assessment of the Atraumatic Shoulder with Prof. Jeremy Lewis
This is the final episode of Season 3, 'ABROAD'! Today I was lucky enough to speak with Professor Jeremy Lewis. Jeremy is widely regarded as a preeminent musculoskeletal physio and is highly sought after as a guest speaker. He is a...
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ABROAD #23: Cycling Physiotherapy with Nichola Roberts
Today i spoke with Nichola Roberts in Clapham, London. Nichola is a physio whose specialty is working with cyclists and triathletes. She has 20+ years experience as a physio, and has almost worked exclusively with cyclists and triathletes for n...
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ABROAD #22: Concussion and Lower Limb Injuries with Dr Katie Hunzinger
Today I spoke with Dr Katie Hunzinger who is based in Philadelphia, USA. Katie's research interests lie in concussion and concussion related MSK injuries , as well as the long term impacts of concussion. She is an Assistant Professor in Exercis...
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ABROAD #21 : Concussion with Dr Katie Hunzinger
Today I spoke with Dr Katie Hunzinger who is based in Philadelphia, USA. Katie's research interests lie in concussion and concussion related MSK injuries , as well as the long term impacts of concussion. She is an Assistant Professor in Exercis...
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ABROAD #20: Women's Health Physiotherapy with Nicole Symons
Today I spoke with my former colleague and fellow Western Bulldogs supporter Nicole Symons all about Women's Health Physiotherapy! Nic has over 7 years experience as a physio and recently opened up a clinic in Mitcham, Melbourne called Uplift w...
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ABROAD #19: The Science of Behaviour Change with Dr Tamina Levy
Tam is a neurological physiotherapist with over 30 years clinical experience. She currently works as an Advanced Practitioner in the Flinders Rehabilitation Services in Adelaide, Australia, and has a strong interest in stroke rehabilitation. Ta...
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