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Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastPain and tendinopathy - with Pat VallanceOn this episode Luke Perraton talks to Pat Vallance about his PhD research investigating pain and tendinopathy. If you find this discussion interesting and helpful to your practice please share with your colleagues and on social media. Connect with the Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit @MonashMRU If you want to join us on the podcast for a discussion about musculoskeletal research contact Luke Perraton on luke.perraton@monash.edu or via Twitter @LukePerraton or contact the MonashMRU team via twitter @MonashMRU If you enjoyed the episode please consider subscribing via your favourite podcas...2023-01-1828 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastSports Medicine Australia conference wrap 2022 - with Pat VallanceOn this episode Luke Perraton talks to Pat Vallance from MMRU and Monash University Physiotherapy about the 2022 Sports Medicine Australia national conference. Pat gives us a summary of the latest research from sports medicine, exercise physiology and physical activity researchers. If you find this discussion interesting and helpful to your practice please share with your colleagues and on social media. Connect with the Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit @MonashMRU If you want to join us on the podcast for a discussion about musculoskeletal research contact Luke Perraton on luke.perraton@monash.edu or vi...2022-12-0423 min

Physio FoundationsKids leg pain, essential clinical skills for health professionals and managing foot conditions – with Associate Professor Cylie WilliamsThis week on Physio Foundations I spoke with Associate Professor Cylie Williams from Monash University’s School of Primary and Allied Health Care about how podiatrists help children and adults with foot conditions, her current research projects and why we desperately need more podiatrists! Please visit @kidslegpain on Facebook and Twitter and find out how you can help kids with chronic musculoskeletal pain, as a parent, clinician or even a PhD student. This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any qu...2022-06-0132 min

Physio FoundationsScot Morrison - Upgrade your manual muscle test. How to measure strength in clinical practice, minimise error and interpret your findings.My guest this week is Scot Morrison. Scot is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapist and certified strength coach. In this conversation, Scot summarises six steps for measuring strength in clinical practice. You will learn the importance of accepting uncertainty in measurement, how to minimise error with a standardised testing routine and the importance of interpreting test findings to the person being tested. This is a discussion aimed at health professionals. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. In this c...2022-04-2840 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastHow to measure strength in your clinical practice - with Scot Morrison, physical therapist and strength coachThis fortnight’s @MonashMRU podcast features Scot Morrison. Scot is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapist and certified strength coach. Scot talks to Luke about the measurement of strength, torque and rate of force development in clinical practice, including how to ensure you are measuring the right thing and measuring it well. Grab a pen and paper for this one, the episode is filled with great tips for upgrading your strength assessments in the clinic and mastering the fundamental principles of strength assessment in rehabilitation. If you find this discussion interesting and helpful to your pr...2022-04-2223 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastA clinician’s experience in doing a PhD; broaden your skills, network widely and learn how to juggle - with Tim Trevail.This fortnight’s @MonashMRU podcast features Torrens University program director, PhD student and MMRU member Tim Trevail. Tim spoke to Luke about his PhD research journey including his motivations to start a PhD, why he did his PhD part time and the experience he is gaining during his PhD. Stay tuned for part two of this discussion coming up some time this year. We will follow up with a deeper dive into Tim’s PhD findings which focus on physical activity, load and clinical outcomes for people with gluteal tendinopathy. Find out more about...2022-04-0222 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastUnderstanding the mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon – with Eman MerzaThis fortnight’s episode of the MMRU podcast features physiotherapist and PhD candidate Eman Merza. Eman explains how mechanical loading is associated with Achilles tendon volume and the studies that she designed to measure changes in Achilles tendon volume in response to exercise. If you find this episode interesting, stay tuned for part two of our conversation later this year where Eman will talk about the results of her studies. Eman will answer the questions of what load parameters lead to the greatest changes in Achilles tendon volume and how tendon volume changes relate to patient outcomes....2022-03-1913 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastHow to measure the intensity of your balance exercises - with Dr Mel FarlieBalance exercise needs to be challenging to be effective, so it is important to consider how we measure balance exercise intensity. But how would you go about measuring the intensity of balance exercise? On this fortnight's episode of the @MonashMRU podcast Dr Mel Farlie talks about the Balance Intensity Scale, how and why it was developed and how practitioners and patients can use this scale to measure the intensity of balance exercise. Dr Mel Farlie is a physiotherapist with experience primarily in the field of gerontology, with an interest in measuring balance in...2022-03-0422 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastUnpacking the GRASP and SExSI trials for shoulder pain - with Dr Dawson Kidgell, Peter Malliaras and Josh NauntonIn this episode, MMRU researcher and physiotherapist Josh Naunton talks to Dr Dawson Kidgell and A/Prof Peter Malliaras about two large and important trials that were published in 2021 in the area of shoulder pain: The GRASP and SExSI trials. Links to studies here: GRASP trial: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140673621008461 SExSI trial: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/03635465211016008 Dr Dawson Kidgell is a senior lecturer and the advanced research coordinator in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University. Dawson is an expert and leading researcher in...2022-02-1829 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastHow to become a researcher during your undergraduate degree: With Brian Kim, physiotherapistFor many clinicians, the pathway from clinical practice to research involves a major effort and change of direction, networking with a lot of people and gaining a lot of new skills. For many clinicians, ‘how do I get into research’ is a question without a clear answer. In this episode, MMRU co-host Luke Perraton talks to Monash University Physiotherapy graduate Brian Kim about his experiences in conducting and publishing research during his undergraduate training. Brian gives us some great tips for getting the most out of your university research training, taking what you know about research into the c...2022-02-0421 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastAchilles tendinopathy - How does pain affect daily physical activity? Wearable sensors to measure proxies of tendon loading. With Sanam TavakkoliThe @MonashMRU podcast is back for 2022! People with Achilles tendinopathy often need to undertake a long rehabilitation program of at least 12 weeks. Little is known about the load people place through their Achilles tendon during daily activities or the relationship between daily pain, physical activity and tendon loading. Sanam’s PhD research involves the use of wearable sensors in people with tendinopathy to understand proxy measures of tendon loading and investigate how pain can affect daily activities. If you are interested in tendinopathy research, or the use of sensors in musculoskeletal research, you wi...2022-01-2119 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastExercise prescription with Dr Dawson Kidgell part 2: Periodisation in exercise, manipulating the volume, intensity and frequency of trainingDr Dawson Kidgell is a senior lecturer and the advanced research coordinator in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University. Dawson is an expert and leading researcher in the area of neurophysiology of exercise and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He specialises in the technique of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) which is a non-invasive method of measuring the functional properties (neuroplasticity) of the human brain, in particular the primary motor cortex. In part 2 of our interview, Dawson gives us a summary of periodisation in exercise – manipulating the volume, intensity and frequency of training in order to con...2021-10-1620 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastStudy feasibility: Swings and roundabouts, planning quality research projects during the COVID-19 pandemic.Episode 16 of the MMRU podcast is another @MonashMRU team discussion on study feasibility and quality. This is a conversation about the realities of adapting research projects to the research landscape that we are in since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The conversation is again led by MMRU member Tim Trevail who is a program director at Torrens University and a sports injury specialist at Complete Sports Care in Melbourne, Australia. Tim is joined by physiotherapist and PhD candidate Josh Naunton, physio and PhD candidate Pat Vallance and tendinopathy researcher and expert clinician Peter Malliaras. ...2021-10-0312 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastExercise prescription with Dr Dawson Kidgell: Total load volume, reps in reserve, RPE and measuring velocity in resistance training.Dr Dawson Kidgell is a senior lecturer and the advanced research coordinator in the Department of Physiotherapy at Monash University. Dawson is an expert and leading researcher in the area of neurophysiology of exercise and has over 100 peer-reviewed publications. He specialises in the technique of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) which is a non-invasive method of measuring the functional properties (neuroplasticity) of the human brain, in particular the primary motor cortex. In this episode of the @MonashMRU podcast, Dawson gives us a detailed run down on acute exercise prescription variables and methods to monitor and manipulate these variables...2021-09-2630 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastStudy quality: A straight to the point guide to getting the most of out the studies you read - MMRU group discussion.Episode 14 of the MMRU podcast is a @MonashMRU team discussion on study quality. This is a conversation that will be really useful for clinicians who want some tips on assessing the quality of the studies that they read, undergraduate or postgraduate students who are learning core evidence-based practice skills and PhD students. The conversation is led by MMRU member Tim Trevail who is a program director at Torrens University and a sports injury specialist at Complete Sports Care in Melbourne, Australia. Tim is joined by physiotherapist and PhD candidate Josh Naunton, physio and PhD candidate...2021-09-1616 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastHip and groin research and clinical practice tips - with Zuzana Perraton physiotherapist and PhD candidateIn this episode, MMRU researcher and physiotherapist Josh Naunton chats with La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Centre physiotherapist and PhD candidate Zuzana Perraton about her clinical and research interests in hip and groin pain in athletes. This is a really interesting discussion, we hope you enjoy it! Zuzana talks about her experiences helping men and women with hip and groin pain in the clinic, on the football field and on the ski slopes. Zuzana also summarising the latest hip and groin research and future directions. Connect with Zuzana on Twitter: @Drzuzi Connect w...2021-07-0938 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastACL injury rehabilitation and prevention with Mick HughesToday we welcome back sports physiotherapist and ACL expert Mick Hughes to talk about his pet topic, ACL injury rehabilitation and prevention. Mick talks about his own journey in implementing research into clinical practice as well as key research findings in the area of ACL rehab and prevention over recent years. If you enjoy the episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast and follow @MonashMRU on Twitter. You can follow Mick on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @mickhughes.physio Learn more about ACL injury management and prevention and the articles mentioned within th...2021-06-2127 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastIdiopathic toe walking in children and 3D motion analysis with toddlers - with Associate Professor Cylie WilliamsIn this episode we return to part two of our discussion with Monash University researcher and podiatrist Associate Professor Cylie Williams. Hosted by Luke Perraton. Cylie talks about her special interest area, idiopathic toe walking in kids. We learn that idiopathic toe walking is a diagnosis of exclusion and Cylie gives a summary of some of the other serious conditions that should be excluded prior to diagnosing the condition. We also talk about other important research Cylie completed during her NHMRC fellowship related to wound care. This is Cylie’s paper that...2021-04-1127 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastDo you even digital health? Digital health in musculoskeletal clinical practice with Dr Mark MerolliDon’t be put off by the title. This is a fascinating conversation between MMRU's Pat Vallance and digital health researcher and physiotherapist Dr Mark Merolli. It is also a really timely conversation with many musculoskeletal practitioners jumping into the deep end with one or more aspects of digital health over the last 12 months, many for the first time. Dr Mark Merolli is a senior lecturer/research fellow in the Centre for Health, Exercise, and Sports Medicine (CHESM) and department of physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne and a senior physiotherapist at C...2021-04-0124 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastTendinopathy: Beyond tendon loading. With Dr Neal Millar and Dr Paul KirwanIn this episode we spoke to Dr Neal Millar, Orthopaedic Surgeon and researcher at the University of Glasgow, and Dr Paul Kirwan, Physiotherapist and researcher with expertise in rheumatology and tendinopathy/sports about their recent publication in Nature Reviews called Tendinopathy. This is a not-to-be-missed episode for anyone interested in tendons and tendinopathy research. Neal and Paul provide an overview to the rationale for the paper, a broad discussion of contributing factors for tendinopathy and insights for individualised application of interventions for people with tendinopathy - including a few controversies. About Neal and Pau...2021-03-2941 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastThe wonderful world of podiatry research - with Associate Professor Cylie WilliamsIn this episode, Luke Perraton talks to Monash University researcher and podiatrist Associate Professor Cylie Williams about podiatry research, idiopathic toe walking in kids, why equal access to podiatry is so important for all, how/why podiatrists and other MSK clinicians can/should get involved in research and how to stay up to date with research as a clinician. This is a really interesting discussion. If you are a clinician who is interested in getting involved in research, staying up to date with research or just learning about the wonderful world of podiatry research, this episode is...2021-03-2219 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastMick Hughes - Translating evidence to clinicians, as a clinicianOn this episode we were joined by Mick Hughes, exercise physiologist and sports and exercise physiotherapist from Melbourne, Australia. Mick spoke about his experiences in research translation for clinicians via social media and courses. It was a really interesting discussion that will be of interest to many musculoskeletal clinicians and researchers. Enjoy! Read Mick's blog Explore ACL courses via Learn.Physio Follow Mick: Twitter Facebook Instagram YouTube Linked In Connect...2021-03-0620 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastBias and confounding in research - with Peter MalliarasAssociate Professor Peter Malliaras is a physiotherapist and leading researcher with expertise in tendinopathy. Peter has lead a number of clinical trials to assess the efficacy and effectiveness of interventions for people with musculoskeletal conditions. In this episode, Luke and Pat interview Peter to learn more about bias and confounding in research and how to appreciate and understand uncertainty in science. Examples of biases and confounding Selection, performance, observation, detection and attrition bias in clinical trials Other factors that can explain outcomes of treatment and clinical trials - specific and non-specific treatment effects Why all of...2021-01-1519 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastUsing heel raise and hop tests to assess Achilles Tendinopathy - with Patrick Vallance, physiotherapist and PhD studentPat Vallance is a physiotherapist and PhD candidate at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Pat is also a part of the @MonashMRU podcast team. In this episode Luke and Peter chat to Pat about one of the publications coming out of his PhD research that explored the relationship between self-reported pain and pain during heel raise and hopping tests in people with Achilles tendinopathy - see full reference below. Follow us on Twitter: @MonashMRU @Pat_Vallance Support us by sharing or leaving a review Resources: 2021-01-1515 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastExercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy - dosage parameters: with Josh Naunton, PhD candidateIn this episode, Peter is joined by Josh Naunton to discuss research for exercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy. Josh is a physiotherapist and PhD candidate with a special interest in shoulder pain and rotator cuff tendinopathy. Peter and Josh discuss two recently published systematic reviews that they led, both of which investigate exercise prescription parameters for rotator cuff-related shoulder pain. Both systematic reviews led to a lot of new questions - we will return to these questions in future episodes. Follow us on Twitter @MonashMRU @Jo...2021-01-1507 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastTendinopathy - why terminology mattersEvery good conversation starts with an introduction, and getting everyone's names right... In the second MMRU discussion episode, Peter and Luke discuss the ICON 2019 consensus statement on clinical terminology in tendinopathy published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Why is it important that researchers, clinicians and patients use consistent terminology for tendinopathy (all for all conditions for that matter)? What was it like being a part of the development of an international consensus statement? What methods are used for a consensus statement? What were the recommendations and what's next? Follow us on Twitter 2021-01-1520 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastTendinopathy - what should you be measuring?There is a saying... don't guess, assess. But what are the most important things to measure for people with tendinopathy? In the first MMRU podcast conversation, Peter Malliaras and Luke Perraton discuss the nine core health-related domains for tendinopathy as determined by the 2019 International Scientific Tendinopathy Symposium Consensus (ICON) consensus group and Delphi study. The conversation summarises the methods and findings of the study, the core domains and other important outcome measures in tendinopathy. The nine core domains were: Patient rating of condition Participation in life activities (day to day...2021-01-1525 min

Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcastAbout the MMRU podcastWelcome to the Monash Musculoskeletal Research Unit podcast hosted by Dr Luke Perraton; @lukeperraton, Associate Professor Peter Malliaras @drpetemalliaras and the @MonashMRU team. Tune in for an insiders view on a variety of musculoskeletal research topics including methodology, critical appraisal, interpretation and clinical application of findings. Join the discussion, follow us on Twitter: @MonashMRU Podcast cover, music and bumper by Kate Vallance, Content Creator, Freelance. E: hooroocreative@gmail.com 2021-01-1502 min