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A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Vivienne Travlos - Neuro-respiratory, MND, NMDDr Vivienne Travlos is a Respiratory Physiotherapist at the MND Association of Western Australia and Principal Physio at Breathe Physio. She has a PhD, MSc of (Management of hildhood Disability) a GradCert in university teaching. This episode is all you want to know about neuro respiratory. We chat neuromuscular disorders, respiratory pathophysiology and disease, night respiration, airway clearance, assessment and measurement, intervention according to severity. Also heard answers to listeners questions - evidence base, physio role across the complex disability continuum of care.2.03 Welcome & Career Pathway8.59 PhD – Adolescents with NMD physical health & mental wellbeing...2024-12-101h 07A Neuro Physio PodcastA/Prof Simone Dorsch - Strength training after stroke, Dosage & Intensity, Personalising practiseA/Prof Simone Dorsch is a lecturer in neurological physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University in Sydney and a Director at the StrokEd collaboration. Simone holds a Masters of Health Science (Neurological Physiotherapy) and a PhD in increasing strength after stroke from University of Sydney. We spend time talking about strength training after stroke, dose and intensity of practice, courses offered by Stroke Ed including the Upper Limb Stroke Rehab Massive Online Open Course (MOOC) that ran for the first time in June 2024.There’s chats about empowerment in rehab, the family role, personalising practise and what interventions we...2024-10-071h 10A Neuro Physio PodcastJames McQuillan - Australian Steelers, person with SCIWe are chatting with James McQuillan one of the Australian Steelers – the Aussie wheelchair rugby team. Not just that but an Australian Steeler who has had an incredible journey from recreational sportsman to national representative in just over 11 months. In this episode James shares his story, the injury that led him to having a SCI, how he came to be part of the Steelers, and all about Wheelchair Rugby as a sport. He also tells us about being an elite sportsman, his SCI rehab journey, nerve & tendon transfer surgeries to get more function in his upper limbs and some ti...2024-08-2748 minA Neuro Physio PodcastDr Jessica Nolan - LateropulsionDr Jess Nolan recently completed her PhD on Lateropulsion. Jess is a physio from Perth, Australia. Her credentials include BSc (Physio) - Curtin Uni, Grad Dip (Neuro Rehab) – UWA, member of ANZSO Emerging Stroke Clinician Scientist Committee, and Physio Working Party for the Stroke Foundation Living Guidelines. Jess worked as a senior physio, a physio coordinator of stroke services and is now at Curtin University in a teaching & research role. This episode is all about Jess’ PhD journey and results. Lots of lateropulsion clinical application in this one. 2.00 sec Intro2.28 Career pathway/Interest in Lateropulsion8...2024-07-291h 10A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Emily Ramage - Codesign, World Stroke Emerging Leader, ENAbLE trialThis episode is all about codesign. Dr Emily Ramage is a neuro physio & expert in an approach to codesign called Integrated Knowledge Translation. She’s used the methodology through her PhD (codesign of a PA intervention aimed at reducing secondary stroke risk) & in other projects which she speaks about in the episode. Emily's PhD work was piloted as part of the ENAbLE pilot trial involving physical activity AND diet intervention, we heard about it in our episode with Coralie English (season 1 Website Apple podcasts)Emily’s recently been an Allied Health Research Translation lead in Victoria & an Implem...2024-06-2458 minA Neuro Physio PodcastDr Julie Vaughan-GrahamDr Julie Vaughan-Graham is an IBITA Basic and Advanced Tutor, holds a Masters degree in neuro rehabilitation and a PhD investigating the clinical reasoning process of expert Bobath physiotherapists. She owns her own clinical practice in Toronto, and developed the online iNeuroRehab training courses. Julie also holds a post-doctoral fellowship and adjunct lecturer position with the Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto. This episode focuses on The Bobath Concept, clinical reasoning and the Model of Bobath Clinical practice which Julie co-developed. It picks up from our previous Bobath episodes with Janet Stevens (season 1) and Dr Kim J...2024-05-271h 17A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Sarah Milne - Friedreich's Ataxia & the cerebellumThis month we are chatting with Dr. Sarah Milne from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute who is also the Coordinator of the Friedreich's Ataxia Clinic at Monash Health in Melbourne, Australia. Sarah is an expert in hereditary cerebellar ataxias and after completing her PhD in 2018 she is trying to bolster the evidence base about the right rehab for people with Friedreich’s Ataxia. This episode will appeal to people treating Friedreich’s Ataxia or any of the inherited cerebellar ataxias, and to anyone who sees people with cerebellar pathology. Also of interest are the chats about challenges of reha...2024-04-2946 minA Neuro Physio PodcastDr. Kate Scrivener - Therapy dose, Stroke Mobility Outcomes, Teaching NeuroDr. Kate Scrivener is a Senior Lecturer of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia where she’s an educator and researcher. She’s also an educator with the Stroke Ed collaboration and that energy for education & innovation has seen her develop the REPS app and website - a set of exercise programs designed to help stroke survivors exercise at home, and the TRAIN program - a clinician’s guide to effective task specific training. Until recently she also worked clinically at Concentric Rehab in Sydney. She’s the lead investigator on the HiWalk trial and is involved in a number o...2024-03-2759 minA Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Barby Singer - Hypertonicity, Education, APA Career Pathway FrameworkBarby Singer is a Professor in the School of Medical & Health Science at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She is an APA Neurological Physiotherapist, a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists by Original Contribution in 2011 and has more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience in neurological rehabilitation. Barby has been a key leader in Australia for post-graduate neurological education both at the tertiary level and at the Australian Physiotherapy Association. She has held various roles in the Australian College of Physiotherapists and her passion for positive changes has led to a number of changes in...2024-02-261h 04A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Kim Jennings - Implementation of The Bobath ConceptDr Kim Jennings is an Advanced Bobath tutor with over 35 years of clinical expertise. Kim became a Bobath Tutor in 2000 and an Advanced Tutor in 2012. She holds a clinical doctorate in physiotherapy at La Trobe University investigating barriers and facilitators to implementation of the Bobath concept and a Master of Public Health from Monash University. We get the lowdown about what sparked her interest in Bobath, what makes people choose to apply it or not apply it in practice, how the concept has changed over time, and where Bobath sits in evidence based practice. She also tells us all...2024-01-291h 15A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Simon Mills - Postural Alignment in ABIDr. Simon Mills is the principal clinician in the South Australian Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service. He recently completed his PhD (University of Adelaide) in postural alignment and recovery of mobility after acquired brain injury, focusing on brain injury survivors with severe mobility impairment. Simon has 20 years clinical experience and his research interests include methods for clinical assessment, biomechanics and enhancing effectiveness of rehab intervention. Intro 4.05Career Pathway 4.48Simon’s PhD – postural alignment and mobility in ABI 9.25The emphasis people put on regaining mobility 14.43Physio role in cognition 20.46Measu...2022-11-1055 minA Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Susan Hillier - Afferent Feedback, Body Schema, Systematic ReviewsProfessor Susan Hillier is a Professor of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation and Dean of Research in Allied Health and Human Performance at the University of South Australia. Her teaching and research interests are broadly in neuroscience and rehabilitation. She has particular interest in the role of afferent stimulation and training using multi-modal feedback. Susan is also trained in Feldenkrais and works clinically at the university private practice. She is especially experienced in Cochrane and other Systematic reviews. We cover most of these topics in this episode! – check out the show notes below. Intro 6.16Proprioception Research 7.15Sensory per...2022-09-271h 03A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Nora Shields - PA in Young People with DisabilityProfessor Nora Shields is a prolific researcher in the youth disability space. Dr Shields is a professor of physiotherapy at La Trobe university in Melbourne, Australia. She hails from Ireland completing her Physiotherapy degree and PhD at Trinity College in Dublin, and also holds a Graduate Certificate in Higher Education. Dr Shields developed a program called FitSkills, an innovative program which facilitates young people with disability (YPWD) to exercise with a physiotherapy student mentor, addressing the lack of social support barrier to physical activity for YPWD. Nora tells us about the program and how it’s making a difference to...2022-08-301h 02
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Leeanne Carey - SensationThis episode is all about understanding the impact of sensory deficit on function after stroke on function, and what to do about it. Dr.Leeanne Carey is the Head of the Neurorehabilitation and Recovery Research Group co-located at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and La Trobe University. She's also a professor in Occupational therapy at La Trobe university and the developer of SENSe therapy (study of the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation on sensation). We cover the powerful problem of sensory loss, how it can hide from clinicians but why it should be front of mind. There are...2022-07-261h 00
A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Kelly Bower - Technology in rehabilitationIn this episode, we explore using technology in your clinical practice in a really practical and realistic way with Dr. Kelly Bower who completed her PhD in technology use in rehabilitation. Join us as we discuss Wii, Kinect, newer rehab-specific devices, the evidence base, barriers & facilitators in the clinic and what patients get out of tech - be ready for some surprises here! Kelly also shares her journey through PhD to educator & researcher whilst remaining a clinician. Her story will help others searching for a similar path.Intro - 3.56Career pathway - 6.12Phd research - Wii...2022-06-2859 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Heidi Janssen - Environmental EnrichmentHeidi is the queen of the concept of environmental enrichment to maximise recovery potential post stroke and other neurological conditions. She shares all about her work in this episode, including her latest venture partnering with end users to develop a community model for environmental enrichment (ESTEEM). We also chat about the Yarning Up After Stroke program she co-leads, designed to help Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stroke survivors take control of their stroke recovery.4.06 Intro4.39 Current roles & Career pathway6.45 Perspective as a clinician in health system and researcher8.15 Engaging with the community to ascertain...2022-05-2455 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Sheila Lennon - World Physiotherapy, Bobath research, Multiple SclerosisEmeritus Professor Sheila Lennon is semi-retired but still manages to keep driving powerful change for neuro patients. She's from Flinders university in Adelaide South Australia, has worked all over the world, and stays involved on the Physiotherapy Board of Australia and the Chartered society of Physiotherapy in the UK. She's a clinician and educator, continues clinical work for the MS society, has been an important contributor to our global body World Physiotherapy and has edited neurology textbooks. This episode covers her divisive research on the bobath concept, her thoughts on the complex interventions we provide and whether they are...2022-04-261h 02
A Neuro Physio PodcastPaul Fink - Father, Motivational Speaker, Podcast host, Stroke SurvivorPaul Fink survived a large left fronto-temporo-parietal brain haemorrhage secondary to an AVM aneurysm at the age of 34. His attitude to life is one we should all learn from and it continues to help him achieve his goals 8 years on. Paul's new podcast My Stroke of Luck aims to share this wisdom. What he's doing for the stroke community and what he teaches us about providing rehab is impressive.10.06 Intro12:35 Current work - public speaking, blog, podcast15.04 Impact of Paul's blog on stroke survivors18.14 Paul's stroke & rehab experience24.46 Resilience, My Stroke of Luck podcast2022-03-2952 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Steven Wolf - UL rehab, Asking Why, Future of Neuro rehabOur discussion with Dr Steve Wolf from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. A true legend of the field he shares with us snippets of his illustrious career, his newest research including vagus nerve stimulation to induce cortical neurplasticity, and his predictions for the future of neuro rehab.3.53 Introduction5.35 Career Pathway8.15 History of physio in the US10.40 Suspended from PT school14.16 PhD - EMG biofeedback for muscle co-activation16.55 Foundations of CIMT18.45 Posturography - Tai Chi - Falls prevention studies23.30 Mechanisms of neuro PT intervention24.03 Steve's must-have attributes in the field26.25...2022-02-221h 00
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Prue Morgan - Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Clinical teaching tipsProfessor Prue Morgan is head of department at Monash University, Melbourne - Australia. She is a self professed yes person and expert in adults with cerebral palsy. We discuss her career journey, her passion for cerebral palsy and teaching philosophy.4:45 - Career path8:00 - Why cerebral palsy10:40 - Drop of in care for adults with CP11:50 - Filling the gaps in CP care13:00 - Keeping the passion14:20 - Neuroplastic potential vs compensate for success16:05 - key principles of working with CP18:30 - Team and importance of seating and positioning21:40...2022-01-2554 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Annie McCluskey - Stroke rehab UL, sexualityDr Annie McCluskey is a powerhouse of the stroke rehabilitation world in Australia. She established the StrokeEd collaboration with her partner Karl Schurr (physiotherapist) as well as making significant research contributions in the areas of sexuality, intimacy and upper limb rehabilitation. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did recording it.4:50 - Current role6.23 - COVID story7:25 - Clinical career9.15 - StrokeEd collaboration & workshops13.35 - How the workshops can benefit people of varying experience levels15:20 - Coaching for motor skill learning20:00 - Barriers to implementation of EBP23:15...2021-12-2850 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastAnn Rahmann - Older Adults, Vestibular, Aquatic RehabAnn is the ultimate clinical expert with decades of clinical experience and a desire to keep bettering herself time and time again. Her latest venture is in the APA Gerontology fellowship specialisation training program. She already has her PhD, a Grad Cert in Physio and is an APA Titled Gerontological Physio. She has held multiple academic university and clinical lead roles, and is on the faculty for Vestibular Education Australia. Her clinical passions are older adult, vestibular and aquatic rehabilitation and this episode does not disappoint on any of those fronts.4:01 - Career pathway8:10 - Juggling part...2021-11-2357 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastDharsha Petrie - Functional Neurological DisorderDharsha is one of the most experienced FND physios in Australia and her passion for this clinical group is exceptional. There are so many pearls in this episode about education, diagnosis, sustainable carry-over of treatment, prognostic and perpetuating factors, triggers, symptom management plans and more. We also answer listener questions you submitted.3:40 – Career pathway 8:30 – Career pivot points 9:28 – Why FND? 11:21 Rapid changes in function lead to misconceptions 12:21 – Educate other team members & patients 14:35 – Functional MRI changes 17:20 – Sustainable carry over of function 18:50 – Treatment team24:28 – Interacting with health professionals about FND30:13 – Perpetuating factors & presenta...2021-10-261h 01
A Neuro Physio PodcastDr. Marlena Klaic - Implementation ScienceThis month we're doing what it says on the packet - implementation science! Marlena is an expert in this field having completed her PhD in the field in 2018. An OT by background, she is the Allied Health Research Translation Lead at Royal Melbourne Hospital. Now a post-doctoral researcher, she also has post-graduate quals in clinical rehabilitation (neurological rehabilitation) and is completing her Masters in Applied Statistics.In addition to chatting about implementing research into clinical practice we talk about her other passion - using assistive technologies in neuro rehab.5:32 – Career pathway 7:33 – Allied Health Research Translation Leads in V...2021-09-281h 00
A Neuro Physio PodcastAngela Mucic - Brand Physio, Disability & becoming a Business ConsultantAngela Mucic is the Learning and Development Manager at Neuro Rehab Allied Health Network, she's a business consultant with an MBA and a passion for helping Allied Health business find the place where they can succeed.3.23 Intro 4.22 – Career pathway 9.09 – Switching career trajectory 11.50 – Communicating with consumers 13.42 – Building varied professional & life experience 14.53 – Current role 18.20 – Physio brand 24.50 – Promoting neuro physio 26.50 – People want to go to normal gyms 28.19 – Leaving clinical but continuing to draw on it 31.07 – The future of the NDIS 36.38 – Advice for following Ange’s career LinksNeuroRehab Alli...2021-08-2443 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastHelena Esmonde - Vestibular AssessmentA great episode summarising thorough vestibular assessment as well as practical intervention advice, especially regarding vestibular migraine. Helena runs the Vestibular First website - check it out for vestibular PD and new evidence, as well as infrared goggles and other vestibular equipment.4.05 Physio training in the US 5.00 State specific qualifications 7.25 Career pathway 13.10 Education in vestibular conditions 14.40 Vestibular migraine “the cranky brain” 19.00 Helena’s vestibular assessment 25.50 Hyperventilation test 28.00 Head Shake Tests 30.05 Central signs 30.50 Vibration Test 32.30 Hyperventilation test again 34.30 Infrared goggles 36.10 Diagnosing in physiotherapy – US vs Aus 38.40 Vestibul...2021-07-2753 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Coralie English - Stroke, Collaboration and Co-designWe sit down with Professor Coralie English to discuss her research, her role as a 'serial collaborator' and all the other normal bits that you have come to expect from A Neuro Physio Podcast.4.00 Meaning in career 5.30 Career pathway 9.21 Mentors 12.07 Career post PhD 15.04 Breaking Up Sitting Time (BUST) 21.08 Stroke survivors and behaviour change 23.40 i-Rebound 26.58 Jargon busting and adapting language 28.30 Being a serial collaborator 32.10 celebrating the development of others 32.35 SRRR and ISRRA 42.06 Australian stroke guidelinesPapers and References Discussed:List of Coralie’s pu...2021-06-2249 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastNatalie Fini - Physical Activity after Stroke, Academic & Neuro leadershipNat Fini is our first returning guest having previously given us an update of supports from the Australian Physio Association (APA) at the start of the pandemic. We chat about Nat's transition from clinical neuro lead into academia alongside completing her PhD in physical activity (PA) and exercise after stroke. She shares her inspirations, how she over-achieves at networking (spoiler, she's naturally good at it), and her leadership work in the APA and other advocacy groups.0.09 - Previous episode recap2.05 - Bio3.23 - Intro4.17 - Current role at UoM & affiliations5.12 - Career pathway11.56...2021-05-1843 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastFran Brander - Upper Limb @ Queen SquareFran Brander is a Consultant Physiotherapist at the renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is the lead physiotherapist in the Upper Limb Program and chats about research into clinical practice, being ambitious in our treatment of the upper limb post brain injury and philosophy of upper limb treatment.3.23 - Introduction4.33 - Career pathway6.42 - Consult Physiotherapists (UK)10.13 - National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery - Queen Square London12.00 - Rehabilitation Units in the UK - Levels14.44 - UCL Upper Limb Service18.18 - Arguing for funding21.42 - Patient selection24.37...2021-04-2153 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastMelissa McConaghy - PD WarriorPD Warrior creator Melissa tells us lots about Parkinson's Disease, how she developed her renowned private practice Advanced Rehab Centre and the PD Warrior program, about becoming a physio entrepreneur, and why she doesn't feel pressure to conduct research.2.22 – Intro3.37 – Career pathway4.20 – Developing PD Warrior6.10 – PD Warrior framework (4 Pillars)11.22 – Home practice15.20 – PD Warrior courses16.55 – Education for self management18.38 – Exercise mainstream in PD22.31 – Clinical expert vs research24.47 – PD Warrior in Parkinson’s Plus27.28 – Liaising with neurologists28.54 – PD medications & when to e...2021-03-1651 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastEttie Ben-Shabat - Brain ImagingEttie teaches is a senior clinician neurological physiotherapist and educator teaching brain imaging courses. She shares how she developed her passion for using brain scans in clinical practice and her wealth of knowledge about imaging and neuroanatomy. Her case studies paint a brilliant picture of why we should all be using brain imaging in to guide our clinical reasoning. Find Ettie at Reneu@Rehab -brainrehabilitation.org2:30 - Intro2:59 - Career pathway4:20 - Clinical Mentor9:00 - PhD12:30 - Brain Imaging: Function vs Structural17:35 - What can we read from brain imaging?21:00 - Using...2021-02-1653 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastSonia Denisenko - Masters of Public Health, Principal Policy Officer, Health System DesignWe talk about her varied career journey - Sonia has had about 5 careers as clinician, researcher, project manager, educator and in public health. She explains in detail her career trajectory, taking advantage of tangents, how a Masters of Public Health and volunteering with the Australian Physiotherapy Association supported her path. Sonia also touches on what skills physios do and don't bring to public health roles and we get some insights into life at the Department of Health during the pandemic. Finally, Sonia describes her legacy at the Victorian Clinical Stroke Network establishing vital stroke units and telemedicine, and a...2021-01-1946 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Suzanne Kuys - Clinical Masters & Research Higher Degree tips, Stroke Rehab2.34 – Intro2.53 – Career pathway5.40 – Queensland Health Advanced Clinician9.40 – Starting PhD – Increasing active therapy using a treadmill14.25 – Demonstrating to physios that treadmills are beneficial for gait training18.55 – Current research – the IMPACT trials. 21.55 – The PhD journey24.02 – Where to start when you’re thinking about doing research – get talking to people26.31 – Ideas for contacting research mentors28.00 – Average work day31.06 – Moving from clinical to academia36.59 – Undergraduate Physio courses at ACU38.06 – Master of Rehabilitation programs at ACU43.22 – Some of Suzanne’s current honours and PhD...2020-12-1549 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastMichelle Shannon - Architecture in HealthcareHave you given much thought to how the environment influences the recovery from acquired brain injuries? Michelle Shannon has! Michelle chats to us about her story and where she finds herself now, thinking in depth about the hospital environment - sights, sounds and all the other things we clinicians don't always think about.1:33 - Intro2:54 - Pathway to PhD7:10 - Building up experience in research12:31 - How can the environment influence outcomes?17:44 - Flexible furnishings19:39 - What patient groups is this relevant for?20:29 - Living lab model21:57 - Giving patients environmental...2020-11-1745 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastBrendon Haslam - Pain in NeurologyIf you're interested in pain in neurological pathologies then this episode will fill up your CPD bucket. Brendon Haslam is soon to complete his PhD in chronic UL pain post stroke, is part of the faculty of educators at the renowned NOI group, and works clinically in private neuro practice. Topics in this podcast cover recognition of pain in the neuro population, pain beliefs of stroke survivors, role of somatosensory deficits, principles of intervention, and of course, Brendon's career pathway.1.55 - Intro2.20 - Career pathway8.20 - Is pain under recognised in the neuro population11.43...2020-10-1350 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastProfessor Lisa Harvey - Questioning our practice, Spinal Cord Injury, Motor retrainingThis episode is full of interesting topics - compensation vs recovery, commercialising return to walking, whether we're losing problem solving skills in neuro physio. Add to this how to better teach motor skills and approaches to spinal cord injury rehabilitation across the lifespan and you've got a jam-packed episode!1.58 - Intro2.25 - Career pathway6.44 - Passion for research7.24 - First research project - stretch in SCI9.20 - Questioning our practice10.56 - What has changed in SCI over time12.50 - Treadmill & robotic therapies - friend or foe?15.40 - Compensation vs Recovery19.27...2020-09-1556 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastCaitlin Reid - TBI, patient empowerment, salienceCaitlin Reid is a young physiotherapist who has also experienced a traumatic brain injury. She shares her story to inspire neuro therapists to give the power back to the patient. In this episode we chat about what it's like to be a young person in a neuro rehab setting, how to adapt programs to different personalities, and about learning to become a better coach and motivator. Caitlin also shares what's she's changed in her practice after her experience.1.30 - Introduction1.49 - Career pathway2.56 - Brain injury story5.20 - Being in PTA6.00 - Sharing experience...2020-08-1137 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastJanet Stevens - The Bobath ConceptWe chat with founding member of the Australian Bobath Training Association Janet Stevens about her career and inspirations for working hard everyday to be a better physiotherapist. We touch on what the Bobath concept is, hear her take on some of the key components of the concept and how she is implementing the concept in world of telehealth. 1.55 Introduction 2.56 Career pathway 10.30 Bobath instructor training 13.01 Clinician as limiting factor to patient potential 15:06 Short career span of neuro physio 17:10 What is Bobath? 19:14 What is facilitation 21:58 Repetition in Bobath 24.30 Neurophysiology 28.26 Bobath publications 29:0...2020-07-1451 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastAssociate Professor Cathy Said - Falls in neuro conditions & older adults1.46 – Intro2.20 – Cathy’s current role3.35 – Career pathway and developing interest in research5.35 – Part time vs FT PhDPhD9.26 – Transition to community walking post stroke12.04 – Refining PhD question with supervisors14.06 – Walking is not enough – impairments from the PhDImproving falls risk & PA in Neuro & Aged populations18.45 – Tech innovations21.40 – Biofeedback for foot clearance in stroke23.00 – Can it be used in clinical practice?26.59 – Challenges of gait retaining & rehab fitting it all in28.38 – Translating falls evidence to practice in the current model of careClinical Research29.4...2020-06-1647 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastAssociate Professor Gavin Williams - TBI, Power training, High level mobilityErin and Matt sit down and chat with A/Prof Gavin Williams to hear his thoughts on Traumatic Brain Injury management, returning to higher levels of mobility, strength training, spasticity and trail blazing the clinical academic role with Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, Australia.1:50 - Introduction2:10 - Career Pathway3:00 - Inspiration behind the HiMAT4:25 - Why TBI and why running? 7:15 - What to consider when treating TBI patients9:45 - Avoiding compensations, are we delaying independence?11:00 - The mobility hierarchy13:30 - Safety and Improving higher level mobility16:55 - Spasticity in Neurological Rehabilitation19:50...2020-05-2644 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastSafe Exercise At Home (Physical activity during COVID and beyond)Associate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults to remain physically active during COVID-19.www.safeexerciseathome.org.au. Cathy tells us about the website, how it is useful for older adults and for physiotherapists, and about the group of national and international experts who developed it. Look out for an upcoming full podcast episode with Cathy about her own research.Full show notes: https://aneurophysio.com/safeexerciseathome/Like our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your...2020-05-1321 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastKatrina Williams - Cerebellum & VestibularKatrina is a clinician researcher and educator at the University of Queensland and Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist (awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists). Find out how she came to be so interested in neurodegenerative diseases and why expertise in vestibular and ataxia is so valuable in this area. We also talk about her research investigating the sensory, motor and vestibular functions of the balance system and how she has racked up so many letters behind her name (and counting!).1.41 - Intro2:29 - Career pathwayNeurodegenerative Diseases, Ataxia and the Cerebellum7:50 - Developing Interest in Ataxia2020-04-2149 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastCOVID-19 Australian Physiotherapy Association Update - Natalie FiniAssociate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults to remain physically active during COVID-19.www.safeexerciseathome.org.au. Cathy tells us about the website, how it is useful for older adults and for physiotherapists, and about the group of national and international experts who developed it. Look out for an upcoming full podcast episode with Cathy about her own research.The Financial Philosophers - Lets Nerd OutWe're Chris and Danny, two long-time college friends (and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify2020-04-0734 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastKatie Davies - Concussion, Indications for castingOur discussion with clinician and principal physiotherapist at Neurological Rehabilitation Group in Melbourne, Katie Davies.Katie tells us about her career pathway and how clinical supervision has been important to her growth as a physiotherapist. She speaks about her research and work in community and sports-related persistent concussion, as well as her unique use of casting in clinical practice.1:20 - Intro1.45 - Career pathway7.50 - Supervision and Mentoring at NRG10.30 - Developing interest in concussion12.25 - Paediatric concussion research13.45 - Physio role in concussion18.50 - Concussion assessment20.56 - Paediatric persistent concussion...2020-03-1043 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastDr Karen Borschmann - Post stroke bone health & glycaemic controlWe chat with Dr Karen Borschmann about her career pathway that has led her back to Melbourne, Australia. Now working for The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and St Vincent's Health Karen talks about her research into bone health following stroke as well as introducing us to the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.Introduction 0:59Career Pathway 1:25Bone health and glycaemic control post stroke 7:45Upcoming exercise trial 17:23Physio role in diabetes management 20:25Brain inflammation 23:38Animal studies 26:20SRRR 31:30 Stroke service provision for young stroke survivors 38:00 Link to episode we...2020-02-1147 min
A Neuro Physio PodcastA/Prof James McLoughlin - Motor Control, MS, ConcussionOur inaugural episode is with clinical academic Dr James McLoughlin. James tells us about his career progression starting in Adelaide, to time at St George's Hospital and Queen's Square University College, London, and his work back at Flinders University, Adelaide as Associate Professor in the Masters of Clinical Rehabilitation program. James has a diverse approach to clinical practice which he implements at his own clinic - Advanced Neuro Rehab. He runs courses in Vestibular and Motor Control and holds a Masters of Clinical Neuroscience and a PhD in balance and gait.Introduction: 1:31 Career Pathway: 2:56 Walking mechanics: 11:08 2020-01-0145 min