Shows
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastKaren Young (Spear Physiotherapy): Owning and Operating a Private Practice.Karen graduated from RGU in 1998 she then worked in the NHS for 5 years and started SPEAR Physiotherapy in 2001. In 2003, she started work at RGU as a lecturer, working part-time whilst also staying in private practice. In 2008, she went with her private practice and has seen the company grow significantly over the last 21 years.
In 2002 she started working with the National Golf Squads and from 2005-2014 was the Lead Physiotherapist for Scottish Golf. Golf is her main specialism and the mainstay of her workload. Karen works with both injured and non-injured golfers to keep bodies in shape and...
2022-10-031h 02
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastDr Amanda Johnson (Manchester Metropolitan University): Youth development and growth related injury.Dr Amanda Johnson has carried out a variety of posts, at junior and senior levels in hospital, initially in London and then back in Manchester.
Amanda has always been involved with sports teams initially swimming and then athletics and worked as a physiotherapist to the England athletics team. She has worked as a physiotherapist in several sports at a high level including Great Britain Aquatic teams particularly swimming, synchro swimming and 10 years with the GB diving team. She has travelled extensively with the England Athletics Team to international camps and competitions.
Lately she has been f...
2022-09-2657 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastDr Claire Minshull (Get Back to Sport): Strength and Conditioning for Therapists.Dr Claire Minshull is one of the most highly respected and research active rehabilitation and conditioning specialists in the UK. She has worked in the field of sports medicine and health for over 20 years as a Senior Lecturer, Researcher, Consultant and as a Practitioner. She has designed, led and managed major clinical and nonclinical research trials, supervised several PhD students, and has published over 30 research papers in leading peer-reviewed sports medicine journals. She is regularly invited to speak at national and international academic and professional symposia, writes for sports magazines and, serves as expert reviewer for many scientific peer-reviewed...
2022-09-1942 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastCaptain Michelle Jilek (USAF): Keeping fighter pilots airborne.*The views expressed in this episode are those of Captain Michelle Jilek and do not represent those of the United States Air Force or the Department of Defence*
Captain Michelle “Twitch” Jilek is an embedded Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) within the 1st Fighter Wing at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, USA. Captain Jilek developed one of the first-ever unique active duty embedded DPT position in the United States Air Force to offer services specifically for fighter pilots within their own squadrons on the flightline. She has been working closely with Air Combat Command in developing the Optim...
2022-03-2850 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastEimear Cooney (Eimear Cooney Coaching): Tackling burnout in the health professions.Eiméar is a mental health occupational therapist, life coach and mindfulness facilitator. She is also a specialist mental health mentor, working with university students all over the country supporting them to manage their mental health and navigate their academic studies.
Eiméar has over 12 year experience working in the NHS and well-being sectors. She works with people who feel anxious, stressed or overwhelmed & provides them with the tools & techniques to feel happy, confident and in control. Her approach is down to earth and relaxed with even a bit of humour mixed in.
Eiméar wants...
2022-03-2138 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastDr Lee Herrington (University of Salford): ACL Injury and Rehabilitation.Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Rehabilitation, at the University of Salford; where he is the programme leader for the MSc Sports Injury Rehabilitation course. Lee has a technical lead clinical role with the English Institute of Sport and acts as a consultant physiotherapist to a number of premiership & championship football and rugby union clubs. Lee also worked as part of the Team GB medical team at the London 2012 Olympic Games and the Team GB medical team for the Baku 2015 European Games. He has previously worked with British Swimming, Great Britain Women’s Basketball, Wigan Warriors, and Great Br...
2022-03-141h 04
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastJudith Coe (University of Birmingham): Physiotherapy within the performing arts.Judith has over 18 years of experience as a physiotherapist working across a wide range of environments from the NHS to performance sport and the performing arts. She currently holds the position of teaching fellow at University of Birmingham and is a contract physiotherapist for the Royal Opera House, Elmhurst Ballet School, and Birmingham Royal Ballet.
In this episode Judith chats about:
How she got involved in working within the performing arts.
How her approach differed from her previous experience in performance sport.
The demands...
2022-03-0736 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastMike Stewart (Know Pain): Improving communication between clinicians and patients.Mike is a physiotherapist, researcher and visiting university lecturer with over twenty years experience of helping people to overcome pain. Mike is a dedicated practice-based educator who is passionate about providing evidence-based education to a wide variety of health professionals. He teaches across elite sports, and is an advisor on pain management to the International Olympic Committee. Mike has a Masters degree in Education and is planning a PhD focusing on pain and communication. His published work has received international praise from the leading names in neuroscience.
In this episode Mike talks about:
2022-02-281h 04
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastRichard Sutherland (4D Peak Performance): Leadership in Healthcare.* The views expressed in this episode are those of Richard Sutherland and do not necessarily reflect those of the Royal Air Force or Ministry of Defence*
Rich Sutherland is a former Royal Marine Commando. Also, he is currently a serving military Physiotherapist Officer that is in an executive leadership role as the Officer Commanding Rehab Division at Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre Stanford Hall. He is also the professions lead for 38 full time and reservist RAF physiotherapists.
He is also a leadership development consultant outside of the military and will be launching a leadership coaching programme...
2022-02-2136 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastDr Stephen Patterson (St. Marys University): Blood Flow Restriction TrainingStephen is a Professor in Applied Exercise Physiology & Performance. He is currently the Director of the Centre for Applied Performance Sciences and course lead for the Professional Doctorate in Strength and Conditioning. He has published 70 peer-reviewed research papers. He joined St Marys in 2009 having previously graduated with a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science from Napier University, Edinburgh before completing an MSc in Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise from Strathclyde University in Glasgow. He then moved to Loughborough University where he completed his Ph.D. specializing in the responses and adaptations to exercise with blood flow restriction.
2022-02-1446 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastJames Armstrong: From Student to Band 5James Armstrong is a Devon-based Physiotherapist, who is passionate about providing excellent evidence-based Physiotherapy and advice, that focuses on empowering patients to get them back to their very best.
James graduated from the University of Plymouth with a 1st Class BSc Hons in Physiotherapy and a passion for the profession! prior to this he studied a BSc Hons Biology degree and spent several years working in management before moving to physiotherapy.
He is currently a core member of the CSP South West Regional Network, a former Chair of the South West and Wales CSP Student Meeting, an...
2022-02-0756 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastJames Cruickshank: Running injuriesJames is a private practice physiotherapist with over 13 years of experience, previously in the NHS with rotational experience whilst spending the later years in seconded musculoskeletal positions.
He has been in his current job for 7 years at SPEAR – a private sports specialist physiotherapy department looking after Scottish Institute-supported athletes in a multi-disciplinary team. Highlights have been multiple experiences abroad with traveling teams securing gold, promotion, and success. Locally supporting athletes through their progression into senior sport has been a top achievement.
He has also supported Tuvalu in the role of lead physiotherapist during the 2014 Commonwealth Gam...
2022-01-3154 min
RGU Physiotherapy Society PodcastRGU Physiotherapy Society Podcast Welcome.Hello and welcome to the RGU Physiotherapy Society Podcast. A student led podcast that aims to bring you weekly conversations with leading practitioners within the field of physiotherapy, medicine and sport.
We aim to bring you a show every Monday to start your week off right and through this podcast we hope to provide students with a valuable resource to support you throughout your University studies and out in to practice.
2022-01-3100 min