Join these amazing physios to discuss the guidelines on returning to running after having a baby, in which they developed in March 2019 and will continue to improve. Find out why 3 months postnatal/postpregnancy/postpartum is a better cut-off for consideration in returning to running and a summary of their key points. The guidelines are free and available HERE Be sure to download the Podbean app and please consider becoming a patron and supporting the podcast! There is a red

Sandy Hilton from Entropy Physiotherapy joins me to discuss how you should go about finding the information you want and need, specifically those looking for journal articles! Time is precious. Even looking for one small topic or idea requires effort and time...which is hard to come by these days. Before you ask someone what articles or evidence is out there, please make the effort to look first! Be sure to download the Podbean app and please consider becoming a patron and su

From the archive - the best parts of Peter O'Sullivan. Peter is Professor at Curtin University, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Western Australia and works part time as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Bodylogic physiotherapy.He and his team conduct clinical research investigating the life course, underlying mechanisms and targeted management of persistent and disabling musculoskeletal pain disorders. With his team he has developed an integrated p

Prof Hans Peter Dietz is a RANZCOG subspecialist in Urogynaecology and an internationally renowned expert in pelvic floor imaging, studying pelvic floor damage. The levator ani muscle is part of the pelvic floor muscle group and Prof. Dietz has contributed greatly to the discovery of childbirth trauma to this muscle on ultrasound. He is an advocate for the role physiotherapists play, as well as other health professionals, in the conservative management and education of pelvic

Physiotherapist Julie Wiebe and I have a very candid conversation about how impact activities like double unders (skipping) and running influence the pelvic floor and how we may use what research we have, as well as our clinical minds, to address these biomechanics on dysfunction like stress urinary incontinence. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28675537 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27794169 Be sure to download the Podbean app and stay tuned for information regardin

The Tweed Hospital Physiotherapy Dept brings the 7th annual physio symposium on June 22, 2019 and I am honoured to be invited to talk. Listen for more details and join the fun! Ticket purchase below. Only 80 tickets available. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/womens-mens-and-pelvic-health-physiotherapy-symposium-tickets-55054469400?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Be sure to download the Podbean app and stay tuned for information regarding becoming a patron and supporting the podcast! The

Associated Professor of exercise physiology at Staffordshire University, UK, Dr. Jacky Forsyth, is a prominent researcher and speaker in the area of women’s exercise and health. Her research is centred on the interactive effect of ovarian hormones, exercise, and bone - which is what we discuss today on this episode. One of her research priorities is to promote, raise awareness, and advance understanding of the key influences that impact the exercising female. She is vice chai

Dr. Chris Gillespie, colorectal surgeon, and physiotherapist Allison Bryant discuss what exactly is functional constipation, potential causes, assessment within the medical and allied health fields, as well as treatment options. Links: The Brisbane Functional Colorectal Conference Dr. Chris Gillespie Allison Bryant Be sure to download the Podbean app and stay tuned for information regarding becoming a patron and supporting the podcast! There is a red button on the Podbean app

Victoria is part sexologist, part designer. She is a current PhD candidate at RMIT university, where she also founded the world’s first sex toy design course to teach the next generation of designers how to create better solutions for universal sexual health problems. Her PhD explores better ways of delivering the latest sexual rehabilitation options and education for men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery. She helps men with chronic erectile dysfunction navigate thei

Darcia Ondrovcik grew up in the shadow of domestic violence. She was able to break free of the tragic cycle and forge her own path. Today, Darcia is a renowned personality in the fitness industry, with more than 10 years’ experience as a trainer, coach and athlete on the world stage. Darcia believes her experiences—how they influenced her life and how she ultimately overcame them—have given her the strength to share her story. Her mission is to help people in similar situatio