Physio Network

In this episode with Tim Retchford we discuss his recent experience of working with the athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics. We discuss:
Key Roles of the Physiotherapist in this environment
Working with Olympic athletes in the lead up to the Olympic Games 
Working in a Multidisciplinary Environment
How a Physiotherapist can enhance team rapport and dynamics
What you can do to help break into working with elite sport
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Dr Tim Retchford is a Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Lecturer at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Tim coordinates and teaches the musculoskeletal subjects at Charles Sturt University along with working on research projects in partnership with University of Canberra, Snow Australia and Albury Wodonga Health. Outside of his role as a lecturer, Tim has maintained his clinical practice, particularly in elite sport as he has worked with the Australian Cross Country Ski team for the past 15+ years. 
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In this episode, we discuss all things “throwing injuries”. We explore: 
Load management and the bodies response to load
Signs of overload/fatigue vs development in athletes
Acute:Chronic Workloads
Balancing performance and injury risk
Programming a modern throwing program
Avoiding acute loading spikes in elite sport
This episode is closely tied to Mike’s case study he did with us called “UCL injury in a Baseball Athlete”. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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Dr. Mike Reinold is a globally recognized expert in physical therapy, sports medicine, and performance, specializing in rehabilitation and injury prevention for athletes, particularly baseball pitchers, while also helping people of all ages return to activity. He is co-founder and president of Champion Physical Therapy and Performance in Waltham, MA, and has extensive experience with Major League Baseball, including the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Chicago White Sox, where he developed programs to prevent injuries and optimize performance. 
Professor Tim Gabbett has over 30 years experience working as an applied sport scientist with athletes and coaches from a wide range of sports. He holds a PhD in Human Physiology and has completed a second PhD in Applied Sport Science, with special reference to physical demands, injury prevention, and skill acquisition. Tim has worked with elite international athletes over several Olympic Games cycles and continues to work as an advisor for several high performance organizations around the world. 
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In this episode with Dr James Furness, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a surfer who was suffering from anterior shoulder pain. We cover:
Mechanisms specific to surfing
Importance of a “working diagnosis” 
Special tests of the shoulder 
Treatment modalities for anterior shoulder pain
This episode is closely tied to James’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.

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James Furness is a PhD graduate at Bond University with a background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and research in water based sports. He is a Lead researcher within Water-based Research Unit at Bond University investigating the musculoskeletal and physiological adaptations in the sport of surfing. He has established a national collaboration with Surfing Australia and an international collaboration with universities within New Zealand and the USA. 
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In this episode, we discuss everything about therapeutic alliance and motivational interviewing. We explore: 
The power of communication
How to build alliance in the first few minutes of an appointment
How to approach resistance to behaviour change 
Skills from motivational interviewing we can apply immediately
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies within Physiotherapy practice
Want to learn more about communication and optimise patient behaviour change? Alison Sim recently did a brilliant Masterclass with us called “More than Words: Communication Tools for Treating People in Pain" where she goes into further depth on this topic. 
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Dr Alison Sim (PhD) is an osteopath, educator, and researcher specialising in pain management and early intervention following injury. She has worked clinically for over 20 years and teaches communication and behaviour change skills to allied health professionals across Australia. Alison’s research focuses on distress, risk screening, and compensable injury recovery. Alison enjoys helping improve clinician - patient interactions and supporting practitioners to integrate evidence-based communication strategies into everyday care.
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Our host is @Sarah.yule from Physio Network
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This episode with Dr. Brooke Patterson is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. In this episode Brooke discusses:
Return to play outcome measures 
Concussion prevention research 
Brooke’s return to contact protocol (AFL)
Prep-to-Play program 
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Dr. Brooke Patterson is an Australian Research Council Early Career Industry Research Fellow and physiotherapist who completed her PhD at La Trobe University. A former AFLW player with the Melbourne Football Club and later an Assistant Coach, Brooke went on to lead the development of Prep-to-Play, an injury prevention program for community women’s football. She now works closely with community coaches to implement effective knee and concussion injury prevention strategies. 
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