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💡In this episode, researcher and exercise physiologist Brendan Mouatt explores how language, context, and perception influence the experience of pain, the response to exercise, and clinical outcomes.

He discusses how patients construct meaning from what they feel and see, why overly anatomical explanations can reinforce fear and fragility, and how professionals can create environments that promote safety, autonomy, and adaptation.

A practical and current conversation about communication, behavior, and the complexity of pain.

💭 “What we say - and the words we use - really do matter… It affects whether a person feels fragile or adaptable and can be nudged in the right direction." - Brendan Mouatt

👉🏻Brendan Mouatt is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist focused on pain, injury, human behaviour, and biopsychosocial healthcare. His Doctoral research at the University of South Australia investigates how clinician communication and behaviour shape patient self-perception, capability, and future actions.

He develops and delivers continuing education for allied health professionals and GPs, translating contemporary pain science into practical clinical application.

Brendan is also the CEO of the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (Noigroup), a science-driven organisation in Adelaide dedicated to improving the lives of people experiencing pain through evidence-based publications, education, and resources.

📚You will learn about:

• How words and clinical decisions shape patient confidence and recovery.

• How exercise cues can help or hinder beliefs about the body.

• Practical tips for pain education that don’t backfire.

• Simple ways to apply these insights in everyday practice.
  

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• E-mail: brendan@noigroup.com

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🔎 Brendan's resource of information:

• Noi Group courses

• Pain Revolution

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💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Professor Jill Cook clearly explains why many people misdiagnose, what types of load irritate tendons, and how to identify the true trigger that initiates pain (re-airing).

Jill also presents valuable insights into clinical evaluation, classic signs for each tendon, myths about rest, how to use isometric exercises correctly, and when not to rely solely on imaging findings.

💭 “We would expect that, immediately after the isometrics, there would be at least a 50% drop in their pain." - Prof. Jill Cook

👉🏻Professor Jill Cook is an Emeritus Professor in Musculoskeletal Health at the La Trobe Sport & Exercise Medicine Research Centre in Melbourne, Australia, and one of the world’s leading researchers in tendon health. With more than 30 years of clinical and research experience, she is internationally recognized for her work on tendinopathy and for co-developing the widely used Tendon Continuum Model.

Since completing her PhD in 2000, Prof. Cook has focused on tendon pathology, rehabilitation, load management, treatment options, and the risk factors that contribute to tendon injury - helping bridge the gap between research and real-world clinical practice. Alongside her academic role, she runs a specialist tendon physiotherapy practice and teaches globally, delivering lectures and workshops to help clinicians better understand and manage tendon conditions.

📚You will learn about:

• Tendinopathy mechanism of injury

• The different stages of tendinopathy pathology development

• What you should look for in the clinical assessment

• Tendinopathy differential diagnosis

• Treatment strategies
  

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🔎 Jill's resource of information:

• Barcelona's 2021 TENDON GUIDE focuses on tendon injuries in football players.

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💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, physiotherapist Andrew Wynd dives deep into the rehabilitation process for ankle sprains - one of the most common yet often misunderstood injuries in sports and daily life.

Andrew breaks down the difference between lateral ankle sprains and syndesmosis (high ankle) injuries, explaining how the mechanism of injury directly influences treatment choices and recovery timelines.

💭 “If you don’t know how to find the subtalar joint, how to assess it well, then how are you gonna know if it’s got a normal range or not?" - Andrew Wynd

👉🏻Andrew Wynd is an APA-Titled Sports Physiotherapist and is the founder and director of Balwyn Sports & Physiotherapy Centre in Melbourne. He also is the CEO of Freestyle Feet, an innovative company that aims to solve foot/ankle issues through education and products. Andrew is globally recognised for his foot & ankle clinical work, holding a Post Graduate Master’s Degree in Sports Physiotherapy. Andrew has been a casual academic teacher at La Trobe University and is passionate about ongoing clinician development and mentoring.

📚You will learn about:

💥 Learn how to spot the difference between ankle sprains and high ankle injuries

🦶 Key tips for assessment — and when imaging is really needed

💪 Rehab progressions that actually work (surgical & non-surgical)

⚡ Common mistakes to avoid and how to prevent long-term instability

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• Clinic Website

• LinkedIN

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🔎 Andrew's resource of information:

• YouTube

• Freestyle Feet

• Course

• The Ankle Sprain Masterclass

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💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Michael Rowe discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on physical therapy, from clinical reasoning to how we learn, communicate, and make decisions.

He explains how AI can serve as a thought partner, helping physical therapists reflect on their own practices, identify biases, and explore new perspectives on care.

💭 “I think about AI as a thinking partner, not like a calculator where you ask it to do something and it's gonna give you a perfect response" - Dr. Michael Rowe

👉🏻 Dr Michael Rowe is the Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Health and Care Sciences at the University of Lincoln in the United Kingdom. Michael's scholarship focuses on the transformative potential of digital technologies in professional education, with an emphasis on how they mediate relationships between teachers and students in learning environments. More recently, he has concentrated on the implications of generative AI in higher education and professional practice.

📚You will learn about:

• How AI can be your partner in clinical reasoning - from notes to diagnosis.
  

• Smart ways to use AI ethically in your everyday practice.
  

• Where AI helps… and where your clinical judgment is still key.
  

• How AI is shaping physical therapy education and professional growth.

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💡 In this episode, Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville discusses the key findings from his recently published research, which explores whether directional preference can truly be used to identify discogenic pain.

He shares how his study contributes to understanding directional preference diagnostic accuracy, discogenic pain subgroups, and how these insights can improve clinical reasoning, diagnosis accuracy, and treatment outcomes.

💭 “If we can identify directional preference in a patient, we have a very good probability of having discogenic pain." - Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville

👉🏻Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville is a French physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders. He holds an International MDT Diploma, a Master’s in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy from the University of Dundee, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Bioengineering. A McKenzie Institute faculty member since 2017, he has taught over 100 courses worldwide. His research focuses on intervertebral disc disorders and spinal pain, working closely with the PRISMATICS team to develop new diagnostic and treatment technologies. He currently balances clinical practice, teaching, and research.

📚You will learn about:

• Directional Preference accuracy - how it identifies discogenic low back pain.

• Screening limits - why the absence of Directional Preference doesn’t rule out discogenic pain.

• Directional Preference vs. Centralization Phenomenon - key similarities and subtle differences.

• Discogenic pain subgroups - including Modic changes and what it means for patient care.

  
  

🔎 Jean-Philippe's resource of information:

DENEUVILLE, Jean-Philippe; LASLETT, Mark; et al. Concurrent validity of the directional preference phenomenon compared to controlled lumbar discography: A supplementary analysis of a diagnostic accuracy study. Musculoskeletal Science and Practice, v. 80, 2025. Available here.

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• Email: deneuvillejp@me.com

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💡 In this episode, Dr. Michael Maxwell shares his insights on the importance of identifying the individual mechanisms (structural, physiological, and functional) behind patients' chief complaints. This is a rich conversation about clinical reasoning, integrating approaches, and how to personalize treatment to achieve more consistent results.

💭 “I am trying to define the underlying mechanisms of the patient’s chief complaint symptoms as best as possible and match them with the interventions that fit most closely." - Dr. Michael Maxwell

👉🏻Dr. Michael Maxwell, DC, BHK is a chiropractor and educator whose mission is to deliver research-backed, practical MSK education. He is Canada’s only Certified Instructor for Michael Shacklock’s Clinical Neurodynamics and a Certified Instructor for Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS).

With over 20 years of experience — from personal training and medical exercise to chiropractic practice — Michael integrates movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions. He has organized more than 300 continuing education courses across Canada featuring world-renowned clinicians, and he regularly teaches at postgraduate courses and conferences internationally.

This unique combination of clinical experience, extensive training, and exposure to leading educators positions him to offer exceptional continuing education for health professionals.

📚You will learn about:

• How to screen and funnel patients effectively

• Ways to identify and understand patients’ pain mechanisms

• How to choose techniques and approaches tailored to each individual

• Practical insights from Michael’s 20+ years in movement-based manual therapy and exercise interventions

  
  

🔎 Michael's resources of information:

• Articles

• Youtube Channel

• Podcast The FARM by Dr. Beau Beard

• Courses

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💭“I decide to use a neurodynamic approach when I can reproduce, during the neurodynamic test, totally or partially, the patient’s original symptoms.” - Dan Pilderwasser

👉🏻Dan G. Pilderwasser, PT, DO (Osteopathy) is a physiotherapist and educator with over 45 years of clinical experience, specializing in neurodynamics and manual therapy. He is a Clinical Neurodynamics Instructor (NDS Australia, Michael Shacklock), a Mulligan Concept Accredited Teacher, and the Director of Physioscience Clinic.

Practicing since 1979, Dan holds a postgraduate qualification in osteopathy (DO), with an extensive background in postural re-education, neurophysiology, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. He has trained internationally, including courses in Bobath, PNF, nerve mobilization techniques with David Butler, neurodynamics with Michael Shacklock, and peripheral nerve manipulation with Jean-Pierre Barral.

He is also the President of the South American regional MCTA® and has contributed to advancing clinical education in neurodynamics and manual therapy across Latin America.

📚You will learn about:

• How to differentiate musculoskeletal vs nerve problems

• Recognizing key types of nerve dysfunction

• How our understanding has evolved from a mechanical to neuroimmune perspective

• Practical tips on ULNTs and nerve-mobilization techniques

  
  

🔎 Dan's resources of information:

• Neurodynamic Solutions

• Book: Clinical Neurodynamics by Michael Shacklock

• Book: Bodily Relearning by Benjamin Boyd

• Noigroup

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