In this episode we talk about the importance of individualising our rehab programs. That is, treating the person NOT just the pathology. - What's the difference between standardised care & "cookie-cutter" care? - How should we be using the published Best-Practice Clinical Guidelines? - What can we standardise & what can we individualise? Best Practice - Plantar Heel Pain - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/19/1106 Best Practice - Achilles Tendinopathy - https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/55/20/1125 Need help ditching the cookie-cutter rehab approach? Download the Movement Prescription Bluepri ..read more

Foot orthoses - where do they fit into your clinical management? Does everyone need orthoses? No Do those who are prescribed orthoses need them for life? It depends... What should we consider if we are to make appropriate recommendations & management plans for our patients? In this episode Podiatrists Talysha & Jackson explore some elements of orthotic prescription that are often equally important (if not more) to the script itself. For more information head to https://www.progressivepodiatryproject.com/p3me #podiatry #running #runninginjury #runningrehab #orthotics #orthsoes #trailr ..read more

Dr Doug Ritchie & Rebecca Rushton aka The Blister Pod from @Blister-Prevention joins P3 to deep-dive further into the science, mechanics & management of blisters. In this episode Doug & Rebecca break down: - Are blisters a modern problem? - Walking & running mechanics and blisters - can altering gait play a role? - Where do shoes fit into the equation? - The 'ideal' sock for preventing blisters. - Orthoses (+ top covers) and their role in blister management. - The unique skills podiatrists have that can improve the management of blisters. To find out more head to https://www.pr ..read more

In this episode Talysha & Jackson give clinicians an insight into utilising the VAS (Visual Analog Scale - of Pain) & RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion), to help your clients dose their rehabilitation exercises.  The inverse relationship is very important for progressively loading tissue, to increase the load-tolerating capacity & restore function. That is, as pain/reactivity decreases, applied load & complexity can increase. By utilising the VAS - RPE we can help decrease the likelihood of a client 'over dosing' their rehabilitation exercises, leading to an injury flare.&nb ..read more

Want this episode to count towards your CPD? Watch via P3 for FREE (https://www.progressivepodiatryproject.com/freecpd)  New Balance Technical Manager - Matt Spicer and Podiatrist & Orthotist - Sam Turner (aka That Football Podiatrist) joins P3 to talk all things footy boots and clinical practice.    In this episode we explore:  - Where are clinicians going wrong with their understanding of football boots in clinical practice? - What influences client's purchasing decisions for footy boots? - How can clinicians improve their understanding & recommendations of footy ..read more

Rebecca Rushton aka The Blister Pod joins P3 to talk all things blisters.  If you're a clinician wanting to improve your knowledge in preventing & managing blisters, click here In part 1 of our blister breakdown Rebecca gives clinicians a rundown on; - What evidence exists for current blister prevention strategies. - What misconceptions exist for the cause & management of blisters? - What's the new multi-element model for the cause of blisters and how should we be thinking about blister prevention? Stay tuned for part #2 - coming soon ..read more

Grab your free plantar fasciopathy rehabilitation decision tool from www.progressivepodiatryproject.com/pfrg To celebrate the launch of P3's newest online course, the Plantar Fasciopathy Rehabilitation Masterclass, Jackson interviews Talysha to answer some common questions clinicians have when it comes to plantar fasciopathy management including; Where is the best place for a clinician to start when assessing Plantar Fasciopathy? How can we determine if the pathology is more compressive or tensile driven? When should we be loading the plantar fascia for rehab? Orthoses - yes or no? To find o ..read more

In this extended episode Talysha & Jackson unpack 9 different ways you can modify an exercise to tailor our movement prescriptions from pathology management to improving performance.  With each variable the team explain what it is, where it fits into your programming and how these variables fit into a clinical setting when it comes to tissue adaptations. To grab your free rehab resource - head to https://www.progressivepodiatryproject.com/blueprint Load Reps Sets Rest Frequency Tempo Range of Movement Joint Angles  Complexity ..read more

Grab our free rehab guide The Movement Prescription Blueprint - www.progressivepodiatryproject.com/blueprint Today Talysha & Jackson tackle another common P3 Community question - "How many rehab exercises should we give our clients?" Whilst the answer is very nuanced and it will vary from person to person, there are some factors we can consider that will help guide our decision for each client. Time Stamps 2:30 What impacts how we answer this. 4:00 Prescribing behaviour impacts adherence. 9:00 Approaches for clients who don’t want to do rehab exercises. 12:30 Bang for Buck rehab exercises ..read more

In this episode Talysha & Jackson answer a P3 Community question - "Does every musculoskeletal injury need rehabilitation exercises?" The simple answer, no. But we obviously want to shed some light on the nuance of where exercise therapies fit into managing musculoskeletal pathologies. Sharing some case examples, questions to ask (both your client and yourself) and tips to help develop your critical thinking skills, this episode will definitely help you avoid falling into the illusion of action and move towards prescribing exercises with purpose. If you'd like a free resource to help guide ..read more