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In this episode, Dutch researcher Corinne Visscher discusses temporomandibular disorders (TMD) with a focus on prevalence, risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment. She provides insights on the research she is currently focused on, particularly in understanding the journey of patients with chronic complaints related to TMD. Corinne also emphasizes the importance of screening for TMD, providing counseling and advice on habits, and referring patients to oral facial physical therapists or dentists when necessary. She also highlights the link between TMD and secondary headaches, and offers ways to reach out to her for further information.

Content

00:00 Intro

00:35 What is TMD?

01:18 TMD Prevalence/Incidence

02:20 The typical TMD Patient

03:23 Risk Factors

06:38 Red Flag Screening

09:20 The Diagnostic Process

14:05 Special Tests

15:25 Questionnaires

17:47 TMD & Headaches

19:30 Am I clenching my teeth?

20:40 Is posture a factor for TMD?

22:50 The course of TMD

27:09 A place for Dry Needling?

28:29 Other Manual Therapies?

31:50 Current TMD Research

35:05 Top 3 Takeaways

40:20 Tension-Type or TMD Headache

42:28 How to get in touch

43:08 Outro

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In this podcast episode, physiotherapist Sarah Michiels discusses somatic tinnitus, a type of tinnitus that is often caused by dysfunctions in the upper cervical spine and jaw. She highlights the prevalence of somatic tinnitus and the importance of a comprehensive diagnosis to rule out other causes. The talk provides insights into her evaluation and treatment approach, emphasizes the role of physiotherapy in improving muscle function and coordination to manage this debilitating condition.

Content

00:00 Intro
00:46 Definition of Somatic Tinnitus
01:35 Tinnitus and the Cervical Spine
04:47 Prevalence of Tinnitus
06:22 Epidemiology of Tinnitus
08:15 Physiotherapy Diagnosis Possible?
10:30 ENT Diagnosis of Somatosensory Tinnitus
14:27 Special Testing for Tinnitus
16:00 Cervical Spine Assessments
17:35 Tinnitus and the Jaw
18:51 Red Flags
20:53 Physiotherapy Effectiveness for Somatosensory Tinnitus
22:00 Typical Treatment Course
23:20 What causes Improvements in Symptoms?
25:18 Tinnitus Relapse
27:10 Prognostic Factors
29:30 Sarah's Treatment Approach
31:48 Why Patients get worse
34:15 How to learn more about Tinnitus
35:10 Is MT knowledge required?
36:20 Sarah's Closing Thoughts
37:30 Could Van Gogh have been saved?
38:10 Outro

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This months guest is Curtis Anderson, a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) survivor for a new area we’re looking to dive deeper into on the podcast – the patient’s perspective. We talk to Curtis about his 20 year journey and how he defied what was initially thought possible for the full extent of his rehab. After 3 weeks in a medically induced coma he spent a year in a rehabilitation center and he has since gone on a journey to be a motivational speaker helping other get through their own journeys as the prime example of what can happen when you don’t give up, even after 20 years, when you are determined to treat every day as an opportunity to do better, be better and perform better. In his own words, it took him 8 years to learn to drive again, 8 years to use a staircase with the railing on the left side, 10 years to be able to pick up change from the counter top & 16 years to pick it up off of the ground! He's an inspiration and the personification of never giving up and I hope you enjoy hearing about his journey as much as I have!

This time we're joined in studio with none other than returning guest, Claire Robertson! Claire is back to talk to us about patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). From defining what it actually is as an all encompassing term, to rehab strategies and potentially what adjuncts may be useful. Don't forget to head over to www.physiotutors.com/courses to check out our latest course with Claire Robertson on everything you need to know about PFPS including real life case studies and example rehab exercises to complement your programming, everything you need to go back into clinic on Monday feeling more competent and confident!

In this edition of the podcast we talk with Filip Struyf to help clean up the murky waters around the shoulder complex and discuss why special tests may not be so special anymore - but may still have a place in your therapy! We also touch on how you can better direct your rehab and what elements are key for a positive outcome. Listeners of the podcast can also get €50 euro's off Filip's online course with the code RCRSP50 !

This time we speak to Paul Hobrough, a leading expert in shockwave, physiotherapist and educator on the topic. Paul has worked with some of the elites in sports and we talk to him on just how much the addition of Shockwave into his physiotherapeutic practise has helped boost positive outcomes for his patients and speed up recovery times in both acute and chronic pathologies. We also discuss where shockwave research is heading and the positive outcomes it has so far produced when used in neurological patients!! Listen in to find out more!

This episode is a little different to the norm - I talk to both Molly and Natasha about concussions and their varied experiences on rehab from the patients perspective and the clinicians - what skills can help you stand out in the crowd and where the soft skills become invaluable in helping your patient deal with their injury. We also discuss their upcoming concussion call and the relevance for both clinicians to improve their understanding and shape their practise and those living with concussions on how to better deal with potential complications as well as dealing with the holidays!

This time on the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Brodie Sharpe, the host of the Run Smarter podcast, a physiotherapist and a running enthusiast himself. We discuss running related injuries and the importance of recovery - this is also the topic of this upcoming month for the Run Smarter podcast - the importance of recovery! On this episode we look more specifically at when to and not to rest, the importance of a good balance between S&C, running and rest and how this can combine to produce positive outcomes for your patients.

In this edition of the Physiotutors podcast we talk with Kjartan Fersum about cognitive functional therapy (CFT) and how he integrates that into his daily practise, utilising it with chronic and acute pain patients to help them navigate their problems and it's role within physiotherapy. Kjartan provides us with methods you can easily take into your daily practise to improve your communication with your patient as well as help the progress on their journey of rehabilitation, stepping out of the "I will fix you" mentality and more into a therapeutic alliance *with* the patient.

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Molly Parker about concussions, concussion management, rehabilitation and her personal experience as a physio who's a patient with a concussion. We discuss the dangers of concussions going undiagnosed and the drastic affect this can have on your body and ability to function. We dive a little into the pathophysiology and perhaps more importantly, how imperative it is to make sure you have the right healthcare professionals involved in rehabilitation, not just physiotherapists. We highlight some of the differences someone may face with an acute concussion and also with prolonged concussion symptoms. Tune in to find out more!

In this episode of the Physiotutors podcast we talk to Jarod Hall about pain, pain management and effective communication with your patients. We discuss a few methods that you can take directly into practise, addressing not just the "what to say" but also ways in which you can frame your conversations and approach with patients when discussing their pain. As well as this, we touch on pain science and how it's use as an "intervention", although with the best of intentions, has been misused or misinterpreted by therapists as a basis for treatment. Tune in to find out more!