Sarah Ward PhD – ACL research, foundational physiotherapy skills and applying research in the clinic

Physio Foundations

Sarah Ward is a physiotherapist, researcher, age group champion triathlete and physio educator at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. I spoke to Sarah about balancing research, clinical practice and research, all the wonderful places she has been able to travel to as a physiotherapist. I really enjoyed this conversation with Sarah. If you enjoy it as well please share the episode and remember to follow the show so you can see future episodes like this.

In this episode:

0:20 Welcome Sarah

5:15 Where in the world has your physiotherapy degree taken you?

9:38 I thought I knew what physio was when I started the degree – skills and knowledge to treat the whole person

11:45 What led you from clinical work to research?

16:30 Taking frustrations in the clinic and developing them into research questions

17:00 Persisting quadriceps weakness – thinking beyond the muscle

17:52 How did your PhD change what you do clinically?

20:30 When you don’t have access to fancy tools and technology – basic foundational principles of strengthening and patient education

23:50 Novices – be patient with gaining experience

25:56 Ask questions. Always question things

This is a discussion aimed at health professionals and health professional students. Always seek the guidance of a qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition.

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