Best The Physio Perspective Podcasts (2024)

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GP052: Urban Planning and Health with Alex Heilmann 50:49

2M ago50:49

50:49

Today’s episode, we have Alex Heilmann, a Masters student at UBC, studying Community Planning. He is from Boston originally and moved to Vancouver to study Planning, particularly Transportation Planning. His work and projects relate to transitioning cities away from car dependency. We cover a range of topics on how urban planning and city design im…

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GP051: Year in Review 29:19

4M ago29:19

29:19

We, the podcast co-hosts, dedicated this episode to reflecting on how things have been going since the Global Physio Podcast relaunch in 2023. We express our gratitude for the many guests who have come onto the podcast. We discuss the successes as well as the challenges and lessons learned with the podcast. We talk about the ways we’ve changed as p…

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GP050: Considerations for and Reflections on International Physiotherapy Work with Alex Hejazi 43:24

8M ago43:24

43:24

In this podcast episode, we speak with Bahareh Alexandra Hejazi about her experience and insights about her time spent in Italy, Palestine and Uganda. Despite international work offering many exciting prospects for health professionals and potential to create positive change across the globe, it is important to speak about the uncomfortable truths …

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GP049: Designing Novel Work-Models with Sara Abassbhay 41:55

8M ago41:55

41:55

Sara Abassbhay completed her Bachelor of Sciences in Rehabilitation and her Master of Sciences (applied) in Physical Therapy at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Her career has taken her all over the world and she has practiced as a physiotherapist in Singapore, Ghana, and Canada. More recently, she was working in the Yukon Territory in northe…

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GP048: Gender Equality and Social Inclusion with Dr. Rosemary Morgan and Dr. Linda Thumba 46:30

11M ago46:30

46:30

While our profession has been female-dominated for most, if not all, of its history, leadership positions are disproportionately occupied by men. In addition, there are significant gender inequities with regard to the global unmet needs of rehabilitation. Women accounted for just over half of the 2.4 billion people worldwide living with conditions …

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GP047: Physiotherapy Education from the Perspective of Muslim Women with Nathalia Costa and Sarah Jang 54:02

1y ago54:02

54:02

Increasing diversity, equity and inclusion, commonly abbreviated as DEI, has been in the forefront of many sectors. Within health, providing culturally sensitive care and having a professional body that is diverse can lead to improved health outcomes. The conversation often involves ensuring clinicians practice cultural sensitivity during care, for…

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GP046: The Challenges of Making a Truly Global Podcast 15:17

1y ago15:17

15:17

Today’s episode is all about reflexivity. The show co-hosts discuss their individual positionalities and examine how their lived experiences and socialization may influence the podcast. The show co-hosts share their dream of creating a podcast that is relevant to physiotherapists all over the world, amplifies voices that have been historically sile…

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GP045: Physiotherapy Beyond the Biopsychosocial Model with Karime Mescouto 37:56

1+ y ago37:56

37:56

The biopsychosocial model has been touted as an effective approach towards addressing physiotherapy-related health conditions for its ability to guide clinicians to think beyond biomedical factors. The shift to integrate subjective experiences, psychological and social aspects to understand a patient’s lived experiences is a step forward beyond pur…

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GP044: Mindfulness and Environmental Justice with Elizabeth Houlding & Susan Czyzo 38:32

1+ y ago38:32

38:32

Environmental physiotherapy is an emerging practice area. There are physiotherapists all over the world calling for more sustainable physiotherapy practices. Moreover, there is a growing consciousness within physiotherapy globally around the environmental injustices experienced by equity deserving groups. A lot of people, including physiotherapists…

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GP043: Defining Global Health with Derek Lai & Allana Beavis 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

40:23

Global health is really difficult to pin down definitionally. Perhaps an even more important question than “what is global health” would be: “what are the core values of global health?” In today’s episode, Derek Lai and Allana Beavis will share their understanding of the values that underpin this field. Additionally, they will discuss their experie…

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GP042: The Physiotherapy Paradox with Dr. Dave Nicholls (Part 2) 40:36

1+ y ago40:36

40:36

This episode is part 2 of a two-part series where we discuss how our profession’s lack of engagement with social theory has resulted in physiotherapy having some massive blindspots regarding who we are, what we do and what our future holds. Our guest is Dr. Dave Nicholls, a Professor of Critical Physiotherapy in the School of Clinical Sciences at A…

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GP041: The Physiotherapy Paradox with Dr. Dave Nicholls (Part 1) 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

46:32

This episode is part 1 of a two-part series where we discuss how our profession’s lack of engagement with social theory has resulted in physiotherapy having some massive blindspots regarding who we are, what we do and what our future holds. Our guest is Dr. Dave Nicholls, a Professor of Critical Physiotherapy in the School of Clinical Sciences at A…

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GP040: Global Physio Podcast Relaunch with Krysta Norwick 17:04

1+ y ago17:04

17:04

Welcome to the Global Physio Podcast! This episode features an introduction to the podcast and new host (Allana Beavis), as well as an interview with the former host and creator (Krysta Norwick). We hope you enjoy the podcast! In this episode we talk about: What the mission of the Global Physio Podcast is What’s in store for the Global Physio Podca…

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13 - Monica Tanner: Marriage, Entrepreneurs and Sexpionage! 24:24

3+ y ago24:24

24:24

Monica Tanner: Marriage, Entrepreneurs and Sexpionage!By Dr. April Morrison

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12 - Rob Gorman: Leadership Perspectives From Different Vantage Points 50:57

3+ y ago50:57

50:57

Rob Gorman: Leadership Perspectives From Different Vantage PointsBy Dr. April Morrison

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11 - Janet Laird: Communication and Leadership 34:36

3+ y ago34:36

34:36

Janet Laird: Communication and LeadershipBy Dr. April Morrison

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10 - Dr. Rhonda Anderson: Visibility and Availability of Leaders 39:01

3+ y ago39:01

39:01

Dr. April Morrison sits down with Rhonda Anderson, DNSc(h), BS, MPA, RN, FAAN, FACHE.By Dr. April Morrison

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9 - Erin Blackwell: Photography and Business Branding 19:08

3+ y ago19:08

19:08

Owner - Erin Blackwell Photography - Boise Idaho Nationally and Internationally awarded and recognized photographer. She has been in the field for over 10 years. Branding and headshots are her jam - “you are the face of your brand!” How she taught herself photography and was able to grow via Google Facebook and YouTube! Erin reveals the top things …

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8 - Dr. Aaron LeBauer, DPT: Coaching Top Performers and High Achievers 24:09

3+ y ago24:09

24:09

Doctor of Physical Therapy Owner, LeBauer Physical Therpay, LeBauer Consulting Over 21 years in Physical Therapy, health care and wellness Former Semi-Professional cyclist and massage therapist Developed the CashPT Blueprint, PT Business Ignition, CashPT Nation Business coach and mentor to high-performing cash-based business owners - Dr LeBauer got…

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7 - Amanda Johnson: Nutrition for Performance 28:10

3+ y ago28:10

28:10

Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner Owner, Outdoor Foodie and Wellness in Idaho Amanda helps clients dig deep into the root cause of imbalances in their bodies Six different areas she looks at: Fatty-acids, hydration, properly-prepared nutrient-rich diet, minerals, digestion, blood sugar regulation. Issues typically arise from imb…

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6 - Michelle Crawford: The Athlete Mentality, Coaching and more 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

28:45

- Lifelong athlete at the D1 collegiate level as well as Olympic level! - Lawyer, Amazing Mom and CrossFit gym owner in SC - Michelle talks about how “protecting your calendar” leads to success in all areas of life. - She discusses the pitfalls of social media, and how checking out social media is similar to running a race! - Michelle explains how …

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5 - Lisa Kolesar, DPT: PT and Pilates 39:01

3+ y ago39:01

39:01

-Board Certified PT with her OCS as well as a background in Athletic Training, with over 1000 hours of post-doctorate continuing education -Owner: TheraFit Pilates in Boise ID -Dr Kolesar has been a PT for over 15 years and has been incorporating Pilates with her patients for more than 10 years. -Dr Kolesar talks about breaking out of her comfort z…

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4 - Brent Hanson of City of Trees: The 12-Week Year and His Life 411 30:38

3+ y ago30:38

30:38

CEO and owner of City of Trees Real Estate in Boise Leads one of the Top 3 teams in Idaho – after only being an agent for 6 years! In this episode Brent shares: - How he got into the field, and built a successful team from the ground up! - How the concept of TEAM is deeply rooted into his value system. - How to move from being an entrepreneur to be…

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3 - Ryan Hills from The RESource and Movement Mortgage: Hard Work and Commitment 45:08

3+ y ago45:08

45:08

Ryan is the face of The RESource, where he breaks down complex real estate concepts for the average Joe to understand. He helps those in real estate build business, stay relevant in the community and provide value to his listeners! In this episode Ryan talks about: - Implementing the “blueprint of success” in order to actually attain your goals - B…

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2 - Joanne Schlosser: Developing Leaders and Executive Coaching 39:21

3+ y ago39:21

39:21

-Joanne helps develop leaders in health care as they hone their skills to meet their leadership potential! In this episode we discuss: - Developing skills to help manage people along with the clinical skills in order to really be an effective manger in healthcare - The difference between mentorship vs consulting - How communication is the key in ma…

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1 - Dr. Breann Fox, PT, DPT, PRPC: Health, Business, and Life Coaching 34:19

3+ y ago34:19

34:19

- Dr. Fox helps accomplished women connect within, clear their paths and elevate their relationships! In the show we talk about: - How being a Doctor of Physical Therapy that specializes in pelvic health and visceral mobilization has helped her on her journey - Dr Fox takes her knowledge of PT and collaborates that with her studies/work around rele…

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GP039: Telehealth with Krysta Wark and Phil Sheppard 34:44

4+ y ago34:44

34:44

The regular host of the podcast, Krysta, is the guest on this episode. Listen to her explain how she thinks Telehealth will be used in physiotherapy practice going forward AND how our more virtual world will impact global health work in general. Phil Sheppard is our guest host for this episode and he shares some insights from his perspectives as a …

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COVID-19 UPDATE 5: Considerations for re-opening with Phil Sheppard and Dr. Mike Landry 18:41

4+ y ago18:41

18:41

With whisperings of some communities, provinces and states in North America re-opening certain services, we thought it was timely to discuss what this might look like. We hear insights from both Mike and Phil regarding what we should consider as health care professionals when transitioning back to in-person care. What will our new business models l…

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GP038: Global Health from Home with Emily Eglitis 22:23

4+ y ago22:23

22:23

In response to a need for wheelchairs identified by a physiotherapy school in Nepal, Emily initiated a project to help them acquire more wheelchairs. She elicited the help of physiotherapists at an Australian physiotherapy school near her and they are currently in the needs analysis stage of the project. Emily has found a creative way to participat…

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COVID-19 UPDATE 4: with Phil Sheppard and Mike Landry 39:27

4+ y ago39:27

39:27

Phil and Mike are back for another COVID-19 Update. We discuss current status of the COVID-19 pandemic, where some countries are at in terms of their response, how we can be better advocates for our role as physiotherapists, what research is being produced, and more! You don’t want to miss this excellent update! Contact Krysta: globalphysiopodcast@…

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COVID-19 UPDATE 3: Mental Health with Alex Sterling 39:45

4+ y ago39:45

39:45

Alex Sterling is a Clinical Counsellor based in Victoria, BC, Canada. She shares with us some excellent tips on how to help support your friends, family members, clients and your own mental health during this time and as we move through the pandemic together. She has ample experience with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and shares with us som…

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COVID-19 UPDATE 2: with Irena Djordjevic 25:26

4+ y ago25:26

25:26

Tune in to our wonderful podcast volunteer, Irena Djordjevic, describe her current work and living situation in France. She describes what it’s like to be on a full lock down and still work from home. She is a Public Health professional who is actively working on the COVID-19 pandemic response. It was such a pleasure to finally have her on the podc…

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COVID-19 UPDATE 1: with Mike Landry and Phil Sheppard 38:44

4+ y ago38:44

38:44

An update on the evolving COVID-19 pandemic and the role of physiotherapy. Tune in for some practical ways to get involved in this global health emergency. Website: www.ptcovid19.org Twitter: @ptcovid19 E-mail: globalphysiopodcast@gmail.comBy Global Physio Podcast

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GP037: Voluntourism with Emily Eglitis and Dr. Mohan Sharma 42:05

4+ y ago42:05

42:05

Voluntourism is a popular way to volunteer time and resources abroad. It is usually when an individual combines travel with some form of volunteer work. Listen in to understand the intricacies of these voluntourism opportunities and to learn that, despite best intentions, these trips are usually harmful. Emily speaks from the point of view of a phy…

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Coronavirus and Physiotherapy: Managing in Complexity with Mike Landry 36:13

4+ y ago36:13

36:13

Bonus episode discussing the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode contains lots of useful information for anyone interested in learning more about the COVID-19 virus. In particular, Mike shares insights on how we, as physiotherapists and rehabilitation professionals can be involved in the management of this health crisis. As physiotherapists we can be l…

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GP036: Mind-body Medicine with Dr. Crystal Frazee 29:22

4+ y ago29:22

29:22

Join me in welcoming Dr. Crystal Frazee to the podcast! We talk all about mind-body medicine and how Crystal integrates this into her practice. She believes that there is a place for mind-body medicine in every physiotherapist’s practice. She provides real-life examples on how this approach has helped her clients function in their lives and reconne…

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GP035: Year in Review on Balance with Phil Sheppard 41:53

4+ y ago41:53

41:53

Tune in as Krysta and Phil reflect on what 2019 was like for them both personally and professionally. They talk about lessons they learned and how they will apply them in 2020. They also discuss the important topic of barriers to participate in global health (GH) work. From financial, to social, to self-imposed pressures. Phil provides insights int…

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GP034: Train the Trainer with Anik Goulet 34:32

4+ y ago34:32

34:32

Anik has had an extensive career in Global Health from her first experiences in Haiti, to Afghanistan, Kenya, and more. Her career has the common thread of education including clinical education and training the trainer. Her description of what life can be like on deployment is both captivating and informative. Through her global health work she ha…

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GP033: Health Governance with Dr. Raphael Lencucha 29:30

5y ago29:30

29:30

Raphael has done extensive work in the area of health policy and governance including mental health policy in Canada and Tobacco Control Policy across many countries such as Brazil, Philippines, Zambia, Kenya, Malawi, Indonesia and is recently starting a project in Mozambique and Zimbabwe. In this episode you will learn about health governance and …

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GP032: Bioethical Considerations with Dr. Matthew Hunt 35:09

5y ago35:09

35:09

Follow along as Matt describes his career trajectory in Global Health and how he ended up researching bioethics. He shares many words of wisdom and excellent advice for anyone pursuing a career in Global Health and humanitarian work. Resources mentioned: Here are some books about rehab and ethics: Kornblau, B. L., & Burkhardt, A. (2012). Ethics in …

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GP031: Evaluating Health Equity with Chantal Camden 25:26

5y ago25:26

25:26

Chantal Camden discusses her efforts in helping provide equitable access to health services for children. She enlightens us on the various barriers to access of services that some children might face and it may surprise you that it’s not just financial and location dependent. She talks about a project she is working on to help remove some of these …

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GP030: From Field Work to Research with Mathieu Simard 34:39

5y ago34:39

34:39

Mathieu is currently working on a PhD at McGill University in Canada. He has ample experience working in Global Health and his experiences led him to a desire to answer a big question in his research. Join our conversation as he depicts his research and gives incredible nuggets of wisdom for those pursuing a career in Global Health. Resources menti…

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GP029: Burden of Disease with James Bardy 30:07

5y ago30:07

30:07

James draws on years of experience in Global Health (GH) as an Occupational Therapist to depict to the listener specifics of his GH work with NepalAbility and the burden of disease in Nepal. We go on to discuss how this applies not just to Nepal, but on a global scale. NepalAbility website: http://www.nepalability.org Global Health Division website…

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GP028: Career Progression with Michèle Goulet 23:09

5+ y ago23:09

23:09

Michèle describes her progression from working as a registered nurse in Canada, to working for Médicins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) abroad, to now going back to school for a Masters of Public Health degree at the University of British Columbia in Canada. She describes the benefit of consolidating her skills working in Canada first pri…

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GP027: Health Coaching with Dr. Crystal Frazee 36:51

5+ y ago36:51

36:51

We delve into what health coaching is, how it helps your clients and how you can get into health coaching right away and in the future. Dr. Crystal Frazee is passionate about helping women with pain. She has many skills that she implements in her practice, including health coaching. I also take the time to open up to you, the listeners. I ask you t…

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GP026: Global Physiotherapy with Dr. Emma Stokes 30:49

5+ y ago30:49

30:49

Join the president of the World Confederation of Physical Therapy (WCPT), Dr. Emma Stokes, as she discusses the importance of professional associations, global policy change, young physiotherapists as leaders and where she sees physiotherapy in the future. We discuss some of the many initiatives WCPT is working on and mention the Database of Volunt…

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GP025: Year in Review with Krysta Wark

5+ y ago

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This episode summarizes the advice taken and lessons learned from the many incredible podcast guests. What have we learned from the podcast so far? Find out from your host, Krysta Wark. She shares her key lessons learned from both on-air and off-air interactions with guests. She attempts to answer the question that started the podcast in the first …

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GP024: PhysioYoga for Pelvic Health with Shelly Prosko 36:42

5+ y ago36:42

36:42

Yoga can be used by Physiotherapists as a way to teach the movement of the pelvic floor and to treat many pathologies including; pelvic pain, stress urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. In an attempt to elevate our knowledge as a profession and share home exercise routines for clients, Shelly Prosko has…

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GP023: Pain and Yoga Therapy with Neil Pearson 23:53

6y ago23:53

23:53

Many physiotherapists around the world treat pain. When pain becomes chronic, it can be difficult to treat and often very frustrating for our patients. Neil Pearson utilizes his knowledge of the efficacy of Yoga Therapy in addressing the pain of his patients. He has spent much of his time passing on this knowledge both to patients and the medical c…

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GP022: Reverse Culture Shock with Johana Amar 25:26

6y ago25:26

25:26

When returning home from deployments, experiencing reverse culture shock is common. Listen to Johana Amar discuss this important topic with our Podcast Operations Director, Yehia Abdelkader. Apply for the Global Health Division bursary here: https://physiotherapy.ca/awards-grants-bursaries-1https://physiotherapy.ca/sites/default/files/ghd_global_ph…

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