• Neurological Virtual Group classes with Neuro Heroes Physiotherapist Anna
    Feb 9 2024

    We discuss the use of Virtual classes for stroke and neurological patients. Also how effective can these physiotherapy-led group classes be and what is the future of telerehabilitation in physiotherapy and healthcare?

    Neuro Heroes is a company that has used telerehab for a long time and has found success so we discuss how and what are some of the downsides.


    You can find the team :⁠⁠

    neuroheroes.co.uk⁠⁠

    Twitter -@theneuroheroes


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    46 mins
  • A journey from Nigeria to the UK as a physiotherapist on a visa | healthcare journey
    Sep 12 2023

    Nerus tells us about his experience working as a physiotherapist in Nigeria vs. in the UK, since he relocated. He also explains why it can be hard to be a physiotherapist in Nigeria and what some of the most significant barriers are. But also is moving to the UK the best move for a physiotherapist? Make sure to check out www.rookshealth.com for more information To read more blog posts on each podcast episode check https://anchor.fm/rooks-health Find out more information about this podcast and more health debunk tips on social media @Rookshealth Twitter: https://twitter.com/rookshealth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rookshealth/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rookshealth *Disclaimer – Nothing in these videos I make is legal advice, they are used to highlight some personal experiences as well as educate on specific topics, for legal advice for your personal circumstances, seek a lawyer *

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    23 mins
  • Choice of treatments between a Physio and a Chiro with Catherine Quinn (BCA President)
    Mar 15 2023
    Why do we pick certain treatments and does the evidence support chiropractic and physiotherapist interventions . You can find Catherine here : @Catherine_Chiro https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/ Make sure to check out www.rookshealth.com for more information and a deeper dive into this episode and more health and wellness topics To read more blog posts on each podcast episode check https://www.rookshealth.com/podcast/ Find out more information about this podcast and more health debunk tips on social media @Rookshealth Twitter:        https://twitter.com/rookshealth Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/rookshealth/?hl=en Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/Rookshealth Pinterest :   https://www.pinterest.co.uk/rookshealth/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rookshealth)
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    36 mins
  • Understanding what a chiropractor does with Catherine Quinn (British Chiro Association President)
    Mar 4 2023

    I try to understand the role of chiropractors in a healthcare space while exploring some of the barriers between physiotherapy and chiropractic. Catherine shows me where the similarities in the profession lie and where their differences can be clear. 

    You can find Catherine here :

    @Catherine_Chiro

    https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/


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    31 mins
  • Postural drop/Orthostatic hypotension non pharmacological options ( meta analysis review )
    Jan 27 2023

    This episode summarizes some key points from a systematic review by Logan et al( 2022) that looks at what are the current non-pharmacological interventions that can be used to treat postural drop/Orthostatic hypotension. 

    I recommend you still go and look at the original piece of work to get the full context as well as the limitations that the study highlights for each of the treatments mentioned.


    link to full review -  Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to treat orthostatic hypotension in elderly people and people with a neurological condition: a systematic review  

    https://journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Fulltext/2020/12000/Effectiveness_of_non_pharmacological_interventions.4.aspx

    Logan, Angela1,2,3; Freeman, Jennifer1,3; Pooler, Jillian4; Kent, Bridie3,5; Gunn, Hilary1; Billings, Sarah6; Cork, Emma7; Marsden, Jonathan1,3. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to treat orthostatic hypotension in elderly people and people with a neurological condition: a systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 18(12):p 2556-2617, December 2020. | DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-D-18-00005


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    15 mins
  • Exploitation in healthcare, International recruitment and Trade unions with Fmr CSP chair Alex Mackenzie
    Dec 8 2022

    Former CSP chair and current Vice president of the CSP Alex Mackenzie and I discuss the 2 main types of exploitation that happen within both private and NHS healthcare. Also what can trade unions such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists do to support victims of this, such as international recruits and migrants?



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    31 mins
  • How to train and compete in a Triathlon with Chloe Dooley (GB athlete)
    Oct 7 2022

    Chloe is an endurance athlete competing in triathlons, aquathlons, and other events, she also represents Great Britain in international races.  But why would a person subject themselves to a rigorous amount of training and push their bodies to the limits? We discuss what it takes behind the scenes to get to the point of completing these races that span hours and different terrains 


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    34 mins
  • Neuromuscular disorders and how they are diagnosed with Dr Ramdharry (PHD)
    Jul 2 2022

    In this episode, we discuss a few more specific neurological conditions and how they are diagnosed in neuro clinics. As Gita is someone who has been involved and worked closely with teams that test for rare and common neurological conditions.


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    57 mins