A Neuro Physio Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Dr Vivienne Travlos - Neuro-respiratory, MND, NMD
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Vivienne Travlos is a Respiratory Physiotherapist at the MND Association of Western Australia and Principal Physio at Breathe Physio. She has a PhD...
A/Prof Simone Dorsch - Strength training after stroke, Dosage & Intensity, Personalising practise
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A/Prof Simone Dorsch is a lecturer in neurological physiotherapy at Australian Catholic University in Sydney and a Director at the StrokEd collaborati...
James McQuillan - Australian Steelers, person with SCI
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are chatting with James McQuillan one of the Australian Steelers – the Aussie wheelchair rugby team. Not just that but an Australian Steeler who ...
Dr Jessica Nolan - Lateropulsion
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Jess Nolan recently completed her PhD on Lateropulsion. Jess is a physio from Perth, Australia. Her credentials include BSc (Physio) - Curtin Uni, ...
Dr Emily Ramage - Codesign, World Stroke Emerging Leader, ENAbLE trial
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about codesign. Dr Emily Ramage is a neuro physio & expert in an approach to codesign called Integrated Knowledge Translation....
Dr Julie Vaughan-Graham
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Julie Vaughan-Graham is an IBITA Basic and Advanced Tutor, holds a Masters degree in neuro rehabilitation and a PhD investigating the clinical reas...
Dr Sarah Milne - Friedreich's Ataxia & the cerebellum
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we are chatting with Dr. Sarah Milne from Murdoch Children’s Research Institute who is also the Coordinator of the Friedreich's Atax...
Dr. Kate Scrivener - Therapy dose, Stroke Mobility Outcomes, Teaching Neuro
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kate Scrivener is a Senior Lecturer of Physiotherapy at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia where she’s an educator and researcher. She’s ...
Professor Barby Singer - Hypertonicity, Education, APA Career Pathway Framework
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barby Singer is a Professor in the School of Medical & Health Science at Edith Cowan University in Perth, Western Australia. She is an APA Neurolo...
Dr Kim Jennings - Implementation of The Bobath Concept
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Kim Jennings is an Advanced Bobath tutor with over 35 years of clinical expertise. Kim became a Bobath Tutor in 2000 and an Advanced Tutor in 2012....
Dr Simon Mills - Postural Alignment in ABI
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Simon Mills is the principal clinician in the South Australian Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service. He recently completed his PhD (University of A...
Professor Susan Hillier - Afferent Feedback, Body Schema, Systematic Reviews
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Susan Hillier is a Professor of Neuroscience and Rehabilitation and Dean of Research in Allied Health and Human Performance at the Universit...
Professor Nora Shields - PA in Young People with Disability
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Nora Shields is a prolific researcher in the youth disability space. Dr Shields is a professor of physiotherapy at La Trobe university in Me...
Professor Leeanne Carey - Sensation
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about understanding the impact of sensory deficit on function after stroke on function, and what to do about it. Dr.Leeanne Carey ...
Dr Kelly Bower - Technology in rehabilitation
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore using technology in your clinical practice in a really practical and realistic way with Dr. Kelly Bower who completed her ...
Dr Heidi Janssen - Environmental Enrichment
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi is the queen of the concept of environmental enrichment to maximise recovery potential post stroke and other neurological conditions. She shares...
Professor Sheila Lennon - World Physiotherapy, Bobath research, Multiple Sclerosis
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emeritus Professor Sheila Lennon is semi-retired but still manages to keep driving powerful change for neuro patients. She's from Flinders univer...
Paul Fink - Father, Motivational Speaker, Podcast host, Stroke Survivor
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Fink survived a large left fronto-temporo-parietal brain haemorrhage secondary to an AVM aneurysm at the age of 34. His attitude to life is one w...
Professor Steven Wolf - UL rehab, Asking Why, Future of Neuro rehab
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our discussion with Dr Steve Wolf from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. A true legend of the field he shares with us snippets of his illustrious ...
Professor Prue Morgan - Adults with Cerebral Palsy, Clinical teaching tips
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Prue Morgan is head of department at Monash University, Melbourne - Australia. She is a self professed yes person and expert in adults with ...
Dr Annie McCluskey - Stroke rehab UL, sexuality
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Annie McCluskey is a powerhouse of the stroke rehabilitation world in Australia. She established the StrokeEd collaboration with her partner Karl S...
Ann Rahmann - Older Adults, Vestibular, Aquatic Rehab
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ann is the ultimate clinical expert with decades of clinical experience and a desire to keep bettering herself time and time again. Her latest venture...
Dharsha Petrie - Functional Neurological Disorder
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dharsha is one of the most experienced FND physios in Australia and her passion for this clinical group is exceptional. There are so many pearls in th...
Dr. Marlena Klaic - Implementation Science
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This month we're doing what it says on the packet - implementation science! Marlena is an expert in this field having completed her PhD in the fi...
Angela Mucic - Brand Physio, Disability & becoming a Business Consultant
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Mucic is the Learning and Development Manager at Neuro Rehab Allied Health Network, she's a business consultant with an MBA and a passion ...
Helena Esmonde - Vestibular Assessment
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A great episode summarising thorough vestibular assessment as well as practical intervention advice, especially regarding vestibular migraine. Helena ...
Professor Coralie English - Stroke, Collaboration and Co-design
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down with Professor Coralie English to discuss her research, her role as a 'serial collaborator' and all the other normal bits that y...
Natalie Fini - Physical Activity after Stroke, Academic & Neuro leadership
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nat Fini is our first returning guest having previously given us an update of supports from the Australian Physio Association (APA) at the start of th...
Fran Brander - Upper Limb @ Queen Square
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fran Brander is a Consultant Physiotherapist at the renowned National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. She is the lead physiotherapist in the ...
Melissa McConaghy - PD Warrior
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PD Warrior creator Melissa tells us lots about Parkinson's Disease, how she developed her renowned private practice Advanced Rehab Centre and the...
Ettie Ben-Shabat - Brain Imaging
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ettie teaches is a senior clinician neurological physiotherapist and educator teaching brain imaging courses. She shares how she developed her passion...
Sonia Denisenko - Masters of Public Health, Principal Policy Officer, Health System Design
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about her varied career journey - Sonia has had about 5 careers as clinician, researcher, project manager, educator and in public health. She ...
Professor Suzanne Kuys - Clinical Masters & Research Higher Degree tips, Stroke Rehab
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2.34 – Intro2.53 – Career pathway5.40 – Queensland Health Advanced Clinician9.40 – Starting PhD – Increasing active therapy using a treadmil...
Michelle Shannon - Architecture in Healthcare
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you given much thought to how the environment influences the recovery from acquired brain injuries? Michelle Shannon has! Michelle chats to us ab...
Brendon Haslam - Pain in Neurology
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you're interested in pain in neurological pathologies then this episode will fill up your CPD bucket. Brendon Haslam is soon to complete his P...
Professor Lisa Harvey - Questioning our practice, Spinal Cord Injury, Motor retraining
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is full of interesting topics - compensation vs recovery, commercialising return to walking, whether we're losing problem solving sk...
Caitlin Reid - TBI, patient empowerment, salience
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Caitlin Reid is a young physiotherapist who has also experienced a traumatic brain injury. She shares her story to inspire neuro therapists to give th...
Janet Stevens - The Bobath Concept
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with founding member of the Australian Bobath Training Association Janet Stevens about her career and inspirations for working hard everyday t...
Associate Professor Cathy Said - Falls in neuro conditions & older adults
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1.46 – Intro2.20 – Cathy’s current role3.35 – Career pathway and developing interest in research5.35 – Part time vs FT PhDPhD9.26 – Transi...
Associate Professor Gavin Williams - TBI, Power training, High level mobility
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erin and Matt sit down and chat with A/Prof Gavin Williams to hear his thoughts on Traumatic Brain Injury management, returning to higher levels of mo...
Safe Exercise At Home (Physical activity during COVID and beyond)
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults...
Katrina Williams - Cerebellum & Vestibular
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina is a clinician researcher and educator at the University of Queensland and Specialist Neurological Physiotherapist (awarded by the Australian ...
COVID-19 Australian Physiotherapy Association Update - Natalie Fini
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Associate Professor Cathy Said and an alliance of high profile gerontology researchers and clinicians have published a website supporting older adults...
Katie Davies - Concussion, Indications for casting
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our discussion with clinician and principal physiotherapist at Neurological Rehabilitation Group in Melbourne, Katie Davies.Katie tells us about her c...
Dr Karen Borschmann - Post stroke bone health & glycaemic control
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We chat with Dr Karen Borschmann about her career pathway that has led her back to Melbourne, Australia. Now working for The Florey Institute of Neuro...
A/Prof James McLoughlin - Motor Control, MS, Concussion
01 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our inaugural episode is with clinical academic Dr James McLoughlin. James tells us about his career progression starting in Adelaide, to time at St G...