How To Discuss Patellofemoral Pain With The Person In Front Of You with Dr Brad Neal

In this episode Ben speaks with Dr Brad Neal who is a Physiotherapist, Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Essex with a special interest in Patellofemoral Pain. In This Episode We Discuss: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:00) – Brad’s Views On Current Cricket (00:02:55) – Could Brad Ever Have Been A Cricket Physio? (00:03:41) – Brad’s Experience Of Working In Elite Sport (00:06:00) – Why Did Brad Choose Patellofemoral Pain To Work In? (00:09:45) – How To Help Patients Understand The Multi-Factoral Nature of PFP (00:11:10) – What To Say To The Patient When They’ve Been Told They Need To Strengthen Their VMO (00:15:00) – Why We Should Tell Patients With Patellofemoral Pain What Isn’t Going On (00:16:50) – Does The Patellofemoral Joint Cartilage Tear? (00:17:10) – How To Reassure Someone With Patellofemoral Pain (00:19:10) – How To Discuss Chromalaecia Patellae X-ray Findings (00:20:40) – Are Normal Age Related Patellofemoral Joint Changes Found In Those Who Are Asymptomatic? (00:22:00) – Should We Still Use Term “Patella Maltracking” Or Is Their A Better Way? (00:24:00) – Are There Any Surgical Options For Patellofemoral Pain? (00:25:55) – Does This Help Us With Buy-In To Rehab? (00:27:45) – What To Say When They Ask “Will It Get Better?” (00:29:10) – What’s Next For PFP Research (00:33:20) – What Lessons From Academic Teaching Can We Use With The Patient In Front Of Us (00:35:00) – Is There A Way To Assess Patient Understanding Of What We’ve Explained? (00:37:45) – How Should Information About Conditions On Websites Be Laid Out? (00:40:20) – Is Teaching Training Part Of Healthcare Training Or Should It Be? (00:46:20) – Brads Hardest Conversations (01:01:30) – Why People Should Watch & Play Baseball (01:04:20) – Is Baseball The American Version Of Cricket? (01:08:45) – Where To Find Brad Online   You can find Brad here: X/Twitter: @DrBradNeal Instragram: @teampfp www.teampfp.com   You can follow Ben on @BWhybrowPhysio on your social media platform of choice.  

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