Physiotherapy Trauma Talks
Episodes
When The Healer Becomes The Patient with Dr Cheryl Hayley
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCheryl Haley, an experienced physiotherapist, shares her year-long recovery after a high-speed cycling crash, from complex pelvic fractu...
Balancing Risk And Recovery In Neurotrauma Care with Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe walk through the physiotherapy approach to traumatic brain injury in ICU, from neuroprotection and ICP thresholds to respiratory care...
Acute Spinal Cord Injury with Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn today's episode on acute spinal cord injury, experienced trauma physiotherapists Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael unpack what ...
World Trauma Day: Road Sense, Saves Lives
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWe mark World Trauma Day with a hard look at road injuries in South Africa and the daily habits that raise or reduce risk. Two final-yea...
Beyond Standard Practice: Advanced Roles in Trauma Physiotherapy with Melissa Webb
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when physiotherapists step beyond their traditional roles in trauma care? Melissa Webb, a senior physiotherapist with 30 ye...
Pelvic Health After Trauma: A Physiotherapist's Guide with Professor Corlia Brandt
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe journey to recovery after pelvic trauma doesn't end when the bones heal. For many patients, the invisible consequences of their...
Mastering Polytrauma: Expert insights shared by Natascha Plani and Cikizwa Mafanya
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textManaging patients with polytrauma presents unique challenges for physiotherapists. Trauma physiotherapists Natascha Plani and Cikizwa Ma...
Trunk Trauma Part 3: Abdominal Injuries: Physiotherapy Interventions for Optimal Recovery
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this final episode of our three-part trunk trauma series, we explore the management of patients with abdominal trauma and the challen...
Trunk Trauma Part 2: Blunt Chest Injury and Physiotherapy with Prof Ceri Battle
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when a traumatic fall leads to multiple broken ribs? How do physiotherapists determine which patients need immediate attent...
Trunk Trauma Part 1: Penetrating Chest Injury and Physiotherapy
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThoracic trauma affects over 60% of trauma cases worldwide, with penetrating injuries presenting unique challenges. The damage to the th...
Burns Part 4: Insights from a Pediatric Burns Specialist with Eleonora Lozano
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEleonora Lozano, an experienced pediatric burn physiotherapist, shares her journey working with burned children at Chris Hani Baragwanat...
Burns Part 3: Physiotherapy's Vital Role in Burn Recovery with Moira Wilson
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhether you're a physiotherapy student, practicing clinician, or healthcare professional working with burn patients, this episode o...
Burns Part 2: A Nurse Manager's Perspective on Multidisciplinary Patient Care with Katinka Rheeder
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat makes burns nursing unique? The world of burns care is explored with Katinka Rheeder, an experienced burns ICU nurse manager who ha...
Burns Part 1: The Trauma Surgeon's Role in Patient Management with Prof Tim Hardcastle
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn part 1 of this four part series on burns, Professor Timothy Hardcastle shares his expertise on the role of trauma surgeons in managin...
Tiny Bodies, Big Differences: Why Your Pediatric Trauma Approach Matters with Professor Brenda Morrow
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPhysiotherapists often find treating pediatric trauma patients in intensive care challenging due to limited specialized training. Profes...
Measuring Success: Outcome Tools in Trauma Care with Associate-Professor Ronel Roos
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textOutcome measures aren't just numbers on a page—they're powerful communication tools that transform physiotherapy practice in...
When Respiration Meets Communication: Critical Insights for Trauma Teams with Dr Kim Coutts
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDr. Kim Coutts pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked role of speech therapy in trauma care, revealing how this vital discipline...
Trauma Care Through Occupational Therapy with Dr Kirsty van Stormbroek
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textIn this episode we delve into the pivotal role occupational therapists play in trauma care and rehabilitation. Dr van Stormbroek sheds l...
The Vital Role of Diet in Trauma Care: with Chantal Mostert
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover how nutrition is the unsung hero in trauma recovery care in our latest episode! Join me in conversation with Chantal Mostert, a...
Physiotherapy in Trauma Care: Insights from South African Physiotherapists Moira Wilson and Natascha Plani
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode explores the crucial role of physiotherapists in trauma care. The conversation covers patient assessments, multidisciplinar...
Holistic Approaches to Pain Management with Professor Romy Parker
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets of pain management in trauma care with our enlightening discussion featuring Professor Romy Parker from the Universit...
Unlocking the Secrets of Trauma Nursing with Dr. Santel de Lange
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if the journey to becoming a trauma nurse could lead you to unexpected adventures in aviation medicine? Join me as I welcome Dr. Sa...
Navigating the Complexities of Trauma Care in South Africa with Professor Timothy Hardcastle
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textProfessor Timothy Hardcastle, a pioneering trauma surgeon and Head of the Trauma and Burns Clinical Department at Nkosi Albert Luthuli H...
Understanding the Body's Response to Trauma
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how trauma affects the body on multiple levels, or why early rehabilitation is crucial for optimal healing? This episode s...
Transforming Trauma into Triumph
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark on a journey that promises to enlighten your understanding of trauma rehabilitation. With over 30 years of experience, I share pe...