In this episode Andrew & Maxi chat with physiotherapists Janet Holly and Alex Chisholm. Both physiotherapists are experienced clinicians working in the area of persistent pain and were involved in the working group for Physiotherapy Alberta’s recent chronic pain toolkit. In this first episode with Janet and Alex, we talk about chronic pain management. We […]
In this episode, Maxi and Andrew talk with Dr. Tanis Fenton PhD, RD and Kristyn Hall, RD about the role that diet plays in patient health and recovery. We learn from Tanis and Kristyn about the importance of diet in health and injury recovery, considerations for special populations, the importance of the therapeutic relationship in
S2-E28 – Discussing The Role of Diet and Health in Physiotherapy Read More »
In this episode of the ignitephysio podcast, Andrew talks about the revamp of the podcast and introduces his new co-host – Maxi Miciak.
S2-E27 – Introducing the Revamp of the ignitephysio Podcast Read More »
In this episode, we welcome new guest, Kevin Shopland. Kevin is a certified orthotist at Karl Hager Limb and Brace in Edmonton, Alberta, and deals with lower extremities in adults. We discuss some of the advancements in orthotics, including materials being used for casts and braces to improve fit.
S1-E26 – Discussing Advancements in Orthotics with Kevin Shopland Read More »
In this episode, we welcome back previous guest Maxi Miciak. Maxi joined us for Episode 14 – Diving Into The Therapeutic Relationship and joins us again to further discuss how we need to understand ourselves in order to foster these relationships.
S1-E25 – Understanding Yourself to Deliver Better Patient Care – With Maxi Miciak Read More »
In this informative episode, Andrew and Mary discuss what it takes to succeed in student placements. Mary shares what has worked for her in the past, and Andrew shares his own experiences. Mary Cavanagh is a physiotherapy student at the University of Alberta. As part of the MScPT program’s distributed education model, she attends classes
S1-E24 – PT Student Placement Success – An Interview With Mary Cavanaugh Read More »
In this podcast, I interview Codi Isaac, the owner of Isaac PhysioTherapy in Edmonton, Alberta. We chat about how she got started in concussion management. Codi provides some great recommendations and tips, in addition to what to look for in concussion courses. Interview Guest Codi Isaac owns Isaac Physiotherapy in Edmonton, Alberta. She graduated from University of
S1-E23 – Concussion Management – An Interview With Codi Isaac, PT Read More »
In this podcast, Andrew talks with guest Russ Gothard. Together, they discuss an article that was published in February 2017, called “Increasing Recreational Physical Activity in Patients with Chronic Low-Back Pain – A Pragmatic, Controlled Clinical Trial“.
In this episode, Andrew chats with Rhona McGlasson, the Executive Director of Bone and Joint Canada. Rhona shares about a new initiative recently launched in Canada for patients with osteoarthritis and talks about how physiotherapists can get involved.
S1-E21 – Osteoarthritis Management Initiative – An Interview With Rhona McGlasson Read More »
In this podcast episode, I talk about the often overlooked Identity Conversation, which is often found under the layers of blame and emotion. We look at the three common identities that are challenged in these conversations.
S1-E20 – Navigating Difficult Conversations – The Identity Conversation Read More »
