161: Dr Peter Malliaras - Specialist Tendinopathy Physiotherapist

Dr. Peter Malliaras is an Associate Professor at Monash University where Peter leads various research Tendinopathy projects and supervises PHD students. Peter is also a practicing clinician at Complete Sports Care in Hawthorne, Melbourne where he consults with patients who have had enduring persistent tendinopathy injuries along with elite athletes. Globally, Peter is respected as a leading Tendinopathy researcher having co-authored well over 55 peer review publications that mostly relate to Tendinopathy. During this episode, Peter outlines the framework that he uses when rehabilitating tendon injuries. Peter shares around what a good rehabilitation program entails. Peter outlines the mistakes that practitioners and patients alike can make when attempting to rehabilitate their tendon injuries. We explore Tendinopathy rehabilitation principles such as how to know when too much is harmful or when not enough maybe deleterious. If you are experiencing pain and limitation from a tendinopathy or you know someone who is, then this is an expert edition you are not going to want to miss. Jump back over to Episode 62 of The Physical Performance Show where we first featured Peter on the Podcast. SUBSCRIBE NOW! This episode is sponsored by the Gold Coast Marathon. Like the Physical Performance Show, the Gold Coast Marathon encourages runners of all ages and abilities to push their boundaries and strive to complete a personal challenge. The Gold Coast Marathon is held annually on the first weekend in July and is a must do event for any budding athlete, weekend warrior or family looking for a challenge to complete together. Run for the good times at the Gold Coast Marathon. Visit the Gold Coast Marathon here. _____ If you enjoyed this episode of The Physical Performance Show please hit SUBSCRIBE for to ensure you are one of the first to future episodes. Jump over to POGO Physio - www.pogophysio.com.au for more details Follow @Brad_Beer Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat Please direct any questions, comments, and feedback to the above social media handles.