A/Prof James McLoughlin - Motor Control, MS, Concussion

Our inaugural episode is with clinical academic Dr James McLoughlin. James tells us about his career progression starting in Adelaide, to time at St George's Hospital and Queen's Square University College, London, and his work back at Flinders University, Adelaide as Associate Professor in the Masters of Clinical Rehabilitation program. James has a diverse approach to clinical practice which he implements at his own clinic - Advanced Neuro Rehab. He runs courses in Vestibular and Motor Control and holds a Masters of Clinical Neuroscience and a PhD in balance and gait.Introduction: 1:31 Career Pathway: 2:56 Walking mechanics: 11:08 Using splints: 14:30 Influence on clinical practice: 16:36 Robotics and the current landscape: 20:25 Professional development course: 24:00 Concussion: 26:15 Using Technology in rehab: 27:47 Flinders University Neuro Masters: 34:52 Raise the profile of the clinician: 37:58 Do physios need to choose a career path?: 39:35 Episode webpage for James' links/references/papers: http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/jamesmcloughlin/Like our podcast and want to support us?Share the show with your friends & colleagues, give us a rating on your podcast platform or Buy us a coffee. Matt & Erin run the podcast out of their own time and resources. We'd love to update our recording equipment & cover our podcast publishing costs. Buy us a coffee if you can.