EPISODE · Feb 25, 2026 · 19 MIN
[Case Studies] When gait retraining helps patellofemoral pain with Dr Bradley Neal
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In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover:The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out forTreatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retrainingForefoot striking vs rearfoot strikingStep rate vs stride length retrainingThis episode is closely tied to Brad’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and apply their strategies to get better results with your patients.👉🏻 Watch Brad’s case study here with our 7-day free trial: https://physio.network/casestudy-nealDr Bradley Neal is a Lecturer in Physiotherapy at the University of Essex, a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Sports & Exercise Medicine at QMUL, and a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Hertfordshire. With a PhD on lower limb biomechanics and patellofemoral pain, he spent 10 years as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Head of Research at Pure Sports Medicine, London. His research focuses on patellofemoral pain, knee pathology, running-related injury, and musculoskeletal biomechanics.Reference to paper discussed in this episode here - Neal BS, Lack SD, Bartholomew C, et al; Best practice guide for patellofemoral pain based on synthesis of a systematic review, the patient voice and expert clinical reasoning. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2024;58:1486-1495.If you like the podcast, it would mean the world if you're happy to leave us a rating or a review. It really helps!Our host is @James_Armstrong_Physio from Physio Network👏 Become a better physiotherapist with online education from world-leading experts:https://www.physio-network.com/
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In this episode with Dr Bradley Neal, we explore an interesting case study on a real patient of his - a runner who was experiencing patellofemoral pain. We cover: The role of gait analysis and key aspects to look out forTreatment of patellofemoral pain using gait retrainingForefoot striking vs rearfoot strikingStep rate vs stride length retrainingThis episode is closely tied to Brad’s case study he did with us. With case studies, you can see how top clinicians manage real-world cases and app...
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