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PT Pro Talk

by Mariana Hanna Parks

Join Mariana Parks, PT, Cert. MDT, as she interviews world-leading experts in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Each episode delivers evidence-based insights, proven techniques, and clinical strategies to help physical therapists expand their knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving PT field.👉 https://www.ptprotalk.com/🔗 https://linktr.ee/Ptprotalk📲Follow us :Instagram - @ptprotalkFacebook - @ptprotalkpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PTProTalkX: x.com/MariHannaParks

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  1. Ep 215 - Knee Osteoarthritis Pain Science: From Theory to the Clinic Room with Prof. Tasha Stanton

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Professor Tasha Stanton, a clinical pain neuroscientist and physiotherapist who leads the Persistent Pain Research Group. This interview breaks down the clinical application of pain neuroscience for knee osteoarthritis, from...

  2. Ep 214 - Meniscus Tears: Conservative Care vs. Surgery with Jill Monson

    💭 "I think the biggest mistake is ignoring an irritable knee." - Jill Monson 💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Jill Monson, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience specializing in complex knee injuries at Twin Cities Orthopedics. This interview…

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  3. Ep 213 - From Leprosy Wards to North Korea: What It Takes to Practice Anywhere with Dr. Philomena Commons

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Philomena Commons (Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, McKenzie Tutor, and PhD) to explore what it really takes to practice physical therapy in some of the most restricted, dangerous, and under-resourced environments...

  4. Ep 212 - Functional Manual Therapy: Fascia, PNF, and Motor Control with Gregg Johnson

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Gregg Johnson, a physical therapist with over 50 years of clinical experience and co-developer of the Functional Manual Therapy (FMT) system. This interview breaks down how shifting your focus from treating local symptoms to...

  5. Ep 211 - Extremity Pain: Spine or Periphery? Real MDT Cases with Colin Davies

    💡 In this episode of PT ProTalk, host Mariana Parks speaks with Colin Davies, a physiotherapist with over 50 years of clinical experience who worked directly alongside Robin McKenzie. This interview breaks down how recognizing the spine's hidden role in extremity pain can completely transform…

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  6. Ep 210 - Shockwave, MDT & Acupuncture: Two Complex Cases with Lukasz Oleksiewicz

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we speak with Lukasz Oleksiewicz, a highly experienced physiotherapist and MDT Diplomat who integrates Eastern and Western clinical approaches. This interview breaks down how combining mechanical therapy with tools like shockwave and acupuncture can transform…

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  7. Ep 209 - The Hypermobile Patient - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome & HSD with Dr. Jan Dommerholt

    💡Why are patients with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and hypermobility often dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told their severe pain is "just growing pains"? In this episode of PT ProTalk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Jan Dommerholt, a globally recognized expert in myofascial, chronic, and...

  8. Ep 208. Pelvic Health & Oncology: A Practical Screening Guide for Every PT with Dr. Alexandra Hill

    💡How often do your chronic low back, hip, or groin patients hit a plateau in their rehab? If you are only looking at traditional musculoskeletal frameworks, you might be missing the hidden driver behind their persistent pain: the pelvic floor. In this episode of PT ProTalk, host Mariana Parks…

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  9. Ep 207. Pain & Disability Drivers Management: A New Framework for Low Back Pain with Prof. Yannick Tousignant-Laflamme

    💡If you’ve ever felt stuck with a low back pain patient whose physical recovery has plateaued, this conversation is the roadmap you need. Prof. Yannick breaks down the clinical reasoning behind the Pain and Disability Drivers Management (PDDM) framework, an innovative model designed to help...

  10. Ep 206. Dry Needling: Clinical Decision-Making Over Technique with Dr. Edo Zylstra

    💡 Is dry needling just another tool in your kit, or is it a gateway to deeper clinical reasoning? In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Zylstra challenges physical therapists to look past the physical technique of inserting a needle and focus on the complex neurophysiological "why" behind the...

  11. Ep 205. Beyond Load Management: Pain Mechanisms in Tendinopathy with Dr. Brooke Coombes

    💡 Are you still treating tendinopathy purely as a "load capacity" or biomechanical failure issue? If you have patients who simply don't improve with isometric exercises or who experience unpredictable pain flare-ups, the problem might not be in the tendon itself, it could be in the nervous…

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  12. Ep 204. Can Physical Therapy Actually Change a Bunion? with Andrew Wynd

    💡 Are bunions strictly a surgical problem, or can physical therapy make a measurable difference? In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Mariana sits down with sports physiotherapist Andrew Wynd to challenge the common belief that conservative care can't change a hallux valgus (HAV) angle. Drawing from...

  13. Ep 203. DNS, Breathing & Trunk Stability: What Most PTs Miss with Dr. Michael Maxwell

    💭 "The second you try to isolate a muscle to create stabilization, you will fundamentally create dysfunction." - Dr. Michael Maxwell 👉🏻 Dr. Michael Maxwell, DC, BHK is a chiropractor and educator whose mission is to deliver research-backed, practical MSK education. He is Canada’s only…

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  14. Ep 202. How Can ACT Help You Manage Your Own Responses to Patient Distress? with Dr. Bronwyn Lennox Thompson

    💡 In this insightful episode of PT Pro Talk, Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Bronwyn Lennox Thompson to explore a game-changing perspective: using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for ourselves as clinicians. When faced with complex cases and patients in distress, our instinct is to…

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  15. Ep 201. How Do You Reconcile Biomechanics with Pain Science? With Dr. Greg Lehman

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Greg Lehman for a deep dive into reconciling biomechanics with pain science in clinical practice. If you’ve ever felt torn between the traditional kinesiopathological model and modern neuroscience, this conversation will shift…

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  16. Ep 200. How Do You Manage Pain Catastrophizing? A practical four-step approach for clinicians With Dr. Cory Alcon

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Cory Alcon delivers a conversation on the management of chronic pain, moving beyond purely structural explanations to a modern understanding of neurocognition and the neuroimmune system. We dive deep into the clinical nuances of patient communication,...

  17. Ep 199. Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy: What the Evidence Says with Dr. Leanne Bisset

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we are joined by Dr. Leanne Bisset, Associate Professor at Griffith University and a highly respected upper limb specialist with over 20 years of clinical and research experience focusing on the elbow. Leanne delivers a comprehensive masterclass on the…

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  18. Ep 198. Is Shoulder Instability Driving Your Patient's Shoulder Pain? with Dr. Tania Pizzari

    💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, we welcome world-renowned shoulder specialist Dr. Tania Pizzari (Associate Professor at La Trobe University) for a clinical masterclass on Shoulder Instability. Many clinicians struggle to differentiate between simple hyperlaxity and true symptomatic instability,...

  19. Ep 197. Treatment of tendinopathies in the lower extremity with Dr. Ebonie Rio (Re-Airing)

    💡 In this episode, Dr. Ebonie Rio discusses the critical importance of differential diagnosis and load management in lower extremity tendinopathies. She explores the nuances of treating Achilles, patellar, hamstring, and gluteal injuries, highlighting why understanding the specific "provocative...

  20. Ep 196. Patellofemoral Pain: 40 Years of Research and Key Clinical Insights with Dr. Danilo De Oliveira Silva

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Danilo De Oliveira Silva, Associate Professor at La Trobe University, to unravel the last 40 years of research on Patellofemoral Pain (PFP). They take a deep dive into the history of PFP, debunking the effectiveness of early...

  21. Ep 195. Beyond the Slip: How to Assess and Treat Spondylolisthesis with Dr. Robert Medcalf

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Robert Medcalf, Physical Therapist and MDT expert. They discuss the challenges of assessing and treating Spondylolisthesis without relying solely on imaging results. Dr. Medcalf shares insights on differentiating between a...

  22. Ep. 194 - Using Research as Guardrails: From JOSPT to Everyday Clinical Practice with Dr. Clare Ardern

    💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, host Mariana Parks sits down with Dr. Clare Ardern, Editor-in-Chief of JOSPT and researcher at the University of British Columbia. They discuss the challenges of bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. Dr. Clare shares insights on how busy...

  23. Ep. 193 - What Really Makes Home Exercise Programs Work with Dr. Alyson Hackett, Chris Prentiss, and Kayla Rathbone.

    💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Chris Prentiss, Dr. Alyson Hackett, and Kayla Rathbone share real-world insights on what makes home exercise programs effective, and why so many fail. Drawing from decades of clinical experience, they discuss common frustrations clinicians face, from unclear...

  24. Ep 192. How Clinician Words and Actions Shape Pain Outcomes with Brendan Mouatt

    💡In this episode, researcher and exercise physiologist Brendan Mouatt explores how language, context, and perception influence the experience of pain, the response to exercise, and clinical outcomes. He discusses how patients construct meaning from what they feel and see, why overly anatomical...

  25. Ep 191 . Tendinopathy Differential Diagnosis with Prof. Jill Cook (Re-Airing)

    💡In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Professor Jill Cook clearly explains why many people misdiagnose, what types of load irritate tendons, and how to identify the true trigger that initiates pain (re-airing). Jill also presents valuable insights into clinical evaluation, classic signs for each...

  26. Ep 190 - From Myths to Evidence: Managing Gluteal Tendinopathy with Confidence with Dr. Alison Grimaldi

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Alison Grimaldi, a world-renowned physical therapist and researcher, talks with Mariana Parks about the complexities of gluteal tendinopathy and the evolution of understanding lateral hip pain. During the interview, explore the myths and evidence of gluteal...

  27. Ep 189. From Sprain to Stability: Effective Rehab for Ankle Sprains with Andrew Wynd

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, physiotherapist Andrew Wynd dives deep into the rehabilitation process for ankle sprains - one of the most common yet often misunderstood injuries in sports and daily life. Andrew breaks down the difference between lateral ankle sprains and syndesmosis (high...

  28. Ep 188. What AI Can (and Can’t) Do for Clinicians with Dr. Michael Rowe

    💡 In this episode of PT Pro Talk, Dr. Michael Rowe discusses the impact of artificial intelligence on physical therapy, from clinical reasoning to how we learn, communicate, and make decisions. He explains how AI can serve as a thought partner, helping physical therapists reflect on their own...

  29. Ep. 187 - Does Directional Preference Really Identify Discogenic Pain? with Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville

    💡 In this episode, Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville discusses the key findings from his recently published research, which explores whether directional preference can truly be used to identify discogenic pain. He shares how his study contributes to understanding directional preference diagnostic...

  30. Ep 186 - Targeting the Mechanisms Behind Patients’ Chief Complaints with Dr. Michael Maxwell

    💡 In this episode, Dr. Michael Maxwell shares his insights on the importance of identifying the individual mechanisms (structural, physiological, and functional) behind patients' chief complaints. This is a rich conversation about clinical reasoning, integrating approaches, and how to…

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  31. Ep. 185 - From Mechanics to Neuroimmune Insights: Evolving Perspectives on Nerve-Related Pain with Dan Pilderwasser

    💭“I decide to use a neurodynamic approach when I can reproduce, during the neurodynamic test, totally or partially, the patient’s original symptoms.” - Dan Pilderwasser 👉🏻Dan G. Pilderwasser, PT, DO (Osteopathy) is a physiotherapist and educator with over 45 years of clinical experience,...

  32. Ep. 184 - What's new in the field of clinical sports medicine? A 20-year perspective with Dr Karim Khan

    💡 New on PT Pro Talk: Dr. Karim Khan discusses what’s new in clinical sports medicine over the past 20 years - discover the latest evidence-based updates, from shared decision-making and patient education to tendon management and pain science - information every modern clinician needs! 💭What…

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  33. Ep 183 - Motivational Interviewing with Guillaume Deville

    💭 “You can’t try to motivate this person if he doesn’t see the point. The first thing is always a therapeutic alliance." - Guillaume Deville 👉🏻Guillaume graduated in Physiotherapy from Bordeaux (France) in 2005 and began his career working with a professional football club. Since 2007, he has...

  34. Ep. 182 - Disc Mechanics, Directional Preference & Diagnosis with Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville

    💭 “We validated an algorithm that is able to detect centralization and directional preference in patients with spinal pain, based on the software." - Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville 👉🏻Dr. Jean-Philippe Deneuville is a French physiotherapist specializing in musculoskeletal disorders. He holds an...

  35. Ep. 181 - Groin Pain in Athletes with Dr. Andrea Mosler

    💭 " We have pretty good evidence for groin pain prevention using the Copenhagen adduction exercise in pre-season and during the season." - Dr. Andrea Mosler Our guest, Andrea Mosler, is a Specialist Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist and Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University and is...

  36. Ep 180 - Foot & Ankle Injuries: Common Mistakes, Tips & Tricks with Liz Bayley

    💭” Toes in extension is the position to train the foot in because it's functional - that's where we produce force.’’ - Liz Bayley Our guest Liz Bayley MSc, MCSP, HCPC, is a specialist dance physio with ‘Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance’ in London and was the head physio on Disney’s...

  37. Ep 179 - Assessing Neck Function with the NeckCare System with Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir

    💭”The NeckCare system is a medical device that streams head movement data and is intended to evaluate the functional performance of the cervical spine. ’’ - Dr. Jóna Ólafsdóttir Our guest Dr. Jóna Marín Ólafsdóttir, Ph.D, is Chief Research Officer at NeckCare, a medical technology company...

  38. Ep 178 - Pain Medications in Low Back Pain: What’s Next? With Dr. Giovanni Ferreira

    💭” Sciatica is a very good example of a subgroup of people with chronic back pain for which there isn’t any - or at least not reliable - evidence to guide a clinical decision regarding pain medicine.’’ - Dr. Giovanni Ferreira Our guest Dr. Giovanni Ferreira BAppSc (Phty), PhD, is a Senior…

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  39. Ep 177 - From One PT Clinic to 100: Amit Gaglani’s Journey with Private Equity with Amit Gaglani

    💭”I became one of the founding partners in a private equity group, and we grew to 100 clinics in 15 states.’’ - Amit Gaglani Our guest Amit Gaglani PT, OCS, is a physical therapist turned healthcare entrepreneur and business coach. After scaling his own practice to 100 locations across 15 states...

  40. Ep 176 - Physical Therapists as Primary Care Providers in the U.S. with Dr Seth Peterson

    💭” This year, primary care physical therapy is hopefully getting approved as a new specialty area. We really have evolved as a profession.’’ - Dr Seth Peterson Our guest Dr Seth Peterson, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, is a board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist and a fellow of the American...

  41. Ep 175 - Managing Radicular Syndrome: MDT and Epidural Injections in Lumbar Disc Herniation with Hans van Helvoirt

    💭” We took away a little bit of that nerve inflammation, and it gave us space to move again. If it’s inflamed, it’s swollen—you can’t move.’’ - Hans van Helvoirt Our guest, Hans van Helvoirt, BSc, MA, Dip. MDT, is a physical therapist who earned his manual therapy certification in the Maitland...

  42. Ep 174 - Why Up to 40% of ACL Surgeries Produce Poor Outcomes with Simon Raftery

    💭” Up to 40–50% of ACL reconstructions have suboptimal tunnel positioning.’’ - Simon Raftery Our guest, Simon Raftery, BSc, BAppSc (Physio), MHS (Sports Physio), APA, is a physiotherapist with 30 years of experience, specializing in lower limb rehabilitation and Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)...

  43. Ep 173 - Graded Motor Imagery with Dr. Kory Zimney

    💭” People gain better strength, range of motion, and mobility, along with decreased pain, as we improve some of these sensory deficits using the GMI approach.’’ - Dr. Kory Zimney Our guest Dr. Kory Zimney, PT, DPT, PhD is an associate professor at the University of South Dakota, School of Health...

  44. Ep 172 - Behind the WHO Guidelines: Chronic Low Back Pain with Prof. Jan Hartvigsen

    💭” I think most MSK care will shift away from a biomedical view toward a more behavioral approach’’ - Prof. Jan Hartvigsen Our guest Prof. Jan Hartvigsen, PhD Epidemiology, Chiropractor, is an internationally leading researcher and research leader in musculoskeletal health. Jan has published…

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  45. Ep 171 - Train Smarter and Harder: Bridging Rehab and Performance with Prof. Tim Gabbett

    💭” If you don't load or don't have health, you don't have capacity. And if you don't have capacity, you don't have performance.’’ - Prof. Tim Gabbett Our guest, Professor Tim Gabbett, PhD Human Physiology, PhD Applied Sport Science, has 30 years experience working as a performance consultant for...

  46. Ep 170 – ACL Injury Management: What Every Clinician Should Know with Mick Hughes

    💭” Fifty percent of people can return to their pre-injury level of sport without an ACL’’ - Mick Hughes Our guest Mick Hughes, M. Sports Physio, B. Physio, B. Ex. Sci APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist is the co-founder of Learn.Physio and an APA titled Sports & Exercise Physiotherapist. After...

  47. Ep 169 – Epidural Injections for Lumbar Disc Herniation: What the Latest Study Reveals with Dr. Mark Laslett

    💭‘’You can’t condemn epidural injections when there’s a 40% chance a patient will experience dramatic improvement within a week.’’ - Dr. Mark Laslett Our guest, Dr. Mark Laslett, PhD, NZRPS, Dip.MT, Dip.MDT, is a pioneer in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and the first physiotherapist to be...

  48. Ep 168 – Hip Pain Explained: Diagnosis & Treatment with Dr. Joanne Kemp

    💭” The FADIR test is a useful tool to help rule out the hip joint as the source of pain.’’ - Dr. Joanne Kemp Our guest, Dr. Joanne Kemp, PhD, M Sports Physio, B App Sc (Physio)| FACP, is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director at La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Center, where she...

  49. Ep 167 – Pain and the Elite Athlete with Luke Bongiorno

    💭” Neuroscience education is not about didactic learning; it’s about experiential learning.’’ - Luke Bongiorno Our guest, Luke Bongiorno PT, MCMT, became the director of Noigroup in March 2021, taking over from founders David Butler and Juliet Gore. He co-founded New York Sports Medicine in NYC....

  50. Ep 166 – Pioneering Physical Therapy in Rural Areas with Mary Schrag

    💭”If someone wants to open a practice, I think now is as good a time as any.’’ - Mary Schrag Mary Schrag, PT, OCS, Cert MDT, is a seasoned physical therapist with 35 years of experience and a pioneer in private practice for over 30 years. She is the Owner and CEO of Physical Therapy Specialists...

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Join Mariana Parks, PT, Cert. MDT, as she interviews world-leading experts in physical therapy, rehabilitation, and sports medicine. Each episode delivers evidence-based insights, proven techniques, and clinical strategies to help physical therapists expand their knowledge, improve patient outcomes, and stay ahead in the ever-evolving PT field.👉 https://www.ptprotalk.com/🔗 https://linktr.ee/Ptprotalk📲Follow us :Instagram - @ptprotalkFacebook - @ptprotalkpodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pt-pro-talk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PTProTalkX: x.com/MariHannaParks

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