Paincast

Jan 19 2025 35 ep. 61 mins 4
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Paincast is an effort of the Pain Science Division at the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Paincast brings together researchers, clinicians, and students to facilitate knowledge translation, discussion, and critical thinking on topics related to pain and physiotherapy. The views expressed in each episode are of individual guests, do not constitute medical advice, and do not represent the views of the Pain Science Division or the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. Follow us on Instagram @paincast.psd. While there is an effort to incorporate research evidence in the episodes, and the topic is researched by the host, we recognize there is room for improvement and there is expertise in the community. As such, we invite constructive critique and that you inform us of any inadvertent errors, so that we may correct them. You may submit feedback through this form: https://forms.gle/BQ4KymfsCuTSFGaX7. You may contact Tiffany Tiu at [email protected] if you have any other inquiries.

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Ep35: Holistic Approach to Cancer-Related Pain with Dr. Jenna Smith-Turchyn and Holly Edward

Jan 19 2025 54 mins  
In this episode, we talked about: Experiences of having cancer and cancer-related pain The significance of physiotherapy in cancer rehab and managing cancer-related pain Common misconceptions about physiotherapy for people living with or beyond cancer How physiotherapists can consider the evidence of cancer rehab and the unique biopsychosocial realities of individuals when providi

Ep34: Tackling the Pain Crisis in Canada: What Can Physiotherapy and Physiotherapists Do? A Discussion with Krissy Bell, Arthur Woznowski-Vu, and Nathan Augeard

Dec 06 2024 84 mins  
In this episode, we talked about The past, present, and future of pain advocacy in Canada The role of the professional association in supporting advocacy initiatives The reception of physiotherapists' advocacy The ripple effects of our pain advocacy efforts Krissy Bell, CEO, Canadian Physiotherapy Association Krissy Bell was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Phys

Ep33: The Common Sense in Physiotherapy That’s Not So Common in Practice: Deep Dive with Dr. Dave Walton

Nov 17 2024 65 mins  
In this episode, we talked about Using the Assess, Predict, Treat framework to direct our patient care The radar plot, triangulation, arms-length approach, and phenotyping Correlation and causation; confounders, moderators, and mediators The significance and practical tips of practicing trauma-assumed care Professor Walton is a clinical researcher who focuses on the intersection

Ep32: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 2): Evidence-based, biopsychosocial ACL rehabilitation

Nov 08 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, we talked about What is good ACL rehab? What are the psychological, social, and contextual factors influencing ACL rehab outcomes, and what can we do about them? What about ACL healing and Cross Bracing Protocol? Clinician-Scientist | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow Expertise and research focus: Qualitative research Mixed methods research Musculoskel

Ep31: All about ACL with Dr. Linda Truong (Part 1): Surgery or Not?

Oct 19 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, we talked about Different options after an ACL tear What the current body of evidence say about the outcomes of different options Clarifying research terminologies: statistical vs clinical significance, levels of certainty, what constitute good research Clinician-Scientist | Physical Therapist | Post-doctoral Fellow Expertise and research focus: Qualitative r

Ep30: Music for Pain with Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés

Oct 05 2024 73 mins  
In this episode, we talked about What Music Therapy is and how it can immensely benefit patients The affect of music on the biological, psychological, and social aspects to improve pain and overall health and wellness? Recent research evidence for Music Therapy in dementia and palliative care populations Important future developments of Music Therapy Dr. Amy Clements-Cortés P

Ep29: It Doesn't Have to Hurt; Better Paediatric Pain Care with Dr. Christine Chambers

Aug 18 2024 55 mins  
In this episode, we talked about The consequences of poorly managed paediatric pain Evidence-based practical suggestions for managing acute, transitional, and chronic pain How we can advocate for better paediatric pain management in our healthcare encounters and in hospitals Dr. Christine Chambers, PhD RPsych FRSC FCAHS is an international leader in children’s pain research a

Ep28: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy President (Part 2): Physiotherapy around the World

Aug 11 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, we talked about: What World Physiotherapy does What physiotherapy looks like around the world How the profession can help each other globally Michel D. Landry is a Professor in the Departments of Physiotherapy and Global Health at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Bergen, Norway). He was the Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy and Associa

Ep27: Fireside Chat with the World Physiotherapy President (Part 1): Necessary Innovations in Physiotherapy

Aug 02 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we talked about: The value of hard work for physiotherapists The necessity of innovating the future of physiotherapy Important mindset changes for physiotherapists Michel D. Landry is a Professor in the Departments of Physiotherapy and Global Health at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (Bergen, Norway). He was the Chair of the Department of Physi

Ep26: What You Need to Know About Preventing Knee Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis with Dr. Jackie Whittaker

Jul 19 2024 73 mins  
In this episode, we talked about:1. What preventing post-traumatic knee osteoarthritis (PTOA) means;2. Risk factors for developing PTOA and how to mitigate/manage;3. Practical tips in clinical care around preventing PTOA. Dr. Whittaker is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia (UBC), Senior Research Scientist at Arthritis Research Ca