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The Physio Pulse Podcast

Jeff Morton and James Horner

Welcome to The Physio Pulse Podcast, your go-to source for all things physiotherapy!

Hosted by James and Jeff, two passionate and experienced physiotherapists, this podcast hopes to share that passion by delving into the latest research, exploring intriguing case studies, and engaging with clinical discussions to keep you at the forefront of the physiotherapy field.

We bring a dynamic approach to every episode, sharing our expertise, experiences and failures. Hoping to make complex topics accessible and interesting for both seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.

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  • Sunday · 45 min

    Ep. 74 - Diagnosis: Say What Matters, But Say It Right

    We bring back physio beefs and discuss an editorial from JOSPT about diagnosis and the pros and cons of pathoanatomical diagnoses. Should we be using pathoanatomical terms or avoiding this? Please note, nothing in this episode is intended to be medical advice.

  • September 20 · 52 min

    Ep. 74 - Sham Exercise versus Eccentric Loading for Achilles Tendinopathy

    The first 10 minutes of this episode are essentially making fun on James' throw, which is essential viewing on @physiopulsepodcast instagram page. We also go deep into a paper comparing sham exercise (upper limb exercises) versus eccentric loading for people presenting with Achilles tendinopathy. The results of which might surprise you! Please note, nothing within this episode is intended to be medical advice.

  • July 19 · 48 min

    Ep. 73 - Athletic Groin Pain and Movement Variability

    We chat about movement variability, biomechanics and rehab informed by a great paper that looked at these variables in participants with Athletic Groin Pain. Please note, this episode is not intended to be medical advice.

  • July 12 · 38 min

    Case Study #13 - Achilles Rupture

    We discuss a recent case of an Achilles rupture. Why are they sometimes missed? Where does our testing miss the point? ... and Jeff offends every football fan

  • June 28 · 15 min

    Ep. 71 - The Truth About Rotator Cuff Tears and MRI

    James is left to run the Pod Jeff has some... very unusual answers to a listener question What happens when you scan over a 1000 shoulders in a health adult population? Does this redefine what a normal shoulder is? And how normal is a rotator cuff tear? Incidental Rotator Cuff Abnormalities on MRI Ibounig et al 2026

  • June 21 · 46 min

    Ep. 70 - The Immune System And MSK Pain

    Could we be in the middle of the biggest breakthrough in MSK medicine? James and Jeff check out the 2026 paper - Neuroimmune interactions in musculoskeletal conditions: An introduction for clinicianshttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.msksp.2025.103469

  • June 14 · 42 min

    Ep. 69 - Lateral Patella Tracking: A Tendon, VMO or Bone Problem?

    We dive into a paper looking at a relatively novel measurement of quadriceps tendon alignment which has been associated with lateral patella tracking and lateral facet patellofemoral osteoarthritic changes. Is it just the tendon or the whole muscle? Does VMO volume differ with tendon position? We then go on to discuss investigating recalcitrant anterior knee pain and the reasoning for this. James takes some well deserved heat for missing two weeks. Please note, this episode is not intended to be medical advice.

  • June 7 · 48 min

    Re-Release: High/Low Intensity Exercise vs Attention Control for Knee Osteoarthritis

    Unfortunately, James is still getting shown who is boss by bacteria so we were unable to release a new episode this week. Therefore we have seized the opportunity to re-release our episode all about exercise intensity and knee osteoarthritis, the results of which might surprise you if you haven't listened before. Please note, this episode is not intended to be medical advice.

  • May 24 · 47 min

    Ep. 68 - Rehab vs Surgery for Hip Impingement: UK Fashion and FAIT

    We cover two HUGE randomised controlled trials that look at the clinical effectiveness of hip arthroscopy versus rehabilitation for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Often, these get summarised as surgery simply outperforming rehabilitation. Whilst true, there is so much more to unpack! UK Fashion (Griffin et al, 2018) FAIT (Palmer et al, 2019) Please note, this podcast is not intended to act as medical advice.

  • May 17 · 48 min

    Ep. 67 - What Is The Best Physio Treatment For FAI? (Kemp et al 2026)

    It's 2026 and we are only getting the first RCT comparing Physio treatments for FAI?? Hot off the press Kemp et al 2026Physiotherapist-led treatment for femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (the PhysioFIRST study): https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/early/2026/05/03/bjsports-2025-110986

  • May 10 · 45 min

    Ep. 66 - We Wrote Some Articles

    A little bit of a different format this week. We discuss the articles we have each recently written for MSK Mag (by Physio Matters). The argument for an MSK only degree, and why being nice is detrimental for us as a profession. This was great to revisit and explore in a little more free-flowing detail. We highly recommend checking out MSK Mag, not for us, but for the tonnes of high quality authors who explore all issues and conditions concerning MSK health!

  • April 26 · 38 min

    Ep. 65 - Attention Focus in ACL Testing

    This week, Jeff and James talk internal / external focus of attention in ACL testing, ramble unnecessarily about isokinetic dynamometry and testing philosophy.

  • April 19 · 42 min

    Ep. 64 - Is Your Neuro Exam Testing What You Think It Is?

    This week.... We discuss the Bender et al paper from 2023 Does Your Bedside Neurological Examination for Suspected Peripheral Neuropathies Measure https://www.jospt.org/doi/10.2519/jospt.2022.11281 and... Jeff debriefs about his recent BASK conference James has some nerdy nerve facts

  • April 5 · 35 min

    Ep. 63 - Scapula Dyskinesis, when does it matter?

    This week - Jeff opens a beer - James has a case study - We get into the weird world of scapula's Does scapula movement matter? and if so, when? We look at the 2026 Villa-Dieguez et al paper Clinicians who think scapular dyskinesis is important are more likely to identify it in healthy individuals https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12929090/

  • March 29 · 1 hr 1 min

    Ep. 62 - Critiquing a Rehab Protocol For CAM Osteochondroplasty in 'Borderline' Hip Dysplasia

    A little bit of a different approach this week, we look to a clinical commentary on rehabilitation following a CAM resection in people who also have 'borderline' hip dysplasia. We spend the first half hour going over some basic principles which are fundamental to our critiques, before going over the protocol itself. Please note, nothing in this episode is intended to be medical advice. Find the paper we are discussing HERE

  • March 22 · 39 min

    Ep 61 - ACL Injury and Arthritis: Is Surgery Worth It? (Shah et al 2026)

    This week we look at a large 2026 Meta Analysis comparing arthritis rates in ACL reconstruction vs conservatively management! - Is there a long term difference in OA rates? - What predicts higher levels of OA? Shah et al 2026 - The Long-term Radiographic Fate of theChronically ACL-Deficient Knee: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Matched Cohort StudiesDOI: 10.1177/03635465251405438

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