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Welcome to 2024 | The Bodytrack Academy - What’s available and what’s ahead?

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Dan is joined by Caitlin, Exercise Oncology Specialist, to discuss all things happening in 2024 with the podcast, educational webinars and a selection of some of our favourite podcasts and webinars from 2023! 

If you want to make a good start to your education in 2024, this podcast will set you up for what we have available and what is to come for the Bodytrack Academy. As always, we value your input! Please reach out to us with any topics you would like us to discuss/create a webinar on at caitlin@bodytrack.com.au 

Enjoy! 

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome | An EP’s Practical Approach

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In this episode Georgia and Dan delve into the complexities of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Georgia runs us through a case study where we discuss:

 

• What is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and a brief overview of it's subtypes
• The importance of letting your clients tell their story, especially in the context of more complex conditions
• Considerations for subjective and objective assessment of clients living with EDS and how this may impact exercise prescription
• Tips and tricks around conditions such as POTS, that are associated with EDS and how to adjust exercise for this
• Key takeaway messages around managing clients with complex histories and the importance of our job as an EP in validating their experiences

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Neuro | Principles of Neuroplasticity in Practice

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Following on our recent Podcasts from Jacqui & Mackenzie regarding introduction to Neuroplasticity, Dan and one of our Neurological specialists Josh discuss the relevance and utilisation of recent Neuroplasticity research for clients. They tackle the most common questions of what, why and most importantly how do we apply such volume-based principles to out treatment.  

References: 

Neural plasticity and neurorehabilitation: teaching the new brain old tricks. J Commun Disord. 2011

Sep-Oct;44(5):521-8

 

Promoting neuroplasticity for motor rehabilitation after stroke: considering the effects of aerobic exercise and genetic variation on brain-derived

neurotrophic factor. Physical Therapy, https://doi.org/10.2522/ptj.20130053

 

Recovery after brain injury: mechanisms and principles. Frontiers in human

neuroscience, https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00887 

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Neuro | The 10 Neuroplasticity Principles

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Mackenzie and Jacqui sit down for another Neuro episode to discuss the ten principles of activity-induced neuroplasticity and its practical application for rehabilitation. Learn how you can optimise your exercise prescription for your clients. You will hear about how they've applied principles to a mutual client living with Parkinson's Disease.

 

Kleim JA, Jones TA. Principles of experience-dependent neural plasticity: implications for rehabilitation after brain damage. J Speech Lang Hear Res. 2008 Feb;51(1):S225-39. doi: 10.1044/1092-4388(2008/018). PMID: 18230848.

 

DISCLAIMER: The client we discuss in this podcast has given Bodytrack permission for his name to be used. He is in fact excited to have a podcast about him!  

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APA Statement | Difference between a Physio and an EP

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If you haven't heard already, Australian Physiotherapy Association have released a statement differentiating what a Physiotherapy does and what an Exercise Physiologist does. This statement was produced without collaboration from our governing body, ESSA which has lead to misleading information about the scope of practice for an AEPs. 

Dan and Ash discuss the key points from the statement and highlight how this can impact the public's understanding of each profession's scope of practice; the growth of the EP profession itself; and the physio and AEP allied health collaboration that already strongly exists. 

Keep up to date with this topic via the following links:

https://www.essa.org.au/Public/News_Room/Media_Releases1/2023/Misleading_information_scope_of_practice_AEPs.aspx

https://www.facebook.com/groups/essaqldchapter/

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Exercise Protocols: Progressive Overload

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Will and Dan chat about the importance of progressive overload for any client - not just those who want to increase strength or muscle mass. Distinct catagories of how to apply progressive overload are discussed, as well as useful case stuides and the importance of educating your client on progressive overload to induce physiological adaptations. A great listen packed full of practical applications to utilise immediately! 

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Case Study | Female with LBP + fear avoidant movement patterns

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Listen in as Georgia discusses a client who initially presented with a main concern of lower back pain amongst other conditions and experienced poor healthcare previously to manage her conditions. 

Georgia delves into how she conducted her subjective and objective initial assessment and highlights the importance of llistening and validating the client's experience, level of discomfort and mindset to ensure the appropriate movements are prescribed.  

A great listen highlighting how valuable we can be as EPs! 

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Case Study | Male Client Presenting with Parkinson’s + Musc issues

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Listen in as Nicole discusses a client who initially presented with early onset Parkinson's Disease and wanting to know the best advice and treatment with exercise. 

Nicole delves into how she conducted her subjective and objective initial assessment and soon found out there was more to the story that would prevent traditional Parkinson's exercise guidelines being implemented initially. She also highlights the importance on focussing on treating the individual, not the condition and setting milestones to progress towards achieving their meaningful goals and activities. 

A great listen highlighting tips on how to provide optimal holistic healthcare! 

Neuro | Intro to Neuroplasticity and Exercise

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Episode notes: 

Our EP’s specialising in Neurological conditions, Jacqui and Mackenzie, sit down to discuss the physiology behind exercise and neuroplasticity, and how we can manipulate training protocols to enhance rehabilitation outcomes and motor performance for clients living with neurological conditions.

 

They review recent evidence for optimising exercise volume and intensity to maximise changes in circulating neurochemicals contributing to neural health and function. In particular, they discuss brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a key protein contributing to neural development and improved motor performance in individuals with neurological conditions.

 

Access to articles mentioned in the Podcast:

• ‘Neuroplasticity’: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557811/
• ‘The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in People with Neurological Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis’: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5625797/#:~:text=Aerobic%20exercise%20is%20proposed%20to,enhance%20synaptic%20plasticity%20%5B9%5D 
• ‘Promoting neuroplasticity for motor rehabilitation after stroke: considering the effects of aerobic exercise and genetic variation on brain-derived neurotrophic factor’: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23907078/

 

Metabolic: It’s Diabetes Week! EP and Dietician Collaboration

To acknowledge diabetes week, our EP Ash scheduled a chat with a dietician referral partner, Jess, from Growlife Medical Centre. The below points were covered:  

• Introduction of Jess and day in the life of a Dietitian
• What to expect at your first visit with a Dietitian
• Dealing with individuals who may have had a past negative experience
• I've been told I shouldn't eat carbs because I have diabetes - what does the research say?  
• Diet Myth busting - FAD diets
  • Fasting
  • Shakes/liquid diet
  • Keto
• Common topics asked by patients living with Type 2 Diabetes
  • I have heard of high GI vs low GI, but what does it mean?
  • Considerations when on Insulin medication
  • Reading labels to understand how you are fuelling the body
  • Vegan/Vegetarian diets
  • Why does diet matter?
• Best advice for T2DM management
  • Calorie Deficit is standard model of care for weight loss and BGL reduction
  • Exercise is very improtant component
  • Quality, quantity, distribution of food (particular carbohydrates) throughout the day 
  • Guided and managed by Health professional for greater long term health outcomes and behaviour change