Rheumatology For Physiotherapists: A Guide For Students And New Grads
The blog promotes a podcast‑style video where Jack March breaks down rheumatology for physiotherapy students and new graduates. It explains how to differentiate systemic inflammatory conditions from typical musculoskeletal issues using screening questions, comorbidity clues, and clinical reasoning. The episode highlights common pitfalls, such as overly gentle treatment, and offers practical tips for managing patient referrals and expectations. A follow‑up “Rheum Room” video is also referenced for deeper learning.
Should I Be Doing SIJ Cluster Tests in Suspected Axial Spondyloarthritis?
SIJ cluster testing is unlikely to change management decisions when axial spondyloarthritis is suspected. Pain localization in the lumbopelvic area is notoriously unreliable, and inflammatory musculoskeletal conditions often present with overlapping patterns of enthesitis, SIJ pain, back pain, and hip...
Can You Exercise TOO Much With Rheumatoid Arthritis?
In this episode the host challenges the long‑standing rheumatology belief that people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) must only engage in gentle exercise. By featuring ultra‑runner Natalie Tao—who completed a 700‑km ultramarathon despite having RA—the show illustrates how, with proper progression,...
Is High-Intensity Exercise Bad For Rheumatic Diseases?
In this episode, host Jack interviews rheumatology expert Jean‑Pascal about whether high‑intensity exercise harms patients with rheumatic diseases. Their systematic review found no evidence of damage and showed that high‑intensity workouts are at least as effective as low‑ or moderate‑intensity...