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The NAF Physio Podcast

Adam Meakins·100 episodes

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Hosted by Adam Meakins The NAF (Not Another F**king) Physio Podcast promises to be unlike any other! Be prepared for some strong opinions and even stronger language!

Episodes

51 min
Mar 18, 2026
077 Changing other peoples behaviour to exercise

Its been nearly a year since the last episode but we are back with a banger Trying to help people change their behaviour to exercise is incredibly difficult and often not done well at all In this joint BCP/NAF episode, Adam and Ben talk about how to best do it

46 min
Apr 1, 2025
076 Whats The Big Deal About Non Specific Pain

We are back... again! After a 6 month break, the NAF is back, but this is a little different than usual as it's a shared podcast with The Better Clinician Project Every month, Adam and Ben sit down to discuss a hot topic on the Better Clinician Project on their monthly podcast called Thoughtful Thursday This month's topic is why does the term non-specific pain cause so much controversy and difficulty for so many clinicians. Enjoy! To find out more about the Better Clinician Project click here

1 hr 12 min
Aug 11, 2024
075 Talking About Older Females Lifting Heavy Sh*t with Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with two of his favorite people from across the pond in the USA and the hosts of his new favorite podcast Movement Logic and thats Dr Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf They discuss their work on promoting heavy lifting in the older female population and their recent excellent breakdown of Stu McGills recent podcasts  To find out more about their online program here Listen to their podcast here Check them out on Instagram here

47 min
Jul 16, 2024
074 Talking About Strength and Conditioning with Claire Minshull

In this episode of the NAF Adam talks with Claire about what Strength and Conditioning means, some of its benefits and limitations in MSK rehab, and some thoughts on the recent kickback by some therapists against it. We also find out what Octo-push is and if you can be a basketball player at 5 foot 7 Claire can be found on Twitter/X here and on Instagram here Her website can be found here

55 min
Jun 19, 2024
073 Talking About Performing and Dance with Liz Bayley

After an extended podcast break Adam talks with Liz Bayley about pain, injury, and rehab in performers and dancers. Liz has years of experience as a professional dancer and with working as a physio with performers and dancers.  In this episode we discuss the joys and difficulties of working with dancers, the most common myths and misconceptions about injury and dancers, and finally if Adam could do a Can-Can. Liz can be found on Twitter/X here And her website can be found here

11 min
May 29, 2024
UPDATE: Its been a while!

In this short update, Adam explains why the NAF hasn't been around for 18 months... and whats going to happen with it in the future... that's if you're still interested?

45 min
Feb 12, 2023
072 Talking About ACL Healing with Dr Steph Filbay

In this episode, Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Steph Filbay to discuss her research on non-surgical healing of fully ruptured ACLs To follow Steph click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

12 min
Jan 2, 2023
Extrasode 24: Why you suck at change and what you can do about it?

In this extrasode Adam takes a look at why so many of us fail with our New Years resolutions and what we can try and do to succeed. To read the blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon click here

47 min
Dec 14, 2022
071 Talking about ACLs, NKT, and hope for 2023

In this last episode of the year, Greg and Adam review some recent literature on spontaneous ACL healing, the cult that is NKT and some promising signs for 2023. To find out about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

15 min
Nov 3, 2022
Extrasode 23: Clinical Magic Tricks

In this episode, Adam takes a look at some of the claims and issues around symptom modification tests, as well as a rant about academic arrogance To read the blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

44 min
Oct 27, 2022
070 Talking About Exercise for Pain with Dr Michael Rathleff

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Dr Michael Rathleff to discuss his work and thoughts on exercise for pain. To find out more about Michaels work click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

13 min
Oct 9, 2022
Extrasode 22: Steps to Success

In this months extrasode Adam talks about his experiences with trying to walk a bit more. To read the blog click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

43 min
Sep 24, 2022
069 Talking About Movement Screening

In this month's show, Adam and Greg discuss the role of screening how people move without pain or injury to reduce or prevent the risk of pain and injury in the future. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon click here

15 min
Sep 6, 2022
Extrasode 21: What makes a good Physio?

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the more realistic and honest traits that make a good physio. To read the original blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

45 min
Aug 25, 2022
068 Talking About Risks of Heavy Lifting

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss some recent debates that have re-emerged around the risk of lifting or squatting with heavy loads. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

12 min
Aug 7, 2022
Extrasode 20: Why Lifting with a Straight Spine Doesn't Reduce Your Risk of Back Pain

In this month's extrasode Adam discusses the divisive topic of lifting with a straight or bent spine and the risk and rewards of doing that. To read the original blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

46 min
Jul 23, 2022
067 Talking About MSK Imaging with Dr Daniel Fascia

In this month's episode, Adam talks with Dr Daniel Fascia about the role, benefits, risks, and potential harms of diagnostic imaging within musculoskeletal therapy. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon Click here

13 min
Jul 6, 2022
Extrasode 19: A Picture is Not Always Worth A 1000 Words

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a look at some of the benefits and risks of medical imaging in MSK issues. To read the blog and get the references to click here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

57 min
Jun 25, 2022
066 Talking About Exercise For Pain with Ben Cormack

In this months episode Adam and Greg are joined by Ben Cormack who is well known for his views and knowledge on pain and exercise to discuss what the evidence says is the best type and amount for helping painful problems To read Bens recent paper click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon click here

15 min
Jun 5, 2022
Extrasode 18: Profanity In Physiotherapy

WARNING: This months extrasode comes with an extra adult language warning as Adam takes a look at the role of cursing and swearing in physiotherapy and life in general.  To read the original blog click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a show Patreon click here

41 min
May 23, 2022
065 Talking About Student Experiences

In this months episode Adam and Greg talk with Daniel Lowe who has just finished his physio training to get his experiences of what its like being a physio student these days To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To find out more about NAF Patreon click here

15 min
May 7, 2022
Extrasode 17: Outcome Measures Suck

In this month's extrasode Adam takes a quick look at the day to day issues and frustrations he has with many outcome measures. To read the blog in full go here To find out more about Rehab Guru go here To become a NAF podcast patreon go here

49 min
Apr 22, 2022
064 Talking About Running Injuries

In this month's episode Greg and Adam look at some claims made by the American College of Sports Medicine about how to run to reduce injury and increase performance. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To find out more about Podcast Patreon click here

14 min
Apr 3, 2022
Extrasode 16: Big Fat Lies

In this months extrasode Adam takes a quick look at obesity and weight management To read the blog in full click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a show Patreon click here

47 min
Mar 21, 2022
063 Talking About Ban The Clam

In this month's episode, Adam and Greg discuss some recent calls to 'ban the clam' shell exercise for those with lateral hip pain. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

16 min
Mar 3, 2022
Extrasode 15: Why You Hate Simplicity

In this months extrasode Adam discusses our biases towards complexity and the issues and problems this can create. To read the blog in full head here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a show patreon click here

1 hr 9 min
Feb 20, 2022
062 Talking About The SIJ with Diane Lee

This months show is a little different than usual in that this is a recording of a live debate Adam had with Dianne Lee around the SIJ. This came about due to many previous disagreements between Adam and Dianne and so it was time for both to explain and expand their views further. To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF podcast patreon and watch the debate click here

29 min
Feb 3, 2022
Extrasode 14: Online Education with Jack Chew

In this months extrasode, Adam talks with Jack Chew from Physio Matters about the pro's and con's of online education. So to find out about Adams Package and Jacks Bundle listen on as two of the loudest voices in physio who dont know when to shut up get onto one podcast... what could possibly go wrong! To find out more about Adam's Package click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here To become a NAF Patreon click here

37 min
Jan 19, 2022
061 Talking About Thoracic Spines

In this months episode Adam and Greg discuss the role of much debated thoracic spine in performance, pain, and pathology. Does it lack mobility in most? Does its posture predict problems? And can we change it significantly? To find out how to become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

18 min
Jan 5, 2022
Extrasode 13: Solutions For Your Resolutions

HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥳  In this months extrasode Adam shares his views and opinions on New Year's resolutions as well as makes a few of his own. The original blog with links to the research mentioned can be found here To find out more about REHAB GURU click here To become a NAF Podcast PATREON click here

51 min
Dec 19, 2021
2021 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SHOW

In this special seasonal episode, all 3 of the PT Podcast Network shows come together to share some festive spirit  for a final time. Join Adam & Greg from the NAF Podcast, Sandy and Cory from the Pain Science and Sensibility Podcast and JW and Erik from PT Inquest as they get together one final time before they go their separate ways. To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

16 min
Dec 7, 2021
Extrasode 12: Keeping Your Mojo Strong

In this months extrasode Adam shares some of his tips and tactics for keeping your exercise mojo going through the holiday season and beyond. To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

46 min
Nov 27, 2021
060 Talking About Classification Systems for Back Pain with Scott Tagliaferri

In this months show Adam and Greg are joined by PhD candidate Scott Tagliaferri about his most recent publication looking at the effects of classification systems like Mckenzie on low back pain outcomes. WARNING: this show will either confirm or shake your biases! Scotts publication can be found here To become a NAF Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

13 min
Nov 5, 2021
Extrasode 11: Back Pain Guidelines, Online Criticism, and Copyright Infringement

This months extrasode is a change from the one planned due to some recent events on social media. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

48 min
Oct 20, 2021
059 Talking About The Best Exercise For Back Pain with Prof Jill Hayden

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Jill Hayden about her recent publications on the effects of exercise for chronic low back pain in which Pilates, McKenzie and Functional Restoration Exercises (whatever the hell they are) were shown to have better effects. But is this true? Well, come join us and find out. To read Jills Cochrane Review click here To read Jills Network Meta Analysis click here To become a NAF Patreon click here  To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

15 min
Oct 3, 2021
Extrasode 10: The Misunderstood Upper Traps

In this months extrasode Adam reads a very old blog of his from 8 years ago about the blaming and demonising of the Upper Trapezius muscle for pain and issues felt in it. To read the blog click here To become a show patreon click here To check out Rehab Guru click here

54 min
Sep 23, 2021
058 Talking About Running Injuries with Dr JF Esculier

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Dr JF Esculier about his latest systematic review just published that shows many common claims about how to reduce your risk of injury when running are just not well supported. Warning this will definitely ruffle a few lycra shorts and running singlets To read the systematic review click here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

15 min
Sep 5, 2021
Extrasode 9: Back Pain Sucks

In this extrasode Adam talks about his recent experiences of back pain and radiculopathy and documenting it on social media. WARNING: Strong views, language and trigger likely To find out more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here To become a show patreon click here To join my webinar on back pain on 28th Sept 7pm click here  To read the original blog click here

49 min
Aug 22, 2021
057 Talking About Hypermobility with Kara Gillett

In this month's show, Adam and Greg are joined by Kara Gillett a pilates instructor living with EDS Hypermobility all her life. In this episode, she shares her experiences and top tips for living and thriving with this condition. To find out more about Kara's story and her work check out her website here To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

21 min
Aug 5, 2021
Extrasode 8: Manual Therapy Demon Strawmen

In this extrasode Adam responds to a couple of editorials recently published in which his past blogs and opinions have been accused of demonising manual therapy. Strap in... this could get bumpy. To read the Demonsiation editorial click here To watch the debate with Adam & Chad Cook click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your discount click here To become a NAF Patreon click here

56 min
Jul 17, 2021
056 Talking About SExSI Shoulder Strength with Dr Mikkel Clausen

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Mikkel Clausen from University College Copenhagen in Denmark about his recent study looking at the addition of shoulder strengthening exercises for patients with persistent shoulder pain The SExSi trial can be found here To become a NAF patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your NAF discounts click here

14 min
Jul 5, 2021
Extrasode 7: Failed Physiotherapy

In this extrasode Adam talks about the common term 'failed physiotherapy', and what, who, and why does physiotherapy fail. To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF podcast offer head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF podcast patreon head to www.patreon/nafphysiopodcast To find out more or sign up to Adam's LIVE+ONLINE shoulder course on 10-11th July click here

1 hr 1 min
Jun 23, 2021
055 Talking About Knee OA and GLA:D with Dr Chris Barton

In this months episode, Adam and Greg chat with Dr Chris Barton from La Trobe University in Melbourne about a recent study looking at the effectiveness and feedback from patients and physios of the GLA:D exercise programme in Australia. To find more about GLA:D click here To become a NAF patreon click here To find out more about Rehab Guru click here

20 min
Jun 4, 2021
Extrasode 6: SExSI Strength

In this extrasode Adam talks about a recent study looking at strengthening exercise and shoulder pain and some of the strange and frustrating comments made about it on social media To find out about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF podcast patreon head to www.patreon.com/nafphysiopodcast

49 min
May 26, 2021
054 Talking About Problems With Peer Review With Dr Rod Whiteley

In this months show, Greg and Adam talk with Dr Rod Whiteley about some recent debates about research publishing and the peer-review process. To follow Rod on Twitter click here To find more about our sponsors Rehab Guru click here  To become a NAF Podcast Patreon click here

9 min
May 13, 2021
Extrasode 5: The Rehab Guru

In this extrasode Adam announces an exciting partnership with Rehab Guru that can benefit NAF regular listeners and their patients. To find out more about Rehab Guru and get your exclusive NAF discount head to www.rehabguru.com/nafpodcast To become a NAF podcast patreon head to www.patreon.com/nafphysiopodcast

57 min
Apr 25, 2021
053 Talking About Exercise And Pain with Prof Bill Vicenzino

In this months show Adam and Greg talk to Prof Bill Vicenzino, once Adam learns how to pronounce it correctly, about the role of exercise has on pain, along with other interventions such as orthotics and manual therapy. Find out more about Bills work click here Follow Bill on Twitter and Instagram And if you would like to become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon please click this link here

20 min
Apr 5, 2021
Extrasode 4: Long COVID and Physio

In this months extrasode Adam takes a look at Long COVID what is it, who gets it, and what should we be advising and recommending to those with Long COVID symptoms do in terms of activity and exercise. To become a show Patreon to get early access to all episodes click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

1 hr
Mar 25, 2021
052 Talking About Spinal Flexion…Again

In this month's show Adam and Greg are joined by Prof Tyson Beach from the University of Waterloo in Canada to discuss all things around efficiency and safety of lifting loads with spinal flexion after a recent publication here To follow Tyson on Twitter click here And if you wish to become a NAF Physio Podcast Patreon please click this link here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

1 hr 32 min
Mar 10, 2021
Extrasode 3: Debating Manual Therapy with Professor Chad Cook

This month's extrasode is a little different from usual in that it's a recording of a debate I had with Prof Chad Cook on manual therapy within physiotherapy that was hosted by Jared Powell on his YouTube Channel. So grab the popcorn, get comfy and settle in for a long one! Follow Chad Cook on Twitter here Follow Jared Powell on Instagram here Watch the debate on YouTube here To become a show patreon click here https://www.patreon.com/NAFphysiopodcast

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