Physio+10 - Paul Tucker: Clinician | Senior WCE Physiotherapist

Paul Tucker: Clinician | Senior WCE Physiotherapist

12/28/20 • 42 min

Today's Physio+10 interview is with Mr Paul Tucker (Koala Award). Paul has dedicated the past 20 years of his professional life to the prevention and management of injuries at the West Coast Eagles. Being one of the first 'employed' Physiotherapists in the AFL, In this podcast Paul outlines the role of a Physiotherapist in an elite organisation and how it has changed over the past 2 decades, plus the three most important tips he has learnt as a Physiotherapist.

Biography
Paul completed his B App Sci (Physiotherapy) at LaTrobe University (initially starting at Lincoln Institute of Health Sciences) in Melbourne, in 1989 and then completed a Grad Dip Sports Physiotherapy at Curtin in 1994. He also completed the APA level 3 Sports Course in Canberra in 2007. Paul spent the initial few years after graduating in Darwin – working at the Royal Darwin Hospital and in private practice from 90-92. After a brief period at Royal Perth Rehab in Shenton Park in 92 Paul headed off to work near London – at Hemel Hempstead Hospital, followed by private practice in the Channel Islands, before returning to Perth in 1994.

Paul has worked with the Darwin Buffalos in the NT Football league, as well as WA state swimming and WA Athletics teams prior to working with professional organisations such as Perth Reds rugby league and Perth Glory. For the past 20 seasons Paul has been at West Coast Eagles football club, becoming senior physiotherapist in 2002. He was involved in 4 grand finals during this period, as well as being selected as the Australian team physiotherapist in one of the International Rules series against Ireland.

Paul has recently begun working at Latitude 33.7 in Vasse and will begin some work in Perth in the new year, at West Coast Health in Lathlain.

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Paul has recently begun working at Latitude 33.7 in Vasse and will begin some work in Perth in the new year, at West Coast Health in Lathlain.

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Liz Santos: Clinician | Author | Educator

Today's interview is with Physiotherapist Liz Santos (Kangaroo Award). Liz is an early career Physiotherapist who has already;

Obtained 2 degrees in allied health professions
Written a book to assist new graduates transition into private practice

In this episode you will learn how to recognise the 3 key features of burnout and what you can do to avoid this professionally and personally limiting condition.

Biography

Elizabeth Santos is an Australian physiotherapist, naturopathic practitioner and author of ‘New Graduate’s Guide to Physiotherapy: Avoid Burnout and Injury, Build Resilience and Thrive in Clinical Practice.’ Liz completed a bachelor of physiotherapy at the University of South Australia in 2006 and then went on to work across a range of clinical areas, from acute care within the public hospital system, to aged care, rehabilitation in the home, and musculoskeletal physiotherapy where she now works exclusively. Liz also completed a second bachelor degree in Health Sciences, Naturopathy in 2014 so that she could provide a holistic and integrative approach to her clients.
She has a special interest in maternity healthcare and supporting women during the childbearing year. Liz is an active member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) and member of the University of Adelaide Physiotherapy Advisory Board. She is also available for mentoring new graduate physiotherapists nationally and internationally and is keen to support the 2020 cohort of new graduates.

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Dr Toby Hall : Educator | Researcher | Author

Today's guest on Physio+10 is Dr Toby Hall. Toby details his journey as a Physiotherapist from the UK to Australia and subsequent teaching around the world. Toby explains the challenges and benefits of undertaking clinical specialisation. He also explains how his PhD research influences clinicians' ability to different between headache of a cervicogenic and non-cervicogenic origin. Listen for Toby's unique spinning plate method of time management and prioritisation :)
Biography
Toby is a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian College of Physiotherapists in 2007). He graduated as a physiotherapist in the UK in 1985, and completed an MSc by thesis in 1996 and a PhD in 2010. He holds the position of Adjunct Associate Professor at Curtin University. Toby is also a director of Manual Concepts, an internationally recognised teaching company, specialising in management of musculoskeletal disorders. He has presented at many international conferences, published more than 20 book chapters and more than 120 peer-reviewed articles relating to cervicogenic headache, neural tissue pain disorders and other topics. He has co-authored 3 books “Mobilisation with Movement, The Art and the Science” & The Mulligan Concept of Manual Therapy: Textbook of Techniques” in 1st & 2nd Edn. He regularly reviews for many journals, is on the international advisory panel of the Journal Musculoskeletal Science & Practice, and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Manual and Manipulative Therapy.

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