Ep.7 - Bridging Pain & Performance w/ Dave Renfrew (The Pain Weapon)

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04/07/20 • 46 min

Dave Renfrew (THE PAIN WEAPON) joins us to talk about his story, the bridge between training for performance & treatment of people living with chronic pain; progressing the health industry through collaborative & inclusive platforms; leadership in uncertainty and MORE!
You can follow Dave on:
- The Pain Weapon @thepainweapon (Instagram & Facebook)
- Future Health Network @futurehealthnetwork (Instagram & Facebook)
- Newcastle Performance Physiotherapy @newcastleperformancephysio (Instagram & Facebook)

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Ep.6 - [The Knowledge Exchange Podcast] Coronavirus, the Practitioner Perspective & TeleHealth

On this episode, I was invited on the Knowledge Exchange Podcast (hosted by Daniel Arbilla) with an amazing group of Exercise Physiologists & Physiotherapists.
During a time of uncertainty and struggle, we came together to discuss a number of interesting topics:

Our choices and what we can do within the current context and demands.
The reasons that drove us to transition fully onto TeleHealth before closure.
The benefits and advantages of remote consultations.
Advice and practical tips for those looking to better prepare themselves for the months to come.

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Ep.8 - The Lived Experience and Navigating Uncertainty w/ Amy Eicher

Amy Eicher (Restoring Venus) joins us to talk about her journey living with Chronic Pain, Navigating through the uncertainty and confusion associated with the treatment of Chronic pain within the Health Industry, words of wisdom to help make a positive impact to helping our clients, guiding them towards reconnecting with oneself & living well with pain!
You can follow Amy Eicher on: @restoringvenus (Instagram), https://restoringvenus.com/ (website), Restoring YOU (Podcast).
Amy is an author of two amazing books: "Restoring Venus: A Journey from Chronic Pain to Possibilities" & "Stories of Hope".
Be sure to grab yourself a copy of Amy's new book, "Stories of Hope" which includes 14 stories from those who have lived with pain and learned to live well. Insights for clinicians and hope for those suffering. Practical advice in the second half of the book on pacing, boom bust cycle, and graded exposure.
These are available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stories-Hope-those-want-learn-ebook/dp/B0872LRTH6/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=&fbclid=IwAR22awAFkSYr2fDZ6FISL35v0xWiXtjwnd9VYj9q-XD3HpSCDzIDHYW9QXY
"Move Beyond Pain" Journal: https://www.dropbox.com/s/a49fzh3d4p6ypb4/28%20days%20to%20moving%20beyond%20pain.pdf?dl=0