SPORT/EXERCISE
What is the most important factor for reducing the risk of recurrent hamstring injuries?
Eccentric hamstring strengthening in combination with Nordic hamstring exercises
What is the recommended intensity of aerobic exercise for improving cardiovascular health and functional capacity in older adults?
Moderate intensity (50–70% of maximum heart rate)
Which of the following is NOT a saying commonly used by Connor Duff in clinic?
a. Slow and steady beats fast and frantic
b. Aim to relieve, don't aim to achieve
c. Motion is lotion
d. You don't need to touch every hot stove to check if it'll burn you
e. Keep breathing to keep moving
a. Slow and steady beats fast and frantic
We all spend a lot of time in this building.
How many ligaments are in the foot?
107
What is the most significant predictor of fall risk in older adults?
A history of multiple falls in the past year
What intervention has the strongest evidence in reducing the risk of re-injury following an ACL reconstruction?
Neuromuscular training programs with emphasis on balance and proprioception
CONGRATULATIONS!!
You are now a paediatric practitioner. At what age do we expect a child to gallop?
3-5yo
Which psychosocial factors has been identified as the most significant predictor of poor recovery outcomes in individuals with chronic musculoskeletal pain?
Pain catastrophizing
What is the leading patient expectation of a health practitioner?
Empathy and Compassion
Name 5 body systems that influence balance in 15secs
Vestibular, visual, somatosensory, MSK, central nervous system, cerebellar
WOW it looks like you have the somatosensory cortex of a rock climber!!
Grip strength challenge, Blindly achieve 100N on HHD (will accept 5N above or below target)
100N
What is the strongest predictor of pelvic floor dysfunction in postmenopausal women?
Increased age
What percentage of people with acute LBP become chronic?
20-30%
Which process in cellular respiration generates high-energy molecules (NADH and FADH2) that help produce ATP and occurs in the mitochondria after glycolysis?
The Krebs cycle
In post-concussion syndrome, certain cerebral regions are critically involved in the persistence of symptoms. Which brain region has been most consistently linked to long-term symptoms of PCS?
Frontal lobe
Which intervention provides the most significant long-term improvements in reducing pain and improving function for anterior knee pain?
hip abductor and external rotator strengthening
What lifestyle factor has the strongest evidence for reducing the risk of prostate cancer recurrence following prostatectomy?
Regular aerobic exercise and diet
It’s time to rethink persistent pain. Can you tame the beast?
You must find the beast in this room in 30 secs.
Nice attempt
Which is heavier?
-478 physio long foam rollers, 10001 fitballs, 7 reformers and 4 treadmills
OR
- 100,000 1 metre therabands, 36 6kg kettle bells, 5 squat racks, 321 physio plinths and 3 pens
Option 1 weighs 11,598 kg
Option 2 weighs 12,096.06 kg
What test is the gold standard for assessing postural stability in patients with balance disorders?
Sensory Organization Test
In what year did the Geelong Cats win their last flag?
2022
What biomarker has been shown to be elevated in children with cerebral palsy, correlating with increased spasticity and reduced motor function?
S100B protein
In patients with chronic lower back pain pain, which is the primary structure of the spinal cord plays a role in the development of central sensitization.
Dorsal horn
What % of the Australian population that see physios in a year? And then what % of people see EPs?
Physio: 20-25%
EP: 3-5%
CHALLENGE
You must run around a pole with your head touching it for 10secs then balance on one leg on an uneven surface (dura disc or foam block) for 10secs.
(your team member may be a standby assist but not interfere with the SL balance)
Well done on avoiding a workers comp claim