Rooks Health Podcast

I try to understand the role of chiropractors in a healthcare space while exploring some of the barriers between physiotherapy and chiropractic. Catherine shows me where the similarities in the profession lie and where their differences can be clear. 

You can find Catherine here :

@Catherine_Chiro

https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/

This episode summarizes some key points from a systematic review by Logan et al( 2022) that looks at what are the current non-pharmacological interventions that can be used to treat postural drop/Orthostatic hypotension. 

I recommend you still go and look at the original piece of work to get the full context as well as the limitations that the study highlights for each of the treatments mentioned.

link to full review -  Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to treat orthostatic hypotension in elderly people and people with a neurological condition: a systematic review  

https://journals.lww.com/jbisrir/Fulltext/2020/12000/Effectiveness_of_non_pharmacological_interventions.4.aspx

Logan, Angela1,2,3; Freeman, Jennifer1,3; Pooler, Jillian4; Kent, Bridie3,5; Gunn, Hilary1; Billings, Sarah6; Cork, Emma7; Marsden, Jonathan1,3. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions to treat orthostatic hypotension in elderly people and people with a neurological condition: a systematic review. JBI Evidence Synthesis 18(12):p 2556-2617, December 2020. | DOI: 10.11124/JBISRIR-D-18-00005

Former CSP chair and current Vice president of the CSP Alex Mackenzie and I discuss the 2 main types of exploitation that happen within both private and NHS healthcare. Also what can trade unions such as the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists do to support victims of this, such as international recruits and migrants?

Chloe is an endurance athlete competing in triathlons, aquathlons, and other events, she also represents Great Britain in international races.  But why would a person subject themselves to a rigorous amount of training and push their bodies to the limits? We discuss what it takes behind the scenes to get to the point of completing these races that span hours and different terrains 

In this episode, we discuss a few more specific neurological conditions and how they are diagnosed in neuro clinics. As Gita is someone who has been involved and worked closely with teams that test for rare and common neurological conditions.

The evolution of   GP (General practice) has been happening over time and big changes have come. We discuss the many health professionals you may come in contact with when you go see your GP. From Physios, Nurses, pharmacists, and more.

But why is this even important for a patient?

This is part 2 of my conversation with Dr Selvaseelan Selvarajah.

Why are there attacks on Gps and health professionals, why are you having telephone calls with your GP,  what has changed in the NHS over the last year, should we just privatize the NHS .

All these questions and more will be answered in today's podcast with a London GP Dr Selva, a person who has been advocating for health professionals and fighting back against the unjust media.

Trust in Health and healthcare systems is at an all-time low. with a lot of finger-pointing, negative media, and concerns about the vaccine. The big question is Why?

That is what Sabrina and I attempt to uncover in a very complex discussion

Find Sabrina here https://www.instagram.com/physicalhealththerapy_/

Some Interesting readings:

https://www.cdc.gov/tuskegee/timeline.htm

https://www.mcgill.ca/oss/article/history/40-years-human-experimentation-america-tuskegee-study 

Vaccines and autism:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/autism.html


Videos To Watch :

Wisecrack: https://youtu.be/egXV7H1CKng

In this interview with Justin, we go over some essential tips for applying for a health and care visa UK. Justin is an International Physiotherapist who applied for a Tier 2 visa in 2020 and is now changing to the Health and care visa in 2021.
We go over some great tips and share our experiences about the process of applying for a Job as physiotherapists in the UK from an International student's perspective.

These videos are going  to help you through the whole process starting from Job Applications all the way to Visa applications 

If you have any questions about Job applications, visa sponsorships, Job interviews, and more about Migrating to the UK particularly in the  healthcare space 

Find Justin on Twitter @JLTHphysio
and myself @ruuqie and @rookshealth

Toxicology the study of poison. How toxic do you think the water you drink is or the foods you eat ? or even some of your medications ?.
In this podcast with Dr. Joe  a toxicologist we discuss all thing toxins which include:
Which is better Tap vs Bottled water

• Drug regulations 
• Processed foods 
• Supplements 
• And a lot More 

Check out Dr joe on his website.  https://superiortoxicology.com/

 Rachael Moses (@AHPLeader) is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist based in the UK.
How to Save your lungs is a discussion with Rachel on the different ways we can damage/destroy your lungs and what we can do to protect and save your lungs in the 2nd podcast episode.

In this podcast episode on how to destroy your lungs we talk about  :
Long Covid Treatments
Lung protection tips 
Homeopathic Medicine 
COPD and Asthma 
Great Closing Tips to SAVE your lungs 


And a whole lot more 

Check out Rachael Moses on Twitter @AHPLeader

 Rachael Moses (@AHPLeader) is a Consultant Respiratory Physiotherapist based in the UK.
A discussion with Rachel on the different ways we can damage/destroy your lungs and what we can do to protect and save our lungs in the 2nd podcast episode ( next week's episode).
In this podcast episode on how to destroy your lungs we talk about  :
British Thoracic society 
Respiratory Healthcare diseases 
Preventable Respiratory diseases  
Cultural Smoking 
Obesity 
Respiratory Pollutants 
And a whole lot more 
Check out Rachael Moses on Twitter @AHPLeader

 Ann Gates, the founder of Exercise works is a remarkable person who has been at the forefront of promoting physical activity and exercise as a means of prevention and treatment for diseases, particularly Non-communicable diseases. 

In this episode we discuss:

• What is Exercise Works!
• Why people do not Exercise and why they cant?
• Exercise as a medicine
• Effects of Exercise for short term and long term 
• Social and Health Inequalities in Healthcare
• Importance of Health Promotion 
• Are definitions Important in physical activities?

This episode with Kimberly was recorded in September, we had this conversation because we thought it was an important conversation to have.
Make sure to listen to the previous episode with Kimberly to fully understand who she is and why this she is a very key figure in this area.

How does where you are from affect your risk of mental illness?
How does not poor nutrition of a child today, increase the risk of incarceration tomorrow?



Full  Episode description coming soon

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Understanding what is true weight gain and what real muscle building can be a bit confusing. Plus I'm not just talking about building muscles in the Gym.
In this episode with Dr Bubbs the legendary performance nutrition doctor for Canada basketball.

• What he does with the Canada basketball nutrition program 
• Building weight and keeping agility 
• The basics of training to gain weight 
• How to contextualize weight gain 
• False weight gain from water etc
• Pros and Cons of dieting, what should you know 
• Improving your health today for the future 

What is the Psychology of food? To what extent does your brain affect your eating habits and how do you how can you improve your mind and body with food.
In this episode with Psychologist and Nutrition expert Kimberly Wilson ( @foodandpsych), we discuss: 

• The brain and diets 
• Do you actually have Depression and Anxiety? 
• Sleep and being human 
• Is yoga, mediation and mindfulness actually useful.
• Eating Disorders 
• The psychological relationship with food
• Social media impact on mental and nutritional health
• What nutrients and foods can help the brain

The difference between Obesity and overweight is often unclear, so I explain the difference between the two. Also, how much of a problem is the obesity crisis in the world today and more importantly, Why should you even care?

In this Episode cover:

• The definition of Overweight and Obesity
• The difference between the two
• Introduction to BMI 
• The Prevalence and Statistics of Obesity in the United Kingdom
• How to help the obesity crisis 
• Resources 
• Podcast episodes recommendations  

Halimat Adio is a Professional International London pulse Netball player. 
In this episode, we talk about:

• How to balance being a Pro Athlete and Univerity student 
• How she recovered from some very major injuries. 
• A-Pro netball player Training schedule and offseason workouts 
• Balancing Mental and Physical health as a Pro athlete 
• Her Gameday Rituals and Preparations 
•  The Future of Halimat and Professional Netball

This episode is aimed at giving us some insights into the lives a Pro Player and student at the same time.

As said in the title of this episode, It's all about Food. 
The story of how I met Mauro de Luca is very interesting and the food at Vegan Yes is even more.
We have a very clear and dynamic conversation about:

The regular approach to how to start exercise usually starts by telling you to go to the gym, Right?
At Rooks Health I have a very different approach to this and I share this with you. 
Starting to exercise is not easy but it doesn't have to be hard also, I share the same secrets and tips as to how you can be successful at the beginning of this journey and keep that same energy. I go over :
 
Step 1 - Pick an exercise you enjoy 

Step 2-  Repetition and consistency 

Step 3- Execution and Finish strong 

You can listen to this episode on the podcast or check out Rooks Health on Youtube to watch the video of this episode 

Sports tape and braces are very familiar if you are around sports or athletics. But what do they really do?  
In this episode with NHS MSK (Musculoskeletal) and Rugby physiotherapist Grace Hodgkiss, we explore the truths behind the use of sports tape and sports bracing.

In this episode we cover:

• When is taping used in sports
• What is a different type?
• When Grace uses them
• How to understand how and when to use the tape.
• Psychological effects of using tapes
• Knee and ankle braces?
• Why Taping is not a substitute to exercise.

Jack March is one of the leading Rheumatology physiotherapists in England he is also one of the main producers of The Physio Matters Podcast (@TPMPodcasts). 
Supplements like turmeric have been long popularized as remedies alternatives for joint health protection( Arthritis). But is this true? Are they good, bad or simply do nothing for your joints? 
In this episode we cover:

• How jack got into Rheumatology
•  What is Rheumatology? ( what is arthritis ) 
• How effective are Tumeric capsules for arthritis? is it anti-inflammatory?
• Is there evidence behind taking supplements.
• Glucosamine and chondroitin?
•  How to take care of your joints 
• Knee replacements and surgery (Joint replacements) 
• Exercise programmes before knee replacement 

In this second part of the conversation with Emmanuel Ovola, we discuss what is happening with how coronavirus affected the  Black Asian Minority Ethnic (BAME) population. Also touching on systemic racism in healthcare and a way this can be solved.
This episode is thought-provoking and highlights health inequalities across racial boundaries. 
In this episode we discuss

•  Why Black and ethnic minorities are dying from COVID 19 
• How to progress diversity in healthcare 
• What is cultural health club?
• Why it's important to have diversity in health/healthcare

Find out more information about this podcast and more health debunk tips on social media @Rookshealth   

Is running bad ?- This question is one that is constantly asked by everyone. Emmanuel Ovola is a physiotherapist and sports therapist in London that specializes in treating runners, he is also a Nike running coach and a runner himself. You can find him on social media @Manni_O. Also the host of the e discuss and explain running myths like, how bad is running for your knees, is there a difference in what surface you run on, what does sprinting do for you? and more similar points. 
 
Find out more information about this podcast and more health debunk tips on social media @Rookshealth    #BLM

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