Physiotherapy Trauma Talks

In Physiotherapy Trauma Talks we discuss the key roles that physiotherapists and other healthcare practitioners play in the management and rehabilitation of patients with traumatic injury. Experts in trauma care offer their insights about in-hospital patient care and post-discharge follow up service delivery. New research in the field of trauma care and rehabilitation is shared to provide answers to your questions.

Physiotherapy Trauma Talks is a health podcast hosted by Heleen van Aswegen, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heleen van Aswegen hosts Physiotherapy Trauma Talks, a health show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #25

  When The Healer Becomes The Patient with Dr Cheryl Hayley

  Nov 24, 202547 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Cheryl Haley, an experienced physiotherapist, shares her year-long recovery after a high-speed cycling crash, from complex pelvic fractures and rib injuries to an under-recognised concussion that reshaped her practice. Practical hospital strategies, mobility choices, concussion care, and the emotional load of lost goals come to the fore. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes<br/>Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509</p><p>Support the show</p>

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  Episode #24

  Balancing Risk And Recovery In Neurotrauma Care with Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael

  Nov 10, 202535 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>We walk through the physiotherapy approach to traumatic brain injury in ICU, from neuroprotection and ICP thresholds to respiratory care, tracheostomy weaning, and safe early mobility. A real case shows how curiosity, teamwork, and measured risk move recovery forward. If this helped sharpen your neurotrauma instincts, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review with the one strategy you’ll try this week. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes<br/>Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509</p><p>Support the...

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  Episode #23

  Acute Spinal Cord Injury with Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael

  Oct 27, 202543 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>In today's episode on acute spinal cord injury, experienced trauma physiotherapists Andrea Christmas and Tatum Michael unpack what effective physiotherapy care looks like under pressure: how to protect a vulnerable spinal cord, keep the lungs open, and set realistic goals that carry patients from ventilation to rehabilitation.<br/>Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes<br/>Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509</p><p>Support the show</p>

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  Episode #22

  World Trauma Day: Road Sense, Saves Lives

  Oct 17, 202516 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>We mark World Trauma Day with a hard look at road injuries in South Africa and the daily habits that raise or reduce risk. Two final-year physiotherapy students, Jayde Symons and Mikha Ceronio, share what they see on campus and how simple choices by drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians save lives.</p><p>Watch our injury awareness video using this link: https://youtu.be/sicgq1iNZ54 </p><p>Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes<br/>Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509</p><p>Support the...

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  Episode #21

  Beyond Standard Practice: Advanced Roles in Trauma Physiotherapy with Melissa Webb

  Oct 13, 202531 minS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>What happens when physiotherapists step beyond their traditional roles in trauma care? Melissa Webb, a senior physiotherapist with 30 years of experience at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, shares insights into advanced roles physiotherapists play in trauma care and how their early intervention approach transforms patient outcomes. Podcast website: https://physiotherapytraumatalks.buzzsprout.com/2431934/episodes<br/>Book: Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy in Trauma: An Evidence-based Approach’ published by World Scientific: https://doi.org/10.1142/13509</p><p>Support the show</p>

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